Formula 1

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 18, 2025, 01:53 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Reigning champion Max Verstappen has said he has not held talks with Aston Martin about a blockbuster move from Red Bull, saying the first he heard of the story was through the media. In

Feb 21, 2025, 03:25 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Formula 1 could be racing towards a far noisier future after the sport’s governing body triggered talk of a return to roaring V10 engines, this time powered by fully sustainable fuel. Grand Prix cars have been powered by 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid engines since 2014, with

Open Extended Reactions Lewis Hamilton has promised Ferrari fans a “really fun” rollercoaster ride as takes on the challenge of a steep learning curve ahead of his team debut. Hamilton’s blockbuster switch from Mercedes to F1’s most successful and famous team has dominated the build-up to the new season. The seven-time world champion is looking

Open Extended Reactions Former Formula 1 champion Nigel Mansell is backing Lewis Hamilton to emulate him in winning his debut race for Ferrari. Mansell is part of a club of world champions including Juan Manuel Fangio, Mario Andretti, Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso who all won in their first outing in red. Hamilton’s debut for

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 19, 2025, 10:11 AM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is happy for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to engage in a healthy rivalry this year and remains confident it will not descend into internal politics. Hamilton joined Ferrari

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 19, 2025, 01:29 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions Lewis Hamilton said he believes Ferrari has “every ingredient” to win a world championship and confirmed he has no plans to quit Formula 1 if he secures a record eighth title this year. The

Feb 19, 2025, 12:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Rookie driver Andrea Kimi Anonelli has said he plans to follow the advice of Lewis Hamilton, who he is replacing at Mercedes this season, by shutting out the hype. Antonelli will be realising a dream when he steps onto the starting grid at the Australian Grand

Feb 19, 2025, 08:19 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Lewis Hamilton completed his first laps in Ferrari’s new 2025 car on Wednesday as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion continued his preparation for a huge season in red. Hamilton, a marquee signing from rivals Mercedes, had already driven some of Ferrari’s older machines leading up

Feb 19, 2025, 04:24 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ferrari took to the track for the first time on Wednesday with the new 2025 car it hopes will end a lengthy Formula 1 trophy drought. A day after the SF-25 car broke cover at a glitzy launch event in London, Charles Leclerc and new signing

Laurence EdmondsonFeb 18, 2025, 08:25 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 Open Extended Reactions LONDON — Tuesday marked something brand new for Formula 1. For the first time ever, the series hosted all ten teams in one place, on one night, putting on a launch event that would