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Written by Teagan Crump, Edited by Vyas Ponnuri Dan Ticktum officially confirmed his spot on the Formula E grid for Season 12, reaffirming his continuity and faith in the Cupra Kiro squad after a successful first campaign with the American team. For the best part of Formula E’s season break, Ticktum’s future lay between a seat with the now-sophomore Cupra…

Last year in Austin Charles Leclerc lined up fourth on the grid but emerged from the first turn in the lead and went on to win. He owed a debt of gratitude for that race-winning start to Max Verstappen. The Red Bull driver, leading the championship at the time, had started the race from second on the grid, inside his…

After what he called a “perfect” weekend in Austin, Max Verstappen admitted his championship chances look increasingly realistic. He has gained an astonishing amount of ground on the championship-leading McLaren pair since the summer break. He may still be 40 points behind Oscar Piastri and 26 behind Lando Norris but the bookmakers now have him a close second favourite for…

It’s race week! Formula 1 heads south across the border into Mexico for this weekend’s round of the world championship at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez. Join us on RaceFans Live throughout every session of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend. Look out for the live page on the site during every session and follow all the action with your fellow RaceFans….

Mahindra Racing has revealed its new Formula E contender, the M12Electro, ahead of Season 12 of the ABB FIA World Championship. The launch took place in London and featured an updated livery and technical upgrades following a performance-led Season 11. The team also announced a new strategic partnership with Valvoline Global Operations as its Official Partner. The M12Electro carries design…

Oliver Bearman accused Yuki Tsunoda of dangerous driving after spinning while trying to pass him in today’s race. The pair were fighting over seventh place when Bearman tried to pass Tsunoda on the inside of turn 15. The Red Bull driver was already close to the inside of the corner and appeared to move further to the inside as Bearman…

Laurence EdmondsonOct 19, 2025, 07:10 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 AUSTIN, Texas — Max Verstappen would have considered anyone backing him for the title after the Dutch Grand Prix “an idiot” but now believes a championship victory is possible if he maximizes his performance at the five remaining races. The defending champion…

Carlos Sainz Jnr will have to serve a five-place grid drop at the Mexican Grand Prix as his punishment for colliding with Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Williams driver knocked his rival into a spin when the pair collided at turn 15 during today’s United States Grand prix. Sainz retired due to damage but Antonelli was able to continue and finished…

Laurence EdmondsonOct 19, 2025, 04:21 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2009• An FIA accredited F1 journalist since 2011 AUSTIN, Texas — Max Verstappen’s remarkable pursuit of a fifth world title continued at the United States Grand Prix after an assured victory further cut the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri. Piastri could only manage a fifth-place finish after struggling all…

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has retracted his claim Nico Hulkenberg caused the crash which eliminated both of his cars in yesterday’s sprint race. Hulkenberg was one of four drivers involved in the collision at turn one yesterday. The other three – McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, plus Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso – all retired due to damage….

The stewards handed Lance Stroll a five-place grid drop for his collision with Esteban Ocon in today’s sprint race in Austin. The Aston Martin driver was trying to take 12th place off his rival at turn one on lap 16. Stroll made a late dive to the inside, locked up and made heavy contact with the left-rear of the Haas….

Max Verstappen’s first flying lap in Q3 was enough to secure pole position for the United States Grand Prix. It’s a good job it was, as it turned out to be the only lap he did. As he accelerated out of turn 20 to begin his final lap, the lights turned red above the starting gantry signalling the end of…

Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda accused a member of their other Formula 1 team of intentionally disrupting his laps during qualifying in Austin. But Liam Lawson said he didn’t know what Tsunoda was referring to, when asked about his rival’s complaints. “With me?” Lawson asked. “I’ve absolutely no idea what he’s talking about.” “I think traffic is always a little bit…

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AUSTIN, Texas — Oscar Piastri insisted his collision with teammate and title rival Lando Norris in Austin’s sprint race was a racing incident. Piastri went into Turn 1 at the Circuit of the Americas vying for second with Norris, who he leads by 22 points in the title race. Piastri had tangled with Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg while trying to pass…

Max Verstappen has taken provisional pole position for the United States Grand Prix for Red Bull ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc. United States Grand Prix qualifying result P. Driver Team Q1 Q2 (v Q1) Q3 (v Q2) 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 1’33.207 1’32.701 (-0.506s) 1’32.510 (-0.191s) 2 Lando Norris McLaren 1’33.843 1’32.876 (-0.967s) 1’32.801 (-0.075s) 3 Charles…

Oct 18, 2025, 04:00 PM ET Lance Stroll has been handed a five-place grid penalty for Sunday’s United States Grand Prix for causing a collision with Esteban Ocon during Saturday’s sprint race. Stroll collided with Ocon at Turn 1 as the Haas driver turned into the corner in the closing stages, causing the chaotic race — won by Max Verstappen…

Oliver Bearman criticised the stewards’ decision to penalise him for leaving the track while fighting for position with Andrea Kimi Antonelli. The Haas driver lost the final points place after the stewards handed him a 10-second time penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage. Bearman went wide at turn 15 after Antonelli tried to pass him on the…

Home » SPORTS TOURISM » Formula E Pre-Season Testing at Circuit Ricardo Tormo: A Must-See Sports Tourism Event in Spain with Free Access and Exciting Racing Action Published on October 18, 2025 The 2025/2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship pre-season testing at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Cheste, Spain, promises to be an exciting sports tourism experience for motorsport fans….