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FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Mick Schumacher admits 'shyness' hurt F1 career

Mick Schumacher believes his shyness partly explains his reputation in Formula 1 as a crash-prone driver.

Mercedes engine a key reason for Sainz move

Carlos Sainz openly admits that a key reason for choosing Williams as his new Formula 1 home is the Mercedes engine.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Leclerc reputation on the line in 2025 says Allievi

One of Italy's most celebrated Formula 1 journalists thinks Charles Leclerc's reputation is on the line in 2025.

Barcelona not considering Spa-style F1 rotation

A top official insists Barcelona is "not considering" joining Spa-Francorchamps in agreeing to take part in Formula 1's new race rotation scheme.

Williams not flat despite low expectations says Sainz

Carlos Sainz admits his expectations for good results in 2025 are very low.

FIA president wants Chinese manufacturer on F1 grid

Mohammed Ben Sulayem admits he already has a preferred contender to move into the final team garage in the Formula 1 pitlane.

Schumacher admits clinging to F1 dream too tightly

Mick Schumacher admits he may have "clung too tightly" to the idea that he may return to the Formula 1 grid.

Doohan certainly facing in-season 2025 axe?

One former driver is anticipating an early end to Jack Doohan's brand new Formula 1 career in 2025.

Teams to take stock very early in 2025 says Vasseur

Some teams may upgrade their cars only once this year, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur admits.

Mika Salo unlikely to continue as F1 steward

Mika Salo doubts he will be serving as an occasional Formula 1 steward this year.

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Journalists notice modified McLaren for 2025 season

McLaren has revealed to the world some significant modifications to its title-winning Formula 1 car for the all-new season.

F1 finally admits reason for scrapping bonus point

Formula 1 axed the bonus point for fastest lap for the 2025 season because it was "controversial".

Red Bull, Audi, Aston all rejected Vettel

Dr Helmut Marko has revealed that he issued a clear "no" to Sebastian Vettel's desire to return to Formula 1 in 2025 with Red Bull.

Aston Martin expectations low for 2025 season

Aston Martin's expectations are "low" for the 2025 season.

Alpine must fight for title in 2027 says Briatore

Alpine is hoping for the odd podium in 2025, regular top-three finishes in 2026, "and in 2027 we must be able to fight for the title".

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Verstappen hoping for more stable 2025 season

Max Verstappen is openly hoping for a "more stable" season with Red Bull in 2025.

Insiders think Doohan will lose seat to Colapinto

Two Formula 1 figures agree that Jack Doohan's career at the pinnacle of motorsport could be very short-lived.

Barcelona optimistic over new F1 deal

Organisers of the grand prix in Barcelona remain hopeful they can successfully negotiate a new race contract with Formula 1.

Conflict could derail Rwanda's F1 race bid

African country Congo has thrown a spanner in the works of neighbouring Rwanda's clear plans to join the Formula 1 calendar.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Hamilton comfortable and predicts success

Lewis Hamilton is settling into his Ferrari cockpit well, according to the authoritative Italian specialist sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Verstappen could leave Red Bull after 2025 says Berger

2025 could be Max Verstappen's final year at Red Bull, according to the energy drink brand's first ever sponsored athlete.

Mercedes will let me race in 2025, Bottas thinks

Valtteri Bottas admits one of his roles in 2025 will be to serve as a "kind of mentor" to Lewis Hamilton's replacement, teenager Kimi Antonelli.

FIA could permit twelfth team on F1 grid

A twelfth Formula 1 team could soon be following in Cadillac's wheel-tracks.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Prost sure Verstappen will beat F1 title tally

Alain Prost is "sure" he will soon be left behind as one of just three precisely four-time world champions in Formula 1 history.