McLaren ‘would be crazy’ not to use team orders if necessary – Brown | RACER

While it has tried to limit competition from its two drivers as much as possible, McLaren has acknowledged its willingness to use team orders at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix if necessary to secure the drivers’ championship. Lando Norris heads into the final race weekend of the season with a 12-point lead over Max Verstappen […]

Will the pressure of the F1 title battle play into Verstappen’s hands? | RACER

In three days we should know the identity of the 2025 Drivers’ Champion after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. I say “must” because we’ve been here before for a showdown that was anything but settled when the checkered flag fell. But if there’s one outcome that every Formula 1 fan is almost certainly hoping for, […]

With Carlos Sainz at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina circuit | RACER

The 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship will be decided at a now traditional season finale venue, with this year’s visit marking the 14th time the curtain falls in Abu Dhabi. For the fifth time the title is still up for grabs, with last year’s Constructors’ Championship on the line as Ferrari attempted to usurp […]

Tsunoda ‘pissed off’ at losing Red Bull seat; proud of pace | RACER

Yuki Tsunoda says he is “pissed” about losing his Red Bull seat to Isack Hadjar at the end of this season, and believes the speed he showed compared to teammate Max Verstappen is something he can be proud of. Red Bull will promote Hadjar alongside Verstappen in 2026, with Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad forming […]

Haas renamed TGR Haas F1 Team with Toyota title partnership | RACER

Haas will be known as the TGR Haas F1 Team from 2026, after expanding its agreement with Toyota to include a title partnership. The previous title deal with Moneygram expires at the end of this season and Haas has had a technical partnership with Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) – Toyota’s motorsport division – since the […]