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Why Max Verstappen is ‘hurt’ after Lewis Hamilton’s atrocious Ferrari season

Max Verstappen has cruised to another dominant F1 season, but even he admits there’s something unsettling about watching Lewis Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari.

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Pierre Gasly: Esteban Ocon fallout is "difficult to explain" after their friendship “fell apart”

Pierre Gasly has reflected on his fractured rivalry with Esteban Ocon Pierre Gasly has opened up about his rivalry with fellow French Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 19

Lando Norris becomes 21st F1 champion to sign Sir Jackie Stewart's legendary helmet

Lando Norris has become the latest Formula 1 world champion to sign Sir Jackie Stewart's Race Against Dementia helmet McLaren's Lando Norris has become the 21st driver to add his signature to a helmet signed by every living Formula 1 world champion.

Oscar Piastri News / FirstSportz / December 19

Jacques Villeneuve Gives 'Feeling Terrible' Verdict on Oscar Piastri’s 2025 Season

Oscar Piastri lost out on the 2025 season driver’s title under some disappointing circumstances. The Aussie led the title standings for quite some time in the year, but still couldn’t win it in the end.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 19

Jacques Villeneuve: Lando Norris’s title fight brought back Michael Schumacher battle memories

Jacques Villeneuve says Lando Norris's tense 2025 title fight reminded him of his own 1997 championship battle with Michael Schumacher Lando Norris's 2025 championship title brought back memories for Jacques Villeneuve of when he won the 1997 Formula 1 championship.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 19

'Killed Chances at a Top Team!' Max Verstappen Blasts Red Bull for Demoting Liam Lawson After Two Races in 2025

Liam Lawson suffered from an extremely disappointing end to his Red Bull stint partnering up with Max Verstappen. The Kiwi was provided just two races at the beginning of the 2025 season to prove himself and was then brutally demoted to Racing Bulls to make way for Yuki Tsunoda.

Formula One News / ESPN / December 19

Why did Hamilton's debut season at Ferrari go sideways? Will it get any better in 2026?

Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was supposed to be a dream come true, but it became a nightmare. Will 2026's regulation change make things right?

Formula One News / HITC / December 19

Mike Hezemans admits being stunned by Max Verstappen move rarely seen in modern F1

Max Verstappen missed out on the 2025 F1 drivers’ championship, but the Red Bull driver still put together an impressive campaign. Verstappen faced a challenging start to the season, with Red Bull struggling to get the best out of the RB21.

Fred Vasseur News / Motorsport / December 19

Fred Vasseur: Ferrari will have to be "clever" with 2026 F1 upgrades

The Ferrari team boss says the rate of technical development will be "huge" as Formula 1’s teams adapt to new rules – but an unforeseen challenge awaits in the opening races In 2026 Formula 1 faces its biggest technical shake-up in decades, since the rules governing both cars and engines are undergoing far-reaching change.

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / December 19

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari gifts go under the radar after a “life-changing” first year

Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari staff with Fortnum & Mason hampers and signed cards after his debut season with the team Lewis Hamilton is turning his

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / December 19

How Fernando Alonso is helping 'keep the circuit alive' at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya

Fernando Alonso marked his time off by planting a holm oak at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya as part of the venue's wider tree-planting sustainability drive Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has been spending his time off at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, planting a holm oak tree at Masia de la Moreneta beside the track.

Formula One News / HITC / December 19

Laurent Mekies wasn’t happy with what Helmut Marko told new Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar

Helmut Marko may no longer be with Red Bull, but their 2026 driver line-up still carries his influence. Isack Hadjar has stepped up to the main team, while Arvid Lindblad has taken on a seat at Racing Bulls.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 19

Lando Norris opens up on self-doubt behind his 2025 F1 championship

Lando Norris reflected on overcoming self-doubt and proving himself wrong after sealing the 2025 F1 drivers' championship Lando Norris has shared details on how he was proud to prove himself wrong after clinching the 2025 Formula 1 drivers' championship.

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Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / December 19

Formula 1 News: Verstappen shrugs off Mercedes rumors once again

(GMM) Max Verstappen (pictured testing a Mercedes at Estoril) has again played down persistent rumors linking him with Mercedes, insisting he has made his position clear amid renewed speculation following … Read More

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / December 18

Carlos Sainz's letter to Williams F1 after first season with Grove outfit

Carlos Sainz thanked Williams for their 2025 progress by giving the team gifts and a letter celebrating their fifth-place constructors' finish Carlos Sainz has given gifts to the Williams Formula 1 team after his first season with the Grove outfit.

Lewis Hamilton News / ESPN / December 18

Ferrari boss on Hamilton: We all must improve

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur admits he underestimated the challenges Lewis Hamilton faced in his first season with the team.

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / December 18

Isack Hadjar's F1 future depends on Red Bull's "philosophical" call for 2026, says Karun Chandhok

Karun Chandhok says Isack Hadjar's long-term prospects as Max Verstappen's team-mate will hinge on Red Bull's philosophical direction in 2026 Karun Chandhok has argued that Isack Hadjar's fate at Red Bull lies in which 'philosophical' direction the Milton Keynes outfit takes in 2026.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 18

Ranking The 10 Best F1 Drivers Of 2025

Lando Norris emerged from the 2025 Formula 1 world championship with a maiden drivers' title after a season-long, rollercoaster battle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri and eventual runner-up Max Verstappen.

Esteban Ocon News / Motorsport / December 18

Esteban Ocon eyes drift championship outing as he proposes seat swap

Esteban Ocon says he would like to try a drift championship outing in the future Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has shared his interest in taking part in a drift championship outing.

Charles Leclerc News / Field Level Media / December 18

Charles Leclerc: Ferrari's early switch to 2026 a 'no-brainer'

Charles Leclerc acknowledged Ferrari made the right decision to shift focus to next year early in the 2025 season. Leclerc went so far as to say that it was a "no-brainer," given that the team was not going to insert itself into the title picture.

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / December 17

Lance Stroll Condemns Antisemitic Incident on NYC Subway

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll has spoken out after a reported antisemitic incident on a New York City subway, using his social media platform to condemn the violence and call for action.

Christian Horner News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Christian Horner reportedly in talks to join Alpine

Since being replaced at Red Bull, Christian Horner has been heavily linked with an F1 return. The 52-year-old is understood to have spent the last few months assessing his most plausible destinations on the grid.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 16

Helmut Marko Blasts Christian Horner And Accuses Him Of 'Dirty Games'

To say 2025 was an easy season for Red Bull would not be further from the truth. Coming off the back of a 2024 season which saw their star driver Max Verstappen winning his fourth Drivers' Championship, the Dutchman was not able to repeat in 2025, losing out to McLaren's Lando Norris in the final Grand Prix of the year.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Leclerc doesn’t regret Ferrari sacrificing 2025 to focus on 2026

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc insists the team made the correct choice to prioritise their 2026 development. The Monegasque believes it was a “no-brainer” after the difficulties Ferrari encountered to start the season.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Jenson Button Drags F1 Media For ‘Clickbait’ Comments About Alonso’s Retirement

If there is one thing Formula 1 fans love more than a photo finish, it’s a bit of off-track drama. Typically, that drama occurs between drivers competing for a championship or team principals debating over budget caps.