F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton Ferrari seat at risk as rocky F1 relationship revealed

Hamilton dipping his Ferrari cap sombrely, partially hiding his face — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton Ferrari seat at risk as rocky F1 relationship revealed

An evening round up of the top F1 stories from today

Dan Ripley Global Editor

Professional F1 journalist and analyst

Sunday 2 November 2025 15:59

Lewis Hamilton could lose his Ferrari seat in the future to a British rival according to Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle.

Hamilton is in the first of a two-year deal with Ferrari but he has endured a disappointing season having still not scored a podium in his first 20 grands prix with the team.

Brundle has now confidently tipped who should become Ferrari's next driver, whether it will be Hamilton or team-mate Charles Leclerc that they would be replacing.

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Lewis Hamilton's rocky relationship with F1 legend revealed

Lewis Hamilton has shared the rocky beginnings of his relationship with an F1 legend, detailing how the pair overcame a shaky start to build one of the closest driver bonds in the sport.

Over the course of Hamilton’s impressive Mercedes career, the now seven-time champion grew close to Niki Lauda, who won three championships himself in 1975, 1977 and 1984 with Ferrari and then McLaren.

But during the later stages of his life, Lauda was known for his work with the Silver Arrows, inspiring Hamilton with his determination both on and off the track.

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Ferrari warned their own F1 driver over criticising Fernando Alonso

Felipe Massa has claimed he was given a reprimand by his Ferrari team for comments he made about Fernando Alonso back in 2009.

Back then, Massa was in his fourth season with the team, with Fernando Alonso already internally confirmed to be joining from Renault in 2010.

Fernando Alonso was cleared of any involvement with the crashgate saga that earned him an infamous win at the Singapore Grand Prix in 2008.

It also eventually cost Felipe Massa the championship, but Massa was not convinced and he revealed in his court case to seek damages for his title loss that his suspicions of Alonso landed him in Ferrari hot water.

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Martin Brundle says Christian Horner won't be team principal again

Sky pundit Martin Brundle thinks F1 has seen the last of Christian Horner as a team principal

Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle has revealed his doubts that Christian Horner will return to the sport as team principal.

After a 20-year tenure at Red Bull, Horner was sacked from his role as team boss and replaced by Racing Bulls' Laurent Mekies in July.

Now Brundle has suggested that, should he wish to make a comeback, Horner no longer fits the 'new type of team principal'.

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Ex-Red Bull star reveals 'secret relationship' that could have led to F1 axe

Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas revealed in a recent interview that he had to keep his relationship secret for 'six months'.

During Max Verstappen's championship winning years, Nicholas was senior power unit assembly technician and a mechanic at Red Bull, until his decision to leave the team ahead of the 2025 season.

Now embedded in the role of Red Bull ambassador Nicholas advocates for inclusion in motorsport, and revealed the double-standard imposed on women by reflecting on his own experience.

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Oscar Piastri slammed for feeding McLaren favouritism conspiracy

Oscar Piastri's comments in the media have been criticised by F1 pundit Ralf Schumacher.

Some in the online F1 community have come to the bizarre conclusion that McLaren prefer Lando Norris over Piastri in the title battle, with pundits having to dismiss these ridiculous claims.

Schumacher once again rubbished these theories in a recent podcast appearance, but suggested Piastri and his manager Mark Webber's attitude did little to help vanquish the rumours.

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