The Latest Breaking News on Formula 1

'He can climb with the best guys in the world' – Oscar Onley misses out on Tour de France podium, but without disappointment

Picnic PostNL rider seems set to finish fourth at just his second Tour

Cycling Weekly · Jul 25, 2025

How Verstappen lost his shot at F1 Belgian GP sprint pole in three corners

A loss of nearly four tenths at the end of the second sector meant Max Verstappen failed to challenge Oscar Piastri in Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix sprint qualifying.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

Red Bull go full throttle for Laurent Mekies as enthralling new era begins at Spa

Kingmakers all turn out to offer support for team principal’s first racing weekend that hopes to feature Max Verstappen roaring back into form

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2025

Formula E extends FIA agreement to keep all-electric exclusivity status

Formula E has announced an agreement which will see the championship’s all-electric FIA exclusivity extended until potentially the end of 2053.

Motorsport · Jul 25, 2025

Monaco GP circuit stage in the frame for WRC comeback in 2026

A super special stage utilising the Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1 circuit is being planned for the 2026 Monte Carlo Rally, the opening round of next year’s World Rally Championship.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

Red Bull chief engineer 'shocked' by Horner exit as Mekies inherits "difficult situation"

Red Bull Formula 1 chief engineer Paul Monaghan has admitted Christian Horner’s sacking was a “shock”, and acknowledged boosting the squad's fortunes would be tough for new CEO Laurent Mekies.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

F1 Belgian GP: Piastri leads Verstappen and Norris in sole Spa practice

McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri has set the fastest time in Friday's sole free practice session for Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams lead F1 Belgian GP upgrade sheet

Red Bull, Williams and Ferrari have brought the most significant car changes to Spa-Francorchamps as eight of the Formula 1 teams are set to introduce upgrades over the sprint weekend.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

Why Alonso claims there's no downside to testing F1 car upgrades during a sprint weekend

Only in Hollywood hokum such as the frequently absurd F1 movie is it possible to add a couple of new aerodynamic elements to a car and transform it from also-ran to winner. In reality technical progress is incremental and the research underpinning it is based on grinding repeatability.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025

Hamilton preaches caution over Ferrari F1 upgrade that felt "the same as before"

Lewis Hamilton says his new Ferrari rear suspension felt "the same as before" during the Formula 1 team’s filming day, and expects it will take time to see significant benefits.

Autosport · Jul 25, 2025