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Bottas, Zhou eye F1 reserve roles for 2025
Valtteri Bottas and Guanyu Zhou have expressed their determination to remain part of the Formula 1 paddock in 2025, even as reserve drivers, following the announcements of their replacement at Audi-owned Sauber by Nico Hulkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
12:25
Hamilton admits 'I didn't want to come back after Brazil'
Lewis Hamilton has admitted that his frustration after the Brazilian GP was so intense, he briefly considered walking away from Mercedes before the season even ended.
11:25
Red Bull's second F1 team valued over $1bn
Red Bull's second Formula 1 team, RB, is already valued at over $1 billion, according to CEO Peter Bayer.
Nov 21, 12:15
Wolff says Hamilton's Ferrari deal spared tough decision
Toto Wolff has clarified his earlier remarks about Lewis Hamilton, addressing comments that seemed to imply the seven-time world champion was nearing his "expiration date."
Nov 21, 10:45
Political will missing for F1 race in Germany - Wolff
Germany no longer has the drive to host a Formula 1 race, according to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.
Nov 21, 10:15
FIA cracks down on skid block protections in F1
Formula 1 teams have been blindsided by the FIA's decision to ban protective devices for the skid blocks on 2024-spec cars.
Nov 21, 08:45
Schumacher reflects on setback as Mercedes role in doubt
Mick Schumacher appears to be coming to terms with the reality that his Formula 1 career may be on pause indefinitely.
Nov 19, 10:30
Haas still musing non-racing role for Magnussen
Kevin Magnussen appears set to remain part of the Formula 1 scene next season, albeit in a different capacity from his current role as a driver.
Nov 18, 11:55
Alpine restructuring points to Hitech sale, says pundit
Renault's Formula 1 team, Alpine, appears to be heading for a sale, according to Dutch journalist Jack Plooij.
Nov 18, 10:55
Ferrari plans standalone 2025 F1 car launch
Ferrari has become the first Formula 1 team to confirm it will host a standalone launch for its 2025 car, diverging from the sport's first-ever joint season launch event planned at London's O2 arena in February.
Nov 18, 10:25
Ferrari rumoured as Zhou's next F1 destination
Guanyu Zhou might find himself taking on a reserve driver role at Ferrari in 2025, following his impending exit from Audi-Sauber.
Nov 18, 08:55
Bottas tipped to rejoin Mercedes as Wolff's F1 advisor
Valtteri Bottas could return to Mercedes in 2025 with a role that extends beyond mere reserve driver duties, according to new speculation.
Nov 15, 09:30
Is Antonelli ready for F1? Montoya has doubts
Kimi Antonelli's readiness for Formula 1 remains an open question, according to former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya.
Nov 13, 09:30
Alpine refuses to sell F1 engine IP to GM-Cadillac
Bruno Famin, still overseeing Alpine's motorsport activities, has dismissed speculation that Renault might sell the intellectual property (IP) for its scrapped 2026 engine to GM-Cadillac.
Nov 13, 09:00
Schumacher expected to extend WEC contract for 2025
Mick Schumacher appears set to continue his racing career exclusively outside of Formula 1, focusing only on endurance racing with Alpine in 2025.
Nov 12, 08:15
Danner thinks Schumacher's F1 dream 'is over'
Mick Schumacher's Formula 1 career is likely "over," according to German pundit and former F1 driver Christian Danner, following Audi-Sauber's choice to fill the final 2025 seat with rookie Gabriel Bortoleto, aged 20.
Nov 11, 09:45
Ecclestone and Wolff doubt Hamilton's future F1 success
Bernie Ecclestone has expressed doubt that Lewis Hamilton will secure a record eighth world title, as he approaches his Ferrari switch in 2025.
Nov 11, 09:15
Schumacher's F1 return 'unrealistic' after Audi snub
Audi-owned Sauber has bypassed options like incumbent Valtteri Bottas and Mick Schumacher to confirm rookie Gabriel Bortoleto for the 2025 season.
Nov 7, 08:30
Audi-Sauber informs Bottas of no 2025 contract renewal
Audi-owned Sauber has reportedly informed Valtteri Bottas that he will not be retained for the 2025 season.
Nov 6, 10:10
Mercedes refutes rumours of Hamilton skipping final races
Mercedes has dismissed speculation that Brazil might have been Lewis Hamilton's last race of the 2024 season.
Nov 6, 08:37
