Meet the rookies: What to expect from F1’s Class of 2025
In 2025, 30% of the F1 grid will be made up of rookies, so who are these fresh faces and how did they earn a seat in the pinnacle of open-wheel racing?
1955 Mercedes F1 car sells for record $53m
A streamlined Mercedes raced by Formula One greats Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio in 1955 set a record for a grand prix car on Saturday, selling at auction for €51.2 million ($53m).
How F1’s biggest stars have been spending their offseasons
Halfway through the offseason, ESPN scrolls through months of social media posts to see how the fastest drivers in Formula 1 spend their downtime.
Mercedes rookie Antonelli passes his driving test
Italian Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old rookie replacing seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this season, has passed his driving test.
Horner: FIA right to drop Herbert as steward
Formula 1’s governing body was right to drop Johnny Herbert as a steward because of the former racer’s media work, according to Red Bull boss Christian Horner who denied his team had influenced the decision.
MotoGP champ has surgery; sides clash on crash
Reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin had successful surgery on his right hand following a preseason crash that has brought team Aprilia and tire provider Michelin into dispute.
NASCAR’s preseason race comes home as Bowman Gray hosts Clash
After three years in L.A., NASCAR brings its preseason race back to North Carolina, where Bowman Gray Stadium’s return marks an emotional start to 2025.
Source: Hamilton crashes Ferrari in Barcelona test
Lewis Hamilton crashed during the second day of Ferrari’s private test at the Circuit de Cataunya on Wednesday, a source has told ESPN.
NASCAR welcomes Rudd, Edwards into HOF
Ricky Rudd, known as the “Ironman” for his 788 consecutive starts over a 32-year career, and ‘Cousin’ Carl Edwards were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night.
F1 2025 grid: From world champs to rookie stars
After zero driver changes ahead of last season, the 2025 Formula 1 campaign sees half the grid reshuffle following several headline-grabbing moves.