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McLaren told their drivers don’t have what it takes to ‘fight their way forward’ like Max Verstappen

McLaren told their drivers don’t have what it takes to ‘fight their way forward’ like Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen was able to get the better of McLaren once again at the most recent round of racing in Qatar, and Christijan Albers has told McLaren where they fall short of the four-time world champion’s talents.

Fernando Alonso News / AutoRacing1.com / December 2

Formula 1 News: Alonso on F1 title showdown – ‘I wouldn’t miss it for the world’

(GMM) Fernando Alonso (pictured) says he is determined to witness this weekend’s historic three-way Formula 1 title showdown – from inside the cockpit or, failing that, standing with the journalists.

Oscar Piastri News / AutoRacing1.com / December 2

Formula 1 News: McLaren didn’t even bother to greet Piastri in Qatar GP Parc Fermé

As Qatar GP 2nd place finisher Oscar Piastri (pictured) pulled into parc fermé—a ritual space for drivers to cool down and greet their crews after the race—he was met with … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 2

Why Helmut Marko isn't the sole culprit in the Kimi Antonelli abuse storm

The online harassment directed at Andrea Kimi Antonelli after the Qatar Grand Prix prompted Red Bull and Helmut Marko to express regret over certain comments.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / December 2

What will McLaren do if Verstappen set to win title? F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / December 1
Report: Red Bull set to replace Yuki Tsunoda with Isack Hadjar

Report: Red Bull set to replace Yuki Tsunoda with Isack Hadjar

Red Bull will be replacing Yuki Tsunoda with Isack Hadjar, according to a report from RacingNews365 on Monday. In related news, sister squad Racing Bulls will bring back Liam Lawson while promoting rookie Arvid Lindblad.

Liam Lawson News / Total Apex Sports / December 1
The High-Stakes Meeting That Could Decide Liam Lawson’s Future

The High-Stakes Meeting That Could Decide Liam Lawson’s Future

The Qatar Grand Prix paddock is never a quiet place, but amidst the sweet sound of roaring engines and the scramble of mechanics, the real action this weekend happened at a small table in the hospitality area.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

Lewis Hamilton’s priceless reaction as Max Verstappen’s Qatar win flips F1 title fight

Lewis Hamilton admits he “had no idea” Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP, reacting live to the title twist Lewis Hamilton admitted he "had no idea" that

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / December 1

Lewis Hamilton fumes over Qatar GP tyre limit: “One of the worst grands prix"

Liam Lawson and Lewis Hamilton criticised the 25-lap tyre limit and early safety car at the Qatar Grand Prix Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson claimed the

Yuki Tsunoda News / Total Apex Sports / December 1
Power Move: Red Bull Reportedly Delivers Its Verdict on Tsunoda

Power Move: Red Bull Reportedly Delivers Its Verdict on Tsunoda

It’s a tough world out here. Formula 1 is a pressure cooker, a high-stakes game of musical chairs where only the fastest survive. Every driver on that grid knows that any weekend could be their last if they don’t perform.

James Vowles News / Motorsport / December 1

James Vowles hails "dream come true" as Williams secures P5 in constructors' championship

James Vowles hailed Williams' rise to fifth in the 2025 constructors' championship as a "dream come true" after Carlos Sainz's Qatar Grand Prix podium Williams team principal James Vowles described the team's fifth place in the 2025 constructors' championship as a "dream come true".

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / December 1

Formula 1 News: Hamilton Calls Vegas and Qatar Horrible as Vasseur Urges Calm

Lewis Hamilton (pictured) had every reason to feel sore after the Las Vegas and Qatar GPs. In Vegas he climbed from last to eighth after both McLarens were disqualified, but … Read More

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 1

McLaren Favoritism Debate Rages As Australian Senator Enters The Fray

An Australian senator has questioned whether McLaren is favoring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri in the quest for the Formula 1 drivers' world championship after the team's strategic blunder at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula One News / HITC / December 1
Liam Lawson’s unseen radio message emerges as Racing Bulls celebrate beating Yuki Tsunoda

Liam Lawson’s unseen radio message emerges as Racing Bulls celebrate beating Yuki Tsunoda

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson went into the Qatar Grand Prix under pressure to perform, and he delivered with a ninth-place finish that added two more points to his total.

Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / December 1

Valtteri Bottas hilariously mocks Red Bull team radio blunder after Qatar GP mix-up

Valtteri Bottas light-heartedly mocked Red Bull for calling his name over team radio during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend Valtteri Bottas has poked fun at Red Bull for an error during the Qatar Grand Prix weekend over the team radio.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

F1 rivals "very surprised" by McLaren's Qatar strategy call

McLaren was alone in its decision not to pit under a lap 7 safety car at Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix, its rivals find it hard to understand why Several

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Yuki Tsunoda’s claim about Max Verstappen at the Qatar GP has come too late to save his F1 career

Yuki Tsunoda’s claim about Max Verstappen at the Qatar GP has come too late to save his F1 career

Yuki Tsunoda’s Formula 1 career is hanging by a thread as he enters the final race of the 2025 season in Abu Dhabi. The Japanese driver was called up to Red Bull after just two races in 2025.

Toto Wolff News / FirstSportz / December 1
Toto Wolff Breaks Silence on Red Bull’s 'Utter Nonsense' Accusations at Qatar

Toto Wolff Breaks Silence on Red Bull’s 'Utter Nonsense' Accusations at Qatar

The Qatar GP was one of the more eventful races in the 2025 season. The entire race had multiple controversial situations throughout the session. In the final couple of laps, Kimi Antonelli was defending against Lando Norris for the P4 position.

Formula One News / HITC / December 1
Andrea Stella says whether Oscar Piastri will be used to boost Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi

Andrea Stella says whether Oscar Piastri will be used to boost Lando Norris in Abu Dhabi

McLaren left Qatar kicking themselves after letting a golden opportunity slip away. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were both affected by decisions that did not go their way, on a day when McLaren had the chance to wrap up their first title double since 1998.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / December 1

Charles Leclerc admits "most exciting part" of Qatar GP was working out title fight maths

Charles Leclerc admitted his own "boring" Qatar Grand Prix turned into a race of mentally calculating the tight title fight between Lando Norris, Oscar

Helmut Marko News / FirstSportz / December 1
Helmut Marko Accuses Kimi Antonelli of Race Manipulation at Qatar GP

Helmut Marko Accuses Kimi Antonelli of Race Manipulation at Qatar GP

Kimi Antonelli was one of the many drivers to watch at the Qatar GP. The Italian drove consistently throughout the race and was on par to achieve a P4 finish.

Carlos Sainz News / F1 on SI / December 1

How Carlos Sainz 'Nailed' The F1 Qatar Grand Prix To Give Williams a Podium Finish

Carlos Sainz and Williams clinched their second podium finish of the 2025 season in Qatar, securing fifth place in the Constructors' Championship in the process.

Oscar Piastri News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Oscar Piastri’s Camp Furious After Qatar GP

Oscar Piastri’s Camp Furious After Qatar GP

Oscar Piastri delivered one of his cleanest, most commanding F1 weekends of the season in Qatar, until a single strategic decision upended everything.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / December 1
Red Bull Racing announces who will be Verstappen's 2026 teammate 

Red Bull Racing announces who will be Max Verstappen's teammate in 2026

Verstappen will fight for the Drivers’ Championship against McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 7. 

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Lando Norris News / Athlon Sports / December 1
Lando Norris Labelled ‘Champion’ Early in Major F1 Slip-Up

Lando Norris Labelled ‘Champion’ Early in Major F1 Slip-Up

The 2025 F1 World Championship was already building toward a blockbuster finale, but a surprising error from the sport’s own official website has added an unexpected twist.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / November 30
Verstappen dazzles in Qatar as Drivers' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen dazzles in Qatar as Drivers' Championship heads to Abu Dhabi

Verstappen is looking to secure his fifth straight championship. 

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