Sunday, August 31, 2025

REACTIONS - What did teams have to say after the Dutch Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri secured his ninth career victory at Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix to extend his championship lead from his team-mate Lando Norris. F1Technical’s senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers drivers’ reaction from the Zandvoort race.

Read more: REACTIONS - What did teams have to say after the Dutch Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

“F***ing end of the race”: Alonso’s unheard rage over the Safety Car explained | 2025 Dutch Grand Prix interactive data - RaceFans

Fernando Alonso thought his race was ruined when the Safety Car was first deployed at Zandvoort and howled with anger on his radio.

Read more: “F***ing end of the race”: Alonso’s unheard rage over the Safety Car explained | 2025 Dutch Grand Prix interactive data - RaceFans

Saturday, August 30, 2025

STAT CORNER - Fast facts about the Dutch Grand Prix - F1technical.net

After the truly nail-biting qualifying day at the Zandvoort circuit, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key facts, trivia and stats related to the Dutch Grand Prix.

Read more: STAT CORNER - Fast facts about the Dutch Grand Prix - F1technical.net

REACTIONS - What did drivers have to say after qualifying day at Zandvoort? - F1technical.net

McLaren had been expected to dominate at Zandvoort, and Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris did not disappoint by having secured a McLaren one-two for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix. F1Technical’s senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers drivers’ reaction after the qualifying day at the Zandvoort circuit.

Read more: REACTIONS - What did drivers have to say after qualifying day at Zandvoort? - F1technical.net

Friday, August 29, 2025

REACTIONS: What did drivers have to say after the opening day at Zandvoort? - F1technical.net

McLaren’s Lando Norris set the benchmark in both Friday’s practice sessions, but Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso kept the Briton honest with an unexpectedly strong performance on the opening day at the Dutch Grand Prix. F1Technical’s senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers drivers’ reactions from the Zandvoort circuit.

Read more: REACTIONS: What did drivers have to say after the opening day at Zandvoort? - F1technical.net

Will Verstappen-Mercedes ever happen in F1? Toto Wolff gives his fresh take - Motorsport.com

Now Verstappen has firmly committed to Red Bull for 2026 and the dust has settled after an intense silly season episode involving the four-time world champion, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff can take his time to finalise contract extensions with his own proteges - George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with no rush to sign on the dotted line.
The story of how Wolff coveted Verstappen as far back ...Keep reading

Read more: Will Verstappen-Mercedes ever happen in F1? Toto Wolff gives his fresh take - Motorsport.com

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Stella hints at the factor that might turn out decisive in the Piastri-Norris battle - F1technical.net

With McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finding themselves in a close battle for the drivers' title this year, Andrea Stella has Stella hinted at the factor that might turn out decisive in their fight in the remainder of the season.

Read more: Stella hints at the factor that might turn out decisive in the Piastri-Norris battle - F1technical.net

Dutch driver set to race as a wild card entry at this weekend's Zandvoort F1 Academy round - F1technical.net

Dutch driver Esmee Kosterman will race as a wild card entry at F1 Academy's Dutch round this weekend, representing the TeamViewer outfit at Circuit Zandvoort.

Read more: Dutch driver set to race as a wild card entry at this weekend's Zandvoort F1 Academy round - F1technical.net

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Antonelli suspects his "aggressive driving style exacerbated" Mercedes' technical ... - F1technical.net

Having struggled to achieve consistency during the European leg of the his debute F1 season, Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli suspects his "aggressive driving style exacerbated" Mercedes' technical struggles

Read more: Antonelli suspects his "aggressive driving style exacerbated" Mercedes' technical ... - F1technical.net

Pirelli announces key changes for the remainder of the season - F1technical.net

With the F1 field slowly returning from its well-deserved summer break, Formula One's sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli has announced its tyre selections for the remainder of the season.

Read more: Pirelli announces key changes for the remainder of the season - F1technical.net

Hamilton, Ferrari and the quest for a 'magic solution' - BBC Sport

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have struggled for competitiveness so far in 2025. Andrew Benson analyses why it has not worked so far.

Read more: Hamilton, Ferrari and the quest for a 'magic solution' - BBC Sport

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Stella pinpoints "the rate of progress" as McLaren's main strength - F1technical.net

On the back of an utterly dominant showing in the first fourteen races of the season, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella has pinpointed "the rate of progress" as McLaren's main strength.

Read more: Stella pinpoints "the rate of progress" as McLaren's main strength - F1technical.net

Power unit: How many power unit components do drivers still have for the remainder of the season? - F1technical.net

With the three-week summer break slowly drawing to its end, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo analyses how many power unit components drivers still have for the remainder of the season.

Read more: Power unit: How many power unit components do drivers still have for the remainder of the season? - F1technical.net

Round-up: F1 faces lawsuit for cancelling Russian GP over invasion of Ukraine, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F1 faces lawsuit for cancelling Russian GP over invasion of Ukraine, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

What can Hamilton salvage from turbulent debut Ferrari campaign? - SkySports F1

As was the case several months ago at the start of his debut Formula 1 campaign with Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton will arrive at the first race after the summer break in unfamiliar territory.

Read more: What can Hamilton salvage from turbulent debut Ferrari campaign? - SkySports F1

Monday, August 25, 2025

“Lewis has unfinished business in F1,” claims Wolff as he reflect on the se - F1technical.net

Amid a difficult period for seven-time F1 champion Leiws Hamilton, Toto Wolff - his former boss at Mercedes - claimed that "Lewis has unfinished business in F1.”

Read more: “Lewis has unfinished business in F1,” claims Wolff as he reflect on the se - F1technical.net

Round-up: FIA increases pit lane speed limit for Dutch GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: FIA increases pit lane speed limit for Dutch GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1MATHS: How have ground-effect cars evolve over the years? - F1technical.net

The current technical regulations were introduced at the start of the 2022 F1 season, but they are slowly give way to another technical era. Before the curtain falls on the current technical era, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo analyses how cars have evolved over the recent four-year period.

Read more: F1MATHS: How have ground-effect cars evolve over the years? - F1technical.net

Saturday, August 23, 2025

HISTORY CORNER: Hungary set to host its third MotoGP round - F1technical.net

MotoGP has made its return to Hungary this weekend, with the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit set to host the third MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo looks back at the history of the MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix.

Read more: HISTORY CORNER: Hungary set to host its third MotoGP round - F1technical.net

MotoGP MATHS - Key numbers and facts after Sprint Day at Balaton - F1technical.net

It was all about Marc Marquez on Saturday at the Balaton Park Circuit, with the six-time world champion winning the MotoGP Sprint from pole position. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key facts and numbers from the Balaton Park Circuit.

Read more: MotoGP MATHS - Key numbers and facts after Sprint Day at Balaton - F1technical.net

Caption Competition 275: Radio chat | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc swap notes while plugged into Ferrari's radio system. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Read more: Caption Competition 275: Radio chat | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Piastri responds to Prost's "very cool" F1 comparison after Goodwood comments - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

At Goodwood's Festival of Speed, Alain Prost spoke of his admiration for Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri - and the Australian says it was "very cool" for a four-time champion to be so effusive in his praise.
Prost and Piastri had previously worked together at Alpine, where the Frenchman was an advisor and non-executive director at the team, while Piastri was part of the team's ...Keep reading

Read more: Piastri responds to Prost's "very cool" F1 comparison after Goodwood comments - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Formula One set to host Business Summit at Las Vegas - F1technical.net

Formula One has announced that it will host a F1 Business Summit which will take place during the Las Vegas Grand Prix Weekend on Thursday, featuring a collection of the most influential minds in sports, entertainment, and business.

Read more: Formula One set to host Business Summit at Las Vegas - F1technical.net

Round-up: Ferrari confirms China disqualifications led to ride height changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Ferrari confirms China disqualifications led to ride height changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Oliver Bearman found his F1 confidence after Haas Silverstone upgrades - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 rookie Oliver Bearman believes it is “crazy” how much his confidence has changed since Haas brought an upgrade package to the British Grand Prix in July. 
The American outfit fitted a revised floor and new sidepod inlets, which made an immediate impact as Bearman recorded his highest qualifying position of the year with eighth.
Although he eventually finished 11th in Sunday's ...Keep reading

Read more: Oliver Bearman found his F1 confidence after Haas Silverstone upgrades - Motorsport.com

The technical overhaul "challenges us all to dig deep, to innovate," claims Hamilton - F1technical.net

Ahead of the arrival of the all-new technical regulations in 2026, Ferrari's seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton sounded a positive note when assessing the technical overhaul as it "challenges us all to dig deep, to innovate."

Read more: The technical overhaul "challenges us all to dig deep, to innovate," claims Hamilton - F1technical.net

Monday, August 18, 2025

Why new 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sometimes in Formula 1 the flow of dynamic young drivers splutters or even takes a year off. 2025 wasn’t going to be one of those seasons; in recent years only 2019, where the likes of Lando Norris, George Russell and Alex Albon arrived hot from F2, provided such a rich and exciting influx of talent.
But many of those either new or new-ish to the game have struggled to make an impact. Jack ...Keep reading

Read more: Why new 2026 rules will level the playing field for F1's rookie class - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: Motorsport must evolve or risk ‘disappearing altogether’ says Vettel, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Motorsport must evolve or risk ‘disappearing altogether’ says Vettel, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

2025 Formula 1 mid-season driver rankings #10: Isack Hadjar | Formula 1 - RaceFans

After a horror start to the season in Australia, Hadjar bounced back to make a strong first impression over the first half of the year.

Read more: 2025 Formula 1 mid-season driver rankings #10: Isack Hadjar | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Sunday, August 17, 2025

MotoGP: Bagnaia is at a loss to "explain this type of performance" after ... - F1technical.net

Having finished Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix in a disappointing eighth place, two-time MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia claims he is at a loss to "explain this type of performance" on a track where he was unbeaten in the previous three seasons.

Read more: MotoGP: Bagnaia is at a loss to "explain this type of performance" after ... - F1technical.net

MotoGP: Marquez did not expect Aldeguer to mount a challenge for the victory - F1technical.net

Having clinched his maiden victory at the Red Bull Ring, six-time MotoGP champion Marc Márquez has admitted that he had not expected Gresini Ducati rider Fermin Aldeguer to mount a challenge for the victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Read more: MotoGP: Marquez did not expect Aldeguer to mount a challenge for the victory - F1technical.net

The sense of freedom that pushed Williams F1 boss James Vowles to the skies - Motorsport.com

When Williams team principal James Vowles and his wife Rachel took to their annual New Year's tradition of setting themselves a challenge, the idea was to learn a new skill over the new year. Taking piano lessons, learning a new language; you get the idea.
But in 2020 Vowles set himself a slightly loftier target. Unbeknownst to his wife, the then Mercedes engineer embarked on secret helicopter ...Keep reading

Read more: The sense of freedom that pushed Williams F1 boss James Vowles to the skies - Motorsport.com

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Round-up: Portugal’s prime minister targeting F1 race at Algarve in 2027, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Portugal’s prime minister targeting F1 race at Algarve in 2027, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Oscar Piastri won't give up wins for safe points in 2025 F1 title fight - Motorsport.com

Despite noticing a perceptible change in his approach while competing for a Formula 1 title, Oscar Piastri says it is far too early in the season to consider minimising risk and settling for positions in races.
In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Piastri was asked about the challenges involved in fighting for a title against his team-mate Lando Norris, and if there was any ...Keep reading

Read more: Oscar Piastri won't give up wins for safe points in 2025 F1 title fight - Motorsport.com

Friday, August 15, 2025

Formula E: Former McLaren test driver appointed as Cupra Kiro's as Racing Director - F1technical.net

After a strong campaign in the 2024/2025 Formula E season, the Cupra Kiro outfit has strengthened its leadership and management team with appointment of motorsport veteran, Gary Paffett who will take on the role of Racing Director.

Read more: Formula E: Former McLaren test driver appointed as Cupra Kiro's as Racing Director - F1technical.net

Newey reflects on his arrival at Aston Martin - F1technical.net

Having joined Aston Martin at the beginning of April, Red Bull's former star designer Adrian Newey stated that the Silverstone-based outfit has been "very welcoming."

Read more: Newey reflects on his arrival at Aston Martin - F1technical.net

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy a WRC car and go shopping with it' - Motorsport.com

The full potential of Haas' partnership with Toyota is yet to be explored – but it has already helped one of the team's drivers fulfil a childhood dream: Esteban Ocon got to drive the GR Yaris Rally1 car during the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
"I kept telling them since we went to Japan how I love cars and how I always wanted to test a WRC car," Ocon told Motorsport.com. "They gave me my ...Keep reading

Read more: Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy a WRC car and go shopping with it' - Motorsport.com

Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy a WRC car and go shopping with it' - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Haas is yet to explore the full potential of its partnership with Toyota - but it has already helped one of its drivers fulfil a childhood dream, as Esteban Ocon got to drive the GR Yaris Rally1 car during the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
"I kept telling them since we went to Japan how I love cars and how I always wanted to test a WRC car," Ocon told Autosport. "They gave me my first taste of ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy a WRC car and go shopping with it' - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy a WRC car and go shopping with it' - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Haas is yet to explore the full potential of its partnership with Toyota - but it has already helped one of its drivers fulfil a childhood dream, as Esteban Ocon got to drive the GR Yaris Rally1 car during the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
"I kept telling them since we went to Japan how I love cars and how I always wanted to test a WRC car," Ocon told Autosport. "They gave me my first taste of ...Keep reading

Read more: Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy a WRC car and go shopping with it' - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wolff hopes not to see "energy harvesting disasters in Baku or Monza" - F1technical.net

Ahead of the introduction of the all-new F1 power units in 2026, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff hopes that the sport will not suffer an "energy harvesting disaster in Baku or Monza."

Read more: Wolff hopes not to see "energy harvesting disasters in Baku or Monza" - F1technical.net

Why "hungry" Russell accepts he needs to bide his time for an F1 title bid - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

George Russell says the long wait for a Mercedes title challenge has made him "more hungry than ever" for success in Formula 1.
Russell has been part of the Mercedes set up since joining its junior programme in 2017, and after waltzing through title-winning campaigns in GP3 and F2 Russell looked like the natural heir to Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows.
Russell served three seasons on ...Keep reading

Read more: Why "hungry" Russell accepts he needs to bide his time for an F1 title bid - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Wolff doesn't think Horner has "gone forever" despite shock exit from Red Bull - F1technical.net

On the back of Christian Horner's shock exit from Red Bull, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff stated that he expects the Briton to "pop up in some other function" in the near future.

Read more: Wolff doesn't think Horner has "gone forever" despite shock exit from Red Bull - F1technical.net

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Rosberg pinpoints 'scary' Piastri trait Norris must overcome - SkySports F1

Nico Rosberg believes Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are "on a par" in outright performance at McLaren but that the latter retains a "scary" advantage amid F1 2025's close-fought title race.

Read more: Rosberg pinpoints 'scary' Piastri trait Norris must overcome - SkySports F1

Monday, August 11, 2025

Fewest mistakes takes the F1 title? The Piastri-Norris errors in 2025 so far - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

As Formula 1's calendar has ballooned over the past couple of decades, it's a bit easier to get away with an off-weekend - nonetheless, championship credentials are still awarded to those who make the least mistakes.
With just nine points between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at this stage in the season, the final 10 rounds effectively work as a shootout. Thus, each error carries a bit more ...Keep reading

Read more: Fewest mistakes takes the F1 title? The Piastri-Norris errors in 2025 so far - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

"Things change," claims Coulthard as he reflects on Horner's shock departure from Red Bull - F1technical.net

Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard claims that it was inevitable that there will be a time when Christian Horner would step down from his position at the Milton Keynes-based outfit as nothing "lasts forever."

Read more: "Things change," claims Coulthard as he reflects on Horner's shock departure from Red Bull - F1technical.net

Sunday, August 10, 2025

MOTOGP: Motegi secured contract extension with MotoGP until 2030 - F1technical.net

MotoGP will return to the Mobility Resort Motegi until at least the 2030 season after the Japanese track has recently secured a contract extension with MotoGP's Commercial Rights Holder Dorna Sports.

Read more: MOTOGP: Motegi secured contract extension with MotoGP until 2030 - F1technical.net

Shovlin reveals "Mercedes will be looking to optimise the W16" in Zandvoort - F1technical.net

On the back of Mercedes' first podium finish since the Canadian Grand Prix, trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin claimed that the Brackley-based squad has been left "encouraged by the improvement."

Read more: Shovlin reveals "Mercedes will be looking to optimise the W16" in Zandvoort - F1technical.net

F1MATHS: What does the Hungarian Grand Prix boxplot tell about Hamilton's and Leclerc's issues? - F1technical.net

McLaren clinched their fourth consecutive double victory at last Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix, with Lando Norris fractionally beating his championship-leading team-mate Oscar Piastri. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his post-race analysis.

Read more: F1MATHS: What does the Hungarian Grand Prix boxplot tell about Hamilton's and Leclerc's issues? - F1technical.net

Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions - BBC Sport

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson will do a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

Read more: Andrew Benson Q&A: Send us your questions - BBC Sport

Friday, August 8, 2025

F1MATHS: Russell set the quickest race lap for the second time in 2025 - F1technical.net

On the back of a series of tough races in recent weeks, Mercedes driver George Russell bounced back at last Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix to grab a podium finish with a third place. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo reveals what the four-time Grand Prix winner achieved on his way to his sixth podium finish of the season.

Read more: F1MATHS: Russell set the quickest race lap for the second time in 2025 - F1technical.net

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Is Verstappen right that Red Bull won’t win again in 2025? - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen believes Red Bull will not win another Formula 1 race in 2025 after "nothing worked" last weekend in Hungary.

Read more: Is Verstappen right that Red Bull won’t win again in 2025? - SkySports F1

F1 MATHS: Why did ten drivers opt for a single-stop strategy despite the pre-race simultions? - F1technical.net

The Hungarian Grand Prix ended in a one-two finish for McLaren, its fourth in a row and the sixth this season, its 56th in total. Lando Norris secured the team’s 200th win, second only to Ferrari on 248 on the all-time winner’s list. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his strategy anaylsis.

Read more: F1 MATHS: Why did ten drivers opt for a single-stop strategy despite the pre-race simultions? - F1technical.net

Krack admits Aston Martin's sensational form in Hungary might have been "circumstantial" - F1technical.net

The Silverstone-based squad sprang a surprise at the Hungaroring, with Alonso taking fifth place, followed closely by team-mate Lance Stroll, finishing seventh.

Read more: Krack admits Aston Martin's sensational form in Hungary might have been "circumstantial" - F1technical.net

How Norris vs Piastri has developed into a thrilling title battle - SkySports F1

With Formula 1's thrilling 2025 season having reached its summer break, look back at a race-by-race recap of Lando Norris' delicately poised battle with Oscar Piastri for the drivers' title.

Read more: How Norris vs Piastri has developed into a thrilling title battle - SkySports F1

Monday, August 4, 2025

Round-up: F1 “healthier” after Mekies replaced Horner says Brown, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F1 “healthier” after Mekies replaced Horner says Brown, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Stella explains why McLaren chose different strategies for its drivers - F1technical.net

On the back of McLaren's fourth consecutive one-two finish, team boss Andrea Stella explained why the Woking-based outfit elected to run two different strategies with its drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Read more: Stella explains why McLaren chose different strategies for its drivers - F1technical.net

Norris claims he was "dead" after the Hungarian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Having delivered a sensational comeback drive after a disappointing start at the Hungarian Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris claims that he was "dead" after a tough race in which he had to fend off the attacks of his team-mate Oscar Piastri in the closing stages.

Read more: Norris claims he was "dead" after the Hungarian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Round-up: Ferrari feared Leclerc wouldn’t finish race says Vasseur, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Ferrari feared Leclerc wouldn’t finish race says Vasseur, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F3: Ferrari junior Rafael Camara wins Hungaroring race to secure championship title - F1technical.net

In challenging conditions, Ferrari Academy member Rafael Camara claimed his fourth victory of the F3 season in Sunday's Mogyoród F3 Feature Race to seal the drivers' championship, with the season-closing Monza round still to go.

Read more: F3: Ferrari junior Rafael Camara wins Hungaroring race to secure championship title - F1technical.net

'He definitely has it', so why did Hamilton say he was useless? - BBC Sport

Lewis Hamilton insists he "still loves" Formula 1 after his most challenging weekend of his Ferrari career so far at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Read more: 'He definitely has it', so why did Hamilton say he was useless? - BBC Sport

Why Verstappen didn’t get through the midfield the way Red Bull expected: Race data | 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix interactive data - RaceFans

Red Bull expected Max Verstappen to make rapid progress from eighth on the grid, so how did he end up finishing ninth? Here's all the race data.

Read more: Why Verstappen didn’t get through the midfield the way Red Bull expected: Race data | 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix interactive data - RaceFans

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Hamilton offers a heartbreaking verdict on his qualifying performance at the Hungaroring - F1technical.net

Following last Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix where he was voted Driver of the Day for his brilliant recovery drive, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton endured a tough qualifying session at the Hungaroring, ending up only 12th fastest.

Read more: Hamilton offers a heartbreaking verdict on his qualifying performance at the Hungaroring - F1technical.net

F1 has its closest top four on a grid for 64 years – at least: Qualifying data | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris and George Russell qualified as the closest top four drivers on a Formula 1 grid since 1961.

Read more: F1 has its closest top four on a grid for 64 years – at least: Qualifying data | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Friday, August 1, 2025

"A big, big struggle with the balance of the car," claims Hamilton after opening day ... - F1technical.net

Despite having posted several encouraging sector times across the opening practice sessions, Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has suffered from balance issues behind the wheel of his SF-25 on Friday at the Hungaroring.

Read more: "A big, big struggle with the balance of the car," claims Hamilton after opening day ... - F1technical.net

Red Bull warned over “unsafe release” after Verstappen throws towel from cockpit | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Max Verstappen avoided a penalty for throwing a towel from his car during practice but the stewards issued a formal warning to his Red Bull team.

Read more: Red Bull warned over “unsafe release” after Verstappen throws towel from cockpit | Formula 1 - RaceFans