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Massa wins key High Court ruling as 2008 F1 Singapore GP conspiracy claim moves forward
The long-running controversy surrounding the 2008 Formula One season took a turn today, as the High Court refused attempts by Formula One Management (FOM), Bernie Ecclestone and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to block Felipe Massa’s claim from moving forward. As a result, the case brought by Massa—focused on allegations that key figures in…

Alonso expects tight Constructors’ battle ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP
Going into the F1 Las Vegas GP weekend, Fernando Alonso is bracing for a close end to the 2025 Formula 1 season, acknowledging that Aston Martin’s battle for sixth in the Constructors’ Championship remains tight. Speaking in Wednesday’s drivers’ press conference, Alonso highlighted that the team’s focus must remain on both the cars ahead and those behind…

Hamilton addresses Elkann’s rebuke and reaffirms commitment to Ferrari ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP
With this weekend’s Las Vegas GP kicking off a triple-header finale, Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about John Elkann’s disparaging comments regarding the Ferrari F1 drivers. The DNFs of Charles Leclerc and Hamilton at Interlagos saw Ferrari drop from second in the constructors’ championship to fourth, 36 points adrift of Mercedes and 4 behind Red…

“It’s going to be difficult now to try and win” — Piastri faces championship challenge at F1 Las Vegas GP
With the F1 Championship battle heating up at the Las Vegas GP and the season entering its final stretch, Oscar Piastri faces mounting pressure to reverse McLaren’s recent form slump. Ahead of Las Vegas, the Australian driver discussed the challenges that have plagued his campaign since the summer break and what lies ahead. Understanding the…

Sainz frustrated at Piastri penalty and guidelines ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP
Carlos Sainz voiced elaborate criticism over F1 stewarding ahead of this weekends Las Vegas GP. His comments were triggered by the ten-second penalty of Oscar Piastri in Interlagos. The championship contender received penalty for his part in the São Paulo GP restart. Following an early safety car Piastri tried to overtake both Andrea Kimi Antonelli…

Piastri and Antonelli hold opposing perspectives over F1 São Paulo GP incident
Heading into the triple-header to conclude 2025, Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli reviewed the tricky F1 São Paulo GP incident that resulted in a conflicting penalty. While the Australian served the penalty, the controversy surrounding it became a topic of conversation that followed the drivers ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. During lap 6…

Norris sets realistic expectations ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP despite confident form and momentum
McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris heads into the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP with a decent advantage at the top of the Drivers’ Standings. The Briton leads by 24 points and carries strong momentum into the final stretch of the season. After a commanding victory in Mexico, Norris’ dominant display at the São Paulo GP proved…

Leclerc responds to John Elkann’s recent comments ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP
Charles Leclerc has responded to the comments that Ferrari President John Elkann made ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP. After a dissapointing São Paulo GP, Elkann threw harsh criticism at Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, stating that they should “focus on driving and talk less.” Charles Leclerc defends Elkann’s comments The Sãu…

LEGO Group announces multi-year partnership and 2026 F1 Academy entry with Esmee Kosterman
Ahead of the final round of the 2025 F1 Academy season, the LEGO Group and the series have announced a new multi-year deal, with Esmee Kosterman set to represent LEGO Racing on the 2026 grid. The 20 year-old Dutch driver first made her F1 Academy debut as a Wild Card Entry at her home race…

Colnaghi on 2026 F3 move with MP Motorsport: “I feel like I have the opportunity of a lifetime”
Mattia Colnaghi will continue his impressive rise through the ranks with MP Motorsport, stepping up to FIA Formula 3 in 2026 after back-to-back championship victories in the team’s colours. The 17-year-old Italian has enjoyed a meteoric start to his career, claiming the 2024 Spanish F4 title and following it with the 2025 Eurocup-3 crown. Remaining…
