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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
There was glamour, horsepower, and a healthy dose of star power in Times Square on Monday evening, as F1 The Movie made its grand red carpet debut. Brad Pitt led the charge, flanked by co-stars Damson Idris and Kerry Condon, with seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton also in attendance – swapping his helmet for a production credit on the hotly anticipated blockbuster.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Mercedes may have delivered their most convincing performance of the season in Montreal, but team principal Toto Wolff has urged caution, warning that the squad’s form at the Canadian Grand Prix does not guarantee similar success elsewhere on the Formula 1 calendar.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Sky Sports F1 commentator Martin Brundle has dismissed suggestions that Lando Norris’ championship hopes are over following his collision with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix. The incident, which Brundle described as “very clumsy” and “unnecessary,” saw Norris sustain race-ending damage after running into the back of Piastri during a late-race battle.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sharply criticized Red Bull’s protest against George Russell’s victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, labeling the move as “petty and embarrassing.”Russell took his first win of the season in Montreal, edging out Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in a closely fought race. However, the victory was briefly clouded by an appeal lodged by Red Bull, accusing Russell of erratic driving and unsportsmanlike conduct behind the safety car.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Kimi Antonelli says he still has “a lot of work to do” to become a consistent performer in Formula 1, despite his standout podium in last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. The 18-year-old Mercedes prodigy made headlines in Montreal with a composed drive to third place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, delivering a double-podium finish for the Silver Arrows alongside teammate George Russell.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly expressed both sadness and concern over the announcement that Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo will be stepping down next month—news that has cast fresh uncertainty over the future of Renault’s F1 operation. The Italian executive, who will leave his position officially on July 15, played a pivotal role in reshaping Renault’s automotive direction and reviving its Formula 1 ambitions through the Alpine brand.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Lewis Hamilton has delivered his most blunt and candid assessment yet of Ferrari’s struggles, warning that “a lot of changes” are needed behind the scenes if the iconic Italian outfit is to return to the top of Formula 1. The seven-time champion’s frustration was once again palpable after Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix, where Ferrari languished as the fourth-fastest team, underscoring their inability to keep pace with rivals.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood claimed his maiden IndyCar oval victory at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 in St. Louis, with Pato O’Ward and Christian Rasmussen rounding out the podium. But the race was marred by a terrifying crash that saw race leader Josef Newgarden’s car catapulted upside down after colliding with rookie Louis Foster on lap 131.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
Aston Martin has set its sights on a bold move to secure Mercedes star George Russell as the linchpin for their Formula 1 future from 2026, according to a report from Motorsport.com citing a “leading paddock source.”With the biggest regulation overhaul in F1 history looming, the Silverstone-based outfit is banking on legendary designer Adrian Newey to craft a championship-contending car.
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1 week ago | 
f1i.com | Phillip van Osten
George Russell has been officially confirmed as the winner of the Canadian Grand Prix – albeit over five hours after the checkered flag – after the event’s stewards dismissed Red Bull’s protest over his driving during a late Safety Car period. The Mercedes driver had taken his first win of the 2025 season in Montreal, but celebrations were briefly put on hold after Red Bull launched a formal protest against his actions in the closing laps of the race.
