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Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey during day two of F1 Testing at Bahrain

Racing

Aston Martin: Driving Our Car Will Maim You

Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko before free practice at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Farewell To Helmut Marko, Ignorant Loudmouth

World Drivers Champion Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Lando Norris Achieves The Ultimate

Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar.

Either Red Bull Has Finally Made A Good Second-Seat Choice, Or Poor Isack Hadjar Is Doomed

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri interviewed after the Qatar Grand Prix.

The Formula 1 Title Will Be Decided In The Final Race, Thanks To McLaren’s Buffoonery

Luis Paez-Pumar

Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren (later disqualified) on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas at Las Vegas Strip Circuit on November 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

McLaren’s Las Vegas Double DQ Has Blown The F1 Title Race Wide Open

Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 26, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

The Championship Lead Seizes Lando Norris

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing celebrates victory with his team.

Is Max Verstappen Actually Going To Win This Championship?

Carlos Sainz of Spain and Williams, Alexander Albon of Thailand and Williams, Williams Team Principal James Vowles, and the Williams crew cheer for a group photo after the F1 Grand Prix of Azerbaijan at Baku City Circuit on September 21, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Carlos Sainz Dragged Williams Back To The Podium

McLaren's Lando Norris (centre left) and Oscar Piastri (centre right) celebrate with the team after taking second and third respectively at the Italian Grand Prix.

The McLaren Championship Battle Needs To Get More Evil

Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari sits out after a crash.

Let’s Appreciate Some Photos Of A Dejected Charles Leclerc Retreating To The Grassy Wild

Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing talks with Valtteri Bottas of Finland and Alfa Romeo F1 on the drivers parade.

What Is The Deal With Cadillac’s F1 Driver Pairing?

Lewis Hamilton of Scuderia Ferrari walks in the paddock during free practice of the Hungarian GP.

Heartbreaking: Ferrari Once Again Makes Two Men Lose Their Joie De Vivre

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Scuderia Ferrari SF-25 on track, a massive spray of water following his car.

Simply Invent Rain Control To Ensure A Thrilling Belgian Grand Prix

Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing walks in the Paddock prior to practice.

Red Bull Belatedly Fires Team Principal Christian Horner

Third placed Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber sprays Champagne on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain.

239th Time’s The Charm For Nico Hülkenberg

Brad Pitt, star of the upcoming Formula One based movie, Apex, and Damson Idris, co-star of the upcoming Formula One based movie, Apex, stand for thr national anthem on the grid during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain.

Defector At The Movies

‘F1: The Movie’ Is Great If Your Favorite Part Of Racing Is All The Corporate Logos

Red Bull's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) and Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli speak after their cars crashed.

Red Bull Stares Into The Abyss

Lando Norris walks away after a crash during the F1 Grand Prix of Canada.

Lando Norris Fails To Find One Gap, Widens Another

Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing drives the Red Bull RB21 Honda.

Max Verstappen Shatters The Illusion

Frederic Vasseur speaks on the phone outside of the Ferrari garage in the Miami International Autodrome paddock.

It’s Another Ferrari Radio Meltdown Classic

Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates on arrival in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia.

Oscar Piastri Seizes The Lead

Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren celebrates in parc ferme, surrounded by fireworks.

Oscar Piastri Takes It To Lando Norris

Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Japan.

No Matter The Car, Max Verstappen Is Inevitable

Charles Leclerc of Ferrari walks on track during the F1 Grand Prix of China.