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F1 Announces Punishment for Lewis Hamilton and Others for Qatar GP Sprint

The Qatar Grand Prix weekend has taken another dramatic turn as multiple drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, have been hit with penalties ahead of the Sprint race.

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F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2025: Sprint Results And Report As Oscar Piastri Dominates

Oscar Piastri took a much-needed sprint victory at the Qatar Grand Prix to keep his hopes of a maiden Formula 1 drivers' title alive. The Australian was

Oscar Piastri News / AutoRacing1.com / November 29

Formula 1 News: Piastri leads Qatar GP Sprint race start to finish

Polesitter Oscar Piastri, driving the superior Rob Marshall designed McLaren, won the 2025 Qatar GP Sprint race from start to finish on the Lusail International Circuit.

Carlos Sainz News / HITC / November 29

Carlos Sainz says he would consider a Ferrari F1 return, but only under one condition

The Spaniard’s resurgence at Williams hasn’t closed the door on a future comeback in red. Carlos Sainz has rediscovered his rhythm at Williams after a rocky beginning to the season, and his recent form has sparked fresh discussion about his long-term ambitions.

Adrian Sutil News / Motorsport / November 29

Ex-F1 driver Adrian Sutil arrested and held in pre-trial custody, according to report

Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil has been arrested and placed in pre-trial detention in Germany, according to reports Former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil has been arrested in connection with allegations of fraud, according to a report from German publication BILD.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / November 29

Fernando Alonso: How pros and cons of F1 experience helped mega Qatar sprint quali

The double Formula 1 champion will start fourth for Saturday's sprint race at the Losail International Circuit, his best grid position of the 2025 season McLaren boss Zak Brown this week referred to Formula 1 title hopeful Max Verstappen as the man in horror films who just cannot be shifted during his appearance on The Sports Agent podcast.

Formula One News / HITC / November 29

What Laurence Stroll told staff about Christian Horner as Newey takes control at Aston Martin

Stroll clarified Horner’s situation as Aston Martin confirmed a major leadership shift. Adrian Newey returned to the Aston Martin pit wall at the Qatar Grand Prix after the team revealed he will take over as team principal in 2026.

Lando Norris News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Lando Norris Clashes With Engineer in Fiery Radio Meltdown

Lando Norris has built a reputation for being one of the calmer, more composed voices on the F1 grid, but his P3 cool-down lap told a very different story.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

Max Verstappen Unleashes on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri: 'I’d Have Won the Title Easily'

Max Verstappen, a driver not exactly known for holding his tongue, has decided to stir the pot just as the Formula 1 season reaches its boiling point. With the championship fight tighter than a hairpin turn at Monaco, Verstappen has thrown some serious shade at his McLaren rivals, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Yuki Tsunoda News / AutoRacing1.com / November 29

Formula 1 News: Tsunoda rejects reserve idea amid Qatar boost

(GMM) Yuki Tsunoda (pictured) says he has no intention of spending 2026 on the sidelines, just as he delivered one of the most important qualifying results of his F1 career.

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Fernando Alonso News / AutoRacing1.com / November 29

Formula 1 Rumor: Veteran Fernando Alonso to become a father?

(GMM) Fernando Alonso is in the midst of a swirl of off-track rumors as he delivers one of his strongest qualifying performances of the year. Spanish sports daily Diario Sport reports … Read More

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / November 29

Formula 1 News: Washed up Hamilton shuts down in Qatar as Ralf questions future

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton (pictured) has retreated into full radio silence mode in Qatar, offering some of the shortest and frostiest answers of his career after another bruising day.

Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / November 29

Formula 1 News: McLaren so good title should be long over – Verstappen

(GMM) Max Verstappen’s (pictured) championship bid slipped further out of his hands on Friday in Qatar, as the Red Bull driver could manage only P6 in sprint qualifying – even … Read More

Adrian Sutil News / AutoRacing1.com / November 28

Formula 1 News: Former F1 backmarker Adrian Sutil arrested

According to early reporting from BILD Sport, former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil (pictured) was arrested by officers of the Stuttgart State Criminal Police Office.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 28

Qatar Sprint Qualifying: Piastri Outpaces Russell and Norris as Verstappen Struggles to P6

In the world of motorsports, some days are just a grind. It’s dust, grit, and a whole lot of fighting for inches on a track that doesn’t want to give you a thing.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / November 28

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Lando Norris News / Motorsport / November 28

Lando Norris fears Turn 1 only opportunity to attack in Qatar GP sprint race

Drivers expect minimal overtaking in Saturday's sprint race beyond Turn 1, owing to Qatar's fast, flowing nature Formula 1 championship leader Lando Norris believes a move on George Russell into the first corner is his sole opportunity to upgrade from third on the grid in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race, as overtaking is expected to be difficult.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / November 28

Lewis Hamilton Gives Blunt Response After Second Q1 Exit In A Row

It has not been a dream 2025 for Lewis Hamilton, in what is his first-ever season with Ferrari after a decade of unparalleled dominance at Mercedes. The 40-year-old has struggled for form, sitting sixth in the championship, over 60 points behind his younger Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc.

Formula One News / HITC / November 28

Max Verstappen tells Lewis Hamilton he won’t get any ‘faster’ at 40

Red Bull star says age and Leclerc’s continuity explain Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles Max Verstappen has offered a blunt assessment of Lewis Hamilton’s disastrous first season at Ferrari, with the seven-time world champion now just two races away from finishing a year without a single podium — something unprecedented in his career.

Adrian Newey News / Last Word On Sports / November 28

What Adrian Newey as team principal means for Aston Martin

In a shock turn of events, Aston Martin announced on Wednesday that Adrian Newey will become their team principal in 2026. This decision sent shockwaves

Andrea Stella News / Total Apex Sports / November 27

Stella Speaks: Unpacking McLaren’s Vegas Heartbreak

The glitz and glamour of Las Vegas turned into a gut-punch for McLaren, and team principal Andrea Stella is weighing in. What should have been a champagne-soaked celebration after a hard-fought race ended in the cold, sterile words of disqualification.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / November 27

Red Bull will make 2026 driver decision after Qatar GP

Even for a team with Red Bull’s history of ruthlessness in driver decisions, the last twelve months have been unusually turbulent at Milton Keynes. The

Formula One News / Field Level Media / November 26

Las Vegas GP's new start time leads to record ratings

The Las Vegas Grand Prix finally delivered the domestic audience Formula One has been looking for in the event's third year. ESPN averaged 1.5 million viewers for Saturday night's race, up 68% from last year's 905,000 and ahead of the 1.3 million who watched the 2023 debut.

Toto Wolff News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Toto Wolff pleased with Kimi Antonelli progress: 'According to plan'

Toto Wolff believes Kimi Antonelli is on track to make a step forward in 2026 after an encouraging rookie campaign. Wolff maintains his belief in the 19-year-old’s potential after a stand-out drive to secure third place in Las Vegas.