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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.
4 hours ago

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.
4 hours ago

Doohan safe in Alpine seat until mid-season
Jack Doohan seems to have steadied his position at Alpine, with his race seat now appearing secure at least until the European summer.
9 hours ago

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.
1 day ago

Oscar Piastri cruises to Bahrain Grand Prix win, Lando Norris defies penalty for podium
Oscar Piastri closes the gap on McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Drivers Championship with victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
2 days ago

Binotto questions Hamilton's speed at Ferrari
Mattia Binotto has cast doubt on whether Lewis Hamilton still possesses the raw speed needed to excel in Formula 1.
2 days ago

Montezemolo - Ferrari missed out on Antonelli
Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo believes Ferrari made a mistake by not securing Italian prodigy Kimi Antonelli.
2 days ago

Briatore eager for Alpine's Renault engine exit
Flavio Briatore is counting down to Alpine's switch from Renault's works engines at the season's end.
2 days ago

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.
3 days ago

FIA's Ben Sulayem jetting into Bahrain storm
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is stepping into a turbulent scene in Bahrain after a period of absence - reportedly due to Ramadan.
4 days ago

Hamilton 'relieved' as he confirms new Ferrari floor fix
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his 2025 car will sport a new floor design at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
4 days ago

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.
4 days ago

Haas team unfazed by parent's Trump tariff hit
Haas, Formula 1's smallest outfit, has brushed off claims that it might be facing financial difficulties.
5 days ago

Colapinto's F1 return not Alpine's focus - Briatore
Alpine team advisor Flavio Briatore has dismissed the urgency of placing Franco Colapinto in a race seat, despite intense speculation surrounding Jack Doohan's position.
6 days ago

GPDA chiefs split on DRS safety after Doohan shunt
The co-directors of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association are at odds over how to address Jack Doohan's dramatic crash at Suzuka.
6 days ago

Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP
Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix.
7 days ago

Vesti set for Bahrain action, manager confirms
Frederik Vesti's manager has put an end to rumours by confirming that the Danish driver will indeed take to the track for Mercedes at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix.
7 days ago

Verstappen sparked emergency meeting before win
Max Verstappen was the driving force behind an urgent technical meeting at Red Bull's Milton Keynes headquarters, held in the days before he clinched his first win of the season from pole at Suzuka.
8 days ago

Hamilton banks on new floor for Bahrain boost
Ferrari is set to introduce a much-needed floor upgrade in Bahrain this weekend, aiming to address a persistent performance shortfall in their 2025 car.
8 days ago

Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix, message sent to Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earns his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season by edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Japanese Grand Prix.
9 days ago