Formula One News — November 2025

Oliver Bearman says he "backs himself" amid wild speculation triggered by Ferrari's turbulent week - rumours linking Lewis Hamilton with an early exit, Charles Leclerc with Aston Martin, and even suggestions the Haas rookie could be fast-tracked into red.

Formula 1's highly anticipated GPDA-FIA meeting finally took place in Qatar, with drivers again urging the federation to scrap the controversial "driving guidelines" and move toward a system built on permanent, expert stewards.

Qatar GP - Friday Photos

Qatar GP - Sprint Qualifying Results

Isack Hadjar says he has no illusions about what awaits him if - as widely expected - he is promoted to Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen for 2026.

Toto Wolff says he was shocked by how much Mercedes' value has exploded - but insists selling a slice of his stake doesn't mean he's stepping away.

Oscar Piastri has hinted that McLaren quietly asked whether he might consider helping Lando Norris secure the 2025 world championship - and says he immediately shut the idea down.

Fresh controversy in Belgian politics has unexpectedly placed the future of the grand prix at Spa-Francorchamps back in the headlines.

Qatar GP - Practice 1 Report

Qatar GP - Practice 1 Results

Qatar GP - Thursday Press Conference

Aston Martin has stunned the paddock by announcing that Adrian Newey will take over as team principal from 2026, with Andy Cowell moved into a new strategy role.

The FIA has reportedly issued an "official warning" to teams about plank wear ahead of this weekend's Qatar GP, following McLaren's double disqualification in Las Vegas.

Former Ferrari driver Rene Arnoux believes Max Verstappen remains a real threat in the 2025 title fight, arguing the Dutchman enters the Qatar-Abu Dhabi finale with "nothing to lose" - while Lando Norris carries the weight of expectation.

Fresh tension has emerged at Ferrari as reports in Italy claim the team has scrapped a special road-car project linked to Lewis Hamilton - the so-called "F44".

Liam Lawson says he has "absolutely no idea" whether he will remain in Formula 1 next season.

Valtteri Bottas says his unfamiliar year as Mercedes reserve has given him valuable insight for Cadillac's 2026 Formula 1 debut - but admits it would have been better if he had been free to integrate earlier.

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull is satisfied with progress on its all-new 2026 Red Bull-Ford power unit, despite long-running expectations that the team will struggle in its first year as a full works engine manufacturer.

Former Formula 1 race director Niels Wittich has publicly criticised the current race management after a second marshal-on-track scare in just a few weeks - this time during the Las Vegas GP.

Williams boss James Vowles will return to competitive racing next month in the Gulf 12 Hours, driving a McLaren GT3 Evo for Garage 59.

Formula 1 heads into the final two grands prix - including a sprint in Qatar this weekend - with the championship suddenly wide open and tension rising sharply inside McLaren after Max Verstappen's Vegas win and the team's costly double disqualification.

Championship leader Lando Norris has been fined for swearing in his immediate post-race interview after the Las Vegas GP.

Madrid authorities have moved quickly to deny Italian reports that the Spanish capital's new 'Madring' Formula 1 circuit may not be ready in time for its scheduled 2026 debut - with Imola rumoured as a possible replacement.

Mick Schumacher says he is "really happy" to be returning to single-seater racing after his 2026 IndyCar switch was confirmed - a day earlier than intended, after his new team accidentally published the press release before deleting it.

MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the motorcycle championship could one day race on certain Formula 1 street circuits - but Las Vegas is not one of them.