The head of Mexico City’s government has said it will sign a new deal to keep its race on the Formula 1 calendar next week.
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Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in 2005 - when it was originally called F1 Fanatic. Having previously worked as a motoring journalist, Keith began running the site full-time in 2010, achieving a long-held ambition to dedicate his full attention to his passion for motor racing.
Caption Competition 267: Domenicali in the pits
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali checks out electric karts at the home of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Round-up: Madrid ‘can be best circuit in the world’, Hamilton on his lost helmet and more
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onSaturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
McLaren to quit Formula E at end of season
Formula E
Posted onMcLaren has announced it will end its participation in Formula E at the end of the current season. It is seeking a buyer for its team.
“Are the others struggling?” How Hamilton ended up half a minute behind Leclerc in Jeddah
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s radio messages during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were filled with questions over where he could improve his driving as he fell behind his team mate.
Round-up: F1 considers budget cap help for engine makers who fall behind, plus more
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onFriday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Official video simulation of Spain’s Madring reveals new details of track
Formula 1
Posted onThe promoters of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix have revealed the first official video simulation of the new Madring circuit which will host the race.
McLaren’s rivals “just one upgrade away from being the lead car” – Brown
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown is wary one of the team’s rivals could erase their lead over the competition if they introduce a successful upgrade to their car.
Round-up: Red Bull’s penalty argument “baloney”, Antonelli’s Jeddah illness and more
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onThursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Cadillac to use own F1 power units from 2029, FIA confirms
Formula 1
Posted onGeneral Motors will enter Formula 1 as a power unit manufacturer in 2029, the FIA has announced.
Russell told race control what he thought of Verstappen’s first lap corner cut
Formula 1
Posted onGeorge Russell made it clear he felt Max Verstappen should be penalised for passing Oscar Piastri off the track at the start of Sunday’s race.
Ben Sulayem nominates Wilson as new FIA deputy president for sport
Formula 1
Posted onFIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has nominated a new deputy president for sport following the resignation of Robert Reid earlier this month.
Doohan’s final corner pass on Bortoleto was F1’s closest fight for last place in seven years
2025 Saudi Arabian GP stats and facts
Posted onAll the stats from Sunday’s race including the closest fight for last in seven years, Australia’s first points leader since 2010 and more.
Round-up: Legge condemns death threats after crash in NASCAR debut
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onWednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
“Singapore plan” radio message was the wrong choice of words, Vowles admits
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams’ team principal James Vowles admitted that discussing a “Singapore plan” on their radio risked being “misconstrued”.
‘You’re the effective leader’: Full radio from Piastri and Verstappen’s Jeddah tussle
Formula 1
Posted onAs he pursued Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri ignored McLaren’s advice on which corner he should Lewis Hamilton at. Here are all the leaders’ radio messages.
Leclerc hopes new front wing for Spanish GP will be “turning point” for Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc is pinning his hopes for the rest of the season on a rule change which will come into force at round nine.
Round-up: Hamilton’s vegan restaurants close, FIA medals for WEC winners and more
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onTuesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Fake swearing? F1 censored Verstappen calling his penalty “really lovely”
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has a reputation for making off-colour remarks but Formula One Management appeared to censor one of his radio comments in error yesterday.
Verstappen praises Piastri’s calmness and lack of errors: “I like that”
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen praised Oscar Piastri after the McLaren driver claimed the championship lead in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.