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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Former Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone believes McLaren has tilted its support toward Lando Norris in the second half of the season - at the expense of teammate Oscar Piastri.

Red Bull's delay in announcing its 2026 driver lineup is being seen as a sign that Dr Helmut Marko no longer holds full control over key decisions, according to respected Dutch journalist Erik van Haren.

Former Formula 1 driver Kevin Magnussen has resurfaced in Zurich, where he has taken on a new challenge as an investor in the Swiss motorsport simulator company Racing Unleashed.

Aston Martin's latest financial filings have shed rare light on Lance Stroll's pay - confirming that the team owner's son received compensation worth US $12.3 million for the 2024 season.

Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has delivered a scathing assessment of Lewis Hamilton's first season at Ferrari, claiming the seven-time world champion's move to Maranello has already failed to meet expectations.

Jack Doohan and his famous father Mick have been spotted in Japan as the Australian driver explores a potential move to the Super Formula Championship for 2026.

With only four races remaining, Max Verstappen is refusing to give up on his bid to overhaul McLaren's leading duo in the world championship.

The legal battle between Felipe Massa, Bernie Ecclestone, Formula One Management (FOM) and the FIA over the 2008 world championship has been put on hold, with the judge reserving his decision.

In an unprecedented move, McLaren is auctioning a Formula 1 car that has not yet been built or raced.

Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has endorsed Mick Schumacher's decision to turn his back on Formula 1 and pursue a racing future in IndyCar.

The FIA has moved to defend Liam Lawson, confirming that the Racing Bulls driver was not at fault for the near-miss involving two marshals during last weekend's Mexican GP.

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that early discussions are underway about a possible sequel to F1, the Brad Pitt-starring motorsport drama that has become one of the biggest box office successes of the year.

Two-time world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera has begun his transition from world rally to single-seaters, completing his first test in an older Formula 2 car ahead of a planned switch to circuit racing with Toyota's full support.

Colton Herta's long-anticipated road to Formula 1 has already begun in earnest, with reports suggesting the American has quietly completed a private run in an older-generation Formula 2 car at Monza.

Ferrari's future driver lineup is again under scrutiny following a turbulent season, mounting speculation around George Russell's long-term plans, and the sensational rise of Oliver Bearman.

Fresh speculation has emerged linking Christian Horner with a possible consortium preparing a major investment move in Formula 1 - amid reports that Alpine's minority shareholder Otro Capital is exploring a sale of its 24 percent stake.