Quartararo wrestles pole from Marquez in front of rapturous home crowd
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14th June 2025
Alonso admits Aston Martin’s position in Canada ‘difficult to guess’
Fernando Alonso is still waiting for the pecking order to become clear at the Canadian Grand Prix after a decent Friday saw the Aston Martin driver end second practice in fifth place on the timesheets.
Vasseur responds to 'disrespectful' speculation on his Ferrari future
Fred Vasseur has shared his reaction to speculation over his future at Ferrari, with the Frenchman labelling the talk surrounding the squad as “disrespectful” as well as admitting that the rumours are “really hurting the team”.
F1 steward Warwick suspended for Canadian GP
Formula 1 steward Derek Warwick has been suspended from his duties for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix for "recent unauthorised media comments.".
FIA steward Warwick suspended for Canadian GP
Former driver Derek Warwick is suspended from his role as a steward at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell keen to manage expectations after topping FP2 in Canada
After topping the timesheets during second practice for the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell was keen to explain that he maximised the Mercedes’ performance and insisted that “you’ve got to be a little bit realistic”.
Watch the highlights as Russell tops FP2 in Canada
George Russell led the way during second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and the other Silver Arrows car of Kimi Antonelli.
Ride onboard with Russell for the fastest Friday lap in Canada
George Russell ended Friday on top at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Briton setting the fastest lap of the day during Free Practice 2.
Norris reflects on ‘worst Friday of the year’ for McLaren in Canada
Lando Norris has labelled his “tricky” opening day of action at the Canadian Grand Prix as the “worst Friday of the year” for McLaren, with team mate Oscar Piastri also acknowledging that the squad are aiming to take a step forward in order to keep up with their rivals in Montreal.
Verstappen identifies improvement target for Red Bull in Canada
The usual competitive order was shaken up on the first day of running for the Canadian Grand Prix, as both Red Bull drivers found it a challenge to keep pace with their rivals and Max Verstappen expressed a belief that his performance regressed across the sessions.
What the teams said – Friday in Canada
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday Practice at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Leclerc 'feeling sorry for the whole team' after ‘very stupid’ crash
Charles Leclerc admitted to “feeling sorry for the whole team” after the Ferrari driver’s “very stupid” crash during Friday’s first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, which left him with only a handful of laps to his name.
Albon hails ‘very positive’ Friday in Canada for Williams
Alex Albon was pleased with a “very positive” Friday for Williams at the Canadian Grand Prix after nearing the top end of the timesheets in both practice sessions, while Carlos Sainz ended the day feeling confident about where the squad are ahead of Qualifying.
Chambers conquers Montreal Qualifying to take pole
Chloe Chambers kicked her title challenge up a gear in Montreal as the Red Bull Ford driver secured her third consecutive F1 ACADEMY pole position.
Can Mercedes stay on top ahead of McLaren in Canada?
George Russell got his first FP2 top-spot of the year as he set the pace for Mercedes at a sunny but chilly Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Meanwhile championship leaders McLaren had one of their trickiest - if not trickiest - opening practice days of the year.
Director: Hamilton crucial to making of 'F1' movie
Brad Pitt's soon-to-be-released Formula One movie could not have been made without Lewis Hamilton, director Joseph Kosinski said on Friday.
Russell tops Canada practice; Leclerc sits out
George Russell set the pace for Mercedes in the second Canadian Grand Prix practice on Friday after Red Bull's Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen led the opening session at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Leclerc: Ferrari not satisfied with current form
Charles Leclerc said Ferrari is not satisfied with how the team is fairing and reaffirmed his commitment following rumors he was looking to leave the Scuderia.
Watch FP1 highlights as Verstappen tops session in Canada
Max Verstappen set a blistering lap to head the field in the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out the Williams pair of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at the end of the busy hour.
Horner reveals Verstappen apologised to team after Russell clash
Christian Horner has revealed that Max Verstappen apologised to the Red Bull team following his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, an incident that saw the Dutchman drop from P5 to P10 at the chequered flag due to a 10-second time penalty.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from FP2 in Canada
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
WATCH: Stroll crashes during second practice in Canada
Lance Stroll’s first day back in action for Aston Martin at the Canadian Grand Prix did not end the way he might have hoped after suffering a crash in second practice.
Russell leads the field during FP2 in Canada
George Russell ended Friday’s running at the Canadian Grand Prix on top as he went fastest in second practice, the Mercedes driver getting the better of Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli in another action-packed hour.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Canada
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas), James VOWLES (Williams).
Ferrari boss slams Italian media after rumours
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur lashed out at the Italian media after reports he is on the verge of being sacked from the Formula 1 team.
Piastri sees 'cooler' stats ahead after five wins
Oscar Piastri could stand alone after Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix as the only Australian to win six or more races in a single Formula 1 season, but the 24-year-old has bigger and better statistics in his sights.
Verstappen tops Canada FP1 as Leclerc crashes
Red Bull's Max Verstappen led first practice for the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix on Friday while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed and runaway leaders McLaren made a comparatively slow start to the weekend.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from FP1 for the Canadian GP
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
WATCH: Leclerc crashes during FP1 in Canada
Charles Leclerc brought out the red flags early on during the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix as he unexpectedly crashed into the barrier, giving Ferrari a significant repair job ahead of the rest of the weekend.
Verstappen tops FP1 in Canada as Leclerc crash triggers red flags
Max Verstappen has topped the timesheets during the first practice hour ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver setting the pace from the Williams pair of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz while Charles Leclerc brought out an early red flag after hitting the barriers.
McLaren's 'worst Friday' of season, says Norris
Lando Norris says McLaren had their "worst Friday of the year so far" after finishing behind George Russell in Canadian Grand Prix practice.
Mario Kart World review: A world away from what came before
Mario Kart World adds a brand new mechanic to the series' formula -- and while it doesn't always hit, it's still loads of fun.
Why Verstappen the Villain and Verstappen the Vulnerable are great for F1
Dutch four-time world champion rose to fame as something of a scoundrel and has showed signs of reverting to type. Max Verstappen rose to fame as something of a villain.
NASCAR's Mexico City Cup race hits travel snags
NASCAR's first Cup Series race outside the United States was off to a bumpy start Friday with several teams yet to arrive in Mexico City because of travel issues in North Carolina.
13th June 2025
Antonelli identifies key issue that led to triple header struggles
Kimi Antonelli has cited his struggles with the new C6 tyre as being one of the key reasons behind his difficulties during the recent triple header of races, with the Italian admitting that his issues with the compound “took some confidence away”.
Bearman and Ocon 'proud' as Haas mark 200th race in Canada
Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon are looking forward to a “special” weekend ahead in Canada as Haas prepare to celebrate their 200th Grand Prix in Formula 1, one in which they are also hoping for a good performance after failing to score points last time out in Spain.
Red Bull agree deal to buy Newcastle Falcons and keep Premiership club afloat
Red Bull has agreed a deal to buy Newcastle Falcons which includes a commitment to keep the club in the city and will ensure the Premiership remains a 10-team competition next season.
Sports quiz of the week: US Open golf, F1 and a niche world championship
Have you been paying attention to the big and small stories in football, motor racing, rugby league and cricket?. Continue reading...
Hamlin to miss Mexico City after birth of son
Denny Hamlin will miss NASCAR's first international race of the modern era to remain in North Carolina following the birth of his child.
Russell 'surprised' Verstappen took 'responsibility' for Spain clash
George Russell admits that he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen "had taken responsibility" for their clash in Spain via social media, and that they hadn't discussed the incident despite bumping into each other at the airport.
Threat of race ban ‘not changing my approach’ says Verstappen
Max Verstappen has reflected that “we all live and learn” following his collision with George Russell last time out in Spain, with the Dutchman now keen to move on and “try to have a good weekend” at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Hadjar admits Red Bull call up would be ‘scary’
Isack Hadjar has conceded that he “wouldn’t feel ready” for a Red Bull promotion at this stage of his Formula 1 journey, though the Frenchman is also “curious” to find out what would happen if bosses made the call.
FIA Thursday press conference – Canada
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix from the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal.
Norris concedes it's a matter of 'when' he and Piastri come to blows
Lando Norris believes it is a case of 'when' and not 'if' he and McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri come to blows on track in their battle for this year's Formula 1 World title.
All the talking points ahead of the Canadian GP
After a week off to recharge the batteries, the Formula 1 fraternity has swapped Europe for North America – drivers and teams gearing up for what promises to be another action-packed weekend in Canada.
How Stroll bounced back in time for his home race
Lance Stroll was the talk of the town as the Formula 1 paddock reconvened in Montreal, the Canadian recovering from a medical procedure in time to take part in his home grand prix this weekend.
Verstappen vows to 'race like I always do'
Max Verstappen vowed to "race like I always do" despite finding himself on the verge of a one-race ban.
Reluctant Stroll brushes off recovery questions
Lance Stroll stayed cagey on the details surrounding his quick recovery from the injury which ruled him out of the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago.
Vasseur 'the person to take Ferrari to top' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur "is the person to take us to the top" amid the team's struggles so far this season.
Hamilton backs Ferrari boss amid exit reports
Lewis Hamilton declared Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur "the person to take us to the top" amid fresh reports the team is considering sacking him.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the build-up ahead of the Canadian GP weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix weekend in Montreal.
Hamilton backs Vasseur to take Ferrari 'to the top'
Lewis Hamilton has given his backing to Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur amid speculation over the Frenchman’s future at the squad, with Hamilton stating that Vasseur is “the person to take us to the top”.
Lewis Hamilton has ‘zero doubts’ that he will be in F1 for several more seasons
Lewis Hamilton insisted he will be in Formula One for several years as he moved to defend the disappointing start to his Ferrari career.
How to watch 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix: ESPN schedule
It's time for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix! Will Max Verstappen defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch this weekend's action on ESPN.
Russell 'a bit surprised' by Verstappen apology
George Russell said he did not expect Max Verstappen to take responsibility for their clash in Spain because "it's quite unlike him.".
Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare
Hugh Dennis presents a tribute to the late Bill Dare.
Arcade racer Formula Legends gets first playable demo
Formula Legends aims to be an easily approachable alternative to deeper racing sims.
FIA Assembly votes in favour of statute changes
Formula 1's governing body approved statute changes on Thursday that critics say will make it harder to challenge FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's bid for re-election.
Paatz announced as F1 ACADEMY Montreal Wild Card
F1 ACADEMY has joined forces with Gatorade in a new partnership, while German driver Mathilda Paatz will join the grid this weekend in Montreal.
Good that Verstappen took accountability - Russell
George Russell says he was "surprised" that Max Verstappen took accountability for colliding with the Mercedes driver during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Stroll reveals details of private test as he prepares to return to cockpit
Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll has revealed details of a private test he undertook at the Circuit Paul Ricard in order to prepare for his return to Formula 1 this weekend in Montreal – having missed the previous race in Spain after undergoing a medical procedure on his wrist.
12th June 2025
FIA changes pass amid warnings of 'dark period'
Controversial changes to the statutes of Formula 1's governing body the FIA are passed by members despite a warning the organisation is in a "dark period of democratic backsliding".
Rally driver Doretto, 21, dies in testing crash
Italian rally driver Matteo Doretto has died in a crash while testing his car in Poland, according to the European Rally Championship. He was 21.
The most important facts and trivia ahead of the Canadian GP
Formula 1 makes the trip from Europe to North America this weekend for Round 10 on the calendar, the Canadian Grand Prix. Ahead of the race, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.
Who are the favourites as F1 moves on to Canada?
Formula 1 moves from Europe to North America this weekend for the Canadian Grand Prix, with McLaren arriving into the event off the back of a 1-2 result last time out in Spain.
“I’m listening to the proposal” – Poncharal on Guenther Steiner involvement with Tech3
The Tech3 boss tells all amid the possibility of a collaboration with the ex-F1 team principal for Haas Racing.
A Max Verstappen ban? How world champion could miss a Formula 1 race
Max Verstappen heads to the Canadian Grand Prix on the brink of a one-race ban with one more infringement could see him miss out on valuable championship points.
Remembering Ayrton Senna’s mesmerising ‘Lap of the Gods’
At the 1993 European Grand Prix, Brazilian three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna delivered an opening lap so great it became known as the ‘Lap of the Gods’.
The ultimate Father’s Day gift guide for F1 fans
With Father’s Day coming up, this is your chance to fuel his F1 fandom. Discover exclusive merchandise, tickets or an experience that puts him directly in the driver's seat. This is your F1-themed Father’s Day wish-list, delivered.
The storylines to look out for as F1 ACADEMY returns in Canada
F1 ACADEMY gets back up and running in Montreal this weekend as the series makes its first visit to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
How Max Verstappen ended up one penalty point away from a one-race ban
Max Verstappen heads to the Canadian Grand Prix on the brink of a one-race ban with one more infringement could see him miss out on valuable championship points.
Fittipaldi on his ‘courage’ to become a World Champion
Two-time F1 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi talks about his career in a special Beyond The Grid Legends episode.
What time is the Canadian GP and how can I watch it?
Formula 1 moves on to Montreal this weekend as the drivers and teams head to the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve for the Canadian Grand Prix.
How to stream the Canadian GP on F1 TV Premium
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend as the paddock heads to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live on F1 TV.
Stroll to return to action for Canadian Grand Prix
Lance Stroll was forced to sit out of the Spanish Grand Prix for Aston Martin, with the Canadian needing to undergo a medical procedure.
Watch the APXGP team meet for the first time in the 'F1' movie
Another new clip has dropped ahead of the release of *F1 The Movie* later this month.
Aston confirm Lance Stroll recovery for home race
Lance Stroll has been cleared to race at his home event, the Canadian Grand Prix, Aston Martin has confirmed.
Stroll fit to return for Canadian GP
Lance Stroll is fit to race at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix after missing the last race in Spain with injury, his Aston Martin team say.
11th June 2025
What to know ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix
Everything you need to know as Formula 1 heads to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for round 10 of the 2025 season.
All the ex-F1 drivers competing at Le Mans
As the Formula 1 paddock prepares to move on to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, several familiar faces from F1 past will be gearing up to compete in the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans, taking place on Saturday, June 14 through to Sunday, June 15.
10 tricky quiz questions on F1 history in Canada
The F1 circus will arrive in Montreal this week for the Canadian Grand Prix. Warm up for the race with our quick-fire quiz...
What tyres will drivers have for the Canadian GP?
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in play across the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
What is the weather forecast for the Canadian GP?
Canada will host Round 10 of the 2025 F1 season this weekend, but what does the weather have in store for the drivers in Montreal?.
Yamaha’s V4 journey so far: what we know as testing continues in Barcelona
From announcing that a V4 engine is in development to on-track tests, Yamaha’s switch is one of the hottest tech talking points of the year.
MotoGP silly season 2025: the rumour mill begins for 2026 line-up
Just a quarter of the way through a mammoth 2025 season and already, 2026 and beyond has honed into view.
Aldeguer undergoes successful arm pump surgery
The BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rookie had the operation on Tuesday after the Aragon Test and will be ready to race at the team’s home round at Mugello.
'Not perfect' start to season but Norris 'still happy'
McLaren driver Lando Norris talks to BBC Sport's F1 correspondent Andrew Benson about his start to the Formula 1 season, working with team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen's racing style.
Norris on 'doing it my way' and racing against Verstappen
Lando Norris tells BBC Sport why being "a great team-mate" helps keep the harmony within McLaren and discusses the challenge of racing against Max Verstappen.
Suárez sees global potential as he leads NASCAR into Mexico
Daniel Suárez returns to race in Mexico for the first time in a decade, and he thinks this is just the beginning of NASCAR's world tour.
F1 25 update 1.03 refines track limits and brings stability improvements
Patch 1.03 for EA Sports F1 25 has an array of fixes in store.
Feel F1 performance for yourself: Take home Red Bull's RB17 for $6.7m
If you have $6.7 million to spare, you can experience F1 speeds yourself, with Red Bull's RB17 offering mind-bending performance to the public.
Hamilton responds to speculation over relationship with engineer Adami
Lewis Hamilton has played down any suggestions of tension between himself and his race engineer Riccardo Adami, with the Ferrari driver stating that the speculation is “just noise” which “doesn't make any difference to the job that we're trying to do”.
How Sauber’s hard work on upgrades paid off in Spain
Kick Sauber’s aggressive development programme for their C45 continued in Barcelona, where an all-new floor brought a significant performance upgrade, one which was rewarded in the race by an official fifth place (sixth across the line) for Nico Hulkenberg.
Lindblad, 17, gets F1 exemption after Red Bull plea
The FIA has granted a Formula 1 superlicence to Red Bull junior driver Arvid Lindblad before his 18th birthday, following a request from the team.
MEET TOPRAK: who is the double WorldSBK Champion?
From iconic celebrations and hard-riding to becoming a fan favourite and more, ‘El Turco’ has been a sensation in World Superbike and now, the big switch to MotoGP enters the horizon.
Toprak Razgatlioglu signs Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP deal
The two-time WorldSBK champion will race in MotoGP from 2026 after penning a contract with Yamaha.
F1 and KitKat to launch partnership in Mexico
KitKat will make its debut as the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1 at this year’s Mexico City Grand Prix in October, giving fans the chance to win exclusive merchandise and F1 tickets.
Red Bull Junior Arvid Lindblad has Super Licence approved
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed that a request to grant F2 driver and Red Bull Junior Arvid Lindblad a Super Licence prior to his 18th birthday has been granted.
