Formula 1 returns from its summer break with one of the most compelling championship battles in recent memory, as McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris engage in a thrilling two-horse race for the drivers' title.
The Australian currently leads his British teammate by a mere nine points heading into the Dutch Grand Prix, with 10 races remaining in the season.
McLaren's dominance has been unprecedented this year, with the team securing 11 victories from the first 14 races, including an impressive streak of four consecutive 1-2 finishes in the most recent events.
The Woking-based outfit has built an almost insurmountable 299-point lead in the Constructors' Championship.
Team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown have maintained their commitment to allowing both drivers equal opportunities to fight for the title, refusing to implement team orders despite the intensifying battle.
This approach has kept the championship fight genuinely open, with both drivers demonstrating exceptional skill and maturity.
Piastri, at just 24, has shown remarkable composure and consistency, earning six wins and six podiums from 14 races.
His calm, calculated approach has drawn comparisons to four-time champion Alain Prost.
Meanwhile, Norris has bounced back from early-season errors to claim five victories, including three wins in the last four races before the summer break.
The duo's relationship remains remarkably cordial despite the high stakes, with both acknowledging the natural tension that will inevitably arise as the season progresses.
2025-09-01 12:34:00
Lando Norris backed for maiden F1 title by first school in Somerset.
2025-10-05 18:55:00
George Russell claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, but qualifying was marred by chaos, including a crash for Russell himself and a furious Max Verstappen who accused Lando Norris of affecting his final lap.
2025-10-05 13:42:00
McLaren driver Lando Norris has admitted that Max Verstappen’s unparalleled consistency makes him 'one of the best drivers ever' and nearly impossible to compete with.
2025-10-05 11:34:00
McLaren driver Lando Norris has admitted it is 'almost impossible' to be as good as his rival Max Verstappen, arguing the four-time world champion is 'at 99 per cent' even on a bad day.
2025-10-05 10:56:00
George Russell takes Singapore pole; Verstappen accuses Norris of blocking.
2025-10-04 21:55:00
Carlos Sainz has achieved his first podium finish for his new team Williams, beating his replacement at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
2025-09-23 12:59:00
Carlos Sainz secured his first Formula 1 podium finish for Williams on a memorable day in Azerbaijan, beating his replacement at Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton.
2025-09-22 16:00:00
Lando Norris defends McLaren's use of team orders after Oscar Piastri was instructed to relinquish his position following a pit-stop error at Monza.
2025-09-12 16:17:00
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli faces criticism after a messy race at Monza.
2025-09-09 19:47:00
McLaren drivers Norris and Piastri maintain sportsmanship amid controversial pit stop.
2025-09-08 12:07:00
Red Bull aims to become an engine manufacturer in 2026, partnering with Ford for a new power unit.
2025-09-06 22:13:00
Carlos Sainz and Liam Lawson traded barbs over a collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, with Williams planning to protest Sainz’s penalty.
2025-09-06 19:57:00
After his maiden podium at the Dutch GP, Isack Hadjar is being linked with a potential future Red Bull seat.
2025-09-02 23:11:00
British drivers Oliver Bearman and George Russell show strong form in the opening practice sessions of the Dutch Grand Prix.
2025-09-02 16:15:00
French F1 rookie Isack Hadjar accidentally broke his third-place trophy after celebrating his maiden podium at the Dutch Grand Prix.
2025-09-02 11:43:00
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen head into the Italian Grand Prix locked in a fierce title battle, reigniting one of F1’s most intense rivalries.
2025-09-01 22:15:00
Lewis Hamilton gets a five-place penalty for the Italian GP after a double-yellow infraction at Zandvoort; Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur urges composure after a bruising, point-less weekend.
2025-09-01 16:15:00
Formula 1 will implement significant power restrictions and safety measures for 2026, including speed limits of 248mph on fastest circuits.
2025-09-01 11:53:00
The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will conclude its F1 run after 2026, with organizers deciding to 'go out on a high' rather than extend the contract.
2025-08-31 12:34:00
16-year-old Oleksandr Bondarev aims to become Ukraine's first Formula 1 driver after securing his maiden Formula 4 victory and joining Williams Racing Academy.
2025-08-31 12:22:00
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen trails championship leader by 97 points as Red Bull struggles with car performance issues.
2025-08-30 19:19:00
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will spearhead Cadillac's Formula 1 debut in 2026 as the sport's 11th team enters the grid.
2025-08-30 18:15:00
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton faces mounting pressure at Ferrari, sitting 42 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc without a podium finish.
2025-08-30 16:04:00
McLaren will officially become the Mastercard McLaren Formula One Team starting in 2026, marking a significant expansion of their partnership.
2025-08-30 14:33:00
The rivalry between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri is the main focus as the Formula 1 season resumes after the summer break.
2025-08-28 16:26:00
British driver Lando Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri are dominating the 2025 Formula 1 season, with McLaren leading the constructors' championship by a significant margin.
2025-08-24 19:46:00
British F1 driver Ollie Bearman has had a highly impressive rookie season so far, earning praise from his team and pundits.
2025-08-22 16:21:00
British Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed more details about his contract with Ferrari, which he will join in 2026.
2025-08-22 12:04:00
Spanish Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has reportedly agreed to stay with the Williams team, a significant boost for the British racing outfit.
2025-08-21 22:56:00
British Formula 1 driver George Russell has said he 'would pay to be a world champion,' highlighting his fierce ambition.
2025-08-21 18:05:00