
F1 plans changes to deter frivolous protests
Formula 1 teams and the FIA are to discuss increasing deposit fees for protests and similar appeals to stop frivolous complaints in the future […]
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Formula One Commission meets
FOM claims the sport's global fanbase is 827 million with a year-on-year increase of over 10% including growth in the US fanbase of 52 million, up 11% year-on-year […]
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‘Big question mark’ over Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull future raised by jv
The continued presence of Yuki Tsunoda in the Red Bull is a "big question mark" for the second-half of F1 2025, as per to Jacques Villeneuve […]
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I didn’t have a tough time alongside Verstappen like his recent team mates – Sainz
Carlos Sainz Jnr says he doesn't understand why Red Bull never gave him the opportunity to drive for their top team in Formula 1 alongside Max Verstappen […]
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Ben Sulayem asked us to judge his record. So we did
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem challenged Jon Noble to look at his election manifesto to judge how much he has achieved. Here are the results […]
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Carlos Sainz 'completely shocked' by Lewis Hamilton bombshell in Ferrari confession
Carlos Sainz opened up on the timeline of negotiations which ultimately resulted in Ferrari dropping him for Lewis Hamilton […]
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Belgian Grand Prix: Preview - Williams
We're coming with some updated package items, so it will be great to see how these perform on a more difficult track […]
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Franco Colapinto warned of Alpine F1 axe with Flavio Briatore a ‘bomb ready to explode’
Franco Colapinto is fighting for his F1 future at Alpine […]
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George Russell’s Mercedes F1 contract delay branded “bizarre” amid Max Verstappen interest
“Based on the performance right now, even if there was a change in Mercedes’ line-up, you wouldn’t think it would be George who would be the change.” […]
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Beloved F1 circuit takes aim at 'fake news' after worrying online rumours
Circuit Zandvoort has issued a statement to shut down reports of damage to the circuit as "fake news", after recent heavy rainfall […]
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What's really going on with F1's under-fire 2026 rules
The reviews haven't been great when it comes to what to expect from the 2026 generation of F1 cars. Does F1 face a genuine risk of disappointment? […]
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Yuki Tsunoda told he must be “exceptional” with Red Bull F1 future “a big question mark”
“He was pushing so hard to go from the small team to the big team. He’s a good driver, but you have to be exceptional” […]
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Carlos Sainz: “I don’t understand why” Red Bull rejected me as Max Verstappen team-mate
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz “doesn’t understand” why he was refused an opportunity to return to the Red Bull fold and prove himself against Max Verstappen after being dropped by Ferrari for 2025. Sainz was given his start in F1 through the Red Bull junior programme, joining the series in 2015 at Toro Rosso alongside Verstappen. However, tensions flared between the pair as […]
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Valtteri Bottas on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 learning curve: “It’s not rocket science”
Valtteri Bottas weighs in on Lewis Hamilton's slow adaptation at Ferrari […]
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Belgian Grand Prix: Preview - Alpine
Both Pierre and Franco will be aiming for positive weekends in Belgium as the team enters the final double-header before the summer shutdown […]
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“Big break” tipped for Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari with new upgrade at F1 Belgian GP
Prediction made for Ferrari rear suspension upgrade at F1 Belgian Grand Prix […]
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F1 news: Alpine design boss reveals bold pre-season development gamble
Alpine's technical director admits "we need assistance" as the team attempts to lift itself from the foot of the Constructors' Championship […]
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Will Ferrari’s suspension upgrade ease the pressure on Fred Vasseur? F1 Belgian GP talking points
A look at the major talking points heading into this weekend's F1 Belgian Grand Prix […]
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Brown: Surprised by the “timing” of Horner’s firing
McLaren CEO Zak Brown admitted that while he was not surprised by the firing of Christian Horner from his role at the helm of Red Bull Racing, he was surprised by its timing. Horner was sacked days after the 2025 British Grand Prix in Silverstone, which shocked the Formula 1 community, and rival Brown was one of those surprised by its timing. Brown and Horner have had a history of bickering and politicking over the years, and none of them […]
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Can Adrian Newey actually see air? F1 design guru responds
Aston Martin quizzed their recently-arrived F1 design icon Adrian Newey on whether it is true he can see air […]
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Rain in F1 Belgian GP could wreck Pirelli's strategy experiment
A strategic experiment Pirelli has been preparing for since early May could be imperiled by the weather at this week's Belgian Grand Prix.The recent heatwave across north-west Europe has given way to a cyclonic low-pressure system pulling in rain from the Atlantic. Heavy, thundery showers are expected to deposit up to 50mm of rain in the UK, northern France and Belgium over the next four […]
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Sauber’s breakthrough down to upgrade focused on ‘driveability not downforce’
Sauber says their successful recent upgrade targeted drive-ability rather than performance. Nico Hulkenberg's Silverstone podium was the team's first for 12 years […]
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Lewis Hamilton conducts private test as Ferrari breakthrough achieved - report
Cautious optimism is reportedly the vibe at Ferrari after a successful new rear suspension test at their Mugello track […]
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Carlos Sainz was told by Ferrari “we will continue, for sure” into F1 2025
Carlos Sainz was in advanced contract talks with Ferrari when he was delivered the news about Lewis Hamilton's arrival […]
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Matt Bishop: The truly brilliant racer who's been largely forgotten
Even those who recognise the name will know him simply as 'The other Ascari', but this pre-war racer who died a century ago was one of the all-time greats. Matt Bishop tells the tragically short tale of Antonio Ascari […]
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Red Bull's first ever F1 weekend without Horner - What to watch for at Belgian GP
With Red Bull reeling from Christian Horner's departure, Lando Norris on a hot streak, and Max Verstappen facing swirling rumours, the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix promises drama both on and off the track […]
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‘Nothing has proven’ Mercedes F1 2026 favourite as Red Bull update emerges
Red Bull senior advisor Helmut Marko played down the idea that Mercedes will best interpret the new F1 2026 engine regulations […]
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Lando Norris called “his own worst enemy” as mental “baggage” threatens F1 title hopes
Jenson Button's advice for Lando Norris amid an intense F1 title battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri […]
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Belgian Grand Prix: Preview - Haas
We know we underperformed on Sunday at Silverstone, so we're keen to put that right […]
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Revealed: Mercedes' plan to help Kimi Antonelli recover early-season promise
Kimi Antonelli has endured difficult races recently, with the highly-rated rookie going through growing pains typical of his inexperience […]
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Jacques Villeneuve snubs Lewis Hamilton for Fernando Alonso: ‘He disappears too often’
“He always had seasons where he had a few races where he disappeared. He wasn’t there anymore, and suddenly the light turned on again, and he was a killer again. Whereas Alonso is always there.” […]
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1998 Belgian GP: When the Schumachers went to war
Few races in the last 25 years of Formula 1 can attest to providing the same kind of drama the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix offered.From the huge start-line pile-up to the shock 1-2 for Jordan, there are many, many moments that make the race stand out.But it was also the day the Schumacher brothers would both go to war, left aggrieved after feeling they had each been denied a potential […]
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Max Verstappen now ‘more likely to stay’ at Red Bull as rumours swirl ahead of F1 Belgian GP
Max Verstappen's F1 future continues to be the main talking point ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix […]
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‘Bizarre’ George Russell situation called out as Mercedes contract wait continues
David Coulthard believes it is "bizarre" that George Russell does not yet have a contract for the 2026 season with Mercedes […]
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Guenther Steiner lays out conditions for F1 team principal return
Guenther Steiner reveals what will tempt to return to the role of team principal […]
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Everything you need to know about the F1 safety car
Formula 1 is often celebrated for its speed and cutting-edge technology, but behind all the action is a carefully orchestrated system designed to ensure the safety of drivers, marshals, and […]
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Max Verstappen to Mercedes? New theory presented by Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya suspects Max Verstappen may have already signed with Mercedes after allegedly meeting with Toto Wolff […]
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Button: Hamilton an extreme talent but Verstappen
Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen is the “most rounded F1 driver there has ever been,” insisting the Dutchman can extract more performance from a car than anyone else, including “extreme talent” Lewis Hamilton. Speaking on The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X, 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Button, reflected on Verstappen’s evolution since debuting in 2015. The Englishman was also Hamilton’s teammate at McLaren. Despite a more challenging 2025 season that sees Verstaoppen third in the standings – 69 points […]
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How Mercedes and Aston Martin F1 safety cars compare
Formula 1 uses both Mercedes and Aston Martin safety cars. Here's why - and how they are different […]
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How will Red Bull change after Horner? Seven talking points for the 2025 Belgian GP
Red Bull begin life after Horner, restarts are under the microscope and Pirelli has a tricky tyre choice for a sprint race weekend. Here are the Belgian Grand Prix talking points […]
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Patrese: McLaren should let Norris and Piastri fight freely
Six-time Grand Prix winner Riccardo Patrese believes McLaren will produce the Formula 1 World Champion this season, but insists the team should not favour either Lando Norris or Oscar Piastri as the title battle unfolds, starting with the forthcoming Belgian Grand Prix. Patrese, the 1992 Formula 1 World Championship runner-up, praised Norris for bouncing back strongly after what he labelled a “rookie mistake” in Canada, suggesting the Briton’s resilience could prove crucial in the championship run-in against his McLaren teammate […]
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Red Bull without Horner as Norris, Piastri title battle resumes in Belgium
Formula 1 is back after a mini break as the second half of the 2025 season begins with the Belgian Grand Prix; watch every session of the Sprint weekend in Belgium, starting with Practice at 11.30am and Sprint Qualifying at 3.30pm on Friday - live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Leclerc confirms 'very interesting' Lewis Hamilton feedback after Ferrari switch
Charles Leclerc has had a mind-opening experience since Lewis Hamilton arrived at Ferrari from Mercedes for F1 2025 […]
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When might the full impact of Christian Horner's firing be felt at Red Bull?
Red Bull starts a new era in F1 this weekend, following the shock dismissal of former team boss Christian Horner after a 20-year reign […]
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Piastri's biggest McLaren complaint and an update aversion explained
Oscar Piastri explains to The Race how he really gets on with McLaren's tricky 2025 F1 car, and why he's been resisting taking the upgrade that's helped Lando Norris […]
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Round-up: Red Bull ‘assume Verstappen will stay’ says Marko, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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F1 news: Permane sends 'Red Bull Austria' message; Marko's driver admission
Alan Permane thanked senior figures at Red Bull for his promotion, while Helmut Marko made an admission about their drivers […]
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There is nothing stranger than Formula 1 politics
Formula 1 politics remain “stranger than anything”, says Riccardo Patrese, referencing the leadership of FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem who is up for re-election at the end of this year sentiments sdhared by Johnny Herbert. Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of the sport, Patrese said politics in Formula 1 remain as bizarre and disruptive as ever: “You never know in Formula 1; everything can change day by day. There is nothing stranger than Formula 1 politics.” Tim Mayer, who stands […]
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Isack Hadjar issues major Sergio Perez update amid Cadillac F1 rumours
Isack Hadjar said he is hearing "a lot of positives" about Sergio Perez's F1 chances as the Mexican is linked to Cadillac […]
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Belgian Grand Prix: Preview - McLaren
After the incredible 1-2 finish at our home race last time out, which meant so much to the team, we head to one of the most historic circuits on the calendar fully energised […]
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Lando Norris scoffs at ‘pre-school’ McLaren accusation linked to Red Bull
Lando Norris said Red Bull's suggestion that McLaren were putting water in their tyres was "pre-school" and was "nonsense." […]
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Horner’s firing not a surprise given “drama” at Red Bull – Brown
Red Bull's decision to fire team principal Christian Horner was not a surprise to McLaren's Zak Brown, apart from the timing of their decision […]
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Carlos Sainz points out he “didn’t have a tough time” as Max Verstappen F1 teammate
Carlos Sainz recalls his time as Max Verstappen's teammate at Toro Rosso […]
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Mick Schumacher given boost in F1 return chances after “very positive” Cadillac talks
Is Mick Schumacher on course to make a return to the F1 grid in 2026? […]
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O'Ward: Cadillac rumours like Alonso-Swift
IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward has laughed off talk of a switch to Formula 1 with Cadillac, likening it to the rumours surrounding Fernando Alonso and popstar Taylor Swift […]
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Liam Lawson hits back at Red Bull F1 criticism: ‘I needed time, and I wasn’t given it’
Liam Lawson sets the record straight on his short time with Red Bull […]
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