All F1 news from April 21 to May 10, 2025.
McLaren dominates the start of the 2025 season.
McLaren establishes itself as the team to beat at the start of the season. Oscar Piastri won the Bahrain, Saudi Arabian, and Miami Grands Prix, while Lando Norris shone in the Miami sprint race. This winning streak places McLaren at the top of the constructors' championship, with Piastri and Norris occupying the top two positions in the drivers' championship.
Verstappen secretly tests Ferrari.
Max Verstappen recently participated in a testing session at Nürburgring, driving a Ferrari 296 GT3 under the pseudonym “Franz Herman.” Despite the discretion measures, his identity was revealed by the personalized equipment. This test reflects his interest in endurance racing and his desire to obtain a license for the Nordschleife circuit.
Alpine: driver change and controversies.
Alpine replaced Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto after just six races. The decision comes amid internal tensions, with threats directed at Doohan and his family. Flavio Briatore took over the team after Oliver Oakes was dismissed.
Sergio Pérez Evaluates New Opportunities.
Sergio Pérez, whose contract with Red Bull ends at the end of 2024, is exploring new options for 2026. Talks are underway with Alpine and Cadillac, which will debut in F1 next season. With 281 races under his belt, Pérez seeks to reinvent himself after a disappointing 2024 season.
Chaos at the Miami Grand Prix.
The Miami Grand Prix was marked by unpredictable weather conditions, resulting in several incidents and penalties. Lando Norris won the sprint race, while Max Verstappen finished outside the points for the first time since 2016 due to a penalty.
Mercedes prepares major updates.
Mercedes plans to introduce significant updates to the W16 in the upcoming European races. Technical director James Allison stated that these improvements aim to increase the team's competitiveness against McLaren and Red Bull.
Ferrari: challenges for Hamilton and Leclerc.
Lewis Hamilton faces a difficult start to the season with Ferrari, which has led to criticism that Toto Wolff responded to by defending his former driver. Charles Leclerc, on the other hand, achieved his first podium of the year in Saudi Arabia, but qualifying remains a weak point for the team.
Next Stage: Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
The next race will be in Imola, from May 16 to 18. Fans eagerly await to see if McLaren will continue to dominate or if Red Bull and Mercedes will be able to respond.
