What's at stake in the Verstappen and Mercedes F1 situation

There was an expectation at Ferrari that its Formula 1 fortunes in 2025 should pick up from where it had left off last year, where victories and regular podiums had put the team in the hunt for a first constructors' championship since 2008.This has not materialised. There's a sense that McLaren has been able to move the game on and pull ahead, and also the sense that Ferrari's decision to ...Keep reading

What we know about the performance clauses in Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 contract.

Keanu Reeves will front a new documentary charting Cadillac's journey to be on the Formula 1 grid for 2026.Following the streaming success of Emmy-award-winning 'Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story', Reeves will now tell the story of the new American F1 team ahead of next year's season-opener in Australia.Autosport revealed on Tuesday how team boss Graeme Lowdon was overseeing the ...Keep reading

Dre Harrison and Oriol Puigdemont return for another edition of Tank Slappers, as Marc Marquez made history at the 100th anniversary of racing at the Assen TT circuit. With his 68th premier class victory, he tied the legendary Giacomo Agostini for second on the all-time wins list, with only Valentino Rossi ranking higher.But Marquez didn't have it easy – Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi pushed him ...Keep reading

Reports in Italian media highlight Aprilia's choice if they must replace Jorge Martin

This year is one of celebration for Formula 1 as it marks 75 years of the world championship beginning at Silverstone.And key moments from Silverstone's F1 history now feature as part of a new video series to celebrate the landmark anniversary.In this first episode, fans reflect on how their love for the championship began, sharing memories of the track spanning from the 1960s to the ...Keep reading

One major MotoGP team strongly advised to enter rider market

Diogo Moreira’s first Moto2 victory last Sunday in Assen has underlined the cause of a rider currently exploring multiple paths to a possible MotoGP debut next season.The Italtrans rider is a strong candidate to be one of next year’s rookies in the premier class. His speed is backed up by his results on the track. Moreover, he represents Brazil – a country that will return to the ...Keep reading

Diogo Moreira’s first Moto2 victory last Sunday in Assen has underlined the cause of a rider currently exploring multiple paths to a possible MotoGP debut next season.The Italtrans rider is a strong candidate to be one of next year’s rookies in the premier class. His speed is backed up by his results on the track. Moreover, he represents Brazil – a country that will return to the ...Keep reading

Martin Brundle delivers his verdict on the Max Verstappen to Mercedes rumours.

To navigate the intricate media game that shapes activities in the Formula 1 paddock, it's essential to sift through the statements for substance and dismiss those made to muddy the waters. The future of Max Verstappen is front and centre - unsurprising, given he is the driver at the top of the pyramid.On one side is Toto Wolff, keeping the door open for the four-time world champion and on the ...Keep reading

Sauber's breakthrough double-points finish in Austria, its first since the 2023 Qatar round (fittingly, also an 8-9 finish), was validation of the team's extensive development work over this season.Despite the upcoming onset of all-new Formula 1 regulations in 2026, Sauber has not been particularly shy when it comes to putting updates onto this year's C45. It's well known that, when Mattia ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Lando Norris or Oliver Bearman? Our experts pick the next British F1 champ

Daniel Ricciardo discusses how life has changed post-F1

“Being in Formula 1 is a very exposing experience.”As those who have read his autobiography Watching the Wheels will know, Damon Hill is an open and honest world champion. So it’s no surprise that he shows his weaknesses and struggles in his new film, Hill, which arrives on Sky Documentaries on 2 July. But the level of emotion and poignancy are still the elements that hit home.Hill ...Keep reading

Diogo Moreira’s first Moto2 victory last Sunday in Assen has underlined the cause of a rider currently exploring multiple paths to a possible MotoGP debut next season.The Italtrans rider is a strong candidate to be one of next year’s rookies in the premier class. His speed is backed up by his results on the track. Moreover, he represents Brazil – a country that will return to the ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen signing for Mercedes would have knock-on consequences for the rest of the F1 driver market.

Fred Vasseur will return to Ferrari's pit wall at Silverstone after missing the Austrian Grand Prix.