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Boss backs Norris against mental weakness claims
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has staunchly defended championship leader Lando Norris amid criticism of his mental fortitude.
16 hours ago

Norris' mental struggles slammed by F1 veterans
Even with Max Verstappen's title threat waning, championship leader Lando Norris is facing growing scrutiny over his mental resilience.
2 days 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.
3 days ago

Verstappen - I'm just 'participating' in 2025
Max Verstappen has written off his prospects of securing a fifth straight Formula 1 world championship in 2025.
3 days ago

McLaren boss slams Verstappen's car complaints
With only one point separating Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the 2025 drivers' championship, tensions are flaring between McLaren and Red Bull.
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.
4 days ago

McLaren set to dominate Bahrain GP - Marko
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes McLaren is poised to comfortably clinch victory at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
4 days ago

Alex Palou rules out Cadillac F1 seat talks
Alex Palou has confirmed he is not in contention for a Formula 1 seat with Cadillac.
4 days ago

Verstappen title chase safe despite baby on way
Max Verstappen's 2025 season is set to proceed seamlessly, despite the imminent arrival of his first child with Kelly Piquet.
5 days ago

Piastri eyes 2025 title, sees Norris as main rival
Oscar Piastri is unwavering in his belief that he can claim the Formula 1 world championship in 2025.
6 days ago

Wittich slams no-penalty on Norris' chicane skip
Lando Norris can perhaps breathe a sigh of relief that Niels Wittich no longer holds the reins as Formula 1 race director.
7 days ago

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.
8 days ago

Marko mocks 'Papaya rules' After Verstappen win
Dr Helmut Marko couldn't resist a dig at McLaren's so-called 'Papaya rules' after Max Verstappen beat the team's faster orange cars to claim victory at Suzuka across both qualifying and the race.
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

Marko slams Horner rumours as 'absolute nonsense'
Dr Helmut Marko has fiercely dismissed suggestions that his influence within Red Bull has waned, labelling such reports as baseless.
10 days ago

Bottas guides Antonelli to strong Suzuka showing
Valtteri Bottas has earned praise for his role in helping Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli find his footing at Suzuka, according to the team's assessment.
10 days ago

Max Verstappen on pole for Japanese Grand Prix, Liam Lawson edges out Yuki Tsunoda
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures his first pole position of the season ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, while Liam Lawson edges out his replacement Yuki Tsunoda.
11 days ago

Budget cap pushed Ferrari floor to Bahrain - Vasseur
Frederic Vasseur has shed light on why Ferrari's updated 2025 car floor isn't in use at the Japanese Grand Prix.
12 days ago

Piastri targets 2025 title ahead of teammate Norris
Oscar Piastri is brimming with assurance that he can contend for the 2025 drivers' championship.
15 days ago

Tsunoda says current Red Bull suits his style
Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that Max Verstappen was against the "unanimous" call by Red Bull's leadership to drop Liam Lawson after only two races in 2025.
16 days ago