Carlos Sainz says he derives no joy from Lewis Hamilton's difficult first season at Ferrari, which saw the seven-time champion fail to score a single podium. Instead, the Spaniard's satisfaction comes from silencing doubters by securing two podiums for Williams in 2025, proving the team's potential and his own championship ambitions remain alive.
Helmut Marko has left Red Bull after more than two decades, concluding a tenure that saw him shape the careers of multiple world champions and define the team's ruthless driver development philosophy. His departure, following other key exits, signals a profound cultural shift within the championship-winning organization.
Martin Brundle has questioned whether the controversial team orders at the Italian Grand Prix, where Oscar Piastri was told to cede position to Lando Norris, triggered a downturn in Piastri's form that ultimately cost him the 2025 World Championship to his McLaren teammate.
Max Verstappen tops the 2025 F1 earnings list despite not winning the championship, with his total compensation, boosted by bonuses, surpassing Lewis Hamilton's higher base salary. Lando Norris, the reigning world champion, ranks third.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella reveals that Lando Norris's path to the 2025 F1 world championship was defined not by a single race, but by his structured and holistic response to the team's early-season struggles, marking a crucial evolution in his approach.
Esteban Ocon paid tribute to his former teammate Fernando Alonso after finishing behind him at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, acknowledging the Spaniard's clever race management and describing him as an 'incredible legend' who still 'knows the tricks.'
Helmut Marko's departure from Red Bull after over two decades marks a significant organizational shift, driven by the parent company's push for greater control and PR alignment. While officially a retirement, the move stems from evolving power dynamics and a clash with new management priorities. The key question now is how this affects Max Verstappen's long-term future with the team.
Max Verstappen has topped the official F1 Power Rankings for the 2025 season, earning the highest average score from the panel despite narrowly missing out on the Drivers' Championship to Lando Norris. His dominant victory in Abu Dhabi sealed his status as the highest-rated driver.
Lando Norris clinched his maiden world title in dramatic fashion, but Max Verstappen's performance in an inferior Red Bull earned him top marks. We rate every driver's performance across the 2025 season, from the champion's resilience to the struggles of veterans in new teams.
Williams Racing is handing the design choice for its 2026 pre-season car livery to its fans. Supporters can vote online from six distinct blue-themed options, with the winning design to debut on the FW48 at the start of the new era in Barcelona.
Australian television has reignited the narrative that McLaren favors Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri, following the latter's third-place finish in the 2025 championship. A presenter's off-hand comment about hoping Piastri can win 'if McLaren don't work against him' echoes sentiments previously discussed in the Australian Senate.
Organizers have announced a new release of general admission and grandstand tickets for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, set to go on sale this Thursday. The sale offers fans a final chance to secure access to the Albert Park event.
