Flavio Briatore
Max successor?: Fresh rumours over Alonso's Red Bull switch
In the latest buzz amongst Formula 1 insiders, "completely new rumours" involving Fernando Alonso and Red Bull are making the rounds, as per insights from ex-F1 competitor Ralf Schumacher.
Mar 26, 08:43
Hamilton may not 'keep up' in F1's new era - Schumacher
Another Formula 1 personality thinks Lewis Hamilton may struggle to keep up with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari next year.
Mar 14, 06:56
'Not fair' to delay 2025 plans for too long - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says he will not leave Aston Martin hanging for too long as he decides and negotiates his next move in Formula 1.
Mar 14, 06:55
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
Alonso happy to be on 'lists' at Red Bull and Mercedes
Fernando Alonso freely admits he is on the "lists" being drawn up by top teams Mercedes and Red Bull amid the swirling 2025 driver market silly season.
Mar 7, 07:31
Briatore already working on 'best option' for Alonso in 2025
Flavio Briatore, who still oversees the big-picture management of Fernando Alonso's career, admits he is already scouring the paddock for opportunities for 2025.
Mar 4, 07:27
Alonso fires up Mercedes rumours at Aston Martin launch
Just as Aston Martin pulled the wraps off his 2024 car, a big hint was dropped that Fernando Alonso is very much in the frame to succeed the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes.
Feb 13, 06:48
Sainz 'very calm' about post-Ferrari F1 career
Carlos Sainz has broken his silence following confirmation he will be replaced by seven time world champion Lewis Hamilton in 2025.
Feb 6, 07:05
Even Batman may not win in a 2025 Ferrari - Briatore
Many of the most well-known names in the Formula 1 paddock are already chewing over Lewis Hamilton's shock decision to scrap his Mercedes deal for 2025 in order to move to Ferrari.
Feb 2, 06:20
2025 Aston Martin contract very likely, Alonso hints
Fernando Alonso has dropped a clear hint that he intends to negotiate a new contract with Aston Martin to keep him in Formula 1 beyond this year.
Feb 1, 06:15
F1 names appear on Jeffrey Epstein associate list
A plethora of well-known Formula 1 names have appeared on a list linked with convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Jan 15, 05:59
F1 may not be 'fun' in 2024, former bosses fear
Formula 1 might continue to be limited "fun" for observers next year because of Max Verstappen's ongoing dominance.
Dec 14, 07:51
'No hope' of Michael Schumacher recovery - Benoit
One of F1's longest-serving and most respected journalists has a sad update about his friend Michael Schumacher.
Sep 4, 07:52
Perez not 'up to the task' at Red Bull - Briatore
Sergio Perez says he's only struggling with the "braking" of his Red Bull car.
Jun 23, 08:13
'Red hope' for Ferrari as 2023 car improves - Briatore
Flavio Briatore says some "red hope" emerged from the Canadian GP last weekend.
Jun 22, 06:59
Briatore told Alonso to join Aston Martin
Flavio Briatore says he spotted Aston Martin's rise to shock competitiveness in Formula 1 ahead of time.
May 15, 07:56
Piquet never intended to 'harm' Massa
Former F1 driver Nelson Piquet jr says he never intended for his actions to deprive fellow Brazilian Felipe Massa of the 2008 title.
Apr 13, 07:42
Podiums 'not enough' for team owner Stroll
Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll is not happy to rest on the laurels of Fernando Alonso's back-to-back-to-back podiums so far in 2023.
Apr 11, 07:27
Ferrari lacks 'characters' for F1 revival
Ferrari is lacking the "characters" required for a big shakeup and a return to winning ways in Formula 1.
Mar 22, 06:19
Russell 'now always ahead of Hamilton'
Lewis Hamilton is not likely to quit Formula 1 at the end of 2023.
Mar 22, 06:18
Alonso 'nothing like Vettel' at Aston - Briatore
Aston Martin made a wise move to sign up Fernando Alonso instead of fellow multiple world champion Sebastian Vettel for 2023 and beyond.
Mar 22, 06:16
Alonso will thrive at Aston Martin - Briatore
Fernando Alonso is a "rottweiler" who will survive and thrive at Aston Martin.
Nov 25, 04:13
F1 recruit Briatore blasts 'inadequate' FIA
Formula 1 consultant Flavio Briatore has blasted the sport's governing body for an ongoing series of questionable race management decisions.
Oct 4, 05:36
Briatore aims to 'raise the bar' in F1
Flavio Briatore is aiming to "raise the bar" in Formula 1 with his new role.
Sep 27, 07:00
Alonso 'sad' about Piastri conspiracy theory
Fernando Alonso says he is "sad" to be implicated in a sort of conspiracy surrounding the ongoing Oscar Piastri affair.
Aug 26, 07:37
Briatore 'handwriting' all over Piastri saga
Flavio Briatore's "handwriting" is all over the Oscar Piastri affair.
Aug 10, 07:43
'No evidence' of Piastri deal collusion - Szafnauer
Fernando Alonso, Mark Webber and Flavio Briatore may have "shared information" that led to the Oscar Piastri saga which appears destined for court.
Aug 9, 07:40
Dumping Briatore was biggest mistake - Kovalainen
Heikki Kovalainen admits his Formula 1 career may have been cut short because he split with Flavio Briatore.
Jul 25, 07:03
Alonso not apologising for FIA criticism
Fernando Alonso has refused to apologise for comments that reportedly could have left him with a disrepute charge courtesy of the governing FIA.
May 23, 07:45
Villeneuve, Schumacher, write off Mercedes title
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Mercedes' world title hopes are already over in 2022.
Mar 29, 08:08
Briatore set for Formula 1 return - report
Recent tumours that Flavio Briatore could be returning to Formula 1 appear to have been accurate.
Mar 9, 07:01
Genoa court ends Briatore super-yacht tax probe
A tax evasion probe involving former F1 personality Flavio Briatore has finally ended.
Jan 27, 07:14
No Todt return for Ferrari, Briatore to Alpine
Jean Todt will not return to Ferrari as a consultant to the fabled Formula 1 team.
Jan 19, 07:07
Todt 'careful' not to 'inflate' Ferrari rumours
Jean Todt admits he will do "something new" now that he has been succeeded as long-time FIA president.
Dec 21, 06:22
Zandvoort could help make other F1 races more exciting
Formula 1 may turn to organisers of the highly-popular Dutch GP to advise other race hosts about how to better entertain spectators on grand prix weekends.
Oct 20, 06:20
Briatore set for sensational F1 return
Flavio Briatore looks set to make a sensational return to Formula 1.
Oct 19, 06:45
F1 figures named in new tax avoidance leak
Formula 1 figures have been implicated in a huge new leak exposing secret and questionable offshore tax arrangements among some of the world's wealthiest elites.
Oct 5, 08:16
Long race calendars damaging F1 - Ecclestone
Formula 1's overweight and oppressive race calendars are damaging the sport.
Oct 4, 07:48