Formula One News — October 2025

OCTOBER 4, 2025

Verstappen, McLarens head title focus as Alonso shocks

Fernando Alonso stunned the paddock on Friday in Singapore, topping the first session and staying inside the top four all day for Aston Martin.

Marko confirms Red Bull talks with Dunne

Dr Helmut Marko has confirmed speculation linking Alex Dunne with a Red Bull-owned Formula 1 seat.

Horner rumours swirl as paddock bosses respond

Christian Horner remains at the centre of speculation in Singapore, even as he emerges on the public-speaking circuit.

Domenicali pragmatic about Imola F1 future

Stefano Domenicali says he accepts the loss of Imola from Formula 1's calendar, even though the historic Italian circuit is his birthplace.

OCTOBER 3, 2025

Friday Photos

Singapore GP - Friday Photos

Friday Press Conference

Singapore GP - Friday Press Conference

Friday Team Quotes

Singapore GP - Friday Team Quotes

Practice 2 Results

Singapore GP - Practice 2 Results

Practice 1 Results

Singapore GP - Practice 1 Results

Russell hints at short-term Mercedes deal

George Russell insists there is no risk of missing the 2026 grid with Mercedes - but admits his new deal is still not agreed.

Multiple options rumoured for Horner's F1 return

Speculation is swirling in Singapore about Christian Horner's next move, after the ousted Red Bull boss pocketed an estimated $80-100 million payout.

Verstappen puts title chances at 50 percent

Max Verstappen's back-to-back wins in Monza and Baku have suddenly thrown him back into the 2025 world championship battle - with pressure now shifting to McLaren.

Red Bull driver picture takes shape amid Dunne rumours

The Red Bull stable's 2026 lineup remains unsettled, with fresh intrigue following Alex Dunne's sudden departure from McLaren's young driver program.

Williams posts $67m loss despite revival

Williams has revealed another heavy annual loss, even as the historic team celebrates progress on and off the track.

Alonso to wear cooling vest at heat hazard race

This weekend's Singapore GP has been designated Formula 1's first official 'heat hazard' race, with the FIA moving to address driver safety in extreme conditions.

Drugovich moves on from Aston Martin reserve role

Felipe Drugovich has confirmed he will leave Aston Martin at the end of the year, ending his three-season stint as the team's reserve driver.

Final Dutch GP at Zandvoort already sold out

Next year's Dutch GP at Zandvoort - the last on Formula 1's calendar for now - is already a sell-out.

OCTOBER 2, 2025

Thursday Press Conference

Singapore GP - Thursday Press Conference

Boring car appearance fears for 2026 cars

With Formula 1 bracing for its most radical rules shake-up in history, questions are mounting about whether the new cars will showcase variety - or end up looking almost identical.

McLaren boss earns more than Norris and Piastri

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has emerged as one of world sport's highest-paid executives - with a payday even bigger than his own Formula 1 drivers.

Hamilton childish amid Ferrari tension says Ralf

Ralf Schumacher has weighed in on growing strain inside Ferrari, accusing Lewis Hamilton of "childish" behaviour towards teammate Charles Leclerc.

Verstappen still at home at Red Bull amid family focus

Max Verstappen insists he remains fully committed to Red Bull despite the recent turbulence - both on and off the track.