The Race
Verstappen wins, title fight blown open by McLaren strategy blunder
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen kept his 2025 title defence alive into the season finale by winning a Qatar GP transformed by the maximum stint rule and a McLaren blunder
McLaren's explanation for its Qatar GP strategy blunder
McLaren has explained its strategy error in F1's Qatar GP that opened the door for Max Verstappen to grab a win that takes the three-way title fight all the way to the final round
Our verdict on McLaren's Qatar self-sabotage + F1 title fight
Our team give their take on McLaren's strategic hesitance in the Qatar GP and what it means for the 2025 F1 title fight with one round to go
Red Bull F1 2026 line-up decision made
Red Bull has made its decision on its 2026 Formula 1 driver line-ups and will announce it on Tuesday ahead of the Abu Dhabi finale
Wolff fuming over Red Bull suggestion Antonelli helped Norris
Red Bull insinuating Kimi Antonelli let Lando Norris past in the Qatar Grand Prix was "brainless", according to Toto Wolff
Winners and losers from F1's 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Some very clear winners and losers in the F1 title fight in the Qatar GP, but plenty more further back too
F1 plans 2026 changes to solve a serious plank wear problem
Formula 1 plans to change how its new 2026 aero modes are deployed to avoid potential headaches for teams, The Race has learned
Piastri sensor loss and other McLaren DSQ findings revealed
A failed sensor on Oscar Piastri's car meant McLaren could not measure the oscillations that ultimately led to its double disqualification in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, its analysis has revealed.
How Porsche's WEC exit reshapes its entire driver line-up
Porsche's 2026 IMSA line-up announcement shows the full fallout from its WEC exit for its driver line-up
What to expect from F1's Qatar-only pitstop rule
Pirelli's decision to impose a maximum mileage limit on tyres at this weekend's Qatar Grand Prix has not gone down well with everyone in Formula 1
The root cause of McLaren's double DSQ
The root cause of McLaren’s double disqualification in the Las Vegas Grand Prix lies in the team’s cautious set-up choices inadvertently triggering unexpected porpoising
Carmen Jorda makes shock F1 return with new Alpine role
Ex-Lotus Formula 1 development driver Carmen Jorda will return to the Enstone team as Alpine’s head of F1 Academy.
No McLaren team orders 'perfect' for Verstappen
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen labelled McLaren’s commitment to avoiding team orders “perfect”
Iron Dames's pioneering WEC programme is ending - here's why
In a few days, the 2026 WEC entry list will be revealed, with one high-profile absentee: the #85 Iron Dames Porsche. But it's not the end of Iron Dames project, as feared at one point
Six things we've learned from the first day at F1's Qatar GP
From what Alonso made of Newey's shock TP appointment to a 'strength' Norris believes he has - here's what we've already learned in Qatar
What's dividing F1 drivers about racing rules overhaul
While F1 drivers appear unified that the current racing guidelines are not working, what is harder to find is consensus on a solution
