Formula One News — November 2025

NOVEMBER 8, 2025

Honda urges Red Bull to keep Tsunoda for 2026

Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe has urged Red Bull to retain Yuki Tsunoda for 2026 - even as Honda winds down its technical partnership with the team and become Aston Martin's full works engine supplier.

Pirelli may impose mileage limit for Qatar GP

Pirelli could introduce a maximum tyre mileage rule for the upcoming Qatar GP amid fears of a repeat of last year's structural failures at Losail.

Alpine admits financial benefit of Colapinto re-signing

Alpine has confirmed that Franco Colapinto will remain with the team for 2026, ending speculation about his future.

Verstappen tells Palou to stay in IndyCar

Max Verstappen has urged IndyCar champion Alex Palou to resist the lure of Formula 1 and stay where he is amid his dominant run in America.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025

Aston Martin admits technical shake-up in the works

Rumours are swirling in Brazil that Aston Martin is undergoing a sweeping technical overhaul - with several senior engineers reportedly forced out of the team.

Friday Photos

Brazil GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Brazil GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Brazil GP - Friday Team Quotes

Sprint Qualifying Results

Brazil GP - Sprint Qualifying Results

Practice 1 Results

Brazil GP - Practice 1 Results

Piastri hits back at critics, Verstappen stays cool

The Formula 1 paddock has descended on Interlagos for what could prove one of the decisive rounds in the 2025 title fight - and much of the talk in Sao Paulo so far has centred on Oscar Piastri.

Leclerc restless as Ferrari faces 2026 engine concerns

Despite sitting second in the constructors' standings - narrowly ahead of Mercedes and Red Bull - Ferrari's season remains mired in tension and speculation.

Drivers divided over proposed two-stop rule

Formula 1's ongoing search for more excitement could soon result in a major shake-up - with the sport considering mandatory two-stop strategies from 2026.

Alpine tells Mick to choose between WEC and Indy

Mick Schumacher says he is yet to decide whether his racing future lies in endurance racing or across the Atlantic in IndyCar, as Alpine pushes for clarity on his 2026 plans.

Vettel backs Verstappen to keep title fight alive

Sebastian Vettel has reappeared in the Formula 1 paddock - not as a driver, but to promote his latest environmental campaign focused on protecting South America's rainforests.

Audi shift gathers pace ahead of F1 concept reveal

Audi's long-awaited Formula 1 entry is beginning to take visible shape, with the manufacturer confirming that its concept F1 car will be unveiled on November 12 - widely expected to showcase its 2026 livery rather than the final race chassis.

Illness wave hits F1 paddock as Sainz sidelined

Carlos Sainz has been forced to miss his Thursday media duties at Interlagos after falling ill - the latest case in what many in the Formula 1 paddock describe as a virus sweeping through teams in recent weeks.

Red Bull to finalise 2026 driver lineups in Abu Dhabi

Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed that Red Bull will make its long-awaited 2026 driver decisions at the season-ending Abu Dhabi GP - after previously suggesting an announcement would come in Mexico.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025

Pressure on for Piastri and Norris, says Berger

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has pushed back on growing speculation that the team is favouring Lando Norris in the title fight at the expense of struggling teammate Oscar Piastri.

Piquet hopes rain keeps Verstappen's hopes alive

Max Verstappen heads to one of his favourite circuits this weekend knowing the Formula 1 title fight could be made or broken at Interlagos.

Berger defends Ferrari amid painful rebuild

Former Ferrari driver Gerhard Berger has leapt to the Scuderia's defence amid growing criticism of team boss FredÈric Vasseur and frustration surrounding the team's inconsistent season.

Two-stop races and soft-tyre sprints on F1's agenda

Formula 1 could be set for major format changes from 2026, with both mandatory two-stop races and revised sprint tyre rules under discussion.

Madrid GP sells 50,000 tickets amid political scepticism

Organisers of Madrid's new Formula 1 race say more than 50,000 tickets have already been sold for the city's debut race in September 2026 - with a quarter of buyers coming from abroad, mainly the UK, US and Mexico.