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Andrea Stella's McLaren 2025 season review highlighted execution failures that prevented an earlier title clinch.

Stella admits McLaren F1 need better execution after a number of errors during 2025 season

Valeria Penachi7 minutes ago7 minutes ago03 mins mins

Andrea Stella’s McLaren 2025 F1 season review highlighted execution failures that prevented an earlier title clinch. Speaking to Sky Sports Italy during the 2025 Caschi d’Oro e Volanti ACI ceremony, the McLaren Team Principal acknowledged the mission of making Formula 1 “boring” was only partially achieved. McLaren secured the Constructors’ Championship six rounds before the…

F1 2025 Driver Rankings: 10th | Ollie Bearman

Lucrezia Costa4 hours ago5 hours ago03 mins mins

Ollie Bearman has cracked the top ten of Pit Debrief’s 2025 F1 Driver Rankings. The young British driver completed his first full season for Haas alongside Esteban Ocon following a very successful feeder series career. He had also made superb F1 cameo appearances for the American-owned team in 2024, along with one in a Ferrari…

Speaking to BBC Sport's Andrew Benson, Norris revealed the key mindset shift in 2025 that led to him becoming the FIA F1 World Champion.

Norris on his mindset shift and Stella’s encouragement during 2025 F1 season

Shania Wallage6 hours ago8 hours ago05 mins mins

Progress in Formula 1 is often framed around lap time, upgrades and results. But for Lando Norris, the process of improvement has gone far deeper than changes to his McLaren. Speaking to BBC Sport, Norris revealed that much of his improvement stemmed from a change in mindset, particularly in 2025, that led to him winning…

How will the 2026 F1 regulations pan out and how is Mercedes doing so far behind the scenes? Silver Arrows' engine boss reveals.

Driver skill vs car: Mercedes engine chief delivers verdict on 2026 F1 regulations

Nischay Rathore8 hours ago8 hours ago04 mins mins

‘What wins you a championship: a dominant car or a skilled driver?’ is an age-old question in the realm of Formula 1. The apex league of motorsport once again faces the same question as we await the advent of a new set of regulations. The 2026 F1 season will mark the start of these regulations…

Tuukka Taponen in his MP Motorsport car, showcasing his F3 2025 helmet

Taponen on the inspiration behind his F3 2025 helmet design choices

Ana-Maria Andronic12 hours ago5 days ago04 mins mins

As a Finnish racing driver and a part of the Ferrari Driver Academy, Tuukka Taponen’s 2025 season in F3 finished with him in ninth. These results in his maiden season showed his potential as a driver. And while most focus on his driving, a big part of his personality and heritage is reflected through his…

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reviews team's F1 2025 season as well as the performance of drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reviews “not good enough” 2025 F1 season

Rebecca Malitz14 hours ago23 hours ago05 mins mins

In an Interview posted on the Mercedes F1 Team’s YouTube channel, team principal Toto Wolff looks back at the team’s 2025 F1 season and the performance of drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes finished the 2025 F1 season second in the Constructors’ Championship after a season-long battle with Red Bull and Ferrari for the…

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley looks forward to the 2026 season under the new regulations and their Audi F1 rebrand.

Wheatley on massive internal pressure ahead of Audi F1 debut in 2026

Savannah Lenz23 hours ago23 hours ago04 mins mins

As the 2025 Formula 1 season is over, Sauber has officially competed in their last F1 race. They are now in the midst of their rebrand as Audi, which will retain Jonathan Wheatley as team principal, with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto as their F1 drivers. During a print media session after the Abu Dhabi Grand…

Gatorade joins the 2026 F1 Academy grid with Lisa Billard.

Breaking new ground for women in motorsport: How the Gatorade—F1 Academy partnership is redefining support for female athletes

Yi Xing Lim24 hours ago1 day ago04 mins mins

Gatorade is set to join the F1 Academy grid in 2026 with French driver Lisa Billard behind the wheel. The iconic American sports drink brand enters the world of motorsport aiming to drive greater change and visibility for women in sport. Gatorade first appeared on the F1 Academy in 2025, announcing a multi-year partnership at…

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 04: Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 04, 2025 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images) 2223518446 Colour Image, Horizontal, sport, motorsport, formula one racing

F1 2025 Driver Rankings: 11th | Fernando Alonso

Rohit Bhaskar1 day ago1 day ago05 mins mins

Eleventh place in Pit Debrief’s 2025 F1 Driver Rankings goes to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. After yet another season defined by man versus machine and extracting blood from stone, Alonso once again makes a compelling case as the standout driver of the midfield in 2025. On paper, the numbers are modest. Alonso finished 10th…

Carlos Sainz at the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP

Sainz aiming for race wins in 2026 F1 season with Williams

Eleanor Cooper1 day ago2 days ago03 mins mins

Carlos Sainz has stated that he will be looking for race wins in the 2026 F1 season after a strong start with Williams in 2025. Asked about his progress in the team so far, having left Scuderia Ferrari at the end of last year, Sainz said he had a “season to be proud of”. The…