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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.
15 hours ago

Domenicali strongly hints at Imola's F1 exit
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has cast doubt on Imola's long-term place on the sport's calendar.
17 hours ago

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.
19 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.
20 hours 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.
3 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.
3 days ago

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.
3 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

V10 meeting ended early in 'blah blah blah' - Horner
Hopes of V10 engines making a comeback in Formula 1 have been quashed following a meeting in Bahrain.
4 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.
5 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.
5 days ago

Albon defends Sainz's slow start at Williams
Alex Albon has come to the defence of his Williams teammate Carlos Sainz, who has yet to match his pace in the early 2025 season.
5 days ago

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.
7 days ago

Haas faces strife as Toyota rumours grow
Rumours are intensifying that Toyota is poised to escalate its re-entry into Formula 1 through its growing partnership with Haas.
7 days ago

Hamilton thinks unequal Ferraris slowing him down
Lewis Hamilton has hinted that his Ferrari may be hampered by a flaw not affecting Charles Leclerc's ostensibly identical machine.
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.
9 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.
10 days ago

Sainz urges F1 to fix DRS after Doohan's crash
Carlos Sainz, newly appointed director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, has called for urgent modifications to Formula 1's DRS systems to enhance safety following a dramatic incident at Suzuka.
10 days ago

F1 engine bosses to debate V10 return in Bahrain
A pivotal meeting scheduled for next week in Bahrain could put an end to the ongoing speculation surrounding a potential return of V10 engines to Formula 1.
11 days ago