The FIA faced backlash after several drivers cut through Turns 1–3 on the opening lap of the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix without penalty. George Russell and Fernando Alonso led criticism of the stewards’ consistency, arguing that leniency in first-lap decisions risks undermining fair racing.
The FIA defended its decision to deploy a late Virtual Safety Car in the Mexican Grand Prix, which froze battles between Verstappen and Piastri in the closing laps. While Lando Norris cruised to victory, the timing of the call has reignited debate about race control’s impact on the 2025 title fight.
Lewis Hamilton will start third in Mexico as he aims to deliver Ferrari’s first podium finish in 13 months. Confident in his grid position, the seven-time world champion says he’ll attack “aggressively” against Lando Norris, adding, “I’ve got nothing to lose — but he does.”
George Russell says F1 has become “monotonous” and that races are now decided by qualifying and Turn 1. The Mercedes driver believes tyre degradation and strategy have all but vanished from modern racing, making overtaking nearly impossible
Charles Leclerc lamented Ferrari’s performance after a painful 10th in Austin sprint qualifying, saying the team is “so far behind now” and not expecting a miracle turnaround.
Ferrari had a tough Singapore Grand Prix as brake issues hit Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. Team Principal Fred Vasseur says the team “didn’t extract the best” from the car, calling it a “mega frustrating” weekend.
Charles Leclerc faced a challenging FP2 at the 2025 Singapore GP with pit lane contact and red flags but remains confident in Ferrari’s pace. Leclerc and Hamilton look to refine setups for qualifying.
Oscar Piastri led FP2 at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. The session featured two red flags, a pit lane incident between Leclerc and Norris, and multiple crashes, providing teams with crucial setup data.












