Daily F1 News and Comment

German F1 insider and driver Christian Danner believes Aston Martin is to be considering a major change to its Formula 1 engine partnership, claiming team owner Lawrence Stroll has quietly asked Mercedes about a possible return to its power units. The former Formula 1 driver told Motorsport-Magazin that Stroll has already made discreet enquiries as … Read more

Ferrari has moved to shut down speculation that former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner could replace Fred Vasseur, publicly insisting that the Frenchman retains the team’s complete confidence. However, Ferrari’s history means such a statement is unlikely to end the discussion entirely. “We have confidence – complete confidence – in Fred Vasseur and his … Read more

F1’s Global Reach and the African Gap Formula 1 is intensely proud of its global reach, viewing itself not just as a regional motorsport championship, but as a premier global entertainment franchise that rivals top-tier sports like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. In fact, only these two events see a bigger global reach … Read more

Esteban Ocon will leave Haas at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with the team confirming that his contract will not be extended into 2027. The Frenchman’s next destination remains unknown, while Formula 2 driver Rafael Camara is emerging as a leading contender to replace him. Haas confirmed the decision on Wednesday ahead … Read more

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’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

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 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

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

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