Fernando Alonso has openly shared Aston Martin's deep dissatisfaction with their 2025 F1 season, noting the team is "not happy" with their current performance. Sitting P8 in the Constructors' Championship, their struggles stem from a foundational issue with the 2024 car that carried over to 2025, compounded by an early focus on the 2026 regulations. This has left Alonso heading for his lowest points total since 2018, underscoring a critical period for the team's future.
Williams Team Principal James Vowles is set to participate in the Gulf 12 Hours endurance race in Abu Dhabi next month, just a week after the F1 season finale. Trading his management role for a racing seat in a McLaren GT3 EVO, Vowles will compete with Garage 59, showcasing his enduring passion for the sport and hands-on racing experience. This rare move for an F1 team principal highlights his deep connection to competitive driving.
Edd Straw's Las Vegas F1 driver rankings sparked controversy, particularly his decision to place Kimi Antonelli 10th despite a podium finish. Straw explained his ranking method, which considers the entire race weekend including qualifying and overall performance, not just the race result, to address fan questions and provide a deeper analytical perspective.
Lando Norris faces intense pressure at the Qatar Grand Prix as Max Verstappen dramatically cut his championship lead to just 24 points after winning in Las Vegas. With two races left, the title fight is at a fever pitch. This preview breaks down the critical stakes, track challenges, and team performance outlook for the pivotal Losail circuit showdown.
Mick Schumacher was a late contender for a Cadillac F1 seat but ultimately understood their choice of experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. This decision led Schumacher to sign with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for the 2026 IndyCar season, a move he believes keeps his Formula 1 return hopes alive.
Plans for a new Thai Grand Prix are advancing, with initial designs for an 18-corner, 5.7km Bangkok street circuit unveiled. The Sport Authority of Thailand aims for a 2028-2032 contract, eyeing March or September race dates, supported by Williams driver Alex Albon. This move highlights F1's continued global expansion.
Despite McLaren's double disqualification in Las Vegas, F1 fans still favor Lando Norris to win the 2025 title, with 51% backing him in a recent poll. Max Verstappen trails with 45%, while Oscar Piastri has minimal support. The title race is intensifying, with Norris needing to outscore rivals by two points in Qatar to avoid a nail-biting finale in Abu Dhabi, as fan reactions highlight concerns over McLaren's car and Norris's engine reliability.
Mick Schumacher was in advanced talks for a 2026 F1 seat with the new Cadillac team, a major opportunity that ultimately did not materialize. Cadillac signed Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas instead, leading Schumacher to move to IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for 2026. Despite this shift, he maintains his F1 ambitions, viewing his IndyCar move as a potential path to a future return while fully committing to his new challenge.
Lewis Hamilton revealed his direct involvement in a critical script change for Brad Pitt's F1 film, pushing for a more realistic and impactful crash scene inspired by Martin Donnelly's 1990 accident. Hamilton also refined racing terminology and sound design to ensure the movie's authenticity, aiming to deliver a credible portrayal of Formula 1.
Red Bull's sim racing team playfully trolled McLaren on social media following their double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were stripped of their second and fourth-place finishes due to excessive floor plank wear, a significant blow to McLaren's championship hopes and a boost to Max Verstappen's title bid.
Yuki Tsunoda is demanding answers from Red Bull after a critical tire pressure error in Las Vegas qualifying severely impacted his performance. The mishap, which saw him significantly slower than Max Verstappen, underscores a challenging season and could jeopardize his future with the team, despite his strong practice pace leading up to the incident.
The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix hit an event-record 1.5 million viewers on ESPN, marking a substantial 66% increase from the previous year. This surge, partly attributed to an earlier start time, contributes to Formula 1's overall average of 1.31 million US viewers through 22 races, setting the stage for a record-breaking 2025 season and highlighting growing fan engagement beyond domestic events.
