Toto Wolff says Christian Horner's "sense of entitlement" and desire for "all the power" led to his Red Bull exit, but admits F1 will miss his controversial, polarizing presence that fueled the sport's drama.
Honda has unveiled the first sound of its 2026 Formula 1 power unit, previewing the engine note for the sport's next era. The audio reveals the familiar 1.6-liter V6, which will work with triple the electrical power under new rules, as Honda prepares for its factory switch to Aston Martin.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem has been re-elected unopposed as FIA President for a second term until 2029. His re-election confirms the leadership path for motorsport's governing body as it implements major regulatory changes for Formula 1 from 2026, building on financial and institutional reforms from his first term.
Yuki Tsunoda has been relegated to a reserve driver role for 2026 after losing his Red Bull seat to Isack Hadjar. While Helmut Marko assured him the position offers a chance to return, Marko's own exit from the team throws Tsunoda's future pathway into uncertainty.
Sebastian Vettel has honored Helmut Marko as the Red Bull advisor steps down after 20 years. Vettel credited Marko as the architect of Red Bull's success, having overseen the careers of multiple champions, including Vettel and Max Verstappen. Marko's departure marks the end of an era for F1's most prolific driver development program.
Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull F1 after 25 years, citing the emotional impact of Max Verstappen's narrow 2025 title loss as a key reason. The architect of Red Bull's driver program decided the time was right to step away following the bitter end to the season.
Charles Leclerc has defended Lewis Hamilton's difficult first season at Ferrari, explaining that the unpredictable SF-25 was so 'tricky' to drive that pushing for a lap time felt like a binary choice between crashing or progressing in qualifying.
Honda has unveiled the sound of its upcoming 2026 Formula 1 power unit on social media. The audio preview offers a first listen to the engine that will power Aston Martin under the new technical regulations set to debut in two years.
Newly crowned 2025 Formula 1 World Champion Lando Norris attributes his maiden title win to work with a psychologist, which helped him maintain focus to edge Max Verstappen by just two points. He achieved the victory without compromising his honest and self-critical personality, challenging the notion that drivers need a harder edge to succeed.
Ralf Schumacher has intensified his criticism of Lance Stroll, stating the Aston Martin driver's seat is "no longer acceptable" and should be given to a more deserving talent like F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli, highlighting the performance gap to teammate Fernando Alonso.
Max Verstappen discusses the innate mental strength required to thrive in Formula 1, crediting his relentless mindset for powering a dramatic comeback in the 2025 title fight. He emphasizes that handling extreme pressure is a core, unteachable part of a champion's makeup.
Lando Norris' 2025 F1 world championship was forged through a season of overcoming profound self-doubt and technical struggles. By systematically working on his mental game and driving craft after falling behind teammate Oscar Piastri, Norris staged a remarkable second-half comeback to claim the title, proving that vulnerability and relentless self-improvement can be a champion's strengths.
