Aston Martin, Mercedes 'unlikely' for Verstappen
Fernando Alonso has cast doubt on speculation that Max Verstappen will join Aston Martin for the 2026 Formula 1 season, describing such a move as "unlikely."
Apr 24, 13:30
Newey-Stroll tensions arise over Aston's 2025 woes
Signs of strain are emerging in the nascent partnership between Adrian Newey and Aston Martin, as the team grapples with its dismal 2025 Formula 1 campaign.
Apr 23, 13:15
Aston abandons '25 for '26 amid wind tunnel troubles
Despite significant factory upgrades, the expertise of Adrian Newey, and whispers linking Max Verstappen to the team, Aston Martin remains mired at the back of the Formula 1 grid, with Fernando Alonso describing the outfit as arguably "the last team" in 2025.
Apr 21, 11:17
Red Bull CEO 'convinced' Verstappen will stay
Oliver Mintzlaff, CEO of the Red Bull company, is steadfast in his belief that Max Verstappen will remain with the team, dismissing speculation about a move to a rival Formula 1 outfit.
Apr 20, 11:08
Newey focused only on 2026, not 2025 car rescue
Aston Martin has made it clear that Adrian Newey will not be tasked with rescuing the team's faltering 2025 Formula 1 season.
Apr 18, 11:45
Alpine emerges as surprise contender for Verstappen
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested Alpine could be a dark horse in the race to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
Apr 17, 16:00
Honda downplays Verstappen-to-Aston Martin hype
Honda has sought to quell rumours that Max Verstappen might jump ship to Aston Martin in Formula 1.
Apr 15, 15:15
Montezemolo, de la Rosa, mourn Alonso's 'sad' season
Witnessing Fernando Alonso battle with a woefully underperforming Formula 1 car, unable to score a single point in 2025 so far, is "painful" and "sad" for those close to him.
Apr 15, 11:15
Alonso's loose steering wheel sparks FIA probe
The FIA has launched an investigation into an alarming incident during Bahrain practice, where Fernando Alonso's steering wheel came loose in his hands.
Apr 13, 08:50
Newey's impact yet to show at Aston Martin - Albers
Pirelli is set to launch an "experiment" aimed at avoiding a repeat of the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix, a move that could spell trouble for Red Bull.
Apr 9, 13:30
Lack of 'Newey effect' at Aston Martin 'surprising'
A former Formula 1 driver has expressed astonishment that Adrian Newey's influence has not yet surfaced at Aston Martin.
Apr 9, 13:00
Honda to help shape Aston Martin's driver lineups
Honda is poised to play a role in determining Aston Martin's future driver lineup, perhaps even starting with the team's 2026 campaign.
Apr 8, 13:50
Marko's Newey story rejected by wife and Horner
Dr Helmut Marko's recent explanation of Red Bull's driver selection decisions has been called into question by key figures within and beyond the team.
Apr 5, 10:15
Marko insists no Verstappen exit clauses active yet
Dr Helmut Marko appears to be at odds with Red Bull's recent driver management choices.
Apr 4, 09:40
Newey yet to offer big ideas for 2025 car - Alonso
Adrian Newey has not yet proposed any improvements at all for Aston Martin's current Formula 1 car, according to Fernando Alonso.
Apr 4, 09:07
Newey veto shaped Red Bull driver choice - Marko
Yuki Tsunoda could have joined Red Bull Racing earlier if not for Adrian Newey's opposition, according to team advisor Dr Helmut Marko.
Apr 2, 10:03
Marko admits Red Bull feeling Newey's absence amid crisis
Dr Helmut Marko has confessed that Red Bull is already feeling the void left by Adrian Newey's departure. Newey, who joined Red Bull nearly two decades ago, bolstered his status as perhaps Formula 1's finest designer ever with a string of successes. But last year's internal turmoil at Red Bull prompted his move to Aston Martin.
Mar 28, 08:15
Marko teases Lawson fate reveal for Thursday
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has dropped a heavy hint that Liam Lawson's immediate future with the team will be clarified on Thursday, casting a shadow over the young driver's prospects.
Mar 27, 13:00
Alonso admits neck injury amid China GP drama
Fernando Alonso has confessed to competing through the Chinese GP weekend while nursing a slight neck injury.
Mar 26, 09:15
Wolff shuts down rumours of Verstappen deal
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has moved to quash speculation that he's already negotiating with Max Verstappen for a potential switch in 2026 or beyond.
Mar 24, 09:30
Marko admits 'difficult' challenge to keep Verstappen
Red Bull might struggle to keep Max Verstappen if they can't restore their dominant edge, adviser Dr Helmut Marko has conceded.
Mar 22, 08:30
Jos Verstappen slams McLaren's Brown over 'stirring'
Jos Verstappen has pointed the finger at McLaren CEO Zak Brown, accusing him of attempting to "stir sh*t".
Mar 20, 08:30
Alonso clams up for Aston Martin's transition year
Fernando Alonso entertained a crowd of journalists in Melbourne by dodging questions about what he'd gleaned from driving his Aston Martin in practice.
Mar 15, 09:55
Newey's 'magic' only weeks away, predicts Alonso
Fernando Alonso is optimistic that Adrian Newey's "magic" could shine through at Aston Martin within a matter of "weeks".
Mar 14, 09:15
Newey yet to touch Aston Martin's 2025 car
Adrian Newey has not yet lent his renowned expertise to Aston Martin's 2025 car.
Mar 13, 09:00
McLaren's hidden speed worries Marko for 2025
Dr Helmut Marko, mentor and boss to Max Verstappen, and the Red Bull driver's father Jos both acknowledge that the four-time world champion heads into 2025 without the quickest car.
Mar 12, 08:04
Leclerc leads Hamilton at Ferrari so far - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko doubts Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari switch will yield a 2025 title, despite the fanfare surrounding the move.
Mar 7, 10:45
Italian court blocks Cardile's Aston Martin move
Ferrari has turned to an Italian court to stop its ex-technical director Enrico Cardile from joining Aston Martin prematurely.
Mar 4, 16:00
Aston Martin faces dual on and off-track F1 woes
Aston Martin's green-clad crew wore dour expressions at the Bahrain test, grappling with issues both on and off the circuit.
Mar 3, 10:30
Aston Martin preps Newey's office for '26 push
Aston Martin CEO Andy Cowell has confirmed that Adrian Newey's new office stands ready for his arrival on Monday.
Feb 28, 09:15
Red Bull admits striking similarity with 2025 car
Christian Horner has candidly acknowledged that Red Bull's 2025 car bears a "visually very similar" appearance to its 2024 counterpart.
Feb 26, 11:30
Hamilton's quali edge faded, race craft still shining - Kiesa
Lewis Hamilton may face challenges in qualifying but could still excel in grands prix following his move to Ferrari, according to a former Formula 1 driver.
Feb 26, 10:30
Aston Martin's bid for Verstappen make sense, says Marko
Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's advisor, considers it "only logical" that Aston Martin would attempt to entice Max Verstappen to join their ranks.
Feb 25, 18:00
Verstappen threatens to snub F1 launch over boos
Max Verstappen could opt out of next year's Formula 1 collective season kickoff should it take place in the UK once more.
Feb 24, 10:20
'Two faced' Alonso hit truth about crashgate - Massa
Felipe Massa has accused former teammate Fernando Alonso of having "two faces" and hiding the truth about the infamous 2008 crashgate scandal.
Feb 19, 11:00
Aston Martin not expecting much in '25, new driver admits
Aston Martin is setting "low" expectations for the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the team already looking ahead to the major regulatory changes in 2026.
Feb 14, 08:35
Verstappen may trigger exit clause in '25 - Berger
Max Verstappen may not remain with Red Bull beyond 2025, according to former F1 driver and Red Bull's first-ever sponsored athlete, Gerhard Berger.
Feb 12, 09:30
Newey won't risk gardening leave breach - engineer
A former Formula 1 engineer has no doubt that Adrian Newey will adhere to the terms of his 'gardening leave' and not begin work for Aston Martin ahead of schedule.
Feb 7, 07:41
Verstappen dreams of Le Mans with Alonso
Max Verstappen has revealed his long-term ambition to compete at Le Mans, with Fernando Alonso as his ideal teammate.
Feb 6, 09:10
Budget cap pushing engineers away from F1 - Newey
Formula 1 may sit at the top of the motorsport world, but it risks losing some of its brightest engineering minds due to financial constraints.
Feb 4, 09:40
