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Oscar Piastri’s Camp Furious After Qatar GP

Oscar Piastri’s Camp Furious After Qatar GP

Oscar Piastri delivered one of his cleanest, most commanding F1 weekends of the season in Qatar, until a single strategic decision upended everything.

Martin Brundle News / Motorsport / December 1

Martin Brundle: Papaya rules not to blame for McLaren Qatar GP blunder

Martin Brundle believes McLaren's 'papaya rules' were not to blame for their Qatar Grand Prix error, arguing that the team simply misread the safety car situation and threw away a crucial victory Martin Brundle argued that McLaren's 'papaya rules' were not to blame for the Woking outfit's Qatar Grand Prix error, but the team just "read it wrong".

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / December 1

Fernando Alonso explains bizarre Qatar GP spin: "A spirit inside the car"

Fernando Alonso said a mysterious "spirit inside the car" caused his spin at the Qatar Grand Prix Fernando Alonso claimed there was "a spirit inside the car" which led to a 360-degree spin during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 1

Red Bull regret 'incorrect' claim, Antonelli abuse

Red Bull has issued a statement saying it "regrets" online abuse levelled at Kimi Antonelli after allegations from two of its team members at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 1

Red Bull regret comments after Antonelli receives death threats

Red Bull say they "sincerely regret" comments made at the Qatar Grand Prix that led to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving death threats.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

Helmut Marko apologises as Kimi Antonelli comments cause flood of online abuse

The Red Bull advisor apologised after comments on Antonelli letting Lando Norris through on purpose stoked social media vitriol Red Bull advisor Helmut

Max Verstappen News / Total Apex Sports / December 1
Did McLaren Hand Max Verstappen the 2025 F1 Title?

Did McLaren Hand Max Verstappen the 2025 F1 Title?

The dust has settled in Lusail, and Max Verstappen, with a shiny new Qatar GP trophy for his cabinet, is suddenly breathing down Lando Norris’s neck for the driver’s championship.

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / December 1

Formula 1 News: Hamilton problem ‘no longer solvable’ – Schumacher

(GMM) Ferrari’s late-season collapse has triggered one of the team’s ugliest weekends in recent memory, with Italian media and paddock rivals piling on as Lewis Hamilton (pictured) and Charles Leclerc … Read More

Yuki Tsunoda News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Red Bull Reportedly Makes Decision on Yuki Tsunoda’s Future

Red Bull Reportedly Makes Decision on Yuki Tsunoda’s Future

The next big shift in the Formula 1 driver market may already be set in motion. According to a report by Erik van Haren of De Telegraaf, Isack Hadjar will "definitely" replace Yuki Tsunoda as Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull Racing next season, marking one of the most significant seat changes for 2026.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 1

Formula 1 News: Wolff explodes as Marko accuses Mercedes of collusion

(GMM) A furious Toto Wolff has blasted Dr Helmut Marko (pictured hugging race winner Max Verstappen) after Red Bull accused Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli of deliberately helping Lando Norris in … Read More

Lando Norris News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Lando Norris Labelled ‘Champion’ Early in Major F1 Slip-Up

Lando Norris Labelled ‘Champion’ Early in Major F1 Slip-Up

The 2025 F1 World Championship was already building toward a blockbuster finale, but a surprising error from the sport’s own official website has added an unexpected twist.

Andrea Stella News / Motorsport / December 1

Andrea Stella: McLaren to review ‘misjudged’ Qatar GP strategy as mistakes creep in

The McLaren team boss said there was “no specific reason” for the mistakes that have crept into the team over recent race weekends McLaren boss Andrea

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / December 1

Why winning 2025 F1 title “doesn’t really matter” to Max Verstappen

Verstappen says winning this year’s F1 title isn’t that important to him – he’s happy enough about his performance Winning the 2025 Formula 1 title “doesn’t really matter” to Max Verstappen, ahead of a three-way title decider in Abu Dhabi.

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / December 1

Who slept best last night: Carlos Sainz

Sainz finished third again – after a weekend that turned out to be one of the most challenging for his former team You must have seen that clip from Las Vegas.

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Carlos Sainz News / Total Apex Sports / November 30
Qatar Shock: Sainz Ecstatic After Unexpected Podium Finish

Qatar Shock: Sainz Ecstatic After Unexpected Podium Finish

The palpable intensity at Qatar wasn’t the only tension brewing at the late-season Grand Prix held at the Lusail International Circuit. For Carlos Sainz and the Williams Crew, this race was circled on the calendar, not with anticipation, but with a sense of dread.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 30

McLaren's Qatar blunder has it on the brink of a 2007 rerun

In 2007, McLaren refused to favor either of its drivers, costing the team a title. After another botched call in Qatar, is history repeating itself?

Formula One News / BBC Sport / November 30

How to follow Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit, which takes place from 5-7 December.

Lando Norris News / F1 on SI / November 30

Lando Norris Gives Brutally Relatable Response Following Failed F1 Title Attempt

Lando Norris’ first attempt at winning the F1 title was halted after he finished fourth at the Qatar Grand Prix. After Max Verstappen claimed victory, the British driver crossed the line in fourth following a late error by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, putting him 12 points ahead heading into the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Andrea Stella News / ESPN / November 30

Stella: McLaren will learn from strategy mistakes

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained the reasons behind his team's strategy blunder at the Qatar Grand Prix and promised to learn lessons from the mistake.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 30
F1 Standings As Championship Race Goes To Abu Dhabi After The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix

F1 Standings As Championship Race Goes To Abu Dhabi After The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix

Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri have closed the gap to Lando Norris yet again with a first and second-place finish in the Qatar Grand Prix, sending the championship battle to Abu Dhabi, the final race of the 2025 F1 Season.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / November 30
Verstappen dazzles in Qatar as Drivers' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen dazzles in Qatar as Drivers' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi

Verstappen is looking to secure his fifth straight championship. 

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Adrian Newey News / HITC / November 30
Insider warns Aston Martin are in disarray as Adrian Newey assumes key role

Insider warns Aston Martin are in disarray as Adrian Newey assumes key role

Adrian Newey is set to make his first appearance as an F1 team principal at the Qatar Grand Prix, after Aston Martin confirmed he would replace Andy Cowell.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / November 29
Lewis Hamilton’s nine-word interview answer has sparked new concerns inside Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton’s nine-word interview answer has sparked new concerns inside Ferrari

The seven-time world champion’s one-line answer has gone viral — and raised fresh questions inside Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton tried to find a silver lining after his latest qualifying disappointment in Qatar, and the only positive he could muster was the warm weather.

Formula One News / HITC / November 29
What Laurence Stroll told staff about Christian Horner as Newey takes control at Aston Martin

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.

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