MPH: Russell deal leaves Mercedes F1 door ajar for Verstappen
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
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Formula 1’s 2025 cars are pushing the limits of speed, with top speeds and average laptimes rivalling some of the fastest eras in the series’ history. Here’s how the current machinery stacks up
Time’s running out for Oscar Piastri’s rivals to catch him in the 2025 F1 championship, but recent races have shown Lando Norris and Max Verstappen a path to the title
Mercedes will keep its current pairing, while new team Cadillac will bring back familiar faces in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
McLaren’s court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou has exposed the price that some drivers will pay to join a Formula 1 free practice session
McLaren’s victory celebrations, after winning its tenth F1 constructors’ championship in Singapore, sent Matt Bishop contemplating its very first title — in 1974 — that was formed from the tragedy of founder Bruce McLaren’s death
The title fight heats up in Austin as McLaren’s internal rivalry, Verstappen’s resurgence, Russell’s momentum and a sprint weekend promise a dramatic United States Grand Prix
How to watch the 2025 US Grand Prix – including TV coverage, live streaming options, and highlights. Full timetable for round 19 of the 2025 season, with session and race start times in Austin
Full F1 schedule for the year, including the next F1 race of 2025: the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
Formula 1’s 2025 cars are pushing the limits of speed, with top speeds and average laptimes rivalling some of the fastest eras in the series’ history. Here’s how the current machinery stacks up
Time’s running out for Oscar Piastri’s rivals to catch him in the 2025 F1 championship, but recent races have shown Lando Norris and Max Verstappen a path to the title
Mercedes will keep its current pairing, while new team Cadillac will bring back familiar faces in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
McLaren’s court case against IndyCar champion Alex Palou has exposed the price that some drivers will pay to join a Formula 1 free practice session
McLaren’s victory celebrations, after winning its tenth F1 constructors’ championship in Singapore, sent Matt Bishop contemplating its very first title — in 1974 — that was formed from the tragedy of founder Bruce McLaren’s death
The title fight heats up in Austin as McLaren’s internal rivalry, Verstappen’s resurgence, Russell’s momentum and a sprint weekend promise a dramatic United States Grand Prix
How to watch the 2025 US Grand Prix – including TV coverage, live streaming options, and highlights. Full timetable for round 19 of the 2025 season, with session and race start times in Austin
Full F1 schedule for the year, including the next F1 race of 2025: the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. The whole calendar and circuit guides for the 24-race Formula 1 season
George Russell will drive for Mercedes in 2026 but behind the announcement of their renewed F1 commitment, both sides are looking at alternative options
Kalle Rovanperä is quitting rallying to move to single-seaters with the aim of reaching Formula 1, and Mark Hughes reckons the Finn’s goal is within reach
When Lando Norris pitted to avoid being overtaken by Oscar Piastri at the Singapore Grand Prix, he closed off the strategy that could have won him the F1 race; one that was proven by Lewis Hamilton back in 2014
IDEC Sport Silverstone 4 Hours 14/9/25 A home win for Jamie Chadwick capped a happy return for contemporary Le Mans Prototype racing to the UK, as the European Le Mans…
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Formula 1’s 2025 cars are pushing the limits of speed, with top speeds and average laptimes rivalling some of the fastest eras in the series’ history. Here’s how the current machinery stacks up
Time’s running out for Oscar Piastri’s rivals to catch him in the 2025 F1 championship, but recent races have shown Lando Norris and Max Verstappen a path to the title
Mercedes will keep its current pairing, while new team Cadillac will bring back familiar faces in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
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