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Felipe Massa Tastes ‘First Victory’ in His $84 Million Lawsuit That Could Ruin Lewis Hamilton’s legacy

Felipe Massa lost out on the 2008 Driver’s Championship against Lewis Hamilton in a highly controversial manner. The Brazilian was on the trajectory to win the title if it wasn’t the Singapore GP Crashgate scandal involving Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr.

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Why Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari season has been defined by pressure and penalties

The seven-time world champion’s first season at Maranello has been turbulent, with journalists suggesting Hamilton’s repeated mistakes stem from pressure and difficulty adapting to Ferrari.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / November 21

Max Verstappen insists he’s the only F1 driver punished for swearing, but he’s wrong

Throughout his time in F1, Max Verstappen has built a reputation for pushing the rules to their edge, drawing frequent attention from race stewards. His aggressive defending during that year led the FIA to introduce a ban on moving under braking, a regulation quickly nicknamed ‘the Verstappen rule’.

Formula One News / HITC / November 21

Helmut Marko admits he was taken aback by Lando Norris’ moment at the Las Vegas GP

After leading the way in FP2, Lando Norris is in position to extend his lead even further in the 2025 drivers’ championship during the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / November 21

Lewis Hamilton Breaks Silence on Ferrari Chairman’s ‘Shut up and Drive’ Statement

Ferrari is currently suffering from a streak of woeful results. The team has been unable to achieve even a race win so far, with Lewis Hamilton being in the thick of it as he hasn’t even scored a podium finish.

Felipe Massa News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Massa and FIA both declare ‘crashgate’ victory

(GMM) Confusion – and conflicting claims of victory – erupted after the High Court in London ruled on Felipe Massa’s (pictured) lawsuit over the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ saga.

Helmut Marko News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Red Bull race wins ‘only late next season’ predicts Marko

(GMM) Red Bull is publicly tempering expectations for the first year of Formula 1’s radical 2026 regulations, with Dr Helmut Marko (pictured) admitting that the team’s new in-house engine, developed … Read More

Oscar Piastri News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Gasly and Verstappen puzzled by Piastri slump

(GMM) Two Formula 1 drivers say Oscar Piastri’s sudden loss of form is “strange” – even as the Australian believes he is now pulling himself out of the slump that … Read More

Carlos Sainz News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Carlos Sainz Forced to Apologize - But Not for a Bad Reason

Carlos Sainz had an unexpected moment with Formula 1 fans during the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix Q&A session, where he was put on the spot and ended up apologizing, not for a mistake, but for surprising everyone with his performance this season.

Esteban Ocon News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Esteban Ocon under pressure as Bearman leads Haas charge

(GMM) Esteban Ocon (pictured) is coming under intense pressure at Haas, with the team locked in a lucrative late-season fight for sixth place in the constructors’ standings – and rookie … Read More

Charles Leclerc News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 Rumor: Leclerc eyes possible move to Aston Martin

(GMM) Charles Leclerc (pictured) has moved to calm speculation about his Ferrari future after team president John Elkann’s recent “talk less” remarks sparked a media firestorm – and fuelled fresh … Read More

Toto Wolff News / AutoRacing1.com / November 21

Formula 1 News: Kurtz not positioning to be Wolff successor

(GMM) Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has sold part of his one-third stake in the team to CrowdStrike founder George Kurtz – in a transaction that confirms a record valuation for … Read More

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / November 21

Through the shredder: Max Verstappen shares his thoughts on F1’s racing guidelines

According to Verstappen, the ever-growing list of rules has made things too complex in Formula 1 Max Verstappen jokingly made clear that he would run Formula 1’s racing guidelines through the paper shredder if it were up to him. Following Oscar Piastri’s time penalty in Brazil, debate over F1’s racing guidelines has resurfaced.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 21

Las Vegas GP: Norris fastest in red-flagged FP2

FP2 saw two red flags which saw the session suspended for 19 minutes due to a loose drain cover.

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Oliver Bearman News / Motorsport / November 21

Oliver Bearman brands "sketchy" Las Vegas GP circuit "least enjoyable street track"

Haas F1 rookie Oliver Bearman criticised the low-grip, high-speed Las Vegas street circuit as "sketchy" Haas Formula 1 rookie driver Oliver Bearman described the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit as "sketchy" and "the least enjoyable street track I've driven" after the first two practice sessions.

Formula One News / ESPN / November 21

Las Vegas GP: Drain covers cause red flags again

The 2023 Las Vegas GP saw Carlos Sainz's Ferrari was damaged by a loose drain cover, with the 2025 edition causing red flags in FP2.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / November 21

F1 Las Vegas GP: Lando Norris tops red flag-interrupted second practice

Lando Norris fastest in F1’s Las Vegas GP second practice but the session was stopped twice by red flags for a loose manhole cover Lando Norris headlined Formula 1's second practice session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which was interrupted twice in the final 20 minutes by red flags for a suspected loose manhole cover at Turn 17.

Felipe Massa News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Who Won Felipe Massa vs. F1 $80 Million Lawsuit Case?

If you’re unsure who actually won the Felipe Massa vs. Formula 1/FIA legal battle, you’re not alone. The ruling delivered by the London High Court has left fans and pundits split, and both sides claiming victory for different reasons.

Toto Wolff News / Motorsport / November 20

Toto Wolff explains £4.6billion Mercedes F1 valuation after stake sale to CrowdStrike CEO

Toto Wolff has reflected on the sale of a stake in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff addressed his stake sale to CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz, which has valued the Brackley outfit at £4.6billion.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 20

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025: Free Practice 1 Results

Charles Leclerc set an early benchmark for the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend by going fastest in first practice. The Ferrari driver lapped in a time of 1:34.802s to finish 0.166s faster than Williams' Alex Albon as drivers got to grips with a difficult track surface.

Lando Norris News / Field Level Media / November 20

Lando Norris hopes to exorcise Las Vegas Grand Prix demons, preserve WDC lead

LAS VEGAS - An undecided World Drivers' Championship with three races remaining gives the third Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix a level of intrigue the previous editions lacked, but the spectacle-driven circuit on the Strip still hasn't become a favorite among the sport's drivers.

Charles Leclerc News / FirstSportz / November 20

Charles Leclerc Breaks Silence on Ferrari Chairman’s 'Talk Less and drive' Demand

Ferrari is currently under massive scrutiny as the team’s chairman, John Elkann, made some controversial comments recently. Elkann suggested that Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton focus on driving more and talking less amid their woeful 2025 pace.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

Carlos Sainz Slams 'Unacceptable' Oscar Piastri Penalty, F1 Stewarding Under Fire

Formula 1 is supposed to be the pinnacle of motorsport, right? The fastest cars, the best drivers, the most elite teams. Yet, if you ask Williams driver Carlos Sainz, the officiating is starting to look a bit more like a local go-kart track’s weekend league.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 19

Franco Colapinto Delivered Brutal Response To F1 Rival Criticism

Lance Stroll has hit back at Franco Colapinto following criticism of his driving at Formula 1's Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Aston Martin driver Stroll was involved