Jump to content
Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe now
Independent
US Politics
Subscribe
More
Best
Climate
TV

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Formula 1 latest news

<p>Charles Leclerc earned his second win of the season at the Italian Grand Prix after an entertaining race </p>
italian grand prixF1

Leclerc’s bold strategy seals glorious win for Ferrari at Italian GP

The Monegasque driver pulled off a superb one-stop strategy to claim his second victory in Monza

<p>Teenagers Oliver Bearman of Great Britain and Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy </p>
kieran jacksonF1

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow

<p>Lewis Hamilton (right) hopes Lando Norris (left) can challenge Max Verstappen (PA)</p>
F1

Hamilton hopes Norris can take F1 title race ‘down to the wire’

F1

F1 2024 mid-season ratings: Hamilton, Norris and Verstappen ranked

Long reads

<p>McLaren boss Zak Brown speaks to The Independent ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend </p>
EXCLUSIVE

McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown: ‘Red Bull are scared of Max Verstappen’

kieran jackson

How Lewis Hamilton finally laid to rest the ghosts of 2021

<p>Mick Schumacher is competing in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans event this weekend </p>
exclusive

Mick Schumacher on F1 exile: ‘It has been a draining few years’

<p>Formula 1 has cracked America ahead of inaugral Las Vegas Grand Prix </p>
long read

How Formula 1 cracked America

Max Verstappen is not happy with Red Bull (Luca Bruno/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen: ‘My Red Bull car is a monster and undriveable’

<p>Lando Norris finished the Italian Grand Prix in third, behind McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri </p>
F1

Lando Norris challenges McLaren to make him undisputed No 1 driver

<p>McLaren’s Oscar Piastri overtakes teammate Lando Norris on lap one at Monza</p>
F1

‘Papaya rules’: McLaren’s team orders for Norris and Piastri on track

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after winning the Formula One Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
LiveF1

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Race result as Leclerc claims stunning win

Lewis Hamilton believed he could have taken pole position (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
F1

Lewis Hamilton ‘furious’ over missed chance to grab Italian GP pole

<p>Lando Norris claimed pole at Monza</p>
F1

Lando Norris claims Italian GP pole as Max Verstappen struggles

McLaren’s Lando Norris celebrates his pole position at Monza (Luca Bruno/AP)
F1

Lando Norris ready to seize opportunity on pole and continue momentum

F1

Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2025

Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in final practice for the Italian GP (Luca Bruno/AP)
F1

Lewis Hamilton quickest in final practice as Mercedes impress in Monza

F1

Lewis Hamilton quickest in final practice as Mercedes impress in Monza

Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in final practice for the Italian GP (Luca Bruno/AP)
F1

Who is Kimi Antonelli? Mercedes teen to replace Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in second practice (Luca Bruno/AP)
F1

Lewis Hamilton edges out Lando Norris to set the pace in Monza

F1

Kimi Antonelli crashes after just 10 minutes of first F1 session

<p>The safety car crashed into the wall in testing on Thursday </p>
F1

F1 safety car crashes in bizarre scene before Italian Grand Prix

<p>The safety car crashed into the wall in testing on Thursday </p>
F1

F1 safety car crashes in bizarre scene before Italian Grand Prix

F1

Wolff reveals ‘conversations’ with Verstappen over Mercedes F1 move

<p>Jos Verstappen is the ‘warmonger’ at Red Bull, says Johnny Herbert </p>
F1

Jos Verstappen is ‘warmonger’ at Red Bull, says Johnny Herbert

F1

What does ‘interval’ mean in F1?

F1

McLaren boss refuses to prioritise Norris as No 1 driver

<p>Alex Albon (right) expressed his sympathy for former Williams team-mate Logan Sargeant (left) </p>
Sport

Albon sends heartfelt message to Sargeant after ‘brutal’ sacking

<p>Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant at Williams</p>
F1

Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine star replacing Sargeant at Williams

<p>Logan Sargeant has been replaced mid-season by Williams</p>
F1

Williams drop Sargeant and announce surprise replacement

F1

Hill sends message to McLaren: ‘Don’t give away points in title fight’

<p>Argentine driver Franco Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant at Williams</p>
F1

Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine star replacing Sargeant at Williams

<p>Logan Sargeant has been replaced mid-season by Williams</p>
F1

Williams drop Sargeant and announce surprise replacement

F1

Hill sends message to McLaren: ‘Don’t give away points in title fight’

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)
F1

Christian Horner says pressure on Red Bull to respond to McLaren in title fight

F1

Christian Horner says pressure on Red Bull to respond to McLaren in title fight

Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)
Max Verstappen said he does not need to panic after Lando Norris’ win in the Netherlands (Peter Dejong/AP)
F1

Verstappen calm as winless run continues: ‘We don’t need to panic’

F1

Lando Norris says he is not thinking about world championship victory

F1

Norris beats Verstappen at Dutch Grand Prix to ignite F1 title hopes

<p>Max Verstappen hits out at Red Bull car at Dutch Grand Prix: ‘I couldn’t do anything’.</p>
Sport

Max Verstappen hits out at Red Bull car at Dutch Grand Prix’

<p>Max Verstappen hits out at Red Bull car at Dutch Grand Prix: ‘I couldn’t do anything’.</p>
Sport

Max Verstappen hits out at Red Bull car at Dutch Grand Prix’

LiveF1

F1 Dutch GP LIVE: Race result as Lando Norris wins in Zandvoort

<p>An appeal against Christian Horner has been dismissed (David Davies/PA)</p>
Sport

Christian Horner breaks after being cleared of controlling behaviour

<p>Lando Norris celebrates his pole position (AP Photo/Patrick Post, Pool)</p>
Sport

Norris makesVerstappen admission after Dutch Grand Prix qualifier

Lando Norris is determined to improve on recent starts from pole position (AP Photo/Patrick Post)
F1

Norris highlights key to turning pole into win at Dutch Grand Prix

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain celebrates his pole position after qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Patrick Post, Pool)
F1

Norris claims pole position ahead of Verstappen to silence Dutch crowd

<p>Logan Sargeant’s car caught fire after a nasty crash at the Dutch Grand Prix </p>
F1

Logan Sargeant in fiery crash in Dutch Grand Prix practice

F1

Verstappen’s unbeaten home run is in doubt – but can Norris convert?

Mercedes driver George Russell finished fastest in second practice (Patrick Post/AP)
F1

George Russell sets the pace in Dutch Grand Prix practice

McLaren driver Lando Norris is 78 points behind Red Bull rival Max Verstappen (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris is world championship material – McLaren chief Andrea Stella

Lando Norris finished fastest in the first practice session (Peter Dejong/AP)
F1

Lando Norris fastest in opening practice for Dutch Grand Prix

F1

Horner ‘relieved’ after appeal over inappropriate behaviour dismissed

F1

Horner ‘relieved’ after appeal over inappropriate behaviour dismissed

F1

Doohan promoted to F1 seat at Alpine to replace Ocon in 2025

<p>Lewis Hamilton said Formula One cannot continue to ignore Africa (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

Lewis Hamilton supports Rwandan Grand Prix ahead of F1 talks

F1

Russell reflects on ‘frustrating’ disqualification: ‘It’s still a win’

McLaren driver Lando Norris trails Max Verstappen by 78 points (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris admits he’s making too many mistakes in Formula One title fight

McLaren driver Lando Norris trails Max Verstappen by 78 points (David Davies/PA)
F1

Lando Norris admits he’s making too many mistakes in Formula One title fight

F1

Verstappen unsure of long-term future ahead of milestone at Dutch GP

F1

Hamilton’s engineer turns down chance to join Mercedes star at Ferrari

<p>Alonso won the F1 drivers’ championship in 2005 and 2006 </p>
F1

Fernando Alonso reveals post-F1 ambitions as Spaniard nears retirement

<p>Briatore returned to Alpine as an executive advisor to Renault CEO Luca de Meo</p>
F1

Flavio Briatore makes Alpine admission months after shock return to F1

<p>McLaren boss Zak Brown has jokingly challenged his rivals to a race </p>
F1

Horner and Wolff challenged by Brown to F1 team boss race

<p>Sergio Perez is under pressure after a difficult season at Red Bull </p>
F1

Steiner highlights Perez issue causing Red Bull problems

F1

Oscar Piastri reveals broken rib – sustained before first F1 victory

<p>Alex Albon sees his long-term future with Williams (David Davies/PA)</p>
F1

Albon sets ‘realistic’ 2027 target for Williams after Sainz signature

<p>Mick Schumacher is eyeing a spot back on the grid after being dropped by Haas in 2022 </p>
F1

Mick Schumacher ‘could be handed F1 lifeline at Audi’

F1

Alonso sets ‘champions’ goal for Aston Martin despite recent struggles

F1

Leclerc explains return of ‘bouncing’ issue amid Ferrari F1 woes

F1

Leclerc explains return of ‘bouncing’ issue amid Ferrari F1 woes

<p>Formula One are entering into talks over a grand prix in Africa </p>
F1

Rwanda ‘ready’ to host F1 ahead of talks over grand prix in Africa

F1

Red Bull reject possibility of Ricciardo taking over from Perez

An appeal against Christian Horner has been dismissed (David Davies/PA)
F1

Red Bull chief Christian Horner cleared after appeal dismissed

F1

Red Bull set date for Liam Lawson’s future to be resolved

F1

Red Bull set date for Liam Lawson’s future to be resolved

<p>Zak Brown’s McLaren have enjoyed a hugely impressive run of results </p>
F1

McLaren boss Brown admits ‘surprise’ at his team challenging Red Bull

<p>Carlos Sainz will leave Ferrari for Williams </p>
F1

Sainz will bring ‘gravitas’ to Williams, claims Hill

<p>Mick Schumacher lost his race seat at Haas at the end of the 2022 season </p>
F1

Villeneuve and Herbert explain why no F1 teams want Schumacher

<p>Red Bull driver Max Verstappen believes that Red Bull no longer have the fastest car on the grid</p>
F1

Verstappen makes admission about Red Bull title rivals

<p>Lando Norris is hoping to get back on track after the summer break </p>
F1

McLaren to help ‘distracted’ Norris find form after summer break

<p>Nico Rosberg has sounded off about how Ferrari could improve </p>
F1

Rosberg explains where Ferrari have got it wrong this season

<p>Lando Norris reveals where he thinks Carlos Sainz should be driving after Williams deal.</p>
Sport

F1: Lando Norris reveals where he thinks Sainz should be driving

<p>Norris ceded the lead to Piastri at the Hungarian GP to give the Australian his first GP win</p>
F1

Oscar Piastri labelled ‘mentally stronger’ than teammate Lando Norris

F1

Audi confirm huge name as new team principal in blow to Red Bull

Jonathan Wheatley is set for a spell of gardening leave before he moves to Audi (David Davies/PA)
F1

Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley to leave at end of season

F1

Alpine confirm major change in F1 as Brit named new team principal

F1

Alpine confirm major change in F1 as Brit named new team principal

<p>Sergio Perez has come under pressure after a string of poor performances for Red Bull </p>
F1

Red Bull insist they will keep faith with Perez despite poor form

<p>Carlos Sainz has put pen-to-paper with Williams for 2025 and beyond </p>
F1

Sainz signs for Williams as Ferrari driver finally lands 2025 F1 seat

F1

Hamilton responds after Russell’s disqualification hands him shock win

<p>Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)</p>
Sport

Horner points out ‘mistake’ after Russell disqualification in Belgium

<p>Red Bull team principal Christian Horner (David Davies/PA)</p>
Sport

Horner points out ‘mistake’ after Russell disqualification in Belgium

F1

Hamilton hints at Mercedes error before Russell disqualification

F1

Toto Wolff reacts after George Russell stripped of Belgian GP win

F1

Why was George Russell stripped of Belgian Grand Prix victory?

Lando Norris (pictured) was ordered to concede first position to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri (Denes Erdos/AP)
F1

Lando Norris rues ‘stupid mistakes’ in bid to beat Max Verstappen in F1 battle

<p>George Russell has been disqualified from the Belgian Grand Prix </p>
F1

George Russell disqualified after winning Belgian Grand Prix

<p>Verstappen came fifth in the Hungarian GP last week</p>
F1

F1 Belgian GP prediction: Verstappen set to storm through field at Spa

<p>F1-BÉLGICA</p>
LiveF1

F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE: Race result as George Russell disqualified

Lando Norris qualified fifth for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
F1

Lando Norris laments ‘shocking’ qualifying display in Belgium GP

<p>Verstappen came fifth in the Hungarian GP last week</p>
F1

F1 Belgian GP prediction: Verstappen set to storm through field at Spa

<p>F1-BÉLGICA</p>
LiveF1

F1 Belgian Grand Prix LIVE: Race result as George Russell disqualified

Lando Norris qualified fifth for Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
F1

Lando Norris laments ‘shocking’ qualifying display in Belgium GP

F1

Leclerc takes surprise pole in Belgium after Verstappen penalty

<p>Lance Stroll crashed in practice in Belgium</p>
F1

Lance Stroll crashes in Belgian GP practice as heavy rain falls at Spa

Lando Norris finished fastest in practice in Belgium (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
F1

Norris suggests McLaren should consider making him number one

F1

Lando Norris must convert potential into wins – but one issue lingers

McLaren’s Lando Norris races in Belgium this weekend (PA)
F1

Lando Norris targets pole position with McLaren but admits ‘I need to earn it’

Max Verstappen finished fastest in first practice for the Belgian Grand Prix (Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP)
F1

Max Verstappen puts radio row behind him to go fastest in Belgian GP practice

<p>Rachel Brookes is a regular in front of the camera and behind the microphone for Sky’s coverage of Formula 1 </p>
F1

Exclusive: Rachel Brookes on paddock life and a run-in with Bernie

<p>Sky F1 added former McLaren and Aston Martin engineer Bernie Collins to their punditry line-up last year </p>
F1

Collins: ‘I don’t just represent women in F1 – but engineers too’

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in