RB have confirmed Daniel Ricciardo will not see out the season and has been replaced by Liam Lawson with immediate effect.
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Bearman to make second F1 start at Baku in place of banned Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onHaas has confirmed that Oliver Bearman will step in for the suspended Kevin Magnussen for the next Formula 1 round in Azerbaijan.
Mercedes confirm Antonelli as Hamilton’s replacement on day after practice crash
Formula 1
Posted onLess than 24 hours after Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s huge crash in practice, Mercedes confirmed he will take over Lewis Hamilton’s seat next year.
Colapinto handed surprise F1 debut as Williams run out of patience with Sargeant
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams junior driver Franco Colapinto will make his Formula 1 grand prix debut this weekend as a replacement for the struggling Logan Sargeant.
Alpine confirm Doohan to make F1 debut as Ocon’s replacement in 2025
Formula 1
Posted onAlpine have confirmed they will promote reserve driver Jack Doohan to their race team next year, completing their line-up alongside Pierre Gasly.
Sainz to join Albon at Williams in 2025 after Ferrari exit
Formula 1
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has ended months of speculation over his future by signing a multi-year contract to drive for Williams.
Ocon to join Bearman in all-new driver line-up at Haas for 2025
Formula 1
Posted onHaas has confirmed the final part of its all-new driver line-up for 2025, with Esteban Ocon joining the team to partner Oliver Bearman.
With Bearman’s debut confirmed, which F1 driver will lose their seat in 2025?
Formula 1
Posted onOliver Bearman has secured his Formula 1 debut in 2025, which means one driver currently on the grid will lose their seat at the end of this year.
Gasly signs “multi-year” F1 contract extension with Alpine
Formula 1
Posted onPierre Gasly will remain an Alpine driver into the major F1 regulations changes in 2026 as the team announced it has extended his contract.
Tsunoda to remain with RB in 2025 after team activates one-year option
Formula 1
Posted onYuki Tsunoda will remain as a Formula 1 driver with RB next season after the team announced it has activated a one-year extension option with their driver.
Albon signs “long-term” Williams contract extension
Formula 1
Posted onAlexander Albon will continue to drive for Williams in 2026 and beyond after agreeing a new deal with the team.
Newey just became the most significant mover in the 2026 F1 driver market
Formula 1
Posted onIt’s no longer “business as usual” at Red Bull as Adrian Newey is leaving – and the team he joins could be F1’s next champions.
Why Hulkenberg deal could lead to Renault reunion at Audi in 2026
Formula 1
Posted onAudi has named Nico Hulkenberg as one of its two drivers for 2026. Will his former Renault team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr join him?
Red Bull not close to decision on Verstappen’s 2025 team mate – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull won’t make a decision any time soon about who will partner Max Verstappen next season, according to team principal Christian Horner.
Red Bull can’t match Audi’s “very lucrative” offer for Sainz – Marko
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Audi outbid Red Bull for Sainz – Marko • More ‘experiments’ in sprint rounds – Ocon • Garcia and Pin join FREC with Iron Dames
Official: Hamilton to leave Mercedes at end of 2024 and join Ferrari
Formula 1
Posted onSeven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of this year and join Ferrari for the 2025 season.
Norris signs “multi-year” extension with McLaren beyond 2025
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren have announced Lando Norris will remain with McLaren beyond 2025 after signing a contract extension with their driver.
Leclerc signs Ferrari contract extension for “several more seasons”
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc will remain as a Ferrari driver for “several” more seasons after he signed a contract extension with his current team.
F1 grid is complete and unchanged for 2024 as Williams retain Sargeant
Formula 1
Posted onWilliams have confirmed that Logan Sargeant will retain his seat within the team alongside Alexander Albon for 2024.
Lawson ‘will be a grand prix driver but may have to wait’ – Horner
Formula 1
Posted onLiam Lawson’s performances as a substitute for AlphaTauri may earn him a full-time seat in the future, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said.