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The winners and losers from F1's aerodynamic testing reset  

Alpine may be languishing at the bottom of the standings and ruing its worst start to a Formula 1 season in years, but the team could be about to get a boost as F1 has recently reset its aerodynamic testing restrictions for the second half of 2025.

In an attempt to level the playing field, F1 introduced a sliding scale that alters the amount of aerodynamic testing teams can carry out depending ...

The winners and losers from F1's aerodynamic testing reset  

Alpine may be languishing at the bottom of the standings and ruing its worst start to a Formula 1 season in years, but the team could be about to get a boost as F1 has recently reset its aerodynamic testing restrictions for the second half of the year.

In an attempt to level the playing field, Formula 1 introduced a sliding scale that alters the amount of aerodynamic testing teams can carry out ...

Video: Inside Tim Mayer's bid for FIA presidency - "it's about moving forward"

It was recently revealed that former FIA Steward Tim Mayer would be running a challenge for the Presidency of FIA, running against current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem in December.

In an exclusive interview with James Allen, Tim explains why now is the time for him to run for FIA President, his 35-year history of being in motorsport, and what he’d do differently as President of the FIA with ...

Ferrari to test rear suspension update at Mugello F1 filming day

The Ferrari Formula 1 squad is making use of an allotted filming day at Mugello on Wednesday where both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will run the revised SF-25.

A new rear suspension will be in place for the 200km of running the team is allocated for a commercial shoot, as Ferrari discovers whether it can look ahead to the second half of the season with more positivity.

It follows the ...

Ferrari F1 filming day at Mugello offers rear suspension test chance

The Ferrari Formula 1 squad is making use of an allotted filming day at Mugello on Wednesday where both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will run the revised SF-25.

A new rear suspension will be in place for the 200km of running the team is allocated for a commercial shoot, as Ferrari discovers whether it can look ahead to the second half of the season with more positivity.

It follows the ...

Did British GP defeat show the real Piastri amid F1 title fight with Norris?

As we head into the second half of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign, Oscar Piastri's rare but genuine glimpse of inner rage and competitive fierceness at the British Grand Prix is setting up an intriguing title battle with Lando Norris.

By being handed a 10-second penalty for braking erratically behind the safety car, Piastri lost a very likely win to his McLaren team-mate, bringing Norris to within ...

Did Silverstone F1 loss show the real Oscar Piastri?

As we head into the second half of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Oscar Piastri's rare but genuine glimpse of inner rage and competitive fierceness at the British Grand Prix is setting up an intriguing title battle with Lando Norris.

By being handed a 10-second penalty for braking erratically behind the safety car, Piastri lost a very likely win to team-mate Norris, bringing the Briton to within ...

How Lewis Hamilton is shaping Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car

Having passed the halfway point of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign, focus is fixed upon preparations for next season and the regulations overhaul – with Lewis Hamilton wanting to give his “DNA” to the next Ferrari car. But what exactly is he looking for?

The gap between the British Grand Prix and Belgian GP provides an ideal moment to take stock of both present and future, especially with one ...

How Hamilton wants to give his "DNA" to the 2026 Ferrari F1 car

Having passed the halfway point of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign, focus is fixed upon preparations for next season and the regulations overhaul – with Lewis Hamilton wanting to give his “DNA” to the next Ferrari car. But what exactly is he looking for?

The gap between the British Grand Prix and Belgian GP provides an ideal moment to take stock of both present and future, especially with one ...

Why Red Bull could record its worst F1 result in 10 seasons

Christian Horner's sudden departure from Red Bull Racing last week sent shockwaves through Formula 1, but it doesn’t change the team's short-term reality as it looks set to slump to its worst result in the constructors' table since 2015.

Whatever the final trigger for Horner's removal, as part of a combination of factors, what has been impossible to ignore is Red Bull's rapid downturn since ...

Is Red Bull now destined for its worst result in 10 F1 seasons?

Christian Horner's sudden departure from Red Bull Racing last week sent shockwaves through Formula 1, but it doesn’t change the team's short-term reality as it looks set to slump to its worst result in the constructors' table since 2015.

Whatever the final trigger for Horner's removal, as part of a combination of factors, what has been impossible to ignore is Red Bull's rapid downturn since ...

Haas to run Fuji F1 test with Sho Tsuboi and Ryo Hirakawa

The Haas Formula 1 team has announced that Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi will take part in a TPC test with its VF-23 at Fuji Speedway next month.

Toyota factory driver Tsuboi will join Haas reserve Ryo Hirakawa for the two-day test at the Japanese track, which last hosted a grand prix in 2008, on 6-7 August.

It will mark Tsuboi’s first-ever experience of grand prix machinery, and ...

Haas details Fuji F1 test with Tsuboi and Hirakawa

The Haas Formula 1 team has announced that Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi will take part in a TPC test with its VF-23 at Fuji Speedway next month.

Toyota factory driver Tsuboi will join Haas reserve Ryo Hirakawa for the two-day test at the Japanese track, which last hosted a grand prix in 2008, on 6-7 August.

It will mark Tsuboi’s first-ever experience of grand prix machinery, and ...

Toto Wolff: Mohammed Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s FIA presidency of “ruling with an iron fist” has had “its advantages” to assert two key topics the Mercedes boss feels he has got right within Formula 1.

The FIA president and Mercedes chief have clashed over how the governing body has overseen tighter restrictions over a ‘swearing ban’ and a push for an 11th F1 team since Ben Sulayem became ...

Wolff: Ben Sulayem ruling FIA with an iron fist can have its advantages

Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s FIA presidency of “ruling with an iron fist” has had “its advantages” to assert two key topics the Mercedes boss feels he has got right within Formula 1.

The FIA president and Mercedes chief have clashed over how the governing body has overseen tighter restrictions over a ‘swearing ban’ and a push for an 11th F1 team since Ben Sulayem became ...

How Jonathan Wheatley wants Sauber to use F1 podium momentum in Audi transformation

Jonathan Wheatley says he is relishing the chance to carry Sauber’s mid-season momentum into 2026, as the team transitions into the Audi Formula 1 outfit.

Wheatley officially joined Sauber in April after leaving Red Bull and has already overseen steady improvements during his short tenure as team principal.

At the Austrian Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto finished eighth and scored his first ...

How Wheatley wants Sauber to use Hulkenberg podium momentum in Audi transformation

Jonathan Wheatley says he is relishing the chance to carry Sauber’s mid-season momentum into 2026, as the team transitions into the Audi Formula 1 outfit.

Wheatley officially joined Sauber in April after leaving Red Bull and has already overseen steady improvements during his short tenure as team principal.

At the Austrian Grand Prix, Gabriel Bortoleto finished eighth and scored his first ...

Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Max Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as Formula 1 team boss.

Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time F1 world champion to a reunion with Adrian Newey plus Honda over at ...

Amid the Red Bull drama, what should Verstappen do for F1 2026? Our writers have their say

One question that has been constant in recent weeks is will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull before his contract ends in 2028 – and that isn’t likely to change after the sacking of Christian Horner as Formula 1 team boss.

Mercedes has made no secret of its ‘flirting’ with Verstappen while rumours also link the four-time F1 world champion to a reunion with Adrian Newey plus Honda over at ...

How Aston’s AI partner will help Adrian Newey build 2026 F1 car

Aston Martin’s 2026 Formula 1 challenger will be designed by Adrian Newey, we all know this.

We know that owner Lawrence Stroll pulled out all the stops to bring in the man with the magic pencil to deliver a car that can fight at the front of the grid. But Newey’s sketches, his notes and his ingenuity have all received a modern-day boost since the arrival of CoreWeave as the Aston Martin F1 ...

Is Red Bull axing Horner now a good idea? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

The call was made as Red Bull’s F1 struggles keep worsening, with Max Verstappen now realistically out of the 2025 title fight and potentially exploring other avenues for the future, while the second car has been ...

Is Red Bull right to axe Christian Horner now? Our writers have their say

On Wednesday, Red Bull made the decision to part ways with its Formula 1 team principal of more than 20 years, Christian Horner, replacing him with Racing Bulls boss Laurent Mekies.

The call was made as Red Bull’s F1 struggles keep worsening, with Max Verstappen now realistically out of the 2025 title fight and potentially exploring other avenues for the future, while the second car has been ...

What are Tim Mayer’s chances of winning the FIA presidency?

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Tim Mayer’s manifesto as an FIA presidential candidate is how closely it echoes that of the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, four years ago.

Mayer tacitly admitted as much when he set out his stall at a press conference ahead of the British Grand Prix last weekend.

“Mohammed Ben Sulayem ran on good ideas: value for smaller clubs, transparency ...

What are Tim Mayer’s chances of winning the FIA presidency?

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Tim Mayer’s manifesto as an FIA presidential candidate is how closely it echoes that of the incumbent, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, four years ago.

Mayer tacitly admitted as much when he set out his stall at a press conference ahead of the British Grand Prix last weekend.

“Mohammed Ben Sulayem ran on good ideas: value for smaller clubs, transparency ...

Apple emerges as frontrunner for Formula 1’s US media rights with $150 million bid

Apple is going all-in on Formula 1. Weeks after the ‘F1’ movie became the company’s biggest box office smash, the Silicon Valley giant has reportedly submitted a blockbuster bid for the U.S. media rights to stream Formula 1 races starting in 2026.

A source familiar with the matter told Business Insider that Apple has submitted a bid worth at least $150 million a year for the exclusive ...

Apple new frontrunner for F1 streaming rights over ESPN in U.S.

Apple is going all-in on Formula 1. Weeks after the ‘F1’ movie became the company’s biggest box office smash, the Silicon Valley giant has reportedly submitted a blockbuster bid for the U.S. media rights to stream Formula 1 races starting in 2026.

A source familiar with the matter told Business Insider that Apple has submitted a bid worth at least $150 million a year for the exclusive ...

From no-hopers to F1 podium in 12 months: What’s changed at Sauber?

After the conclusion of his hopeless and point-less 2024 campaign, Valtteri Bottas waved the white flag on his Sauber move. "It was a mistake. Everything started off well in the first year, but since then it was downhill," The Finn said. "There was a clear plan for targets for the three years, and also how to get there. But those plans and targets went into the bin when Fred Vasseur ...

Norris brand Quadrant sells majority stake to Veloce

Quadrant, the content and apparel brand founded by Lando Norris, has sold a majority stake to Veloce Media Group.

Launched in 2020 by McLaren Formula 1 driver, Quadrant recently revealed a rebrand and has now sold a large share to Veloce, a gaming and sports media group which reported £12.8million in annual revenue last year.

Quadrant and Veloce have worked together ever since Norris ...

From no-hopers to F1 podium in 12 months: What’s changed at Sauber?

After the conclusion of his hopeless and point-less 2024 campaign, Valtteri Bottas waved the white flag on his Sauber move. "It was a mistake. Everything started off well in the first year, but since then it was downhill," The Finn said. “There was a clear plan for targets for the three years, and also how to get there. But those plans and targets went into the bin when Fred Vasseur ...

Autosport Retro: My favourite F1 season – Damien Smith's 1986

In this week's episode, Kevin sits down with former editor-in-chief and freelance motorsport writer Damien Smith to discuss his favourite season - 1986.

It was a season most remembered for an epic three-way title fight between Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell as Williams' team-mates, and eventual champion Alain Prost in his McLaren.

Together, Kevin and Damien discuss that incredible battle ...

Has there been a hidden power shift at Red Bull?

Since news broke on Wednesday that Christian Horner is no longer Red Bull F1 team boss, documents have surfaced which several media outlets interpret as evidence that the balance of power within the company has shifted in recent weeks.

Specifically, the Austrian company register reveals two entries dated 28 and 31 May. The first is a filing for approval, the second confirms the execution of a ...

The 2% Club – has there been a hidden power shift at Red Bull?

Since news broke on Wednesday that Christian Horner is no longer Red Bull F1 team boss, documents have surfaced which several media outlets interpret as evidence that the balance of power within the company has shifted in recent weeks.

Specifically, the Austrian company register reveals two entries dated 28 and 31 May. The first is a filing for approval, the second confirms the execution of a ...