Why Verstappen has never managed to win in Singapore

Singapore is the only track on the calendar at which Max Verstappen has never won. The technical problems which have caused this to be a bogey track for his Red Bulls have been many and varied. Here’s a look at how the Dutchman’s races at Marina Bay have gone over the years…

Partnership with F1 Authentics extended through 2030

Formula 1 has announced its licensing partnership with F1 Authentics, operated by Memento Exclusives, will be renewed as an official Formula 1 memorabilia platform and a supplier of officially licensed F1 show cars through 2030, inclusive.

Who looks set to partner Verstappen at Red Bull for 2026?

The battle to become Max Verstappen's team mate at Red Bull in 2026 is hotting up, with Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson all performing to a high level in Baku, as all four Red Bull family cars scored points for the first time since Russia 2020.

Colapinto opens up on his relationship with 'hard' Briatore

Franco Colapinto has shared an insight into his relationship with Flavio Briatore, with the Argentinian stating that Briatore is “hard with everyone” but that he believes the Executive Advisor is the right person to “put Alpine back to the top”.

5 storylines we're excited about ahead of Singapore

From Max Verstappen's Drivers' Championship prospects to Oscar Piastri's reaction following his Azerbaijan woes – here are the big stories ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Hamilton announces passing of beloved dog Roscoe

Lewis Hamilton has announced the passing of his dog, Roscoe, following a health battle.

Wolff reveals extent of summer talks with Verstappen

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has touched on the conversations he held with Max Verstappen and the four-time World Champion’s manager over the summer, saying they were on “a personal level”.

Verstappen hails ‘amazing’ debut Nurburgring GT3 race win

Max Verstappen added another note to his impressive motorsport CV by winning on his GT3 race debut at the Nurburgring Nordschleife last weekend, as the Dutchman continues to explore endurance competition.

Why Verstappen can’t be discounted from the 2025 title fight

Lawrence Barretto looks at the case for and against Max Verstappen being a factor in the 2025 Drivers’ title fight, following his impressive brace of victories in Monza and Baku.

How Formula 1 influences Autumn-Winter fashion trends

Formula 1 is redefining autumn-winter 2025 fashion. Discover how leather, denim, racing-red accents and collaborations from Ferrari, Puma, Tommy Hilfiger and Alpine are taking motorsport style from the track into everyday wardrobes.

How the first F1 chef brought rivals together with food

In the F1 paddock of the modern era, drivers and personnel are catered for by their respective teams’ hospitality functions, ensuring that all members of the squad are fuelled for action across a busy weekend. However, back in the sport’s early days, such developments were unheard of – until the arrival of Luigi 'Pasticcino' Montanini, that is.

When Hockenheim played host to a wet and wild F1 classic

The 2019 German Grand Prix served fans a delicious recipe of wet weather, smart strategy gambles, big scalps falling and a podium that you’d have got extremely long odds on predicting at the start of the weekend.

Alex Albon on night races, car numbers and helmet designs

How different is driving at night compared to racing during the day? What impact does being a celebrity have on an F1 driver’s life? How are car numbers decided? And what’s the process behind designing a special helmet? In the latest episode of F1 Explains, Williams’ Alex Albon joins podcast host Christian Hewgill in the Formula 1 paddock to answer your questions.

GALLERY: Grosjean returns to the wheel of an F1 car

Romain Grosjean made a long-awaited return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car on Friday as part of a special test session with his former team Haas at the Mugello Circuit in Italy.

Is Verstappen in the mix to win the Drivers' title?

Is Max Verstappen now back in the championship fight? Or can his rivals keep the four-time World Champion at bay through the rest of the campaign? Have your say in our poll!

The most dramatic drivers’ title comebacks in F1 history

Another layer has been added to the battle for the 2025 F1 Drivers’ Championship after Red Bull’s Max Verstappen slashed the points gap to McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on a dramatic weekend in Azerbaijan.

What happened to the usually ice-cool Piastri in Baku?

Oscar Piastri had a tough weekend in Baku, crashing in Qualifying, dropping to the very back of the pack after a botched race start, and then crashing again on the opening lap in Baku. Former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer picks the bones out of the McLaren man’s uncharacteristically scrappy Grand Prix.

Grosjean to drive F1 car for first time since Bahrain crash

Romain Grosjean will drive a Formula 1 car for the first time since his dramatic crash in the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix when he gets behind the wheel of a 2023-spec Haas during a test at Mugello on Friday.

Tsunoda on how he tried to boost Verstappen title chances in Baku

Yuki Tsunoda has explained how he opted not to attack Liam Lawson as much in the fight for fifth during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, in order to support Red Bull team mate Max Verstappen’s title chances by not giving an opportunity to McLaren’s Lando Norris behind in seventh.

Why the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid will be unmissable

Formula 1’s newest race is getting closer. It's less than a year until you can be in Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix over 11-13 September 2026, and tickets are on sale now.

Can Red Bull and Verstappen's resurgence continue?

The Max Verstappen/Red Bull resurgence of the last two races has inevitably led to speculation about whether this winning form can be extended beyond just the outlying low-downforce demands of Monza and Baku.

Lawson reflects on career-best fifth after 'intense' Baku race

Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar reflect on scoring points for Racing Bulls in Baku, a result that saw them rise up to sixth in the Teams' Standings.

Wolff reveals Bottas came close to racing in Baku

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has admitted that it was at one stage “touch and go” regarding George Russell’s participation in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the Briton feeling unwell as the event got under way.

The unmissable off-track moments of Baku 2025

From bromances and special edition helmets to the unexpected star of the paddock, discover the top off-track moments of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP

Vowles lauds Sainz after ‘extraordinary’ Williams podium

James Vowles expressed his pride and satisfaction after achieving a maiden podium finish as team boss of Williams through Carlos Sainz’s determined drive to third place in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Why Sainz wasn’t able to hold off Russell for P2 in Baku

Carlos Sainz netted Williams’ first podium since 2021 at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with P3. But what stopped him holding off Mercedes’ George Russell for P2?

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Azerbaijan

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow the action from the Azerbaijan GP

Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 in Baku.

Can Hamilton shake off his Baku bad luck?

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at Lewis Hamilton's surprising struggles in Azerbaijan, ahead of the seven-time champ's first race there for Ferrari.

Briatore reveals contenders for second Alpine seat in 2026

Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has given the clearest indication yet that either Franco Colapinto or Paul Aron will take the second seat at the team in 2026.

Hadjar future decision to come ‘much later in the season’ – Permane

Isack Hadjar has been hotly tipped to step up to Red Bull for 2026 after a stellar rookie campaign with Racing Bulls.

How the Azerbaijan Grand Prix became a modern classic

The Azerbaijan Grand Prix returns 19–21 September 2025. From Sergio Perez’s triumphs to Baku’s flame towers and Old City walls, see why it is now a Formula 1 classic.

What the teams said – Friday in Azerbaijan

The drivers and teams report back on Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Baku.

Bearman to be 'really careful' with penalty points situation

Ollie Bearman conceded he must be “really careful” with his perilous penalty points situation, with the Haas driver just two points from facing a race ban.

OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME - 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2025 in Baku.

FIA Thursday press conference – Azerbaijan

PART ONE – Pierre GASLY (Alpine), Nico HÜLKENBERG (Kick Sauber), Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren) PART TWO – Liam LAWSON (Racing Bulls), Lance STROLL (Aston Martin), Kimi ANTONELLI (Mercedes)

Who are the favourites as F1 heads to Baku?

Formula 1 heads to the streets of Baku this weekend as the season enters its latter stages but who are the favourites to come out on top? Here are what the odds tell us...

The most important facts & stats ahead of the Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1 drivers and teams are setting up at the Baku City Circuit for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, marking Round 17 on the calendar.

LIVE COVERAGE: All the build-up to the Azerbaijan GP

Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend in Baku.

10 questions on the latest F1 news and Azerbaijan GP history

Test your knowledge of the latest F1 news and racing history in Baku ahead of this week's race.

What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the Azerbaijan GP?

Formula 1 heads east to Baku for this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix – and Pirelli have confirmed the tyres that the teams and drivers will have available to them.

What time is the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula 1 moves into its flyaway phase as the drivers and teams head to Baku for the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend – and here are the global start times for Sunday’s race.

What’s on at the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

From racing through Baku’s city streets to concerts at Crystal Hall and fan activities along the Seafront Boulevard, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is set to deliver a weekend of speed, music, and entertainment on and off the track.

Listen to our Azerbaijan GP preview

Former Renault driver and F1 TV commentator Jolyon Palmer joins Tom Clarkson to preview this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix on F1 Nation.

Official race start times for 2026 F1 season confirmed

Formula 1 has announced its race start times for the 2026 season.

Formula 1 and FIA announce 2026 Sprint Calendar

Formula 1 and the FIA have today announced the six venues that will host F1 Sprint events during the 2026 season, including three new Sprint locations.

Coulthard relives his career in the latest episode of ‘F1 Memory Box’

Another new and exclusive series is available on F1 TV this year with the launch of F1 Memory Box, which involves legends of the sport sharing memories from their story-filled careers via previously unseen footage.

Vasseur suggests Ferrari ‘underestimated’ Hamilton’s move

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur remains “convinced” that Lewis Hamilton will get back to his best at Ferrari sooner rather than later, admitting the squad might have “underestimated” the changes the Briton has experienced so far this year.

Verstappen ‘central’ to Red Bull & Ford’s engine project

Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies and Ford CEO Jim Farley have underlined the importance of four-time World Champion Max Verstappen when it comes to the success of their new power unit partnership.

Alonso hopeful for 2026 as Aston Martin 'trust tools in the factory'

Fernando Alonso has conceded that he is feeling more optimistic about Aston Martin’s prospects heading towards 2026 now that the team “trust the tools that we have in the factory” following some successful upgrades during the 2025 campaign.

Lowdon on Cadillac’s preparations ahead of 2026 debut

Cadillac Team Principal Graeme Lowdon tells Lawrence Barretto about how the squad's preparations are ramping up ahead of their F1 debut in 2026.

Martin Garrix to headline Dutch Grand Prix finale in 2026

The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will once again blend world-class racing and top-tier entertainment to mark the end of a historic chapter on the F1 calendar.

Williams’ ‘Right of Review’ over Sainz penalty successful

The ‘Right of Review’ submitted by Williams over the penalty handed to Carlos Sainz for his collision with Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson in the Dutch Grand Prix has been successful.

Getting to know the real Franco Colapinto

Just over a year after his headline-making Formula 1 debut, Franco Colapinto is the next driver to face F1.com’s Getting to Know questions. From his early days getting to grips with quad bikes to nailing his driving test first time, and Juan Manuel Fangio’s influence to learning French with Alpine team mate Pierre Gasly, the Argentinian shares all in the video player above and transcript below…

Mekies expects Red Bull have ‘mountain to climb’ with 2026 engine

Laurent Mekies has conceded that Red Bull have a “mountain to climb” as they embark on the project of building their own power units from 2026 onwards, with the team boss anticipating a year with “a lot of sleepless nights” ahead.

The ultimate F1 music line-up guide from Baku to Abu Dhabi

Explore Formula 1’s 2025 music line-ups for the remainder of the season. From Martin Garrix in Baku to Elton John in Singapore, here’s the full guide to music acts, tickets, and dates.

Cadillac have picked 'the right guys' – Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton believes that Cadillac have “chosen the right guys” after selecting Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez as their drivers for 2026, with the seven-time World Champion admitting that he still misses working with former team mate Bottas.

How Red Bull and Verstappen seized Monza opportunity

Although Max Verstappen’s victory at Monza on Sunday was his third of the season (not including the Spa Sprint event), it was the first time that the RB21 showed a genuine race day pace advantage over McLaren.

F1 ACADEMY announces landmark rookie test

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that, following substantial global interest, 18 female drivers – all eligible to compete in 2026 – have been carefully selected to take part in the series’ first ever rookie test on September 17-18 at Circuito de Navarra.

Alonso reveals the drive that he ranks as his best in F1 so far

Fernando Alonso has shared the untold story behind what he believes to be his best drive in Formula 1 up to this point, picking out an “anonymous” performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix a decade-and-a-half ago.

Komatsu outlines expectations for Bearman during remainder of season

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has set out his expectations for what he wants to see from Ollie Bearman during the remainder of the season, with delivering consistently and “driving the team” amongst the targets for the rookie.

Bortoleto on dreaming big and his long journey to F1

Speaking to Beyond The Grid’s Tom Clarkson, Gabriel Bortoleto looks back at his childhood, how his parents worked hard to fund his racing dream, how he made the difficult decision to leave them behind and go to Europe to further his career, and why Fernando Alonso’s support was essential as he climbed the racing ladder.

10 quiz questions on the Italian GP and the latest F1 news

Were you paying attention to all the action at Monza? Test yourself in our quick-fire quiz. We've got 10 questions for you on the Italian Grand Prix, plus some more on the latest F1 news.

Alonso rues ‘very frustrating’ retirement at Monza

Fernando Alonso was left to rue a “very frustrating” end to his race at the Italian Grand Prix after being forced to retire due to a suspension failure on his Aston Martin, with the Spaniard disappointed to miss out on more points.

The best paddock fits of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix weekend

From Thursday arrivals to Sunday’s race day walk-ins, discover the standout paddock looks and outfits of the Formula 1 2025 Italian Grand Prix weekend

Alpine pair Gasly and Colapinto reflect on tough Monza weekend

Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto were both keen to move on swiftly and target the next round of the F1 season in Azerbaijan following a particularly challenging Italian Grand Prix for Alpine.

Mekies describes Verstappen's Monza win as 'perfection'

Laurent Mekies was full of praise for Max Verstappen in the wake of the Dutchman’s third Grand Prix win of the season in Italy, calling the four-time World Champion’s drive “perfection” as he celebrated a victory for the first time as Red Bull Team Principal.

Who made their mark on a record-breaking Monza weekend?

Max Verstappen delivered a masterclass at Monza with his charge to pole position and the race win, but who else made the top 10 of our Power Rankings list following the Italian Grand Prix weekend? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...

How McLaren's Monza team orders played out

Mark Hughes breaks down the key moments and reaction behind McLaren's team orders during the Italian Grand Prix.

Stella explains McLaren’s team orders at Monza

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has opened up on the team orders situation that made headlines after the Italian Grand Prix, stressing how the outfit’s actions backed up their “values and principles”.

All the key moments from the Italian GP

It was another exciting weekend of Formula 1 action at the Italian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen putting Red Bull back on top, McLaren making headlines via some late-race team orders and Lewis Hamilton experiencing his first Monza event as a Ferrari driver.

Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura reveals his F1 heroes

Massimo Bottura is one of the world’s most highly-regarded chefs, and owner of the three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana in his native Modena, in Italy. Speaking exclusively to F1.com, the dynamic culinary colossus gives us an insight into his F1 heroes, his love of the sport – and how to make a ‘Spaghetti Lewis’…

Gasly ‘fully believes’ Alpine can fight at the front from 2026

Pierre Gasly admits that his contract extension with Alpine until the end of the 2028 campaign is because "I fully believe" that the Formula 1 team will allow him to fight at the front of the grid.

LIVE COVERAGE: FP3 for the Italian GP

Live coverage of the third Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

Mekies insists Red Bull will not swap Tsunoda for Hadjar in 2025

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has said no plans are in place to swap Yuki Tsunoda and Isack Hadjar before the end of the season.

Gasly signs new contract extension with Alpine

Pierre Gasly has committed his long-term future to Alpine by signing a contract extension that will see him race for the French manufacturer until at least the end of the 2028 campaign.

Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 in FP1 for Italian GP

Lewis Hamilton topped Free Practice 1 for the Italian Grand Prix, leading a Ferrari 1-2 from team mate Charles Leclerc as the session was briefly interrupted by a red flag.

LIVE COVERAGE: FP1 for the Italian GP

Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

F1 to race in Monaco through 2035 after new deal agreed

F1 has announced an extension of the Monaco Grand Prix until 2035 inclusive, building on the existing agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco that runs through the 2031 season.

The most important facts & stats ahead of the Italian GP

Formula 1 moves straight from Zandvoort to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, marking Round 16 on the calendar.

Wheatley hails Bortoleto as 'the real deal'

Gabriel Bortoleto has been labelled as “the real deal” by Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley after showing consistent improvement across his rookie Formula 1 season.

French Bloom becomes non-alcoholic sparkling wine of F1

The first non-alcoholic brand backed by Moët Hennessy, the Wines and Spirits division of Global Partner LVMH, becomes the first ever official alcohol-free sparkling wine partner of Formula 1.

Wolff has ‘100% belief’ in Antonelli despite Dutch GP dramas

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has thrown his support behind Kimi Antonelli following the rookie racer’s turbulent weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix, stressing that he is “going to make mistakes” while getting used to life in F1.

The impact of two landmark cars from Niki Lauda’s career

Ferrari’s reveal retro livery for the Italian Grand Prix

Albon thrilled with P5 in Dutch GP after 'little bit of luck'

Alex Albon was left thrilled to come away with fifth-place in the Dutch Grand Prix having benefitted from incidents ahead and a stunning first lap.

Tsunoda reflects on ‘special’ points finish at Zandvoort

Yuki Tsunoda finally broke his points scoring duck in the Netherlands, finishing ninth despite mechanical woes as Red Bull got both cars home in the top 10 on a day that the Japanese racer called “special”.

Piastri reacts to Michael Schumacher comparison

Oscar Piastri believes he has a "long way to go" in order to be compared with Michael Schumacher following his victory in the Dutch Grand Prix.

Permane surprised by Hadjar's 'pretty comfortable' Dutch GP result

Racing Bulls Team Principal Alan Permane admits that running towards the front of the field during the Dutch Grand Prix "was actually pretty comfortable", as the team secured a podium finish.

Verstappen rues ‘very obvious’ Red Bull Dutch GP limitation

Max Verstappen had “hoped for a little bit more” from the Dutch Grand Prix and conceded that Red Bull’s limitations were “very obvious” despite finishing second at Zandvoort.

NETHERLANDS LOWDOWN: All the key moments from the Dutch GP

Zandvoort delivered the drama as F1 returned to action for a final 10-round run – Oscar Piastri storming to victory, team mate and title rival Lando Norris retiring, Isack Hadjar scoring his first-ever podium, and much, much more...