With the battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship heating up, Ferrari Chairman John Elkann issued harsh criticism after Brazil. Charles Leclerc explains why this pressure is vital for the team.
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The Formula 1 paddock is in an uproar after a 10-second penalty given to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri at Interlagos was branded « unacceptable » by Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) director Carlos Sainz. The incident has reignited a fierce debate over the sport’s racing guidelines, with drivers demanding an urgent meeting with the FIA to address what they see as a growing disconnect between rigid rules and real-world racing.
While Felipe Massa has won the right to sue for damages over the infamous ‘Crashgate’ scandal that cost him the 2008 Formula 1 world championship, the British High Court has made it clear that the history books will not be rewritten. The ruling allows his £64 million claim to proceed to trial but dismisses any attempt to have him retroactively declared the 2008 champion.
Renault has made the controversial decision to shut down its Viry-Châtillon engine program, turning Alpine into a Mercedes customer team for 2026. While the move cuts costs, Managing Director Oliver Oakes warns that buying a German engine is not an automatic ticket to the podium.
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In a statement made this week, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff cooled expectations for a repeat of their 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix success, despite George Russell leading a 1-2 finish last year. The team is prioritizing realism over hype ahead of the 2025 race.
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The Sepang International Circuit CEO has stated that a return for the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix is « not impossible, » even after the government ruled out financial support. The focus now shifts to finding significant private sector funding to meet the estimated $70 million annual hosting fee.
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🏎️ Strategic Pit Stop: EA Sports Skips F1 2026 Release, Promises ‘Reimagined’ Game in 2027 In a surprising move that breaks with over a decade of annual releases, EA Sports has officially announced a strategic change in its Formula 1 video game franchise roadmap. For the first time since developer Codemasters acquired the F1 license
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Sergio Pérez’s F1 career seemed over after a « complicated goodbye » in 2024. Now, fully invested in the new Cadillac F1 project for 2025, the veteran driver is rediscovering his passion for the sport that « gave him everything » and is determined to end his « last dance » on a positive note.
The 2025 F1 title fight has been dealt a strategic curveball. F1, the FIA, and Pirelli have announced that drivers will be restricted to a maximum stint of 25 laps on any tyre set during the Qatar Grand Prix as a « precautionary and safety measure, » effectively banning a one-stop race.
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Oscar Piastri has hit back at criticism of McLaren’s driver management during the 2025 F1 season. As he prepares to fight teammate Lando Norris for the championship in Las Vegas, Piastri praised the team for its « fair treatment » and doing a « very good job » handling the high-stakes battle.
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