Monday, October 6, 2025

Formula 1 Updates

Flavio Briatore reveals extent of talks with ‘super driver’ Valtteri Bottas over potential Alpine seat

Flavio Briatore says there was “never really a discussion” around Valtteri Bottas racing for Alpine in the future, following confirmation of the Finn’s deal...

Motul joins McLaren F1 team as official supplier from 2026

Motul will join the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond, providing the team with high-performance transmission lubricants.“We are...

Fernando Alonso hopeful for 2026 as Aston Martin now ‘trust the tools in the factory’

Fernando Alonso has conceded that he is feeling more optimistic about Aston Martin’s prospects heading towards 2026 now that the team “trust the tools...

Epstein optimistic about new USGP deal for COTA

Talks over a new contract to keep the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas are progressing, and COTA chairman Bobby Epstein...

Quad bikes, beach holidays and Gasly’s French lessons – Getting to know the real Franco Colapinto

Just over a year after his headline-making Formula 1 debut, Franco Colapinto is the next driver to face F1.com’s Getting to Know questions. From...

‘Sought-after’ F1 looking beyond broadcasters as media partners

Formula 1 is in a healthy position from a media rights point of view but is looking at partnerships that extend beyond simply broadcasting...

Have McLaren made a rod for their own back with their driver swap in 2025 Italian Grand Prix?

McLaren made the headlines in Monza with their decision to swap their drivers late in the race after Lando Norris’ slow pit stop, so...

The RACER Mailbag, September 10

Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters...