This Week in History: 3-9 November From elections and scandals to the moments that made history, dive into The Independent’s front pages and see how this week’s stories unfolded through the years The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Martin Brundle backs British star Ollie Bearman for Ferrari F1 seat Ferrari academy driver Bearman drove to a career-best fourth-place finish at the last race in Mexico The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Lewis Hamilton refutes 'distraction' claims as off-track ventures power his Ferrari F1 focus Lewis Hamilton says his off-track ventures provide balance and inspiration, arguing they enhance rather than distract from his racing Motorsport · Nov 3, 2025
Susie Wolff: Lewis Hamilton does not get enough credit for his F1 influence F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff says Lewis Hamilton does not always receive due credit for his positive influence on Formula 1 Motorsport · Nov 1, 2025
Jerry Bruckheimer confirms Lewis Hamilton meeting over "F1" sequel Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed talks with Lewis Hamilton about a sequel to 'F1: The Movie' Motorsport · Nov 1, 2025
Retro: Button's greatest F1 win - and how it changed wet races forever As Jenson Button calls time on his racing career, it felt only right to look back at a race considered as his best - and how the aftermath changed a small quirk of F1 forever Autosport · Nov 1, 2025
Toto Wolff revisits 2021 Abu Dhabi GP with pointed "lunatic" remark Toto Wolff reflected on the handling of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Motorsport · Oct 31, 2025
Massa faces wait to see if £64m claim over 2008 F1 title will be thrown out The Brazilian driver claims he is the rightful winner of the 2008 Formula One world championship, which he lost to Lewis Hamilton by a single point. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025
Ex-F1 bosses accused of “conspiring” to cover up Crashgate by Felipe Massa's lawyer Massa's case over the legitimacy of the 2008 F1 championship has called out former F1 bosses Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley over their response to the Crashgate scandal Motorsport · Oct 31, 2025
Massa's lawyer: Ecclestone, Mosley involved in "deliberate concealment" of Crashgate Felipe Massa's case over the legitimacy of the 2008 F1 championship will reach the end of its pre-trial stage on Friday, before a decision is made on whether it warrants a full hearing Autosport · Oct 31, 2025
Lewis Hamilton says first Ferrari run was “a lot more emotional” than his early F1 debuts Lewis Hamilton says his first Ferrari outing was far more emotional than similar experiences in his career Motorsport · Oct 31, 2025
Sergio Perez claims Lewis Hamilton would not ‘survive’ as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate Perez spent four seasons alongside Verstappen at Red Bull The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025
Lewis Hamilton on Ferrari move: ‘Aligning our brands was even more powerful than I imagined’ Lewis Hamilton says aligning his brand with Ferrari has exceeded expectations Motorsport · Oct 31, 2025
Lewis Hamilton teases new TV and film projects after "F1" movie box-office success Lewis Hamilton says the box-office success of 'F1' has prompted a slate of carefully chosen new projects Motorsport · Oct 31, 2025
Motorsport · Oct 30, 2025 Lucky or good? Inside Oliver Bearman's stellar run to fourth at F1 Mexico GP Haas rookie Oliver Bearman wowed with his best-ever result in Formula 1 at the Mexico Grand Prix. Here's how he did it
Autosport · Oct 30, 2025 Lucky or good? Inside Bearman's stellar run to fourth at F1 Mexico GP Haas rookie Oliver Bearman wowed with his best ever result in Formula 1 at the Mexico Grand Prix. Here's how he did it
Motorsport · Oct 29, 2025 Max Verstappen deserved harsh F1 penalty for ‘silly driving’ at Mexico GP Martin Brundle says Verstappen “made no effort whatsoever” to stay on track at the start in Mexico
Autosport · Oct 29, 2025 Verstappen deserved heavy F1 penalty at Mexico GP as a "proper deterrent" – Brundle Martin Brundle says Max Verstappen 'made no effort whatsoever' to stay on track at the start in Mexico GP
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Bernie Ecclestone bids to throw out Felipe Massa legal claim over 2008 F1 title Massa says he is the rightful winner of the 2008 title, which he lost by a single point to Lewis Hamilton.
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025 Ecclestone, F1 and FIA in bid to throw out Massa’s legal claim over 2008 title Ex-F1 driver Felipe Massa is claiming damages of around £64 million.
Motorsport · Oct 29, 2025 Red Bull openly “killed a few points” for Yuki Tsunoda in Mexico GP – yet he still impressed Tsunoda failed to score points in Mexico, but his drive still impressed the Red Bull team
Autosport · Oct 29, 2025 Red Bull openly "killed a few points" for Tsunoda in Mexico GP – yet he still impressed Yuki Tsunoda failed to score points in Mexico, but his drive still impressed the Red Bull team
International Business Times UK · Oct 28, 2025 Michael Schumacher's Record Under Threat as Max Verstappen Closes In on F1 Greats Red Bull star Max Verstappen has cemented his status among F1's all-time greats, passing Sebastian Vettel for the third-most career podiums (123) and now closing in on Michael Schumacher (155).
Autosport · Oct 28, 2025 Does Mexico have a Turn 1 problem? Race-start incidents tend to involve track limits in Mexico. Is there a solution?
Motorsport · Oct 28, 2025 Does the Mexico GP have a Turn 1 problem? Race-start incidents tend to involve track limits in Mexico. Is there a solution?