F1 Today | Trump provides an update in the Iran war ahead of Middle East double-header
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US President Donald Trump has provided a timely update on the Iran war as F1 prepares to finish the season in the Middle East as planned. Meanwhile, the investigation into Ferrari's internal politics continue. Here are the top stories of the day.
Trump shares update on Iran war that could be very welcome for Formula 1
Formula 1’s Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix are expected to go ahead amid efforts to de-escalate the regional conflict, though uncertainty could also affect next season’s planned races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the governing body was prepared to deliver both season-ending events. Read more
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the governing body was prepared to deliver both season-ending events. Read more
FIA told to 'rework' podium rules amid scary Norris incident
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Lando Norris won his third Grand Prix of the 2026 season at Interlagos, but his podium celebration turned hazardous when his champagne bottle broke and fireworks singed his ear.
Former F1 driver David Coulthard urged Norris to stop striking bottles and said the FIA should review potential safety risks on the podium.
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'I would have liked to have shown more in Formula 1, but that's life'
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Will Stevens’ sole full Formula 1 season came in 2015, when he drove for the uncompetitive Manor Marussia team and finished 13th at his home race.
Since moving into endurance racing, he has won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice in class and secured two World Endurance Championship Hypercar victories.
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Ex-Ferrari engineer says Schumacher never made a mistake like Hamilton's Brazil pit call
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Former Ferrari engineer Luigi Mazzola criticised Lewis Hamilton for staying out after Ferrari called him in for intermediate tyres as rain returned at the São Paulo Grand Prix.
Hamilton spun near the pit entry and finished ninth, later saying he had been told the drizzle would remain steady. Mazzola contrasted the incident with the complete trust he said existed between Michael Schumacher and race engineer Ross Brawn.
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