Saturday's F1 news is here, with Mario Andretti giving an update on the current situation at Andretti Global following news of the Silverstone base opening.
Despite the rejection by F1 management, Andretti continues his efforts to get on the grid, and the day's major headlines include all that and more.
F1 News: Mario Andretti talks about 'important meeting' with FOM
Being denied a place on the grid didn't stop Andretti from continuing his efforts to get into F1, with 1978 world champion Mario Andretti having held “important meetings” with FOM about his efforts to win. “Another blessing'' is necessary to realize the recognition that is coming.
“Regardless of what we've told the press in the past, we continue to work on it every day,” he told Sports Illustrated. “I think we have an effective approach to it.
“The FIA has given us the ringtone to make sure we tick all the boxes and there is one more blessing we need from FOM. We have a lot coming up, so hopefully we can get some positives out of that. ”
read more: Andretti releases major updates on F1 promotion as 'important meeting' approaches
Sebastian Vettel is not on Red Bull's driver shortlist
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that a reunion with Sebastian Vettel is not in the cards even if he decides to come out of retirement.
When informed by oe24 of the rumors of Vettel returning to Red Bull, Marko replied: No, that's not an option. ”
read more: Helmut Marko removes the name of one big driver from Red Bull's 2025 shortlist
Ralf Schumacher claims Lewis Hamilton 'no longer trusts' in Mercedes
Six-time Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher says Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari was due to his belief that the seven-time world champion has lost faith in Mercedes, adding to the current position of the Silver Arrows. added that there was a “problem”.
“[Hamilton has] I'm going to run away in 2025 because I don't believe in the team anymore,'' Schumacher told Sky Germany.
“Mercedes is in trouble right now. What they are doing now is a disaster.”
read more: Lewis Hamilton 'no longer believes in' struggling Mercedes team, claims former F1 star
Nico Hulkenberg: 'The ball has started rolling' on F1's future
In the 2024 flyer, Nico Hulkenberg admitted that talks have already begun about his future after this season.
He is not in a hurry to conclude a contract right away, but hinted that he is in talks with multiple teams during the process.
“Personally, I think it's still early in the season, but I think the ball is starting to roll in different places,” Hulkenberg told the media in Suzuka.
“I think so [a] A very interesting few weeks ahead. But personally, I have to finish it tomorrow, so I'm not in a big hurry. ”
read more: 2024 F1 high performer teases multiple options as Audi rumors swirl
2025 F1 calendar tracks ranked step by step
And finally, the 2025 F1 calendar has been released. We've had fun exploring all 24 tracks on the calendar and ranking them from what we consider to be “elite” to those that are hard to love.
You may not agree with us, but please remember that our rankings are just for fun and each circuit is on the calendar for a reason.
read more: Ranking: Best and worst F1 tracks in the 2025 F1 calendar
