George Russell topped the leaderboard ahead of Max Verstappen after the final 2025 F1 Pre-Season Test.
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 3 PM | Russell finishes final session ahead of Verstappen

Under clear skies in Bahrain, the final day of 2025 F1 Testing got underway with improved conditions compared to yesterday’s rain. The morning session saw Charles Leclerc set the early pace with a 1:30.811s benchmark that remained unbeaten. He led Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli by just 0.077s and McLaren’s Lando Norris in third. Numerous off-track…

Read More
Lewis Hamilton on Day 2 of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Photo Credit: Scuderia Ferrari

2025 Bahrain F1 Pre-Season Testing | Day 2 AM | Hamilton fastest in rain-affected morning session

The second day of F1 pre-season testing for the 2025 season kicks off at Bahrain International Circuit under cool and overcast skies with a slight drizzle in the air. Most driver line-ups remain the same, with only Mercedes, Alpine, and Haas making changes since yesterday’s morning session of pre-season testing. Red Bull and Williams will…

Read More
Several F1 teams, including Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes, and Red Bull have conducted their shakedown in Bahrain before pre-season testing kicks off tomorrow.
Photo Credit: Red Bull Racing

Multiple F1 teams conduct shakedown in Bahrain ahead of 2025 pre-season testing

Following the unveiling of official liveries at the F1 75 season launch event in London on February 18, several teams have put their 2025 challengers through a shakedown run at the Bahrain International Circuit.  Making use of the permitted mileage of 200 kilometres over the course of two filming days, Alpine, Haas, Aston Martin, Mercedes,…

Read More
Mercedes AMG-Petronas F1 Team car launch: W16
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Mercedes unveil W16 ahead of new era

Mercedes have officially launched their 2025 Formula 1 challenger, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W16 E Performance, marking the start of a new chapter for the Silver Arrows following Lewis Hamilton’s departure. The team already showcased the car’s livery at the F1 75 season launch event in London. The Brackley-based squad will forgo their traditional Silverstone shakedown,…

Read More
Pit Debrief writers predict who will win the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship. Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, Liam Lawson and Kimi Antonelli are all included.
Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Pit Debrief writers predict who will win the 2025 F1 World Drivers’ Championship

Ahead of a new Formula 1 season, Pit Debrief writers are predicting who will come out on top in the 2025 F1 World Drivers’ Championship. Max Verstappen — Rachel Stephens Let’s talk about our most recent world champion, shall we? With a great (but not the best!) car in 2024, Max Verstappen still managed to…

Read More
Valtteri Bottas, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell attend the launch of Mercedes F1 team's partnership with Adidas
Photo credit: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Bottas discusses return to Mercedes F1 as reserve driver and being a “mentor” to rookie Antonelli

Valtteri Bottas elaborated on his return to Mercedes as a reserve and his role as a “mentor” for rookie F1 driver Kimi Antonelli.  After being passed over by Sauber for 2025, Bottas rejoined the Brackley-based team as a reserve driver. On his return to Mercedes: “Today has been my first day back with a team…

Read More
Wolff discussing the aftermaths of the move made by Hamilton
Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Wolff: Hamilton move to Ferrari F1 “a refresh for both of us”

Mercedes F1 and its Team Principal Toto Wolff are ready to move on following the departure of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton from the team. A dream come true The experienced British driver had announced a prestigious move to Ferrari last year, and has now had his on-track debut. In fact, Hamilton had his first…

Read More