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Risk of Verstappen's record Nordschleife test questioned
Red Bull's leadership may be uneasy about Max Verstappen's high-speed test at the Nurburgring's notorious Nordschleife last week, according to former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher.
08:36
Secret behind McLaren tyre dominance revealed
A Formula 1 analyst believes he may have unravelled the mystery behind McLaren's commanding tyre performance advantage in the 2025 season.
May 12, 12:40
Verstappen may take F1 sabbatical, says Red Bull advisor
A Red Bull consultant has speculated that Max Verstappen might step away from Formula 1 after the 2025 season, amid the quadruple world champion's recent activities outside the sport.
May 12, 12:10
Vesti in talks with Cadillac for F1 2026 seat
A new contender has surfaced for one of Cadillac's two Formula 1 race seats in 2026, with Danish driver Frederik Vesti gaining momentum in the paddock.
May 12, 12:02
Horner's future in doubt as Oakes rumours intensify
With Formula 1 pausing for a rare weekend off, the paddock is nonetheless rife with speculation about the futures of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Alpine's recently departed boss Oliver Oakes.
May 9, 13:00
Lawson, Tsunoda fall short of Perez's legacy - Fittipaldi
Sergio Perez's standing in Formula 1 is undergoing a remarkable revival in 2025, even as he remains off the grid, according to two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
May 9, 12:30
Bosses warn of skyrocketing F1 'green' fuel prices
Formula 1 team principals are expressing growing concern over the dramatic increase in fuel costs expected with the 2026 power unit regulations, which will see a 50 percent electrical component paired with fully sustainable fuel.
May 8, 16:30
Marko rejects talk of imminent F1 retirement
Dr Helmut Marko has firmly dismissed growing speculation that he is nearing retirement from his influential role as Red Bull's motorsport advisor.
May 8, 15:30
Horner denies accusing McLaren of illegal tyre tricks
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has refuted claims that his team is directly accusing McLaren of cheating, despite speculation about the championship leaders' tyre management techniques.
May 8, 15:00
Imola upgrade crucial or Red Bull title hopes over - Tost
Red Bull consultant Franz Tost has issued a stark warning that the team's championship hopes could be "over" if their Imola upgrade fails to deliver a significant performance boost.
May 7, 18:17
Oakes' Alpine exit sparks Horner Red Bull exit talk
The sudden resignation of Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has triggered a wave of speculation, with rumours now swirling about Christian Horner's future at Red Bull.
May 7, 17:54
Marko stands by Tsunoda swap, no regrets on Lawson
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has expressed no remorse for the decision to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season.
May 7, 15:47
Wolff backs McLaren against cheating claims
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has come to McLaren's defence as Red Bull intensifies accusations that the championship-leading team may be employing an illicit tyre-cooling technique in 2025.
May 6, 13:00
Verstappen brushes off Norris' middle finger in Miami
Lando Norris directed a middle finger at Max Verstappen during Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, but it is his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri who continues to dominate the 2025 season, while Verstappen remains unfazed by the gesture.
May 5, 11:20
Prost hails Piastri's psychological win over Norris
The 2025 Formula 1 season is unfolding as a psychological duel between McLaren's contrasting drivers, with Alain Prost declaring that Oscar Piastri's reserved demeanour is giving him the edge over Lando Norris.
May 5, 11:10
Verstappen exit fears are fading for Red Bull - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko, Red Bull's powerful advisor, has expressed growing confidence that Max Verstappen will remain with the team beyond 2025, despite persistent rumours of a potential departure.
May 5, 10:50
Cadillac in no hurry to sign Perez for 2026 - Towriss
Dan Towriss, a key figure in the Cadillac Formula 1 team set to debut in 2026, has dismissed speculation that Sergio Perez has been signed, stating the team is in "no rush" to lock in its driver line-up.
May 5, 10:24
Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix: Reaction, Formula 1 Championship update
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead in the Drivers Championship.
May 5, 00:05
Happy Verstappen faster as new father, says Marko
Far from slowing Max Verstappen down, fatherhood has enhanced his performance, according to Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko and McLaren rival Lando Norris.
May 4, 12:34
Verstappen should stay at Red Bull, not join Mercedes - Brown
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed that he is unsurprised by Red Bull's recent dip in performance and pitlane efficiency, while revealing his preference for Max Verstappen to remain with the team rather than join rivals like Mercedes.
May 4, 11:15
