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Max Verstappen Considering Retirement if F1 Misses the Mark

Max Verstappen has once again hinted that his Formula 1 career may not extend beyond his current contract if the sport’s upcoming regulatory overhaul fails to keep racing enjoyable.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 30

Starting Grid For The F1 Qatar Grand Prix 2025

Lando Norris could clinch the Formula 1 drivers' world title at the Qatar Grand Prix, but first, he must get past McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to ensure he wraps up the crown early.

Adrian Newey News / HITC / November 30

Insider warns Aston Martin are in disarray as Adrian Newey assumes key role

Adrian Newey is set to make his first appearance as an F1 team principal at the Qatar Grand Prix, after Aston Martin confirmed he would replace Andy Cowell.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / November 30

McLaren's theory of why Oscar Piastri is back to his F1 best in Qatar

Piastri has swept every competitive session at Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix so far, and McLaren think it knows why McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea

Fernando Alonso News / AutoRacing1.com / November 30

Formula 1 News: F1 restrictions making races like Qatar GP boring – Alonso

(GMM) Drivers say Sunday’s Qatar GP is likely to be a processional affair after a sprint that reinforced the Lusail International circuit’s chronic inability to produce exciting racing.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 30

‘Just the facts’ – Max Verstappen responds to Lando Norris ‘nonsense’ remark

Norris dismissed Verstappen's claim that he would already have secured the Formula 1 title had he been driving the McLaren In Qatar, Lando Norris has his first-ever match point to clinch a Formula 1 world title.

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / November 30

Formula 1 News: Hamilton may face retirement after 2026 – de la Rosa

(GMM) Lewis Hamilton’s brutal slump (pictured in Qatar paddock) has triggered fresh doubts about his future, with Pedro de la Rosa warning that 2026 may be the seven-time champion’s final … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / November 30

Formula 1 News: No Horner at Aston as Newey clarifies shake-up

(GMM) Lawrence Stroll has privately assured Aston Martin staff that Christian Horner will not be joining the team in any management capacity – even as questions swirl about Adrian Newey’s … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / November 30

Formula 1 News: Verstappen really could walk away – Marko

(GMM) Dr Helmut Marko says Max Verstappen’s warning that he might quit Formula 1 if the 2026 regulations aren’t enjoyable should not be dismissed as bluster.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / November 30

Yuki Tsunoda out in Q1 again – and he has “no idea what happened”

Outqualifying Max Verstappen was a short-lived highlight for Tsunoda as his Red Bull future looks gloomier than ever In Friday’s sprint qualifying at the Qatar Grand Prix, Yuki Tsunoda ended Max Verstappen’s 37-strong unbeaten streak in Formula 1 qualifying against his successive team-mates.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / November 30

From Lincolnshire shed to world champions - Britain's first F1 team BRM

Damon Hill, former F1 world champion, said BRM was "a world leader in automotive technology".

Carlos Sainz News / Athlon Sports / November 29

F1 Announces Punishment for Williams After Carlos Sainz Incident at Qatar GP Qualifying

The 2025 Qatar Grand Prix qualifying session has resulted in an unexpected penalty for Carlos Sainz's team, after stewards ruled that Atlassian Williams Racing released his car in an unsafe condition.

Charles Leclerc News / F1 on SI / November 29

Charles Leclerc Shares Painful Outlook After F1 Qualifying Session In Qatar

It can confidently be stated that the 2025 Formula 1 season is not "Ferrari's Year." For Charles Leclerc in Qatar, this is one of the weakest showings of pace that the car has displayed throughout the entire season.

Max Verstappen News / F1 on SI / November 29

Max Verstappen Concedes Red Bull Still Has Vital Issue After Qatar F1 Qualifying

Max Verstappen has conceded his Red Bull team has not been able to eradicate the bouncing that has plagued his Qatar Grand Prix weekend. The four-time

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Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / November 29

Yuki Tsunoda tackles wild drifting masterclass with five-time Formula Drift champion James Deane

Yuki Tsunoda took on a drifting masterclass with five-time Formula Drift champion James Deane Yuki Tsunoda has teamed up with five-time Formula Drift champion James 'The Machine' Deane to take on a drifting masterclass in a Ford Mustang Dark Horse and the Irishman's 1100+ bhp Ford Mustang RTR.

Lando Norris News / BBC Sport / November 29

Norris 'will try everything' to win title in Qatar

Lando Norris lamented missing out on pole position in Qatar, but has not given up hope he can clinch the F1 drivers' title on Sunday.

Christian Horner News / ESPN / November 29

Stroll: Horner is not joining Aston Martin - sources

Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll told the employees ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner will not be joining the Formula 1 team in any capacity, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 29

Lewis Hamilton invites “very jealous” Lando Norris to motorbike trackday

The seven-time champion’s Valentino Rossi bike swap left Norris “very jealous”, and now the pair are talking about a day on two wheels Lewis Hamilton has offered Lando Norris a motorcycle trackday after the McLaren driver admitted he was "very jealous" of Hamilton's famous day with Valentino Rossi, when he rode the MotoGP legend's bike.

Charles Leclerc News / ESPN / November 29

Leclerc: No hope for points finish in Qatar

Charles Leclerc said there has not been a single lap he has driven in Qatar that gives him hope his Ferrari can compete for points on Sunday.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / November 29

Oscar Piastri edges out Lando Norris for pole position in Qatar

Oscar Piastri edged out McLaren teammate Lando Norris to take pole position in Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday in Doha, Qatar. Piastri, who led the World Drivers' Championship standings for much of the season, trails Norris by 22 points entering the penultimate race of the season.

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / November 29

Lewis Hamilton Knocked Out of Qatar GP Qualifying

Lewis Hamilton’s struggles in Qatar continued as the Ferrari driver was eliminated in Q1 once again, repeating the disappointment of the previous qualifying session.

Formula One News / HITC / November 29

What Laurence Stroll told staff about Christian Horner as Newey takes control at Aston Martin

Stroll clarified Horner’s situation as Aston Martin confirmed a major leadership shift. Adrian Newey returned to the Aston Martin pit wall at the Qatar Grand Prix after the team revealed he will take over as team principal in 2026.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / November 29

Max Verstappen Unleashes on Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri: 'I’d Have Won the Title Easily'

Max Verstappen, a driver not exactly known for holding his tongue, has decided to stir the pot just as the Formula 1 season reaches its boiling point. With the championship fight tighter than a hairpin turn at Monaco, Verstappen has thrown some serious shade at his McLaren rivals, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / November 26

Las Vegas GP's new start time leads to record ratings

The Las Vegas Grand Prix finally delivered the domestic audience Formula One has been looking for in the event's third year. ESPN averaged 1.5 million viewers for Saturday night's race, up 68% from last year's 905,000 and ahead of the 1.3 million who watched the 2023 debut.