Preseason predictions: What we got right, wrong about F1 2025
The summer break is the opportune time to look back on ESPN’s predictions and expectations for the 2025 F1 season.
Four-time champ Palou is IndyCar’s ‘talent of the century’
For some time, those in IndyCar have questioned just how talented Álex Palou. After sealing his fourth championship, that can no longer be a debate.
Verstappen: 2024 results don’t define Perez
As Sergio Perez prepares to return to Formula 1 in 2026 with Cadillac, his former teammate Max Verstappen congratulated him and said the Mexican’s difficult last season at Red Bull does not define what he can do.
Why Cadillac chose Bottas, Pérez (and not an American) for F1 seats
There won’t be an American behind the wheel of Cadillac’s F1 car, but in Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas, there’s plenty of race-winning experience.
Hamilton returns to F1 with fun in mind
Lewis Hamilton hopes to rediscover his love of Formula 1 in the second half of the season after admitting his enjoyment for the sport was diminished before the summer break by the pressure of driving for Ferrari.
Cadillac confirm Pérez, Bottas for 2026 F1 debut
Cadillac has confirmed Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas will form its driver lineup for its Formula 1 debut season in 2026.
Marko: Red Bull nearly signed Hulkenberg in 2021
Nico Hulkenberg narrowly missed out on being Max Verstappen’s teammate in 2021, according to Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko.
Norris brushes off title pressure as F1 resumes
Lando Norris brushed off the suggestion that momentum is on his side as he prepares to resume his intense title tussle with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
IndyCar driver Herta mum about F2 speculation
Colton Herta declined to address rumors he’s leaving IndyCar for Formula 1’s feeder system to pursue the super license required to compete in the global series.
IndyCar’s Palou dismisses Red Bull F1 rumors
Four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou and his boss both strongly denied a report that Red Bull is interested in signing the Spaniard to its Formula 1 team.