Formula One News — September 2025

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

Leclerc defends Ferrari loyalty amid rumours

Charles Leclerc has rejected suggestions he is running out of patience with Ferrari despite another season without a title challenge.

Antonelli accepts Wolff's underwhelming verdict

Kimi Antonelli says he understands Toto Wolff's post-Monza critique and is using it as motivation to tidy up his weekends.

Hamilton reveals he's sold entire car collection

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he no longer owns any of the luxury supercars once housed in his Monaco and Los Angeles garages.

Perez to test Ferrari F1 car for Cadillac

Sergio Perez has confirmed that Cadillac will soon begin on-track Formula 1 preparations using a Ferrari chassis.

Female driver enters FIA presidential race

A third challenger has emerged for this year's FIA presidential election - with Swiss racer Laura Villars declaring her candidacy.

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Marko clears Verstappen for 2026 Nurburgring 24h

Max Verstappen has been given the green light by Dr Helmut Marko to contest the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours - but not Le Mans.

Marko sets year-end deadline for Red Bull 2026 lineups

Dr Helmut Marko says Red Bull will finalise its 2026 driver rosters no later than the end of this year.

Formula 1 still love of my life says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has rejected speculation that his difficult first year with Ferrari could push him into retirement.

FIA warns against loophole tricks for 2026 rules

FIA single-seater chief Nikolas Tombazis has warned Formula 1 teams not to gamble on regulatory loopholes as the sport prepares for sweeping changes in 2026.

Montezemolo understands Leclerc's Ferrari frustration

Former Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says he sympathises with Charles Leclerc's growing frustration at failing to mount a title challenge in red.

Madrid F1 track ahead of schedule amid protests

Work on Madrid's new Formula 1 street circuit is progressing faster than expected, even as local opposition continues.

Vasseur targets podiums as Hamilton stays cautious

Fred Vasseur insists Ferrari can still fight for podiums before the end of 2025 - but Lewis Hamilton is not convinced.

Capito warns F1 not to lose purity for show

Former Williams boss Jost Capito has urged Formula 1 not to go too far with plans to add more entertainment-driven elements.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025

Hadjar admits nerves over Verstappen Red Bull pairing

Isack Hadjar says the prospect of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026 is both daunting and thrilling.

Rumours grow over Russell, Hamilton and 2026 market

Questions are mounting in the paddock about whether Mercedes' apparent indecision over its 2026 lineup could trigger wider driver-market movement.

Briatore rules out Mick as Alpine seat hunt narrows

Flavio Briatore has confirmed Mick Schumacher is not in contention for Alpine's final open seat on the 2026 Formula 1 grid.

Verstappen tipped to struggle at Baku GP

Ralf Schumacher doubts Max Verstappen can recover to fight for the 2025 world championship, despite his pole and victory at Monza.

Ralf doubts Germany's ability to return to F1 calendar

Despite talk of Germany rejoining the Formula 1 calendar, Ralf Schumacher says the country faces too many obstacles to make a comeback any time soon.

Williams boss Vowles tries hands on wheel in GT3 test

Williams team principal James Vowles spent the weekend behind the wheel of a GT3 car, taking time away from his usual engineering and leadership duties.

Pirelli trials 2026 aero concept in tyre testing

Pirelli has continued to gather data for Formula 1's next technical era by simulating active-aero systems during recent tyre tests in Hungary and Italy.

Piastri mentally ahead of Norris for title says Ralf

Ralf Schumacher has tipped Oscar Piastri as the stronger McLaren contender in this year's world championship battle.