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Formula 1 in 2025: Close racing, Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari and plenty of new faces
After four different teams won races in 2024, next year could see an even closer contest for the title. Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for an eighth career championship at his new team, Ferrari, and there'll be ambitious young drivers joining the grid.
Formula 1 announces five-year extension with Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Chinese Grand Prix for five more years, keeping the Shanghai International Circuit on the calendar until 2030. The extension comes after a successful return to China in 2024, drawing 200,000 fans. The 2025 Chinese Grand Prix, scheduled for March 21-23, will also host the season's first F1 Sprint and F1 Academy round.
Max Verstappen wins action-packed Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalized
Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured another win in the Qatar Grand Prix after an eventful race where Lando Norris received a penalty eliminating his chances of victory. Verstappen overtook George Russell at the start and defended against Norris. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished second, and McLaren's Oscar Piastri came in third.
Verstappen captures 4th F1 championship after Mercedes sweep of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, clinched his fourth consecutive Formula 1 championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, finishing fifth. George Russell won the race, followed by Lewis Hamilton, marking the first 1-2 finish for Mercedes since 2022. The constructor championship remains a close battle between McLaren and Ferrari heading into the final races.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 time, live streaming, qualifying results, predictions: Can Max Verstappen clinch fourth consecutive world championship?
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 time, date, qualifying results are out. The race will be live streamed in the US.
F1 drivers criticize FIA and ask to be treated like adults over fines for swearing
Formula 1 drivers are pushing back against FIA President Mohamed Ben Sulayem's crackdown on swearing, arguing that they should be treated as adults. The Grand Prix Drivers' Association criticized Ben Sulayem's tone and questioned the use of fines levied against drivers for using foul language. The drivers also requested clarification on where the money from those fines is allocated.
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F1 braces for more Max Verstappen-Lando Norris drama and Hamilton to drive revered Ayrton Senna's car
New elements could spice up the clash between the drivers, who have received penalties in the past two races in Austin, Texas and Mexico for their boldness on the track. Interlagos has a new tarmac, rain is expected all weekend, and Verstappen received a five-place penalty on the grid after he and Red Bull decided to use a new engine.
Sainz wins Mexico City Grand Prix as Norris tightens championship fight
Carlos Sainz Jr. claims victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix, marking his second win of the season. Max Verstappen receives penalties that impact his standing, reducing his lead over Lando Norris. The race sees intense clashes, strategic team decisions, and a challenging day for Sergio Perez.
The F1 season has surprisingly become a free-for-all
The 2024 Formula One season has turned into an unexpected championship battle with four teams in contention. Red Bull's dominance has waned due to car issues, allowing McLaren, Ferrari, and Mercedes to close the gap. Max Verstappen faces tough competition from drivers like Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the season progresses.
'Are we five-year-olds?' F1 drivers won't mind their language
Leading Formula One drivers at the Singapore Grand Prix have responded to FIA's request to reduce swearing on team radio. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris suggest not broadcasting such moments, while Lewis Hamilton criticizes the comparison with rap music. Charles Leclerc highlights the difficulty of controlling language during intense racing moments.
Formula 1 races take an unpredictable turn as McLaren boss Zak Brown revels in 'best season'
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix showcased an exciting Formula 1 season with six different winners in the last eight races. McLaren's Oscar Piastri took the win, while Lando Norris continues to challenge Max Verstappen for the title. Teams' performances vary weekly, making each race unpredictable and thrilling.
Ferrari's Leclerc wins Italian Grand Prix as Verstappen falters again
Charles Leclerc clinched victory at the Italian Grand Prix, electrifying Ferrari fans. Leclerc outpaced McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, while Max Verstappen finished sixth. Leclerc's win boosts him in the drivers' standings, and McLaren edges closer to Red Bull in the constructor's rankings. Rookie Franco Colapinto debuted strong for Williams.
Verstappen under pressure in front of his home crowd as F1 returns at the Dutch Grand Prix
Max Verstappen headed into the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort under pressure, having not won in the last four races. McLaren and Mercedes were closing in, threatening Red Bull's dominance. Rain impacted the first practice session, and Sergio Perez's continued poor performance added to Red Bull's concerns about maintaining their lead.
Max Verstappen says he's closer to the end of his F1 career than the start
Max Verstappen, at 26, will compete in his 200th Formula 1 race, but he doesn't envision reaching 400 races. He prefers a less demanding racing schedule after his F1 career. Verstappen, contracted with Red Bull until 2028, considers the new 2026 regulations before deciding on his future in racing.
Max Verstappen needs a home win to end losing streak
Max Verstappen prepared for a challenging Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, aiming to end his longest losing streak in four years. Mercedes and Ferrari have shown strong performances lately, adding to the tough competition. Verstappen, celebrating his 200th Formula One start, hopes to make the race memorable despite recent setbacks.
Oscar Piastri wins first F1 race in McLaren one-two with Norris at Hungarian GP with Hamilton 3rd
Oscar Piastri Wins First Formula One Race: 23-year-old Australian Driver Leads McLaren One-Two Finish with Lando Norris. Piastri Overtakes Norris at Hungarian Grand Prix Turn One. Pit-stop Strategy Shifts Lead to Norris, Who Follows Team Orders to Return it. Lewis Hamilton Secures 200th Career Podium, Finishing Third. Points Leader Max Verstappen Ends Fifth Behind Charles Leclerc, Continuing Winless Streak. Highlighted by AP Auto Racing.
Verstappen's Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary
Hamilton's move to Ferrari follows Mercedes wins at Silverstone and Austria. Red Bull leads despite Perez's issues, criticized by Horner. Norris topped practice but missed wins. Mercedes challenges Verstappen, Ferrari's Leclerc, Sainz at Hungarian GP. Leclerc crashed on Hungaroring, where he took pole last year. Mercedes hopeful after Hamilton's British GP win.
Formula One Grand Prix: Verstappen beats Norris for third Spanish win in a row
Max Verstappen won the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix for the third consecutive year, beating Lando Norris by 2.2 seconds, while Lewis Hamilton finished third and George Russell fourth.
Treads of Glory: How tyre choices defined the Canadian Grand Prix
With four of the five types of tyres available used, Sunday¡¯s wet/dry Canadian GP proved to be a masterclass in how tyre choices can win or derail a race.
Verstappen holds off charging Norris to win at Imola
Max Verstappen of Red Bull successfully fended off a late challenge from McLaren's Lando Norris to clinch victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by a margin of less than a second on Sunday.
Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's record eight poles in a row
Max Verstappen achieved a remarkable feat by matching Ayrton Senna's record of eight successive pole positions in qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Verstappen's achievement, driving for Red Bull, comes as Formula One commemorates 30 years since Senna's passing, who set his record in 1988-89 with McLaren. Verstappen's pole position, his 39th career pole, was hard-fought after struggling through practice sessions. McLaren's Oscar Piastri initially secured second place but received a grid penalty, elevating Lando Norris to the front row. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz also advanced, setting up an exciting race.
F1 now makes 3 stops a season in the United States. Could Miami become a victim of oversaturation?
Formula 1 is back in the United States for the first time in six months and the first stop is the Miami Grand Prix, the race that was supposed to be the American showpiece. But the sparkling debut of Las Vegas last November was rated as one of the best races of the 2023 season, and Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, is a stalwart event that caters to passionate F1 fans.
Is Max Verstappen¡¯s father¡¯s prediction coming true?
Max Verstappen's father, Jos, expressed concern about the state of the Red Bull team amid the controversy surrounding Christian Horner's conduct. The departure of star designer Adrian Newey, credited with Red Bull's recent success, has sparked speculation about his next move, with Ferrari being a likely destination. Retirement is also an option for Newey.
F1 paddock watches to see if Verstappen leaves Red Bull with car builder or if Hamilton lands Newey
Newey, who is 65, is regarded as the greatest designer in series history. In total, he has won 13 drivers' championships and 12 constructors' titles with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, where he has been since 2006. The designer is a pivotal figure in Red Bull's dominance of the motorsports series. He has helped the team win seven of those drivers' titles - including the last three seasons for Verstappen - and six constructors' titles.
Another race, another victory for Red Bull's Max Verstappen at Chinese GP
Verstappen clinched victory at the Chinese GP, maintaining his season's dominance. Norris followed in second place. The upcoming Miami GP promises further excitement in the F1 season as the competition intensifies beyond the leading Red Bull drivers.
Max Verstappen takes pole for Chinese GP to extend F1 dominance. Hamilton 18th
Teammate Sergio Perez will start alongside Verstappen on Sunday on the front row with Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin and Lando Norris of McLaren on the second row. Verstappen turned 1 minute 33.660 seconds on his fastest lap, 0.322 ahead of Perez. Superlatives fail. The three-time defending F1 champion is unassailable ¡ª the sport's best driver in the quickest car. The Dutchman has won 22 of the last 26 GPs and three of the first four this season. Only a brake failure in Melbourne, Australia, probably kept him from sweeping all four races.
Motor Racing-Hamilton's early season engine woes spell trouble for his Mercedes swan song
Hamilton, in his final season with the Silver Arrows before he joins Ferrari next year, retired from the Australian Grand Prix after a sudden power unit failure, which was later determined to be terminal.
Carlos Sainz wins F1 Australian GP after Verstappen retires early with engine fire
Sainz, who started on the front row alongside Verstappen, kept his place into turn one, but passed the Dutchman on lap two at turn nine for the lead and took control once his rival retired two laps later with a fiery mechanical failure. Verstappen had won the first two F1 races of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and was on a nine-race winning streak.
Motor racing-Carlos Sainz goes from hospital bed to front row in Australia
Ferrari's Carlos Sainz will start on the front row next to pole-sitter Max Verstappen at Sunday's Australian Grand Prix in a stunning return to racing only two weeks after having surgery for appendicitis. The tough Spaniard missed the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to his medical issue and returned to his race seat at Albert Park this week with no training since the operation.
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