Max Verstappen has publicly reaffirmed his disagreement with Red Bull's swift demotion of Liam Lawson, as experts urge the team to make a fundamental 'philosophical decision' regarding its underperforming second car to challenge for championships.
Charles Leclerc has revealed he is actively considering a future drive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Ferrari F1 star insists he would only participate if he could undertake a full preparation program with a realistic shot at victory, acknowledging the significant challenge of balancing it with his Formula 1 commitments.
Australian media claims Oscar Piastri was 'robbed' of the 2025 title by McLaren favoring Lando Norris. However, a season review shows Piastri's mid-season podium drought and errors, contrasted with Norris's relentless consistency, were the true deciding factors, not team orders.
Formula 1's 2025 season review reveals unprecedented growth, with a record 827 million global fans—63% more than in 2018. The sport's audience is now younger, more diverse, and more global than ever, supported by record attendance and dominant digital engagement, solidifying its status as a worldwide entertainment leader.
On December 19, 2005, a 24-year-old Fernando Alonso shocked the F1 world by announcing he would leave Renault for McLaren in 2007, just months after winning his first world title. This bombshell move, which set off a driver market chain reaction and led to his explosive partnership with rookie Lewis Hamilton, is still considered the most surprising driver switch in the sport's history.
A brewing controversy over a potential engine loophole threatens to overshadow the start of F1's 2026 era. At least two manufacturers, believed to be Mercedes and Red Bull, are suspected of using clever component designs that exploit a rules grey area to effectively run a higher compression ratio than allowed, potentially gaining a key performance advantage and setting the stage for protests.
Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad, confirmed for a 2026 F1 seat with Racing Bulls, has no time for a long break after his F2 season. The British driver faces a busy winter of preparation, with the first pre-season test in late January and the added challenge of adapting to F1's new technical regulations.
Data analysis shows Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc lost the most points year-over-year in 2025, with Sainz's move to Williams and Leclerc's winless Ferrari campaign leading to significant drops. In contrast, McLaren's Oscar Piastri gained the most points, and rookie Kimi Antonelli impressed with a top-seven finish.
2026 F1 rookie Arvid Lindblad reveals his racing journey began with motocross before karting at age five. The Racing Bulls driver, who rose swiftly through Red Bull's junior program, says he always believed he would reach F1 despite having no family background in the sport.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli has spoken openly about the mental challenge of his first F1 season, revealing how rumors of Max Verstappen taking his seat over the summer added significant pressure during an already difficult period. He says he has learned to cope with the external scrutiny as part of his growth in the sport.
Max Verstappen has expressed heartfelt sympathy for Lewis Hamilton's disastrous first season at Ferrari, calling it painful to watch. Verstappen cited the immense difficulty of leaving Mercedes, adapting to a new team environment, and the challenges of age as key factors in Hamilton's struggle, which included zero podiums and a P6 finish in the standings.
Williams will run a fan-selected 'Flow State' livery on its 2026 car during pre-season testing in Barcelona. The design, chosen from six options by over 54,000 global voters, features navy lines on white and symbolizes driver focus and team development effort.
