Lewis Hamilton's difficult start at Ferrari has drawn sharp criticism from former Scuderia driver Arturo Merzario, who believes the seven-time F1 drivers' champion is feeling "demolished" by his new team.
The 82-year-old offered a damning assessment of Hamilton's 2025 campaign, suggesting the Briton's arrival at Maranello was little more than a "commercial move" that has backfired.
F1 team forced to change name for Dutch GP
Stake F1 has been forced to change its team name for next weekend's Dutch Grand Prix due to advertising laws in the Netherlands.
But what’s the issue with the team’s name? The answer lies with its title sponsor, Stake—an online gambling company that runs afoul of strict advertising regulations in the Netherlands.
F1 CEO opens door to iconic venue return but issues warning: 'Time is running out'
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has opened the door to a return to the Nurburgring but warned that "time is running out" to make something happen.
The Nurburgring last featured on the F1 calendar during the COVID-hit 2020 season, which also marked the most recent time Germany hosted the pinnacle of motorsport.
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Max Verstappen handed unusual compliment by F1 champion: 'He's alone right now'
Max Verstappen is "not better" than the "very good" drivers from F1's illustrious past, according to Jacques Villeneuve - though he still believes the Dutchman is currently in a class of his own.
As part of an exclusive interview with RacingNews365, the 1997 F1 drivers' champion spoke about a range of subjects, from Cadillac's fledgling team to the overall health of the series, as well as the current strength of the driver lineup.
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Why Valtteri Bottas may not serve his existing grid penalty upon F1 return
Valtteri Bottas may not have to serve the five-place grid penalty he received at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when he returns to the grid next year.
The 10-time Grand Prix winner is expected to be announced imminently as a Cadillac F1 driver for the 2026 season, following news broken by RacingNews365 and Formula.hu that the 35-year-old has signed with the championship's newest team.
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Lewis Hamilton 'fascinated' by one aspect of radical looming F1 changes
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his excitement over the upcoming F1 regulations overhaul, which will see brand new cars and power units competing in 2026.
The seven-time F1 drivers' champion expects the "learning curve" to be significant for everyone in the paddock, but believes it forces people to "dig deep" and innovate.
READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton 'fascinated' by one aspect of radical looming F1 changes
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