Would Verstappen really consider Aston Martin? Writers’ verdict
Our writers debate the merits of Max Verstappen moving out of Red Bull after the upcoming Formula 1 season, amid rumours of a monster bid prepared by Aston Martin. Read Also: Verstappen could find it fulfilling to build new project — Ben Vinel Verstappen has always been very vocal about the fact that, unlike Fernando […]
Why Lawson could offer Verstappen a new threat
Of all the scrutiny over the so-called ‘big teams’ in Formula 1, Red Bull’s new line-up is probably the one that has slipped under the radar for most. Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari and Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s promotion at Mercedes have understandably taken the spotlight, with attention drawn to how they will compare against their […]
Mercedes breaks tradition, won’t launch 2025 F1 car at Silverstone
Mercedes has decided not to organise its traditional launch event for its latest Formula 1 car this season, Autosport understands. The new W16, which will be driven by George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, will first emerge when Mercedes runs a filming day at Bahrain International Circuit on 25 February, with pre-season testing set […]
Aston Martin denies Verstappen offer rumour, but 2026 question marks remain
On Thursday, The Daily Mail published the rumour that Aston Martin is reportedly approaching sponsors with the intention of signing Max Verstappen on an astronomical £1 billion salary, spread over several years. Although that amount was mentioned in capital letters, the interest itself should come as no surprise. It is no secret that both Aston […]
Who should GM sign for Cadillac’s F1 entry? Our writers have their say
Formula 1’s driver market for 2026 is expected to be a lot less lively than the seat-swapping antics that spanned the entirety of last season, as many of the championship’s key players are locked in for the advent of F1’s new regulatory overhaul. That said, there’s one key destination that many of those left out […]
Vowles believes Williams attempted too much change in 2024
Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted his approach to restructuring the Grove-based outfit always risked being detrimental in the short-term. The former strategy director of Mercedes joined Williams two years ago, with some of the infrastructure famously described as dating back to the «Ming Dynasty» and an Excel spreadsheet used to track all car parts, […]
‘I wasn’t trying to prove a point’ with Alonso, Perez fights
New Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has insisted he was not “trying to set an example” with his hard racing during his six-round campaign in Formula 1 last year. The Kiwi replaced Daniel Ricciardo at RB [now known as Racing Bulls] ahead of the last two triple-headers of the 2024 season, as Red Bull was […]
Hitting their stride – Miami Grand Prix going from strength to strength after hat-trick year
For Miami Grand Prix president Tyler Epp, 2024 was the year which saw the event blossom into what race organisers had always hoped it would be. A harsh spotlight had shone on the previous races at the Miami International Autodrome following its high-profile inclusion on the 2022 Formula 1 calendar but, as Lando Norris claimed […]
Red Bull agrees Wheatley’s Sauber F1 start date, but hangs on to Courtenay
Red Bull has agreed an earlier exit for future Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley, while letting McLaren wait on sporting director Will Courtenay. Wheatley was announced as Sauber’s future team boss last August, but continued in his long-time role as Red Bull’s sporting director through the 2024 season. Autosport understands Wheatley, who has worked for […]