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Max Verstappen Insists Every Team Needs A 'Number One Driver' to Thrive in F1

Max Verstappen joined Red Bull mid-way through the 2016 season and hasn’t looked back in terms of performance ever since. Nearing over a decade at Milton Keynes, the Dutchman has only been outscored by his teammates for two years in Formula 1.

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Why Oscar Piastri’s 2025 Season could fefine his F1 future

Oscar Piastri let the 2025 F1 title slip through his fingers despite being in control of the championship at the midway point of the season. His biggest issue came during a stretch where he failed to finish on the podium for six races in a row, and McLaren struggled to find answers for his drop in form.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 26

F1 2025 recap: Lando Norris should have achieved his F1 dream much sooner

Formula 1 has a new champion, and Lando Norris has dutifully elected to carry the #1 into the new season to defend his crown in F1's new era Although Lando

Herta's adaptation to F2 may define IndyCar's global reputation

Colton Herta left IndyCar for F2 in hopes of moving up to F1. Whether he succeeds could determine how the world views the American open-wheel series.

Formula One News / HITC / December 26

How much every F1 driver’s crashes in 2025 cost their teams

How Norris and Piastri’s on-track success came with a hefty cost The 2025 Formula 1 season delivered historic success for McLaren as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured the team’s first constructors’ and drivers’ championship double since 1998.

Mattia Binotto News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Mattia Binotto: Audi 'don’t intend to be a surprise' in 2026

Audi enter next season with the challenge of delivering a competitive engine as debutants. Without any experience in F1, the German manufacturer must learn quickly.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / December 26

F1 2025 recap: Yuki Tsunoda’s make-or-break Red Bull F1 chance broke him

Yuki Tsunoda had a lot to gain but also much to lose, graduating to Red Bull mid-season. It may have ended his F1 career There is a pattern when Red Bull’s youngsters get promoted to the main team.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Charles Leclerc to evaluate Ferrari future after first rounds of 2026

For both new and long-term viewers of Formula 1, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are seen as an inseparable duo. Since joining F1 in 2018 with Sauber, making the jump to Ferrari the following year, Leclerc’s objective has not only been to win a title – but to win a title with Ferrari.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 26

What was the biggest surprise of the 2025 F1 season? Our writers have their say

From Christian Horner’s sacking to title favourite Oscar Piastri missing out, here are the biggest surprises of the 2025 Formula 1 season The 2025 Formula 1 season may not have featured the most mind-blowing scenarios ever, but some of its events still raised eyebrows – and rightfully so.

Max Verstappen News / Total Apex Sports / December 25

Verstappen Gives First Verdict on Red Bull-Ford’s Roar for 2026

In motorsports, sound is more than just noise. It’s data. It’s the first sign of life from a machine built to conquer the world. For Max Verstappen, that first auditory taste of the future has finally arrived.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 25

'He Is Not Special!' Ex-Ferrari Driver Blasts Charles Leclerc Despite Humbling Lewis Hamilton in 2025

Charles Leclerc suffered from a massive challenge in terms of performance in the 2025 season. Though Leclerc beat Lewis Hamilton in the latter’s debut season, it still wasn’t good enough.

Charles Leclerc News / FirstSportz / December 25

George Russell Brands Charles Leclerc’s Secret Santa Gift 'Naughty'

The Formula 1 community is currently enjoying the off-season and the winter break as they head away from the noise of the sport. However, before leaving fully, a majority of the drivers participated in their traditions of playing Secret Santa with one another.

Toto Wolff News / FirstSportz / December 25

Toto Wolff Confesses Kimi Antonelli Was 'Thrown to the Cannibals' in 2025 Season

Kimi Antonelli was one of the few rookies who impressed the paddock in his debut season. The Italian was believed to face a stiff challenge to succeed in his first year, especially in the ground-effect era.

Formula One News / HITC / December 25

Helmut Marko once dropped a Red Bull F1 driver without consulting Christian Horner

Helmut Marko built a reputation for being particularly tough on Red Bull Racing drivers, especially the younger ones coming up through the ranks. Helmut Marko built a reputation as one of the most uncompromising figures in Formula 1, especially when dealing with young drivers rising through Red Bull’s system.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / December 25

Max Verstappen Announces Mercedes News After Private Testing

Max Verstappen has revealed new Mercedes news days after a private test, with the timing of the announcement immediately drawing attention amid ongoing speculation about his long-term Formula 1 future.

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / December 25

F1 2025 recap: Kimi Antonelli shows flashes of promise in Mercedes rookie year

Mercedes' junior prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli showed he belonged at the highest level after overcoming a character-building European rut in the 2025 Formula 1 season Mercedes raised a few eyebrows when it fast-tracked its junior phenom Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Formula 1 debut to replace Lewis Hamilton.

Pierre Gasly News / Last Word On Sports / December 25

Pierre Gasly: 2026 Mercedes engine 'in a great place'

Roughly a year ago, Alpine made the controversial move to abandon Renault engines in favour of Mercedes for 2026 and beyond. The French squad determined that Renault’s power units were becoming a limiting factor to the team’s success.

Formula One News / HITC / December 24

Ferrari plot clever solution to navigate FIA’s complex checks ahead of 2026

Ferrari are gearing up for the 2026 Formula One regulations, with next year shaping up as a crucial one for the futures of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, among others.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 24

Jacques Villeneuve Reveals Lando Norris’ 'Change in Attitude' That Won Him 2025 Championship over Max Verstappen

Lando Norris suffered from massive ups and downs in the 2025 season, especially against Max Verstappen. The Dutchman still lost out on the title at the end by just two points to Norris.

Helmut Marko News / Total Apex Sports / December 23

The End of the Doctor’s Dynasty: Marko Officially Out at Red Bull

It’s the end of an era in the truest sense of the phrase. You can check the paperwork, scan the filings, and read the press releases all you want, but it doesn’t make the reality any less jarring.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 23

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: 'Is that Glock?'

One of the most iconic Formula 1 calls of all time, the 2008 Formula 1 Championship finale is a story that every Formula 1 fan needs to know. This was the year that Lewis Hamilton won his first Drivers’ Championship, beating Felipe Massa on the final drive of the season at the Brazil Grand Prix.