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F1BUSINESS: Why will Gucci enter F1 as Alpine' title sponsor?
Gucci and Alpine have announced a landmark partnership that will reshape the relationship between luxury and motorsport. For the first time in Formula One history, a global luxury fashion house becomes the Title Partner…
Round-up: Mercedes ‘withdraw from Alpine buy-in talks’, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Lewis Hamilton Ferrari simulator decision branded "quite damning" after Canada breakthrough
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has described Lewis Hamilton's recent decision not to use Ferrari's simulator programme as "quite damning" for the Maranello outfit, raising concerns over the team's fact…
Lewis Hamilton hailed after Canadian GP drive that 'got inside Charles Leclerc's head'
Lewis Hamilton appeared to rediscover his spark during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, showing a renewed sense of "freedom" and delivering a turn of pace that seemingly rattled his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, acc…
Why Bearman is taking ‘belief’ from Antonelli vs Russell battle
Ollie Bearman has explained how the developing battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell is giving him extra belief and motivation, with the Haas driver eager to follow his former F2 team mate to front of the fiel…
Evans leads Toyota top-four lockout after Friday in Japan
Sport newsElfyn Evans ended a challenging opening day of FORUM8 Rally Japan at the head of the field, as Toyota GAZOO Racing WRT occupied the top four positions after six special stages on Friday.The FIA World Rally Cham…
F2 champion Leo Fornaroli tests McLaren F1 car again
Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has been given yet another Formula 1 test by his McLaren team.Long unaffiliated with any F1 outfit, Fornaroli eventually joined McLaren as a reserve driver after his F2 titl…
From Benetton to Gucci: Is Briatore Closing the Circle at Enstone?
An Italian fashion house becoming title sponsor of a Formula 1 team. No, it is not 1983 – it is 2026. The fashion brand in question is not Benetton but Gucci, and the team being sponsored is not Tyrrell but Alpine.Yet it…
Max Verstappen reveals why daughter will not be in F1 paddock yet as he opens up on parenthood
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has opened up about his first year of parenthood after he and his partner, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their daughter, Lily, in 2025.While he had already gained experience in a fath…
Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’
“Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos; they want to be part of this journey, and that's the best I can tell you.”This is how Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles reacted to the suggestion that his team needs to show drivers Al…
From Hakkinen to Hamilton – 8 dramatic DNFs from the lead
After George Russell's sudden exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at eight other occasions where drivers were dramatically forced to retire whilst in P1.
"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has provided more insight into its conversations with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after the pair's intense Canadian Grand Prix battles prompted internal reviews.In Montreal, Russell and …
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch.The challenge was simple: tackle the Miami International Au…
Antonelli reflects on “so difficult” conditions and McLaren’s intermediates gamble in Montreal
Fresh from securing his fourth Formula One victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, Andrea Kimi Antonelli offered insight into the tricky conditions at the start of the race — and his reaction when he saw McLaren commit to In…
Successful 4-Stroke Karting Championship in Brazil Strengthens Participation in South America
Members newsThe second edition of the South American 4-Stroke Karting Championship has reaffirmed the continent's standing as a hotbed for emerging motor sport talent, with more than 140 drivers from six nations competin…
Juan Pablo Montoya warns F1 grid over Kimi Antonelli's "concerning" Mercedes form
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli is maturing rapidly and becoming very comfortable racing at the front of the pack, which he warns should be a concern for the rest of the grid. Antonelli…
Otis Lawrence claims Sim Racing title in thrilling season finale
Welshman Otis Lawrence became the youngest ever Sim Racing World Champion on Thursday. Here's how the action played out in the final two rounds of the year.
Mercedes reveal exact cause of Russell’s Canada DNF
Mercedes have given an insight into what caused the power unit failure that put George Russell out of the Canadian Grand Prix.
FIA scraps F1 straight line mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the lim…
FIA scraps F1 straight line mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the lim…
Kimi Antonelli proved he 'won't be bullied' in Mercedes title fight, says Naomi Schiff
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Kimi Antonelli is demonstrating that he is no longer the "little brother" at Mercedes.The Brackley outfit has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2026…