Ben Hunt: What next for F175 after an encouraging night leaves vast opportunities?

Judging by the exuberant fans exiting London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night, Formula 1 has stumbled upon a winning formula for engaging a new audience.Fans, many of whom had never attended an F1 race before, were buzzing at having seen their heroes in the flesh and in a familiar setting inside an easily-accessible city venue.It had whetted the appetite, with many of those punters now …Keep reading

Can Horner maintain a united front at Red Bull in F1 2025?

The booing of Formula 1’s pantomime villain Christian Horner drew much attention at the F175 London launch event.It has mainly centred upon whether it was right or wrong for the fans in the arena to boo.For his part, Horner handled it extremely well. The jeering began even before the video that accompanied the team’s launch segment had started running on the big screen, so it was not …Keep reading

Should F1 weigh up FIA president’s return to V10 engines idea? Our writers have their say

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has suggested Formula 1 should consider a return to V10 engines running on sustainable fuels – but is the pitch worth considering?F1 is switching to fully synthetic fuel next year as part of its engine overhaul, which will feature a near-50/50 split between a V6 internal combustion engine and a MGU-K electric motor, increasing the reliance on electric …Keep reading

Steiner dismisses Haas F1 lawsuit after mediation

Guenther Steiner has dropped his lawsuit against the Haas Formula 1 outfit after the former team principal came to an agreement during mediation proceedings.The 59-year-old initially sued Haas Formula, LLC in April of last year for what he claimed was money owed to him after his contract with the team was not renewed.The case claimed Haas had built its success and fanbase largely on the …Keep reading

FIA president thinks F1 should consider return to V10 engines on e-fuels

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem thinks Formula 1 should at least consider switching back to V10 engines in the future, running on sustainable fuel.F1 is switching to fully synthetic fuel from next year as part of its change in engine formula, which will feature a near-50/50 split between output from a V6 internal combustion engine and a more powerful MGU-K electric motor, increasing the …Keep reading

What progress looks like for Williams in F1 2025

“I don’t want to keep saying that we’re sacrificing this year for next year. But this year is definitely a time to do that.”This line pretty much sums up Alex Albon’s thinking on Williams’ upcoming campaign, highlighting the team’s laser focus on catching the right wave in 2026 when F1 introduces all-new cars.But that doesn’t mean Williams is just throwing in the towel this year …Keep reading

Analysis: How Racing Bulls renewed its latest charge to lead the midfield order

Racing Bulls has, quite rightly, garnered plaudits for its switch to a white livery for 2025, producing a new(ish) twist to the formula of Red Bull influenced liveries as its ‘sister’ team completes a decade with the same design. White cars haven’t always been popular, particularly in the mid-2000s when it felt like every manufacturer team had one, but the VCARB 02’s matte tones just feel …Keep reading

Formula 1 and Motorsport Network launch 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey

Formula 1 and Motorsport Network have launched the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey to hear your views on the series.The Global F1 Fan Survey is the fourth edition that F1 and Motorsport Network have collaborated on, following previous surveys in 2015, 2017, and 2021. Each of these attracted over 200,000 respondents, helping F1 gain insights into fans’ viewing habits, experiences, and favourite …Keep reading

Exclusive: F1 drivers can opt not to wear FIA-approved cooling vests, but mandatory from 2026

The new wearable-tech shirts designed to keep drivers cool in races in extreme heat will be optional for competitors in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Autosport understands.The devices are being introduced as part of the FIA’s response to the events of the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix, where Logan Sargeant withdrew for Williams with heatstroke, then Alpine driver Esteban Ocon vomited in his helmet and …Keep reading

Hamilton in no doubt Ferrari switch was the right move

Lewis Hamilton has been left in no doubt that he has made the right decision to join Ferrari.The seven-time world champion was speaking after his first drive in Ferrari’s challenger for 2025 at a shakedown run at the team’s test track in Fiorano.Hamilton, who lit up the F1 75 livery launch in London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday evening, revealed he has tried to integrate himself into the …Keep reading