Latest Formula One News

JULY 23, 2025

Vettel cool on FIA presidency talk, weighing post-F1 future

Sebastian Vettel says it would be "unprofessional" to commit to the idea of becoming FIA president, despite Ross Brawn previously tipping the retired four-time world champion as a future candidate.

F1 ponders protest fees after Red Bull-McLaren row

Moves are underway in Formula 1 to potentially introduce new fees for investigations and raise the cost of protests, appeals and reviews.

Zandvoort denies track damage ahead of Dutch GP

Dutch Grand Prix organisers have dismissed reports that the Zandvoort Formula 1 circuit was damaged by severe flooding this week.

Barcelona closes in on post-2026 F1 future

Barcelona has taken a key step towards securing its place on the Formula 1 calendar beyond 2026, as Madrid prepares to take over the title of Spanish Grand Prix from next year.

JULY 22, 2025

Piquet Jr backtracks on Mercedes-Verstappen claim

Max Verstappen's future remains under intense scrutiny ahead of this weekend's Belgian GP, as performance concerns and political turmoil swirl around the team following Christian Horner's shock mid-season sacking.

Colapinto hype spurs unexpected F1 revival in Argentina

Days ago, rumours swirled that Franco Colapinto's F1 future with Alpine was in doubt, but corporate Argentina is rallying around him and a major motorsport renaissance could be underway.

Zandvoort track damaged ahead of Dutch GP

Severe weather in the Netherlands has caused flooding and damage in Zandvoort, including to the town's Formula 1 circuit just five weeks before the scheduled Dutch GP.

JULY 21, 2025

Marko not bothered by Max's Mercedes meeting

Dr Helmut Marko sounded unfazed or evasive when asked about raging rumours about Max Verstappen's future.

McLaren boss smashed winning British GP trophy

McLaren's technical director smashed the team's winning constructors' trophy in the moments after the recent British GP.

Antonelli was disappointed with first F1 podium

A rumoured loan deal with Alpine would be a step back in Kimi Antonelli's "dream".

Wheatley-guided Sauber pitstops now among F1's best

Sauber has quietly transformed its pitstop performance in 2025, rising from last year's struggles to become one of the fastest crews in Formula 1.

Bearman backs Verstappen in FIA clampdown row

Oliver Bearman has sided with Max Verstappen in criticism of Formula 1's increasingly strict and inconsistent crackdown on driver conduct - both on and off the track.

Alpine admits Renault engine still a weakness

Alpine's technical director says Renault's underpowered engine continues to drag the team down in its final season as a works operation in Formula 1.

JULY 18, 2025

Ferrari not built to suit one driver says d'Ambrosio

Ferrari's 2026 car will not be built specifically for Lewis Hamilton.

Honda says Tsunoda can race for Cadillac or Haas

Honda would not stop Yuki Tsunoda from racing for a non-Honda affiliated Formula 1 team next year.

Horner responsible for own Red Bull demise says Ralf

Christian Horner was responsible for his own demise at the top of Red Bull's Formula 1 operations.

Struggling Renault tipped to offload Alpine F1 team

Staff and fans of Renault's Formula 1 team Alpine may be feeling nervous ahead of the Belgian GP next weekend.

Indycar star scoffs at Cadillac F1 rumours

Indycar star Pato O'Ward has scoffed at speculation he is high on Cadillac's list for its new-in-2026 Formula 1 team.

JULY 17, 2025

Hamilton and Leclerc try out major Ferrari upgrade

Both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are getting a preview of a major rear suspension upgrade for their 2025 Ferrari this week.

African stability a factor in F1 race deal

"Stability" in a potential host country of an African GP is an important consideration, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem insists.

Red Bull cannot retain Honda power in 2026

Mohammed Ben Sulayem may be keeping hopes for a return to loud V8 power alive, but Formula 1's engine manufacturers are fully focused on 2026.

Red Bull will not block Verstappen exit?

Red Bull will not stand in the way in the event Max Verstappen wants to jump ship to Mercedes.

McLaren to approach FIA over speech issue

Andrea Stella says he will chat to the FIA about how to restore the Formula 1 drivers' freedom to speak.

Vettel declares F1 race career over

Sebastian Vettel has declared his Formula 1 career to be "over".

JULY 16, 2025

Verstappen-Wolff holiday a coincidence

F1 legend Gerhard Berger is not convinced that Max Verstappen really is seriously contemplating a move to Mercedes.