Formula 1 News

Nearly every Formula 1 squad has a full-sized junior team and academy programme right now, going down to go-karting in order to find the next great driving prospect. Off-track, a similar arms race is ramping up with burgeoning graduate programmes and apprenticeship schemes as constructors look to replenish their staff pool with future talent.
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Formula 1 has a packed calendar that takes in 24 tracks across 21 countries in five continents, but it takes more than a nice ribbon of tarmac to join the championship.
F1 and the FIA have strict guidelines over what circuits can host a grand prix and they must be classified as Grade 1 to qualify. This is the top level of the FIA's seven-tiered system that covers everything from drag strips ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has a packed calendar that takes in 24 tracks across 21 countries in five continents, but it takes more than a nice ribbon of tarmac to join the championship.
F1 and the FIA have strict guidelines over what circuits can host a grand prix and they must be classified as Grade 1 to qualify. This is the top level of the FIA's seven-tiered system that covers everything from drag strips ...Keep reading

Alexandra Saint Mleux and Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc announced their engagement on 2 November 2025.
After rumours of the pair's relationship in early 2023, the couple made their first public appearance at Wimbledon the same year. Since then, Saint Mleux has become a regular member of the F1 paddock along with the couple's fan-favourite long-haired dachshund, Leo.
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IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward has reacted to Colton Herta's move to Formula 2 alongside a test driver role, arguing that the American driver likely has an offer for a Formula 1 seat in 2027.
Herta signed with the Cadillac F1 Team as a test driver alongside a seat with Hitech in F2 as he works to gain the required superlicence points to compete in F1 in the future.
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Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami has come under scrutiny from former driver Robert Doornbos, who has claimed that there is “no chemistry” between the two. 
The seven-time Formula 1 champion joined Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season after a successful 12-year stint with Mercedes. Hamilton has taken some time to adjust to the new team and while he ...Keep reading

The Formula 1 community has reacted to Charles Leclerc's engagement to his long-term partner, Alexandra Saint Mleux.
The couple announced the news on Sunday, 2 November 2025, with a post on Instagram that has already amassed 6.3 million likes. The announcement quickly drew the attention of those within the F1 paddock and fans. 
While details have been kept private for obvious reasons, the ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton revealed he ‘doesn’t blame’ Formula 1 fans for not understanding how long it would take for him to become a success at Ferrari after a disappointing 2025 campaign. 
The seven-time world champion made a blockbuster move to the Italian outfit this year, after 12 successful seasons with Mercedes which yielded six titles adding to his 2008 crown with McLaren.
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Lewis Hamilton revealed he ‘doesn’t blame’ Formula 1 fans for not understanding how long it would take for him to become a success at Ferrari after a disappointing 2025 campaign. 
The seven-time world champion made a blockbuster move to the Italian outfit this year, after 12 successful seasons with Mercedes which yielded six titles adding to his 2008 crown with McLaren.
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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle has discussed Laurent Mekies's approach to leading Red Bull Racing and why Christian Horner "wouldn't want to come back as a team principal".
The Milton Keynes outfit replaced Horner as Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal with Racing Bulls team chief Laurent Mekies on 9 July 2025. Horner later reached a settlement agreement ...Keep reading