Formula 1

Getty Images 6 minutes ago Comments Formula 1 drivers face race bans if they repeatedly swear or criticise the sport’s governing body under new rules introduced this year. Changes to the FIA’s sporting code for the 2025 season codify the steps to a potential race ban for drivers deemed guilty of such offences. They mean

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 22 January 2025, 09:59 GMT Updated 41 minutes ago Lewis Hamilton has had his first experience of a Ferrari Formula 1 car at the team’s Fiorano test track. The 40-year-old seven-time champion tested a 2023 car on Wednesday as part of his acclimatisation work with his new team. His

Getty Images Sarah Holt Co-host of F1: Back at Base podcast 9 hours ago Lando Norris says he is “ready to bring the fight to everyone” having “learned a lot” during his breakthrough season in 2024. McLaren’s Norris had his first four Formula 1 grand prix wins as he finished second to Max Verstappen in

In this eight-part podcast series, hosted by actor and motorsport fan Josh Hartnett, we’re granted unprecedented access to McLaren and Aston Martin during the final ten races of the 2024 Formula 1 season. Listen to the full ‘Back at Base S2’ boxset on the ‘F1: Chequered Flag’ podcast feed via BBC Sounds.

Haas F1 Team Andrew Benson F1 correspondent 1 hour ago Haas have restructured their race operations team with a series of changes that include appointing Laura Muller as the first female race engineer in Formula 1. German Muller will work with new signing Esteban Ocon as one of two new race engineers at the US-based

Ferrari/Andre D Wagner Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 25 minutes ago 39 Comments Lewis Hamilton says he has “realised his dream” and his first official day at Ferrari marked a “new era in the history of this iconic team”. Hamilton, 40, began his preparations for his debut season with his new team on Monday at the

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 31 minutes ago Aston Martin’s new Formula 1 boss Andy Cowell will take on the role of team principal in addition to his position as chief executive officer. The 55-year-old, who joined Aston Martin in October, takes over the team boss role from Mike Krack, who has been effectively

Cadillac Andrew Benson F1 correspondent 3 hours ago US car company General Motors has set up a new engine company as it gears up for its prospective entry into Formula 1. GM has an agreement in principle to start in F1 in 2026 with a new team named after its luxury Cadillac brand, partnering with

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 13 minutes ago Japanese Ryo Hirakawa has joined Alpine as one of their two test and reserve drivers this year. The 30-year-old, who was a development driver for McLaren in 2024, will take part in first practice at the Japanese Grand Prix for the team on 4 April. Hirakawa,

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 9 January 2025 Formula 1 owner Liberty Media has appointed a new president and chief executive officer following Greg Maffei’s departure last year. Derek Chang, an executive specialising in media sports and entertainment, will take on the role from 1 February. F1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali will report

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 4 minutes ago The Belgian Grand Prix has secured a new contract that will keep it on the Formula 1 calendar for four out of six years from 2026-2031. It is the first deal of this type signed by F1, which is seeking to find ways of accommodating new

17 minutes ago Lewis Hamilton turns 40 on Tuesday and to celebrate his achievements so far in his Formula 1 career, BBC Sport has a quiz for you. From first race wins to celebration poses, how well do you know the seven-time world champion? What information do we collect from this quiz? Related topics Formula

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 1 hour ago Lewis Hamilton says he “could not be more excited” as he embarks on his new career at Ferrari in 2025. The seven-time champion, whose contract with the Italian team started on 1 January, said he was “embracing new opportunities, staying hungry, and driving forward with purpose”.

Getty Images 39 minutes ago The 2024 season saw plenty of thrilling wins, high drama and some fresh faces appearing on the grid – and scoring points. Before the year comes to a close and we start to look ahead to what could be a very exciting 2025 campaign, take the BBC Sport quiz to

BBC Sport Matt Warwick BBC Sport Senior Journalist 8 minutes ago A sport which travels the globe to create a spectacle of cars going around in circles burning fuel… In perception terms, at least, Formula 1 doesn’t really stand a chance. So, those in charge might as well jump into it, headfirst. “We have taken

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 43 minutes ago Frenchman Isack Hadjar has been promoted to Red Bull’s second team to race alongside Japanese Yuki Tsunoda during the 2025 Formula 1 season. The announcement fills the final seat on the 20-car F1 grid. Hadjar is a replacement at the team that will now be known

Mercedes Andrew Benson F1 correspondent 6 hours ago Valtteri Bottas is returning to Mercedes as their reserve driver for 2025. The 35-year-old Finn was a free agent after being released by Audi-owned Sauber at the end of this season following three years with the Swiss team. Bottas drove for Mercedes from 2017-21, winning 10 races

Getty Images Andrew Benson F1 Correspondent 19 December 2024, 09:07 GMT 237 Comments Updated 54 minutes ago New Zealander Liam Lawson will race for Red Bull alongside world champion Max Verstappen in 2025 following the team’s decision to ditch Sergio Perez. The announcement that Lawson was moving up from second team Racing Bulls came a