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The long-standing records Marquez and Bagnaia can break in MotoGP 2025

Motorsport - Sat, 2025-02-22 12:20
Pre-season testing at Sepang and Buriram has strengthened early predictions about 2025 being a walkover for Ducati in MotoGP.
Most analysts and experts point to the championship being a head-to-head battle between Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia, who are teaming up at the works Ducati squad this year. Together, Marquez and Bagnaia boast an impressive 11 titles - including eight in the ...Keep reading

Why Ford settled on Red Bull F1 deal – ‘We even looked at buying our own team’

Motorsport - Sat, 2025-02-22 09:11
The story of Ford's return to Formula 1, from Red Bull's point of view, is well known by now.
The Milton Keynes-based team held lengthy talks with Porsche to develop a works engine for the all-new 2026 power unit regulations, but those ultimately collapsed. The German sports car brand was keen on becoming an equal partner, including shares, but Red Bull feared losing control. And given the ...Keep reading

Kick Sauber’s official launch car from F1 75 Live goes up for auction on F1 Authentics

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
The C45 show car used by Kick Sauber during the F1 75 Live season launch event has gone up for auction on F1 Authentics, giving fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of the unprecedented event.

McLaren boss Brown ‘definitely’ views Hamilton as title contender in 2025

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
McLaren’s Zak Brown has said he is “definitely anticipating” a title bid from Lewis Hamilton this year, while predicting an “epic” season in general given F1’s competitive state.

Bearman shares amusing story behind his failed driving test

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
Ollie Bearman has shared the story of how he failed his first attempt at passing his driving test, with the Briton joking that he made a “typical racing driver” error.

TEAM PREVIEW: Can a reshuffled Aston Martin come back fighting in 2025?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
There is both change and stability at Aston Martin in 2025. While Andy Cowell replaces Mike Krack as Team Principal on the managerial side, ahead of star designer Adrian Newey’s arrival, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll form one of only two unbroken driver line-ups – alongside McLaren – on the grid. After failing to build on their 2023 surge last season, what can we expect from Lawrence Stroll’s operation this time out? Here’s all you need to know…

TECH ANALYSIS: How Sauber combined evolution and revolution with their C45 challenger

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
Sauber have released images of their 2025 challenger, the C45. This is the last Ferrari-powered Sauber before the team transition to Audi in 2026 with their own power unit.

Horner addresses Verstappen’s future after ‘eye-watering’ Aston Martin rumour

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
Christian Horner has responded to talk of a big-money Aston Martin approach for Max Verstappen, insisting the Dutchman is “very happy” at Red Bull.

Hadjar vows to be ‘spectacular’ on track as he previews debut F1 season at Racing Bulls

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:31
Isack Hadjar has set out his ambitions ahead of his debut F1 season, with the Racing Bulls rookie vowing to be “spectacular on track” during his maiden campaign in the sport.

One year later: Revisiting NASCAR's closest three-wide photo finish in history

Motorsport - Fri, 2025-02-21 22:27
Just before the start of the 2025 season, Daniel Suarez, Kyle Busch, and Ryan Blaney all got together for a private theater screening of the documentary, “So Damn Close” about their history-making three-wide finish from the Atlanta race on February 25, 2024. Also in the room were the drivers’ crew chiefs and spotters involved in that fateful run to the checkered flag. NASCAR had brought them ...Keep reading

‘Everything I could have dreamed of’ – F1 Unlocked competition winners reflect on special F1 75 Live VIP experience

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
F1 75 Live proved to be an event to remember for those watching – and it was a particularly special evening for some lucky F1 Unlocked competition winners who were treated to a VIP experience.

From a revitalised Hamilton to more details on F1’s new movie – 5 things we learned during F1 75 Live

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
F1 fans were treated to a groundbreaking show at London’s The 02 arena on Tuesday night, with the teams and their drivers gathering for a celebration of the sport’s 75th anniversary year. As the dust settles on the season launch event, F1.com picks out a few things that we learned along the way…

F1 announces Formula 1 Promoter Awards winners

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
The annual Formula 1 Promoter Awards took place at London’s Natural History Museum last night, bringing together leaders from all 24 Grands Prix. Seven accolades were presented, recognising the significant contributions made by promoters throughout the season in areas ranging from event spectacle and fan experience to sustainability and community engagement.

TECH ANALYSIS: What’s changed with Haas’ VF-25 – and are they set for a ‘massive’ development boost?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
The Haas VF-25 is a very obvious derivative of last year’s car, even to the extent of staying with Ferrari’s 2024 push-rod front suspension rather than the new pull-rod.

TEAM PREVIEW: Will Alpine build on their promising upturn of form in 2025?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
Alpine experienced quite a turnaround in fortunes during 2024, going from bringing up the rear at the start of the season to scoring a surprise double podium in the latter stages. Numerous personnel changes also played out in the background – but with things now structurally appearing more settled, can Alpine continue their progression into 2025? Here’s the lowdown on the team ahead of the campaign getting underway…

WATCH: All the best up close and unseen moments from inside The O2 at F1 75 Live

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
There were plenty of unforgettable moments during F1 75 Live – and now we can relive those highlights from a new angle in unseen footage from the floor of The O2. To mark the sport’s 75th anniversary year, Tuesday night’s event in London saw all 10 teams – along with their 20 drivers and respective team principals – come together to reveal their 2025 liveries and kick off the new season in style.

WATCH: Check out unseen backstage footage of the drivers and teams during F1 75 Live

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
F1 75 Live was filled with some show-stopping livery reveals – but what did the drivers and teams get up to backstage between those moments?

GALLERY: The best looks on the red carpet from F1 75 Live

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
There was excitement aplenty during Tuesday’s F1 75 Live event as all 10 teams unveiled their liveries for the upcoming 2025 season. But it wasn’t just the cars that were sporting some eye-catching looks at The O2, with several drivers, F1 personalities and celebrities rocking their finest on the red carpet prior to the launch getting underway.

WATCH: Behind the scenes on the F1 75 Live red carpet as the drivers and stars arrive

Formula 1 - Fri, 2025-02-21 11:24
The red carpet was a star-studded affair at F1 75 Live, with the drivers and team bosses – along with legends from the sport and many celebrities – arriving for the big event. There was plenty going on as the famous faces made their entrance, with several big names from the grid stopping to chat to waiting media and fans outside London’s The O2.

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