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OCTOBER 9, 2025

Verstappen admits Mercedes likely to lead under 2026 rules

Max Verstappen says he expects Mercedes to have the upper hand when Formula 1's all-new regulations arrive next year.

Wolff and Brown say F1 misses ousted Horner

Two of Christian Horner's former paddock enemies - Toto Wolff and Zak Brown - have both admitted that Formula 1 feels different without the ousted Red Bull boss.

Sainz names Leclerc fastest man over one lap

Carlos Sainz believes his former Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc is the fastest driver in Formula 1 when it comes to pure qualifying pace - even ahead of Max Verstappen.

Ben Sulayem accused of locking rivals out of FIA election

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is being accused of making it almost impossible for any rival to stand against him in this December's FIA presidential election.

Brown denies stringing along Alex Palou in court

Zak Brown has denied claims he misled dominant Indycar champion Alex Palou with suggestions of a future Formula 1 seat in order to secure his signature for McLaren's American program.

OCTOBER 8, 2025

Leclerc manager predicts very hot 2027 driver market

Charles Leclerc's manager Nicolas Todt believes Formula 1's 2027 driver market will be "very hot" - comments that come just as speculation grows about Oscar Piastri's long-term future and Ferrari's next move.

Mekies downplays role in Red Bull revival

Laurent Mekies insists he is not the architect of Red Bull's dramatic turnaround since taking over from ousted boss Christian Horner.

Emergency meeting as Ferrari bigwigs intervene

Ferrari's internal tensions appear to be worsening, with reports of a heated argument between team boss Frederic Vasseur and a senior engineer following qualifying in Singapore.

Hamilton tells Piastri don't give up positions

Lewis Hamilton has offered a few pointed words of advice to Oscar Piastri as the Australian's rivalry with McLaren teammate Lando Norris continues to escalate.

Sainz says 2026 cars accelerate faster

Carlos Sainz admits he's uncertain about Formula 1's 2026 rules overhaul, warning that the new hybrid systems could make cars feel strange to drive despite quicker acceleration.

Lawrence Stroll shuts door on Horner F1 return

Christian Horner's efforts to secure a new Formula 1 role appear to have hit a wall, with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll said to have ruled out any future involvement for the former Red Bull chief.

Sainz joins Alonso by slamming F1's celebrity obsession

Carlos Sainz has echoed Fernando Alonso's criticism of Formula 1's television coverage, accusing the sport of prioritising celebrity reactions over on-track action.

OCTOBER 7, 2025

2025 title push could hurt Red Bull next year

Red Bull has decided to keep upgrading its 2025 car as Max Verstappen's slim championship hopes remain alive - even if it means compromising the team's 2026 project.

Gasly slams Alpine car after boring Singapore

Pierre Gasly left Singapore deeply frustrated after a dismal weekend for Alpine, describing his race as "boring" and admitting that driving the team's car is "just not fun at the moment."

Piastri-Ferrari rumours swirl as McLaren tensions explode

McLaren may have sealed the 2025 Constructors' Championship in Singapore - but inside the team, the fight between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris is threatening to boil over.

F1 likely to reject Horner-led twelfth team

Christian Horner's long-running legal battle with the ex-Red Bull staffer who accused him of misconduct has been settled, clearing the final obstacle to his expected Formula 1 comeback.

Alonso lashes out at F1 after Singapore

Fernando Alonso has taken aim at Formula 1 following a fiery Singapore weekend that saw him clash with both Lewis Hamilton and the sport itself.

Hamilton defends Ferrari as pressure mounts on Vasseur

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at "media headlines" over Ferrari's worsening slump, insisting he still believes the struggling Italian team can turn things around.

OCTOBER 6, 2025

Hakkinen tips daughter Ella for F1 within five years

Mika Hakkinen believes his 14-year-old daughter Ella could reach Formula 1 within five years - and predicts female drivers will break into the sport by 2030.

McLaren clinch title amid Norris-Piastri clash drama

McLaren sealed the 2025 Constructors' Championship in Singapore - but the celebrations were overshadowed by a fiery first-lap clash between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Verstappen thinks fifth title still not likely

Max Verstappen's P2 in Singapore kept his faint title hopes alive - and confirmed that Red Bull's post-Christian Horner resurgence now extends beyond low-downforce tracks.

Ferrari missing leadership amid slump says Benetton

Former Formula 1 personality Alessandro Benetton says Ferrari's continued struggles are rooted in leadership - as frustration again boiled over in Singapore.

Wolff says Russell deal confirmed after Singapore win

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has effectively confirmed that Singapore GP winner George Russell will stay with the team for 2026 - ending weeks of speculation over contract delays.

Tsunoda form collapses as Red Bull future fades

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull future looks increasingly bleak after a disastrous Singapore weekend left the Japanese driver outside the points and lapped by his teammate.

OCTOBER 5, 2025