Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is expected to become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion, but the Italian has indicated that he intends to turn down one of the sport’s most recognisable privileges. Rather than switching to the number 1 for the following season, Antonelli wants to retain his familiar number 12 in tribute to his childhood … Read more

Cadillac have confirmed a long-term contract extension for Sergio Pérez, committing the Mexican driver to the Formula 1 project until at least the end of 2029 despite a difficult start to his debut season with the new team. The announcement provides clarity over Pérez’s future ahead of his home race in Mexico City, although uncertainty … Read more

Max Verstappen has praised Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, insisting there is nobody in the Formula 1 paddock he would rather work with, despite his strong relationship with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and previous discussions about a possible move to the Silver Arrows. The four-time world champion believes Mekies is the ideal person to … Read more

At the recent 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, the McLaren F1 team hit one of their biggest lows of the season. During the final lap of the Sprint, Lando Norris made a move on his teammate into turn 5, which resulted in both cars coming together. Piastri was into the wall and out, while Norris recovered … Read more

Jos Verstappen has developed a new passion for superkarts, but his enthusiasm for the high-speed machines has left his son Max Verstappen and former Formula 1 drivers Giedo van der Garde and Christijan Albers questioning his latest hobby. The former F1 driver and father to Max is already working with Stan Pex, one of his … Read more

Max Verstappen will sit out the opening practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix as Red Bull Racing fulfils its mandatory rookie running requirements by handing Ayumu Iwasa an opportunity behind the wheel. The Japanese driver will take Verstappen’s place in FP1, gaining valuable experience in a Formula 1 car during an official Grand Prix … Read more

Red Bull has ruled out supplying its new Formula 1 power unit to rival teams in the near future, despite attracting interest from competitors impressed by the performance of its first in-house engine developed in partnership with Ford. Both Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls are using power units produced by Red Bull Powertrains for … Read more

Honda’s much anticipated return to F1 in 2015 was an unmitigated disaster. The decision at McLaren to engage with the Japanese company was primarily driven by then team boss and owner Ron Dennis. Dennis believed that McLaren could no longer win a World Championship as a customer team (using Mercedes-Benz engines) and needed to be … Read more

Imagine the latest winner of soccer’s Ballon d’Or, Harry Kane, announcing he would be giving up his role at Bayern Munich, one of Europe’s elite clubs, to spend a season with his old club Leicester City, who are not in the Premier League, but a division below in the Championship. It simply is something beyond … Read more

The future of Pirelli as Formula 1’s exclusive tyre supplier could face a significant challenge, with long-standing rival Bridgestone reportedly positioning itself for a return to the sport. According to RacingNews365, senior Bridgestone representatives have increased their presence at recent Grands Prix, fuelling speculation that the Japanese manufacturer is preparing a serious bid for the … Read more