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New detail in Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari contract revealed alongside 2025 earnings

After a challenging debut year, Lewis Hamilton is still adjusting to life at Ferrari. He ended up 86 points behind Charles Leclerc and did not manage a single podium finish throughout the season, which has not gone unnoticed.

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Why Sebastian Vettel was already ‘on his way down’ at Ferrari in F1 2020

Sebastian Vettel reflects on the underwhelming end to his glittering F1 career Sebastian Vettel has admitted he was already ‘on his way down’ in his last couple of seasons at Ferrari in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 22

Jacques Villeneuve backs Isack Hadjar for Red Bull seat after "wow" highs and Liam Lawson lows

Jacques Villeneuve believes Isack Hadjar's 'Red Bull attitude' makes him a good fit to partner Max Verstappen in 2026 Former Formula 1 driver Jacques Villeneuve believes that Isack Hadjar has the right attitude for Red Bull as the 21-year-old driver prepares to join Max Verstappen at the Milton Keynes outfit next year.

Jenson Button News / Motorsport / December 22

Jenson Button set for Goodwood Members' Meeting debut in F1 championship-winning car

Jenson Button will make his Goodwood Members' Meeting debut at the 83rd event, reuniting with his 2009 title-winning Brawn BGP001 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button is set to make his Goodwood Members' Meeting debut at next year's 83rd instalment of the event.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / December 22

Red Bull GmbH boss shoots down Max Verstappen contract clause concerns

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff insists he is unconcerned by any performance clauses in Max Verstappen's contract Red Bull GmbH managing director Oliver Mintzlaff is not concerned about Max Verstappen's contract clauses with the Milton Keynes outfit.

Formula One News / HITC / December 22

Red Bull CEO distances himself from Helmut Marko’s harsh remarks on Christian Horner

Helmut Marko shared some revealing insights about the environment at Red Bull following his departure from the team after the 2025 season. The long-time advisor, who first joined Red Bull when they took over from Jaguar in 2005, was part of a stretch that included eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 22

Lando Norris Predicts Oscar Piastri Will Certainly 'Become an F1 World Champion'

Oscar Piastri failed to deliver a championship-winning performance in the 2025 season, especially against his teammate Lando Norris. Despite leading the title campaign for a majority of the year, he failed to score results when it mattered the most.

Christian Horner News / FirstSportz / December 22

Red Bull CEO Finally Explains Why Christian Horner Was Sacked

Christian Horner suffered from a brutal Red Bull exit despite serving the team loyally for over two decades. The Englishman was fired following a string of controversial situations during his leadership at Milton Keynes.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / December 22

Lewis Hamilton Makes 'Really Hard to Predict' Admission over 2026 F1 Challenger

Lewis Hamilton suffered from a challenging time in his Ferrari debut in the 2025 season. The Briton was unable to amass any notable results and could not match the expectations laid on him.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 22

Formula 1 News: Verstappen spells out ‘Hadjar number 2’ Red Bull hierarchy

(GMM) As Isack Hadjar (pictured) gets ready for his first season alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, the quadruple world champion has made it clear what he believes works best … Read More

Stefano Domenicali News / AutoRacing1.com / December 22

Formula 1 News: German GP still waiting as Domenicali cools comeback hopes

(GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali (pictured) has played down expectations of an imminent German GP return, warning that the event will not force its way back onto the calendar … Read More

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Nico Hulkenberg News / Motorsport / December 22

F1 2025 recap: Nico Hulkenberg breaks podium duck in top feel-good moment

The Formula 1 veteran had a brilliant debut season at Sauber, which included third in the British GP Nico Hulkenberg has had a funny old Formula 1 career.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 22

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Liam Lawson’s Red Bull F1 demotion

Lawson's Red Bull careers came to an end after just two grands prix, but this was a decision that Verstappen didn't agree with Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull’s decision to demote his former team-mate Liam Lawson just two rounds into the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / December 21

Red Bull CEO has 'no doubt' Max Verstappen finishes career with team

While there has been plenty of doubt about where Max Verstappen will end up before his Formula 1 career is done, Red Bulls CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is less speculative.

Formula One News / HITC / December 21

Why the budget cap could block Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso in 2026

Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz will both be hoping to take a step forward next season as they look to join the fight near the front of the grid. Sainz put together a strong finish to 2025, picking up two podiums for Williams and climbing into the top 10 in the drivers’ standings.

Stefano Domenicali News / Total Apex Sports / December 21