George Russell issues verdict on Max Verstappen rivalry ahead of new F1 season The two clashed at last season’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025
FIA has lost sight of what matters, says Verstappen over anti-swearing drive Max Verstappen has accused the FIA of failing to focus on the issues that matter amid what he believes is an irrelevant crackdown on swearing The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025
Verstappen, Russell are setting the gloves aside, moving past 2024 fall-out Max Verstappen, George Russell reflect on spectacular feud that peaked near the end of last season, choosing to focus on what matters most in 2025: racing. Motorsport · Feb 18, 2025
Max Verstappen goes full Jose Mourinho in response to F1 swearing rules: ‘I prefer not to speak’ New regulations in the off-season could see drivers issued a race ban if they swear repeatedly The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
F1 increases mandatory pitstop tally for Monaco GP amid FIA commission changes The Monaco Grand Prix will receive additional mandatory pitstops to promote more eventful racing during Formula 1 grands prix at the principality - as the FIA ratified further new rules at its latest commission meeting. Autosport · Feb 18, 2025
F1 imposes multiple-pitstop strategies for Monaco GP The Monaco Grand Prix will get additional mandatory pitstops to promote more eventful racing during Formula 1 races at the principality, as the FIA ratified further new rules at its latest commission meeting. Motorsport · Feb 18, 2025
Major rule change approved for Monaco Grand Prix ‘to promote better racing’ at famous F1 circuit The race on the streets of the principality has been criticised for a lack of overtaking opportunities The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
George Russell ‘pretty clear’ on Max Verstappen stance ahead of new F1 season The Briton labelled the four-time world champion a “bully” at the end of last year and says he has made it known that he is “not going to take it”. The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025
Ben Hunt: Ticktum’s tantrum at Jeddah E-Prix sets a precedent for FIA swearing rules Dan Ticktum’s swear-laden rant at last weekend’s Jeddah E-Prix will go unpunished despite the wishes of the FIA president to stamp out swearing. Autosport · Feb 17, 2025
Sainz: FIA's going too far with in-cockpit language restrictions Williams driver Carlos Sainz says the FIA's clampdown on swearing is "too much" and thinks it would be bad for Formula 1 if drivers were no longer allowed to show emotion inside the car. Motorsport · Feb 17, 2025
Fourmaux fined for swearing on WRC TV broadcast Adrien Fourmaux has been fined €10,000 and hit with a further suspended €20,000 fine for using “inappropriate language” during a World Rally Championship television interview. Motorsport · Feb 16, 2025
‘High chance’ Hamilton will challenge for F1 title with Ferrari, insists Sainz Ferrari are in a strong position to enable Lewis Hamilton to fight for his eighth Formula One world championship, says Carlos Sainz The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025
Horner on Red Bull and Ford’s ‘biggest challenge’ with 2026 power unit Despite the necessity to build a car from the bottom up for 2026, Red Bull, Ford eagerly count down the days until the partnership makes a roaring debut. Motorsport · Feb 13, 2025
F1 urged by DR Congo to end talks with ‘blood-stained’ Rwanda over hosting race Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced last December that the country is bidding to host an F1 grand prix The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025
Autosport · Feb 10, 2025 Great debate: How will Verstappen react to being close to a race ban? Max Verstappen is just four licence points short of a race ban, and none of his current accrual will disappear until 30 June. So he’ll have to go 11 grands prix without picking up too many points. That should be simple, as long as he keeps his nose clean. The…
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025 FIA boss reveals ‘new blood’ for 2025 F1 season after shock race director exit Niels Wiitch was removed from his role as F1 race director in the final weeks of last season
Autosport · Feb 6, 2025 Elkins to retire as Formula E race director after Miami round Long-time Formula E race director Scot Elkins will retire from his role following this year's Miami E-Prix, with his deputy Marek Hanaczewski set to take over.
Motorsport · Feb 4, 2025 Sauber launches UK engineering hub ahead of Audi F1 takeover in 2026 Sauber is set to establish a United Kingdom base as it prepares to morph into the Audi Formula 1 factory team in 2026.
Autosport · Feb 1, 2025 Horner: Removing Herbert as FIA F1 steward "the right decision" Red Bull team boss Christian Horner believes Formula 1's governing body the FIA was right to part ways with steward Johnny Herbert.
Autosport · Jan 31, 2025 Australian GP track tweaked after heavy 2024 crashes The FIA and local organisers have made safety changes to Melbourne's Albert Park circuit following heavy crashes in last year's Australian Grand Prix.
Motorsport · Jan 31, 2025 FIA to clamp down on wing flexing in 2025 after U-turn The FIA will clamp down on the manner in which Formula 1 teams can bend their wings after introducing new load tests for both the front and rear wings throughout 2025.
Autosport · Jan 31, 2025 FIA to clamp down on F1 wing flexing in 2025 after U-turn The FIA will clamp down on the manner in which Formula 1 teams can bend their wings after introducing new load tests for both the front and rear wings throughout 2025.
The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025 McLaren boss Zak Brown backs full-time F1 stewards after Johnny Herbert saga Herbert was dropped as a driver steward due to the ‘incompatibility’ of his dual role as official and pundit
Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2025 Pakistan sacks, blacklists dozens of officials after Mediterranean deaths The crackdown follows recent boat disasters off Greece and Morocco in which dozens of Pakistanis died. Is it enough?
Motor1 · Jan 31, 2025 Ford Will Go For an Overall Le Mans Win in 2027 The 24 Hours of Le Mans is important to Ford. Its consecutive overall victories there from 1966-1969 are the stuff of legend, and a great source of pride for Ford to this day. In 2027, Ford will look to repeat the feat. At a Thursday event in Charlotte, North Carolina,…