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New detail in Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari contract revealed alongside 2025 earnings

After a challenging debut year, Lewis Hamilton is still adjusting to life at Ferrari. He ended up 86 points behind Charles Leclerc and did not manage a single podium finish throughout the season, which has not gone unnoticed.

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Max Verstappen reacts to Red Bull’s new 2026 F1 engine sound

The 2026 Formula 1 season is already sparking debate before a single lap has been run, with the upcoming ruleset under early scrutiny. Red Bull Racing have joined the roster of power unit suppliers, collaborating with Ford on their new engine programme.

Helmut Marko News / AutoRacing1.com / December 23

Formula 1 News: Marko exit sparks fears of F1 ‘character void’

(GMM) The departure of Dr Helmut Marko (pictured) is being framed by commentators as more than just a Red Bull issue, with concerns growing that Formula 1 itself is losing … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 23

Formula 1 News: Red Bull wrong to drop Lawson in ’25 – Verstappen

(GMM) Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing acted too quickly in dropping Liam Lawson (pictured together in March 2025) after just two races at the very start of the 2025 … Read More

Oscar Piastri News / FirstSportz / December 23

Ex-F1 Boss Has 'No Doubts' Oscar Piastri Can Win the Championship Despite 2025 Humbling

Oscar Piastri couldn’t keep up with his positive performances and win his maiden driver’s title against Lando Norris. The Aussie led the title campaign for a majority of the season but still fell short at the end.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 23

Lewis Hamilton Insists He 'Doesn’t Care' About Losing the 2025 Ferrari Teammate Battle to Charles Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton was unable to contend for his record-breaking eighth driver’s title win in the 2025 season with Ferrari. Despite the massive commotion behind his move to Maranello, he couldn’t even achieve a podium finish over the 24 races.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / December 23

Red Bull CEO Breaks Silence On 'Nonsense' Max Verstappen Claims

Max Verstappen has remained one of the more consistent people within Red Bull. Despite the team’s tumultuous state, Verstappen kept up with his dominant performances and did not let the team issues define his results.

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / December 22

Hans Zimmer reveals the conversations with Lewis Hamilton that influenced "F1" movie score

Hans Zimmer has explained how Lewis Hamilton's input helped shape the sound and orchestral feel of the "F1" movie Award-winning composer Hans Zimmer, who is behind the F1 movie score, has opened up about working on the blockbuster Formula 1 film and how Lewis Hamilton helped to influence the sound.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 22

“McLaren aren’t getting this one”: Lando Norris flexes after beating Zak Brown in karting shootout

Lando Norris beat McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown in a DeWalt and eBay karting challenge Lando Norris has taken on McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown in a karting challenge with DeWalt and eBay.

Toto Wolff News / Motorsport / December 22

Toto Wolff "in two minds" after Mercedes P2 in 2025 constructors' championship

Toto Wolff admitted Mercedes' second-place finish in the 2025 constructors' championship left him conflicted Mercedes Formula 1 team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has reflected on the 2025 season, admitting that walking away with second place in the constructors' championship has left him in "two minds".

Sebastian Vettel News / Motorsport / December 22

Why Sebastian Vettel was already ‘on his way down’ at Ferrari in F1 2020

Sebastian Vettel reflects on the underwhelming end to his glittering F1 career Sebastian Vettel has admitted he was already ‘on his way down’ in his last couple of seasons at Ferrari in Formula 1.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 22

Jacques Villeneuve backs Isack Hadjar for Red Bull seat after "wow" highs and Liam Lawson lows

Jacques Villeneuve believes Isack Hadjar's 'Red Bull attitude' makes him a good fit to partner Max Verstappen in 2026 Former Formula 1 driver Jacques Villeneuve believes that Isack Hadjar has the right attitude for Red Bull as the 21-year-old driver prepares to join Max Verstappen at the Milton Keynes outfit next year.

Jenson Button News / Motorsport / December 22

Jenson Button set for Goodwood Members' Meeting debut in F1 championship-winning car

Jenson Button will make his Goodwood Members' Meeting debut at the 83rd event, reuniting with his 2009 title-winning Brawn BGP001 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button is set to make his Goodwood Members' Meeting debut at next year's 83rd instalment of the event.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / December 22

Red Bull GmbH boss shoots down Max Verstappen contract clause concerns

Red Bull managing director Oliver Mintzlaff insists he is unconcerned by any performance clauses in Max Verstappen's contract Red Bull GmbH managing director Oliver Mintzlaff is not concerned about Max Verstappen's contract clauses with the Milton Keynes outfit.

Formula One News / HITC / December 22

Red Bull CEO distances himself from Helmut Marko’s harsh remarks on Christian Horner

Helmut Marko shared some revealing insights about the environment at Red Bull following his departure from the team after the 2025 season. The long-time advisor, who first joined Red Bull when they took over from Jaguar in 2005, was part of a stretch that included eight drivers’ championships and six constructors’ titles.