Carlos Sainz suggests 25 races is the limit for F1 calendar
Carlos Sainz warns that expanding the Formula 1 calendar beyond 25 races could reduce fan engagement and negatively impact team staff.
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Ricciardo eyes Le Mans racing with Verstappen as Ford deal faces delay
Daniel Ricciardo seeks a career-ending Le Mans outing alongside Max Verstappen, though a Mercedes-AMG commitment currently prevents Verstappen from joining Ford's Le Mans Hypercar program until 2028 at the earliest.
Formula 1 programmes benefit 500,000 young people in 71 countries
Formula 1 social impact initiatives reached over 500,000 young people across 71 countries during the 2025 season. The report highlights 29,000 schools participating in STEM Racing and a renewed £2.4 million engineering scholarship programme.
Sergio Perez signs contract extension with Cadillac Formula 1 Team
Sergio Perez has signed a contract extension with Cadillac Formula 1 Team that keeps him with the outfit until at least 2029. The deal provides stability for the fledgling team as Perez prepares to make his 300th career Grand Prix start in Mexico City.
Thomas Fuhr to become CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH
Audi will appoint Thomas Fuhr as CEO of Audi Formula Racing GmbH on November 1, 2026, to lead the division developing the Formula 1 drivetrain. Fuhr brings over 30 years of engineering experience, including a former role as managing director of Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains.
Lewis Hamilton directs Ferrari development for 2027 F1 challenger
Lewis Hamilton is providing technical feedback to Ferrari engineers to optimize the 2027 chassis and aerodynamic package. While working on future performance, Hamilton finished fourth at the United States Grand Prix after struggling with understeer issues.
Imola faces November 9 deadline for potential season finale
Formula 1 teams have booked hotels in Italy expecting the season to conclude at Imola instead of Qatar or Abu Dhabi. While FOM maintains the current schedule, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem stated the organization is prepared for a possible calendar change.
David Croft communicates with Pierre Gasly via Alpine radio
Sky commentator David Croft used a direct radio link to give Pierre Gasly practice start instructions during the United States Grand Prix. Alpine engineer Rob Gulliver described the interruption of the driver-engineer channel as a breach of the team's most sacred communication.
Rookie drivers replace regular starters for Alpine, Mercedes, Williams and Audi
Gabriele Mini, Frederik Vesti, Luke Browning, and Freddie Slater will step in for regular starters during upcoming sessions. These rookie entries aim to provide critical data for Alpine, Mercedes, Williams, and Audi to support their primary drivers in Mexico and Brazil.
Kimi Antonelli wins United States Grand Prix in Austin
Kimi Antonelli dominated the United States Grand Prix from pole position, finishing over 54 seconds ahead of George Russell. Russell finished eighth after receiving a five-second penalty, leaving him 123 points behind the Mercedes driver in the championship standings.
Oliver Bearman receives 10-second penalty for collision with Pierre Gasly
Stewards issued Oliver Bearman a 10-second penalty following a collision with Pierre Gasly at Turn 13 during the United States Grand Prix. The incident forced Bearman to retire his Haas due to floorboard damage, while Gasly secured 10th place to score a point.
Lewis Hamilton loses points due to Ferrari car setup issues
Lewis Hamilton struggled with massive understeer and low-speed balance during the United States Grand Prix, resulting in a fourth-place finish. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc demanded a tyre temperature investigation after finishing second behind race-winner Kimi Antonelli.
Liam Lawson finishes ninth at United States Grand Prix
Liam Lawson secured ninth place at the United States Grand Prix despite a distracting cockpit alarm malfunction. The result extends his lead as the best of the rest in the Drivers' Championship to 35 points ahead of Pierre Gasly.