Formula One News — November 2025

The billionaire who helped launch Valtteri Bottas' career has confirmed he is also financing Ella Hakkinen - reinforcing that the 14-year-old McLaren junior has serious backing behind her rise.

Formula 1's stakeholders have signed off a series of regulatory tweaks for 2026 - including a mandatory minimum livery coverage - while delaying a decision on the controversial proposal for compulsory two-stop races.

Comedian Jack Whitehall has lifted the lid on Formula 1's strict control over jokes and references at the sport's high-profile live launch event early this year.

Ralf Schumacher says Charles Leclerc should seriously consider alternatives as Ferrari's internal turmoil continues to escalate.

The FIA has formally confirmed that Mohammed Ben Sulayem will stand unopposed in next month's presidential election - cementing one of the most controversial governance sagas in years.

Bernie Ecclestone has dismissed the latest wave of wild speculation linking him - and ousted Red Bull boss Christian Horner - with a supposed Aston Martin buy-in.

Russian F1 commentator Alexey Popov has ridiculed suggestions that Kimi Antonelli has "broken" Lewis Hamilton's rookie-season points record, calling the comparison meaningless.

Audi has moved to clarify confusion about the show car revealed in Munich last week, after some observers assumed the striking machine represented at least a hint of the final 2026 challenger.

Cadillac has quietly made an appearance on a Formula 1 track - not with its own car, but with a black, de-badged 2023 Ferrari at Imola driven by Sergio Perez.

Only one of the 20 Formula 1 drivers took part in his latest environmental initiative in Brazil - with only Nico Hulkenberg opting out.

Audi has pulled the covers off a dramatic R26 concept car that previews the look of its 2026 Formula 1 entry, revealing the design at an event in Munich.

A Brazilian podcast has lifted the lid on one of the paddock's most unexpected and genuine friendships - Max Verstappen and Gabriel Bortoleto.

French police are investigating a mysterious break-in at Alpine's Viry-Chatillon facility amid growing suspicion the incident may have been an attempted act of industrial espionage.

Ralf Schumacher has taken aim at Mark Webber, accusing Oscar Piastri's manager of mishandling the growing pressure inside McLaren as the title fight tilts decisively toward Lando Norris.

Ralf Schumacher has ignited a storm around Ferrari by suggesting the team should consider replacing Lewis Hamilton with rising star Oliver Bearman.

Red Bull's Dr Helmut Marko has bluntly conceded that Max Verstappen now needs a major setback to befall Lando Norris if the championship fight is to continue.

Two separate apologies emerged in the aftermath of last weekend's Brazilian GP, as tensions linger both inside and outside the Formula 1 paddock.

Ferrari president John Elkann's extraordinary public rebuke of his Formula 1 drivers continues to dominate headlines in Italy, dividing opinion across the country's major sports newspapers.

Oscar Piastri's championship challenge appears to be slipping away, as momentum - though Lando Norris denies its existence - swings firmly toward his McLaren teammate.

Red Bull and Ford will officially unveil their 2026 Formula 1 partnership on January 15 at Ford's global headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, marking the start of a new hybrid era for the top team and its sister operation Racing Bulls.

Toto Wolff is reportedly in discussions to sell a small portion of his one-third ownership stake in the Mercedes Formula 1 team, in a deal that could value the reigning champions at a record level.

Former Michael Schumacher manager Willi Weber has reappeared in the German headlines - not only for putting his EUR 15 million villa up for sale amid separation from his wife, but also for fresh reflections on the two drivers he considers the greatest of their eras.

The Paris Court of First Instance will issue its verdict on December 3 in the legal case brought by Swiss racing driver Laura Villars against the FIA, ahead of the governing body's presidential election.

Mark Webber insists Oscar Piastri will recover from his current performance dip as the Australian's fading title hopes come under renewed scrutiny.

McLaren has questioned whether Red Bull breached the spirit of Formula 1's cost cap rules by fitting Max Verstappen with a brand-new engine before Sunday's Brazilian GP.