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Christian Horner: F1 comeback with Alpine increasingly likely

Christian Horner is understood to be in advanced negotiations with Alpine over purchasing a stake in the team, leading a business consortium. The 52-year-old is working to capitalise on perhaps his best opportunity to make a return to Formula 1.

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Oscar Piastri opens up on the Alpine saga that shaped his F1 career

Oscar Piastri’s split from Alpine in the summer of 2022 was one of the most memorable moments in recent F1 history. The team had just announced him as their driver for the following season.

Adrian Newey News / AutoRacing1.com / January 3

The Red Bull RB17: Adrian Newey’s Ultimate Track Weapon Takes Final Form

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1 engineering, few names command as much reverence as Adrian Newey. The legendary aerodynamicist, whose designs have propelled Red Bull Racing to multiple championships … Read More

Logan Sargeant News / AutoRacing1.com / January 3

IMSA News: Logan Sargeant’s Transition to Endurance Racing

Logan Sargeant (pictured), the American racing driver born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on December 31, 2000, competed in Formula 1 with Williams from 2023 to 2024.

Formula One News / HITC / January 3

Liam Lawson’s Red Bull spell showed just how ‘special’ Max Verstappen is

Liam Lawson’s Red Bull opportunity ended after just two races Liam Lawson’s long-awaited shot at a Red Bull seat turned into a nightmare, with the stint lasting just two races before he was sent back to Racing Bulls.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / January 3

Oscar Piastri reflects on controversial Alpine F1 contract saga

Back in 2022, Oscar Piastri forwent an Alpine F1 promotion after signing a contract with McLaren for his grand prix debut Oscar Piastri has reflected on the contractual saga that occurred in mid-2022, when he signed a McLaren Formula 1 deal as an Alpine junior.

Zhou Guanyu News / AutoRacing1.com / January 2

Formula 1 Rumor: Cadillac team to sign Zhou Guanyu as Reserve Driver

January 2, 2026 – The Formula 1 silly season isn’t over yet, and the paddock is buzzing with fresh speculation surrounding the new Cadillac team ahead of their 2026 grid … Read More

Zhou Guanyu News / Field Level Media / January 2

Ferrari parts ways with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu

Ferrari parted with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu of China ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Shanghai native served as a backup for Ferrari last season following a three-year spell at the wheel of the No.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 2

F1 2025 season highlights: Fans crown Nico Hulkenberg's podium and Lando Norris's title as top moments

F1 fans voted Nico Hulkenberg's maiden podium at the British Grand Prix as the 2025 season's top moment on Facebook and Instagram, while X users chose Lando Norris's first drivers' title Formula 1 fans have voted to choose their top moment from the 2025 season.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / January 2

What Max Verstappen keeps saying off the record about his Red Bull future

Max Verstappen deciding to leave Red Bull would rank among the biggest stories the sport has ever seen. It would be right up there with Lewis Hamilton’s switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025.

Logan Sargeant News / Motorsport / January 2

Logan Sargeant to make Rolex 24 debut with Era Motorsport

Sargeant confirmed for Rolex 24 debut as Era Motorsport completes driver lineup Era Motorsport finalized its driver lineup for the Rolex 24 at Daytona,

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / January 2

Carlos Sainz sends heartfelt message to dad Carlos Sainz Sr ahead of Dakar Rally

Carlos Sainz shared a heartfelt message wishing his father Carlos Sainz Sr luck as he prepares to chase a fifth Dakar Rally victory Carlos Sainz has shared a heartwarming post with a message to his father, Carlos Sainz Sr, ahead of the 2026 Dakar Rally.

Jack Doohan News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Jack Doohan: Toyota support could revive chances of F1 return

Jack Doohan was the first casualty in last year’s driver market, losing his Alpine seat to Franco Colapinto after the Miami GP. Despite lingering hopes of a second stint at the French squad, it soon became clear that Doohan was not part of the team’s future plans.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 2

Press F1 for help: Why is Formula 1 called Formula 1?

Formula 1 is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, with viewership numbers increasing worldwide. Many fans have accepted the name Formula 1 just is the name of the sport, but why is it called Formula 1?

Formula One News / HITC / January 2

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri told why McLaren could have the edge in 2026

Lando Norris led McLaren to their first championship double in 27 years, and they may be set for another strong run under the new 2026 rules. The start of the year brings a major shift in F1, with sweeping changes to engine, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre regulations.

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Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / January 2

Charles Leclerc explains why he went public with engagement as he balances fame and privacy

Charles Leclerc has explained why he and Alexandra Saint Mleux chose to share their engagement publicly and how he tries to balance family, privacy and

Zhou Guanyu News / Motorsport / January 2

Ferrari F1 parts ways with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu after 2025 stint

Ferrari has parted ways with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season Ferrari has bid farewell to its 2025 reserve driver Zhou Guanyu as the Chinese driver parted ways with the Maranello outfit ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Toto Wolff News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Mercedes 'on track' to meet 2026 targets – Toto Wolff

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has spent the last few weeks doing expectation management. Not for the first time, Wolff’s Silver Arrows are viewed as the team to watch heading into a new set of regulations.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 2

Sebastian Vettel reveals advice he gave Lewis Hamilton for Ferrari F1 move

Learning Italian is key when joining the Scuderia, Vettel insists Sebastian Vettel has given insight into the advice he gave Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Briton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / January 2

Formula 1 News: Verstappen maintains regular communication with Horner

In the quiet weeks after the 2025 Formula 1 season ended—a heart-pounding campaign that saw Max Verstappen fall just two points short of a fifth consecutive world title—the Dutch superstar … Read More

Liam Lawson News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

Racing Bulls Chief Hypes Liam Lawson: ‘Genius Beyond Words’

Formula 1 is brutal. It chews up talent and spits it out before most drivers even get a chance to adjust their mirrors. But sometimes, just sometimes, you see a flash of something special, a spark that suggests a driver isn’t just surviving, but actually figuring out the puzzle in real-time.

Jack Doohan News / Total Apex Sports / December 30

Jack Doohan Signals End of Alpine Era as Haas Rumors Swirl

It looks like the road has finally run out for Jack Doohan at Alpine. In a move that feels like the closing of a complicated chapter, the Australian driver took to social media to share what appears to be a final goodbye to the French outfit.

Fernando Alonso News / Athlon Sports / December 30

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

Fernando Alonso 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

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.