Formula 1

Formula 1’s early-season schedule is about to take a major hit … the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix are expected to be canceled as fighting in the Gulf region continues to escalate.

Confirmation of the scrapped races could come as soon as this weekend, according to a report from crash.net. The events have been in serious doubt since joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered fighting across the region.

With security concerns mounting and air travel still disrupted, F1 and the FIA are expected to pull the plug -- despite Saudi organizers reportedly pushing hard to keep the Jeddah race alive.

Williams F1 reserve driver Luke Browning is counting his lucky stars on Tuesday -- the 24-year-old flipped his vehicle in a terrifying accident at Super Formula testing ... but somehow, he left the scene unscathed.

The moment -- captured on video -- went down at the Suzuka Circuit (home to the Japanese Grand Prix) ... and the weather conditions seemed to play a factor, as the track was visibly wet.

As Kondo Racing's Browning approached a turn, his car started to spin ... and the tail of his whip appeared to make contact with a wall.

Beyoncé got hearts racing at the F1 event in Las Vegas ... bringing more excitement to an already electrifying event when she bared her cleavage.

The singer-songwriter led the celebrity attendees at Saturday night's race ... walking into the event on the arm of her man, Jay-Z -- though we doubt anyone looked much at him.

After all, his wife wore an alluring white and black leather top -- much in the fashion of a racecar driver's uniform ... though she pulled the zipper of hers down to the middle of her chest, leaving little to the imagination.

Lewis Hamilton is asking his fans to send some serious well wishes after his dog, Roscoe, was placed in a coma this week ... revealing his beloved friend's condition remains uncertain amid a pneumonia battle.

The Formula One legend shared the heartbreaking story on his Instagram, posting photos of himself right by his English Bulldog's side in the hospital and detailing what they have gone through this week.

"Please keep Roscoe in your thoughts. I want to keep you all updated. Roscoe caught pneumonia again and was struggling to breathe," the Ferrari driver said on Friday.

Charles Leclerc is taking a break from his hot rods to show off his hot bod ... ditching his shirt on Thursday for a yacht date with his girlfriend.

The Formula One star hit the Sardinian waters with Alexandra Saint Mleux ... and he proved that even though he drives for a living, he's a regular in the gym.

The 27-year-old flaunted some defined pecs and shoulders -- as well as a taut tummy -- in nothing but some small black shorts.

Christian Horner's dominant run at Red Bull is over -- the longtime team principal was fired on Wednesday ... ending his 20-year relationship with the organization.

The news left F1 fans stunned ... with the team thanking Horner -- who is married to Spice Girls member Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) -- for his "exceptional work" over the span of two decades, but electing not to provide a reason for the decision.

"With his tireless commitment, experience, expertise and innovative thinking, he has been instrumental in establishing Red Bull Racing as one of the most successful and attractive teams in Formula 1," team exec Oliver Mintzlaff said in a statement.

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As Brad Pitt crashes into theaters this weekend for his new movie, "F1" ... Formula 1 merch is racing off the shelves.

Whether you're looking for new fits or some killer LEGO collabs, this motor merch will make you smile faster than Mercedes-AMG. And for you people who aren't F1 aficionados ... that's really fast.

Build you own car at home ... with this LEGO Speed Champions Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Race Car Model Kit!

IndyCar star Pato O'Ward has the best Indy 500 starting position of his career leading into Sunday's race ... and he tells TMZ Sports he's ready to duke it out and take full advantage of his opportunity.

The 26-year-old Arrow McLaren driver has come REALLY close to winning the iconic event -- most recently finishing second after being passed on the last lap in 2024 -- but has never taken the checkered flag at the Brickyard.

O'Ward says he's not dwelling at all on last year's heartbreak going into this weekend ... but it's clear he's ready to rewrite his story at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Joe Burrow has Olivia Ponton working overtime ... with the Cincinnati Bengals superstar jetting to Florida with his "employee" for Miami Grand Prix festivities!!

The reported couple was spotted leaving the same Sprinter van at least twice during the Formula One weekend ... making sure to let others in their group exit in between them as cameras documented their arrivals.

While they're still seemingly trying to keep as lowkey as possible, People reported back in December the NFL hunk and S.I. Swimsuit model had been "hooking up" for months.

Fast cars bring out big stars ... and, celebs packed into Miami International Autodrome to see all the action at Miami Grand Prix 2025.

Timothée Chalamet led the bold-faced names ... dressing like a member of a racing team in a comfortable blue and white jersey and shaking hands with a few people in the pit.

Terry Crews, Evander Holyfield and DJ Khaled looked excited too ... rushing to get their pictures taken with a few of the impressive automobiles -- while Michael Douglas stopped to chat with Jon Bon Jovi, drawing camera lenses.

David and Victoria Beckham's son has a need for speed ... and he's telling TMZ Sports the solid advice his parents gave him before pursuing his passion!!

We caught up with Brooklyn Beckham to talk about his journey with the "Formula E Evo Sessions" -- which gave 11 personalities a chance to get behind the fastest electric race car around after a ton of intense training -- and he said his family's main concern was that he was safe.

"It's something that me and my dad bonded over, over the years," he said. "Both into cars, both into racing. He was really excited, but just said, 'Be careful.'"

F1 star Sergio Pérez was in the giving mood days before his departure from Red Bull ... hooking his whole team up with a ton of booze for the holidays!!

The 34-year-old Mexican driver showed up at the RBR facility in England on Saturday ... swapping out his RB20 for a semi-truck filled to the brim with Patrón El Alto tequila.

One bottle sells for over 100 bucks ... so it's a pretty nice gesture. We're told the whole haul was worth $300k, but it's fair to assume Checo wasn't handed the bill, as he has a sponsorship deal with the brand.

F1 star George Russell partied like a champion Saturday night ... hitting the strip and hanging with the Swedish House Mafia after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix!!

The Mercedes driver held off the competition after starting in pole position ... finishing the 50-lap race more than seven seconds ahead of second-place finisher and teammate Lewis Hamilton.

The 26-year-old was in the mood to commemorate the victory with some good tunes ... so he hit up the Sports Illustrated Circuit Series Party at XS Nightclub inside the Wynn Las Vegas after the victory ... bringing his girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundt, along for the festivities.

Formula One fans who flocked to Las Vegas for the Grand Prix are in for quite a treat if they want it -- a "sex vacation" offer from one of the most popular brothels near Sin City.

Sheri's Ranch -- the largest licensed brothel near Vegas -- tells TMZ Sports they are thrilled to welcome hundreds of thousands of race fans to the area for the second consecutive year.

With that said ... Dena, the madam of Sheri's Ranch, wants to show F1 supporters what her establishment's all about ... with a lavish deal that's exclusive to just them.

McLaren Development Driver Bianca Bustamante says she's got some amazing mentors in Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ... telling TMZ Sports she strives to be like them both on and off the track.

19-year-old Bustamante is part of the F1 Academy -- designed to welcome the next generation of women's talent to the sport -- and has built quite the audience amid her racing career with more than 1.5 MILLION followers.

We caught up with the Filipina driver ahead of this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix ... and she said her experience in the Papaya colors has been nothing short of incredible.