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Alpine confirms break-in at Viry-Châtillon HQ (reported Nov 16): intruders accessed senior offices but caused no damage or theft. French police are probing, with industrial espionage feared given earlier 2026 power-unit work at the site. #F1

Alpine confirms break-in at Viry-Châtillon HQ (reported Nov 16): intruders accessed senior offices but caused no damage or theft. French police are probing, with industrial espionage feared given earlier 2026 power-unit work at the site. #F1

Guenther Steiner suggests Oliver Bearman could replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2027 if Hamilton struggles in 2026, praising Bearman’s form at Haas. Hamilton says his Ferrari contract runs through 2027. #F1

Guenther Steiner suggests Oliver Bearman could replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2027 if Hamilton struggles in 2026, praising Bearman’s form at Haas. Hamilton says his Ferrari contract runs through 2027. #F1

Guenther Steiner says Oliver Bearman should replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2027, praising Bearman's strong recent form. The Haas rookie and Ferrari Academy talent has impressed with points finishes; Hamilton's contract runs through 2027. #F1

Guenther Steiner says Oliver Bearman should replace Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari in 2027, praising Bearman's strong recent form. The Haas rookie and Ferrari Academy talent has impressed with points finishes; Hamilton's contract runs through 2027. #F1

Calls grow to end booing of Lando Norris after he was jeered on the podium in Mexico City and São Paulo. F1 figures warn the hostility could escalate. Racing Bulls condemned a staff member who appeared to encourage boos at the Brazil GP. #BrazilGP

Calls grow to end booing of Lando Norris after he was jeered on the podium in Mexico City and São Paulo. F1 figures warn the hostility could escalate. Racing Bulls condemned a staff member who appeared to encourage boos at the Brazil GP. #BrazilGP

Max Verstappen's Nordschleife breakthrough has prompted the DMSB to amend Permit B (DPN B) rules: drivers can now qualify via one RCN race (with driver change) plus three penalty-free DNLS winter rounds, formally recognising sim racing as real-world prep. #Nurburgring

Max Verstappen's Nordschleife breakthrough has prompted the DMSB to amend Permit B (DPN B) rules: drivers can now qualify via one RCN race (with driver change) plus three penalty-free DNLS winter rounds, formally recognising sim racing as real-world prep. #Nurburgring

Max Verstappen’s Nordschleife success pushed the DMSB to widen Permit Nordschleife routes: besides the standard DPN B course, drivers can now qualify via RCN race options or a mixed path (one RCN + three penalty-free DNLS winter rounds). Big sim-to-real milestone. #Nurburgring

Max Verstappen’s Nordschleife success pushed the DMSB to widen Permit Nordschleife routes: besides the standard DPN B course, drivers can now qualify via RCN race options or a mixed path (one RCN + three penalty-free DNLS winter rounds). Big sim-to-real milestone. #Nurburgring

Red Bull stayed tight-lipped after fitting a new Honda power unit to Verstappen's car at Interlagos. McLaren wants clarity on whether the late-season swap counts to the cost cap and raised it at the F1 Commission. Secrecy is fuelling questions. #BrazilGP

Red Bull stayed tight-lipped after fitting a new Honda power unit to Verstappen's car at Interlagos. McLaren wants clarity on whether the late-season swap counts to the cost cap and raised it at the F1 Commission. Secrecy is fuelling questions. #BrazilGP

Guenther Steiner told Red Flags that Oscar Piastri could benefit from a fresh start ahead of the 2026 regulation shake-up, a speculative view not a call to quit. Piastri is contracted with McLaren until at least end-2026; any extension beyond that is unconfirmed. #F1

Guenther Steiner told Red Flags that Oscar Piastri could benefit from a fresh start ahead of the 2026 regulation shake-up, a speculative view not a call to quit. Piastri is contracted with McLaren until at least end-2026; any extension beyond that is unconfirmed. #F1

FIA confirms Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the only eligible presidential candidate for the Dec 12 vote in Tashkent, effectively clearing the way for his re-election. Tim Mayer and Laura Villars deemed ineligible; Villars has filed a legal challenge. #FIA #F1

FIA confirms Mohammed Ben Sulayem as the only eligible presidential candidate for the Dec 12 vote in Tashkent, effectively clearing the way for his re-election. Tim Mayer and Laura Villars deemed ineligible; Villars has filed a legal challenge. #FIA #F1

Valsecchi claims Leclerc has 'destroyed' Hamilton this season, a headline sting but not literal: Hamilton is winless at Ferrari, 66 points behind Leclerc with three races left. Pundits warn his adaptation and Ferrari's direction into 2026 are under scrutiny. #BrazilGP

Valsecchi claims Leclerc has 'destroyed' Hamilton this season, a headline sting but not literal: Hamilton is winless at Ferrari, 66 points behind Leclerc with three races left. Pundits warn his adaptation and Ferrari's direction into 2026 are under scrutiny. #BrazilGP

Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley: 'Yes, I want Max Verstappen to drive our car.' Audi aims to be title contenders by 2030, but Wheatley admits the team isn't ready yet and Verstappen remains under Red Bull contract. #F1

Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley: 'Yes, I want Max Verstappen to drive our car.' Audi aims to be title contenders by 2030, but Wheatley admits the team isn't ready yet and Verstappen remains under Red Bull contract. #F1

F1 Commission (14 Nov 2025): package of 2026 rule refinements sent to WMSC for Dec 10, including a proposal for mandatory two pit-stops, tyre spec/three-compound talks, ATR updates, energy management and DCS discussions, 55% livery coverage, driver number changes and PU protections. #F1

F1 Commission (14 Nov 2025): package of 2026 rule refinements sent to WMSC for Dec 10, including a proposal for mandatory two pit-stops, tyre spec/three-compound talks, ATR updates, energy management and DCS discussions, 55% livery coverage, driver number changes and PU protections. #F1

Oscar Piastri says his bond with teammate Lando Norris has strengthened amid their 2025 title duel, despite rising pressure. With three races left Norris leads by 24 points and McLaren is staying neutral as teammates battle on track. #F1

Oscar Piastri says his bond with teammate Lando Norris has strengthened amid their 2025 title duel, despite rising pressure. With three races left Norris leads by 24 points and McLaren is staying neutral as teammates battle on track. #F1

F1’s controversial mandatory two-stop pitstop plan has been set aside for now after failing to secure support from teams and the F1 Commission. Debate over whether it would improve the spectacle continues, and it’s unlikely to be forced into 2026 regulations.

F1’s controversial mandatory two-stop pitstop plan has been set aside for now after failing to secure support from teams and the F1 Commission. Debate over whether it would improve the spectacle continues, and it’s unlikely to be forced into 2026 regulations.

Max Verstappen admits Barcelona clash with George Russell was 'a mistake' after 'all signs went red'. He was given a 10s penalty and three penalty points, says he’s learned from it and vows it won’t happen again. #SpanishGP

Max Verstappen admits Barcelona clash with George Russell was 'a mistake' after 'all signs went red'. He was given a 10s penalty and three penalty points, says he’s learned from it and vows it won’t happen again. #SpanishGP

Cadillac sets timeline: team says the engine will fire up before Jan 2026, the first full car run is planned for January and on-track testing at the Barcelona pre-season test (Jan 26–30) as they push to debut in the 2026 F1 season. #F1

Cadillac sets timeline: team says the engine will fire up before Jan 2026, the first full car run is planned for January and on-track testing at the Barcelona pre-season test (Jan 26–30) as they push to debut in the 2026 F1 season. #F1

Shock report: Christian Horner linked to a potential buyout of Alpine after Renault reportedly eyes a sale before 2027. Paddock sources say Horner could start as team principal and move to part or full ownership. Nothing official yet.

Shock report: Christian Horner linked to a potential buyout of Alpine after Renault reportedly eyes a sale before 2027. Paddock sources say Horner could start as team principal and move to part or full ownership. Nothing official yet.

Sebastian Vettel says he's open to an F1 return, but not as a driver. He’s had talks with Helmut Marko/Red Bull that didn’t progress and insists any comeback must have purpose, not just money. Content with life now, he could step in if the right off-track role appears. #F1

Sebastian Vettel says he's open to an F1 return, but not as a driver. He’s had talks with Helmut Marko/Red Bull that didn’t progress and insists any comeback must have purpose, not just money. Content with life now, he could step in if the right off-track role appears. #F1

Guenther Steiner lashes McLaren for not contesting Oscar Piastri's 10s Brazil penalty, saying he would’ve fought it for team morale and fairness. Piastri lost the race and the result tightens the title fight. #BrazilGP

Guenther Steiner lashes McLaren for not contesting Oscar Piastri's 10s Brazil penalty, saying he would’ve fought it for team morale and fairness. Piastri lost the race and the result tightens the title fight. #BrazilGP

Exclusive: Sergio Perez tested Ferrari’s 2023 SF-23 at Imola for Cadillac as part of their 2026 prep. The permitted older-car outing was to rehearse garage ops, logistics and driver integration, not to extract Ferrari PU tech. Big milestone for Cadillac. #Imola

Exclusive: Sergio Perez tested Ferrari’s 2023 SF-23 at Imola for Cadillac as part of their 2026 prep. The permitted older-car outing was to rehearse garage ops, logistics and driver integration, not to extract Ferrari PU tech. Big milestone for Cadillac. #Imola

Red Bull sparked debate in São Paulo, fitting Max Verstappen with a fresh power unit and starting him from the pit lane. Aggressive strategy and minor setup tweaks saw him recover to P3. McLaren wants clarity on whether the engine’s cost counts toward the 2025 cost cap. #BrazilGP

Red Bull sparked debate in São Paulo, fitting Max Verstappen with a fresh power unit and starting him from the pit lane. Aggressive strategy and minor setup tweaks saw him recover to P3. McLaren wants clarity on whether the engine’s cost counts toward the 2025 cost cap. #BrazilGP

Martin Brundle says Oscar Piastri's title collapse boiled down to a dip in form/confidence, a run of bad luck, setup/car issues, tracks that didn't suit him and Lando Norris hitting overdrive. Piastri separately points to Monza team orders. #F1

Martin Brundle says Oscar Piastri's title collapse boiled down to a dip in form/confidence, a run of bad luck, setup/car issues, tracks that didn't suit him and Lando Norris hitting overdrive. Piastri separately points to Monza team orders. #F1

Sergio Perez condemns boos aimed at points leader Lando Norris after the Brazil podium, urging fans and teams to be respectful. Racing Bulls apologised for a thumbs-down clip; Norris shrugged it off. Perez: passion is fine, but respect must come first. #BrazilGP

Sergio Perez condemns boos aimed at points leader Lando Norris after the Brazil podium, urging fans and teams to be respectful. Racing Bulls apologised for a thumbs-down clip; Norris shrugged it off. Perez: passion is fine, but respect must come first. #BrazilGP

DFDS apologises after an adult film accidentally played on a lounge TV during an Oct 26 Dieppe to Newhaven ferry crossing while passengers had asked to watch the #MexicanGP. Children were upset; DFDS removed the channel and apologised to those onboard.

DFDS apologises after an adult film accidentally played on a lounge TV during an Oct 26 Dieppe to Newhaven ferry crossing while passengers had asked to watch the #MexicanGP. Children were upset; DFDS removed the channel and apologised to those onboard.

Red Bull admitted an operational blunder at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP: a mechanic worked on Yuki Tsunoda's car while he was serving a 10s penalty, triggering a second 10s under FIA rules. Mekies says it cost him points and puts Tsunoda's seat under threat. #SaoPauloGP

Red Bull admitted an operational blunder at the 2025 Sao Paulo GP: a mechanic worked on Yuki Tsunoda's car while he was serving a 10s penalty, triggering a second 10s under FIA rules. Mekies says it cost him points and puts Tsunoda's seat under threat. #SaoPauloGP

Audi unveils the R26 Concept, a preview of its 2026 F1 car, and sets an ambition to be title contenders by 2030. The competition car will be revealed with full livery ahead of private pre-season testing in Barcelona in early 2026. #F1 #Audi

Audi unveils the R26 Concept, a preview of its 2026 F1 car, and sets an ambition to be title contenders by 2030. The competition car will be revealed with full livery ahead of private pre-season testing in Barcelona in early 2026. #F1 #Audi

Racing Bulls took action after a team member appeared to encourage boos aimed at Lando Norris on the podium at the #BrazilGP. The team says the conduct 'doesn't reflect our values' and has been handled internally, stressing respect and sportsmanship.

Racing Bulls took action after a team member appeared to encourage boos aimed at Lando Norris on the podium at the #BrazilGP. The team says the conduct 'doesn't reflect our values' and has been handled internally, stressing respect and sportsmanship.

Report: Mercedes F1 valued at a record £4.6bn as Toto Wolff looks to sell ~5% of the team, implying a ~$6bn valuation. Governance unchanged, Mercedes, Wolff and INEOS remain ~33% owners and Wolff will stay as team principal. #F1

Report: Mercedes F1 valued at a record £4.6bn as Toto Wolff looks to sell ~5% of the team, implying a ~$6bn valuation. Governance unchanged, Mercedes, Wolff and INEOS remain ~33% owners and Wolff will stay as team principal. #F1

Toto Wolff is in talks to sell a portion of his 33% stake in Mercedes F1, valuing the team at about $6bn. He is expected to remain in leadership and the team’s governance should stay unchanged. #F1

Toto Wolff is in talks to sell a portion of his 33% stake in Mercedes F1, valuing the team at about $6bn. He is expected to remain in leadership and the team’s governance should stay unchanged. #F1

Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls will unveil their 2026 liveries in Detroit on Jan 15, 2026, as Ford returns as Red Bull Ford Powertrains partner, giving fans a first look at the new 2026 era. #F1

Red Bull Racing and Racing Bulls will unveil their 2026 liveries in Detroit on Jan 15, 2026, as Ford returns as Red Bull Ford Powertrains partner, giving fans a first look at the new 2026 era. #F1