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Michael Schumacher
Schumacher in talks with F1 teams over 2026 comeback
Jun.14 (GMM)  Mick Schumacher says he remains in discussions with Formula 1 teams as he continues to pursue his goal of returning to the grid. The 26-year-old former Haas driver, now racing for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship and competing this weekend at Le Mans, confirmed that conversations about a return to F1 are ongoing. "It's still a big topic for me," Schumacher told German broadcaster ntv. "I'm always in talks for the future. I deal with it when I'm not at the race tracks here and I have time to deal with it." Rumours have linked Schumacher to a possible seat with Alpine's Formula 1 team or with the incoming Cadillac F1 outfit, which will join the grid in 2026. Schumacher, son of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, said his dream of returning to F1 remains very much alive. "Formula 1 is my big goal in life – my lifelong dream," he said. "What I want is to drive in Formula 1 and return there. That's why I'm having discussions, even if I haven't found any answers yet." In a separate interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), Schumacher made his case to team principals still weighing up options for the coming seasons. "I think the Formula 1 teams know what they have in me," he said. "I can be at the front in any car and be fast, as my performances so far this year demonstrate."]]>
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Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Horner denies interest in Alpine or team equity deal
Jun.14 (GMM)  Christian Horner has dismissed fresh speculation about his future in Formula 1, including reports linking him to Alpine and rumours of team ownership ambitions. In Barcelona two weeks ago, the long-serving Red Bull team boss laughed off suggestions that Ferrari had approached him to replace Frederic Vasseur. "My Italian is worse than Flavio's English, so how on earth would that work?" he joked. But former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher later floated the idea that a move to Alpine might be more realistic, given that Flavio Briatore is searching for a new team principal and that Renault could be open to offering Horner a share in the team. "That's what he has always wanted," Schumacher said. Speaking in Montreal, however, Horner firmly denied the renewed speculation. "You know what Formula 1 is like," he said. "There are always a lot of rumours in the paddock. "I'm not going anywhere – I'm fully committed to Red Bull. We're working on a lot of interesting technical solutions and we'll soon be introducing our own engine for 2026 – that's a very big and ambitious project." He acknowledged that Ferrari has made inquiries in the past, but reiterated his loyalty to Red Bull. "It's always flattering to be associated with other teams, and Ferrari has indeed knocked on my door in the past," Horner told De Telegraaf. "But my heart is with Red Bull. I'm not going anywhere, not even to Alpine, because there's talk about that too. "Rumours spread very quickly in the paddock, but I've been working in Formula 1 for 21 years and I have no intention of changing anything."]]>
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Franco Colapinto pictured on September 14, 2024
Colapinto not mentally strong enough for F1 - Piquet
The jury is still out on whether Franco Colapinto can make it in Formula 1. That's the view of former F1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr, whose own time in the sport ended controversially in the infamous crashgate scandal.
Jun 13, 08:30
Christian Horner pictured in August 2024
Alpine might lure Horner with team equity
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes Christian Horner could realistically leave Red Bull for Alpine — especially if Renault is willing to offer him a stake in the team.
Jun 12, 14:00
Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Briatore says Colapinto still has full support
Flavio Briatore backtracks on recent remarks suggesting dissatisfaction with Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto.
Jun 12, 14:00
Flavio Briatore pictured on September 1, 2024
Red Bull rejects Briatore's driver salary cap proposal
Flavio Briatore believes Formula 1 should include driver salaries in the budget cap.
Jun 9, 13:51
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in April 2025.
Oscar Piastri outshines McLaren teammate Lando Norris to secure Bahrain Grand Prix pole
Oscar Piastri secures pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix during what was a poor qualifying effort from Championship leader Lando Norris.
Apr 12, 17:27
McLaren driver Lando Norris in December 2024.
Lando Norris dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal Constructors title for McLaren
McLaren end a 26-year wait for another Formula 1 Constructors title as Lando Norris cruises to victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dec 8, 14:46
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen in November 2024.
Max Verstappen wins controversial Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty
Max Verstappen emerges victorious from the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday evening, helped by a controversial penalty handed to Lando Norris.
Dec 1, 18:33
Mercedes driver George Russell after Las Vegas qualifying in November 2024.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: George Russell takes pole, Max Verstappen on third row
Mercedes driver George Russell secures pole for Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris having to settle for spots down the grid.
Nov 23, 09:20
Max Verstappen on October 27, 2024
Max Verstappen defies 17th-placed start to win Brazilian Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen produces one of the drives of his career to win the Brazilian Grand Prix from 17th place at a wet Interlagos.
Nov 3, 19:08
Lando Norris pictured on September 22, 2024
Lando Norris qualifies on pole for Brazilian Grand Prix after five red flags
McLaren driver Lando Norris defies five red flags during qualifying to secure pole position for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nov 3, 12:33
Carlos Sainz pictured in July 2024
Carlos Sainz Jr seals Mexico Grand Prix win as Lando Norris closes on Max Verstappen
Carlos Sainz Jr prevails in Sunday's Mexico Grand Prix in a race which saw Lando Norris make inroads into Max Verstappen's Drivers' Championship lead.
Oct 27, 22:12
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri speaks to the media in Singapore on September 19, 2024
Preview: Singapore Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 20, 10:00
Charles Leclerc of Scuderia Ferrari HP F1 Team celebrates his race win on September 2, 2024
Preview: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 13, 11:29
Lando Norris arrives at Monza on August 28, 2024
Preview: Italian Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Aug 30, 18:52
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 27, 2023
Preview: Dutch Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Aug 22, 20:40
Max Verstappen during time at Spanish Grand Prix on June 22, 2024.
Max Verstappen eases to Austrian Sprint success, pole for Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen produces an imperious display on Saturday to win the Austrian Sprint and secure pole for Sunday's Grand Prix.
Jun 29, 15:25
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at Spanish Grand Prix in June 2024.
Max Verstappen extends Formula 1 lead with victory at Spanish Grand Prix
Max Verstappen extends his lead in the Drivers' standings with a hard-earned victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, holding off the challenge of Lando Norris.
Jun 23, 15:00
Max Verstappen during time at Spanish Grand Prix on June 22, 2024.
British drivers dazzle as Max Verstappen denied pole for Spanish Grand Prix
Championship leader Max Verstappen will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in second place as a number of British drivers impress in qualifying.
Jun 22, 15:30
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