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F1 News: Ferrari consider changing Hamilton’s race engineer

Few partnerships have generated the level of engagement that followed Lewis Hamilton’s contract agreement with Ferrari. Understandably, this driver-team duo was one of the biggest talking points heading into last season.

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Juan Pablo Montoya Exposes Oscar Piastri’s McLaren Exit Plans

Oscar Piastri couldn’t win the 2025 driver’s title following a dramatic performance slump in the final stages of the season. The Aussie led the title standings for quite some time before losing the title lead to Lando Norris and ultimately the title win.

Formula One News / HITC / December 20

Montoya claims to know the real reason behind Marko’s bitterness towards Horner

Helmut Marko had some strong words for Christian Horner after leaving his role at Red Bull. Horner was dismissed in July, while Marko’s departure was described as a mutual agreement.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 20

What’s “scary” about Max Verstappen’s F1 ability, according to Sebastian Vettel

Max Verstappen may be the best driver in Formula 1, but he still has untapped potential, Sebastian Vettel believes “The scary thing is he's getting better.” This is how Sebastian Vettel views fellow four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, who recently completed a remarkable 2025 campaign.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 20

Charles Leclerc Got ‘Zero Advice’ for Lewis Hamilton After Poor 2025 Season

Lewis Hamilton suffered from a dismal outing in his debut year with Ferrari. The Briton even failed to outscore his teammate Charles Leclerc. To make matters worse, Hamilton couldn’t even achieve a podium finish, thus marking 2025 as the worst season in his long career in F1.

Pierre Gasly News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Pierre Gasly: 'There was no support' when I raced for Red Bull

Pierre Gasly was the first in a wave of drivers to struggle at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. The Frenchman was replaced halfway through his first Red Bull campaign, marking the beginning of an extended spell at the second team.

Lando Norris News / AutoRacing1.com / December 20

Formula 1 News: Experts agree, Verstappen, not Norris was Driver of the Year

The 2025 Formula 1 season delivered one of the most dramatic title battles in recent memory. Lando Norris clinched his maiden Drivers’ Championship in a tense Abu Dhabi finale, edging … Read More

Fred Vasseur News / Last Word On Sports / December 20

Fred Vasseur gives warning ahead of F1 2026

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has explained what could make the difference in a potentially volatile F1 2026 Season. After failing to secure a World Championship during the ground effect era, next year is crucial for Ferrari.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 19

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.

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Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / December 19

Max Verstappen Breaks Silence on Situation of His Race Engineer GP

Max Verstappen has been working alongside his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase ever since his Red Bull debut mid-way through the 2016 season. The driver-engineer duo has achieved over 71 race wins and four world championships over their career.

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 / Motorsport / December 19

Lewis Hamilton’s struggling in F1, and Max Verstappen feels sorry for him

Verstappen commiserates with Hamilton following the Ferrari racer’s struggles throughout the 2025 season Max Verstappen says Lewis Hamilton’s tough 2025 Formula 1 season was “not nice to see”.

Fred Vasseur News / ESPN / December 19

Vasseur stands by 'difficult' '26 Ferrari approach

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur stands by his decision to switch development focus to 2026 relatively early this year.

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