Bottas 'too busy' for non-F1 motor racing in '25
Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his contract with Mercedes permits him to compete in motor races outside Formula 1, but his current commitments as the team's reserve driver and a busy off-track lifestyle leave him "too busy" to pursue such opportunities in 2025.
09:19
F1 rejects '26 engine tweaks again but keeps door open
Efforts to amend the groundbreaking 2026 Formula 1 engine regulations have been rebuffed at the recent F1 Commission meeting, though the possibility of minor adjustments remains open for further discussion.
12:45
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
Red Bull, Ferrari face Wolff's ire over 'joke' engine talks
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has fiercely criticised the inclusion of 2026 engine regulations on the agenda for Thursday's F1 Commission meeting, branding it a "joke."
Apr 22, 14:10
Wolff denies Verstappen talks for Mercedes 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has firmly quashed renewed speculation that he is seeking to sign Max Verstappen for 2026.
Apr 20, 12:38
Aston Martin calls Verstappen signing 'exciting' prospect
As speculation about Max Verstappen's future intensifies, Aston Martin has not dismissed the allure of signing the Red Bull star, describing it as "exciting."
Apr 19, 10:30
Mercedes' Verstappen bid 'understandable' - Russell
George Russell has stated that it would be "completely understandable" if Mercedes pursued Max Verstappen for the 2026 season.
Apr 19, 09:06
Former Schumacher engineer slams Hamilton's struggle
Luca Baldisseri, Michael Schumacher's former race engineer at Ferrari, has accused Lewis Hamilton of making "excuses" for his difficulties adapting to his new team.
Apr 18, 11:15
Russell - No title hopes against dominant McLaren
George Russell has dismissed his chances of clinching the 2025 Formula 1 world championship.
Apr 17, 15:15
FIA president may face opposition in re-election battle
A new candidate has surfaced as a potential challenger to embattled FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in the upcoming elections.
Apr 17, 14:30
Wolff eager to lock in Russell for Mercedes future
As Formula 1 shifts from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, speculation suggests George Russell's place at Mercedes is secure.
Apr 15, 14:45
Marko fears Verstappen exit as Red Bull slumps
As Red Bull's performance plummets alongside Max Verstappen's morale, rumours are reigniting that the team could lose its star driver.
Apr 14, 09:10
Russell must step up to retain Mercedes seat
While George Russell has earned praise from some quarters for his early 2025 showings, Ralf Schumacher believes the Mercedes driver needs to raise his game to lock in a new contract.
Apr 11, 13:00
Hamilton's black vision rejected by Ferrari
The striking inaugural image of Lewis Hamilton at Maranello, posed beside the legendary F40 supercar, nearly took a different form at the seven-time world champion's behest.
Apr 3, 09:45
No concerns over '26 Mercedes contract - Russell
George Russell asserted on Thursday that he remains entirely unconcerned about his upcoming contract discussions with Mercedes.
Apr 3, 08:45
No Mercedes or Aston Martin move for me, says Marko
Formula 1's infamous 'silly season' for drivers has kicked off remarkably early in 2025.
Apr 2, 08:24
Russell's future hinges on Verstappen, says Albers
George Russell's stellar performances this season might still leave him fighting to secure his place at Mercedes.
Mar 31, 09:30
Wolff missing Suzuka amid bigger picture focus
Toto Wolff's fans won't spot the Mercedes team principal and co-owner trackside at Suzuka.
Mar 27, 10:45
Wolff backs idea of two races in China
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 might consider scheduling a second grand prix in China.
Mar 26, 08:45
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
F1 eyes scrapping 2026 engine overhaul
Formula 1 is exploring a bold move to introduce 'green' normally-aspirated V10 engines sooner than might ever have been expected.
Mar 20, 10:00
Marko's optimism tied to China flex clampdown
A prominent Dutch journalist believes he's uncovered why Dr Helmut Marko departed Australia with a grin.
Mar 18, 09:15
F1 weighs up future of group livery launch events
Formula 1 has yet to settle on whether it will stage a collective team livery launch each year moving forward.
Mar 18, 07:45
Red Bull can reel in McLaren in five races, says Marko
McLaren's clear early edge in 2025 isn't unbeatable, with Red Bull potentially closing the gap in as few as five races.
Mar 17, 10:30
Hamilton's comment spells trouble for Ferrari
The pre-season buzz around Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster move and Ferrari's title ambitions faded in Melbourne, with the red cars crossing the line in P8 and P10.
Mar 17, 10:00
Marko to judge Lawson over opening races
It's only the first of 24 rounds, but George Russell believes the 2025 season is already a foregone conclusion.
Mar 16, 11:49
Marko rules out Susie Wolff as FIA president
Dr Helmut Marko has vowed that Red Bull will fiercely resist any move for Susie Wolff to become FIA president.
Mar 16, 08:07
Mercedes puts Russell's contract talks on hold
George Russell and his team principal Toto Wolff have confirmed that contract negotiations are not an immediate priority.
Mar 14, 11:15
Marko relieved Verstappen 'not far' off 2025 pace
Dr Helmut Marko expressed relief as practice sessions got underway in Melbourne.
Mar 14, 10:45
Wolff dismisses Susie's FIA presidency rumours
Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions that his wife Susie might campaign to become the next president of Formula 1's governing body.
Mar 11, 16:00
Verstappen queries F1's V10 comeback hype
Max Verstappen has raised doubts about how much weight Formula 1 fans should give to recent rumors of V10 engines returning to the sport.
Mar 10, 09:10
Now Hamilton backs screaming V10s for future F1
Lewis Hamilton has lent his weight to growing calls for Formula 1 to resurrect its iconic V10 engines, amplifying an already lively debate.
Mar 7, 11:55
FIA faces legal threat over WMSC row
The FIA is mired in escalating controversy as Motorsport UK chairman David Richards has unleashed a blistering open letter, threatening legal action against the organisation and its president, Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
Mar 6, 11:10
Hamilton signed Mercedes deal during Ferrari chats
Lewis Hamilton was already engaging with Ferrari when he signed his final Mercedes contract in mid-2023, it has emerged.
Mar 5, 11:30
Another F1 team boss downplays V10 engine hype
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has echoed Ferrari's Frederic Vasseur in dismissing premature excitement over a potential V10 engine comeback in Formula 1.
Mar 4, 15:00
F1 paddock crowns McLaren Bahrain test champions
With Bahrain's pre-season testing now complete, Formula 1 insiders unanimously point to McLaren as the frontrunners for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.
Mar 3, 11:00
McLaren leads '25 pack, Red Bull plans new parts
With two of the three days of official pre-season testing completed in Bahrain, the pecking order for 2025 is starting to take shape.
Feb 28, 09:45
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
Susie Wolff eyes FIA presidency, report suggests
Susie Wolff, spouse of Toto Wolff, might be positioning herself to take on the role of FIA president.
Feb 26, 08:17
Ex-GP winner sizes up 2025's six F1 rookies
A past grand prix victor has offered his insights on the largest group of Formula 1 rookies seen in over a decade.
Feb 25, 16:30
