Piastri set to earn £20M annually in new deal, Sky unveils star-studded line-up for new season, and other big updates

Piastri set to earn £20M annually in new deal

Oscar Piastri's new McLaren contract will reportedly raise his salary to £20 million per year, up from £6 million. McLaren extended his deal ahead of the Australian Grand Prix to keep him away from Red Bull's interest. The new contract is expected to last until the end of the decade, though details remain undisclosed. His salary will also increase through bonuses for race wins and championship success.

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Sky unveils star-studded line-up for new season

Sky F1 has announced its team for the 2025 season. Jamie Chadwick joins as a new pundit alongside Nico Rosberg, Jenson Button, Jacques Villeneuve, Martin Brundle, Karun Chandhok, Anthony Davidson, Bernie Collins, Naomi Schiff, and Danica Patrick, who recently caused controversy after her comments. David Croft remains the lead commentator, while Harry Benjamin returns after filling in last season. Simon Lazenby, Natalie Pinkham, Rachel Brookes, Craig Slater, and Ted Kravitz also continue as Sky F1 prepares to cover all 24 races live.

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2025 opener will answer these big questions

Pre-season testing for Formula 1 2025 in Bahrain gave some hints about team performance, but many questions remain before the Australian Grand Prix. It’s still unclear how Lewis Hamilton will do at Ferrari, how rookie Kimi Antonelli will handle his Mercedes debut, and what Red Bull’s plan is after Adrian Newey’s departure. Williams showed good speed, and McLaren made some interesting changes to their car. The first race in Australia will give a better idea of where each team stands.

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Getting to know Russ-onelli

Did you know George Russell was once a striker and is a big James Bond fan? Or that Kimi Antonelli loves Transformers? Well, George and his new teammate Kimi are getting to know each other better! They chat about the new driver lineup, nicknames, favorite films, most-used emojis, and what they’re most excited about as teammates in 2025.

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Meme, Myself & I

It's one thing to star in a blockbuster Netflix series, but reacting to memes about it? That's a whole different game! The F1 drivers are on BuzzFeed UK, checking out some hilarious F1 memes—just in time for the next season of Drive to Survive! Their reactions? Absolutely epic! Take a look.