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Tost raises Newey health concern amid Aston-Honda struggle

Former Formula 1 team boss Franz Tost has suggested Adrian Newey's health may be a factor as Aston Martin battles through a disastrous start to its new Honda era.

Ben Sulayem pushes to scrap FIA presidential term limits

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is backing a proposal that would remove term limits for the governing body's top officials, potentially allowing FIA presidents to remain in office beyond the current 12-year maximum.

Stella shuts down fresh Lambiase succession rumours

Andrea Stella has pushed back against renewed speculation that Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is being lined up to replace him as McLaren team principal.

Hamilton, Leclerc defend Ferrari's electric Luce

Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have publicly backed the company's controversial new electric Luce model, despite fierce criticism that wiped billions from Ferrari's market value and triggered ridicule across the media.

Vowles confident Sainz and Albon will stay at Williams

Williams boss James Vowles has played down growing driver market speculation, insisting both Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon remain committed to the team's long-term project.

Gucci confirmed as Alpine title sponsor

Gucci has officially entered Formula 1 as title sponsor of Alpine from 2027 - confirming weeks of growing speculation linking the luxury giant with the Enstone-based squad.

Audi digs in as F1 civil war over engines intensifies

Audi has emerged as the key obstacle in Formula 1's growing civil war over its controversial engine rules - as CEO Stefano Domenicali openly backs a return to V8 power.

Verstappen deliberately let Red Bull hit the wall

Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen intentionally allowed tensions to rise inside Red Bull during the Canadian GP weekend in order to force the team to confront its ongoing car problems.

F1 has backup plan ready if Qatar, Abu Dhabi cancelled

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport already has contingency plans prepared in case escalating Middle East tensions force the cancellation of the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.

Ferrari loses billions as electric launch sparks backlash

Ferrari has been hit by a wave of criticism - and a major stock market selloff - following the launch of its controversial new electric luxury model, the Ferrari Luce.

Ross Brawn returns in MotoGP role

Ross Brawn is returning to frontline motorsport in a surprise move to MotoGP.

Raikkonen finally speaks about the other Kimi

Kimi Raikkonen has publicly commented for the first time on Formula 1's newest sensation - championship leader Andrea 'Kimi' Antonelli.

Bearman calm over Ferrari future as Hamilton stays

Oliver Bearman says he is in no rush to resolve his Formula 1 future despite growing interest around the 21-year-old amid the sport's bubbling 2027 driver market.

Montoya doubles down after Verstappen clash escalates

Juan Pablo Montoya has hit back again at Max Verstappen after their public war of words escalated during the Canadian GP weekend.

Thai police investigate bizarre Mika Salo Bangkok injury

Mika Salo says he does not believe he was deliberately attacked in Bangkok despite initially fearing he may have been stabbed.

McLaren could build own F1 engine under V8 revival plan

McLaren could eventually follow Red Bull into becoming a full Formula 1 engine manufacturer - but only if the sport returns to simpler V8-style power units.