F1's fresh faces Antonelli & Bearman eye 2025 seats
Formula 1 is poised to welcome two rookies to its ranks in 2025, following a season devoid of any full-time young newcomers - a situation that has drawn widespread critique.
Mar 22, 16:28
Marko rules out F1 seat for Ferrari prodigy Bearman
Dr. Helmut Marko has made it clear that Oliver Bearman, despite his remarkable Jeddah debut, will not be given a spot at Red Bull's junior Formula 1 team, RB.
Mar 21, 16:09
Sainz gains preliminary FIA nod for Melbourne GP
Carlos Sainz has successfully passed the initial medical examinations conducted by the FIA in Melbourne, coinciding with the day he was seen bicycling around the Albert Park circuit.
Mar 21, 16:02
Marko rules out RB seat for Ferrari's Bearman
Dr Helmut Marko has ruled out offering impressive rookie Oliver Bearman a seat at Red Bull's junior Formula 1 team RB.
Mar 21, 07:07
FIA gives Sainz initial 'OK' to race in Melbourne
Carlos Sainz has passed initial FIA medical checks in Melbourne, on the same day he rode a bicycle around the Albert Park layout.
Mar 21, 07:00
Senna almost signed 1991 Ferrari contract
Ayrton Senna actually agreed a contract to race for Ferrari in the 1991 season, according to explosive new reports in the Italian media.
Mar 20, 07:17
Madrid could be first European F1 night race
Madrid is looking into becoming Formula 1's next night race.
Mar 19, 06:54
Sainz spotted walking normally in Melbourne
Carlos Sainz has touched down in Melbourne to prepare for his return to the Ferrari cockpit.
Mar 19, 06:52
Verstappen's level of dominance 'not normal' - Lobato
Long-time Spanish F1 commentator Antonio Lobato doubts Max Verstappen will win every single grand prix this season.
Mar 19, 06:49
Bearman's F1 debut sparks debate over Sainz's future
A provocative hypothesis circulating suggests Carlos Sainz might face challenges reclaiming his position in the Ferrari cockpit this season.
Mar 18, 16:37
'Why not' replace Sainz with Bearman, F1 insider wonders
One wild theory suggests that Carlos Sainz might struggle to get back at the wheel of his Ferrari this year.
Mar 18, 07:08
Bearman is Ferrari's top reserve driver - Vasseur
Oliver Bearman has leapt into pole position among his two other development driver colleagues at Ferrari, boss Frederic Vasseur confirms.
Mar 15, 07:12
Bearman impresses F1 bosses Briatore, Wolff, Steiner
Flavio Briatore, Gunther Steiner and even Toto Wolff have joined the ranks of those impressed with teenager Oliver Bearman's one-off stand-in debut for Ferrari last weekend.
Mar 14, 06:49
Hamilton will struggle to beat Leclerc at Ferrari - Briatore
Lewis Hamilton runs the risk of being humbled by team incumbent Charles Leclerc at Ferrari next year.
Mar 13, 06:44
Three star drivers top Mercedes' 2025 shortlist
Three top drivers are clearly at the top of the shortlist to succeed Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year.
Mar 13, 06:42
Marko tells Ferrari to put Bearman at Haas in 2025
Dr Helmut Marko has urged Ferrari to place impressive rookie Oliver Bearman with the affiliated Haas team for 2025.
Mar 12, 07:26
Ferrari admits Haas seat 'a possibility' for Bearman
Frederic Vasseur admits "it's a possibility" that impressive one-off rookie Oliver Bearman, 18, will make his full-time F1 debut with Haas next year.
Mar 11, 06:59
Bearman now eyeing Haas race seat for 2025
As Oliver Bearman scored points and the official 'driver of the day' plaudits on Saturday, rumours were also beginning to swirl about his full-time future in Formula 1.
Mar 10, 05:47
Bearman heads to Melbourne, as Sainz meets with Mercedes
Impressive F1 rookie Oliver Bearman will travel to Australia next week so that he can remain on standby for the recovering Ferrari regular Carlos Sainz.
Mar 10, 05:46
Mercedes 'bouncing' is back for third consecutive season
For the third consecutive season, Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes has still failed to eliminate the "bouncing" of its Formula 1 cars amid the new ground-effect era.
Mar 9, 05:37
Doctor says Sainz could be fit for Melbourne
Carlos Sainz could be in good enough shape to return to his Ferrari cockpit in Melbourne in a fortnight.
Mar 9, 05:32
Sauber eyes different drivers for Audi F1 future
Mere hours after reports broke that Audi has completed a 100 percent acquisition of the Sauber team, rumours about the drivers began to swirl in Saudi Arabia.
Mar 8, 06:32
Leclerc not afraid of Hamilton head-to-head
Charles Leclerc insists he is not anxious about having to take on Formula 1's most successful driver in history as his Ferrari teammate from 2025.
Mar 8, 06:29
Wolff not ruling out Sainz for 2025 Mercedes seat
Carlos Sainz got his quest for another top seat in Formula 1 off to a flying start in Bahrain by chasing home the dominant Red Bull one-two.
Mar 3, 06:39
Verstappen already in 'a different galaxy' in 2024
As Max Verstappen dominated the Bahrain GP having also secured the first pole position on offer in 2024, hopes began to fade among Red Bull's rivals.
Mar 3, 06:36
Red Bull chiefs give Perez an early boost in 2024
Sergio Perez's bosses have given his chances of securing a new contract for 2025 an early boost.
Mar 2, 07:12
Rivals suddenly hopeful Red Bull 'can be caught' in 2024
The team pecking order in Formula 1, which until Thursday appeared to be reasonably clear, was thrown on its head on the opening day of practice in Bahrain.
Mar 1, 07:04
Three top F1 drivers slam massive 2024 calendar
Three top Formula 1 stars have hit out at the ever-lengthening annual race calendar, which has swollen to an all-time record of 24 grands prix for 2024.
Feb 29, 07:47
Alonso's wild claim about Red Bull dominance 'realistic'
Dr Helmut Marko had to smile in Bahrain when asked about Fernando Alonso's prediction of another sure-fire title for Max Verstappen this year.
Feb 29, 07:42
Wolff may have leaked Hamilton-Ferrari news - Capelli
Lewis Hamilton's situation at Mercedes this year could be even more awkward than previously assumed.
Feb 28, 07:49
'More talk' about 2025 than 2024 season - De la Rosa
The 2024 season has not even begun, and yet one of the biggest talking points in Formula 1 at present is 2025.
Feb 27, 08:42
2025 contract still possible for Perez - Marko
It is still possible that Sergio Perez will be offered a new contract to keep racing at Red Bull beyond 2024.
Feb 26, 07:50
Sainz admits Mercedes, Red Bull options for 2025
Carlos Sainz insists it is still his priority to secure his future in Formula 1 as soon as possible.
Feb 26, 07:43
Sainz not surprised at Red Bull's early 2024 pace
As Formula 1 gets to the end of the sole pre-season test, the feeling up and down the Bahrain pitlane is unanimous - Red Bull still has easily the fastest car.
Feb 23, 07:15
Two ex-F1 drivers tip Sainz to secure 2025 seat
Carlos Sainz insists he has "no idea" what team he will be racing for beyond the looming Formula 1 season.
Feb 22, 07:10
Leclerc's big new F1 deal to keep him 'quiet' - Villeneuve
Ferrari gave Charles Leclerc a long and lucrative new contract to keep him "quiet" for the bombshell news of Lewis Hamilton's 2025 arrival at Ferrari.
Feb 21, 06:38
Three F1 drivers hail sprint format tweaks for 2024
Three Formula 1 drivers have applauded the tweaks made to the controversial 'sprint' weekend format for 2024.
Feb 19, 07:17
Sainz, Vasseur deny Ferrari disunity in 2024
Carlos Sainz and Frederic Vasseur have played down claims that team dynamics at Ferrari this year will be shattered due to the Spaniard's looming exit.
Feb 19, 07:13
Verstappen's ban on 'dangerous' skiing is over
Red Bull's ban on Max Verstappen taking part in "dangerous sports" appears to be over.
Feb 16, 06:41
Wolff 'will do everything' to sign Verstappen - Marko
Bombshell moves in the uncharacteristically tumultuous 'silly season' driver market early in 2024 might be far from over, according to former F1 driver Christian Danner.
Feb 15, 05:44