Formula One News — October 2025

Franco Colapinto has risked internal backlash at Alpine by openly defying a team order during the United States GP - a decision that new team manager Steve Nielsen has described as "disappointing" and subject to review.

Yuki Tsunoda's strong weekend in Austin may have arrived just in time to save his Formula 1 future - with Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko now appearing to delay a decision on who will partner Max Verstappen in 2026.

Madrid's preparations to host the Spanish GP from 2026 are "progressing faster than expected," according to regional president Isabel Diaz Ayuso, who visited Austin at the weekend to observe how Formula 1 events are run on a global stage.

Frederic Vasseur says Ferrari's early decision to stop developing its 2025 car took a heavier psychological toll on the team than he anticipated - even as Charles Leclerc's podium in Austin offered some long-awaited relief.

Max Verstappen says he fully supports Kalle Rovanpera's shock decision to leave rallying and pursue a path toward Formula 1 - even if it's one of the most radical career moves motorsport has seen in years.

United States GP - Race Notes

United States GP - Sunday Photos

United States GP - Sunday Press Conference

United States GP - Sunday Team Quotes

United States GP - Race Results

Max Verstappen's late-season resurgence gathered more momentum in Austin, where both McLaren drivers crashed out on the first lap of the sprint - handing Red Bull a crucial psychological edge ahead of Sunday's grand prix.

Max Verstappen's charge back into title contention is forcing McLaren to confront a growing internal dilemma - whether to let Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue fighting freely, or impose team orders as the stakes rise.

Felipe Drugovich has revealed just how close he came to securing a Formula 1 seat with Aston Martin - claiming Lance Stroll "almost didn't continue" for 2024 before ultimately deciding to stay.

Ferrari chairman John Elkann has spoken publicly for the first time amid weeks of speculation over the Scuderia's leadership - declaring his "full confidence" in team boss Frederic Vasseur and urging unity inside Maranello.

United States GP - Qualifying Report

United States GP - Saturday Photos

United States GP - Saturday Post-qualifying Press Conference

United States GP - Saturday Team Quotes

United States GP - Qualifying Results

United States GP - Saturday Press Conference

United States GP - Sprint Race Report

United States GP - Sprint Race Results

McLaren's claims of transparency came under fresh scrutiny in Austin, as CEO Zak Brown declined to clarify the "repercussions" facing Lando Norris following his clash with teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore.

Franco Colapinto looks poised to stay with Alpine for 2026, according to Spanish broadcaster DAZN, which reports that confirmation of the Argentine's new deal is expected between the Mexican and Brazilian grands prix.

Carlos Sainz has called for Formula 1 to make fresh changes to its sprint weekend format, as the concept continues to divide drivers and promoters ahead of this weekend's sprint event in Austin.