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F1 today | Ferrari stand by their man but news about Vasseur's future does not die down while Alonso signs Aston Martin deal
Fred Vasseur's precarious situation at Ferrari continues to dominate the F1 news agenda - despite Ferrari's attempt to pour cold water on reports linking the Frenchman with the axe. Meanwhile, one person not going anywhere is Fernando Alonso, who commits to Aston Martin. Here are the main Formula 1...
Schumacher disgusted by Horner’s behavior: ‘Beneath contempt’
Ralf Schumacher can hardly believe how Christian Horner is openly putting himself forward for a possible job at Ferrari. The German even calls the conduct of the former Red Bull team boss “embarrassing.” Christian Horner left Red Bull Racing under pressure last year, but he seems far from intending...
Sepang set to double its old F1 crowds as 'Bahrain' Grand Prix nears 100,000 tickets
Sepang International Circuit has sold around 95,000 three-day tickets for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Circuit CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif expects the total to reach 100,000, which would be roughly double what the old Malaysian Grand Prix sold in its best years. This race confirms Fo...
Antonelli and Russell head into Sepang blind as Pirelli relies on 2017 data
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell arrive at Sepang this week with Mercedes' biggest upgrade in months, but the tyres they will race on were chosen using data from 2017. Formula 1 returns to the Sepang International Circuit for the first time in nine years to host the Bahrain Grand Prix, which could...
Pedro Acosta makes emotional admission over role in Marquez horror crash
Pedro Acosta has reflected on the most terrifying moment of his career so far. During the Catalunya Grand Prix on May 17, the Spaniard was leading in front of his home fans until disaster struck. On lap 12 his KTM suddenly slowed dramatically on the back straight and Acosta raised his arm to signal...
What happens to Hamilton and Leclerc if Ferrari pulls the plug on Vasseur?
Ferrari has publicly reaffirmed its faith in Fred Vasseur, but beneath the glossy surface of Maranello’s media briefings, the persistent whispers surrounding the Frenchman’s long-term future simply refuse to die down. The Scuderia called an impromptu press briefing to emphasise that top management...
Ferrari defends Vasseur, but it could seal his fate
Ferrari hopes that, after issuing a statement about team boss Fred Vasseur, the rumors of a possible departure will die down. The opposite could easily prove true. With a statement and a media call, Maria Conti, Ferrari’s head of communications, hoped to put an end to all the rumors. In short, her...
Ocon sees persistent rumor about surprise switch quashed
It’s no longer a secret that Esteban Ocon will leave Haas after the current season. What the Frenchman will do in 2027 is the next question that needs answering. A now persistent rumor about his future can, in any case, be firmly debunked by GPblog. Esteban Ocon hopes to secure a place in Formula 1...
Verstappen and Hamilton split over F1's Middle East finale: 'I think we shouldn't go'
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton disagree on whether Formula 1 should end the 2026 season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The Red Bull driver says the sport should stay away while there is a war nearby. The Ferrari driver says he wants to go. The two races are the last rounds on the calendar. Qatar is on 2...
Sepang forecast worsens as F1 faces 75% rain risk and a heat problem for 2026 engines
The weather outlook for Formula 1's return to Sepang has worsened. A new forecast gives Sunday's race a 75% chance of afternoon rain, and the tropical heat is shaping up as a separate problem for the 2026 power units. The Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia runs from Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October....
Valentino Rossi's father breaks silence on painful family feud: ‘That hug never came’
Valentino Rossi’s estranged father has addressed an open letter to the MotoGP legend and his sister. Graziano Rossi currently isn’t on speaking terms with his children after a number of lawsuits between family members. Valentino filed a complaint against Graziano’s third wife, Ambra Arpino, earlier...
Coletta turns down Elkann as Vasseur is described as 'tired and worn out' at Ferrari
Antonello Coletta has reportedly turned down repeated attempts by John Elkann and Benedetto Vigna to put him in charge of Ferrari's Formula 1 team. Corriere della Sera also claims that Fred Vasseur is 'tired and worn out' and could decide to leave on his own at the end of the season. The report chan...
McLaren warns rivals over upgrade package after nightmare weekend
McLaren still believes in the major upgrade package introduced in Azerbaijan, even though the result on the streets of Baku was very disappointing. The British team expects to see more effect from the extensive changes to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s cars this weekend in Malaysia during the Bahr...
Mercedes plots 'decent step forward' with Malaysia upgrade
Mercedes hopes to make a 'decent step forward' with the updates it will introduce over the coming weeks. Immediately after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the current Formula 1 tripleheader continues with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, followed by the Singapore Grand Prix. Mercedes currently has a f...
Colapinto in the Alpine simulator in the middle of the night after Baku weekend
Alpine has found a unique way to prepare Franco Colapinto for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Argentine flew to the team's Enstone factory after the race in Baku, where he was already in the simulator at 5:00am, as Alpine wanted Colapinto to start getting used to the time difference right aw...
Alonso shocks his fans in latest Aston Martin announcement video
Fernando Alonso scared his fans in Aston Martin's announcement on social media. Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Aston Martin has confirmed its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula 1 season. Alonso and Lance Stroll will stay with the Silverstone-based team next year. In a video shared...
Alonso makes decision about his future in Formula 1
Fernando Alonso will continue in Formula 1 in 2027. The Spaniard has made his decision, and signed a contract extension with Aston Martin. Alonso originally said that he would make his decision during the summer break, but it took longer than expected. Meanwhile, Aston Martin was willing to wait for...
Ferrari shares new statement amid rumours over Vasseur's future
Ferrari has reacted to the rumors regarding Formula 1 team principal Frederic Vasseur's future with the Italian outfit. Since the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, GPblog has heard growing rumors in the paddock that the Frenchman could be replaced by an Italian. Following an interview with Christia...
Hamilton questioned Ferrari's slow response to Safety Car: 'Was no one watching'
Lewis Hamilton was unhappy with Ferrari's reaction to Alex Albon's crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as team radio footage showed. Around the halfway point of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with 20 laps to go, Albon's crash into the wall at Turn 5 led to a Safety Car after yellow flags were initially...
Verstappen designs his ideal F1 weekend: 'Get rid of at least that'
Max Verstappen has revealed which weekend format he thinks would work best for Formula 1. However, the Dutchman understands what drives the competition to introduce more Sprints, for example. Speaking on the P1 with Matt & Tommy YouTube channel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion was asked what...
Lewis Hamilton hits out circuit designers: 'It's frustrating'
Lewis Hamilton has questioned the people behind designing circuits for the Formula 1 calendar. The seven-time world champion does not understand how tracks with no overtaking opportunities were designed. Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the grid travelled to the Madring in the Spanish capital, wh...
Villeneuve brutally tears apart Ocon’s F1 career despite strong Baku result
Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve has taken a firm stance on Esteban Ocon and his Formula 1 career, after the Frenchman himself admitted that he is a ‘free agent’ ahead of next season. Ahead of the Baku weekend, Ocon admitted that his future in Formula 1 remains uncertain, despite subsequently sec...
Formula 1 is working on a major change set to completely transform overtaking
Formula 1 wants to introduce a push-to-pass system for the next generation of engines. Discussions are currently underway between the teams and the FIA about the exact form in which this feature should be used, GPblog understands. For years, Formula 1 had the drag reduction system (DRS). If a drive...
F1 Today | Hamilton accused of ‘sulking’ at Ferrari as Norris makes amends with Colapinto
From Lewis Hamilton being accused of ‘sulking’ at Ferrari by the Italian media to Lando Norris publicly backtracking on his strong comments about Franco Colapinto, in which he called for a race ban for similar manoeuvres, here are the main Formula 1 news stories of the day. Lewis Hamilton has found...
F1 Today | Hamilton faces Ferrari ‘sulking’ accusation as Norris makes U-turn over Colapinto
From Lewis Hamilton being accused of ‘sulking’ at Ferrari by the Italian media to Lando Norris publicly backtracking on his strong comments about Franco Colapinto, in which he called for a race ban for similar manoeuvres, here are the main Formula 1 news stories of the day. Lewis Hamilton has found...
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