Antonelli strengthens Mercedes position after Baku rebound
Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli may have secured his footing at Mercedes with a strong fourth-place finish in Baku, easing pressure after Toto Wolff’s recent criticism.
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Fornaroli considering F1 reserve role for 2026
Leonardo Fornaroli says he is weighing up different paths for 2026, including the option of joining Formula 1 as a reserve driver rather than stepping directly into a race seat.
Ecclestone dismisses cover-up claims ahead of Massa court case
Bernie Ecclestone has rejected suggestions that Formula 1 deliberately concealed the truth about the 2008 'Crashgate' controversy, as Felipe Massa’s lawsuit nears a London hearing.
Hamilton-Ferrari dynamic risks team implosion – Schumacher
Ralf Schumacher has warned Ferrari risks tearing itself apart unless Lewis Hamilton stamps his authority on the team.
Webber shields ‘only human’ Piastri after Baku blunders
Oscar Piastri’s uncharacteristic meltdown in Baku may have roots in the Monza controversy a week earlier, according to former Red Bull driver Robert Doornbos.
Title fight ‘just Oscar or Lando’ despite Verstappen surge
Charles Leclerc has downplayed Max Verstappen’s revived form, insisting the 2025 world championship will still come down to McLaren’s duo.
Horner exits Red Bull with staggering payout
Christian Horner’s 20-year reign at Red Bull has formally ended and the severance figures being reported rank among the biggest ever seen in Formula 1.
De la Rosa: Newey still at factory at 2am
Pedro de la Rosa insists Adrian Newey’s arrival at Aston Martin is no marketing stunt, hailing the 66-year-old’s legendary work ethic as already transforming the Silverstone team.
Alonso warns Aston will be ‘last car’ at key races
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin must brace for more painful weekends after leaving Baku without points.
Ben Sulayem: ‘F1 can’t punish success or forget its roots’
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has pushed back against Formula 1’s push for more sprints, shorter grands prix and even reverse grids, warning the sport must balance showbusiness with sporting…