Is 2025 F1’s most boring title battle ever?
The 2025 F1 title is as close as it gets – James Elson asks why it all feels so uneventful
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The 2026 Formula 1 season’s radical overhaul will reveal whether aero, engine, or driver skill holds the key to the championship’s future
F1’s 75th anniversary celebrations burst into life at an elaborate season-opening show. Since then, it’s missed plenty of opportunities to mark the momentous occasion, says Katy Fairman
James Elson runs the slide rule over the performances of the 2025 F1 grid so far – who’s impressed, and who’s flopped?
So often treated as an afterthought among Britain’s Formula 1 champions, Damon Hill’s story proves he was anything but, as Matt Bishop explains
Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been tougher than expected – but his focus is already on shaping a 2026 car he says will carry “my DNA”
McLaren will make motor sport history by auctioning three future competition cars – including a yet-to-be-raced Formula 1 chassis – before they even hit the track
Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull, but there are several unfilled seats in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, including two vacancies at the new Cadillac team. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death didn’t just change the company. It marked the begining of the end for Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at the head of the F1 team
The 2025 F1 title is as close as it gets – James Elson asks why it all feels so uneventful
The 2026 Formula 1 season’s radical overhaul will reveal whether aero, engine, or driver skill holds the key to the championship’s future
F1’s 75th anniversary celebrations burst into life at an elaborate season-opening show. Since then, it’s missed plenty of opportunities to mark the momentous occasion, says Katy Fairman
James Elson runs the slide rule over the performances of the 2025 F1 grid so far – who’s impressed, and who’s flopped?
So often treated as an afterthought among Britain’s Formula 1 champions, Damon Hill’s story proves he was anything but, as Matt Bishop explains
Lewis Hamilton’s first season at Ferrari has been tougher than expected – but his focus is already on shaping a 2026 car he says will carry “my DNA”
McLaren will make motor sport history by auctioning three future competition cars – including a yet-to-be-raced Formula 1 chassis – before they even hit the track
Max Verstappen is staying at Red Bull, but there are several unfilled seats in the 2026 F1 driver line-ups, including two vacancies at the new Cadillac team. Here are the contracts in place, rumoured deals and who could end up where during silly season
Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz’s death didn’t just change the company. It marked the begining of the end for Christian Horner’s two-decade reign at the head of the F1 team
Alpine sits at the bottom of the F1 championship table this year; its drivers struggling with the car. But one change due in 2026 could transform its fortunes, says Mark Hughes
When you’re falling behind, there’s less risk in trying something different. Which is why F1 drivers can ace grands prix and still get beaten by a slower team-mate — as Oscar Piastri and Lewis Hamilton know too well
The valuation of a Formula 1 team may seem an esoteric consideration for F1 followers. But it can have a huge impact upon events and the landscape upon which the…
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
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
The 2025 F1 title is as close as it gets – James Elson asks why it all feels so uneventful
The 2026 Formula 1 season’s radical overhaul will reveal whether aero, engine, or driver skill holds the key to the championship’s future
F1’s 75th anniversary celebrations burst into life at an elaborate season-opening show. Since then, it’s missed plenty of opportunities to mark the momentous occasion, says Katy Fairman
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