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Red Bull issued a clarification and expressed regret after wrongly suggesting Mercedes rookie Antonelli let Lando Norris pass at the Qatar GP, sparking 1,100+ abusive messages, some death threats. Marko apologised to German media. Mercedes is raising it with the FIA. #QatarGP
December 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Red Bull issued a clarification and expressed regret after wrongly suggesting Mercedes rookie Antonelli let Lando Norris pass at the Qatar GP, sparking 1,100+ abusive messages, some death threats. Marko apologised to German media. Mercedes is raising it with the FIA. #QatarGP
Lawrence Stroll has ruled out Christian Horner joining Aston Martin, telling staff the ex-Red Bull boss will not be part of the team after Adrian Newey's promotion. Aston Martin will keep the current management structure for 2026. #F1
December 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Lawrence Stroll has ruled out Christian Horner joining Aston Martin, telling staff the ex-Red Bull boss will not be part of the team after Adrian Newey's promotion. Aston Martin will keep the current management structure for 2026. #F1
Oscar Piastri snatches crucial Qatar pole with a 1:19.387, edging team-mate Lando Norris after Norris aborted his final run. Max Verstappen third. Ferrari suffered a qualifying nightmare as the SF-25 struggled, leaving the title fight heading to a tense finale. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Oscar Piastri snatches crucial Qatar pole with a 1:19.387, edging team-mate Lando Norris after Norris aborted his final run. Max Verstappen third. Ferrari suffered a qualifying nightmare as the SF-25 struggled, leaving the title fight heading to a tense finale. #QatarGP
Vasseur: Ferrari halted 2025 aero development in April to go all-in on 2026. Wind‑tunnel work shifted to the new rules; only mechanical upgrades were added to the SF-25. He says he underestimated the psychological toll of the early switch. #F1 #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Vasseur: Ferrari halted 2025 aero development in April to go all-in on 2026. Wind‑tunnel work shifted to the new rules; only mechanical upgrades were added to the SF-25. He says he underestimated the psychological toll of the early switch. #F1 #QatarGP
Norris says he remains focused after McLaren's strategy cost him in Qatar; Verstappen brings Qatar-winning momentum and questioned McLaren's calls; Piastri frustrated but determined. Title still wide open heading to Abu Dhabi. #AbuDhabiGP
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Norris says he remains focused after McLaren's strategy cost him in Qatar; Verstappen brings Qatar-winning momentum and questioned McLaren's calls; Piastri frustrated but determined. Title still wide open heading to Abu Dhabi. #AbuDhabiGP
Oscar Piastri took pole in Qatar as Lando Norris sits on the brink of his first title. Norris leads the championship by 22 points and can clinch the crown in Qatar only if he outscores Piastri by 4 points (and Verstappen by 1). #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Oscar Piastri took pole in Qatar as Lando Norris sits on the brink of his first title. Norris leads the championship by 22 points and can clinch the crown in Qatar only if he outscores Piastri by 4 points (and Verstappen by 1). #QatarGP
Adrian Newey is Aston Martin's team principal for 2026; Andy Cowell becomes Chief Strategy Officer to manage Honda, Aramco and Valvoline partnerships. Reports of internal 'chaos' come from anonymous leaks and remain unverified. #AstonMartin #F1
November 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Adrian Newey is Aston Martin's team principal for 2026; Andy Cowell becomes Chief Strategy Officer to manage Honda, Aramco and Valvoline partnerships. Reports of internal 'chaos' come from anonymous leaks and remain unverified. #AstonMartin #F1
Rumour: Arvid Lindblad is tipped to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026, while Isack Hadjar is linked to Racing Bulls. Sources vary, so treat this as unconfirmed speculation amid the wider Red Bull driver shuffle. #F1
November 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Rumour: Arvid Lindblad is tipped to join Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026, while Isack Hadjar is linked to Racing Bulls. Sources vary, so treat this as unconfirmed speculation amid the wider Red Bull driver shuffle. #F1
Adrian Newey was spotted inspecting McLaren's MCL39 on the Qatar sprint grid, studying the rear-right of Lando Norris's car as he continues work as Aston Martin's managing technical partner. The visit preceded Aston's confirmation that Newey will be team principal in 2026. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Adrian Newey was spotted inspecting McLaren's MCL39 on the Qatar sprint grid, studying the rear-right of Lando Norris's car as he continues work as Aston Martin's managing technical partner. The visit preceded Aston's confirmation that Newey will be team principal in 2026. #QatarGP
Mind games heat up: Lando Norris slams Max Verstappen’s claim he’d have sealed the 2025 title in a McLaren as “nonsense” after the Qatar sprint. Verstappen fires back he’s “just putting facts on the table” as tensions build ahead of the title decider. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Mind games heat up: Lando Norris slams Max Verstappen’s claim he’d have sealed the 2025 title in a McLaren as “nonsense” after the Qatar sprint. Verstappen fires back he’s “just putting facts on the table” as tensions build ahead of the title decider. #QatarGP
FIA fines Williams €5,000 after Carlos Sainz's Qatar qualifying 'scare', when a garage floor sticker peeled off, causing 'plastic on my tyres' and severe handling issues. Albon and Ocon were probed over a pit‑lane near‑miss but faced no further action. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 6:16 PM
FIA fines Williams €5,000 after Carlos Sainz's Qatar qualifying 'scare', when a garage floor sticker peeled off, causing 'plastic on my tyres' and severe handling issues. Albon and Ocon were probed over a pit‑lane near‑miss but faced no further action. #QatarGP
Leonardo Fornaroli clinches the 2025 Formula 2 title as a rookie with two races to spare in Qatar. Back-to-back F3/F2 champion and not tied to an F1 academy — who will sign him for 2026? #F2 #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Leonardo Fornaroli clinches the 2025 Formula 2 title as a rookie with two races to spare in Qatar. Back-to-back F3/F2 champion and not tied to an F1 academy — who will sign him for 2026? #F2 #QatarGP
Drivers called the Losail sprint 'uneventful', blaming dirty air, the track's high-speed layout and limited DRS for processional racing. Front-tyre degradation, car aero and the sprint format were also blamed for stifling overtakes. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Drivers called the Losail sprint 'uneventful', blaming dirty air, the track's high-speed layout and limited DRS for processional racing. Front-tyre degradation, car aero and the sprint format were also blamed for stifling overtakes. #QatarGP
Another Q1 exit in Qatar leaves Lewis Hamilton set to start 18th, deepening the struggles of his debut season at Ferrari. He says the SF-25 feels better but lap times do not reflect it, and pundits are again questioning his future. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Another Q1 exit in Qatar leaves Lewis Hamilton set to start 18th, deepening the struggles of his debut season at Ferrari. He says the SF-25 feels better but lap times do not reflect it, and pundits are again questioning his future. #QatarGP
Martin Brundle says he heard “one or two” drivers “thought about walking out” of the FIA’s Qatar briefing; Oscar Piastri & George Russell called the meeting productive, while the FIA reminded fans the Driving Standards Guidelines are guidance, not regulations. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Martin Brundle says he heard “one or two” drivers “thought about walking out” of the FIA’s Qatar briefing; Oscar Piastri & George Russell called the meeting productive, while the FIA reminded fans the Driving Standards Guidelines are guidance, not regulations. #QatarGP
Lawrence Stroll has ruled out Christian Horner joining Aston Martin in any role, telling staff the team will keep its current management as Adrian Newey moves up. Stroll says there are no plans to bring Horner in. #F1
November 30, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Lawrence Stroll has ruled out Christian Horner joining Aston Martin in any role, telling staff the team will keep its current management as Adrian Newey moves up. Stroll says there are no plans to bring Horner in. #F1
Lawrence Stroll has ruled out Christian Horner joining Aston Martin, ending rumours after Adrian Newey’s promotion. Horner will not be offered any senior or equity role; Newey may delegate some duties internally while he focuses on the 2026 car. #F1
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Lawrence Stroll has ruled out Christian Horner joining Aston Martin, ending rumours after Adrian Newey’s promotion. Horner will not be offered any senior or equity role; Newey may delegate some duties internally while he focuses on the 2026 car. #F1
Adrian Newey says his Aston Martin team principal role is interim, a short-term, practical step since he'll attend the early 2026 races. He will still lead the 2026 car and manage technical partners (Honda, Aramco) while keeping design as his priority. #F1
November 30, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Adrian Newey says his Aston Martin team principal role is interim, a short-term, practical step since he'll attend the early 2026 races. He will still lead the 2026 car and manage technical partners (Honda, Aramco) while keeping design as his priority. #F1
Oscar Piastri takes crucial Qatar GP pole as McLaren lock out the front row with Lando Norris P2. Max Verstappen P3. Ferrari suffer their worst qualifying in four years with Charles Leclerc only P10; Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1. Huge title implications. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Oscar Piastri takes crucial Qatar GP pole as McLaren lock out the front row with Lando Norris P2. Max Verstappen P3. Ferrari suffer their worst qualifying in four years with Charles Leclerc only P10; Lewis Hamilton eliminated in Q1. Huge title implications. #QatarGP
Williams' experimental set-up unlocked a 1.8s leap at Losail, catapulting both FW47s into the top 10 in sprint qualifying and handing Carlos Sainz the intra-team qualifying win over Alex Albon. Bold setup gamble pays off. #QatarGP
November 30, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Williams' experimental set-up unlocked a 1.8s leap at Losail, catapulting both FW47s into the top 10 in sprint qualifying and handing Carlos Sainz the intra-team qualifying win over Alex Albon. Bold setup gamble pays off. #QatarGP
Adrian Newey says becoming Aston Martin team principal will not dilute his design work, pledging to remain 'designer first' and hands-on with the 2026 car. Andy Cowell will focus on the Aston Martin and Honda power unit collaboration as Newey takes TP duties from the start of 2026. #F1
November 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Adrian Newey says becoming Aston Martin team principal will not dilute his design work, pledging to remain 'designer first' and hands-on with the 2026 car. Andy Cowell will focus on the Aston Martin and Honda power unit collaboration as Newey takes TP duties from the start of 2026. #F1
Lando Norris can clinch the 2025 title at the Qatar GP if he finishes ahead of Max Verstappen and extends his lead over Oscar Piastri to 26+ points — he must gain at least 4 points on Piastri. A win only seals it if Piastri is 3rd or lower. Abu Dhabi could be avoided. #QatarGP
November 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Lando Norris can clinch the 2025 title at the Qatar GP if he finishes ahead of Max Verstappen and extends his lead over Oscar Piastri to 26+ points — he must gain at least 4 points on Piastri. A win only seals it if Piastri is 3rd or lower. Abu Dhabi could be avoided. #QatarGP
Ex-F1 driver Adrian Sutil has been taken into custody in Germany in a probe into alleged 'particularly serious' joint fraud and embezzlement. Police say coordinated raids hit addresses in Monaco, Switzerland and Sindelfingen. Investigation ongoing; Sutil presumed innocent.
November 29, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ex-F1 driver Adrian Sutil has been taken into custody in Germany in a probe into alleged 'particularly serious' joint fraud and embezzlement. Police say coordinated raids hit addresses in Monaco, Switzerland and Sindelfingen. Investigation ongoing; Sutil presumed innocent.
Ferrari admit they underestimated the psychological toll of halting 2025 aero development early. Vasseur says the April switch to 2026 demoralised factory and trackside staff, though mechanical upgrades continued and he still backs the call. #F1 #Ferrari
November 29, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Ferrari admit they underestimated the psychological toll of halting 2025 aero development early. Vasseur says the April switch to 2026 demoralised factory and trackside staff, though mechanical upgrades continued and he still backs the call. #F1 #Ferrari