The Latest Breaking News on Formula 1

Max Verstappen offended as fellow drivers question Nurburgring record

When news broke from Imola on Thursday that Max Verstappen had set a Nurburgring Nordschleife lap record testing a GT3 Ferrari a week earlier, the reaction was a mix of astonishment and scepticism.

Motorsport · May 18, 2025

Inside the (Brad) Pitt lane: How Williams Racing helped bring F1 The Movie to life

The British team’ rich heritage made them the ideal partner for the production

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

Why is David Croft not commentating at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?

‘Crofty’ is the much-loved voice of F1 on Sky Sports, but the BBC’s Harry Benjamin has the top job again at Imola

Evening Standard · May 18, 2025

How Vandoorne splashed to Formula E victory in treacherous Tokyo opener

Stoffel Vandoorne delivered Maserati its first win of the Formula E season with a strategic masterstroke from 14th on the grid. In a disrupted Tokyo E-Prix, he executed a well-timed Pit Boost just before a red flag intervention to take the win.

Autosport · May 17, 2025

Vergne banks points in wet Tokyo Formula E opener

Rain disrupted the first of two Formula E races held this weekend on the streets of Tokyo, as Jean-Eric Vergne secured a well-deserved ninth place after spending some time in the top five in a race marked by interruptions and unpredictable weather.

Autosport · May 17, 2025

Memorable F1 races at Imola, from Alonso v Schumacher to Hamilton’s hard rain

Whatever the future for Italy’s secondary circuit, it will be remembered for some glorious moments, as well as some tragic ones

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

Skid marks, swear jars and an early night: welcome to sport’s nanny state

The big names are getting younger at the same time the infantilisation of sport grows apace

The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025

Brad Keselowski on pole for All-Star Race, McDowell's pit crew wins $100,000 bonus

After Shane van Gisbergen earned a shock pole for the Open race, it was time for the 20 All-Stars to go out and qualify for NASCAR's annual exhibition race. Made up of two laps including a four-tire pit stop in the middle of it all, It takes every part of…

Motorsport · May 17, 2025

Scott McLaughlin leads treacherous Fast Friday with 233.9mph lap

Fast Friday quickly lived up to its name. With the boost turned up and maximum horsepower now available to all drivers, Scott McLaughlin rocketed to the top of the charts with a 233.954mph lap. It was more than six miles per hour faster than the previous best lap of the week,…

Motorsport · May 16, 2025

Kyle Larson crashes during mock qualifying run in Indy 500 practice

Friday's practice session featured several close calls and heart-stopping moments as drivers struggled to find the right balance to the cars in the face of high winds and added weight in the rear due to the hybrid power units.

Motorsport · May 16, 2025