
Round-up: Horner replaced for “performance” reasons says Marko, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Feliz cumpleaños Fernando Alonso. 44 es un buen número
Today, Fernando Alonso turns 44 today. He was only four years old when he began karting, using a kart built by his father two years earlier. Very quickly, the Spanish Formula 1 legend driver showed impressive skill behind the wheel. By 1988, he was already collecting trophies, including the 1990 Asturias championship, which he won with a clean sweep, triumphing in all eight rounds of the season. He went on to win the cadet title in 1991, and the Spanish […]
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Christian Horner saga update as fia announce Red Bull disqualification
Tuesday's F1 news includes an update on the employee at the heart of the Christian Horner saga as the fia hits a Red Bull driver with a dsq […]
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Daniel Ricciardo makes fresh admission in new life after F1 update
Almost a year after his F1 retirement, Daniel Ricciardo has offered a fresh insight into how he's adjust to life out of the cockpit […]
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Martin Brundle claims major Mercedes error over ‘protected species’ Kimi Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli is "lucky" that he is a "protected species" at Mercedes and free of danger, unlike if he was a "Red Bull youngster" […]
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Red Bull provides strongest signal yet on Max Verstappen’s 2026 F1 plans
It now appears increasingly likely that Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull in 2026, despite renewed interest from Mercedes in recent months […]
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Helmut Marko makes huge Max Verstappen claim over Red Bull future
After all the noise of a move to Mercedes, Max Verstappen will remain a Red Bull driver for F1 2026, at least according to Helmut Marko […]
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Esteban Ocon slams “costly mistake” in Haas’ Belgian GP strategy
“The thing that really pissed me off is that it's not the first time it happened.” Perhaps unexpectedly, this quote belongs to Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu, as he reflected on the British Grand Prix – where Haas faltered in mixed weather conditions – in the paddock during the buildup to F1’s race at Spa-Francorchamps.The Haas Formula 1 team principal insisted his outfit […]
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Marko: Horner sacking ‘primarily’ down to performance
Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull earlier in July after more than 20 years in charge of the team; Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko spoke exclusively to Sky Germany about Horners dismissal; watch the Hungarian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday […]
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Is this Lewis Hamilton’s best chance of ending his F1 podium drought? Hungarian GP talking points
A look at the major talking points heading into this weekend's F1 Hungarian Grand Prix […]
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Martin Brundle makes fia action demand as fears rise over wet weather races
Martin Brundle believes the approach to wet-weather racing in Formula 1 has become "extremely risk-averse" […]
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Marko: I can confirm Verstappen will drive for Red Bull in 2026
Following speculation regarding the future of Max Verstappen with Red Bull Racing, Helmut Marko revealed the team will have their superstar in their car for 2026. Marko, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, said Monday that the four-time defending Formula 1 champion would return to the team in 2026 despite reported interest from Mercedes. A widely reported exit clause in Verstappen’s Red Bull contract would have allowed him to leave the team at year’s end if he were fourth or lower in […]
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Williams names Axel Kruse chief operations director ahead of 2026 F1 push
Williams has appointed Formula 1 stalwart Axel Kruse as its chief operations director, ending his 15-year stint with the rival Sauber squad.Kruse was the Swiss outfit’s chief operating officer, but will now start his new role on 1 September replacing Fred Brousseau, who is set to return to his native Canada.This will not be Kruse's first association with Williams as he was previously a […]
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Truth behind Mercedes meeting after Goerge Russell ‘worst performance’ claim
Mercedes met on Monday to discuss an underwhelming Belgian gp, described as George Russell as its worst of F1 2025 […]
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Former Sauber COO joins Williams
Williams has announced the appointment of Axel Kruse as its Chief Operations Director […]
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Bortoleto gets new team-mate as Sauber make Hungarian gp change for FP1
Paul Aron will be back behind the wheel for Sauber in the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix […]
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Hungarian Grand Prix: Preview - McLaren
We will be targeting another competitive weekend to take us into the summer break […]
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F1 Fantasy: McLaren dominate, Hamilton storms back at Spa
McLaren were once again the team to beat in a stormy Belgian Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri held off a charging Lando Norris to win—and score the most points in this week’s F1 Fantasy. On the opening lap, Piastri dived past his teammate to snatch the lead, setting up a tense battle for victory. When the pair pitted on alternate strategies, it seemed to be to be advantage Norris on the more durable hard tyre. But a string of errors […]
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McLaren driver 'hurt' after fia action takes away Belgian Grand Prix F2 win
A McLaren driver has issued a statement after being stripped of a race victory at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, admitting it "hurts." […]
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Worrying Franco Colapinto future update as two F1 alternatives emerge for Alpine seat
Is time running out for Franco Colapinto at Alpine? […]
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New Lewis Hamilton evidence emerges after cryptic Charles Leclerc comments
New Lewis Hamilton evidence has emerged after the Ferrari driver made cryptic comments about Charles Leclerc at the Belgian gp at Spa […]
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Toto Wolff branded “horrible to negotiate with” as George Russell waits for new F1 deal
Toto Wolff is a tough negotiator, according to former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg […]
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New development as Christian Horner accuser completes move away from Red Bull
New development for the staff member at the heart of Christian Horner saga some 18-months after allegations became public […]
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Mercedes' car changes behind Kimi Antonelli's recent F1 struggles
Recent changes to Mercedes' 2025 Formula 1 car may well be to blame for the team's drop in form, according to trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin, who theorises this is hurting rookie driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli more than his more experienced team-mate. Antonelli has endured a miserable run of form over the last seven races, with four retirements and two non-scoring finishes […]
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Verstappen is in his longest run of races without a podium finish for six years
Max Verstappen is in his longest run without a podium finish since 2019. Read on for more stats and facts from the Belgian Grand Prix […]
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Andrea Stella: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri at same level as other F1 champions I’ve worked with
Andrea Stella compares Lando Norris at Oscar Piastri to past F1 champions […]
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Oscar Piastri on track to break remarkable Lewis Hamilton record in F1 2025
Oscar Piastri is on course to beat this astonishing Lewis Hamilton record […]
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Red Bull undermined ‘superb’ Tsunoda - so is breakthrough real?
A best qualifying so far undone by a Red Bull error, so how much did we learn about Yuki Tsunoda and his so called 'breakthrough' at the Belgian Grand Prix? […]
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Christian Horner 'move on' message sent as arch rival makes clear statement
McLaren Racing ceo has claimed the racing world will "move on" quickly from Christian Horner after his Red Bull sacking […]
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Brundle: I suspect Horner overplayed his hand
Former Formula 1 driver and current pundit of the sport Martin Brundle played the power struggle game within Red Bull and lost, hence his shock exit. Horner was fired from his role as Red Bull Racing boss just days after the 2025 British Grand Prix, with Laurent Mekies replacing him and making his debut with the team at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix. After buying the struggling Jaguar F1 outfit at the end of 2004, the late Red Bull co-founder […]
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New Red Bull boss makes feelings clear on new RB21 updates
Laurent Mekies, new team principal at Red Bull, has made it clear there's work to do on the RB21, despite its updates […]
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Matt Bishop: Sparks fly when genius meets brilliance at the Hungarian GP
Hungary has hosted thrilling duels between Tazio Nuvolari and Bernd Rosemeyer; between Ayrton Senna and Nelson Piquet. Will 2025 bring another battle between Formula 1's brightest talents? asks Matt Bishop […]
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Hungarian Grand Prix: Preview - Haas
If we operate and execute everything, put the right balance on the car, and the driver performs, we're going to be competitive […]
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Turkey preparing bid to rejoin F1 calendar
Turkish motorsports officials are aiming to clinch a long-term return of Formula 1 to Istanbul, and are prepared to step in and host a grand prix as early as 2026 if required. Turkey hosted F1 annually between 2005 and 2011 at Istanbul Park, a Hermann Tilke designed venue on the Asian side of the Bosporus, until it was dropped from the calendar due to funding issues. The race returned […]
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Ferrari rule out further ‘major upgrade package’ for rest of 2025 F1 season
“For sure we will have to bring some small items until the end, more related to the layout of the track or the weather conditions or whatever, but no big package.” […]
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Lewis Hamilton set to make imminent announcement after cryptic post
Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton is set to make an imminent announcement after making a cryptic post on social media […]
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Hungarian Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli
The trio of slick tyre compounds is the same as last year: C3 as Hard, C4 as Medium and C5 as Soft […]
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Martin Brundle questions Mercedes’ handling of Kimi Antonelli amid F1 struggles
Should Kimi Antonelli started his F1 career with a midfield team? […]
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One underrated F1 team point to "the things people can't see"
There is "great energy" at Sauber after a strong run of results in recent races […]
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Damon Hill defends Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari F1 start: ‘He’s got a lot on his shoulders’
Damon Hill has backed Lewis Hamilton following a tough start to his Ferrari career […]
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How Red Bull 2.0 began life without Christian Horner at the Belgian gp
Red Bull came through its first race weekend without Christian Horner in Belgium, but it will take time for his presence to fade […]
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Formula 1 has a problem and its called rain
Of all the thousands of pieces of equipment that Formula 1 hauls around the world, few are used less often than the full wet tyre. They stayed piled up in stacks, not on the cars, on Sunday as drivers sat out a rain delay of more than an hour to the start of the Belgian Grand Prix. It wasn’t because F1 cars lack grip in heavy rain. Manufacturer Pirelli says the full wet tyres can cope with that. The problem […]
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Red Bull driver issues statement after fia announce Belgian gp disqualification
A Red Bull driver has issued a statement after the fia confirmed that he has been disqualified after the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa […]
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Russell closing in on multi-year extension with Mercedes
George Russells future has been the subject of growing speculation as his wait for an extension to his expiring contract has continued amid Mercedes pursuit of Max Verstappen; watch the Hungarian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 from Friday […]
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Why F1 can't solve its wet weather problem
Formula 1’s fundamental problem of poor visibility in wet weather racing cannot be solved with the current ground effect cars, as Jon Noble explains […]
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“I’m down to try”: How Hamilton changed his mind about crucial Spa pit stop
Lewis Hamilton gained six places with a perfectly-timed pit stop, but when it was first suggested to him he replied: "No way." […]
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Belgian Grand Prix Takeaways: Lap One Battles
The 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend ran to a Sprint Race format, and the outcomes of the two races around Spa Francorchamps were decided by winning moves on their respective first laps. Overtaking at Spa-Francorchamps is never easy unless the chasing car has a big speed delta, and that is something Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri knew pretty well, and as such, they formulated their battle plans with that in mind. In the Sprint Race, Verstappen, starting from second on […]
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What Lewis Hamilton told Kimi Antonelli in Mercedes motorhome visit
Kimi Antonelli reveals the words of wisdom that Lewis Hamilton shared with him during the difficult Belgian gp weekend […]
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Leclerc: Max all race within two seconds it’s never easy
Charles Leclerc delivered a gritty defensive drive to secure third place at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, the Ferrari fending off a race-long assault from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in treacherous changing conditions at Spa-Francorchamps. While McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris stormed to a dominant one-two, the battle for the final podium spot turned into a tense strategic and psychological standoff between Leclerc and Verstappen – one that lasted from lights-out to chequered flag. “Max was behind the […]
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Detective Rosberg spots major Red Bull change after Christian Horner sack
Nico Rosberg reckons he has spotted a chance in Yuki Tsunoda's demeanour after Laurent Mekies replaced Christian Horner at Red Bull […]
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Red Bull takes blame for Yuki Tsunoda strategy failure in F1 Belgian GP
After receiving the latest-spec floor on his Red Bull RB21, Yuki Tsunoda was delighted to qualify seventh in Belgium – his first appearance in Q3 since the Miami GP weekend more than two months ago. He held on to that position at the belated start of the race but then, apparently inexplicably, pitted for slick tyres a lap later than team-mate Max Verstappen, who had stopped at the end of […]
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Hungarian Grand Prix 2025: Celebrating 40 Years of Formula 1 at Hungaroring
Held annually at the Hungaroring in Mogyoród since 1986, the Hungarian Grand Prix has been a fixture of the Formula 1 calendar for nearly four decades. Notably, the Hungarian GP is one of the few races to have been held uninterrupted since its inception and is considered one of the traditional events still on the modern calendar. This year, 2025, marks the 40th running of the race at the Hungaroring, making it a special occasion for fans and teams alike […]
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Round-up: Verstappen and Russell tipped to stay with current teams, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Nico Rosberg hijacks Jos Verstappen interview amid Lewis Hamilton staff change
Today's F1 news round-up sees a hijacked Jos Verstappen interview, a Lewis Hamilton staff change, and much more […]
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Brad Pitt F1 movie hits huge milestone with re-release uncovered
The F1 movie starring Brad Pitt cleared a major landmark this weekend as Apple prepares a re-release next month […]
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Russell close to inking $40-million extension with Mercedes
George Russell is closing in on a new multi-season contract with Mercedes worth approximately £30-million per year ($40-million), with negotiations now in their final stages following a recent acceleration in talks. According to sources close to the deal, “all the main points have been agreed,” although finer details such as sponsor appearances are still being finalised. Mercedes had hoped to complete the agreement before the summer break after the Hungarian Grand Prix, but legal reviews by Russell’s management could delay […]
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