Formula One News — August 2025

Hungary GP - Practice 3 Results

Max Verstappen says fans and media should brace for another round of speculation next year, despite the 2026 rumours finally cooling ahead of the summer break.

Toto Wolff has rubbished suggestions Mercedes held an "emergency" technical meeting between Spa and Hungary, despite Kimi Antonelli admitting the team reverted to its old rear suspension for this weekend's race.

Valtteri Bottas says he's still aiming for a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2026, as speculation linking him to Cadillac's new team continues to grow.

Ferrari chairman John Elkann made a rare appearance in the paddock at the Hungarian GP, publicly endorsing team boss Frederic Vasseur after confirming a multi-year contract extension ahead of the summer break.

Dr Helmut Marko has poured cold water on renewed speculation that Sebastian Vettel could return to Red Bull in an advisory role.

2026 cars will reward brains over talent says Albon

Fernando Alonso sat out Friday practice in Hungary after sustaining a back injury at last weekend's Belgian GP.

Formula 1 bosses say they are open to reinventing the sport's weekend format again in future, amid speculation Liberty Media may push for further changes beyond 2026.

Hungary GP - Friday Report

Hungary GP - Friday Photos

Hungary GP - Friday Press Conference

Hungary GP - Friday Team Quotes

Hungary GP - Practice 2 Results

Max Verstappen has finally confirmed he will stay with Red Bull in 2026, shutting down months of speculation linking him to a Mercedes switch.

Pierre Gasly says drivers will open talks with the FIA to improve decision-making around wet-weather racing, after the governing body delayed the Spa sprint amid criticism and confusion.

Ferrari has confirmed a multi-year contract extension for team boss Fred Vasseur, ending weeks of speculation about his future as the team prepares for a crucial 2026 rules reset.

Mercedes has made a major technical reset ahead of the Hungarian GP, reverting to its previous rear suspension layout following a string of underwhelming results and rising pressure on teenage rookie Kimi Antonelli.

While Aston Martin's on-track performance has dipped sharply in 2025, the value of its Formula 1 team is soaring to unprecedented heights.

McLaren junior Alex Dunne is emerging as one of the most talked-about prospects in the Formula 1 paddock following his standout FP1 debut in Austria and a breakthrough rookie campaign in Formula 2.

Hungary GP - Practice 1 Report

Hungary GP - Practice 1 Results

With Max Verstappen effectively locked in at Red Bull for 2026, focus is turning to who will be his next teammate.

F1's 2026 revolution is creeping closer - and the first impressions from the simulator are already dividing opinion.