Friday, October 31, 2025

How has Aston Martin settled its financial breach with the FIA? - F1technical.net

Although the FIA announced that nine F1 teams were found in compliance with the 2024 financial regulations, the governing body revealed that a procedural breach was identified for Aston Martin.

Read more: How has Aston Martin settled its financial breach with the FIA? - F1technical.net

Round-up: F1 should start planning rules for 2035 now says Vasseur, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F1 should start planning rules for 2035 now says Vasseur, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Mekies praises Red Bull "for never giving up" on a tough weekend - F1technical.net

On the back of a challenging weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies was left to praise the Milton Keynes-based outfit for not giving up on a weekend when "we have been struggling a bit more than we wanted with the car."

Read more: Mekies praises Red Bull "for never giving up" on a tough weekend - F1technical.net

Norris wants to "keep doing what I'm doing," in the final races of the season - F1technical.net

Hot on the heels of his dominant victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris reckoned that he wants to "keep doing what I'm doing," in the final races of the season.

Read more: Norris wants to "keep doing what I'm doing," in the final races of the season - F1technical.net

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

"To go side-by-side with Max is a very cool feeling,' claims Bearman - F1technical.net

On the back of his best result in his F1 career, Haas driver Ollie Bearman admitted that it was " a very cool feeling" to go side-by-side with reigning champion Max Verstapppen.

Read more: "To go side-by-side with Max is a very cool feeling,' claims Bearman - F1technical.net

Leclerc reveals why he was particularly delighted with Ferrari's performance in Texas and Mexico - F1technical.net

Having clinched two podium finishes in the last two races in Austin and Texas, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc revealed that the Scuderia abandoned the development of its 2025 F1 car earlier than its rivals which made his satisfaction even greater after the Italian team's recent resurgence.

Read more: Leclerc reveals why he was particularly delighted with Ferrari's performance in Texas and Mexico - F1technical.net

Verstappen explains his near crash on the opening lap - F1technical.net

Having clinched another podium finish at the Mexico City Grand Prix, reigning champion Max Verstappen admitted that the beginning of his race "was very hectic."

Read more: Verstappen explains his near crash on the opening lap - F1technical.net

Monday, October 27, 2025

Ferrari's "podium is a great surprise," claims Leclerc - F1technical.net

Hot on the heels of his podium finish at the United States Grand Prix, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc admitted that his second consecutive podium finish was a "great surprise" for him and the Italian team.

Read more: Ferrari's "podium is a great surprise," claims Leclerc - F1technical.net

Round-up: Video shows violence in F1 fan area at Mexican Grand Prix, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Video shows violence in F1 fan area at Mexican Grand Prix, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Verstappen "didn't expect to be on the podium" at the Mexico City Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Reigning champion Max Verstappen admitted that he "didn't expect to be on the podium" at the Mexico City Grand Prix following his performance across the practice sessions when he struggled to keep his tyres alive on a longer distance.

Read more: Verstappen "didn't expect to be on the podium" at the Mexico City Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Norris thinks his Mexico GP display was "just my best performance through a whole weekend" - F1technical.net

Having dominated both qualifying and the 71-lap encounter at the Mexico City Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris admitted that his display at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez was "just my best performance through a whole weekend."

Read more: Norris thinks his Mexico GP display was "just my best performance through a whole weekend" - F1technical.net

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

NASCAR, F1 head-to-head TV ratings are in - Motorsport.com - NASCAR Cup - Stories

For the third time this year, NASCAR and Formula 1 were more or less competing for the same eyeballs on Sunday and the television ratings for both arrived on Wednesday afternoon.
The Cup Series, after a stretch of poor viewership numbers on USA Network, returned to over-the-air NBC on Sunday and the Yellow Wood 500 drew 2.556 million viewers for a race that began at 2 p.m. ET.
The Formula 1 ...Keep reading

Read more: NASCAR, F1 head-to-head TV ratings are in - Motorsport.com - NASCAR Cup - Stories

Round-up: Mercedes reveal concerns over Antonelli’s rear wing in US GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Mercedes reveal concerns over Antonelli’s rear wing in US GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Laurent Mekies’ hard truth on learning at the limit: “It’s going to hurt at some stage” - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

“If you want to be competitive, you need to be on the edge. If you are on the edge, it is going to hurt at some stage. It’s meant to happen.” That’s how Oracle Red Bull Racing’s CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies described the discipline of learning through difficult moments during episode one of the Securing the Win podcast. 
The Milton Keynes outfit knows this well after 20 ...Keep reading

Read more: Laurent Mekies’ hard truth on learning at the limit: “It’s going to hurt at some stage” - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Monday, October 20, 2025

Jenson Button warns "confidence is with Lando Norris, negativity is more with Oscar Piastri' - Motorsport.com

Jenson Button believes that Lando Norris has shown more confidence over recent races as he closes the gap to his McLaren team-mate and current championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Speaking ahead of the United States Grand Prix, the 2009 Formula 1 champion explained that if Norris could “come out on top” at the Circuit of The Americas then he would go into the remaining five race weekends of ...Keep reading

Read more: Jenson Button warns "confidence is with Lando Norris, negativity is more with Oscar Piastri' - Motorsport.com

Stella: Piastri, Norris could have done better job but title still in McLaren's hands - SkySports F1

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has admitted Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris "could have done a better job" at recent races but insists the drivers' title remains "in our hands" amid Max Verstappen's surge into contention.

Read more: Stella: Piastri, Norris could have done better job but title still in McLaren's hands - SkySports F1

Sunday, October 19, 2025

F1 US GP: Verstappen dominates from pole ahead of Norris; Piastri fifth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Max Verstappen has cruised to his fifth victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season by winning the United States Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris with championship leader Oscar Piastri only fifth.
The reigning four-time world champion never lost position from pole, while Norris pipped Charles Leclerc to the runner-up spot after a race-long battle between the pair. 
At Circuit of the Americas ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 US GP: Verstappen dominates from pole ahead of Norris; Piastri fifth - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Saturday, October 18, 2025

'Bad judgement call' - How will McLaren handle latest Norris-Piastri collision? - SkySports F1

With McLaren's handling of the Drivers' Championship battle between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris already in the spotlight, disaster struck as the pair both retired from Saturday's United States Grand Prix Sprint after another first-lap collision.

Read more: 'Bad judgement call' - How will McLaren handle latest Norris-Piastri collision? - SkySports F1

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

McLaren, Aston Martin and Racing Bulls reveal special US GP liveries | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Four Formula 1 teams will run special liveries at this weekend's United States Grand Prix. McLaren, Aston Martin and Racing Bulls will join Haas.

Read more: McLaren, Aston Martin and Racing Bulls reveal special US GP liveries | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Apple vice president responds to F1 broadcasting rights rumours: "We do love F1" - Motorsport.com - Culture - Stories

Apple senior vice president of services Eddy Cue has responded to the rumours about Apple acquiring the Formula 1 broadcasting rights in the United States during the Autosport Business Exchange: Rise of Racing in America event in New York.
With the current deal with ESPN coming to a close at the end of 2025, the doors opened for other broadcasters to enter a bid as the Disney-owned broadcaster ...Keep reading

Read more: Apple vice president responds to F1 broadcasting rights rumours: "We do love F1" - Motorsport.com - Culture - Stories

Apple's Eddy Cue: Once unknown Toto Wolff now treated like a 'movie star' in NYC - Motorsport.com - Culture - Stories

Eddy Cue, the the Vice President of Services for Apple, was speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange (ABX) in New York City on Wednesday, focusing the growing interest in Formula 1 stateside as the event celebrates the rise of racing in America.
"The athletes, they're incredible athletes," remarked Cue. "What they can do, very few other athletes can do ... you have those incredible brands ...Keep reading

Read more: Apple's Eddy Cue: Once unknown Toto Wolff now treated like a 'movie star' in NYC - Motorsport.com - Culture - Stories

Aston Martin denies Alonso F1 retirement talks for 2027 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Aston Martin team principal Andy Cowell says he’s heard nothing from Fernando Alonso regarding a potential plan to retire from Formula 1 at the end of the 2026 season.
Alonso is a two-time F1 world champion and the most experienced F1 driver in history with 419 grand prix starts, but has been on a 218-round winless streak.
The 44-year-old has been thinking about his future and, against all ...Keep reading

Read more: Aston Martin denies Alonso F1 retirement talks for 2027 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

'We are passengers to the car' - How difficult will Ferrari's end to 2025 prove? - SkySports F1

"At the moment it just feels like we are passengers to the car."

Read more: 'We are passengers to the car' - How difficult will Ferrari's end to 2025 prove? - SkySports F1

Monday, October 13, 2025

Zak Brown plays down dynasty talk as McLaren targets week-to-week execution - Motorsport.com

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team will keep its focus on the next race as talk of building on the team's dynasty have once again rekindled after its 10th constructors' championship ahead of the 2026 regulation change. 
The American discussed the success of the team under Andrea Stella, adding that his ambitions are simple: the next race is always the most important. 
“Do we want ...Keep reading

Read more: Zak Brown plays down dynasty talk as McLaren targets week-to-week execution - Motorsport.com

Zak Brown: Max Verstappen still a major threat as papaya rules still in play - Motorsport.com

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has confirmed that the team is not going to change its strategy in the drivers' championship after securing the constructors' title. 
After third and fourth-place finishes at the Singapore Grand Prix, the Woking outfit took the victory in the constructors' championship with six race weekends remaining in the season. This led some to question whether McLaren would ...Keep reading

Read more: Zak Brown: Max Verstappen still a major threat as papaya rules still in play - Motorsport.com

IndyCar ‘closest to what I can still race’ says Schumacher after test debut | IndyCar - RaceFans

Mick Schumacher tested an IndyCar for the first time on Monday and said the series could be the next-best thing for him if he remains unable to find a seat in Formula 1.

Read more: IndyCar ‘closest to what I can still race’ says Schumacher after test debut | IndyCar - RaceFans

Has Russell become F1's next best driver after Verstappen? - SkySports F1

"I feel ready to fight for a championship."

Read more: Has Russell become F1's next best driver after Verstappen? - SkySports F1

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Antonelli reveals "he got a little kick in the butt, but it was what I needed" - F1technical.net

Mercedes rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli revealed that he "got a little kick in the butt" after his disappointing weekend at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, but he admitted that "it was what I needed."

Read more: Antonelli reveals "he got a little kick in the butt, but it was what I needed" - F1technical.net

Round-up: Audi targets fighting for titles ‘by end of decade’ – Wheatley | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Audi targets fighting for titles ‘by end of decade’ – Wheatley | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Is Verstappen right that Red Bull had this potential in its F1 car all along? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Now that Red Bull has passed the high-downforce test in the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, it’s clear that its progress over recent weeks hasn’t been limited to just one type of circuit.
Of course, the Circuit of the Americas up next will pose a completely different challenge with its many medium-speed corners – the very type of corners that team boss Laurent Mekies pointed out to at ...Keep reading

Read more: Is Verstappen right that Red Bull had this potential in its F1 car all along? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Poll: Do you agree with Vowles’ call for more two-day grand prix weekends? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

James Vowles would like to see more two-day grand prix weekends in Formula 1. Do you agree with him? Have your say in this week's poll.

Read more: Poll: Do you agree with Vowles’ call for more two-day grand prix weekends? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Round-up: Ocon reveals he ‘collapsed in shower’ after Miami 2022 shunt, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Ocon reveals he ‘collapsed in shower’ after Miami 2022 shunt, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The surprising gesture from Fernando Alonso that almost got his McLaren colleagues fired - Motorsport.com

Fernando Alonso's former race engineer Mark Slade has discussed in an interview the moment the Spaniard gave his McLaren colleagues thousands of euros after a successful race at the Nürburgring in 2007 - something the team shut down almost immediately. 
Speaking in an interview, as quoted by Marca, Slade detailed the moments that led to the two-time champion giving out envelopes of cash as a ...Keep reading

Read more: The surprising gesture from Fernando Alonso that almost got his McLaren colleagues fired - Motorsport.com

Friday, October 10, 2025

Round-up: Palou alledges McLaren IndyCar offer was “based on lies” about F1 opportunity | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Palou alledges McLaren IndyCar offer was “based on lies” about F1 opportunity | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Announcement of Apple’s US F1 rights confirmation tipped for United States GP - Motorsport.com

According to a report from Puck, Apple is expected to confirm its United States Formula 1 media rights agreement at the United States Grand Prix in the Circuit of The Americas later this month. The package is reportedly worth around $140million per year, substantially more than what incumbent broadcaster ESPN is currently paying. 
According to the industry outlet, there is still friction ...Keep reading

Read more: Announcement of Apple’s US F1 rights confirmation tipped for United States GP - Motorsport.com

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll confronts online hate: "Just noise" - Motorsport.com

Aston Martin's Lance Stroll has detailed how he tunes out online criticism and backlash.
Stroll, who currently sits 13th in the 2025 drivers' standings, made his Formula 1 debut in 2017 with Williams, driving alongside Felipe Massa. He remained at the Grove outfit for the 2018 season before moving to Racing Point in 2019 when the team was bought by a consortium of investors led by his father ...Keep reading

Read more: Aston Martin's Lance Stroll confronts online hate: "Just noise" - Motorsport.com

Thursday, October 9, 2025

‘Dunne is a good fit’ – Red Bull boss drops hint over Irish star - SkySports F1

With the dust having settled on McLaren's sudden release of Alex Dunne, Sky Sports F1 assess how the young Irish star becoming a free agent could impact the driver market.

Read more: ‘Dunne is a good fit’ – Red Bull boss drops hint over Irish star - SkySports F1

All-new Racing Bulls driver line-up predicted for 2026 in hunt for next Max Verstappen - Motorsport.com

Three-time W Series champion Jamie Chadwick believes Racing Bulls could opt for an all-new driver line-up for 2026.
Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda's contract currently expires at the end of 2025, and it is understood that Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar could earn a promotion to the Milton Keynes outfit for next year, alongside four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.
Red Bull junior ...Keep reading

Read more: All-new Racing Bulls driver line-up predicted for 2026 in hunt for next Max Verstappen - Motorsport.com

NIKI Awards 2025: Toto Wolff honoured as Gerhard Berger and Helmut Marko also recognised - Motorsport.com

Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff was recognised at the NIKI Awards gala, named after three-time Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda, on Wednesday 8 October, as he received the Special Award.
Joining Wolff in receiving the prestigious award, which was presented by Lauda’s sons Mathias and Lukas, were fellow Austrians Gerhard Berger and Helmut Marko.
The awards at the Lotteries Sports ...Keep reading

Read more: NIKI Awards 2025: Toto Wolff honoured as Gerhard Berger and Helmut Marko also recognised - Motorsport.com

‘Good shout on staying out’: Did Verstappen consider a second pit stop in Singapore? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Did Max Verstappen consider making a second pit stop in the Singapore Grand Prix - or were Red Bull trying to provoke McLaren into pitting twice?

Read more: ‘Good shout on staying out’: Did Verstappen consider a second pit stop in Singapore? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

'Progress is not enough' - Hamilton issues Ferrari rallying cry after setback - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton has issued a rallying cry to his Ferrari team as he insisted he was "proud" of their efforts despite another underwhelming result at the Singapore Grand Prix.

Read more: 'Progress is not enough' - Hamilton issues Ferrari rallying cry after setback - SkySports F1

Valtteri Bottas reveals talks between Cadillac and Mercedes F1 teams ahead of 2026 - Motorsport.com

Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has confirmed that the Brackley outfit will not stand in his way should some early work come through for the Cadillac Formula 1 team.
The Finnish driver is set to join former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez at the American outfit for its debut year in the championship in 2026. 
While Bottas is currently under contract with Mercedes as a reserve driver ...Keep reading

Read more: Valtteri Bottas reveals talks between Cadillac and Mercedes F1 teams ahead of 2026 - Motorsport.com

Round-up: Sainz wants F1 to prioritise racing over celebrities in TV broadcasts, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Sainz wants F1 to prioritise racing over celebrities in TV broadcasts, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Antonelli reveals the reason that led to his dismal start at Singapore - F1technical.net

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted that he had difficulties during the second phase of his start, which saw him lose two places on the opening lap.

Read more: Antonelli reveals the reason that led to his dismal start at Singapore - F1technical.net

Monday, October 6, 2025

'Big deal' for Lando but 'not enough' for Max - Did Singapore swing title race? - SkySports F1

Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen were upstaged at the Singapore Grand Prix, but their finishing positions behind George Russell had significant implications in Formula 1's 2025 title race.

Read more: 'Big deal' for Lando but 'not enough' for Max - Did Singapore swing title race? - SkySports F1

Round-up: Hamilton responds to Alonso’s radio rant about him, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Hamilton responds to Alonso’s radio rant about him, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton reflects on "tough week" with heartfelt Instagram message - Motorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton reflected on his "tough week" following the Singapore Grand Prix, sharing a strong message on Instagram.
Hamilton shared the news that his beloved dog, Roscoe, had sadly passed on Sunday 28 September in an announcement on the Monday ahead of the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
After fielding questions about his loss, the British driver went on to qualify in sixth for ...Keep reading

Read more: Lewis Hamilton reflects on "tough week" with heartfelt Instagram message - Motorsport.com

Sunday, October 5, 2025

“The last thing I want is to make contact with my teammate,” Norris offers his verdict on ... - F1technical.net

Reflecting on the incident with his team-mate Oscar Piastri at the start of the Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris reckoned that “the last thing I want is to make contact with my teammate.”

Read more: “The last thing I want is to make contact with my teammate,” Norris offers his verdict on ... - F1technical.net

Russell 'feels ready to fight for a championship' - BBC Sport

Mercedes driver George Russell says he "feels ready to fight for a championship" after taking a dominant victory in the Singapore Grand Prix.

Read more: Russell 'feels ready to fight for a championship' - BBC Sport

Friday, October 3, 2025

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

Oscar Piastri was the quickest driver come the end of the first day of the Singapore Grand Prix, with the championship leader having set a best time of 1m 30.714s in FP2. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers drivers' reactions.

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

Round-up: Lawson says he ‘thought Red Bull would give me time’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Lawson says he ‘thought Red Bull would give me time’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Chris Harris: Max Verstappen has outgrown his "Drive to Survive" villain caricature - Motorsport.com

Former Top Gear host and popular automotive journalist Chris Harris discussed the rise in popularity of four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen in the UK.
"How did this podcast become the Max Verstappen Appreciation Society? I don't know how it happened, but I do believe we're part of a groundswell of appreciation for Max in the UK that wasn't there maybe even six months ago, because you ...Keep reading

Read more: Chris Harris: Max Verstappen has outgrown his "Drive to Survive" villain caricature - Motorsport.com

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Leclerc struggles to find answers for Ferrari’s disappointing season in 2025 - F1technical.net

Ferrari suffered a tough weekend at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix two weeks ago. The Scuderia put in a dominant performance on the opening day of the Baku weekend, with Lewis Hamilton having set the benchmark on Friday ahead of his team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Read more: Leclerc struggles to find answers for Ferrari’s disappointing season in 2025 - F1technical.net

Norris reveals Ryder Cup inspiration in comeback F1 title bid - SkySports F1

Lando Norris says the US team's unexpected comeback to challenge on the final day of the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black underlines why never giving up in sport is crucial as he bids to energise his own title bid in F1.

Read more: Norris reveals Ryder Cup inspiration in comeback F1 title bid - SkySports F1

“It’s not what I came for in F1”: Hadjar “refusing to do” some social media stunts | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Isack Hadjar says some of the social media requests he had this year 'just don't sound right' and he has refused to go along with them.

Read more: “It’s not what I came for in F1”: Hadjar “refusing to do” some social media stunts | Formula 1 - RaceFans