McLaren pair downplay Monza fallout in Baku
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have sought to put the Monza team orders saga behind them as the F1 circus arrives in Baku.
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Illness sweeps through F1 paddock in Baku
Talk of a virus spreading in the Formula 1 paddock has surfaced in Baku, with reports of several members of the community feeling unwell.
Leclerc reaffirms Ferrari commitment amid speculation
Charles Leclerc has brushed aside talk that he is losing patience with Ferrari despite another campaign without a genuine title bid.
Antonelli responds to Wolff’s Monza criticism
Kimi Antonelli says he has taken Toto Wolff’s comments about his Italian GP showing in stride, and is using them as extra motivation heading into Baku.
Marko gives Verstappen nod for 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours
Max Verstappen has secured approval from Dr Helmut Marko to contest the Nurburgring 24 Hours in 2026, though Le Mans remains off limits.
Marko targets year-end cutoff for Red Bull 2026 driver decisions
Dr Helmut Marko has set a firm deadline to lock in Red Bull’s 2026 lineups, insisting the matter will be settled before the end of the year.
Hamilton: F1 remains my greatest passion
Lewis Hamilton has brushed aside talk that his troubled first campaign with Ferrari could drive him into an early retirement.
Hamilton sceptical as Vasseur eyes Ferrari podiums
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is targeting a return to the podium before the 2025 season is out, but Lewis Hamilton doubts the team has the speed to achieve it.
Tombazis warns teams over loophole exploits in 2026 shake-up
FIA single-seater director Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1 outfits must not try to push the limits of grey areas in the next major rules overhaul.
Montezemolo: Leclerc right to feel impatient at Ferrari
Ex-Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says Charles Leclerc’s mounting frustration over Ferrari’s lack of title success is entirely justified.