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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.

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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.

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.

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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

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Max Verstappen Still in Contact with Christian Horner Following Red Bull F1 Departure

Formula 1, like many other motorsports, typically plays the game of take-or-leave-it, and loyalty is often the first casualty when the stakes are high.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 1

EA F1 25 gives out iconic Williams x Gulf livery for free

Fans will be able to get the orange and white color scheme until Jan. 6

Formula One News / ESPN / January 1

The storylines that will define F1 as it enters a new era in 2026

To celebrate the start of a new year, we bid adieu to 2025 and F1's ground-effect era and welcome new rules that will dominate the headlines in 2026.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 1

The storylines that will define F1 in 2026 as it enters a new era

To celebrate the start of a new year, we bid adieu to 2025 and F1's ground-effect era and welcome new rules that will dominate the headlines in 2026.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 1

Max Verstappen in regular contact with Christian Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking

Christian Horner led Max Verstappen to four F1 world drivers' titles but was sacked as Red Bull boss after 20 years in charge Max Verstappen still speaks

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

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 29

Sebastian Vettel Reveals the Real Reason Charles Leclerc Beat Him at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc has been Ferrari’s golden boy ever since his F1 debut back in 2018. The Monegasque joined Maranello in 2019 and never looked back since.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 29

Oscar Piastri Is 'Hungry and Ready' for 2026 Season After Lando Norris Humbling

Oscar Piastri lost out on the 2025 driver’s title win under very disappointing circumstances. Despite being the favorite to win the championship up until the final stages of the season, he lost it all in the end.

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 / Last Word On Sports / December 27

F1: Turkish GP closer to calendar return as talks advance

Last week’s announcement of the Portugal GP returning to the calendar (2027-28) came after months of negotiations. As reported by LWOS earlier in the year, Portimao’s circuit organisers worked hard towards securing an F1 return.

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.