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The 1984 Formula 1 season is remembered as one of the sport’s all-time classics, with Niki Lauda edging out Alain Prost for the championship. Ayrton Senna made his F1 debut that year with Toleman before moving to Lotus and later McLaren, where he secured three world championships.

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McLaren Under Fire: Nationalism or Fair Play? The Debate Over Favoritism Toward Lando Norris in F1’s Tightest Title Fight

As the Formula 1 season barrels toward its climax with just six races left, McLaren’s papaya duo—British star Lando Norris and Australian sensation Oscar Piastri—find themselves locked in a fierce … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 23

Who’s going to be strong and who isn’t over F1's final five rounds?

Red Bull’s competitive transformation means the final five grand prix weekends of the 2025 F1 season will be defined by Max Verstappen chasing down Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 world championship lead looks rather less unassailable after a borderline disastrous United States Grand Prix weekend.

Toto Wolff News / Motorsport / October 23

Toto Wolff: Championship underdogs always have “a psychological advantage"

The Mercedes boss believes a driver’s place in the Formula 1 standings can alter the way they race on track Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes there is a “psychological advantage” to being an underdog in the fight for the Formula 1 title.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / October 23

What are the main rule changes for F1 cars for 2026?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain the regulation changes in Formula 1 for 2026.

Jak Crawford News / AutoRacing1.com / October 22

Formula 1 News: Jak Crawford on his 2026 hopes and why he’s ready for his first official F1 session

American Jak Crawford (pictured) is about to drive in his first official Formula One session. But just how ready is he to get behind the wheel of the AMR25, and … Read More

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Piastri: 'My mentality hasn’t changed' despite Verstappen threat

Oscar Piastri suffered another blow to his title bid in COTA, with a DNF in the Sprint and uninspiring P5 on Sunday allowing Max Verstappen to close the gap by 23 points.

Formula One News / HITC / October 22

Mark Webber’s private words on Oscar Piastri’s F1 title hopes shared by David Croft

It was a tough weekend for Oscar Piastri at the United States Grand Prix. The Australian star entered the weekend with a 22-point lead over his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, in the drivers’ championship.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / October 22

McLaren Clears Stance on Oscar Piastri vs. Lando Norris Debate for F1 Championship

The 2025 Formula 1 season has entered a thrilling phase, with McLaren in the thick of the title fight. Both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are chasing their first championship, while Max Verstappen's late resurgence has turned the battle into a three-way contest.

Formula One News / ESPN / October 22

Mexico City GP: Championship stands, F1 times, stats & facts

Formula 1 ventures to Mexico City for round 20 of the 2025 season. Find out how the championship shapes up and everything you need to know for the weekend.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / October 22

Aston Martin responds to Fernando Alonso’s "ninth-fastest team" claim

After the Austin F1 sprint, Alonso said his Aston Martin team now had the eighth-fastest car on the grid. A day later he revised that figure downwards

Formula One News / BBC Sport / October 22

What is the halo in Formula 1?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what the halo is on a Formula 1 car and when it has worked.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Last Word On Sports / October 22

Red Bull hesitant about replacing Tsunoda, 2026 decision could be delayed

Yuki Tsunoda executed a solid recovery drives to finish 7th in the COTA Sprint and Grand Prix. The 25-year-old took an important step forward in the RB21, at a time when his Red Bull future is on the line.

Stefano Domenicali News / AutoRacing1.com / October 22

Formula 1 News: Domenicali defends F1’s showmanship balance

(GMM) Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali (pictured) has defended the sport’s modern presentation, saying innovation and communication are essential even as some purists complain that F1 risks becoming a pure … Read More

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Christian Horner News / AutoRacing1.com / October 22

Formula 1 Rumor: Horner eyes $2 billion F1 return – report

(GMM) Christian Horner (pictured) could stage a sensational Formula 1 comeback heading a new or purchased team worth more than $2 billions, according to London’s The Times.

Daniel Ricciardo News / AutoRacing1.com / October 22

Formula 1 News: Ricciardo admits career over: ‘No more neck training’

(GMM) Daniel Ricciardo (pictured) has officially closed the door on professional racing – joking that one of the biggest perks of retirement is never having to train his neck again.

Franco Colapinto News / Motorsport / October 22

Franco Colapinto on disobeying Alpine team order: “Instructions must be followed no matter what”

Colapinto has a new stance on the Alpine team order incident that happened at Austin Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has said “instructions by the team must always be followed no matter what” after disobeying a team order in the United States Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 22

McLaren upbeat on F1 title chances against Max Verstappen: "We have good tracks coming"

Andrea Stella sees the remaining 2025 Formula 1 races as an opportunity to get back to winning ways rather than an exercise in damage limitation McLaren team boss Andrea Stella is upbeat about Oscar Piastri's and Lando Norris' chances of fending off Max Verstappen and Red Bull over the remaining Formula 1 races.

Formula One News / Sporting News / October 22

Is Max Verstappen back? How he could catch Oscar Piastri

After trailing by 104 points at the summer break, Max Verstappen’s perfect US GP weekend has cut his deficit to 40 points. The title fight is back on.

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Lewis Hamilton Breaks Unwanted Record in F1

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was meant to be a fairytale, a historic union between F1’s most decorated driver and its most iconic team. But 19 races

Yuki Tsunoda News / F1 on SI / October 21

Key Takeaways From The United States Grand Prix, Including Yuki Tsunoda Verdict

The United States Grand Prix headlines were all about Max Verstappen's dominant win, but the Dutchman being great is a very well-established fact. While the Red Bull camp is content, McLaren, and to a similar extent Mercedes, will be disappointed with how they performed both on Saturday and Sunday, falling short of expectations.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Others Announce Race Decision for Mexico GP

The 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix will see a shake-up during Free Practice 1 (FP1) as Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and others will sit out the session.

Formula One News / HITC / October 20

Jenson Button and Martin Brundle want Racing Bulls to make key Liam Lawson call for 2026

Liam Lawson is still waiting to find out if he will be on the Formula 1 grid in 2026. Racing Bulls remain the only team yet to confirm either of their drivers for next season.

Carlos Sainz News / F1 on SI / October 19

Carlos Sainz Punishment Revealed After Kimi Antonelli Crash At US Grand Prix

Formula 1's race stewards have punished Williams driver Carlos Sainz for his collision with Kimi Antonelli at the United States Grand Prix. The Spaniard was attacking the Italian rookie when he dove to the inside at Turn 15 at the Circuit of the Americas, locking up and hitting the left-rear of the Mercedes.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / October 17

F1 announces 5-year U.S. broadcast deal with Apple TV

Formula 1 has agreed to an exclusive five-year partnership with Apple TV to broadcast racing content in the United States. The deal with the streaming service announced by F1 on Friday is reportedly worth $160 million per year and takes effect with the 2026 season.