Formula One News — November 2025

NOVEMBER 22, 2025

Practice 3 Report - Russell leads Verstappen

Las Vegas GP - Practice 3 Report

Practice 3 Results

Las Vegas GP - Practice 3 Results

NOVEMBER 21, 2025

Kurtz not positioning to be Wolff successor

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has sold part of his one-third stake in the team to CrowdStrike founder George Kurtz - in a transaction that confirms a record valuation for the former world champions.

Leclerc plays down Elkann storm amid Aston rumours

Charles Leclerc has moved to calm speculation about his Ferrari future after team president John Elkann's recent "talk less" remarks sparked a media firestorm - and fuelled fresh rumours linking the Monegasque to Aston Martin for 2027.

Ocon under pressure as Bearman leads Haas charge

Esteban Ocon is coming under intense pressure at Haas, with the team locked in a lucrative late-season fight for sixth place in the constructors' standings - and rookie Oliver Bearman delivering almost all of the points.

Verstappen jokes about future F1 race number

Max Verstappen says he will consider switching his race number for 2026 now that the FIA has formally allowed mid-career changes - but admits his preferred option may not be available.

Gasly and Verstappen puzzled by Piastri slump

Two Formula 1 drivers say Oscar Piastri's sudden loss of form is "strange" - even as the Australian believes he is now pulling himself out of the slump that derailed his championship charge.

Race wins only late next season predicts Marko

Red Bull is publicly tempering expectations for the first year of Formula 1's radical 2026 regulations, with Dr Helmut Marko admitting that the team's new in-house engine - developed with Ford - is unlikely to be a frontrunner straight away.

Massa and FIA both declare crashgate victory

Confusion - and conflicting claims of victory - erupted after the High Court in London ruled on Felipe Massa's lawsuit over the 2008 'Crashgate' saga.

Berger backs IndyCar move for Mick Schumacher

Gerhard Berger says a switch to IndyCar would be a "good solution" for Mick Schumacher.

Thursday Photos

Las Vegas GP - Thursday Photos

Thursday Press Conference

Las Vegas GP - Thursday Press Conference

Thursday Team Quotes

Las Vegas GP - Thursday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Las Vegas GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Las Vegas GP - Practice 1 Results

NOVEMBER 20, 2025

F1 settles lawsuits with Las Vegas businesses

Several Las Vegas businesses that had filed lawsuits against Formula 1 over losses caused by the first two editions of the Grand Prix have now reached confidential settlements with the organisers.

Verstappen still has a chance in flooded Vegas

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali insists Max Verstappen remains a genuine title contender - even as the Dutchman arrives in Las Vegas facing the possibility of mathematical elimination.

Piastri penalty unacceptable, GPDA plans Qatar talks

Carlos Sainz says Formula 1's recent spate of controversial penalties has reached a "critical" point - revealing that the GPDA will meet the FIA in Qatar next weekend to address the issue.

Red Bull terrified of Verstappen says Zak Brown

As the title fight reaches a decisive phase in Las Vegas, fresh excerpts from Zak Brown's upcoming book have reignited his long-running criticism of Max Verstappen's influence inside Red Bull.

Leclerc emerges as major 2027 market player

Influential Italian media outlets are signalling that Charles Leclerc has unexpectedly become one of the key drivers in the 2027 market - alongside Max Verstappen and Adrian Newey.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025

Wednesday Press Conference

Las Vegas GP - Wednesday Press Conference

Aston Martin obviously looking for drivers

Ralf Schumacher has renewed his criticism of Lance Stroll - while also suggesting Aston Martin will eventually need an entirely new driver lineup.

I want to be better than Russell says Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli says his relationship with George Russell has changed since arriving in Formula 1 - and insists he is not in the sport "to match him", but to beat him.