Leclerc: Beating Hamilton not a target until Ferrari starts fighting higher up in F1

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years. It reflects the broader shift in Formula 1 where engineers are increasingly stepping into team ...Keep reading

Information below on how to watch 2025 F1 Belgian Grand Prix, including timings and schedule

Laurent Mekies addresses Max Verstappen's future amid ongoing speculation.

Dre Harrison, Richard Asher and Oriol Puigdemont break down why Marc Marquez had to intentionally drop the lead of the race due to warnings over tyre pressures, and how Dorna got their sums wrong when calculating its own regulation.With Alex Marquez crashing in the GP, it pushes older brother Marc's championship lead up to 120 points, and made way for Marco Bezzecchi to lead the fight for ...Keep reading

Lando Norris explains the nose injury he picked up while celebrating his British Grand Prix win.

This week, three drivers representing each of NASCAR's manufacturers took part in a Goodyear tire test at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.NHMS holds extra significance this year as it returns to the playoffs for the first time since the 2016 season. The 'Magic Mile' will open the Round of 12 this year.Christopher Bell Christopher Bell, Joe Gibbs Racing ToyotaPhoto by: Krista ...Keep reading

“To see his progression, it was remarkable what he did with the team. To run an organisation that big and that well takes heart and skill, that’s what he brought to the team.”

Charles Leclerc says the prospect of an intra-team battle with Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton is not of immediate concern, particularly as they are "not fighting for very interesting positions" in Formula 1 2025.Although Ferrari has proven itself capable of securing occasional podiums so far this year, these have been irregular at best; Leclerc has four podiums across the opening 12 rounds ...Keep reading

Lando Norris believes he is “more of a threat now” to Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri but is still not happy with his current performance level as both fight for a maiden world title.The Briton is second in the 2025 F1 standings and eight points behind his McLaren team-mate g ing into this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, which is round 13 of the current campaign.Norris ...Keep reading

Lando Norris believes he is now “more of a threat” to Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri but is still not happy with his current performance level as both fight for a maiden world title.The Briton is second in the 2025 F1 standings and eight points behind his McLaren team-mate ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, which is round 13 of the current campaign.Norris ...Keep reading

Could Legacy Motor Club be a destination for Daniel Suarez in 2026? Suarez is set to depart Trackhouse Racing after five seasons, and questions are swirling as to where he could end up next year.There aren't many options, but Legacy Motor Club was considered a potential path for the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion. Legacy is actively trying to secure a third charter, but the team is also ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.After a 20-year stint building Red Bull into one of F1's genuine powerhouses, leading to eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships, Horner was removed from his position as team principal and CEO just days after the British Grand ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen has played down suggestions that Christian Horner's Red Bull exit will influence his long-term commitment to the Formula 1 team.After a 20-year stint building Red Bull into one of F1's genuine powerhouses, leading to eight drivers' titles and six constructors' championships, Horner was removed from his position as team principal and CEO just days after the British Grand ...Keep reading

Yuki Tsunoda has been in contact with Christian Horner following his shock exit

Crash.net's F1 reporter on the ground recaps the hot topic which dominated the agenda on Belgian Grand Prix media day.

George Russell has revealed he is no longer “stressed” about his Formula 1 future with his Mercedes contract set to expire at the end of this year.The Briton is yet to sign a new deal with the Silver Arrows and speculation of Russell being replaced by four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been rife.It was sparked by Russell saying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in June that the ...Keep reading

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Charles Leclerc doesn't derive any satisfaction from outperforming Lewis Hamilton this year.