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BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton has been DROPPED by Ferrari ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, due to "poor motivation and performance".
Zhou Guanyu will replace him until a suitable successor is found.
Zhou Guanyu will replace him until a suitable successor is found.
April 1, 2025 at 7:17 AM
BREAKING: Lewis Hamilton has been DROPPED by Ferrari ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, due to "poor motivation and performance".
Zhou Guanyu will replace him until a suitable successor is found.
Zhou Guanyu will replace him until a suitable successor is found.
Deal's done.
Yuki Tsunoda to partner Max Verstappen at RBR from Japan onwards.
Yuki Tsunoda to partner Max Verstappen at RBR from Japan onwards.
March 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Deal's done.
Yuki Tsunoda to partner Max Verstappen at RBR from Japan onwards.
Yuki Tsunoda to partner Max Verstappen at RBR from Japan onwards.
YUKI TSUNODA TO RED BULL. 🚨
The transfer is almost completely confirmed, moving Liam Lawson back down to Racing Bulls in the process.
Expect official confirmation before the end of the day.
The transfer is almost completely confirmed, moving Liam Lawson back down to Racing Bulls in the process.
Expect official confirmation before the end of the day.
March 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
YUKI TSUNODA TO RED BULL. 🚨
The transfer is almost completely confirmed, moving Liam Lawson back down to Racing Bulls in the process.
Expect official confirmation before the end of the day.
The transfer is almost completely confirmed, moving Liam Lawson back down to Racing Bulls in the process.
Expect official confirmation before the end of the day.
Remember those graphics I made a while back? Might need to bring them out of retirement...
Yuki Tsunoda is getting very close to a promotion to Red Bull, with Lawson being demoted to VCARB.
Only time will tell if the swap happens... 👀
Yuki Tsunoda is getting very close to a promotion to Red Bull, with Lawson being demoted to VCARB.
Only time will tell if the swap happens... 👀
March 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Remember those graphics I made a while back? Might need to bring them out of retirement...
Yuki Tsunoda is getting very close to a promotion to Red Bull, with Lawson being demoted to VCARB.
Only time will tell if the swap happens... 👀
Yuki Tsunoda is getting very close to a promotion to Red Bull, with Lawson being demoted to VCARB.
Only time will tell if the swap happens... 👀
Colton Herta just needs ONE more Super License point before he can officially enter F1.
Driving 100km in a rookie FP1 session would give him this point, but he will almost certainly get what he needs from Indycar.
Will we see Herta in Cadillac F1 next year?
Driving 100km in a rookie FP1 session would give him this point, but he will almost certainly get what he needs from Indycar.
Will we see Herta in Cadillac F1 next year?
March 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Colton Herta just needs ONE more Super License point before he can officially enter F1.
Driving 100km in a rookie FP1 session would give him this point, but he will almost certainly get what he needs from Indycar.
Will we see Herta in Cadillac F1 next year?
Driving 100km in a rookie FP1 session would give him this point, but he will almost certainly get what he needs from Indycar.
Will we see Herta in Cadillac F1 next year?
Williams have partnered with Atlassian, an "AI-Powered collaboration software" to gain a new title sponsor.
The team will now be known as Atlassian Williams Racing for the 2025 season and beyond.
The team will now be known as Atlassian Williams Racing for the 2025 season and beyond.
February 11, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Williams have partnered with Atlassian, an "AI-Powered collaboration software" to gain a new title sponsor.
The team will now be known as Atlassian Williams Racing for the 2025 season and beyond.
The team will now be known as Atlassian Williams Racing for the 2025 season and beyond.
Charles Leclercs "LEC" ice cream brand is set to appear on British shelves in the near future 😮
Here's a look at some of their flavours:
Here's a look at some of their flavours:
February 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Charles Leclercs "LEC" ice cream brand is set to appear on British shelves in the near future 😮
Here's a look at some of their flavours:
Here's a look at some of their flavours:
SAVE THE DATE!
Drive to Survive Season 7 arrives March 7th on Netflix.
Drive to Survive Season 7 arrives March 7th on Netflix.
February 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
Drive to Survive Season 7 arrives March 7th on Netflix.
Drive to Survive Season 7 arrives March 7th on Netflix.
The Magnussen name lives on!
Luca Magnussen (Kevin's younger brother) has just been named for the 2025 GB4 championship and will drive for Fortec!
First J.Mag, then K.Mag; could we see L.Mag make an appearance in F1 in the future?
Luca Magnussen (Kevin's younger brother) has just been named for the 2025 GB4 championship and will drive for Fortec!
First J.Mag, then K.Mag; could we see L.Mag make an appearance in F1 in the future?
February 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The Magnussen name lives on!
Luca Magnussen (Kevin's younger brother) has just been named for the 2025 GB4 championship and will drive for Fortec!
First J.Mag, then K.Mag; could we see L.Mag make an appearance in F1 in the future?
Luca Magnussen (Kevin's younger brother) has just been named for the 2025 GB4 championship and will drive for Fortec!
First J.Mag, then K.Mag; could we see L.Mag make an appearance in F1 in the future?
These are the top 4 candidates for the Cadillac seat... 👀
Would you like a return to the grid for some old favourites, some seasoned IndyCar drivers to make their debut or someone else altogether? Let me know 😮
Would you like a return to the grid for some old favourites, some seasoned IndyCar drivers to make their debut or someone else altogether? Let me know 😮
February 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
These are the top 4 candidates for the Cadillac seat... 👀
Would you like a return to the grid for some old favourites, some seasoned IndyCar drivers to make their debut or someone else altogether? Let me know 😮
Would you like a return to the grid for some old favourites, some seasoned IndyCar drivers to make their debut or someone else altogether? Let me know 😮
Williams have teased their teamwear for this season...
The bolder, more vibrant blue may be seen on the car this year 👀
The bolder, more vibrant blue may be seen on the car this year 👀
February 4, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Williams have teased their teamwear for this season...
The bolder, more vibrant blue may be seen on the car this year 👀
The bolder, more vibrant blue may be seen on the car this year 👀
CHASE ELLIOTT WINS THE CLASH!!
The No. 9 held onto the lead despite Ryan Blaney's incredible efforts! 🤩
Currently 3:15am for me, probably time to get some sleep... 😴
The No. 9 held onto the lead despite Ryan Blaney's incredible efforts! 🤩
Currently 3:15am for me, probably time to get some sleep... 😴
February 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM
CHASE ELLIOTT WINS THE CLASH!!
The No. 9 held onto the lead despite Ryan Blaney's incredible efforts! 🤩
Currently 3:15am for me, probably time to get some sleep... 😴
The No. 9 held onto the lead despite Ryan Blaney's incredible efforts! 🤩
Currently 3:15am for me, probably time to get some sleep... 😴
BYRON GOES 360°!!!
The 24 car spun out after contact with Gilliland but managed to correct it, now dropping down to second last...
The 24 car spun out after contact with Gilliland but managed to correct it, now dropping down to second last...
February 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
BYRON GOES 360°!!!
The 24 car spun out after contact with Gilliland but managed to correct it, now dropping down to second last...
The 24 car spun out after contact with Gilliland but managed to correct it, now dropping down to second last...
KYLE BUSCH SPINS!!!
The 8 car was pushed backwards in a battle with the 4 of Gragson and the 88 of SVG 😮
The 8 car was pushed backwards in a battle with the 4 of Gragson and the 88 of SVG 😮
February 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
KYLE BUSCH SPINS!!!
The 8 car was pushed backwards in a battle with the 4 of Gragson and the 88 of SVG 😮
The 8 car was pushed backwards in a battle with the 4 of Gragson and the 88 of SVG 😮
Lance Stroll has been slandered by the official Abu Dhabi GP Instagram account!? 🤯
Stroll isn't new to this kind of criticism, but coming from an official circuit's account seems very unprofessional... 😬
Stroll isn't new to this kind of criticism, but coming from an official circuit's account seems very unprofessional... 😬
February 2, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Lance Stroll has been slandered by the official Abu Dhabi GP Instagram account!? 🤯
Stroll isn't new to this kind of criticism, but coming from an official circuit's account seems very unprofessional... 😬
Stroll isn't new to this kind of criticism, but coming from an official circuit's account seems very unprofessional... 😬
Two bits of news for today;
Ferrari debuted their suits for Hamilton's maiden year with the team... 👀
And Kimi Antonelli, who's official F1 debut is just 2 months away, passed his driving test! 🤣
Congrats Kimi! 🥳 😂
Ferrari debuted their suits for Hamilton's maiden year with the team... 👀
And Kimi Antonelli, who's official F1 debut is just 2 months away, passed his driving test! 🤣
Congrats Kimi! 🥳 😂
January 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Two bits of news for today;
Ferrari debuted their suits for Hamilton's maiden year with the team... 👀
And Kimi Antonelli, who's official F1 debut is just 2 months away, passed his driving test! 🤣
Congrats Kimi! 🥳 😂
Ferrari debuted their suits for Hamilton's maiden year with the team... 👀
And Kimi Antonelli, who's official F1 debut is just 2 months away, passed his driving test! 🤣
Congrats Kimi! 🥳 😂
If it wasn't obvious enough, another driver seems to have suggested his distaste towards the FIA right now...
Credit to @racingnews365.com.web.brid.gy for the original post 🫶
Credit to @racingnews365.com.web.brid.gy for the original post 🫶
January 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
If it wasn't obvious enough, another driver seems to have suggested his distaste towards the FIA right now...
Credit to @racingnews365.com.web.brid.gy for the original post 🫶
Credit to @racingnews365.com.web.brid.gy for the original post 🫶
Thought you'd all appreciate some poor PS skills, in my hiatus I missed out on reporting all of the Red Bull drama, but I had made some graphics in the lead up to the big announcement.
Any feedback is appreciated, but here's the graphics I would have released if I had stayed active.
Any feedback is appreciated, but here's the graphics I would have released if I had stayed active.
January 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thought you'd all appreciate some poor PS skills, in my hiatus I missed out on reporting all of the Red Bull drama, but I had made some graphics in the lead up to the big announcement.
Any feedback is appreciated, but here's the graphics I would have released if I had stayed active.
Any feedback is appreciated, but here's the graphics I would have released if I had stayed active.
So far only two teams have announced their pre-season launch dates, with many teams expected to not launch their cars officially until Bahrain testing, only debuting their liveries on test cars at 75 Live on Feb 18th.
Which teams are you the most excited for?
#f1 #motorsport
Which teams are you the most excited for?
#f1 #motorsport
January 19, 2025 at 10:26 AM
So far only two teams have announced their pre-season launch dates, with many teams expected to not launch their cars officially until Bahrain testing, only debuting their liveries on test cars at 75 Live on Feb 18th.
Which teams are you the most excited for?
#f1 #motorsport
Which teams are you the most excited for?
#f1 #motorsport
With Barcelona leaving next year, which circuits would you like to see come back one day? 🤔
If you could pick one of these tracks to return, where would you go? (if not one of these, let me know in the replies 😎)
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
If you could pick one of these tracks to return, where would you go? (if not one of these, let me know in the replies 😎)
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
January 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
With Barcelona leaving next year, which circuits would you like to see come back one day? 🤔
If you could pick one of these tracks to return, where would you go? (if not one of these, let me know in the replies 😎)
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
If you could pick one of these tracks to return, where would you go? (if not one of these, let me know in the replies 😎)
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
Liam Lawson has reverted to his old F2/F3 logo after criticism that it looked too similar to Lando Norris' "LN4".
What do you think of the change?
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
What do you think of the change?
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
January 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Liam Lawson has reverted to his old F2/F3 logo after criticism that it looked too similar to Lando Norris' "LN4".
What do you think of the change?
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
What do you think of the change?
#f1 #formulaone #motorsport
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
In a shocking turn of events, Lance Stroll has announced on his Instagram story that he will be playing as the Frontman in BO6's multiplayer.
Only the most important motorsport news here, follow to stay up to date with the ongoing situation. 🫡
In a shocking turn of events, Lance Stroll has announced on his Instagram story that he will be playing as the Frontman in BO6's multiplayer.
Only the most important motorsport news here, follow to stay up to date with the ongoing situation. 🫡
January 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
BREAKING NEWS 🚨
In a shocking turn of events, Lance Stroll has announced on his Instagram story that he will be playing as the Frontman in BO6's multiplayer.
Only the most important motorsport news here, follow to stay up to date with the ongoing situation. 🫡
In a shocking turn of events, Lance Stroll has announced on his Instagram story that he will be playing as the Frontman in BO6's multiplayer.
Only the most important motorsport news here, follow to stay up to date with the ongoing situation. 🫡
With Charles Leclerc's contract suspected to last until 2028 and Stroll's departure being entirely his own choice, Franco Colapinto has the longest contract on the grid, and he isn't even a full-time driver!
What do you think about Alpine's new reserve? 🤔
What do you think about Alpine's new reserve? 🤔
January 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
With Charles Leclerc's contract suspected to last until 2028 and Stroll's departure being entirely his own choice, Franco Colapinto has the longest contract on the grid, and he isn't even a full-time driver!
What do you think about Alpine's new reserve? 🤔
What do you think about Alpine's new reserve? 🤔
OLIVER ROWLAND WINS IN MEXICO!
The British driver returns to form after an unfortunate first week of the season 🏆
The British driver returns to form after an unfortunate first week of the season 🏆
January 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
OLIVER ROWLAND WINS IN MEXICO!
The British driver returns to form after an unfortunate first week of the season 🏆
The British driver returns to form after an unfortunate first week of the season 🏆
Apologies for taking such a long and unannounced break, I know I've missed an awful lot ☹️
Hasn't been a good couple of months for me as of late but I'll do my best to update you all on more news from now on, thanks for being patient ♥️
Hasn't been a good couple of months for me as of late but I'll do my best to update you all on more news from now on, thanks for being patient ♥️
January 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Apologies for taking such a long and unannounced break, I know I've missed an awful lot ☹️
Hasn't been a good couple of months for me as of late but I'll do my best to update you all on more news from now on, thanks for being patient ♥️
Hasn't been a good couple of months for me as of late but I'll do my best to update you all on more news from now on, thanks for being patient ♥️