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Every Formula 1 team disagreed with McLaren’s ‘peculiar’ claim at the Qatar Grand Prix

McLaren suffered a strategic disaster at the Qatar Grand Prix, allowing Max Verstappen to claim victory. Oscar Piastri looked set to dominate the race, having won the Sprint from pole position and claimed pole for Sunday’s race.

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Five things to watch out for at F1’s Abu Dhabi GP

With a championship to decide and the end of Formula 1's ground-effect era, there’s a lot to watch out for as the series heads to Abu Dhabi It’s the final race of the Formula 1 season and after 23 grands prix, the drivers’ championship is still all to play for going into Abu Dhabi.

Christian Horner News / HITC / December 3

Christian Horner could turn to Alpine as £900m stake sale comes into play

Christian Horner won’t be joining Adrian Newey at Aston Martin, after Lawrence Stroll dismissed any such speculation during the Qatar Grand Prix. Under the terms of his agreement with Red Bull, Horner can’t take up a role with another team until April 2027, which means he’ll need to look elsewhere for future opportunities.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 3

Abu Dhabi F1 finale: History haunts McLaren, beckons for Verstappen

At F1's season finale, McLaren's parallels to past heartbreaks are hard to ignore as Max Verstappen's long-shot title bid doesn't look so far fetched.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 3

Cadillac to unveil F1 livery in Super Bowl advert

Cadillac will unveil the livery of its new Formula 1 car with an advert during the Super Bowl on Feb. 8.

Yuki Tsunoda News / BBC Sport / December 3

What is next for Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda?

Our Ask Me Anything team explore what Yuki Tsunoda will be doing in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 3

Max Verstappen Embraces Villain Arc: Tells Zak Brown to ‘Call Me Chucky’ Before Title Showdown

If you thought the on-track action for the 2025 Formula 1 season was wild, the off-track banter is officially reaching fever pitch. We are heading into the season finale in Abu Dhabi, and the psychological warfare has shifted from subtle jabs to full-blown horror movie references.

Formula One News / HITC / December 3

Red Bull turns to Isack Hadjar for 2026 lineup as Christian Horner’s earlier doubts fade

Isack Hadjar is set to become Max Verstappen’s new Red Bull teammate in 2026, with the move confirmed on Tuesday. The promotion comes after an impressive first season with Racing Bulls.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 3

Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, and Others Announce Race Decision for Abu Dhabi GP

The 2025 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi will see a major shake-up during Free Practice 1 (FP1) as Lewis Hamilton, Oscar Piastri, Fernando Alonso, and others will sit out the session.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 3

Arvid Lindblad exclusive: "I told Lando Norris I would see him in F1 in five years"

In his first interview as a Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver, Lindblad opens up on his path to the very top By graduating to Racing Bulls in 2026, Britain's Arvid Lindblad has delivered on his own childhood vision that he would somehow make it to Formula 1.

Jean Alesi News / AutoRacing1.com / December 3

Formula 1 News: Jean Alesi ‘worried’ about Ferrari’s future

(GMM) Jean Alesi (pictured) says Ferrari’s Qatar performance was so poor that it left him “worried” about the team’s direction – while Lewis Hamilton described the race itself as one … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 3

IndyCar News: If Palou isn’t good enough to get to F1, Schumacher can’t return – Danner

(GMM) Christian Danner has urged Mick Schumacher (pictured) to abandon hopes of returning to Formula 1, warning that even IndyCar’s biggest star can’t make the jump.

Oscar Piastri News / AutoRacing1.com / December 3

Formula 1 News: Piastri to miss crucial opening practice in Abu Dhabi

Oscar Piastri (pictured) will sit out Free Practice 1 (FP1) at the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as McLaren fulfills its mandatory rookie driver requirements for the 2025 season.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 3

Formula 1 News: Hadjar excited to be teamed with Verstappen “the best driver in the world”

Isack Hadjar says his promotion to be Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2026 is “incredibly exciting. I think to myself that at 21, having the chance to be alongside the best … Read More

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Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / December 3

Lewis Hamilton: Media negativity has taken its toll on Ferrari F1 squad

Ferrari’s lack of performance has drawn media criticism, and Hamilton says this has taken a toll on his colleagues Lewis Hamilton says media criticism has taken a toll on the members of Ferrari’s Formula 1 team, amid a tough season in Maranello.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 3

Where F1 title may be won and lost in three-way fight

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks at the key factors that may decide where the 2025 drivers' title is won and lost.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

The 2026 Grid is Locked: Here’s Who’s Buckled In for F1’s New Era

Folks, the wait is finally over. The silly season is done, the ink is dry, and we officially have our starting lineup for the 2026 Formula 1 season. And let me tell you, with the massive regulation shake-up coming down the pike, this grid is looking like a powder keg waiting to blow.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 2

Red Bull Reshuffles: Hadjar Steps In, Tsunoda Steps Out in 2026

The checkered flag is waving once again for the 2026 silly season, and Red Bull was just thrown a curveball that’s got everyone talking. In a seismic shift for the Milton Keynes powerhouse, French-Algerian phenom Isack Hadjar will get the keys to the championship-winning machine, slotting in alongside the titan of modern Formula 1, Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 2

Isack Hadjar taking Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull spot for 2026 season

Isack Hadjar will replace Yuki Tsunoda as the second Red Bull competitor alongside Max Verstappen for the 2026 F1 season, the team announced Tuesday. Hadjar, 21, is wrapping up a moderately successful rookie season for Racing Bulls, Red Bull's sister team.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / December 2

Lewis Hamilton Reveals Ferrari Verdict For 2026 After Disastrous Weekend

It was not a good Qatar Grand Prix for Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton. An early sprint qualifying elimination led to the 40-year-old picking up zero points in the sprint race, and he followed that up by being knocked out in Q1 again, this time in Saturday's qualifying, before finishing 12th in Sunday's race — yet again scoring no points.

Helmut Marko News / FirstSportz / December 2

Helmut Marko Apologizes to Kimi Antonelli over Qatar GP Accusation and Online Abuse

Kimi Antonelli was one of the better drivers at the Qatar GP who put forth a consistent performance. Antonelli was supposed to finish in P4 if it wasn’t for his oversteer in the final lap that cost him the position against Lando Norris.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / December 2