Formula One News — September 2025

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team has confirmed American racer Colton Herta as its first Test Driver as the new outfit builds towards its 2026 Formula 1 World Championship debut.

Scuderia Ferrari HP will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda’s first world championship title this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix with a special livery, retro team kit, and a host of fan-focused initiatives at Monza.

Even the Italian GP at Monza may not be safe, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has admitted ahead of this weekend's race.

Dr Helmut Marko has warned that Red Bull may struggle even to reach the podium at Monza this weekend, despite the circuit's layout appearing more favourable than Zandvoort.

Formula 1 is under pressure to sell its radical 2026 engine regulations to sceptical fans - even as talks already turn to the next set of rules beyond that.

Isack Hadjar looks increasingly destined to line up alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026.

Fernando Alonso joked after Zandvoort that if Max Verstappen had been driving a Racing Bulls, he might already be world champion again.

The next FIA president could be backed by a member of the Dutch royal family.

Toto Wolff has moved to finally end speculation about Mercedes' 2026 lineup, insisting both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain in silver.

Stefano Domenicali has dropped the clearest hint yet that Formula 1 will expand its sprint race format - and even experiment with reverse grids.

Thailand's high-speed push to join Formula 1's calendar is facing new political turbulence.

Olivier Panis says Isack Hadjar's stunning Zandvoort podium proves the 20-year-old rookie has the character to succeed alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull.

Questions are still swirling about Max Verstappen's future - with Ferrari suddenly named as a potential option for 2027.

Aston Martin has denied that Fernando Alonso is being hurt by consistently poor or biased strategy calls.

Lewis Hamilton's tough start to life at Ferrari took another hit with a costly crash at Zandvoort.

Liam Lawson has defended himself after his clash with Carlos Sainz at Zandvoort - while also admitting the Spaniard's penalty may have been too harsh.

Stefano Domenicali has defended Formula 1's decision to drop popular Zandvoort from the calendar after 2026.

Indycar's dominant force Alex Palou has once again moved to quieten speculation linking him with a Formula 1 seat.

Toto Wolff says Formula 1 feels a little emptier without his long-time rival Christian Horner.

All signs are pointing to Isack Hadjar joining Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026.

Dutch king Willem-Alexander says Formula 1 could yet return to Zandvoort in the future, even as the race faces the definite axe after 2026.

Mercedes has teamed up with Germany's biggest motoring organisation ADAC to fully bankroll the rise of the country's next Formula 1 hopeful.

Toto Wolff has given his clearest indication yet that Mercedes will definitely continue with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli into Formula 1's new rules era.

Carlos Sainz's season of frustration boiled over at Zandvoort, as the Williams driver lashed out at rival Liam Lawson and the FIA stewards.