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29th April 2025
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’ve always been very hard on myself’ – Inside Lando Norris’ battle to deliver his best on and off the track
Lando Norris will return to the scene of his maiden Formula 1 victory at this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, marking a full circle moment in the British youngster’s career.
F1 NATION: Piastri to push on? Norris to bounce back? Verstappen the underdog? It’s our Miami Grand Prix preview
After a week off, Formula 1 bursts back into action with the Miami Grand Prix. But who’s looking hot and who has work to do heading to Florida? Our F1 Nation crew are here to preview all the action…
Marc Marquez tops post-round test at Jerez, Yamaha headline with engine gains
Testing is done at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto with plenty of findings and progress.
KTM targets long-term development at the Jerez Test
Following a strong showing in Jerez, KTM looks ahead to the future development of the RC16 as they aim to return to the top step of the podium.
28th April 2025
Marc Gene hails Ferrari’s Hamilton/Leclerc line-up as the ‘best’ in F1 – but admits he felt ‘sorry’ for Sainz
Ex-Formula 1 driver Marc Gene reckons Ferrari boast the strongest line-up in the sport with their 2025 pairing, having highlighted how well Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are working together and “pushing each other”.
IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix
After five races in six weeks, the paddock got a well-earned chance to catch its breath a little before the next trip, which sees a return to one of the newest venues on the calendar.
Aston Martin boss Cowell explains how wind tunnel has ‘opened our eyes’ to new tricks
Andy Cowell has admitted to Aston Martin’s new wind tunnel “opening our eyes” in the weeks since it went live, with the team “looking forward to making a faster race car” as a result.
How to follow Miami Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Miami Grand Prix, which takes place from 2-4 May.
LIVE TEXT: 2025 Jerez Test
Stay up to date with all the goings-on in the south of Spain amid a crucial one-day Test.
HINCHCLIFFE: Why I’m so impressed by Norris’ unconventional and unflinchingly honest approach to his racing
IndyCar star and F1 TV pundit looks at how Lando Norris is forging his own unusual path when it comes to being totally upfront and honest about his driving in the heavily scrutinised world of Formula 1...
F1 ICONS: MotoGP legend Casey Stoner on the ‘freaking phenomenally talented drivers’ who have inspired him
Casey Stoner’s unmistakable style on a motorcycle made him one of the legends of MotoGP, the Australian claiming two World Championships and 38 top-class wins across his career.
BARRETTO: The Saudi Arabian GP proved things are starting to click for Williams’ new all-star driver line-up
After the first five races of the 2025 season, F1.com's Lawrence Barretto chats to Williams boss James Vowles and his two drivers Alex Albon and new recruit Carlos Sainz...
Tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz attends Spanish GP: "It's unbelievable"
The four time Grand Slam winner joined a packed Circuito de Jerez - Angel Nieto in witnessing a truly stunning Grand Prix.
27th April 2025
Mr P1: Alex Marquez clinches maiden win as Quartararo makes rostrum return
The #73 is Mr P2 no more! Quartararo and Bagnaia join the new World Championship leader on the Spanish GP rostrum as Marc Marquez crashes...
Fabio Quartararo wins Rider of the Race!
A brilliant performance from the French rider saw him pick up the fans' vote at the Spanish GP in addition to his P2 finish.
“The news is certainly good and very encouraging” – Jorge Martin injury update
‘The Martinator’ is back in Spain and the recovery is going well, with Aprilia issuing an update from MotoGP Medical Director Angel Charte.
26th April 2025
Marquez clinches Jerez Sprint victory as Quartararo crashes
A Lap 2 crash for the impressive Frenchman sees the #93 capitalise for a record-equalling fifth straight Tissot Sprint win.
Theme park fun, discos with Russell and architect dreams – Getting to know the real Kimi Antonelli
As one of several rookies on the 2025 grid, Kimi Antonelli is the next driver to face F1.com’s Getting to Know quickfire questions.
The ‘important’ lessons F1 is learning from the development of sustainable fuels in F2 and F3 ahead of 2026
Innovation in Formula 1 goes beyond the looks of the cars and, with looming regulation changes on the horizon, fuels are becoming an ever-increasing focus for teams and power unit manufacturers in the chase for performance.
Slap on the wrist! Marc and Alex Marquez fined for pitlane red light
Both MM93 and AM73 headed out just that bit early in Q2 - earning some attention from the FIM MotoGP Stewards.
Quartararo unleashes a showstopper for stunning Jerez pole
A heroic late dash to the top sees 'El Diablo' depose Marc Marquez to take his and Yamaha's first pole since 2022.
Sainz: Madrid circuit 'can be best in the world'
Madrid's Madring Formula 1 circuit can host the best race on the calendar when it debuts next season, according to home driver Carlos Sainz.
F1 EXPLAINS: Ask an F1 Team Principal with Alpine boss Oliver Oakes
“You've got to balance what everybody wants, but also you’ve got to make the right choices for the team. You're never going to make everyone happy all the time.” Oliver Oakes is telling the F1 Explains podcast about his job.
'It's impressive and exciting' – Team principals laud F1's motorsport ladder for preparing rookies
Several F1 team principals have been sharing words of praise for how the new generation of rookies are adapting to the sport, with the likes of Kimi Antonelli, Ollie Bearman and Isack Hadjar impressing their bosses in how they have performed so far.
Madrid Madring track layout for 2026 revealed
Organisers of Madrid's new Spanish Grand Prix venue have revealed the 22-corner circuit layout, including an extremely banked corner called 'La Monumental'.
Gravel trap to P1: Alex Marquez storms to record-breaking top spot in Jerez
A fast Turn 5 crash was followed by an all-time lap record for the #73 as Bagnaia and Morbidelli cement top three spots.
'That's what you need to fight for a championship' – Verstappen reveals key Piastri trait that could help him in title battle
Max Verstappen has praised Oscar Piastri for his “calm” approach to racing, with the reigning World Champion suggesting that the McLaren driver – who is now leading the Drivers’ standings – has the qualities needed to battle for the title.
‘It's all about patience’ – Bortoleto admits transition from F2 title winner to F1 backmarker is ‘not easy’
Gabriel Bortoleto has admitted that making the transition from winning championships in F2 and F3 to running near the back of the field in Formula 1 has been challenging, with the Kick Sauber driver acknowledging that “it's all about having patience” as he looks to continuously improve.
How Hamilton helped Idris, Pitt bring 'F1' movie to life
With real race cars and Lewis Hamilton advising, Damson Idris talks the realism of filming June's "F1" movie.
25th April 2025
Pavesio on Yamaha’s V4 engine: “We want to be ready for a wildcard”
Yamaha’s boss sheds some light on a very hot topic following Augusto Fernandez’s recent test at Valencia.
McLaren to leave Formula E after 2024-25 season
McLaren will leave the all-electric Formula E championship at the end of the 2024-25 season to focus on Formula 1, IndyCar and a new hypercar project from 2027 in the World Endurance Championship.
Minor refinements to 2025 regulations agreed at F1 Commission meeting
The second meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in 2025 took place on Tuesday, with key topics discussed including minor refinements to the 2025 regulations as well as progress on the regulations for 2026.
‘I’m 2000% behind him’ – Vasseur backs Hamilton amid early Ferrari struggles as he insists ‘potential is there’
Fred Vasseur has reiterated that he is “2000% behind” Lewis Hamilton after the Briton experienced a tough weekend at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the team boss confident that the “potential is there” once Hamilton becomes more comfortable with the car.
Introducing: Rider of the Race!
From the Spanish GP onwards, fans can vote for who they think Sunday’s Grand Prix standout rider is.
F1 bosses discuss new 'catch-up' performance rules
Formula 1 bosses agree in principle to changes that would allow engine manufacturers facing a performance shortfall under next year's new rules to catch up.
Larson miscue ends in crash at Indy 500 practice
Kyle Larson experienced his first IndyCar crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hitting the Turn 1 wall during open testing on the 2.5-mile oval.
Horner repeats message over Verstappen’s future as he stresses ‘we win and we lose together’
Christian Horner has doubled down on his comments over Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future, insisting that the reigning four-time World Champion’s focus “is here” at Red Bull Racing.
Marc makes winning look easy - It isn't
Former MotoGP™ commentator Nick Harris explores the thin line between glory and disaster on two wheels.
‘I was very proud on the pit wall’ – Stella recalls crucial moment of teamwork between Norris and Piastri’s Race Engineers in Jeddah
McLaren may have two drivers fighting for the World Championship title, but Team Principal Andrea Stella detailed a pit wall moment between the two camps at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that gave him a swell of pride.
Bayer admits Lawson left ‘sad and puzzled' by Red Bull seat swap as he predicts New Zealand driver 'will be back and he will be quick'
Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer believes Liam Lawson will soon rediscover his form, predicting the New Zealander “will be back and he will be quick”.
What you might have missed: the European tour begins at Jerez
Round 5 is live as MotoGP™ rolls into Jerez for the Estrella Galicia 0,0 Grand Prix of Spain.
EA Sports F1 25 preview: Aiming for the championships with Braking Point
Braking Point returns in EA F1 25, with new difficulty levels and a continuation of the game's story.
24th April 2025
Alex Marquez shines at Jerez with P1 in FP1 despite crash
The #73 got ahead of his brother to take the bragging rights for the opening session of the 2025 Estrella Galicia 0,0 Spanish Grand Prix.
Vasseur calls for Ferrari to be more ‘consistent’ as he highlights where team needs to improve
Fred Vasseur has called for more consistency from Ferrari following the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, as Charles Leclerc grabbed the team's first Grand Prix podium of the season in Jeddah.
Doohan praises Alpine for removing pressure around his future with the team
Jack Doohan has hailed the efforts of Alpine to remove pressure from him, after rumours that he would be dropped from the team swirled before a wheel had been turned this season.
F1: Chequered Flag
Harry Benjamin & Andrew Benson talk Verstappen & Cadillac plus hear from Guenther Steiner.
IndyCar testing plagued by near 3-hour delay
IndyCar drivers were called to pit lane shortly after noon Wednesday, signaling the start of two days of testing could begin after a nearly three-hour delay because of internet connectivity issues.
General Motors approved as F1 PU supplier for '29
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has approved General Motors as an official power unit supplier from the 2029 season onwards.
F1: The Academy documentary series to launch on Netflix in May
F1 ACADEMY has announced that F1: The Academy, the highly anticipated documentary series produced by Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, will launch globally on Netflix on May 28, 2025.
‘I need to chill out’ – Norris opens up on early-season mindset as he admits to putting ‘too much pressure on myself’
Lando Norris has openly shared his thoughts and feelings after a rollercoaster Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, admitting that he is applying “a bit too much pressure” on himself to be perfect weekend in, weekend out.
GM Performance Power Units approved as F1 power unit supplier
GM Performance Power Units LLC. – founded by TWG Motorsports and General Motors to build powertrains for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team – has been officially approved as an F1 power unit supplier starting in 2029 by the FIA.
BEYOND THE GRID: McLaren chief Piers Thynne on the team’s championship transformation and life at Woking
Tom Clarkson’s guest on this week’s Beyond The Grid podcast is McLaren’s Chief Operating Officer, Piers Thynne, who has been with the team since 2008.
PALMER: Verstappen’s Turn 1 penalty proved decisive in Jeddah, so were the stewards right?
Former F1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer analyses the key moment in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix...
General Motors wins F1 engine approval for 2029
US car company General Motors is formally approved as a Formula 1 engine supplier for the 2029 season.
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tough quiz questions on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Were you paying attention to all the action at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on the weekend?.
Horner hails ‘most competitive race to date’ for Red Bull as he insists 'we were quicker' than McLaren in Jeddah
Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner was full of praise for his team for the way they turned the car around in Saudi Arabia, from off the pace on Friday to in the mix for the win on Sunday.
23rd April 2025
Hamilton-backed burger chain to shut UK outlets
The vegan burger chain backed by Lewis Hamilton and Leanardo DiCaprio is closing all of its UK restaurants, a spokesperson has confirmed to ESPN.
Rally boss Wilson nominated for FIA role
The head of motorsport's world governing body, the FIA, has nominated former rally driver and M-Sport founder Malcolm Wilson to take the position left vacant by fellow-Briton Robert Reid as deputy president for sport.
‘One of my most difficult days in Formula 1’ – Doohan pinpoints area for improvement after challenging Saudi Arabian GP
Jack Doohan is focused on improving his single lap pace after a difficult qualifying in Saudi Arabia saw Alpine attempt an “adventurous” strategy on Sunday.
Bortoleto ‘didn’t see’ Alonso during close shave in Jeddah as Kick Sauber struggle to take positives from difficult weekend
Grabriel Bortoleto explained his too close for comfort moment with Fernando Alonso at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on a difficult weekend for Kick Sauber.
Wilson nominated as FIA deputy president for sport
Leading rally team boss Malcolm Wilson is nominated as the new deputy president for sport at motorsport's governing body the FIA.
UPDATE: Martin set to fly home after leaving hospital
Aprilia offered another update on the World Champion as he gets set to return to Spain on the 26th of April.
Martin's recovery progresses after hospital discharge
The World Champion offered an update for fans after finally leaving hospital in Qatar.
Alonso says Aston Martin ‘need to get used to’ not scoring in 2025 as he reflects on dramatic near-miss with protégé Bortoleto in Jeddah
Fernando Alonso’s race result in Saudi Arabia might have read P11, agonisingly close to the points, but that did not tell the true story of how his Grand Prix unfolded.
TECH WEEKLY: How McLaren are making the difference in F1’s intriguing 2025 aerodynamic race
Downforce, aero efficiency and aero balance through a circuit’s speed range are the three main determinants of competitiveness, and in the five races to date we have seen a pattern emerging between the top four cars.
POWER RANKINGS: Who lit up the streets of Jeddah during the Saudi Arabian GP weekend?
Oscar Piastri made a statement with his third victory of the 2025 season at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. But who else impressed around the streets of Jeddah? Check out the latest Power Rankings scores and overall leaderboard below...
‘Nothing I could have done’ – Hadjar reveals the ‘super-frustrating’ reason he didn’t score bigger in Saudi Arabian GP
Isack Hadjar was pleasantly surprised to score points at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but was left frustrated by the team work of the Williams pairing to deny him further progress through the order.
Ocon admits Haas struggled with ‘quite a few things’ in Saudi Arabia while Bearman takes positives from first triple header
Neither Haas driver could climb up into the points on Sunday in Jeddah, with Ollie Bearman finishing 13th and Esteban Ocon in P14. Both admitted to struggles in Saudi Arabia, with the team trying differing strategies in a bid to make something happen.
22nd April 2025
‘Our worst performance so far’ – Wolff left searching for answers after Mercedes’ low-key display in Saudi Arabian GP
Toto Wolff did not mince his words in the aftermath of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, even if on paper his team’s performance did not look too terrible. George Russell started third and finished fifth, while Kimi Antonelli started fifth and came home sixth.
Jerez classics: the best of the Spanish GP
A piece of history at every corner, Jerez has been a staple on the calendar and for good reason.
Title-chasing Norris won't repeat King's Day party
Lando Norris has said he will not be attending King's Day in Amsterdam this year as he is concentrating on his bid to become Formula 1 world champion.
Andalusia: a bikers' paradise awaits at the Spanish Grand Prix
If you are passionate about motorcycles, sports and the outdoors, don't miss the Spanish GP in Jerez from 25th to 27th April 2025.
Will Verstappen modify his driving after penalty?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Saudi Arabia – Who leaves Jeddah the happiest and who has work to do?
Oscar Piastri ended the first triple header of 2025 in the best way possible as he snatched victory under the lights in Saudi Arabia – but many of his rivals will be pining for the break after a lacklustre performance in the desert. Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers from Jeddah…
F1 NATION: Piastri makes a statement to finish F1’s triple header on top – it’s our Saudi Arabian GP review
Oscar Piastri did it again, the Australian winning in Saudi Arabia to wrestle the championship lead from team mate Lando Norris. But McLaren know Red Bull are hot on their heels, with Max Verstappen not finishing too far behind the race winner at the end of a pulsating Grand Prix.
Verstappen’s pseudo-silence spoke volumes of the dissatisfaction in F1
The world champion went from one masterclass on the track to another off it with his discontent at recent FIA rule changes.
Tsunoda labels collision with Gasly ‘a great shame’ after Red Bull racer misses out on vital learning in Saudi Arabian GP
Yuki Tsunoda reflected that “I don’t think I could have done better” to avoid contact with Pierre Gasly on the opening lap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – the incident having eliminated both drivers from the race.
Drivers, teams who need a reset after F1's first five races
It's been a whirlwind to start the F1 season, five races in six weekends, and these names could use a breather.
Title-chasing Norris won't repeat King's Day party
Lando Norris has said he will not be attending King's Day in Amsterdam this year as he is concentrating on his bid to become Formula 1 world champion.
21st April 2025
Albon and Sainz praise teamwork as Saudi Arabia double points finish puts Williams fifth in standings
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon both scored for Williams in Saudi Arabia to lift their team back above Haas into fifth in the standings. Sainz recorded his strongest finish of the season with eighth as he came home ‘best of the rest’ while Albon was hot on his heels in ninth.
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: As Leclerc bags his first podium of the year, why is Ferrari’s race pace at odds with their Qualifying performance?
Charles Leclerc admitted in Saudi Arabia that his third place in the Grand Prix was a “dream result” given the current state of competitiveness of his Ferrari. But how did Leclerc manage to seal a first podium of the season, and why is his car not behaving as he would like?.
Gasly explains ‘unfortunate’ Lap 1 clash with Tsunoda in Jeddah as chance for Alpine to score ‘good points’ goes begging
Pierre Gasly has conceded that incidents such as his first-lap clash with Yuki Tsunoda at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix “should not happen”.
Norris: Ferrari, Red Bull 'just as quick' as McLaren
Lando Norris pointed to Ferrari's speed in Saudi Arabia as proof that McLaren's car is not as dominant as some onlookers say.
Hamilton ‘fighting the car every corner’ in Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver suffers ‘tough’ race
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he was “fighting the car every corner” during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the Ferrari driver could only manage seventh at the chequered flag on Sunday.
Brown and Horner share contrasting views on Verstappen’s penalty in Saudi Arabia
McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner have each given their take on the five-second time penalty handed to Max Verstappen during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with the two parties taking contrasting views on the punishment.
Augusto Fernandez continues to replace Oliveira for Spanish GP
The #7 will be back to his deputising duty as the Portuguese star continues to recover.
TIME SCHEDULE: Spanish GP
We’re back in Europe and start off with an instant classic: don’t miss a lap from Jerez.
HOT HEADLINES: the state of play as MotoGP™’s European stint begins at Jerez
Historically all about horsepower, when the most exciting sport on Earth is in town, it’s of a different kind: welcome to the Spanish Grand Prix!.
How Piastri-Verstappen incident led to McLaren's Saudi win
After nearly colliding on Lap 1 Max Verstappen was forced to yield to eventual Saudi GP winner Oscar Piastri.
What the teams said – Race day in Saudi Arabia
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit.
Oscar Piastri ‘proud’ after becoming first Australian in 15 years to lead F1 title race
Oscar Piastri put Australia on top of the Formula One world championship for the first time since 2010 on Sunday but the McLaren driver said he was still a long way from where he wanted to be despite his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix victory.
Max on penalty: People can't handle 'truth'
Max Verstappen refused to offer his opinion on the decisive penalty that cost him victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying "people can't handle the full truth.".
Hamilton: 'Nothing positive' to take from P7
A downbeat Lewis Hamilton said there was nothing positive to take from his seventh-place finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Verstappen says 'people can't handle the full truth' after Saudi penalty
Max Verstappen would not discuss the penalty he was given in Saudi Arabia for fear of getting into trouble, writes Andrew Benson.
Norris: Fourth in Saudi GP was best I could do
Lando Norris said there was nothing more he could do after finishing fourth in Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and losing his Formula 1 championship lead to winning McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
Piastri on top of the world after Saudi GP win
Oscar Piastri put Australia on top of the Formula 1 world championship for the first time since 2010 on Sunday but the McLaren driver said he was still a long way from where he wanted to be despite his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix victory.
Saudi 'horrible' & 2025 looking 'painful' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton describes his Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as “horrible” and says he has no explanation for his lack of pace in the Ferrari.
‘I make my life pretty tough’ – Norris reflects on his recovery to P4 in Jeddah as he singles out area to improve
Lando Norris climbed from 10th to fourth at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, recovering from a crash in Qualifying to narrowly miss out on a podium berth, with a result he labelled ‘the best I could achieve’.
