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Max Verstappen’s Long-Time Engineer Reportedly Targeted by Rival Team

Max Verstappen’s long-time Red Bull Racing race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, is reportedly being targeted by a rival Formula 1 team, raising questions about a potential off-track shake-up involving one of the most successful driver-engineer pairings of the modern era.

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Nico Rosberg explains why fans were left ‘disappointed’ by his F1 retirement decision

It’s been nearly a decade since Nico Rosberg stunned the Formula 1 world by announcing his retirement just days after winning his only world title. It has been almost a decade since Nico Rosberg stunned the Formula 1 world by announcing his retirement just days after winning the 2016 world championship.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / December 27

Fernando Alonso spotted in ultra-rare multi-million-dollar Mercedes in Monaco

Fernando Alonso was spotted in his ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR during the winter break Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has been spotted

Alex Albon News / Motorsport / December 27

F1 2025 recap: Alex Albon's "best season yet" at much-improved Williams

For the first time since Max Verstappen at Red Bull, Alex Albon had a team-mate with a great CV in F1 and this time the Thai-Briton more than held his own The 2025 Formula 1 season rewarded Alex Albon for the immense patience he has displayed ever since joining Williams in 2022, when it was the worst team in the championship.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / December 27

Lewis Hamilton’s parting message to Mercedes hasn’t aged well

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari was announced on 1 February 2024, marking one of the most unforgettable moments in F1 history. No driver transfer has ever generated this much publicity.

James Vowles News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Vowles says rival 'trying to create narrative' about Mercedes engines

Assumptions about the 2026 Mercedes engine are largely unfounded, believes James Vowles. The Williams team principal has provided some commentary on the consensus about Mercedes power.

Oscar Piastri News / HITC / December 26

Why Oscar Piastri’s 2025 Season could fefine his F1 future

Oscar Piastri let the 2025 F1 title slip through his fingers despite being in control of the championship at the midway point of the season. His biggest issue came during a stretch where he failed to finish on the podium for six races in a row, and McLaren struggled to find answers for his drop in form.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / December 26

George Russell Brands Max Verstappen as The 'Gold Standard' of Current F1 Grid

Max Verstappen emerged as one of the best drivers on the grid despite running in a comparatively inferior challenger. The Dutchman was able to achieve the most amount of race wins and lost out on the title win by just two points to Lando Norris.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / December 26

F1 2025 recap: Lando Norris should have achieved his F1 dream much sooner

Formula 1 has a new champion, and Lando Norris has dutifully elected to carry the #1 into the new season to defend his crown in F1's new era Although Lando

Herta's adaptation to F2 may define IndyCar's global reputation

Colton Herta left IndyCar for F2 in hopes of moving up to F1. Whether he succeeds could determine how the world views the American open-wheel series.

Formula One News / HITC / December 26

How much every F1 driver’s crashes in 2025 cost their teams

How Norris and Piastri’s on-track success came with a hefty cost The 2025 Formula 1 season delivered historic success for McLaren as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured the team’s first constructors’ and drivers’ championship double since 1998.

Mattia Binotto News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Mattia Binotto: Audi 'don’t intend to be a surprise' in 2026

Audi enter next season with the challenge of delivering a competitive engine as debutants. Without any experience in F1, the German manufacturer must learn quickly.

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Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / December 26

F1 2025 recap: Yuki Tsunoda’s make-or-break Red Bull F1 chance broke him

Yuki Tsunoda had a lot to gain but also much to lose, graduating to Red Bull mid-season. It may have ended his F1 career There is a pattern when Red Bull’s youngsters get promoted to the main team.

Charles Leclerc News / Last Word On Sports / December 26

Charles Leclerc to evaluate Ferrari future after first rounds of 2026

For both new and long-term viewers of Formula 1, Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are seen as an inseparable duo. Since joining F1 in 2018 with Sauber, making the jump to Ferrari the following year, Leclerc’s objective has not only been to win a title – but to win a title with Ferrari.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 26

What was the biggest surprise of the 2025 F1 season? Our writers have their say

From Christian Horner’s sacking to title favourite Oscar Piastri missing out, here are the biggest surprises of the 2025 Formula 1 season The 2025 Formula 1 season may not have featured the most mind-blowing scenarios ever, but some of its events still raised eyebrows – and rightfully so.

Max Verstappen News / Total Apex Sports / December 25

Verstappen Gives First Verdict on Red Bull-Ford’s Roar for 2026

In motorsports, sound is more than just noise. It’s data. It’s the first sign of life from a machine built to conquer the world. For Max Verstappen, that first auditory taste of the future has finally arrived.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 25

'He Is Not Special!' Ex-Ferrari Driver Blasts Charles Leclerc Despite Humbling Lewis Hamilton in 2025

Charles Leclerc suffered from a massive challenge in terms of performance in the 2025 season. Though Leclerc beat Lewis Hamilton in the latter’s debut season, it still wasn’t good enough.

Charles Leclerc News / FirstSportz / December 25

George Russell Brands Charles Leclerc’s Secret Santa Gift 'Naughty'

The Formula 1 community is currently enjoying the off-season and the winter break as they head away from the noise of the sport. However, before leaving fully, a majority of the drivers participated in their traditions of playing Secret Santa with one another.

Toto Wolff News / FirstSportz / December 25

Toto Wolff Confesses Kimi Antonelli Was 'Thrown to the Cannibals' in 2025 Season

Kimi Antonelli was one of the few rookies who impressed the paddock in his debut season. The Italian was believed to face a stiff challenge to succeed in his first year, especially in the ground-effect era.

Formula One News / HITC / December 25

Helmut Marko once dropped a Red Bull F1 driver without consulting Christian Horner

Helmut Marko built a reputation for being particularly tough on Red Bull Racing drivers, especially the younger ones coming up through the ranks. Helmut Marko built a reputation as one of the most uncompromising figures in Formula 1, especially when dealing with young drivers rising through Red Bull’s system.

Helmut Marko News / Total Apex Sports / December 23

The End of the Doctor’s Dynasty: Marko Officially Out at Red Bull

It’s the end of an era in the truest sense of the phrase. You can check the paperwork, scan the filings, and read the press releases all you want, but it doesn’t make the reality any less jarring.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 23

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: 'Is that Glock?'

One of the most iconic Formula 1 calls of all time, the 2008 Formula 1 Championship finale is a story that every Formula 1 fan needs to know. This was the year that Lewis Hamilton won his first Drivers’ Championship, beating Felipe Massa on the final drive of the season at the Brazil Grand Prix.