Latest Formula One News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Verstappen earns Nordschleife permit after GT4 debut
Max Verstappen has successfully secured his license to race GT3 machinery at the Nurburgring, after completing the required laps in his debut outing in the Nurburgring Langstrecken-Serie.
Russia GP axe was FOM's call, says Ben Sulayem
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has insisted Formula 1's governing body was not behind the decision to drop the Russian GP.
Ferrari jealous of the past says Montezemolo
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has accused the fabled Maranello marque of trying to erase him from its history.
Little Prost nickname not a burden says Hadjar
French rookie Isack Hadjar says he is proud to be compared to Formula 1 legend Alain Prost.
Wolff won't quit until Mercedes winning again
Toto Wolff has revealed just how close he came to walking away from Formula 1 five years ago.
Qatar GP under close watch after Doha strike
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has admitted the recent Israeli airstrike in Doha makes the upcoming Qatar GP a sensitive issue, though he remains hopeful the race will go ahead as planned.
F2 title leader enters frame for 2026 Alpine seat
Speculation is intensifying about who will partner Pierre Gasly at Alpine in 2026, with several names now in the frame.
Ferrari set to loan 2023 car for Cadillac test
Cadillac's entry to Formula 1 in 2026 will be eased by an unusual agreement with Ferrari.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025
Ferrari without a leader as Elkann faces tax bill
chairman John Elkann is in the headlines this week for more than Formula 1, as former president Luca di Montezemolo launched a stinging critique of the Maranello marque's current state.
Adidas to pay Audi less than Mercedes in F1 deal
Audi's new partnership with Adidas will be worth less than the German sportswear giant's parallel sponsorship with Mercedes.
German narrow-mindedness slammed over Verstappen permit
Ralf Schumacher has criticised German motorsport authorities for making Max Verstappen "sweat" over his licence to race at the Nurburgring.
Verstappen hopes Barcelona stays on F1 calendar
Max Verstappen says he wants Barcelona to remain part of the Formula 1 world championship schedule beyond 2026.
Cadillac runs virtual Monza GP ahead of F1 debut
Cadillac is ramping up preparations for its 2026 Formula 1 entry, having staged a full-scale 'shadow race weekend' at last week's Italian GP at Monza.
Briatore really angry with Ralf Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher has revealed he is now being blanked by Flavio Briatore, after criticising the 75-year-old Alpine advisor and de-facto team boss earlier this year.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
Sainz admits McLaren stay might have meant title fight
Carlos Sainz says that if he had never left McLaren, he would now be in contention for the Formula 1 world championship.
McLaren's Monza call borders on absurd says Danner
Former Formula 1 driver Christian Danner has joined the critics of McLaren's controversial handling of the Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris swap at Monza.
Ferrari loses engine genius Zimmermann to Audi
Ferrari has suffered a major blow to its 2026 Formula 1 program, with veteran engine chief Wolf Zimmermann and his deputy Lars Schmidt leaving Maranello to reunite with Mattia Binotto at Audi.
Colapinto contract call due by October says Briatore
Flavio Briatore says Alpine will decide by the end of October whether Franco Colapinto keeps his seat for 2026.
ACI chief vows Monza upgrades amid Domenicali warning
Geronimo La Russa, the new president-elect of Italy's Automobile Club (ACI), says Monza is serious about securing its place on the Formula 1 calendar.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
Newey believes new car will be the best says Alonso
Fernando Alonso says the arrival of Adrian Newey at Aston Martin this year gave him new confidence about the team's future.
Renault CEO vows long-term F1 stay on paddock debut
Renault's new chief executive Francois Provost has made his first appearance in the Formula 1 paddock, insisting the French carmaker is committed to the sport.
F1 pretty far along in US TV talks says Liberty
Derek Chang, president of F1 owner Liberty Media, says negotiations over the sport's next US broadcast deal are nearing completion.
Tsunoda not diligent enough for F1 says Tost
Yuki Tsunoda's Formula 1 career is under intensifying scrutiny, with his former boss Franz Tost warning that the Japanese driver is not doing enough to secure his place at Red Bull.
Hamilton now linked with MotoGP team buy-in
Lewis Hamilton is the latest Formula 1 superstar to be connected with a potential move into MotoGP team ownership.
Marko adds to McLaren team order storm
Max Verstappen openly chuckled at McLaren's handling of the Piastri-Norris swap at Monza - and Dr Helmut Marko admits he laughed too.