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Fernando Alonso Shows Off $3.2 Million Aston Martin on Monaco Streets

Fernando Alonso is known for pushing limits on track, but during F1’s winter break, the Aston Martin driver reminded fans that his passion for performance

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Esteban Ocon shows off his one-off Mansory Lamborghini Revuelto in first drive post

The Haas driver’s “Initiate” build is a one-of-one Revuelto and the start of Mansory’s first Formula 1 partnership Esteban Ocon has published a social post featuring his new customised Mansory Lamborghini Revuelto.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / Motorsport / December 30

F1 2025 recap: Gabriel Bortoleto justified Sauber’s faith in him

A mid-season boost for Sauber allowed Gabriel Bortoleto to show his class rather than see his 2025 Formula 1 debut slip fully under the radar Gabriel Bortoleto may have been the reigning Formula 2 champion, but by making his Formula 1 debut for the struggling Sauber squad the Brazilian's rookie season looked set to go unnoticed.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 30

Formula 1 racing: Key facts on drivers, teams, venues, more

Formula 1 has excited audiences around the world since its inception in 1950. Dig into history, records, and other fun facts on the competition now.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 30

Lando Norris jokes it's "downhill from here" after 2025 as he points to "pivotal moment"

Lando Norris joked it is all "downhill from here" after sealing his first F1 drivers' title in 2025 Lando Norris joked that it is all downhill from here after clinching his first Formula 1 drivers' championship title in 2025.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 30

Why Guenther Steiner believes Ollie Bearman is Ferrari-ready: "Obvious candidate"

Guenther Steiner picked Ollie Bearman as his 2025 rookie of the year after the Haas driver outscored team-mate Esteban Ocon Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner chose Ollie Bearman as his 2025 rookie of the year.

Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / December 30

Formula 1 News: Fellow F1 drivers say Max Verstappen is the best

In an exclusive annual tradition by the Formula 1 website, Formula 1 drivers anonymously ranked their peers for the 2025 season, casting secret ballots to name the standout performers of … Read More

Lance Stroll News / Motorsport / December 30

F1 2025 recap: Lance Stroll had little to say about his toughest year to date

Stroll’s fifth season with Aston Martin proved to be his toughest yet, managing just 16th in the standings Lance Stroll is something of an oddity in Formula 1 these days.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 29

Formula 1 News: Lando Norris Loses to Max Verstappen in Team Principals’ Rankings

Despite winning the 2025 World Drivers’ Championship, Lando Norris was ranked behind Max Verstappen in the annual top-10 vote by Formula 1 team principals.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 29

Stefano Domenicali’s advice to Lando Norris is simple after championship win: "keep smiling"

Stefano Domenicali says Lando Norris has the energy to lead Formula 1 Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali believes new world champion Lando Norris has the personality to carry the championship's crown, but adds that to do this, he needs to "keep smiling".

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 29

Sebastian Vettel Reveals the Real Reason Charles Leclerc Beat Him at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has been Ferrari’s golden boy ever since his F1 debut back in 2018. The Monegasque joined Maranello in 2019 and never looked back since.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 29

Lando Norris Reveals Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel’s Key Role in His 'Dream' Championship Triumph

Lando Norris silenced all the critics following his stellar 2025 championship title triumph. Norris performed well despite all odds and lifted the title trophy at the end of the season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 29

Oscar Piastri Is 'Hungry and Ready' for 2026 Season After Lando Norris Humbling

Oscar Piastri lost out on the 2025 driver’s title win under very disappointing circumstances. Despite being the favorite to win the championship up until the final stages of the season, he lost it all in the end.

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / December 29

F1 2025 recap: Strong rookie year earns Isack Hadjar a podium and Red Bull seat

Isack Hadjar's impressive Formula 1 debut season with Racing Bulls has earned him promotion to Red Bull, but will the Frenchman break the second seat curse?

Formula One News / HITC / December 29

Jacques Villeneuve reveals how David Coulthard played a part in his 1997 F1 title win

It’s been close to three decades since Jacques Villeneuve captured his only Formula 1 title, which also happens to be the last championship for Williams.

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Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 29

Lando Norris makes emotional admission about his family after F1 title win

After sealing the 2025 title with McLaren, Norris reflected on family time lost and why the moment belonged to all of them Following his 2025 Formula 1

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 29

Champion Lando Norris Loses to Max Verstappen in Team Principals’ Rankings

Lando Norris’ historic 2025 Drivers’ World Championship didn’t translate into top billing among Formula 1’s team principals. In an exclusive poll published by Formula 1, team bosses from across the grid submitted their personal rankings of the season’s top 10 drivers.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 29

Ranking The 5 Best F1 Grand Prix Races Of 2025

Throughout 2025, there have been 24 races of varying quality that eventually saw McLaren driver Lando Norris win his first Formula One Drivers' Championship in the final race at Abu Dhabi.

Formula One News / HITC / December 28

Nico Rosberg opens up on rivalry moments with Lewis Hamilton

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton had one of the most heated rivalries Formula 1 has ever seen. Their time together at Mercedes brought some incredible title battles, with Hamilton taking three championships to Rosberg’s one.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Fernando Alonso Spotted in Rare Mercedes as He Prepares for Fatherhood

Fernando Alonso has never blended racing legacy with real-life moments quite like this. During the winter break, the Aston Martin driver was seen driving

Pierre Gasly News / Total Apex Sports / December 27

Pierre Gasly Vows to Outwork Every Driver on the F1 Grid for 2026 Redemption

There is a specific kind of silence that falls over a racing garage when the season hasn’t gone according to plan. It’s not a peaceful quiet. It’s heavy.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

F1: Turkish GP closer to calendar return as talks advance

Last week’s announcement of the Portugal GP returning to the calendar (2027-28) came after months of negotiations. As reported by LWOS earlier in the year, Portimao’s circuit organisers worked hard towards securing an F1 return.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 27

Press F1 for help: How does tyre strategy work in Formula 1?

Perhaps one of the toughest parts of Formula 1 for new fans to understand is how teams use their tyres. Between the different types of tyres that they can use, the impact of wear on them, pit stops, and more, the success or failure of a race is often impacted by how well teams and drivers are able to manage their wheels.

James Vowles News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Vowles says rival 'trying to create narrative' about Mercedes engines

Assumptions about the 2026 Mercedes engine are largely unfounded, believes James Vowles. The Williams team principal has provided some commentary on the consensus about Mercedes power.

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.