Domenicali extends Liberty Media deal through 2029, BBC secures exclusive F1 UK radio rights, and other big updates

Domenicali extends Liberty Media deal through 2029

Stefano Domenicali has renewed his contract with Liberty Media for five more years, keeping him as Formula 1’s President and CEO through 2029. Since taking over in 2021, he has played a key role in the sport’s global growth, increasing fan engagement, sponsorships, and media rights deals. Before joining F1, he worked at Ferrari, Audi, and Lamborghini, where he held senior positions and contributed to major business expansions. Liberty Media praised his leadership, while Domenicali said he is excited to keep working on the sport’s success.

Click here to read the full article by Balazs Szabo (f1technical.net)

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BBC secures exclusive F1 UK radio rights

BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and BBC Sounds will be the only UK radio stations covering Formula 1 for the next three years. Damon Hill will join the 5 Live team in 2025, while Jennie Gow and Rosanna Tennant will report from the pit lane, and Harry Benjamin will commentate with Ben Edwards. Fans can listen to live race, qualifying, and practice coverage on 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport website. The coverage team also includes Sam Bird, Alice Powell, and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley.

Click here to read the full article at bbc.com

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All eyes on Albert Park

The 2025 F1 season starts in Australia as Albert Park hosts the Grand Prix from March 14 to 16. McLaren looks strong after pre-season, but Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes could still challenge them while Lewis Hamilton makes his Ferrari debut and Jack Doohan races at home. The midfield fight will be close, as Williams, Aston Martin, Alpine, and Haas all seem competitive, and six rookies, including Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman, make their debuts. Rain on race day could shake things up and make the Australian Grand Prix even more exciting.

Click here to read the full article by Emma Fisher (lastwordonsports.com)

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Inside Sainz’s intense training for 2025

The new face at Williams is gearing up for the 2025 season, and he seems pretty enthusiastic about it. Team CS55 is making sure he's physically prepared with cardio training like cycling to maintain peak performance throughout a race. Upper body strength is also crucial for handling the heavy steering forces, so he incorporates push-ups, pull-ups, and resistance training.

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Meet the largest rookie class in years

When the seasoned drivers on the grid sit down to chat, we already know the kind of stories they’ll share—they’ve been around each other for years. But what about the rookies? What’s there to know about Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan, Isack Hadjar, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli? Click here to watch the video.