💬 "Maybe you want to find excuses before they have even started, why things are not good." Toto Wolff has taken a dim view on scrutiny of Mercedes' F1 engine, saying rivals should "get your s**t together" and focus on themselves - does he have a point? www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Pirelli enforces maximum stint lengths for Qatar GP due to tyre wear concerns. 25-lap maximum for each set of tyres, meaning the race will be (at least) two stops. www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Luke Smith and Madeline Coleman, @theathletic.com's F1 writers, will be answering your questions tomorrow! Ask them about the final races of the championship, being a writer covering F1 or any other questions you may have @lukesmithf1.bsky.social @madelinecoleman.bsky.social redd.it/1otjq5s #F1

There will be a new team in Formula 1 next year for the first time since 2016. But, unlike Haas, Cadillac is manufacturing its car completely in-house. This required a leap of faith. ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social 🔗 theathletic.com/6760448/?sou...

🤔 Which remaining tracks will suit McLaren or Red Bull? 📈 Is Haas on the rise? 🔢 How do drivers get their numbers? Latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social 📩 www.nytimes.com/athletic/675...

✅ Deal done: George Russell has his new contract as Mercedes officially announces him in 2026 F1 line-up alongside Kimi Antonelli 📝 Understood to be a multi-year agreement for Russell More on the announcement on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Fred Vasseur interview for @theathletic.com ⬇️ 🔍 Being "exposed" as Ferrari boss in tough season 💬 "We missed the good opportunities for us." 🤝 Full trust in Lewis Hamilton 🤫 Understanding Leclerc without even speaking 📺 No social media and... no TV? www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀—. Fred Vasseur knew the Ferrari job came with glory 𝙖𝙣𝙙 heat. He speaks with @lukesmithf1.bsky.social about the truth behind Ferrari's tough 2025 — and why he's confident next year will be better.

Christian Horner clearly has unfinished business in F1 — but is a return inevitable, and what would it look like if he does come back to the sport? Feature for @theathletic.com with @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...

Haas has revealed its special stars and stripes livery for its home grand prix in Austin this weekend 🇺🇸 #USGP #F1

We're all set for lights out in Singapore - George Russell on pole, Max Verstappen alongside him on the front row. Could be a very interesting race! Live updates on @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Qualifying is underway under the lights in Singapore 🇸🇬 Can Max Verstappen beat the McLarens to pole? Or will someone else spring a surprise? Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Charles Leclerc interview for @theathletic.com ⬇️ ✨ Embracing his status as "Il Predestinato." 💬 "I would love to be winning more." 📈 Entering his peak years, 2026 crucial 🤯 He still can't explain Hungary pole 😀 Why he remains "very, very happy" in life www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

Romain Grosjean to make F1 test return five years after Bahrain accident www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

😰 Should Verstappen worry the McLaren drivers? 🤔 Why won't Piastri serve a penalty in Singapore? 📈 What role has Mekies had in Red Bull's wins? Latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com w/@madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Oscar Piastri owns up to "silly mistakes" in Baku after jump start and first lap crash lead to his points lead shrinking www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention? 💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage 👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams 🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Piastri's 5 second penalty for the jump start won't be converted into a grid drop. Penalty guidelines: "In cases where there is a single 5s penalty which a driver is unable to serve due to retirement, the stewards will not convert that into a grid penalty for a subsequent race."

We're all set for lights out in Baku - Verstappen on pole but a mixed up grid behind, can Sainz and Lawson stay in the fight at the front? Or will Norris and Piastri recover? Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Less than two hours until lights out in Azerbaijan - Pirelli's race strategy forecast points to it being a one-stopper, even with the new C6 this year. But the potential for incidents/SCs will keep the pit walls on their toes! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

Wind, rain, red flags and crashes turned qualifying into a day for the underdog as Baku made good on its promise to "expect the unexpected" - even if it all ended with Max Verstappen on pole. Tried making sense of a topsy-turvy day for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

📅 F1 has announced a four-year extension for the Azerbaijan GP's contract, keeping Baku on the calendar through 2030 #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

Final practice is about to get underway in Baku. Can Lewis Hamilton repeat his Friday pace? Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Green light on for FP1 in Azerbaijan - follow the session with live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

George Russell and Mercedes are taking their time to finalise terms over his new contract - and rightly so, given the importance of the deal entering the prime years of his F1 career. Latest piece for @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

🇺🇸 Miami 2041 🇦🇹 Austria 2041 🇨🇦 Canada 2035 🇲🇨 Monaco 2035 F1's calendar could look very similar for many years to come. But why have so many races been getting long-term contracts of late? www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Formula One has confirmed its 2026 sprint calendar as talks continue about expanding the number of Saturday races and making format changes such as reverse grids in the future. More from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️

F1 has confirmed its slate of six sprint races for 2026 — but there could be as many as double from 2027, with format changes such as reverse grids up for discussion in the coming weeks and months. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Max Verstappen laughed when McLaren asked Oscar Piastri to give up position to Lando Norris after a slow pit stop. Most F1 teams would never make such a call. But McLaren is doubling down on its unprecedented approach to fairness between title-fighting teammates. ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

It's almost time for lights out at Zandvoort - follow the Dutch GP live on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

💬 "It shouldn’t take them too long to get back up to speed." F1 drivers are pleased Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez will be back on the grid next season - but just how difficult is making a comeback after a year away? www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

🚨 Mastercard will become McLaren’s title sponsor next season. The team’s official name will be ‘McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team.’ Announcement soon. Sources say deal worth around $100m per season, biggest in McLaren history. Full story ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

📈 From back of the grid to dominant force 💪 A strong team culture ⭐️ "No superstars" 😰 The power of anxiety 🏆 How it'll handle the title fight Inside McLaren's bid to build the next F1 dynasty www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

Got questions after today's Hungarian GP and going into F1's summer break? Ask away in our latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com 📩 www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

In this column, @lukesmithf1.bsky.social argues that Max Verstappen has arrived at the most logical conclusion for his immediate F1 future, but this still doesn't mean he'll definitely stay at Red Bull until his contract ends in 2028 ⬇️ 🔗 theathletic.com/6525274/?sou...

💬 "It’s time to basically stop all the rumors. For me, it’s always been quite clear I was staying anyway." Max Verstappen says he will be racing for Red Bull in 2026. Story from Hungary for @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

Fred Vasseur has signed a multi-year contract extension as Ferrari team principal. More time for him to get his vision in place at Ferrari as it bids to end the title drought. News and analysis here for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

The formation lap for the Belgian GP will be behind the safety car, confirms race control. Live updates over on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Lewis Hamilton is set to start today's Belgian GP from the pit lane - FIA has confirmed Ferrari has taken a number of new power unit elements. Antonelli and Alonso also starting from the pits #F1 #BelgianGP

Ferrari upgraded its car for Spa this weekend. Charles Leclerc qualified third. But Lewis Hamilton starts 16th. How did his weekend go off the rails? ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️

A tough Belgian GP weekend so far for Lewis Hamilton despite Ferrari's upgrades: "It's just unacceptable to be out in both Q1s. It’s (a) very, very poor performance from myself." www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Christian Horner's sudden dismissal sent shockwaves through Red Bull Racing. As the team navigates its first race weekend without the only boss it has ever known, @lukesmithf1.bsky.social examines how the new boss is trying to unite the squad and keep Max Verstappen committed. 🔗 bit.ly/4lOaGzy

Belgian GP sprint result 🏁 1. Verstappen 2. Piastri 3. Norris 4. Leclerc 5. Ocon 6. Sainz 7. Bearman 8. Hadjar 9. Bortoleto 10. Lawson 11. Tsunoda 12. Russell 13. Stroll 14. Alonso 15. Hamilton 16. Albon 17. Antonelli 18. Hulkenberg 19. Colapinto Ret. Gasly #F1 #BelgianGP

Oscar Piastri takes sprint race pole at Spa - almost half a second clear of the field. Max Verstappen starts P2 tomorrow, Lando Norris P3 #F1 #BelgianGP

Max Verstappen's race engineer, GP, will miss this weekend's Belgian GP due to personal reasons - he was also absent for the race in Austria last month. Simon Rennie will take over his duties for the weekend once again #F1 #BelgianGP

Christian Horner has been one of F1's most public figures in recent years. Now, after more than 20 years, he's away from the sport's frontlines. For @theathletic.bsky.social, a look at Horner's rise and eventual fall as Red Bull team principal www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

Tim Mayer came out swinging as he launched his FIA presidency bid yesterday, highlighting "illusions" of Mohammed Ben Sulayem's tenure - and claimed the "deck is stacked in favor of the incumbent." Feature for @theathletic.bsky.social w/@madelinecoleman.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...

Last week, Cadillac opened the doors of its UK base to the media to show the "nuts and bolts" of how F1's newest team is coming together. And it's doing so with a little inspiration from the Apollo space missions 🚀 www.nytimes.com/athletic/646...

Preseason testing dates are confirmed for 2026 by F1 and the FIA 📆 🇪🇸 Barcelona (private shakedown): Jan 26-30 🇧🇭 Bahrain (public test): Feb 11-13 🇧🇭 Bahrain (public test): Feb 18-20 One other calendar update: next year's Azerbaijan GP moves forward one day to Saturday September 26 #F1

Tyres and strategy have a critical role in deciding the outcome of each race - meaning that for the new F1 movie, Pirelli had to part to play. www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...