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Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Others React to Charles Leclerc’s Personal Announcement

Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc had fans and fellow drivers flooding social media with congratulations after announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Alexandra Saint Mleux.

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F1 Halloween round-up: From Lando Norris’s nod to MotoGP rider to Liam Lawson's NASCAR look

Your favourite F1 drivers had plenty of fun over the Halloween weekend. In a rare weekend off between the Mexico and Brazil Grands Prix, some of the Formula 1 drivers took the opportunity to join in with the Halloween celebrations, while others used the time to catch up with their loved ones.

Formula One News / HITC / November 2

Oscar Piastri is struggling against one F1 driver and it could cost him the 2025 title

Oscar Piastri has lost his spot at the top of the 2025 F1 drivers’ standings, with Lando Norris and Max Verstappen both making up ground in recent weeks.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / November 2

Charles Leclerc engaged to long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux

The Ferrari driver is engaged to his long-time partner Alexandra Saint Mleux. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has got engaged to his partner Alexandra Saint Mleux.

Zak Brown News / Motorsport / November 2

Zak Brown: McLaren won't "pay attention to external noise" in drivers' championship fight

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the team will ignore outside noise as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri continue to race on equal terms McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has insisted the Woking outfit will not pay attention to external noise amid the intense battle in the drivers' championship.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 2

Martin Brundle Exposes the Race That 'Scattered Oscar Piastri’s Brain' in 2025 Championship Chase

Oscar Piastri had started the 2025 season off in a great fashion and was on par to achieve a sublime championship win. However, the Aussie lost out on a massive performance in the final stages of the year and is now trailing the title by a mere one-point deficit to Lando Norris.

Ayrton Senna News / Motorsport / November 2

Historic Ayrton Senna 1991 McLaren F1 car set for auction for 8-figure sum

Ayrton Senna's 1991 McLaren MP4/6, the V12, six-speed, championship-winning car in which he claimed his first home grand prix victory, is set to be auctioned The 1991 McLaren MP4/6, driven by Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna to claim his first home race victory, is set for auction at RM Sotheby's, with an estimated price of $12million-$15million.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / November 2

Ex-F1 Driver Insists Max Verstappen Deserves to Win 2025 Championship 'More Than anybody else'

Max Verstappen has shockingly returned in the mix to fight for the driver’s title in the 2025 season following the sudden Red Bull resurgence. The Dutchman has managed to cut down a point deficit of over 100 points to just 36 points in a matter of a few races.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / November 2

2025 F1 title lead made Oscar Piastri complacent – Jacques Villeneuve

Here’s the 1997 world champion’s take on Piastri’s latest mediocre results The way Oscar Piastri lost the Formula 1 world championship lead means he may have grown complacent, Jacques Villeneuve has suggested.

Guenther Steiner News / Motorsport / November 2

Guenther Steiner defends George Russell's Mexico GP radio outburst

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner defended George Russell's expletive-laden Mexico Grand Prix radio outburst Former Haas Formula 1 team principal

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / November 2

Formula 1 Rumor: Russell Tipped as Hamilton’s Ferrari Successor in 2027

In the ever-churning rumor mill of Formula 1, a tantalizing whisper is gaining traction: Mercedes ace George Russell (pictured) could be the man to slide into Lewis Hamilton’s scarlet cockpit … Read More

Mika Hakkinen News / HITC / November 2

How Mika Hakkinen figured out how to beat Michael Schumacher in the 1998 F1 Title race

Mika Hakkinen and Michael Schumacher shared some memorable battles in the late 1990s, and the Finn has now explained how he managed to get the better of him before their showdown at the 1998 Japanese Grand Prix.

Franco Colapinto News / Last Word On Sports / November 2

Franco Colapinto: 2026 Alpine contract set to be confirmed

Franco Colapinto has spent much of the 2025 season under immense pressure, with Alpine evaluating his future. Upon taking a full-time seat in Imola, Flavio Briatore set a series of clear targets for Colapinto..

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 1

Guenther Steiner Accuses McLaren Of 'Not Supporting Oscar Piastri Enough' in 2025 Championship chase

Oscar Piastri has finally lost his long-held title lead to Lando Norris following the latter’s stellar win in Mexico. Piastri had started the season off in great form and achieved some consecutive race wins to lead the title.

Lewis Hamilton News / FirstSportz / November 1

Lewis Hamilton Spilled the Beans on How 'Aligning' with $68 Billion Worth Ferrari Brand Changed his image

Lewis Hamilton‘s time in the 2025 season has been massive in terms of personal and financial growth. Although the Briton is facing a stiff challenge in terms of performance at Ferrari, the business side of his life is booming.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / November 1

Susie Wolff: Lewis Hamilton does not get enough credit for his F1 influence

F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff says Lewis Hamilton does not always receive due credit for his positive influence on Formula 1 F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has argued that Lewis Hamilton sometimes does not get enough credit for the influence he has had on Formula 1.

Lando Norris News / HITC / November 1

How McLaren’s radio messages are making Lando Norris’ title fight even harder

McLaren have managed to keep things steady within the team through the first 20 races of the season, even with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fighting for the title.

Nico Hulkenberg News / Motorsport / November 1

Nico Hulkenberg to auction race-used Mexico GP gold leaf helmet for charity

Nico Hulkenberg will auction his race-worn 2025 Mexico Grand Prix helmet via F1 Authentics on 18 November Sauber Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg is set to auction his race-used 2025 Mexico Grand Prix helmet for charity.

Formula One News / HITC / November 1

Charles Leclerc acknowledges key difference that still sets Lewis Hamilton apart

Charles Leclerc has pointed to one area where he still isn’t ‘on the same level’ as Lewis Hamilton, even though the Ferrari teammate head-to-head is falling entirely in his favour during the 2025 F1 season.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Red Bull disagreement delays Yuki Tsunoda 2026 verdict

Red Bull are yet to confirm their line-up for next season, with Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson still under the microscope. For most of the year, the Mexican GP was set as Red Bull’s decide their 2026 line-up.

Oliver Bearman News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

Oliver Bearman linked to 2027 Ferrari move amidst strong form

Following his career-best finish at the Mexico GP, Oliver Bearman is being increasingly mentioned as a candidate to join Ferrari in 2027. The British driver was one of the most highly anticipated rookies heading into 2025, largely thanks to his impressive substitute appearances for Ferrari (Jeddah 2024) and Haas (Baku 2024).

Liam Lawson News / F1 on SI / October 30

Liam Lawson Blamed For Mexico Marshal Incident In Bizarre Statement

Liam Lawson has been blamed by Mexico's motorsport federation over the scary near-miss with marshals at the Mexico City Grand Prix in a bizarre statement.

Lando Norris News / Larry Brown Sports / October 30

Amazing photo of Lando Norris 4-wide at Mexican Grand Prix emerges

Lando Norris easily cruised from pole position to capture victory at the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday, and an awesome photo from the race has emerged.

Martin Brundle News / F1 on SI / October 29

Martin Brundle Reveals His Ideal Destination For ‘Outstanding’ Ollie Bearman

It was a weekend that could not have gone much better for Haas driver Ollie Bearman, who turned ninth on the grid to fourth on race day, and at one point looked on for a podium.

Jak Crawford News / Field Level Media / October 28

Aston Martin confirms American Jak Crawford as 3rd driver

Aston Martin confirmed that American Jak Crawford will serve as the Formula 1 team's third driver for the 2026 season. A member of the team's development program since 2024 after a stint as a Red Bull F1 junior, Crawford is currently second in a tight Formula 2 battle this season, 19 points behind Leonardo Fornaroli with two races remaining.