21/08/2025 22:00
Lewis Hamilton's difficult start at Ferrari has drawn sharp
criticism from former Scuderia driver Arturo Merzario, who believes
the seven-time F1 drivers' champion is feeling "demolished" by his
new team. The 82-year-old offered a damning assessment of
Hamilton's 2025 campaign, suggesting the Briton's arrival at
Maranello was little more than a "commercial move" that has
backfired. READ MORE: 'Demolished' Lewis Hamilton not wanted at
Ferrari according to '90 percent disagreed' claim F1 team forced to
change name for Dutch GP Stake F1 has been forced to change its
team name for next weekend's Dutch Grand Prix due to advertising
laws in the Netherlands. But what's the issue with the team's name?
The answer lies with its title sponsor, Stake—an online gambling
company that runs afoul of strict advertising regulations in the
Netherlands. READ MORE: F1 team forced to change name for Dutch GP
F1 CEO opens door to iconic venue return but issues warning: 'Time
is running out' Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has opened the
door to a return to the Nurburgring but warned that "time is
running out" to make something happen. The Nurburgring last
featured on the F1 calendar during the COVID-hit 2020 season, which
also marked the most recent time Germany hosted the pinnacle of
motorsport. READ MORE: F1 CEO opens door to iconic venue return but
issues warning: 'Time is running out' Max Verstappen handed unusual
compliment by F1 champion: 'He's alone right now' Max Verstappen is
"not better" than the "very good" drivers from F1's illustrious
past, according to Jacques Villeneuve - though he still believes
the Dutchman is currently in a class of his own. As part of an
exclusive interview with RacingNews365 , the 1997 F1 drivers'
champion spoke about a range of subjects, from Cadillac's fledgling
team to the overall health of the series, as well as the current
strength of the driver lineup. READ MORE: Max Verstappen handed
unusual compliment by F1 champion: 'He's alone right now' Why
Valtteri Bottas may not serve his existing grid penalty upon F1
return Valtteri Bottas may not have to serve the five-place grid
penalty he received at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when he
returns to the grid next year. The 10-time Grand Prix winner is
expected to be announced imminently as a Cadillac F1 driver for the
2026 season, following news broken by RacingNews365 and Formula.hu
that the 35-year-old has signed with the championship's newest
team. READ MORE: Why Valtteri Bottas may not serve his existing
grid penalty upon F1 return Lewis Hamilton 'fascinated' by one
aspect of radical looming F1 changes Lewis Hamilton has expressed
his excitement over the upcoming F1 regulations overhaul, which
will see brand new cars and power units competing in 2026. The
seven-time F1 drivers' champion expects the "learning curve" to be
significant for everyone in the paddock, but believes it forces
people to "dig deep" and innovate. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton
'fascinated' by one aspect of radical looming F1 changes
