Norris Rejects Claims Fastest Lap Rule Change Tied to Singapore

Oct.18 - Lando Norris doubts a Formula 1 regulation has been scrapped because of a highly controversial incident involving him at the Singapore GP. At Thursday's World Motor Sport..

McLaren hints at Red Bull cheating as FIA scrutinizes illegal device

Oct.18 - McLaren's two drivers have strongly hinted that Red Bull has been caught out in a clear-cut case of cheating. As Formula 1 congregated in Austin on Thursday, word spread..

Red Bull Escalates Mind Games as Championship Battle with McLaren Heats Up

Oct.18 - Red Bull is turning up the psychological warfare ahead of the final and decisive phase of its increasingly tense championship battle with McLaren. Dr Helmut Marko headed..

Perez Shuts Down Retirement Rumors, Vows Red Bull Return in 2025

Oct.18 - Sergio Perez has in Austin repeated his mantra about being "100 percent certain" that he will still be a Red Bull driver in 2025. Even prior to the energy drink company's..

Bottas Pushes Audi-Sauber for Final Decision on 2025 F1 Future

Oct.18 - Audi-owned Sauber will finally decide who Nico Hulkenberg's 2025 teammate will be within the month of October. That's the claim of Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung..

Red Bull Upgrades Tested as Verstappen Battles for Championship

Oct.17 - There is a very real risk that Max Verstappen will not cling onto his points lead all the way to the F1 season finale in Abu Dhabi. That's the view of two former grand..

Colapinto's Next F1 Move Remains Uncertain for 2025

Oct.17 - Franco Colapinto admits he is still without a full-time race seat in Formula 1 for 2025. Prior to Williams dropping Logan Sargeant just a few races ago, the 21-year-old..

Simpler F1 Rules Needed for Future Renault Engine Comeback

Oct.17 - Renault is unlikely to return to Formula 1 as a works engine manufacturer unless the rules are simplified, group CEO Luca de Meo admits. F1 engine makers who are still..

Ocon's Haas Move Signals Big Plans with Toyota Partnership Ahead

Oct.17 - Esteban Ocon decided to sign with Haas without knowing the Ferrari-powered team would go on to also announce a new alliance with Toyota. Ocon, whose relationship with the..

Nikita Mazepin Reflects as Formula 1 Career Closes for Good

Oct.17 - Nikita Mazepin admits his Formula 1 dream is over. Since the Russian driver and his father's company Uralkali were axed by Haas at the outbreak of the 2022 Ukraine..

Tom Stallard 2024 Beyond the Grid Podcast interview

Tom Stallard, McLaren's Director of Human Performance and Oscar Piastri's race engineer, isn’t just a key figure in Formula 1 – he’s a man with a resume that turns heads...

Now Piastri Rumored to Join Red Bull After Perez's Slump?

Oct.16 - A fascinating rumour about Oscar Piastri is swirling around the Formula 1 world just ahead of the sport's return to action this weekend in Austin. Red Bull's Dr Helmut..

Sainz Keeps His Silence After Binotto's Explosive Hamilton Comment

Oct.16 - Carlos Sainz is keeping his lips zipped after a prominent Formula 1 personality said he would not have replaced the Spaniard with Lewis Hamilton. "No," said former..

Red Bull’s Title Hopes Rest on Decisive Triple Header Series

Oct.16 - A "decisive" series of grands prix are now looming for Red Bull. The team, whose recent Formula 1 dominance has faded as the 2024 season progressed, is debuting a..

Bottas Stands Firm on F1 Focus Despite Sauber Struggles and Doubts

Oct.16 - Valtteri Bottas thinks his reputation in Formula 1 was damaged by his three post-Mercedes seasons at Sauber. The Finn admits leaving Mercedes enhanced his enjoyment of..

Colapinto's Cheeky Merchandise Comments Stir Passion Among Fans

Oct.16 - Franco Colapinto admits he might just have landed himself in hot water with Williams. With Carlos Sainz taking over his race seat next year, mid-season debutant Colapinto..

All info you need to see before the 2024 US F1 GP starts

While Formula 1 headed to Austin in 2023 with both World Championships decided in Red Bull's favor due to the all-conquering RB19, the 2024 US Grand Prix comes with certain doubts..

Liberty Media Considers Replacing Domenicali as F1 CEO in 2025?

Oct.15 - Question marks are arising about Stefano Domenicali's job at the very top of Liberty Media-owned Formula 1. Last week at the Il Festival dello Sport event in Trento, the..

Hulkenberg Neutral on 2025 Audi Teammate Amid Schumacher Speculation

Oct.15 - Nico Hulkenberg says he is staying "completely neutral" about whether Audi-owned Sauber should sign up Mick Schumacher for 2025. Insiders left Singapore after the most..

Marko Warns Red Bull’s Ford Power Shift May Cost Verstappen

Oct.15 - The radical switch to its own engine program in collaboration with Ford is a major risk for Red Bull, Dr Helmut Marko admits. With the team's current impressive works..

Aston Martin Defends Drugovich’s Development Amid F1’s Youth Bottleneck

Oct.15 - Mike Krack has defended F1 team Aston Martin's driver development program. The Lawrence Stroll-owned team is rapidly and impressively developing in every area, even..

Buenos Aires F1 Bid Gains Momentum, Argentina Prepares for 2025 Race

Oct.15 - Argentina's bid to join the Formula 1 race calendar is gaining momentum. Two weeks ago, bolstered by improving economic conditions in the country and Franco Colapinto's..

Verstappen Favored to Win Fourth Title Amid Red Bull's Struggles?

Oct.15 - If "mental strength" makes the difference in 2024, Max Verstappen will emerge with his fourth consecutive drivers' world championship. That's the view of Red Bull..

Newey: 2026 F1 Regulations Threaten Racing's Original Character

Oct.14 - Adrian Newey has hit out at Formula 1's rules revolution for 2026. Renowned as perhaps the most talented technical mind in the sport's history, the 65-year-old has been..

Binotto Criticizes Ferrari’s Hamilton Move, Questions Team’s Loyalty to Leclerc

Oct.14 - Mattia Binotto says he would not have signed Lewis Hamilton if he was still team boss at Ferrari. "No," he bluntly told Corriere della Sera. "But he did well to accept..

After Title Glory, Pourchaire Faces F1's Tough Reality in 2024

Oct.14 - Reigning Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire says he has been left with "nothing". In past years, the F2 title was basically a guarantee of a step up to Formula 1. But..

Toyota Insists No F1 Team Plans Despite Haas Partnership Boost

Oct.14 - Toyota has "no plans" to buy or set up a Formula 1 team or build a power unit. That's the insistence of Masaya Kaji, director of Toyota Gazoo, which shocked the F1 world..

Mercedes Power Won't Solve Alpine’s Struggles Warns Williams Boss Vowles

Oct.14 - A Mercedes power unit is no guarantee of a more competitive future for Alpine. That is the assessment of James Vowles, boss of the customer Mercedes-powered Williams..

Mercedes Rookie Antonelli Reflects on Bold Monza Debut Crash

Oct.14 - Kimi Antonelli admits his 2025 teammate, George Russell, "wasn't too happy" with the 18-year-old rookie's first official Formula 1 session at Monza. Antonelli was in..

Vowles Admits Williams Unprepared for Adrian Newey’s Caliber

Oct.14 - Williams "wasn't ready" for Formula 1's top technical figure Adrian Newey. That's the view of the Grove based team's boss James Vowles, who very publicly tried to woo the..

Europe should investigate Liberty's MotoGP deal

Oct.14 - The boss of Formula E wants the European Commission to look into Liberty Media's acquisition of the MotoGP series. Alejandro Agag told the Financial Times that because..

Audi Sauber Considers Schumacher for All-German F1 Lineup Next Year

Oct.14 - Mick Schumacher is "definitely" an option to complete an all-German driver lineup at Audi-owned Sauber in 2025. Mere days and weeks ago, it appeared that the former Haas..

GM and Cadillac’s F1 Entry Still Firm Despite Rejection

Oct.11 - General Motors, via its Cadillac brand, is still keen to enter Formula 1. In recent days, the motor racing world was shocked by the news that Michael Andretti is stepping..

Newey Shapes Alonso’s Final F1 Chapter Beyond 2026

Oct.11 - Fernando Alonso says he will consult with Adrian Newey before deciding to end his Formula 1 racing career. The Spaniard admits he got immediately and personally involved..

South Africa & Rwanda Battle to Host Africa's First GP Since 1993

Oct.11 - Several projects on the continent appear to be in competition for a future African GP. This year's FIA prize gala will take place in Rwanda, with the East African country..

Hamilton’s Ferrari Move Signals New Challenge for Leclerc

Oct.11 - Charles Leclerc did not try to stop Lewis Hamilton from joining Ferrari, team boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed. Hamilton's deal from 2025 means not only the end of..

Red Bull’s Lawson & Tsunoda Duel for 2025 Spot Beside Max

Oct.11 - Dr Helmut Marko is now openly admitting that Yuki Tsunoda is "a candidate" to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing from 2025. The Japanese driver, who until now has..

Four Drivers Hit Mugello Track for Pirelli’s Tire Test Amid Clearing Skies

Oct.11 - After a rain-soaked start, clear skies finally returned to Mugello, allowing the second day of Pirelli’s highly anticipated tire test to proceed as planned. The Tuscan..

Schumacher Credits Hulkenberg for Haas’s Dramatic 2024 Comeback

Oct.11 - Gunther Steiner's absence is not necessarily the reason for the drastic improvement made by the small American team Haas in 2024. That is the view of Ralf Schumacher,..

Aston Martin's Krack Praises FIA’s Latest 2026 Regulation Overhaul

Oct.11 - Mike Krack has given the thumbs-up to the latest tweaks that have been made to Formula 1's all-new technical regulations for 2026. At the most recent F1 Commission..

Haas Partners With Toyota & Launches Multi-Year F1 Deal Today

Oct.11 - Haas really is teaming up with carmaker giant Toyota in Formula 1. Some months ago, after Toyota officials were spotted in the small American team's garage at..

Ocon Exits Alpine & Looks to Haas for Fresh Start Now

Oct.10 - Esteban Ocon insists he doesn't want to make "headlines" by offering his real opinion about Alpine's decline in Formula 1. But the French driver, who is switching to the..

Andretti Steps Back & Sparks US Political F1 Investigation

Oct.10 - Some fascinating moves are afoot in the worlds of Formula 1 and United States politics. Earlier this year, Donald Trump caused a stir when he attended the grand prix in..

Sauber's Swift Moves: Audi F1 to Operate Independently in 2026

Oct.10 - Audi is setting up its involvement in Formula 1 so that the team in Hinwil retains independent decision-making control. With Renault's rival team Alpine struggling on..

Alpine’s Briatore Opens Door for Sainz to Join in 2026

Oct.10 - Flavio Briatore says he will keep the door open at Alpine for Carlos Sainz. With no vacancies at a top team for 2025, Ferrari refugee Sainz fielded offers from the likes..

Massa Predicts Colapinto Could Take Audi’s Final Grid Spot

Oct.10 - Felipe Massa thinks Audi might snap up impressive Formula 1 rookie Franco Colapinto for 2025. It's the last real vacancy on next year's grid, with Williams boss James..

Red Bull Leadership Crisis Now Threatens Verstappen's 2024 Title Hopes

Oct.10 - Dr Helmut Marko is calling for unity amid a tumultuous period for Red Bull Racing. Although Max Verstappen is now more confident the team is starting to "understand" the..

Alonso: Driving at 90 Percent Reduces F1’s Safety Car Interruptions

Oct.10 - Fernando Alonso has countered on-track rival George Russell's criticism of the current tyres in Formula 1. Last month, Mercedes driver Russell slammed the inconsistency..

Audi Unshaken as Renault Abandons 2026 F1 Engine Project

Oct.9 - Audi insists it is not at all spooked by fellow manufacturer Renault's decision to scrap its 2026 works Formula 1 engine plan. While Renault is departing, almost certainly..

Marko Reveals Mateschitz Loss and Horner Scandal Hit Red Bull Hard

Oct.9 - The late 2022 death of Dietrich Mateschitz was the leading cause of Adrian Newey's decision to leave Red Bull. That is the suspicion of team advisor Dr Helmut Marko,..