Ex-IndyCar driver Colton Herta’s new route to F1 now planned

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From Andretti’s Vision to Cadillac’s New Dawn Back in the days when the application to become the 11th Formula One team on the grid was in the name of Andretti, the legend that is Mario stated the team would finally bring an American driver back to the world’s premier motor racing category. Due to Mario’s … Read more

Lewis Hamilton radio message exposes fresh Ferrari strategy frustration

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Lewis Hamilton’s frustration with Ferrari surfaced again at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after an unbroadcast team-radio exchange revealed that the seven-time world champion was informed about the safety car only after he had passed the pit entry. The conversation also showed Hamilton seeking greater clarity from Ferrari over its tyre strategy as he feared losing … Read more

Verstappen voices clear criticism of F1 as Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain in doubt

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Max Verstappen has questioned whether Formula 1 should race in Qatar and Abu Dhabi while conflict continues in the Middle East, arguing that a contractual commitment should not outweigh safety concerns. The Red Bull driver was asked about the possibility of the final two races of the 2026 season being held in the Gulf. Qatar … Read more

Cadillac F1 future thrown into doubt amid new questions grow over Towriss & TWG

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Cadillac F1 faces fresh questions as Towriss emerges in Walter investigation – Dan Towriss has become a more significant figure in the growing scrutiny surrounding Mark Walter’s business empire, with new reporting revealing that the Cadillac Formula 1 chief has provided information to US federal prosecutors. The development adds another layer to questions surrounding the … Read more

Verstappen warns Mercedes upgrade could change Red Bull’s picture again

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Max Verstappen left the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with another podium, but the Red Bull driver is refusing to assume his team has permanently closed the gap to its rivals. Verstappen believes Mercedes could quickly alter the competitive picture if its next upgrade delivers the expected performance gain. Verstappen finished on the podium in Baku for … Read more

Pierre Gasly speaks out after social media threats target his family and girlfriend

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Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has condemned threats directed at him, his girlfriend and members of his family following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, saying social media abuse has crossed a line that should not be ignored. Gasly addressed the issue ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, after facing a wave of … Read more

Veteran Italian F1 journalist backs Hamilton for Ferrari team leader role

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From High Spirits to Paddock Frustration The Lewis Hamilton we see in the paddock after the summer break is not the same happy-go-lucky, super-positive chap who was there earlier in the season. After a year where he was welcomed by his new Ferrari teammate, Charles Leclerc, the seven-time champion appeared to be enjoying himself much … Read more

Ferrari personnel shake-up? New name emerges as Vasseur faces pressure

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Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur is facing renewed scrutiny after another podium-less weekend in Azerbaijan, with speculation about his future at Maranello intensifying. Alongside former Red Bull boss Christian Horner, Ferrari endurance racing chief Antonello Coletta has now been mentioned as a potential successor. Vasseur’s position has come under increasing pressure despite Ferrari remaining second … Read more

Alpine considers “measures” after Franco Colapinto’s costly Baku crash

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Alpine team principal Flavio Briatore is considering whether further measures are needed after Franco Colapinto’s crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which triggered a chain reaction and ended the races of teammate Pierre Gasly and world champion Lando Norris. Colapinto’s mistake came immediately after a Safety Car restart in Baku, with the Argentine driver braking … Read more

Horner puts himself in contention for F1 comeback with Ferrari exception: Vasseur responds

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Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has opened the door to a Formula 1 return with Ferrari, admitting the Italian team is the only outfit he would consider joining without having an ownership stake. Horner, who left Red Bull in 2025 after more than two decades with the team, had previously indicated that any … Read more