Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Why Singapore GP crucial for Verstappen if he’s to give McLaren almighty title fright - SkySports F1

If a week is considered a long time in politics, then 24 hours can certainly be a long time in Formula 1.

Read more: Why Singapore GP crucial for Verstappen if he’s to give McLaren almighty title fright - SkySports F1

Formula 1 all-time driver wins list - Motorsport.com

Sir Lewis Hamilton holds the record for most Grand Prix wins in Formula 1 history with 105 total, dethroning fellow seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher at the top of the list during the 2020 season.
There have been 115 different race winners in the history of the sport, and current world championship leader Oscar Piastri is the newest addition to the list.
Below is a full list of ...Keep reading

Read more: Formula 1 all-time driver wins list - Motorsport.com

Round-up: Judge Vasseur on Ferrari’s 2026 performance says Steiner, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Judge Vasseur on Ferrari’s 2026 performance says Steiner, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

'It's a balancing act how you split resources for 2025 and 2026," claims Aston Martin's ... - F1technical.net

With the imminent arrival of the 2026 all-new technical regulations, Aston Martin's Executive Director - Technical, Bob Bell conceded that it is a balancing act for the teams to split rescources between the current season and next year's technical overhaul.

Read more: 'It's a balancing act how you split resources for 2025 and 2026," claims Aston Martin's ... - F1technical.net

Business: Adidas reveals why it will collaborate with Audi in 2026 despite its existing ... - F1technical.net

Adidas confirmed earlier this month that it will extend its commitment to Formula One by signing a contract with the future Audi F1 team, and the German sportswear manufacturer has now revealed that it is intent on "engaging a new generation of motorsport fans."

Read more: Business: Adidas reveals why it will collaborate with Audi in 2026 despite its existing ... - F1technical.net

Monday, September 29, 2025

MotoGP: Misano secures long-term future on the MotoGP schedule - F1technical.net

MotoGP will race at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli until 2031 inclusive, MotoGP's Commercial Rights Holder Dorna Sports have recently confirmed the contract extension.

Read more: MotoGP: Misano secures long-term future on the MotoGP schedule - F1technical.net

Sunday, September 28, 2025

"I’m at peace with myself," reckons Marquez after clinching his seventh MotoGP ... - F1technical.net

Having clinched his seventh MotoGP title in Motegi, Marc Márquez admitted that he struggles to " find the words to describe [his] emotions," but the Spaniard revealed that he is "at peace with myself" after his seriious injuries that almost brought an end to his MotoGP career.

Read more: "I’m at peace with myself," reckons Marquez after clinching his seventh MotoGP ... - F1technical.net

"I felt myself again out on track," claims Bagnaia after his dominant performance at ... - F1technical.net

Hot on the heels of tough and disappointing races in recent months, Francesco Bagnaia has admitted that he finally enjoyed riding at Motegi as he regained the feeling he has been looking for since the start of the season.

Read more: "I felt myself again out on track," claims Bagnaia after his dominant performance at ... - F1technical.net

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Round-up: Verstappen wins on Nurburgring GT3 debut, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Verstappen wins on Nurburgring GT3 debut, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Hungarian GP race suit sells for €95,650 at auction - Motorsport.com

A race suit worn by the legendary Michael Schumacher at the 2000 Hungarian Grand Prix has sold for €95,650 in an online auction staged by Bonhams Cars in partnership with The Schumacher Lounge. 
The lot closed on 19 September as part of The Schumacher Lounge Online Auction, which ran from 29 August through 19 September. 
The Ferrari overalls, finished in the team's signature red with ...Keep reading

Read more: Michael Schumacher’s 2000 Hungarian GP race suit sells for €95,650 at auction - Motorsport.com

McLaren's Zak Brown addresses Christian Horner 2026 F1 return rumours - Motorsport.com

Zak Brown has addressed the rumours that former Red Bull team boss Christian Horner could return to Formula 1 in 2026.
The McLaren Racing CEO previously claimed that Horner’s exit from the championship was positive but, after being quizzed on his comments, he has acknowledged Horner’s “stellar career”.
Horner was replaced as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal on 9 July 2025 and ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren's Zak Brown addresses Christian Horner 2026 F1 return rumours - Motorsport.com

Caption Competition 277: Hat trick | Caption Competition - RaceFans

The wind caused plenty of problems for F1 drivers in Baku. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture of Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton?

Read more: Caption Competition 277: Hat trick | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Friday, September 26, 2025

Carlos Sainz cherishes Charles Leclerc road trip: 'One of those adventures that you will remember' - Motorsport.com

Carlos Sainz has spoken about the impromptu road trip he and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc were forced to take after the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix. 
After celebrating his first podium finish with Williams, the Spanish driver was hoping to return home as normal that same evening. But storms in Nice meant that he and Leclerc, along with the Monegasque driver's friends, Joris Trouche and ...Keep reading

Read more: Carlos Sainz cherishes Charles Leclerc road trip: 'One of those adventures that you will remember' - Motorsport.com

Guenther Steiner shoots down Christian Horner to Alpine move after Red Bull settlement - Motorsport.com

Guenther Steiner has discussed Christian Horner's potential return to Formula 1 after the former Red Bull team chief reached a settlement agreement with the Austrian squad.
Red Bull announced that Horner had officially left the company on 22 September after agreeing on a settlement, which is expected to be between $70million and $100million.
Part of the agreement is thought to allow the ...Keep reading

Read more: Guenther Steiner shoots down Christian Horner to Alpine move after Red Bull settlement - Motorsport.com

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Tsunoda showed why Red Bull won't rush F1 driver decision - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies says Yuki Tsunoda's encouraging progress in Baku shows why the team is in no rush to finalise its 2026 driver line-up.
Tsunoda qualified and finished sixth in the streets of Baku, his best result for the team so far, as the Japanese driver obtained Red Bull's latest floor specification.
And while both on Saturday and Sunday Tsunoda still languished ...Keep reading

Read more: Tsunoda showed why Red Bull won't rush F1 driver decision - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: Alonso ‘more likely to retire if we’re competitive in 2026’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Alonso ‘more likely to retire if we’re competitive in 2026’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Why DRS has been even more ineffective at Monza and Baku in F1 2025 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

It's amazing to think that the drag reduction system has been a part of Formula 1 for 15 seasons.
Developed as a way to mitigate the chances of processional races, it's become a part of the furniture - but in the eyes of many, only akin to a mismatched chair stuck in the corner of the living room. "We really must get rid of it," you muse and yet, 14 years later, it's still in the ...Keep reading

Read more: Why DRS has been even more ineffective at Monza and Baku in F1 2025 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E first bought by Ayrton Senna set for auction at £220k-£250k - Motorsport.com

A 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3-16, bought new by three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna, is set to be sold at auction by RM Sotheby's for an estimated £220,000-£250,000.
Inspired by his victory in the 1984 Race of Champions at the famous Nürburgring, the Brazilian driver set his sights on the 190 E after racing in a race-modified version of the car in the same Smoke Silver Metallic ...Keep reading

Read more: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190 E first bought by Ayrton Senna set for auction at £220k-£250k - Motorsport.com

Monday, September 22, 2025

'It's a balancing act how you split resources for 2025 and 2026," claims Aston Martin's ... - F1technical.net

With the imminent arrival of the 2026 all-new technical regulations, Aston Martin's Executive Director - Technical, Bob Bell conceded that it is a balancing act for the teams to split rescources between the current season and next year's technical overhaul.

Read more: 'It's a balancing act how you split resources for 2025 and 2026," claims Aston Martin's ... - F1technical.net

Anthony Davidson points to reason for Oscar Piastri Baku crash - Motorsport.com

McLaren's Oscar Piastri suffered an uncharacteristically difficult weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
After crashing during qualifying, the Australian driver started the race already on the back foot from ninth with a replacement chassis. But his weekend went from bad to worse when he jumped the start of the race, battled with the anti-stall system, and then crashed on the first lap at Turn ...Keep reading

Read more: Anthony Davidson points to reason for Oscar Piastri Baku crash - Motorsport.com

Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen - Motorsport.com

He just knows it, doesn’t he?
Call it ego, call it self-confidence. But he just knows he’s the best driver in the world. Not many would disagree, either. Some would argue, but there’s nothing on this planet that can shatter Max Verstappen’s conviction in his own superiority over the rest. There are many good ones — excellent, even — in Formula 1. But there’s only one Max ...Keep reading

Read more: Who slept best last night: Max Verstappen - Motorsport.com

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025

“Idiot, idiot!”: Furious Hadjar berated himself after error at final corner | Formula 1 - RaceFans

A furious Isack Hadjar punched his steering wheel during his qualifying lap after a mistake which might have cost him second on the grid.

Read more: “Idiot, idiot!”: Furious Hadjar berated himself after error at final corner | Formula 1 - RaceFans

REACTIONS: What did drivers have to say after the bizzare qualifying session at Baku? - F1technical.net

Qualifying seemed to go on for ever, with a record number of red flags, plenty of yellow ones and a few drops of rain. It finally ended with yet another pole position for Max Verstappen. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers drivers' reactions after the incident-filled session.

Read more: REACTIONS: What did drivers have to say after the bizzare qualifying session at Baku? - F1technical.net

Friday, September 19, 2025

Leclerc expects "some surprises" as he reveals how McLaren hid its performance - F1technical.net

Despite Ferrari's impressive form on the opening day at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc expects McLaren to bounce back in the remainder of the weekend, with the Monegasque going as far as to indicate that the papaya team deliberately held back their real competitiveness by abandoning some of their encouraging flying laps.

Read more: Leclerc expects "some surprises" as he reveals how McLaren hid its performance - F1technical.net

Hamilton reveals how he achieved a breakthrough with his Ferrari on practice day at Baku - F1technical.net

Having completed his best Friday with Ferrari so far in 2025, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was left to praise the Scuderia for its patience in the opening half of the season, while he also revealed that confidence under braking contributed to his improved form at Baku.

Read more: Hamilton reveals how he achieved a breakthrough with his Ferrari on practice day at Baku - F1technical.net

Thursday, September 18, 2025

F1 has "to take the positives from the last four years," claims Vasseur - F1technical.net

With only half a year away from the introduction of the all-new technical regulations, Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur reflected on the positives of the current technical era, highlighting the fact that the cars display a very similar performance level which leads to a close racing in most of the cases.

Read more: F1 has "to take the positives from the last four years," claims Vasseur - F1technical.net

F1MATHS: The four records that have been broken at Monza - F1technical.net

Although this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix is just around the corner, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo takes a look back at the Italian Grand Prix, revealing three key records that were broken.

Read more: F1MATHS: The four records that have been broken at Monza - F1technical.net

Who are Alpine's options for its second F1 2026 seat? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

There are few available drives left for Formula 1's 2026 season. Red Bull's poisoned-chalice second seat alongside Max Verstappen remains open, as the team works out what to do with Yuki Tsunoda, and the consequences of filling that seat will extend to the Racing Bulls operation. Mercedes also does not have drivers under contract for next year, but will retain George Russell and Andrea Kimi ...Keep reading

Read more: Who are Alpine's options for its second F1 2026 seat? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Monday, September 15, 2025

Sunday, September 14, 2025

F1 MATHS: Hamilton set new top speed record at Monza - F1technical.net

Despite a five-place grid penalty carried over from Zandvoort, Ferrari's seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton did not lose his motivation at his first race at Monza as a Ferrari driver. The British driver completed a series of overtaking manoeuvres last Sunday, and he also set a new top speed record on his way to sixth place at the Italian Grand Prix.

Read more: F1 MATHS: Hamilton set new top speed record at Monza - F1technical.net

Round-up: Verstappen eager for “amazing” 24-hour Nordschleife race after gaining licence | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Verstappen eager for “amazing” 24-hour Nordschleife race after gaining licence | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 MATHS: McLaren sets new pit stop record in Monza, but falters in overall tyre service time - F1technical.net

McLaren completed the quickest tyre change at the Italian Grand Prix, but Ferrari turned out to be the most reliable and the fastest team in the pit lane considering the overall performance. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

Read more: F1 MATHS: McLaren sets new pit stop record in Monza, but falters in overall tyre service time - F1technical.net

MotoGP: Marquez reveals what caused his crash in the Misano Sprint - F1technical.net

Having led the Misano Sprint, six-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez crashed out of the lead on Lap 6 of the 13-lap race, making his first mistake on a Saturday this season.

Read more: MotoGP: Marquez reveals what caused his crash in the Misano Sprint - F1technical.net

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Williams junior Giusti set to remain in Formula 3 for a second season - F1technical.net

Williams Racing Academy Driver Alessandro Giusti will challenge for another season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with MP Motorsport in 2026, the Grove-based outfit has announced after the 2025 F3 season came to an end at last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

Read more: Williams junior Giusti set to remain in Formula 3 for a second season - F1technical.net

Tsunoda will complete season at Red Bull while team decides on 2026 driver | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Red Bull will give Yuki Tsunoda until the end of the season to prove he deserves to remain at the team next year.

Read more: Tsunoda will complete season at Red Bull while team decides on 2026 driver | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Caption Competition 276: The sweet taste of victory | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Podium newcomer Isack Hadjar shared his sweets with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen at Zandvoort. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Read more: Caption Competition 276: The sweet taste of victory | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Friday, September 12, 2025

Round-up: F1 ‘monitoring situation’ after military strike in Qatar, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F1 ‘monitoring situation’ after military strike in Qatar, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

How F1's recent title battles stood with a third of the season left - Motorsport.com

Were this 25 years ago, reaching the 16-race mark would coincide with the end of the Formula 1 season - but in our current 24-race calendar, there's still another third of the season's runtime to go.
A 31-point margin separates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as it stands with eight races left, having swelled from the nine-point gap at the summer break following Norris' oil leak in Zandvoort ...Keep reading

Read more: How F1's recent title battles stood with a third of the season left - Motorsport.com

Transcript: Hamilton seeking final tenths as he closes gap to Leclerc | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton had little to celebrate at Monza but his radio communications from the race show he is gradually becoming more at home at his new team.

Read more: Transcript: Hamilton seeking final tenths as he closes gap to Leclerc | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

F1MATHS: Key numbers from the Italian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix saw Max Verstappen secure his third win of the season, following on from those in Suzuka and Imola, as well as his third in this race, to add to those in 2022 and 2023, all with Red Bull Racing. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key numbers and facts from the race at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

Read more: F1MATHS: Key numbers from the Italian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Round-up: Tsunoda ‘talented but not hard-working enough’ says Tost, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Tsunoda ‘talented but not hard-working enough’ says Tost, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Stats: Red Bull now five wins away from matching Mercedes’ victory total | 2025 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Max Verstappen broke two all-time speed records, brought Red Bull to within five wins of Mercedes and achieved the biggest winning margin for 27 years at Monza.

Read more: Stats: Red Bull now five wins away from matching Mercedes’ victory total | 2025 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Saturday, September 6, 2025

MotoGP: Former F1 team boss Steiner becomes KTM Tech3 outfit's CEO - F1technical.net

Haas team's former leader Guenther Steiner is swapping four wheels to two wheels as the German-Italian is set to join MotoGP as leader of the KTM Tech3 outfit.

Read more: MotoGP: Former F1 team boss Steiner becomes KTM Tech3 outfit's CEO - F1technical.net

How Verstappen surpassed fastest F1 cars in history - BBC Sport

Max Verstappen set the fastest F1 lap in history in taking pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, and he is feeling optimistic for Sunday's race.

Read more: How Verstappen surpassed fastest F1 cars in history - BBC Sport

Friday, September 5, 2025

Ferrari "is not consistent, but it is fast", claims Leclerc after the opening day at Monza - F1technical.net

Having ended up second in both practce sessions on Friday, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claimed that his car is fast, but the Scuderia will need to find more consistency for the SF25 for the rest of the weekend.

Read more: Ferrari "is not consistent, but it is fast", claims Leclerc after the opening day at Monza - F1technical.net

Round-up: No V8s in 2029, Antonelli “pushed too hard” in FP2 spin and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: No V8s in 2029, Antonelli “pushed too hard” in FP2 spin and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

REACTIONS - What did drivers have to say after the opening day at the Italian Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

The first day of the Italian Grand Prix saw Ferrari and McLaren dominate proceedings, but several other outfits seem to be in the game this weekend - at least over a single flying lap. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reports from the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

Read more: REACTIONS - What did drivers have to say after the opening day at the Italian Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

“There’ll be no sleep”: Aron in simulator overnight after Monza practice run | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Paul Aron is flying back to Alpine's Enstone base for an overnight simulator session after driving for the team in first practice at Monza.

Read more: “There’ll be no sleep”: Aron in simulator overnight after Monza practice run | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

McLaren promises "full review" after chassis issue for Norris at Zandvoort - F1technical.net

After McLaren driver Lando Norris was forced to retire from race action at last Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has promised that the Woking-based outfit will carry out a review to avoid the possible repeat of the problem.

Read more: McLaren promises "full review" after chassis issue for Norris at Zandvoort - F1technical.net

Round-up: Monza must ‘keep improving’ says Domenicali, Power leaves Penske and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Monza must ‘keep improving’ says Domenicali, Power leaves Penske and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Irish teenager Dunne to make McLaren return in Italian GP first practice - SkySports F1

Ireland’s Alex Dunne will return to drive for McLaren in first practice at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on Friday.

Read more: Irish teenager Dunne to make McLaren return in Italian GP first practice - SkySports F1

Norris' title hopes - and Antonelli 'like an artichoke' - BBC Sport

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Read more: Norris' title hopes - and Antonelli 'like an artichoke' - BBC Sport

Piastri becomes 27th Formula 1 driver to achieve a ‘grand slam’: Dutch GP stats | 2025 Dutch Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Oscar Piastri scored his first 'grand slam' while Yuki Tsunoda ended the longest point-less run for a Red Bull driver in 17 years. Here are the Dutch Grand Prix stats and facts.

Read more: Piastri becomes 27th Formula 1 driver to achieve a ‘grand slam’: Dutch GP stats | 2025 Dutch Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans