F1 off-track news

F1 confirmed its Qatar and Abu Dhabi races proceed as planned after Yamaha's MotoGP boycott over Middle East conflict. The assurance came amid heightened tensions, with F1 teams informed of business as usual.

Sir Patrick Stewart, the actor known for Star Trek, died aged 86. Motorsport.com recalls his 2017 Canadian GP podium shoey with Daniel Ricciardo, while social media shares memories.

In a new documentary, Sebastian Vettel discussed his early F1 career, revealing BMW's lack of belief. Helmut Marko's comment "Thank God BMW didn't believe in him" highlights Red Bull's role. The story is from days ago, focusing on retrospective analysis.

The 1979 world champion lost a multi-million tax dispute over his Hampshire estate, failing to offset farming losses against personal income and capital gains. The ruling was reported by Crash.net F1.

The Mexican Grand Prix organiser discussed with The Race how local culture, gastronomy, and museums shape its F1 event. The article focuses on the race's unique local approach, not a recent result.

Lewis Hamilton lauds Austin's Circuit of the Americas as the blueprint for Formula 1 venues, calling it 'unbelievable' and 'best overall', brushing off criticism of a new corporate building atop Turn 1 hill.

Franco Colapinto responded to Jeremy Clarkson's controversial nationality joke made during the United States Grand Prix weekend. The Alpine driver addressed the comments, which drew criticism from his manager and sparked wider reaction.

Jeremy Clarkson, Alpine's guest at the Circuit of the Americas, causes a stir during a Sky Sports F1 interview with remarks about Franco Colapinto's grid penalty and Kim Kardashian, drawing criticism.

Christian Horner, former Red Bull CEO, proposed letting fans virtually sit on team pitwalls to hear strategy calls, speaking at the Autosport Business Exchange in New York. His comments sparked discussion on F1's fan engagement and broader sports trends.

Fernando Alonso welcomed IndyCar's 2027 Barcelona race, announced Friday, but cautioned against overexpansion. The two-time F1 champion's comments came days after qualifying penalties reshuffled the grid, unrelated to his IndyCar remarks.

Lewis Hamilton shared views on racing into the 2030s for an African GP, praised Red Bull's engine success, and joked about Kimi Antonelli's title prospects. These are recent comments, not breaking race news.

A Reddit user shares that the completed Turn 1 building at Circuit of the Americas is not red, noting it looks better but lacks the iconic pre-construction view.

A Reddit thread was created for attendees of the 2026 United States Grand Prix at COTA, offering tips and meetups. A separate post shows updated building facade at Turn 1. No race results or incidents are covered.

F1i published a tribute to Alex Zanardi on his birthday, reflecting on his motorsport legacy. The article focuses on the emotional remembrance rather than a specific race event, with no new factual developments.

Liam Lawson headlined VCARB's Garage Sessions in Austin on Thursday night before the United States Grand Prix, becoming the first F1 driver to perform during a race weekend. The event highlighted the city's music culture.

Liam Lawson performed his first live music show in over a decade at VCARB Garage Sessions in Austin, Texas, ahead of the US Grand Prix. He shared a throwback video before the performance, which fans celebrated online.

Charles Leclerc said he does not expect to miss any of the remaining six Formula 1 races this season despite his first child's birth being weeks away. The Ferrari driver addressed the speculation ahead of a busy end to the season.

Adrian Newey responded to Christian Horner's book criticism, saying Horner didn't fully understand his pain and frustration during Red Bull's Renault years. Helmut Marko called the memoir's timing an embarrassment. The exchange occurred days after the book's release.

Christian Horner revealed he rejected a 2012 Mercedes offer to become team principal, before Toto Wolff was appointed. He also discussed influencing Lewis Hamilton's signing, adding fresh insight into past F1 management decisions.

Christian Horner revealed in his memoir that he deliberately pressured race director Michael Masi to restart the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after Latifi's crash, a move that helped Max Verstappen win the title. The admission has reopened debate about the controversial finale.

In recent interviews, former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner reflected on the Abu Dhabi 2021 controversy, dismissed Ferrari rumours, and credited Geri Halliwell for helping him handle fan hate. He remains uncertain about an F1 return.

Three Reddit posts share fan-built F1 tools: a daily track-guessing game, a searchable stewards' decisions database, and a restart of an analysis project. No race event occurred; these are community projects.

Franco Colapinto asked Argentinian fans to stop online abuse following incidents at Zandvoort, Madrid, and Baku races. He said the abuse is not helping him or his future, prompting Alpine to release statements. The reaction came days after the events.

Kim Kardashian and Martin Brundle finally spoke during the Singapore Grand Prix grid walk, ending the awkwardness from their Monaco snub. Kardashian was supporting Lewis Hamilton. The interview aired ahead of the 2026 race.

Valtteri Bottas cycled 418km from Malaysia to Singapore before the Singapore Grand Prix, navigating snakes, reptiles, and a dog. The Cadillac driver's epic journey drew attention, with his partner Tiffany Cromwell inspiring the ride.

Fernando Alonso dismissed speculation about a Dakar Rally return in 2027, calling it nearly impossible. The 45-year-old said he will announce his next challenge when ready, ending recent paddock rumours.

Ayrton Senna's 1991 Honda NSX, one of three allocated to the three-time champion, will be auctioned in London on 31 October, expected to fetch between £500,000 and £800,000. The sale highlights the car's historic connection to Senna.

Fernando Alonso revealed in a Spanish radio interview that he took his two-month-old son Leonard for a karting lap. The Aston Martin driver said the baby felt the air on his face, sparking social media reaction.

Valtteri Bottas clarified his earlier comments about Italy's tax situation after Italian tax police targeted F1 drivers. He said he has no issue paying taxes, but Italy never asked for them and now seeks back taxes for 7-8 years, a significant amount.

Alpine issued another statement against online abuse after Lando Norris called for Franco Colapinto to be banned, following the Baku fallout. The team condemned hate directed at drivers, while Norris faced abuse and calls for his own ban.