Former senior Williams figure issues 'safe hands' confidence amid painful season

RacingNews365 spoke with former Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams at the launch of Fortescue Zero Racing's first Formula E car.

Mercedes explains "unusual" car behaviour behind Kimi Antonelli's costly Interlagos spin

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has provided an explanation for several spins that occurred for the Silver Arrows in Formula 1's Brazilian Grand Prix. In his first event since his maiden title was confirmed in Mexico, Kimi Antonelli looked set to capitalise on a poor start by polesitter Lando Norris to snatch the lead from second on the grid, building up a comfortable buffer over ...…

Max Verstappen handed Mercedes warning in 'egotistical' Lewis Hamilton take down

Ralf Schumacher has explained why he believes Max Verstappen and Mercedes would not work, whilst also taking aim at Lewis Hamilton's leadership skills.

Kimi Antonelli hilariously makes radical hair change to celebrate F1 title

Kimi Antonelli sprayed his hair in the colours of the Italian flag to celebrate becoming the nation's first F1 drivers' champion in 73 years, with the Mercedes driver showing off his new look to team-mate George Russell and boss Toto Wolff.

Max Verstappen explains why he’s so good in the rain in Brazil

Max Verstappen has delved into what gives him such racecraft when it rains in Sao Paulo, after another remarkable drive in Formula 1’s Brazilian Grand Prix. Among tracks that have been on the calendar since the beginning of his career, Verstappen has his highest podium-finishing rate at Interlagos – and Austin – with eight top-three results in 11 races. Three of these were starring ... Keep…

Valtteri Bottas responds to Colton Herta breaking crucial threshold to race in F1

Valtteri Bottas is fighting for his F1 survival at Cadillac, and Colton Herta, whom he is at risk from, has just taken a huge step towards taking the Finnish driver's seat.

Oscar Piastri admits he is "missing" the stress of an F1 title fight

McLaren's Oscar Piastri is missing the pressure of fighting for the Formula 1 world championship amid what has been a difficult 2026 season. The Australian led the drivers' standings for a lot of last year before he eventually finished third behind team-mate Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Although he missed out on the championship last year, it was a successful end to the ground ...…

F1 drivers air frustrations after 'speed limit' introduction

A safety speed limit was in force during the Sao Paulo Grand Prix - much to the chagrin of some F1 drivers.

What the Brazilian GP revealed about F1's ability to cope with rain

The question of what might happen in a wet race has vexed Formula 1's stakeholders since before the beginning of the season. It's also prompted some unnecessarily hysterical commentary throughout the year, peaking in the run-up to last weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, where rain for qualifying and the race was a virtual certainty for the first time this season. Although the ... Keep…

Former Ferrari F1 hopeful completes 'demanding' Lola Formula E switch

A familiar name in the Formula 1 paddock is officially in Formula E.

Lewis Hamilton backed to still be on F1 grid in 2030 and fulfil Africa dream

Lewis Hamilton feels he can do it, and so do many more.

Kimi Antonelli handed verdict over future Ferrari drive: 'He could go tomorrow'

It seems almost inevitable that Kimi Antonelli will one day end up at the Scuderia.

Oscar Piastri reveals unexpected upside of being out of F1 title fight

Oscar Piastri says he misses the pressure of fighting for the Formula 1 world championship. The McLaren driver led the standings for much of last year and was in a season-long battle against his team-mate Lando Norris for the title. A late-season challenge from Red Bull's Max Verstappen saw Piastri finish third in the standings, while Norris secured the title and Verstappen finished ... Keep…

Lando Norris questions Charles Leclerc's Brazilian GP penalty: "Just racing"

McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has questioned Charles Leclerc's penalty after the Brazilian Grand Prix, which cost the Ferrari driver seventh place. Leclerc tapped the left rear of Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls car at Turn 12 on the penultimate lap of the race at Interlagos. The Monegasque driver was handed a five-second penalty after the race, which dropped him behind Lawson to ... Keep…

Max Verstappen names the one condition that would make him retire from F1

Max Verstappen says he would walk away from Formula 1 if he ever stopped believing he was the best driver in the field. The four-time world champion has not won the title since 2024, with Lando Norris taking the championship win last year and Kimi Antonelli wrapping up the 2026 championship in Mexico earlier this month. But speaking to the media before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Verstappen ...…

Max Verstappen demands 'investigation' as F1 make season finale decision – RacingNews365 Review

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Liam Lawson kept waiting as Racing Bulls seat rival handed latest F1 test

Nikola Tsolov will take part in TPC test at the Hungaroring this week, RacingNews365 has learned. Where does that leave Liam Lawson?

Why Max Verstappen destroys his rivals in the rain | F1 Explainer

We break down how Max finds grip off the usual racing line, how he controls his Red Bull on the limit and why his rivals struggle to copy his lines in the wet.

F1 presses ahead with plan to hold season finale in Middle East despite safety concerns

Imola stood down as back-up plan to finish the year Qatar and Abu Dhabi races set to go ahead as planned Imola has been stood down as a back-up plan for the Formula One season finale as the sport pushes ahead with its scheduled Middle East races. The Italian venue, 20 miles from Bologna, was lined up to replace Abu Dhabi as the final race amid concern over the ongoing conflict in the region.…

Mika Häkkinen escapes death after a horrific crash in Australia - On This Day

Mika Häkkinen emerged as one of the biggest names in F1 in the mid-to-late 1990s. Before achieving his success, however, the two-time champion came face-to-face with death. That happened exactly 31 years ago today in Adelaide.

‘Kimi Antonelli isn’t Ayrton Senna yet, but he may be a Senninha’ – Toto Wolff

To this day, Ayrton Senna remains the last Brazilian Formula 1 driver to have won the world championship. But as a new generation of Auriverde racers finally emerges, they’re not the ones drawing comparisons to the country’s legend. Kimi Antonelli’s spectacular drives this season – and, more superficially, his curly brown hair – have earned him such plaudits, especially after he won ... Keep…

F1 branded a ‘smelly old dinosaur’ by Formula E billionaire: ‘It should be a museum'

An Australian billionaire who has entered the world of Formula E had some sharp words to say about Formula 1!

Esteban Ocon shares 'heartfelt' statement as F1 career hangs in balance

Esteban Ocon has taken to social media to address all those who reached out to him following his unexpected early firing from Haas over the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.

F1 2026 calendar update: Imola GP off the table, no plan B if war escalates

The Qatar and Abu Dhabi grands prix which will conclude Formula 1’s 2026 season are set to proceed as planned, provided there is no dramatic escalation of the Iran war. The Middle Eastern conflict, which started in late February as the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, has destabilised the region. The calendars of many motorsport championships have been impacted – not least ...…

Star-studded documentary to celebrate decade of Formula 2

Formula 2 has announced a documentary to commemorate 10 years as F1's leading support series.

F1 confirm final Imola decision as Middle East crisis addressed

The long wait is over and now we finally have our answer - F1 is heading to the troubled Middle East for the final two grands prix.

Fernando Alonso pinpoints 'phenomenal' Aston Martin strength after rare F1 duels

Fernando Alonso started eighth but could not bring home any points for Aston Martin in Sao Paulo as he finished in 12th.

Max Verstappen calls for Red Bull investigation: 'There is something wrong'

Max Verstappen stormed through the field from P21 on the grid to finish second at Interlagos. However, the four-time F1 drivers' champion is not wholly happy.

FIA reaffirms commitment to ending F1 season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi

The FIA has published a social media post underlining its commitment to end the F1 season in the Middle East as planned.

Red Bull retain shock status as FIA make key 2027 F1 announcement

The FIA has released its latest ADUO results, and Red Bull will not receive any help, having been established as the internal combustion engine benchmark earlier in the F1 season.

FIA reveals latest ADUO results in final review of 2026 F1 season

The FIA has announced its final Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) results for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with no changes granted for any of the power unit manufacturers. From this season, the FIA installed a mechanism in the F1 regulations which allowed power unit manufacturers the ability to make updates, if they fell behind the leading engine, in the form of tokens ...…

Toto Wolff sends clear message by raising numerous Mercedes questions

Toto Wolff has listed multiple questions he wants answers to ahead of the F1 winter break, insisting the 2027 campaign starts now.

Lando Norris eyes review after perplexing issue triggered mixed emotions

Lando Norris plans to review the start of the São Paulo Grand Prix after he dropped from first to third in the opening corners, although he did battle back to take the 14th victory of his F1 career.

Honda struggling to explain Lance Stroll’s 13th DNF of the season

Honda says it needs to find the root cause of Lance Stroll’s multiple battery issues after yet another retirement for the Aston Martin Formula 1 driver in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Stroll’s race in Sao Paulo ended after 30 laps, as he lay 18th, 28 seconds adrift of 12-placed team-mate Fernando Alonso. This marked his 13th retirement in the 2026 campaign – discounting the Melbourne race ... Keep…

Laurent Mekies: Liam Lawson’s fate has nothing to do with me

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says it’s up to Racing Bulls whether to retain Liam Lawson or promote Nikola Tsolov to a race seat in the 2027 Formula 1 season. Rookie Arvid Lindblad is set to get a second campaign in the world championship next year, but the identity of his team-mate has been uncertain. Formula 2 title contender Tsolov was the favourite to get the seat, but his form ...…

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix announces pre-race music line-up

American DJ Steve Aoki will return to the Las Vegas Grand Prix grid this year for a performance before the race on 21 November. He will be joined by fellow DJ MORTEN and singer Jordin Sparks as part of the pre-race line-up. MORTEN will perform ahead of the driver introductions, which have become a fan-favourite part of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend after the viral moment between Sergio ...…

Lewis Hamilton to share flight with Mercedes after former team's F1 title triumph

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton's trip back from Interlagos could have been an awkward one after Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed that the Ferrari driver would be travelling with the newly crowned constructors' champions. Mercedes secured its ninth constructors' title at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli finishing fourth and ...…

George Russell "keeps getting kicked" as F1 pundit addresses 2026 struggles

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes George Russell had good reason to look "a bit defeated" after another difficult afternoon at the Brazilian Grand Prix. While Mercedes ended the weekend on a high, securing the constructors' championship, Russell endured another frustrating race. The Briton missed out on pole position to McLaren's Lando Norris and ... Keep…

F1 Podium Chaos at the 2026 São Paulo Grand Prix

Lando Norris won in São Paulo, celebrated in front of a Mexico City Grand Prix graphic, and smashed his champagne bottle. Then Mercedes took over the podium and turned it...

Red Bull Max Verstappen plan revealed as major Oscar Piastri announcement made - RacingNews365

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