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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.

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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.

Alex Albon News / Motorsport / December 18

Why Alex Albon has "so much confidence" Williams can produce great 2026 F1 car

Albon thinks his Williams Formula 1 team has now laid the foundations to start bridging the gap to the top teams Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon says he has "so much confidence" his team can take another step forward after its rise to fifth in 2025.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 18

Daniel Ricciardo clears Max Verstappen for No. 3 switch

Max Verstappen will finally race a Formula 1 season with his favorite number on the nose of his car in 2026. The Red Bull star confirmed that he will switch to No.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 18

Charles Leclerc Predicts Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Redemption in 2026

Lewis Hamilton remained one of the most underwhelming drivers in the 2025 season following his failed debut with Ferrari. Hamilton couldn’t even beat his teammate, Charles Leclerc, and folded under pressure.

Lance Stroll News / HITC / December 18

Bernie Collins says people don’t give Lance Stroll enough ‘credit’ after working with him at Aston Martin

Lance Stroll has become somewhat of a controversial figure in Formula 1. Many have questioned whether he deserves to be, or if he himself wants to be, in the sport.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 18

Pierre Gasly Exposes Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Bias and Asserts He Didn’t Get 'Support from Anywhere' in 2019

Max Verstappen has managed to score impressive results despite the performance struggles faced by Red Bull in recent years. The Dutchman emerged as the team’s leading scorer, scoring 421 points out of a total of 451 in 2025.

Helmut Marko News / HITC / December 18

Helmut Marko shares what he is most ‘proud’ of from his 20-year career at Red Bull in Formula 1

Helmut Marko enjoyed great success as part of Red Bull’s F1 setup, and the Austrian has disclosed what he is most proud of from his 20-year tenure in Milton Keynes.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 18

Arvid Lindblad shares details on viral "remember me" Lando Norris clip

Arvid Lindblad has explained the now-viral moment when he told Lando Norris to "remember" him five years ago 2026 Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad has shared some insight into the now-viral clip of him approaching Lando Norris five years ago.

Formula One News / HITC / December 18

Ted Kravitz picks out Aston Martin’s backup plan if they miss out on Max Verstappen

Lawrence Stroll’s investment in Aston Martin is hard to overlook, especially considering how little it delivered last season. The 2026 rule changes could be a pivotal moment for the team’s future.

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Pierre Gasly News / HITC / December 18

Pierre Gasly’s second life in F1 proves resilience is a skill

Pierre Gasly’s Formula 1 career didn’t end when Red Bull let him go. It started again. The Frenchman turned one of the sport’s most public rejections into a blueprint for personal and professional growth that now defines his second life in F1.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / December 18

The patience game – why Ferrari and Hamilton are still on track

Lewis Hamilton’s first year with Ferrari didn’t bring trophies, but it did bring perspective. Inside Maranello, belief remains strong that patience, not panic, will define the next phase of their partnership.

Stefano Domenicali News / AutoRacing1.com / December 18

Formula 1 News: Domenicali defends 24-race F1 calendar amid driver criticism

(GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali (pictured) has pushed back against criticism from drivers about the growing physical and logistical demands of the modern calendar, insisting the sport’s 24-race schedule … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 18

Kimi Antonelli may not reach peak F1 level until 2030 – Toto Wolff

Albeit encouraged by Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s rookie season, Wolff expects the Italian youngster may need much more time to reach his peak performance in F1 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Andrea Kimi Antonelli may need three to five years to reach his peak performance level in Formula 1.

Fernando Alonso News / AutoRacing1.com / December 18

Formula 1 News: De la Rosa unsure Alonso will race beyond 2026

(GMM) Pedro de la Rosa admits even Fernando Alonso (pictured) himself does not yet know how long his Formula 1 career will last beyond the new 2026 regulations.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / December 18

Jacques Villeneuve: Oscar Piastri "must be feeling terrible" after 2025 title slipped away

Jacques Villeneuve believes Oscar Piastri will feel "terrible" after letting a mid-season championship lead slip away Jacques Villeneuve has shared some insight into how Oscar Piastri could be feeling after missing out on the championship title despite leading the drivers' standings earlier in the season.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 18

Max Verstappen Shows Rare Empathy Toward Lewis Hamilton

Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton have defined a generation of F1 rivalry, but following a bruising season for Hamilton at Ferrari, the Red Bull star showed a side fans don’t often see. Asked whether Hamilton might consider walking away after a difficult campaign in red, Verstappen didn’t rush to judgment.

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 / Field Level Media / December 16

F1 replacing Zandvoort with Portugal circuit in 2027-28

Formula 1 announced that Portimao, Portugal, will return to the calendar in 2027-28 with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort exiting after the end of its six-year contract in 2026.

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.