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Russell, Minardi, take aim at Norris' McLaren performance
George Russell has aimed a subtle dig at Formula 1 frontrunners McLaren, asserting that the Woking-based team should comfortably secure the 2025 world championships.
1 hour ago

Russell - No title hopes against dominant McLaren
George Russell has dismissed his chances of clinching the 2025 Formula 1 world championship.
22 hours ago

Lauda - McLaren can let Norris, Piastri battle freely
McLaren has no reason to meddle in the championship tussle between its drivers for now, according to Mathias Lauda, son of F1 icon Niki Lauda.
2 days ago

Saudi Arabia eyes F1 team ownership, says Prince
Saudi Arabia may be gearing up to expand its growing Formula 1 footprint by launching or acquiring its own team.
2 days ago

Leclerc - No clue when Ferrari will catch McLaren
Charles Leclerc admits he's at a loss over when Ferrari might challenge McLaren for consistent grand prix victories.
2 days ago

Boss backs Norris against mental weakness claims
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has staunchly defended championship leader Lando Norris amid criticism of his mental fortitude.
3 days ago

Norris' mental struggles slammed by F1 veterans
Even with Max Verstappen's title threat waning, championship leader Lando Norris is facing growing scrutiny over his mental resilience.
4 days ago

Oscar Piastri cruises to Bahrain Grand Prix win, Lando Norris defies penalty for podium
Oscar Piastri closes the gap on McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Drivers Championship with victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
5 days ago

Verstappen - I'm just 'participating' in 2025
Max Verstappen has written off his prospects of securing a fifth straight Formula 1 world championship in 2025.
5 days ago

McLaren boss slams Verstappen's car complaints
With only one point separating Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the 2025 drivers' championship, tensions are flaring between McLaren and Red Bull.
5 days ago

Oscar Piastri outshines McLaren teammate Lando Norris to secure Bahrain Grand Prix pole
Oscar Piastri secures pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix during what was a poor qualifying effort from Championship leader Lando Norris.
6 days ago

McLaren set to dominate Bahrain GP - Marko
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko believes McLaren is poised to comfortably clinch victory at Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
6 days ago

Alex Palou rules out Cadillac F1 seat talks
Alex Palou has confirmed he is not in contention for a Formula 1 seat with Cadillac.
6 days ago

Verstappen title chase safe despite baby on way
Max Verstappen's 2025 season is set to proceed seamlessly, despite the imminent arrival of his first child with Kelly Piquet.
7 days ago

Piastri eyes 2025 title, sees Norris as main rival
Oscar Piastri is unwavering in his belief that he can claim the Formula 1 world championship in 2025.
8 days ago

Wittich slams no-penalty on Norris' chicane skip
Lando Norris can perhaps breathe a sigh of relief that Niels Wittich no longer holds the reins as Formula 1 race director.
9 days ago

Honda to help shape Aston Martin's driver lineups
Honda is poised to play a role in determining Aston Martin's future driver lineup, perhaps even starting with the team's 2026 campaign.
10 days ago

Marko mocks 'Papaya rules' After Verstappen win
Dr Helmut Marko couldn't resist a dig at McLaren's so-called 'Papaya rules' after Max Verstappen beat the team's faster orange cars to claim victory at Suzuka across both qualifying and the race.
11 days ago

Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix, message sent to Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earns his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season by edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Japanese Grand Prix.
12 days ago

Marko slams Horner rumours as 'absolute nonsense'
Dr Helmut Marko has fiercely dismissed suggestions that his influence within Red Bull has waned, labelling such reports as baseless.
12 days ago