Jenson Button has advised former teammate Fernando Alonso to consider retiring from F1 to enjoy family life, contrasting with Alonso's own stated intent to continue racing. Button, who recently retired, emphasized the emotional rewards of parenting, while Alonso remains focused on Aston Martin's promising 2026 project.
At a McLaren season celebration, CEO Zak Brown joked with Oscar Piastri, telling him not to pretend he had better options before joining the team, as he "had Alpine." The remark highlights Piastri's successful move from the struggling French squad to the now championship-winning McLaren outfit.
Lewis Hamilton has forcefully dismissed suggestions he should retire from F1 after a challenging first season with Ferrari, pointing to his unmatched achievements as reason to ignore critics. The seven-time champion endured his first podium-less season in 2025 but remains motivated by championship dreams.
Toto Wolff praised Kimi Antonelli for standing his ground among F1's 'cannibals' during a rollercoaster rookie season. The Mercedes rookie showed flashes of brilliance amid struggles, finishing just six points behind Lewis Hamilton and helping the team to P2 in the constructors'.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli reveals he feared his F1 career was unraveling during a severe mid-season slump, triggered by car changes that destroyed his confidence. His recovery after reverting to an older car spec and mental reset helped salvage a season with three podiums.
The FIA has revealed it attempted to modify F1's current aerodynamic rules mid-cycle to better reduce 'dirty air' and improve racing but was forced to abandon the plan due to insufficient support from the teams, a requirement for such in-period changes.
Johnny Herbert claims Max Verstappen's potential availability in 2027 makes every F1 driver's seat insecure, as top teams would scramble to sign the dominant Dutchman, giving him dictatorial power over the driver market.
Lewis Hamilton visited Ferrari's Maranello factory following a winless first season with the team. The seven-time champion, who failed to secure a podium or pole in a Grand Prix in 2024, is fully committed to turning fortunes around ahead of the critical 2026 regulatory change.
F1 commentator Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen was the best driver of the 2025 season, despite Lando Norris winning the championship. Brundle praised Norris's title-winning mental strength and dominant performances but maintained Verstappen's underlying speed and consistency make him the grid's benchmark.
Helmut Marko has accused Christian Horner of 'lying' following both men's exits from Red Bull in 2025, revealing deep internal conflict. The public fallout marks a dramatic end to their long tenure and raises questions about the team's future stability as it moves on from its foundational leaders.
Oscar Piastri has labeled his 2025 F1 season, featuring seven wins, as his "most complete" yet, but admits he must improve his adaptability in low-grip conditions. This shortfall, highlighted in races like Austin and Mexico, contributed to him losing a mid-season championship lead and finishing third behind teammate Lando Norris.
Alex Albon says Carlos Sainz's arrival at Williams has not only pushed him as a driver but also shifted the team's internal culture towards greater equality and collaboration, marking a significant change from previous seasons.
