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Aston Martin: Adrian Newey can optimise Honda partnership

Aston Martin occupy 7th place in the team’s Championship, within touching distance of VCARB ahead in what has been a generally disappointing year. Consequently, the team’s focus shifted to 2026 some time ago, with Adrian Newey taking charge of development.

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Zak Brown hails McLaren’s "fascinating" rise from backmarkers to champions

Zak Brown hailed McLaren's "fascinating" surge from the back of the grid in early 2023 to back-to-back constructors' titles McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has reflected on the "fascinating" transition that the Woking outfit made from being at the back of the Formula 1 grid at the start of 2023 to winning back-to-back constructors' championships.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 13

Mario Andretti Names The Team Charles Leclerc Should Join If He Wants A 'Risk'

Ferrari have not had an ideal 2025. Last season saw the legendary constructor pipped to the post by McLaren for the Constructors' Championship, but this year has seen the team drop to third in the standings, a massive 352 points behind championship winners McLaren.

Mario Andretti News / AutoRacing1.com / October 13

IndyCar News: Michael Andretti Lists Geist Reservoir Estate for $11.95 Million

In the high-octane world of IndyCar racing, where split-second decisions define legacies, Michael Andretti has always been a force of unyielding precision.

Formula One News / HITC / October 13

Norris reveals why Senna’s 1991 McLaren felt ‘more emotional’ than today’s F1 cars

Lando Norris has his sights set on joining the likes of Ayrton Senna as the eighth driver to claim a world title with McLaren. With six races left in the season, and after wrapping up their second consecutive Constructors’ Championship, McLaren will be confident that one of their drivers will finish on top of the standings by year’s end.

Christian Horner News / FirstSportz / October 13

Ex-F1 Driver Brands Christian Horner as the 'Winning Formula' Ferrari Desperately Needs

Christian Horner suffered from a disappointing end to his Red Bull stint after serving the team loyally for over two decades. The Briton was snubbed unexpectedly by the outfit and now has nowhere to go.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / October 13

Juan Pablo Montoya Insists George Russell Could Be 'Just as Good as' Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen has put forth one of the best performances compared to the other drivers on the grid in the 2025 season. The Dutchman has kept up with positive results despite racing in an inferior chassis.

Esteban Ocon News / Motorsport / October 13

Esteban Ocon on school struggles: ‘My headmaster told me to stop racing’

Esteban Ocon reflects on tough times in his childhood, when his classmates mocked him and his headmaster chastised him Any Formula 1 driver can rightfully say they didn’t quite have the same childhood as regular kids, but that’s even truer as far as Esteban Ocon is concerned.

Lewis Hamilton News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Lewis Hamilton forced to reckon with 'unheard requests' at Ferrari

Ferrari are barely clinging onto third place in the constructors Championship, with Red Bull only eight points behind. The Scuderia have struggled to find pace since the summer break, falling down the order and becoming the fourth-fastest team.

Mario Andretti News / AutoRacing1.com / October 13

Formula 1 News: Mario Andretti questions Vasseur amid Ferrari turmoil

(GMM) Mario Andretti (pictured) has added his voice to growing concern about Ferrari’s direction – while Ralf Schumacher thinks the fabled team’s chronic underperformance defies logic.

Jenson Button News / Motorsport / October 13

Jenson Button: Ferrari staff feel "it’s easy to be pushed out the door"

Jenson Button claims a fear-driven culture is stifling Ferrari and urges consistency 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button discussed the atmosphere at Ferrari during the Singapore Grand Prix, claiming that "everyone feels it’s easy to be pushed out the door." Ferrari is fighting for second position in the constructors’ championship.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / October 13

Formula 1 News: Zak Brown never wanted Piastri as McLaren F1 driver

(GMM) The political tension surrounding Oscar Piastri’s (pictured with Lando Norris) McLaren career is escalating, as fresh revelations and paddock whispers question both his past signing and his long-term future … Read More

Valtteri Bottas News / AutoRacing1.com / October 13

Formula 1 News: Mercedes F1 and Valtteri Bottas Wow in South Korea

As a potential precursor to a rumored F1 race in South Korea, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team took over the AMG Speedway in South Korea on Sunday (October 12th), marking … Read More

Formula One News / BBC Sport / October 13

How to follow United States Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, which takes place from 17-19 October.

Pierre Gasly News / Total Apex Sports / October 12

Gasly Needs a Wingman: Who’s Next for Alpine?

The Formula 1 silly season never fails to deliver drama, and right now, all eyes are on Alpine. With Pierre Gasly locked in until 2028, there’s still one seat up for grabs at the French team, and let me tell you, the speculation is heating up faster than fresh tires on a Sunday afternoon.

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Charles Leclerc News / Stadium Rant / October 12

Charles Leclerc Looking To Leave Ferrari Behind

Charles Leclerc is known for his loyalty to Ferrari. He lives, breathes, and bleeds red; he is Italy’s ‘Il Predestinato’ and Maranello’s sun. And yet, despite all the history between him and the team, things may have gone too far, even for someone so devoted.

Formula One News / HITC / October 12

Toto Wolff once highlighted what Niki Lauda brought to Mercedes meetings that no one else could

Niki Lauda played a pivotal role in shaping Mercedes during the early years of Formula 1’s turbo-hybrid era, with team principal Toto Wolff highlighting the qualities that made him so influential both behind the scenes and within the sport itself.

Oscar Piastri News / FirstSportz / October 12

Ex-F1 Team Boss Urges McLaren to SCRAP Papaya Rules and Prioritize Oscar Piastri

McLaren has emerged as the most dominant team on the grid in the 2025 season and has already won the constructors’ championship with six races to go. However, the driver’s title is a completely different story as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are fighting for it.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 12

Ralf Schumacher Exposes 'Tension' Between George Russell and Toto Wolff over Max Verstappen interest

Mercedes has yet to confirm either of their current drivers’ contract confirmation for the 2026 season and beyond. George Russell is performing great this season and has picked up two coveted race wins amid McLaren’s dominance.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 12

Valtteri Bottas Predicts Lewis Hamilton Redemption and Declares 'He Still Deserves Great Results'

Lewis Hamilton has endured an extremely challenging debut season with Ferrari in 2025. The Briton has failed to achieve any notable results so far, and his best finish is only a sprint race win in China.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 11

Guenther Steiner Issues Scathing F1 Race Director Assessment After Lando Norris 'British Bias' Claims

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has launched into a scathing assessment of former race director Eduardo Freitas. The criticism was sparked by widespread claims of 'British bias' towards Lando Norris from the stewards after the Singapore Grand Prix.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 11

Ralf Schumacher Reveals F1 Team That Could Attempt Oscar Piastri Coup

Former Formula 1 race winner Ralf Schumacher has insisted Oscar Piastri "could go anywhere" if he decides to leave McLaren. Piastri only signed a new deal with the constructors' champions ahead of the current campaign, with his contract not set to expire until the end of 2028.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / Last Word On Sports / October 10

Gabriel Bortoleto reportedly attracting interest from top team

Before the 2025 season, Gabriel Bortoleto was far from the most anticipated rookie. Kimi Antonelli grabbed plenty of headlines ahead of his Mercedes debut, whilst Oliver Bearman’s impressive cameos for Ferrari and Haas also created a spotlight.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / October 9

Williams' boss reveals 'biggest difference' in Alex Albon since Carlos Sainz arrived

Highlights: • James Vowles shares the big change Alex Albon has made this year • How Carlos Sainz has pushed Alex Albon • James Vowles' candid views on his drivers Williams has taken impressive steps forward this year and has broken free from the chasing pack to sit fifth in the Constructors' Championship.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / October 5

George Russell recreates Lewis Hamilton photo after winning Singapore Grand Prix

George Russell on Sunday secured the pole position and cruised to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, taking advantage of a course where overtaking opponents is difficult.