5 storylines we're excited about at the Dutch GP

Three weeks on from the last race weekend in Budapest, it’s race week again as the 2025 season gets set to resume. The teams have all had to commit to a two-week shutdown during August, but should be raring to go when the paddock reconvenes at Zandvoort.

Russell reveals how chat with tennis star Djokovic inspired him

George Russell has given an insight into how a conversation with tennis star Novak Djokovic inspired him, as he looks to continue racing into his 30s and 40s and be ready to fight for a World Championship whenever the time comes.

10 of the best F1 bromances from over the years

We’ve been taking a look back at some of F1’s best ‘bromances’ from across the years, ranging from the sport’s early days through to the duos that have formed bonds during the modern era.

Piastri on becoming a title contender and battling Norris

In just his third F1 season, McLaren's Oscar Piastri is a firm title contender as he leads the Drivers' Championship ahead of his team mate Lando Norris. With just 10 race weekends left in 2025, the Australian looks back on his year so far and what's to come.

How Mercedes’ 2025 season has played out so far

The 2025 season marked a new era for Mercedes, with George Russell stepping up as team leader while rookie Kimi Antonelli arrived to fill the vacancy left by Lewis Hamilton. A strong start to the campaign was followed by a run of tougher races – but after reverting to an older package seemed to deliver results just before the summer break, can the Silver Arrows maintain this into the second half of the year? Here is their half term report…

What have the F1 drivers done during the summer break?

With the Formula 1 summer break coming to an end, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to before the season restarts with the Dutch Grand Prix.

How Red Bull's 2025 season has played out so far

As we continue our half term reports for the 2025 season, it's time to look back on how Red Bull's campaign has unfolded so far, including driver swaps and a change of Team Principal.

Wheatley turning pressure ‘into something positive’ for Audi arrival

Jonathan Wheatley has insisted that he will turn any pressure that comes with acting as Team Principal for the Audi works outfit into “something positive”, with the Kick Sauber squad preparing for the transition in 2026.

Revisiting the best cars from every decade in F1 history

As F1 celebrates 75 years of the World Championship, it’s the perfect time to look at the sport’s all-time outstanding cars. Below, our technical guru Mark Hughes presents the best performing machines from each decade, as well as providing a few honourable mentions…

How Williams’ 2025 season has played out so far

Williams have continued their upward trajectory under team boss James Vowles in 2025, rising to fifth position in the Teams’ Championship via some impressive points-scoring displays. But it has not all been smooth sailing for the Grove-based outfit, with a big second half lying ahead as they try to keep their midfield rivals behind. Here is the team’s half term report…

Wolff backs Bottas in push for full-time F1 return

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that Valtteri Bottas is fully deserving of a Formula 1 comeback, amid the Finn’s links to Cadillac ahead of their debut 2026 season.

How title-challenger Norris is redefining F1 fashion

Formula 1 fashion has moved from grid glamour to everyday style. Lando Norris leads the charge, carving out his own distinctive look on and off the track. Here's how his style has evolved since his debut in 2019...

How Aston Martin’s 2025 season has played out so far

Aston Martin ended 2024 as ‘best of the rest’ in fifth place of the Teams’ Championship, but the AMR25’s lack of pace made for a tougher start to this year’s campaign. However, more regular points finishes in recent times have moved the squad up the order in the midfield battle, giving them optimism for the remainder of the season. Here’s the British outfit’s half term report…

Which teams gave these drivers their F1 debut?

We'll give you the driver and then four options – all you have to do is figure out which team handed each driver their Formula 1 race debut

Kosterman secures Zandvoort Wild Card entry

The F1 ACADEMY grid are preparing for Round 5 in Zandvoort, with Esmee Kosterman set to make her debut as the Wild Card entry.

Verstappen's dramatic first title win as he edged out Hamilton

To mark F1's 75th anniversary celebrations, F1.com is counting down the sport's 25 greatest races with a new feature every week. While you may not agree with the order, we hope you enjoy the stories of these epic races that have helped make this sport what it is today. You can read the introduction to the series and see the list of races here.

How Sauber's 2025 season has played out so far

As we reach the halfway point of the season, it's time to look back on how Kick Sauber's campaign has unfolded so far with their new-for-2025 line-up of experienced driver Nico Hulkenberg and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.

Hamilton shares more about his special Ferrari documents

Lewis Hamilton has provided a few more details regarding the documents he has been compiling for Ferrari this season, as the seven-time World Champion pushes to help the legendary team end their title drought.

Stella surprised by level of McLaren's dominance in 2025

Team Principal Andrea Stella has reflected on McLaren's dominant performances throughout 2025 so far, with the squad sitting top of the Teams' Standings.

New immersive racing experience F1 Box to open in London

Formula 1 is excited to launch F1 Box, a brand-new immersive racing experience from the creators of F1 Arcade which will open at Westfield Stratford City, UK on Friday August 22.

How long do the F1 drivers’ current deals last?

One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where in 2026 and beyond as things stand?

Permane praises Lawson for how he has bounced back at Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane has detailed how Liam Lawson has bounced back after his difficult start to the season with Red Bull and subsequent demotion.

Which F1 races are still to come in 2025

With 10 races still to go in this electrifying 2025 season, there is still plenty more excitement, drama and wheel-to-wheel action yet to come. Get to know the races that form the climax of the season, and book your tickets now!

Verstappen on titles, the future and Red Bull’s rebuild

Max Verstappen finds himself in territory he's not experienced since 2020 – driving at a high level, but without a car capable of fighting consistently for race wins and the championship.

How Alpine’s 2025 season has played out so far

With Alpine currently last in the 2025 Teams' Standings, we sum up their season so far in their half term report.

Our writers reflect on the 2025 season so far

As Formula 1 embarks on its traditional summer break, now is the perfect time to reflect on what has been an action-packed first half of the season. We asked our writers Lawrence Barretto, Chris Medland, David Tremayne, Alex Jacques and James Hinchcliffe to give us their take on the campaign so far, as well as making some bold predictions for what might happen next.

Hulkenberg and Bortoleto praise Sauber’s progress in 2025

Kick Sauber drivers Hulkenberg and Bortoleto have been reflecting on an impressive start to the season as the team prepares for their Audi transition next year.

Sebastian Montoya on his father Juan Pablo Montoya

Having a famous name in any sport comes with a level of pressure and expectation that can be tough to deal with, but for Sebastián Montoya, it’s a source of strength and inspiration. The Colombian is currently forging his own path to F1, driving for PREMA Racing in Formula 2 this season, and his father Juan Pablo Montoya is the obvious pick as his F1 Icon…

WATCH: 12 times F1 drivers’ title hopes were shattered

Formula 1’s 75 years of competition have delivered some incredible World Championship battles – but as always, there can only be one winner at the end of it all.

Rating the 2025 F1 rookies on their season so far

Before the season kicked off, we asked F1 TV commentator and F2 expert Alex Jacques for his lowdown on the new crop of rookies joining motorsport's top tier. And now, as the drivers and teams rest up in the summer break, we asked Alex to assess how each of the rookies is doing, midway through their maiden campaign…

Mercedes suspect Monza crash impacted start of Antonelli’s 2025 season

Mercedes have praised Kimi Antonelli for the progress he has made during his rookie F1 season so far, believing the teenager is now “finding his feet more quickly” at race weekends after approaching early rounds “with a degree of caution”.

Bearman reflects on ‘costly mistakes’ in first half of rookie season

Ollie Bearman has been reflecting on the first half of his rookie campaign in F1, with the Briton admitting that he has had to learn from “costly mistakes” along the way.

When Senna clinched his emotional debut home win

Coming in at No. 12 on our list of F1's Greatest Races is the 1991 Brazilian Grand Prix, a race that saw Ayrton Senna claim a long-awaited home victory in dramatic circumstances. Anna Francis looks back on that momentous day at Interlagos…

Inside the F1 driver’s bubble – The Race Engineer

In a new series of features, Formula 1.com is delving into the F1 driver bubble to gain a greater understanding of the lives of those who work closely with the stars of Grand Prix racing. In this piece, Aston Martin Head of Performance Optimisation Ben Michell explains how the key relationship between driver and race engineer works...

Tom Holland & F1: From Spider-Man to the grid

Tom Holland swaps webs for wheels, from waving the chequered flag at the Monaco Grand Prix, grinning in a Williams at Silverstone, and cheering Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris like Britain’s biggest Formula 1 superfan.

Hamilton insists Ferrari have ‘every ingredient needed’ to win titles

Lewis Hamilton has taken a moment to reflect on his time at Ferrari so far, admitting it feels like his “most intense” season in F1 to date – but one that leaves him with no doubt the legendary team possess all they need to win titles again.

QUIZ: Name the driver from their first & last F1 races

We'll give you their first and last Grand Prix appearances – and all you have to do is name the driver.

Where do the drivers rank halfway through the season?

Formula 1 fans have been treated to an action-packed 2025 season so far, with 14 of 24 rounds now behind us. But how do the scores from our Power Rankings judges look at the halfway mark? Here’s the top-10 list as we move through the summer break...

How drivers and teams recharge during the summer break

Discover how Formula 1 drivers and teams use the 2025 mid-season break to rest, train, and reset during the FIA summer shutdown before the Dutch Grand Prix.

Gasly explains where Nielsen's focus needs to be at Alpine

With Steve Nielsen set to take up his new position as Managing Director at Alpine in September, Pierre Gasly has shared his thoughts on where the focus needs to be.

20 unlikely times F1 appeared elsewhere

From films and TV, to music videos and more – Formula 1 has occasionally appeared in places many would least expect over its 75 years of history.

Ricciardo shares more about his post-F1 life

Daniel Ricciardo has explained how he is going through “a bit of self-exploration” after leaving the world of Formula 1, with the Australian “trying to figure out who I am” beyond racing.

The family tree of F1's 10 teams and how they came to be

The teams currently on the F1 grid all bring with them very different back stories. From those who have built a storied history, through to some that have been borne out of the ashes of past outfits and others that arrived brand new, we’ve been taking a look at the fascinating family tree of all 10 outfits…

WATCH: The story of the 2025 season so far

Formula 1 fans have been treated to a thrilling spectacle across the 2025 campaign so far, with ultra-close Qualifying sessions, fierce fights for race wins, intra-team clashes and much more playing a part.

Everything we know about the new Cadillac F1 team

Formula 1’s existing 10 outfits will be joined by another fresh entry at the start of the 2026 season, with the Cadillac F1 Team’s preparations ramping up.

Vasseur on his new deal, Ferrari’s progress & Hamilton

We're on the top level of Ferrari's motorhome in Budapest, Hungary, and while the F1 crew are setting up their cameras and repositioning the sofas for our interview, Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur is leaning on the balcony, surveying the paddock that contain the engineering trucks that will be under his leadership for at least the next couple of years.

5 US-based drivers Cadillac should consider

IndyCar star and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe picks out five drivers Cadillac could bring to the F1 grid in 2026.

Getting to know the real Ollie Bearman

It’s Haas rookie Ollie Bearman’s turn to face our Getting to Know quickfire questions as we head into the summer break. From amusing driving test tales to the F1 legends he would bring to a dinner party, and the person who last made him cry with laughter to the sports he is keen to master, the Briton reveals all in the video player above and transcript below…

Check out the drivers' best paddock fits of the season

Looking for some style inspiration in the summer break? Here's a look at the drivers bringing a little flair to the paddock this season.

The 5 craziest storylines from 2025 so far

It’s been a busy first half of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with driver changes, on-track clashes, breakthrough results and off-track dramas all featuring. As the summer break takes hold, F1.com runs through five of the craziest storylines from the year so far – and how they all came about…

‘Tremendous maturity’ – The F3 champion impressing Ferrari

Ferrari Deputy Team Principal Jerome D'Ambrosio reflects on Rafael Camara's growth after the Brazilian sealed the F3 title in Budapest.

Piastri singles out where he has improved this season

Oscar Piastri has been reflecting on how he has changed in the 12 months since he claimed his first Grand Prix victory, with the Australian feeling that his 2025 campaign has featured “a lot more good days” due to having “improved as a driver”.

Raikkonen’s sensational last-lap win from P17 at Suzuka

As our countdown of F1's Greatest Races continues, Anna Francis looks back at the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix, a race that featured a remarkable drive from P17 to victory for Kimi Raikkonen – one that Mark Arnall, the Finn’s long-time performance coach during his time in F1, remembers well.

Wolff insists Hamilton ‘will always be the GOAT’

Toto Wolff has given his take on Lewis Hamilton’s recent self-criticism, arguing that the Briton remains “the greatest of all time” and should stay in the sport “for many more years”.

Where McLaren made the difference with cooling in Hungary

The Hungaroring presents a potentially tricky combination of demands, given that it’s a track which heavily rewards raw downforce but which can have very high cooling demands.

8 ways to get your F1 fix during the summer break

With the summer break just beginning, here are things you can do to fill that racing void for the next 3 weeks...

Hulkenberg pinpoints where Hungarian GP got away from him

Nico Hulkenberg has admitted that his P19 Qualifying result was the “start of the end” for his hopes at the Hungaroring, with the German unable to pull off another rise to the points around the tight, twisty venue.

10 quiz questions on the Hungarian GP and latest news

Were you paying attention to all the action at the Hungaroring? Take our quiz to find out.

Gasly admits Alpine are 'just too slow' after tough Hungarian GP

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto endured a tough afternoon at the Hungaroring in Budapest, as they came home last of the 19 cars to finish. Colapinto called the race “difficult” while Gasly lamented Alpine’s lack of pace, with the team remaining rooted to the bottom of the Championship table.

Wolff admits going back to older package key for Mercedes

Toto Wolff admits that reverting back to an older package made the difference for Mercedes in the Hungarian Grand Prix, having "let something else creep into the car" which caused a lack of pace at previous races.

Tsunoda insists gap to Verstappen ‘continues to close’

On paper Yuki Tsunoda had another tough outing at the Hungaroring, qualifying just 16th for the race in Hungary before a pit lane start became P17 at the flag. But despite that result, the Japanese racer implied there is plenty to be “positive” about heading into the summer break.

Albon predicts a ‘dogfight’ for midfield supremacy in 2025

Neither Williams driver finished in the top 10 in Hungary, Carlos Sainz coming home 14th and Alex Albon 15th at the end of a tough weekend for the Grove-based team. Their car never looked at home at the Hungaroring, as they failed to score for the first time in three races.

Listen to our Hungarian Grand Prix review

The F1 Nation crew review all the stories from an intriguing Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.

How Norris perfectly executed the one-stop in Hungary

Mark Hughes unpicks how Lando Norris managed to beat his team mate and title rival Oscar Piastri to Hungarian Grand Prix glory.

All the key moments from the Hungarian GP

In the last race before F1 embarks on its summer break, the Hungarian Grand Prix offered up plenty of talking points to tide us over until the racing returns.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow the action from the Hungarian GP

Live coverage of the Formula 1 Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 at the Hungaroring in Budapest.

See how Leclerc beat Piastri to pole with our ‘Ghost Car’

Charles Leclerc claimed a shock pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday, beating Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri to the top spot.

Mekies reflects on Verstappen staying at Red Bull

Laurent Mekies has shared his reaction to Max Verstappen confirming that he will remain at Red Bull in 2026, with the new Team Principal admitting that the news is “good for everyone to hear” following speculation over the Dutchman’s future.

Piastri beats Norris to top spot in Hungary FP3

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri set the pace in the final practice hour for the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly heading his team mate Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

LIVE COVERAGE: FP3 for the Hungarian GP

Live coverage of the third Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Budapest.

Inthraphuvasak seals second win in Budapest Sprint Race

Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak earned his second win of the F3 season for Campos Racing.

Norris leads Piastri and Leclerc during FP1 in Hungary

Lando Norris has topped the timesheets during the opening practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, the McLaren man leading the way from team mate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.

How F1 teams find future stars – with Mercedes' Pin

F1 Academy points leader Doriane Pin answers your questions in the latest episode of the F1 Explains podcast.

LIVE COVERAGE: FP1 for the Hungarian GP

Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring in Budapest.

Alonso to miss first practice in Hungary

Aston Martin have announced that Fernando Alonso is to sit out Friday’s opening practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix due to a muscular injury in his back.