Isack Hadjar voted Rookie of the Year after standout F1 season
Motor Sport readers have voted Isack Hadjar the 2025 Rookie of the Year after a debut season that secured him a promotion to Red Bull
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The 2025 F1 season came to a thrilling climax, and deciding which driver really was the best wasn’t easy – we rank them all
Helmut Marko’s departure from Red Bull closes the door on an era defined by ruthless talent management, internal friction and an uncompromising vision that shaped champions and shattered careers
A harmonious McLaren beat the brute brilliance of Max Verstappen in 2025, but its collaborative approach hasn’t always succeeded against the razor-sharp focus of a one-driver F1 team
Formula 1’s DRS will be replaced by active aero and manual override in 2026. Find out all you need to know about it here
Lando Norris’ first F1 title was forged not just in speed, but in the mindset shift that finally uncovered his full potential
Who stood out in Formula 1 this year? Vote now to have your say on the highlights of the 2025 season
From Verstappen’s solo masterclass to Norris’s composed title win; Piastri’s late-season spark; Ferrari and Hamilton’s struggle; and the final DRS farewell, Abu Dhabi summed up F1 2025
Lando Norris and McLaren made F1 history in the desert – shame about the track though…
Motor Sport readers have voted Isack Hadjar the 2025 Rookie of the Year after a debut season that secured him a promotion to Red Bull
The 2025 F1 season came to a thrilling climax, and deciding which driver really was the best wasn’t easy – we rank them all
Helmut Marko’s departure from Red Bull closes the door on an era defined by ruthless talent management, internal friction and an uncompromising vision that shaped champions and shattered careers
A harmonious McLaren beat the brute brilliance of Max Verstappen in 2025, but its collaborative approach hasn’t always succeeded against the razor-sharp focus of a one-driver F1 team
Formula 1’s DRS will be replaced by active aero and manual override in 2026. Find out all you need to know about it here
Lando Norris’ first F1 title was forged not just in speed, but in the mindset shift that finally uncovered his full potential
Who stood out in Formula 1 this year? Vote now to have your say on the highlights of the 2025 season
From Verstappen’s solo masterclass to Norris’s composed title win; Piastri’s late-season spark; Ferrari and Hamilton’s struggle; and the final DRS farewell, Abu Dhabi summed up F1 2025
Lando Norris and McLaren made F1 history in the desert – shame about the track though…
Kimi Antonelli looked like he’d have blasted to victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, no matter what rules F1 was racing under, says Mark Hughes. However, the result was once again overshadowed by the shortcomings of the series’ new regulations
F1 cut Suzuka’s energy limit by a megajoule, but the fundamental problem remains, says Mark Hughes
The real story behind Adrian Newey’s changing role at Aston Martin has nothing to do with the F1 team’s struggles, as Mark Hughes explains
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
As Verstappen threatens to leave Formula 1, can the sport just look the other way?
Aged 19, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest F1 driver ever to lead the world championship after victory in the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix. Here’s the new list of the five youngest drivers to top the table
Ferrari has emerged in front at the start of both 2026 F1 races so far, thanks to its turbo. Does it have enough to challenge Mercedes all season?
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