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Lewis Hamilton admits that news of his departure for Ferrari coming so early “was straining” on his relationship with Mercedes. He added that while he knew it wouldn’t be easy dealing with everyone knowing that he was leaving proved more difficult than he had...

Franco Colapinto says that it was “quite stupid” for rivals to take risks at the start of the Qatar GP. The Williams driver was collected at the first corner by Esteban Ocon, who had in turn been hit by Nico Hulkenberg, who had struggled for grip on the hard tyre....

Liam Lawson insists that a scrappy Qatar GP won’t impact his future prospects despite it coming just as Red Bull makes up its mind about who will replace Sergio Perez in 2025. Lawson spun at the first safety car restart in Qatar, forcing Valtteri Bottas off the road....

Lewis Hamilton admits that he doesn’t anticipate a competitive race on his final outing for Mercedes in Abu Dhabi – and he goes into the weekend with “low hopes.” Hamilton had a frustrating time in Qatar, citing his personal lack of speed after both the sprint and...

Carlos Sainz agrees that Ferrari has “nothing to lose” heading into the Formula 1 constructors’ title showdown with McLaren in Abu Dhabi. After last weekend’s race in Qatar the team is now only 21 points behind its British rival, with up to 44 to be won with a one-two...

Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda effectively have one race in which to stake their respective claims to replace Sergio Perez at Red Bull Racing in 2025. Sources indicate that Lawson is set to get the job, but the decision won’t be made until after the Abu Dhabi race....

Max Verstappen says he has lost respect for George Russell after the Mercedes driver successfully argued for his rival to get a grid penalty in Qatar. Russell came across a slow-moving Verstappen late in Q3, and highlighted his frustrations on the radio. He continued...

Charles Leclerc admits that his second place finish in the Qatar GP came as a surprise and that his Ferrari team was “lucky” to get such a result at a track where McLaren had superior pace. Leclerc was running fourth when he jumped Oscar Piastri around the safety car...

George Russell admits he was “expecting a crash” with Max Verstappen at the start of the Qatar GP given how motivated the Dutchman was after losing pole to a grid penalty. In the end Russell didn’t have a good getaway, and Verstappen was able to get past the Mercedes...

The Alpine F1 team has confirmed that Esteban Ocon drove his last race for the Enstone team in Qatar and will be replaced by Jack Doohan at this weekend's Abu Dhabi GP. The team says that "the change allows Esteban to be released to Haas to drive in the post-season...

Esteban Ocon will hand his Alpine Formula 1 seat to 2025 race driver Jack Doohan for the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi - with the arrangement understood to be confirmed as early as Monday, once it has been formally agreed by all parties. In essence the swap is...

Max Verstappen says George Russell “got excited” during the qualifying incident that triggered a one-place grid penalty for the Red Bull driver and led to him losing pole. Russell came across a slow-moving Verstappen as both drivers were on their prep laps prior to...

Charles Leclerc admits that Ferrari has to “do something special” in the Qatar GP in order to gain points on McLaren in the fight for the constructors’ title. The Maranello team lost a further six points in Saturday’s sprint, leaving the gap at 30 heading into today’s...

George Russell says it’s not a surprise that his Mercedes Formula 1 team is fast in Qatar given the smooth nature of the track. Russell initially qualified second, having gone wide when he came across a slow moving Max Verstappen just before he started his lap. Having...

Lando Norris says he made up his mind in Brazil to pay back McLaren Formula 1 team mate Oscar Piastri for his help by handing him a sprint win should circumstances arise. Race leader Norris moved over coming out of the final corner of Saturday’s sprint in Qatar and...