Formula One News — October 2025

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem will remain unchallenged in December's election, after all three potential rivals were blocked from standing under the federation's complex nomination rules.

Formula 1 will move from ESPN to Apple TV in the United States next season, after the tech giant confirmed an exclusive five-year broadcasting agreement reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Ferrari's struggles have returned to centre stage in Austin, where both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were left far adrift of the front-runners in qualifying - prompting Italy's Autosprint to headline: "Austin is throwing reality in Ferrari's face."

Cadillac's preparations for its 2026 Formula 1 debut are gathering pace, with chief technical advisor Pat Symonds confirming the team has already conducted hands-on tests using a two-year-old Ferrari.

Toto Wolff has admitted that Mercedes and George Russell could part ways at the end of 2026, despite the Briton signing what is apparently a new multi-year contract.

United States GP - Spint Qualifying Report

United States GP - Friday Photos

United States GP - Friday Press Conference

United States GP - Friday Team Quotes

United States GP - Sprint Qualifying Results

United States GP - Practice 1 Report

United States GP - Practice 1 Results

Formula 1 has announced a landmark five-year partnership with Apple, making the tech giant the sport’s exclusive broadcast partner in the United States from the 2026 season.

Ferrari, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have all moved to shut down renewed speculation that Frederic Vasseur could be replaced by Christian Horner - insisting the team remains united and focused heading into this weekend's US GP.

Carlos Sainz says he is keeping a close eye on the evolving Formula 1 driver market following George Russell's newly extended Mercedes contract - a deal widely believed to include exit clauses ahead of 2027.

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz have again taken aim at Formula 1's television broadcast choices, after both Spaniards were critical of the coverage during and after the Singapore GP.

The FIA has announced a new system designed to prevent any single engine manufacturer from dominating Formula 1 when the radical 2026 regulations begin - introducing the concept of "Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities" (ADUO).

Max Verstappen has joked that if his father Jos were running McLaren, the team's tense rivalry between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris would be handled very differently.

Isack Hadjar says it would be a "huge disappointment" if he misses out on a 2026 Red Bull Racing seat alongside Max Verstappen - though the Frenchman insists he's not feeling pressure as the decision looms.

Franco Colapinto's Formula 1 future at Alpine looks increasingly secure - helped by a major new commercial push from his backers at Mercado Libre, whose bright yellow branding now features on the team's special livery for the next three races.

United States GP - Thursday Press Conference

What appears to be a short-term Mercedes driver confirmation for 2026 is reportedly a multi-year arrangement for George Russell - though one filled with flexibility and exit clauses for both sides.

Carlos Sainz has suggested that Formula 1 should appoint a former driver as a permanent full-time steward to bring greater consistency to official decisions.

Ferrari has moved to quash a new wave of speculation linking Christian Horner to Maranello, as Italian media report that Frederic Vasseur continues to enjoy the team's full backing.

Ralf Schumacher believes his nephew Mick deserves another Formula 1 opportunity - and rates him more highly than several current drivers on the grid.