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Sainz and Red Bull given penalties after US Grand Prix | GPFans F1 News 20.10.2025

Red Bull Racing have been given what the FIA call a significant penalty following the United States Grand Prix as they breached the International Sporting Code. Meanwhile Carlos Sainz has been given a five-place grid penalty for this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix. The penalty was given for Sainz’s attempted overtake on Kimi Antonelli during Sunday’s US Grand Prix, where the two cars collided an...

‘Russell third highest earner in F1’, Ferrari backs struggling Hamilton | GPFans F1 News 17.10.2025

Fred Vasseur has fully backed Lewis Hamilton to come back from his early struggles at Ferrari as the Frenchman is adamant the seven-time champion will bounce back as he continues to settle in. Meanwhile The Independent report that George Russell has become the third-highest earner on the F1 grid after Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen with his new Mercedes contract.

Ferrari-Horner rumours binned, Russell’s new contract “a multi-year deal” | GPFans F1 News 16.10.2025

Mercedes have announced contract extensions for both Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, but have only stated both drivers will be at the team in 2026. The-Race.com have since reported that according to their sources, Russell’s contract is a multi-year deal, meaning it runs into 2027, which was a big point of contention during negotiations. Meanwhile Sky Italia have denied the recent rumours that F...

Red Bull takes a huge risk with Verstappen | GPFans Special 15.10.2025

Red Bull Racing, in contrast to many of its rivals, is still investing a lot of time and money into the 2025 car. The Austrian team wants to use this to gain more insight into the correlation between the wind tunnel and what actually happens on the track, and it also gives Max Verstappen a small chance at the 2025 World Championship. Which strategy has Red Bull Racing chosen, and could this potent...

Vasseur’s Ferrari position “already wobbling” despite recent extension | GPFans F1 News 14.10.2025

According to German outlet F1 Insider, Ferrari’s trust in team principal Fred Vasseur has already deteriorated despite having extended his contract only a few months ago. With the team still waiting on its first win of the season and on the brink of dropping to fourth place in the constructors’ championship, interest in Christian Horner could also be renewed, the report states. #f1news #f1 #ferrar...

Ferrari F1 atmosphere “soured” after “heated exchange” in Singapore | GPFans F1 News 13.10.2025

According to Corriere Dello Sport, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur had a heated exchange in Singapore with the team’s head of track engineering Matteo Togninalli. Meanwhile Alex Palou has alleged that Zak Brown blocked a move for the Spaniard to sign for Racing Bulls midway through 2023. Palou told the UK High Court that Red Bull were interested in getting Palou into their second F1 team, unti...

Alex Palou hits out at McLaren over false F1-seat promise | GPFans F1 News 13.10.2025

IndyCar’s Alex Palou claims Zak Brown assured him he could get the Spaniard an F1 drive for 2023, leaving him furious when Oscar Piastri was eventually announced to team up with Lando Norris.

McLaren “are still the benchmark” in F1 | GPFans F1 News 10.10.2025

Max Verstappen claims McLaren still very much have the quickest car in F1, despite having outscored both papaya orange cars for three races running. Verstappen’s won two of the last three races and finished second on Sunday, but believes McLaren had better outright pace in Singapore.

‘Ferrari a potential future F1 destination for Oscar Piastri’ | GPFans F1 News 09.10.2025

Mohammed Ben Sulayem is almost certain to run unopposed in December’s FIA presidential elections. The-Race.com have uncovered a quirk in the requirements for being able to step forward as a candidate that make it virtually impossible for anyone but Ben Sulayem to run, all but guaranteeing his re-election. Meanwhile Mark Webber has admitted that his client and protégé Oscar Piastri could well be he...

Does McLaren favour Norris over Piastri? | GPFans Special 08.10.2025

Lando Norris collided with his team-mate and championship leader, Oscar Piastri, on the opening lap of the race in Singapore — and from that moment on, things got interesting. In this GPFans Special, we take a closer look at the agreements within McLaren and explore the key question: is Lando Norris being favoured at McLaren?

Norris-Piastri dynamic changed forever, Russell contract showdown continues | GPFans F1 News 07.10.2025

Sky Sports pundit and former F1 driver Martin Brundle believes the relationship between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will never be the same after the Singapore Grand Prix. Meanwhile George Russell may have added a fifth win to his Formula 1 CV, but the Brit still does not have a contract for next season at Mercedes as things stand.

Verstappen gives up on F1 title hopes after Singapore GP | GPFans F1 News 06.10.2025

Max Verstappen has seemingly given up hope on winning a fifth consecutive F1 championship. The Dutchman finished in second place on Sunday, beating both McLaren drivers, but he claimed he needed to dominate and win the race to even stay within a chance.

Norris makes statement on Piastri overtake in Singapore | GPFans F1 News 06.10.2025

Lando Norris sees nothing wrong with his overtake on team-mate Oscar Piastri at the start of the Singapore Grand Prix, saying that if you don’t go for that move, you shouldn’t be in F1.

Wolff shuts down rumours: “0% chance” of Antonelli leaving | GPFans F1 News 02.10.2025

Toto Wolff has shut down rumours that Kimi Antonelli would be dropped by Mercedes and loaned out to a different F1 team in 2026.

Red Bull changes approach: Verstappen back in title fight? | GPFans Special 01.10.2025

It's race weekend in Singapore, and it's shaping up to be a crucial one for Red Bull Racing. Max Verstappen has dominated the last two races — but can the reigning champion keep the momentum going on the streets of Singapore?

Charles Leclerc involved in bizarre Chinese data breach | GPFans F1 News 30.09.2025

Charles Leclerc has been named among athletes that have been subject to a bizarre data breach from a company linked to the Chinese government. Meanwhile Helmut Marko says Red Bull Racing have started to help Yuki Tsunoda out more in coaching him during weekends, and helping him set up the car more to suit his driving style.

McLaren insists Verstappen is still in 2025 F1 title race | GPFans F1 News 29.09.2025

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella insists that Max Verstappen is still very much a title contender for the 2025 season.

‘Horner interested in owning F1-team in 2026’ | GPFans F1 News 25.09.2025

Christian Horner is interested in taking up a leadership role in Haas, which would involve the Brit buying a significant stake in the team as part of the deal.

Russell almost missed Azerbaijan GP, Sainz reacts to Mercedes rumour | GPFans F1 News 24.09.2025

George Russell has revealed he almost pulled out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix because of illness, and only drove because he claims Baku is one of the easiest circuits on the calendar physically and mentally.

Horner paid off $100 million by Red Bull, allowed F1 return in 2026 | GPFans F1 News 23.09.2025

Christian Horner is officially no longer a Red Bull Racing employee as the former team principal and CEO has agreed to a severance package worth up to, wait for it, 100 million dollars.

FIA reveals no grid penalty for Piastri in Singapore | GPFans F1 News 22.09.2025

Oscar Piastri will not receive a grid penalty for the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix despite not being able to serve his time penalty during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Steiner reveals Cadillac F1 expectations: 'They should know how to make cars' | GPFans F1 Interview 19.09.2025

In this exclusive GPFans interview, former f1 team principal, Gunther Steiner shares his thoughts about the up and coming new v1 team Cadillac and if McLaren are too intervering regarding the drivers’ championship fight between Oscar Pastri and Lando Norris.

Lewis Hamilton makes definitive statement on F1 retirement talks | GPFans F1 News 18.09.2025

Lewis Hamilton has underlined that he’s not planning on retiring from Formula 1 any time soon. Some of his critics, including former F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone, believe it is best for the seven-time champion to step aside, but the Brit is deadset to turn his fortunes at Ferrari around.

How McLaren could make history in Baku | GPFans Special 17.09.2025

This weekend in Baku, McLaren has the chance to secure the first big prize of the season – the Constructors’ Championship. With eight race weekends still to go, it’s a clear sign of their dominance in 2025. But how does this stack up against Red Bull and Mercedes during their peak years? We explore it all in this GPFans Special.

‘Red Bull have decided on 3 of 4 F1 seats for 2026’ | GPFans F1 News 16.09.2025

The Red Bull hierarchy have decided on three of the four drivers for the 2026 F1 season, according to Auto Motor und Sport, with only the second Racing Bulls spot still being up for grabs.

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