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![Andreas Seidl in March 2024 Andreas Seidl in March 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Seidl's Audi sacking leaves Hulkenberg in shock
Nico Hulkenberg expressed his astonishment upon discovering that Andreas Seidl had been dismissed by Audi.
10:33
![Charles Leclerc after winning Monaco Grand Prix on May 26, 2024. Charles Leclerc after winning Monaco Grand Prix on May 26, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Leclerc braces for return of Ferrari 'bouncing' at Spa
Charles Leclerc is heading into this weekend's Belgian GP with reservations about Ferrari's performance.
Jul 25, 09:30
![Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr celebrates victory at the Australian Grand Prix on March 24, 2024. Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz Jr celebrates victory at the Australian Grand Prix on March 24, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Audi's bold F1 move: A bid to secure Carlos Sainz?
Ralf Schumacher has expressed doubts about Audi's approach as the brand prepares to enter Formula 1.
Jul 25, 09:28
![Frederic Vasseur at the United States GP on October 20, 2023 Frederic Vasseur at the United States GP on October 20, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Big changes at Audi as Ferrari eyes 'five-letter' recruits
Audi has officially announced a significant reshuffle in its Formula 1 team management as part of its upcoming works entry.
Jul 24, 09:01
![Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sainz nears Alpine move as other options dry up
The troubled Alpine team has now taken the lead in the race to sign Carlos Sainz for the 2025 season.
Jul 22, 08:25
![Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024 Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Martin drops hint about potential Newey signing
Two key individuals at Aston Martin's Formula 1 team seem to have given a significant indication of an upcoming major announcement.
Jul 22, 08:05
![Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Hungarian Grand Prix on July 21, 2024. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after Hungarian Grand Prix on July 21, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
McLaren one-two as Norris allows Piastri to win Hungarian Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri wins the Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest, his first success in Formula 1, but only after Lando Norris gifted him the lead in the closing stages.
Jul 21, 16:26
![Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sainz defends Leclerc's recent performances at Ferrari
Carlos Sainz has come to the defense of his teammate Charles Leclerc, as there are murmurs within Formula 1 about whether Ferrari may have chosen to replace the wrong driver for the 2025 season.
Jul 21, 08:20
![Lando Norris at the United States GP on October 22, 2023 Lando Norris at the United States GP on October 22, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lando Norris secures pole for Hungarian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen denied again
McLaren driver Lando Norris impressively takes pole position for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 20, 16:52
![Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024 Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Newey's high stakes demands end talks with Ferrari
Adrian Newey's substantial demands resulted in the breakdown of his discussions with Ferrari, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Jul 20, 08:10
![Carlos Sainz at the Italian GP on September 2, 2023 Carlos Sainz at the Italian GP on September 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
F1 drivers in limbo as 'selfish' Sainz keeps delaying decision
The suspense continues for several active Formula 1 drivers as they await Carlos Sainz's delayed decision concerning his future.
Jul 19, 08:00
![Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024 Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ferrari's Vasseur questions Newey's fit at Maranello
Ferrari's team boss has expressed uncertainty about whether Adrian Newey would be a good "fit" for Maranello.
Jul 18, 08:25
![Jean Todt pictured on September 20, 2023 Jean Todt pictured on September 20, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Todt questions if Hamilton alone can restore Ferrari glory
Jean Todt is uncertain if merely bringing Lewis Hamilton on board will be sufficient to catapult Ferrari back to the pinnacle of world championship success.
Jul 18, 08:20
![Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024 Ferrari's Carlos Sainz ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP on March 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sainz must not see Williams as mere stepping stone - Vowles
James Vowles expressed his reluctance to have Carlos Sainz join Williams if the departing Ferrari driver views the position merely as a brief layover before his next major career move.
Jul 18, 08:15
![Nikita Mazepin pictured on June 16, 2022 Nikita Mazepin pictured on June 16, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Former F1 sponsor cautions against working with Haas
Haas' previous main sponsor has cautioned other businesses to carefully consider before making sponsorship commitments with the compact American F1 squad.
Jul 17, 08:05
![Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko before practice on March 22, 2024 Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko before practice on March 22, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
New era for RB: F1 rookies set to take over in 2025
For its secondary Formula 1 team, RB, Red Bull is reportedly considering a full rookie driver lineup next year.
Jul 17, 08:00
![Gene Haas pictured in 2021 Gene Haas pictured in 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
No F1 return for Toyota with Haas, report clarifies
Recent speculation about Toyota considering a return to Formula 1 through a partnership with Haas have been dismissed as inaccurate.
Jul 16, 08:15
![Mike Krack pictured on November 19, 2022 Mike Krack pictured on November 19, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aston Martin's Krack rumoured to head Audi's F1 team
Reports suggest Mike Krack is being considered for a major role at Audi's new works Formula 1 project, possibly leaving his current position at Aston Martin.
Jul 15, 08:15
![Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 7, 2024 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on March 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Alonso declined Mercedes opportunity, Wolff reveals
Fernando Alonso was "not interested" in taking over Lewis Hamilton's role at Mercedes.
Jul 12, 08:25
![Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024 Red Bull chief Adrian Newey on May 4, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
No move to Italy for Newey, Jeremy Clarkson hints
According to Jeremy Clarkson, the well-known former presenter of Top Gear, Adrian Newey is unlikely to be transferring to Ferrari as previously speculated.
Jul 11, 08:10