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Horner's future in doubt as Oakes rumours intensify
With Formula 1 pausing for a rare weekend off, the paddock is nonetheless rife with speculation about the futures of Red Bull team principal Christian Horner and Alpine's recently departed boss Oliver Oakes.
May 9, 13:00
Lawson, Tsunoda fall short of Perez's legacy - Fittipaldi
Sergio Perez's standing in Formula 1 is undergoing a remarkable revival in 2025, even as he remains off the grid, according to two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi.
May 9, 12:30
Hamilton's Miami 'behaviour' draws ire from Schumacher
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has come under fire from former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher for his behaviour during and after the Miami Grand Prix.
May 9, 12:00
Williams was the correct call for Sainz - father
Rallying icon Carlos Sainz Sr has voiced support for his son's decision to join Williams in 2025, while confirming he is considering a run for FIA president later this year.
May 9, 11:30
Briatore too old for full-time Alpine role - Schumacher
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has declared that Flavio Briatore, at 75, is "too old" to resume a full-time role as Alpine's team principal following the sudden resignation of Oliver Oakes.
May 8, 18:30
Mick Schumacher confirms presence at Cadillac F1 launch
Mick Schumacher has confirmed he was present at Cadillac's Formula 1 logo launch event in Miami last weekend, following reports of his attendance at the Grand Prix and speculation about discussions with the incoming team.
May 8, 18:00
Alpine hints at possible Fernando Alonso return
Alpine has signaled an openness to Fernando Alonso rejoining the team, years after his departure in 2022 due to failed contract talks.
May 8, 17:30
Imola's F1 contract renewal talks gain momentum
Negotiations to extend Imola's expiring Formula 1 contract have begun, according to Italian media, as the circuit aims to secure its place on the calendar beyond 2025.
May 8, 17:00
Bosses warn of skyrocketing F1 'green' fuel prices
Formula 1 team principals are expressing growing concern over the dramatic increase in fuel costs expected with the 2026 power unit regulations, which will see a 50 percent electrical component paired with fully sustainable fuel.
May 8, 16:30
Carlos Sainz's father eyes FIA presidency run
Carlos Sainz Sr, the renowned rally champion and father of Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz Jr, has revealed he is "seriously" contemplating a run for the presidency of the FIA, the sport's governing body.
May 8, 16:00
Marko rejects talk of imminent F1 retirement
Dr Helmut Marko has firmly dismissed growing speculation that he is nearing retirement from his influential role as Red Bull's motorsport advisor.
May 8, 15:30
Horner denies accusing McLaren of illegal tyre tricks
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has refuted claims that his team is directly accusing McLaren of cheating, despite speculation about the championship leaders' tyre management techniques.
May 8, 15:00
Imola upgrade crucial or Red Bull title hopes over - Tost
Red Bull consultant Franz Tost has issued a stark warning that the team's championship hopes could be "over" if their Imola upgrade fails to deliver a significant performance boost.
May 7, 18:17
Oakes' Alpine exit sparks Horner Red Bull exit talk
The sudden resignation of Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has triggered a wave of speculation, with rumours now swirling about Christian Horner's future at Red Bull.
May 7, 17:54
FIA's Ben Sulayem proposes axeing F1 budget cap
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed abolishing Formula 1's budget cap, a measure introduced in 2021 under his predecessor Jean Todt, arguing it creates unnecessary complications.
May 7, 17:29
Marko stands by Tsunoda swap, no regrets on Lawson
Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has expressed no remorse for the decision to replace Liam Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda just two races into the 2025 Formula 1 season.
May 7, 15:47
Wolff backs McLaren against cheating claims
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has come to McLaren's defence as Red Bull intensifies accusations that the championship-leading team may be employing an illicit tyre-cooling technique in 2025.
May 6, 13:00
Media - Colapinto set to oust Doohan for Imola
A chorus of prominent international media outlets is reporting that Jack Doohan's time as an Alpine race driver has come to an end, with Franco Colapinto slated to take his place at the upcoming grand prix at Imola.
May 6, 12:30
Schumacher held 'secret' Cadillac meetings in Miami
Mick Schumacher could be a strong candidate to join Cadillac's Formula 1 team in 2026, according to Germany's Bild newspaper, despite widespread speculation in Miami linking Sergio Perez to the new outfit.
May 6, 12:00
Miami GP's 2041 contract unique, Garfinkel explains
The Miami Grand Prix has secured its place on the Formula 1 calendar until 2041, a landmark agreement that ensures the event's longevity as the sport's longest-contracted race, far outpacing the uncertain futures of European circuits like Imola and Barcelona.
May 6, 11:30
