Antonelli opens up on his seven-tenth deficit from Singapore Sprint pole - F1technical.net

George Russell secured second place on the grid for the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, while Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli endured a difficult Sprint Qualifying session, highlighting the contrasting performance of the team's two car specifications at Marina Bay.

Read more: Antonelli opens up on his seven-tenth deficit from Singapore Sprint pole - F1technical.net

Russell reveals what "made it easier to extract the performance" in Singapore sprint ... - F1technical.net

George Russell was encouraged by Mercedes’ performance in Singapore after qualifying second for Saturday’s Sprint, with the Briton believing the team has put itself in a strong position to challenge for victory at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

Read more: Russell reveals what "made it easier to extract the performance" in Singapore sprint ... - F1technical.net

Oscar Piastri: Red Bull has become “the class of the field” in F1 2026 - Motorsport.com

Oscar Piastri now views Red Bull as “the class of the field” alongside Mercedes, as McLaren loses ground in Formula 1’s 2026 pecking order.
Red Bull brought a significant upgrade to its RB22 at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with revamped sidepods, floor, mirrors, halo and diffuser.
This led to the team’s best two results of the season so far, with Max Verstappen hounding George Russell ...Keep reading

Read more: Oscar Piastri: Red Bull has become “the class of the field” in F1 2026 - Motorsport.com

Apple TV announces major F1 broadcast upgrade for United States Grand Prix - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 is about to become a little bit louder in the best way. Dolby Laboratories and Apple have announced that, from the United States Grand Prix race weekend that stars on the 23 October, Apple TV subscribers will have access to Dolby Atmos as well as Dolby Vision in their F1 coverage.
Both audio formats will be available to viewers who have compatible Apple devices as well as ...Keep reading

Read more: Apple TV announces major F1 broadcast upgrade for United States Grand Prix - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen believes he can finally end Singapore F1 drought - Motorsport.com

Following Red Bull Racing's monumental victory at the rain-delayed 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang, Malaysia, former team adviser Helmut Marko is already looking ahead to the next historic milestone. 
The Marina Bay Street Circuit remains the ultimate white whale for Max Verstappen. While the Dutch driver has dominated almost every other venue on the modern calendar, a victory on the bumpy ...Keep reading

Read more: Max Verstappen believes he can finally end Singapore F1 drought - Motorsport.com

Hamilton: Ferrari have to catch up with rivals on power - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton is urging Ferrari to improve the performance of their power unit for the 2027 Formula 1 season as the 41-year-old eyes a shot at a record eighth world championship next year.

Read more: Hamilton: Ferrari have to catch up with rivals on power - SkySports F1

Naomi Schiff raises Mercedes concern that 'could cost Kimi Antonelli more victories' - Motorsport.com

Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff has warned that ongoing power unit issues at Mercedes could cost Kimi Antonelli race wins and threaten his championship campaign.
The Italian driver currently leads the drivers' standings on 320 points, with his Mercedes team-mate George Russell sitting second on 236 points.
Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show following the ...Keep reading

Read more: Naomi Schiff raises Mercedes concern that 'could cost Kimi Antonelli more victories' - Motorsport.com

2026 Singapore Grand Prix: Guide to schedule, driver meet-ups, and race week parties - Motorsport.com

Singapore in October means the floodlights are being illuminated at Marina Bay for Formula 1, and this year the city is pushing hard to give fans everything they need to have an unforgettable experience. While the race weekend begins on Friday, 9 October, the festivities begin much sooner.
Drivers will meet fans in malls, hotels and bars around the areas of Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, and ...Keep reading

Read more: 2026 Singapore Grand Prix: Guide to schedule, driver meet-ups, and race week parties - Motorsport.com

'FIA to blame for F1's Bahrain GP software farce' - SkySports F1

David Croft has criticised the FIA for the chaotic formation lap scenes at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, describing a software glitch that saw several drivers slowing to a crawl or stopping completely as a "farce".

Read more: 'FIA to blame for F1's Bahrain GP software farce' - SkySports F1

The lessons Antonelli took from Verstappen and Hamilton at Sepang - F1technical.net

Kimi Antonelli believes racing alongside Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton is providing him with a unique opportunity to learn from two of Formula 1's greatest drivers, even as the Mercedes youngster continues to establish himself as a championship contender.

Read more: The lessons Antonelli took from Verstappen and Hamilton at Sepang - F1technical.net

Leclerc backs Vasseur and urges Ferrari to silence ‘silly rumours’ after Sepang recovery - F1technical.net

Charles Leclerc has defended Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and called for the team to put an end to the “silly rumours” surrounding his future after recovering to fourth in the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Read more: Leclerc backs Vasseur and urges Ferrari to silence ‘silly rumours’ after Sepang recovery - F1technical.net

Charles Leclerc explains why Bahrain GP chaos has reinforced F1 driver fears - Motorsport.com

It came as no surprise to us all that our favourite drivers weren't at all happy with what happened in the lead-up to the Bahrain Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc said that this was just one example of why he and his fellow drivers are worried about the current regulation cars.
What started as a soggy formation lap turned into chaos as software issues caused the cars to start losing power. Several ...Keep reading

Read more: Charles Leclerc explains why Bahrain GP chaos has reinforced F1 driver fears - Motorsport.com

How did Alonso lead Aston Martin to best result of the season at Sepang? - F1technical.net

Fernando Alonso led Aston Martin to its best result of the 2026 season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, recovering to eighth place in a chaotic race at Sepang as the team scored points for only the second time this year.

Read more: How did Alonso lead Aston Martin to best result of the season at Sepang? - F1technical.net

F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang - Motorsport.com

The start of Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has been delayed due to a heavy thunderstorm hitting the Sepang circuit.
As teams formed on the starting grid for the pre-race procedure, a small drizzle turned into a tropical thunderstorm as a sudden downpour accompanied by lightning hit the circuit outside Kuala Lumpur. The torrential rainfall was so severe that FIA race control had no ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia start delayed as thunderstorms hit Sepang - Motorsport.com

Bahrain GP: Verstappen-Hamilton front row for 8am start as rain arrives LIVE! - SkySports F1

Read more: Bahrain GP: Verstappen-Hamilton front row for 8am start as rain arrives LIVE! - SkySports F1

Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Crucial final practice under way ahead of Qualifying LIVE! - SkySports F1

Read more: Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Crucial final practice under way ahead of Qualifying LIVE! - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton's custom Monza outfit revealed after iconic Ferrari F40 photoshoot - Motorsport.com

Details about the outfit Lewis Hamilton wore during his iconic arrival at the Italian Grand Prix in September have been revealed.
The seven-time champion immediately turned heads at the Monza circuit as he rolled up in his restored Ferrari F40 and stepped out in a black suit with a tan overcoat. He later posed in a custom-made Khaite look.
While Khaite does not produce a dedicated menswear ...Keep reading

Read more: Lewis Hamilton's custom Monza outfit revealed after iconic Ferrari F40 photoshoot - Motorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend" - Motorsport.com

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has drawn widespread praise across social media for his comments about Fernando Alonso's contract extension with Aston Martin.
Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix, held in Malaysia, the Spaniard signed a contract extension with the Silverstone outfit that will keep him with the team until at least the end of 2027.
Naturally, the two-time champion's ...Keep reading

Read more: Lewis Hamilton goes viral with Fernando Alonso verdict as fans hail "legend" - Motorsport.com

What does heat hazard mean for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia? - F1technical.net

The FIA has declared the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia a heat-hazard race, activating Formula 1's driver-cooling regulations for Sunday's race at the Sepang International Circuit.

Read more: What does heat hazard mean for this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia? - F1technical.net

Mercedes reveals F1 Bahrain GP updates - Motorsport.com

Mercedes has revealed its updates for Formula 1's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, introducing a vastly reworked floor and sidepods as it seeks to increase its control in both 2026 championships.
The W17 has been the class of the field so far in 2026, although has faced competition from Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull intermittently throughout the season.
Although none of them has been able to ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes reveals F1 Bahrain GP updates - Motorsport.com

On This Day: Hamilton suffers title blow as Ricciardo wins Malaysian GP | Brief - RaceFans

Ricciardo wins as unreliability hits Hamilton's title hopes

Read more: On This Day: Hamilton suffers title blow as Ricciardo wins Malaysian GP | Brief - RaceFans

The sim rig Max Verstappen swears by ahead of his GT3 race against Rossi - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen hasn't sat in a GT3 car since leading his class at the Nurburgring 24 Hours back in May, and he's about to jump into one against Valentino Rossi with very little lead time. On October 17, he'll climb into the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimao, sharing driving duties with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat.
The seat opened up because ...Keep reading

Read more: The sim rig Max Verstappen swears by ahead of his GT3 race against Rossi - Motorsport.com

On This Day: Schumacher scores final win and draws level with Alonso on points | Brief - RaceFans

Michael Schumacher scored his final F1 victory in Shanghai

Read more: On This Day: Schumacher scores final win and draws level with Alonso on points | Brief - RaceFans

Guenther Steiner jokes Christian Horner Ferrari talk is good book publicity - Motorsport.com

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has dismissed the possibility of Christian Horner and Fred Vasseur working alongside each other at Ferrari.
Speculation regarding Horner's future intensified after he told The Times he would consider a leadership role at the Maranello outfit. Horner described working with Ferrari as "the dream" and indicated it is the only team at which he ...Keep reading

Read more: Guenther Steiner jokes Christian Horner Ferrari talk is good book publicity - Motorsport.com

Kimi Antonelli has "spooked himself" amid F1 title pressure, says Naomi Schiff - Motorsport.com

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has "spooked himself" and must "get out of his head" to avoid crumbling under the pressure of the Formula 1 fight, according to pundit Naomi Schiff.
The Mercedes driver arrived at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with a commanding 81-point lead. But that advantage was reduced to 66 points after team-mate George Russell successfully converted pole position to a race ...Keep reading

Read more: Kimi Antonelli has "spooked himself" amid F1 title pressure, says Naomi Schiff - Motorsport.com

George Russell details F1 drivers' Langkawi boys' trip ahead of Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Motorsport.com

Mercedes driver George Russell has shared details of a boys' trip to Langkawi, which included a local go-karting race, ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.
Taking to Instagram, Russell posted photographs of the trip with six other Formula 1 drivers: Oscar Piastri, Alex Albon, Oliver Bearman, Carlos Sainz, Gabriel Bortoleto and Lando Norris.
The photos show the group ...Keep reading

Read more: George Russell details F1 drivers' Langkawi boys' trip ahead of Bahrain GP in Malaysia - Motorsport.com

On This Day: Hakkinen shrugs off penalty to score final win at Indianapolis | Brief - RaceFans

Hakkinen grabs final win despite a grid penalty at Indianapolis

Read more: On This Day: Hakkinen shrugs off penalty to score final win at Indianapolis | Brief - RaceFans

Cadillac strengthens technical structure with senior appointments from Red Bull, Mercedes and ... - F1technical.net

Cadillac has strengthened its technical leadership structure with the appointment of three experienced engineers from established Formula 1 organisations.

Read more: Cadillac strengthens technical structure with senior appointments from Red Bull, Mercedes and ... - F1technical.net

MotoGP: Things to know about MotoGP's 2027 calendar - F1technical.net

MotoGP has revealed its 2027 calendar, with a record-setting 22 Grands Prix scheduled across five continents as the championship enters a new technical era.

Read more: MotoGP: Things to know about MotoGP's 2027 calendar - F1technical.net

On This Day: Mansell and Senna thrill in first Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya | Brief - RaceFans

Mansell wins Spanish GP after wheel-to-wheel dice with Senna

Read more: On This Day: Mansell and Senna thrill in first Spanish Grand Prix at Catalunya | Brief - RaceFans

McLaren Racing reportedly set for historic $1billion revenue milestone - Motorsport.com

McLaren Racing is projected to become the first Formula 1 team to surpass $1billion in annual revenue, according to a report by Sky News.
The report states that McLaren Racing Ltd's accounts for the 2025 calendar year will be filed this week. Sources indicate the Woking outfit will declare revenue of £588million ($779.6million). While the figures include McLaren's IndyCar operations, F1 ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren Racing reportedly set for historic $1billion revenue milestone - Motorsport.com

What led to Aston Martin's another double retirement in Baku? - F1technical.net

Aston Martin endured another difficult Formula 1 weekend in Azerbaijan as both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso were forced to retire from the Baku City Circuit.

Read more: What led to Aston Martin's another double retirement in Baku? - F1technical.net

Arvid Lindblad issues apology after Racing Bulls team-mate clash in Baku - Motorsport.com

Racing Bulls Formula 1 rookie Arvid Lindblad has issued a public apology to his team-mate Liam Lawson following their collision during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
The British driver secured six points with a seventh-place finish around the Baku City Circuit, but the race was marred when he collided with his team-mate Lawson.
During a safety car restart after Williams' Alex Albon crashed ...Keep reading

Read more: Arvid Lindblad issues apology after Racing Bulls team-mate clash in Baku - Motorsport.com

Ferrari are "far off Mercedes and Red Bull, a bit behind McLaren," claims Leclerc ... - F1technical.net

Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari must react quickly after admitting the team is losing ground to Mercedes and Red Bull following a difficult Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: Ferrari are "far off Mercedes and Red Bull, a bit behind McLaren," claims Leclerc ... - F1technical.net

"I never lost that faith in myself," claims Russell after his dominant showing in Baku - F1technical.net

George Russell converted pole position into victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off a late charge from Max Verstappen to secure his first Formula 1 win since Austria.

Read more: "I never lost that faith in myself," claims Russell after his dominant showing in Baku - F1technical.net

Isack Hadjar earns "team-mate points" after "exceptional comeback" in Baku, says Alex Brundle - Motorsport.com

Red Bull's Isack Hadjar earned crucial "team-mate points" following an "exceptional comeback" drive to third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, according to F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle.
Returning to the cockpit after a wrist injury with a newly signed Red Bull contract for 2027, Hadjar capitalised on a late lock-up from McLaren's Oscar Piastri to secure a double podium for the Milton Keynes outfit ...Keep reading

Read more: Isack Hadjar earns "team-mate points" after "exceptional comeback" in Baku, says Alex Brundle - Motorsport.com

What was Lando Norris' top-speed problem in Baku qualifying? - Motorsport.com

A technical problem caused a lack of top speed on Lando Norris’ McLaren Formula 1 car in Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying, with the reigning world champion down in fifth.
Despite having outqualified team-mate Oscar Piastri 9-1 in the 10 previous sessions, Norris found himself three tenths’ adrift in Q3 – his worst deficit of the season. A lock-up in Q3 didn’t help, but as it happens ...Keep reading

Read more: What was Lando Norris' top-speed problem in Baku qualifying? - Motorsport.com

F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

The team review a mixed day for the two Mercedes drivers.

Read more: F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Featured Comment: Why swapping Ocon for Camara makes sense for Haas | Brief - RaceFans

Haas could replace Ocon with another Ferrari junior

Read more: Featured Comment: Why swapping Ocon for Camara makes sense for Haas | Brief - RaceFans

Budkowski reveals Cadillac has shifted focus towards 2027 F1 car - F1technical.net

Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski has revealed that the American outfit has largely shifted its development focus towards its 2027 Formula 1 car, with the team’s current-season development pipeline beginning to dry up.

Read more: Budkowski reveals Cadillac has shifted focus towards 2027 F1 car - F1technical.net

What are the key technical challenges that face Formula 1 teams at Baku? - F1technical.net

The Baku City Circuit presents Formula 1 teams with one of the most unusual technical challenges of the season. Its combination of long full-throttle sections, slow corners, narrow sections around the old town and constantly changing track conditions makes finding the right car set-up particularly difficult.

Read more: What are the key technical challenges that face Formula 1 teams at Baku? - F1technical.net

How could tyre management become a key factor at this weekend's Baku race? - F1technical.net

Formula 1 heads to the Baku City Circuit this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where tyre management will present teams with a unique combination of challenges.

Read more: How could tyre management become a key factor at this weekend's Baku race? - F1technical.net

Budkowski reflects on return to F1 team leadership with Cadillac - F1technical.net

Marcin Budkowski has admitted that returning to Formula 1 after several years away from the paddock took some adjustment, particularly after joining Cadillac as the team prepares for its first season in the championship.

Read more: Budkowski reflects on return to F1 team leadership with Cadillac - F1technical.net

On This Day: Winslow rescues Soeprapto from burning F3 car at Sentul | Brief - RaceFans

Driver saved from horrific fire by rival in Asian F3 race

Read more: On This Day: Winslow rescues Soeprapto from burning F3 car at Sentul | Brief - RaceFans

Ferrari set Baku target as Rosberg pinpoints team's repeat flaw - SkySports F1

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has stressed the importance of executing weekends more cleanly after a costly run of results for the team at recent races.

Read more: Ferrari set Baku target as Rosberg pinpoints team's repeat flaw - SkySports F1

On This Day: Moss scores only victory for a four-wheel-drive Formula 1 car | Brief - RaceFans

Stirling Moss scored this only win for a four-wheel-drive F1 car

Read more: On This Day: Moss scores only victory for a four-wheel-drive Formula 1 car | Brief - RaceFans

Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A - BBC Sport

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A - BBC Sport

Saturday race, title fight fades, Williams’ big upgrade and more Azerbaijan GP talking points | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Formula 1 embarks upon nine rounds in just eleven weeks to conclude its season. Here are the six talking points for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: Saturday race, title fight fades, Williams’ big upgrade and more Azerbaijan GP talking points | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Why F1's intense triple header will shape title run-in - SkySports F1

Formula 1 embarks on its first triple header of the season this week with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix the first of three races in as many weekends.

Read more: Why F1's intense triple header will shape title run-in - SkySports F1

F1 confirms new Hot Wheels "Infinite Rush" car collection for 2027 release - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 has announced that all 22 official team cars from the 2026 season will be added to the Hot Wheels Infinite Rush video game via a new F1 Car Collection Pack, launching in March 2027.
The downloadable content pack, developed in conjunction with global racing game studio Milestone and toy manufacturer Mattel, will mark the first time that official F1 machinery will be playable within a ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 confirms new Hot Wheels "Infinite Rush" car collection for 2027 release - Motorsport.com

Vowles explains Williams’ 2026 struggles and outlines path back to title contention - F1technical.net

James Vowles has provided a frank assessment of Williams’ difficult 2026 Formula 1 campaign, admitting that the team has been exposed by the sport’s biggest-ever regulation change and still has fundamental organisational issues to resolve before it can realistically target a championship.

Read more: Vowles explains Williams’ 2026 struggles and outlines path back to title contention - F1technical.net

Rosberg: Antonelli vs his mind will decide F1 title race - SkySports F1

Former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg believes Kimi Antonelli's biggest obstacle will be himself in this season's title race run-in.

Read more: Rosberg: Antonelli vs his mind will decide F1 title race - SkySports F1

Lando Norris predicted to overtake George Russell in 2026 F1 standings - Motorsport.com

Guenther Steiner has backed Lando Norris to overtake George Russell for second place in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship.
Following the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, Norris sits fourth in the drivers' standings with 186 points. Mercedes' Russell is second with 211 points, and his team-mate Kimi Antonelli currently leads with 292 points. 
Speaking on The Red ...Keep reading

Read more: Lando Norris predicted to overtake George Russell in 2026 F1 standings - Motorsport.com

MotoGP: Acosta claims maiden MotoGP victory at Red Bull Ring - F1technical.net

Pedro Acosta finally ended his long wait for a MotoGP victory with a dominant performance at the Austrian Grand Prix, converting his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing machine into a maiden Sunday win at the Red Bull Ring.

Read more: MotoGP: Acosta claims maiden MotoGP victory at Red Bull Ring - F1technical.net

Sebastian Vettel weighs in on F1 2026 rules debate: 'We need to combine things we love' - Motorsport.com

Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel believes Formula 1 has the technology to pair its sustainability goals with an exciting on-track product.
As a racer with a deep-rooted passion for the history of the series, Vettel wasn't the biggest proponent of the turbo hybrids coming into the series in 2014, criticising their dulled sound and the impact of their complexity on the racing ...Keep reading

Read more: Sebastian Vettel weighs in on F1 2026 rules debate: 'We need to combine things we love' - Motorsport.com

Former engineer urges F1 to introduce "augmented" stewarding group to speed up decisions - Motorsport.com

Former Ferrari and Williams race engineer Rob Smedley has proposed that Formula 1 introduce an "augmented" stewarding group to accelerate in-race decisions and prevent straightforward incidents from dragging on beyond the chequered flag.
During an appearance on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer, Smedley ...Keep reading

Read more: Former engineer urges F1 to introduce "augmented" stewarding group to speed up decisions - Motorsport.com

David Coulthard urges FIA to speed up safety car decisions - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has argued that the FIA must speed up its decision-making processes when neutralising F1 races, stating there is clear "room for improvement" following the Spanish Grand Prix.
McLaren's Lando Norris lost a likely victory at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit after Aston Martin's Lance Stroll stopped on track with a brake failure. When ...Keep reading

Read more: David Coulthard urges FIA to speed up safety car decisions - Motorsport.com

Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades - Motorsport.com

Mercedes has confirmed its next big Formula 1 car upgrade will arrive at the forthcoming grand prix in Malaysia, where it hopes to get back into contention for pole.
The Silver Arrows is the runaway leader of the 2026 championship with a 145-point advantage over second-placed Ferrari, despite its last major upgrade package being Montreal in May.
Mercedes has instead preferred to fit minor ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes aims to end pole drought with upcoming Malaysia F1 upgrades - Motorsport.com

Antonelli “doing a scarily good job” and “beating a much more experienced team-mate” – Norris | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Reigning world champion Lando Norris is highly impressed by the performance of the driver who looks set to succeed him.

Read more: Antonelli “doing a scarily good job” and “beating a much more experienced team-mate” – Norris | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Max Verstappen even surprised himself with karting challenge performance - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen surpassed his own expectations when he completed his Silverstone karting challenge in blistering time against 100 competitors.
On Wednesday Red Bull ran the ‘Max vs 100’ event, which pitted the four-time world champion against 100 amateur karters consisting of content creators, motorsport personnel and athletes.
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Read more: Max Verstappen even surprised himself with karting challenge performance - Motorsport.com

'Nothing wrong with his recovery' – Red Bull provide Hadjar injury update - SkySports F1

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says they will continue to prioritise Isack Hadjar's recovery over rushing his return from injury, with evaluations planned before a call on whether he races at next week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Read more: 'Nothing wrong with his recovery' – Red Bull provide Hadjar injury update - SkySports F1

Why did Norris head to Portimao from Madrid? - F1technical.net

Lando Norris swapped his McLaren Formula 1 car for the team’s new MCL-HY Hypercar as he completed his first full test of the car at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão.

Read more: Why did Norris head to Portimao from Madrid? - F1technical.net

Hamilton and Leclerc complete 623km of 2027 Pirelli tyre testing at Imola - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were back behind the wheel of Ferrari’s SF-26 at Imola on Tuesday as the Scuderia joined Pirelli for a crucial test programme focused on the development of the Formula 1 tyres for the 2027 season.

Read more: Hamilton and Leclerc complete 623km of 2027 Pirelli tyre testing at Imola - F1technical.net

Sebastian Vettel: “I’d be very happy” for Kimi Antonelli to beat me as F1’s youngest champion - Motorsport.com

Sebastian Vettel says he will be “very happy” for Kimi Antonelli to beat his record as Formula 1’s youngest world champion.
Vettel earned the accolade in 2010 at 23 years, four months and 11 days old, beating Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 record by five-and-a-half months.
Antonelli is increasingly likely to win this year’s title at just 20 years of age, with his Spanish Grand Prix victory ...Keep reading

Read more: Sebastian Vettel: “I’d be very happy” for Kimi Antonelli to beat me as F1’s youngest champion - Motorsport.com

Could F1 change rules to prevent Alonso retirement? - SkySports F1

Fernando Alonso's future in Formula 1 is up in the air after he revealed news about whether he will remain at Aston Martin will "not come soon".

Read more: Could F1 change rules to prevent Alonso retirement? - SkySports F1

Andrea Stella: McLaren must help Oscar Piastri stop "thinking" about how to drive '26 F1 car - Motorsport.com

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri's current deficit to Lando Norris is down to the Australian still "thinking and driving" with the 2026 Formula 1 machinery.
Piastri's discomfort with the new breed of F1 cars has been evident throughout the season so far. It had become clear over the previous two years that his strengths lie in carrying speed through high-speed corners ...Keep reading

Read more: Andrea Stella: McLaren must help Oscar Piastri stop "thinking" about how to drive '26 F1 car - Motorsport.com

‘Realistically I’m not in the fight for the drivers’ championship’ admits Russell | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's closest championship rival admits he does not have a realistic chance of beating him to the title this year.

Read more: ‘Realistically I’m not in the fight for the drivers’ championship’ admits Russell | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Wolff issues title warning despite Antonelli's growing lead - SkySports F1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli must remain wary about the potential of unexpected "black swan events" derailing his championship bid despite the Italian driver's large points lead.

Read more: Wolff issues title warning despite Antonelli's growing lead - SkySports F1

On This Day: Zanardi loses legs in Lausitzring horror crash | Brief - RaceFans

Zanardi lost both his legs in a horrific crash at the Lausitzring

Read more: On This Day: Zanardi loses legs in Lausitzring horror crash | Brief - RaceFans

Pictures: Norris tests McLaren’s MCL-HY WEC hypercar at Algarve | Other Motorsport - RaceFans

Lando Norris had his first run in McLaren's new World Endurance Championship hypercar following the Spanish Grand Prix.

Read more: Pictures: Norris tests McLaren’s MCL-HY WEC hypercar at Algarve | Other Motorsport - RaceFans

How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules? - BBC Sport

Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.

Read more: How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules? - BBC Sport

Piastri reveals why he "didn’t have that last bit we needed in the last run" - F1technical.net

Oscar Piastri admitted he was disappointed after qualifying seventh for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, despite McLaren demonstrating that it had the pace to fight for pole position with Lando Norris.

Read more: Piastri reveals why he "didn’t have that last bit we needed in the last run" - F1technical.net

“Pretty shocking”, “quite messy” – Oscar Piastri bewildered by poor Madring F1 qualifying - Motorsport.com

A downbeat Oscar Piastri described his Spanish Grand Prix qualifying as “shocking” and “messy”, having finished seventh while McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris took pole position.
Piastri has been struggling for pace all weekend at the new Madring track. Save for FP3, he failed to break into the top six in any practice session or qualifying segment in Madrid.
Having been ...Keep reading

Read more: “Pretty shocking”, “quite messy” – Oscar Piastri bewildered by poor Madring F1 qualifying - Motorsport.com

David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli proved he is an F1 "phenomenon" at Monza - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli's charge from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix was a career-defining performance that sits alongside drives from the greatest drivers in the history of the series.
The Mercedes driver secured his seventh career grand prix win in front of his home crowd at Monza, becoming the first Italian driver to win the event in 60 ...Keep reading

Read more: David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli proved he is an F1 "phenomenon" at Monza - Motorsport.com

Mercedes clearly ahead: How long-run pace compared in F1 Spanish GP practice - Motorsport.com

George Russell was the fastest long-run driver with a lot of fuel on board. His closest challenger was Red Bull’s Max Verstappen over Friday’s practice sessions ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Dutchman was just 0.13 seconds per lap slower after adjusting for different tyre compounds and stint lengths.
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli was the third-fastest long-run ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes clearly ahead: How long-run pace compared in F1 Spanish GP practice - Motorsport.com

F1 drivers unveil striking one-off helmet designs for first Madrid Spanish GP - Motorsport.com

Formula 1's arrival in Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix has prompted several drivers to introduce special helmet designs for the inaugural event.
Set around the IFEMA exhibition centre, the new Madring circuit will host the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time. Ahead of the race weekend, home heroes Carlos Sainz, who also serves as an ambassador of the circuit, and two-time champion Fernando ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 drivers unveil striking one-off helmet designs for first Madrid Spanish GP - Motorsport.com

Williams pays tribute to 1981 title-winning car with special Spanish Grand Prix livery - Motorsport.com

Williams will be sporting a one-off 1981-inspired livery on its FW48 at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
The special white, green and navy blue colourway pays homage to the FW07C, the car that claimed the constructors' championship in 1981. Interestingly, that year also marks the last time Formula 1 visited the Spanish capital, when Alan Jones and Carlos Reutemann competed at the ...Keep reading

Read more: Williams pays tribute to 1981 title-winning car with special Spanish Grand Prix livery - Motorsport.com

Leclerc admits he should not have ‘put Lewis in a difficult situation’ in Monza lap one clash | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Charles Leclerc has admitted he was at fault for forcing his team mate Lewis Hamilton off on the first lap of the Italian Grand Prix.

Read more: Leclerc admits he should not have ‘put Lewis in a difficult situation’ in Monza lap one clash | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Red Bull signs former Aston Martin Performance Director as new Head of Racing - F1technical.net

Red Bull have announced the signing of experienced Formula 1 engineer Tom McCullough, who will join the team as its new Head of Racing at the beginning of the 2027 season.

Read more: Red Bull signs former Aston Martin Performance Director as new Head of Racing - F1technical.net

Stats: Antonelli scores first home win for an Italian Formula 1 driver in 36 years | 2026 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored the first home win for an Italian F1 driver since 1990 and moved Mercedes closer to beating a Ferrari benchmark.

Read more: Stats: Antonelli scores first home win for an Italian Formula 1 driver in 36 years | 2026 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts - RaceFans

F1's toughest street track ever? Why new Madring could cause Spanish GP chaos - SkySports F1

Formula 1 has a brand-new track to look forward to this weekend and the expectation is there will be carnage and the drivers will be seriously tested at the Madring.

Read more: F1's toughest street track ever? Why new Madring could cause Spanish GP chaos - SkySports F1

On This Day: Furious Alonso says F1 is ‘no longer a sport’ as Schumacher retires | Brief - RaceFans

Furious Alonso says F1 is 'no longer a sport' as Schumacher retires

Read more: On This Day: Furious Alonso says F1 is ‘no longer a sport’ as Schumacher retires | Brief - RaceFans

Hadjar to miss Spanish GP as wrist injury recovery continues - F1technical.net

Red Bull have confirmed that Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid as the French driver continues his recovery from a wrist injury.

Read more: Hadjar to miss Spanish GP as wrist injury recovery continues - F1technical.net

Stella claims McLaren "aims to fight consistently for wins in the last ten races" - F1technical.net

McLaren left Monza encouraged by a strong Italian Grand Prix weekend, despite being unable to challenge Mercedes for victory, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing fourth and fifth respectively after an intense battle between the two team-mates.

Read more: Stella claims McLaren "aims to fight consistently for wins in the last ten races" - F1technical.net

Wolff hails his team after Mercedes "were comfortably faster than the rest of the field" - F1technical.net

Kimi Antonelli produced one of the most remarkable drives of his Formula 1 career to win his home Italian Grand Prix, recovering from 19th on the grid to lead Mercedes to a sensational one-two finish at Monza.

Read more: Wolff hails his team after Mercedes "were comfortably faster than the rest of the field" - F1technical.net

Audi signals appeal over Tsunoda’s Italian GP non-penalty - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The Audi Formula 1 team has notified the FIA of its intention to appeal against Yuki Tsunoda's non-penalty in the Italian Grand Prix.
Amid confusion over where he was supposed to line up on a lap 6 restart, Tsunoda parked in his correct 14th grid slot, but at an angle towards the inside wall. Race director Rui Marques was "not comfortable" with Tsunoda's position, so imposed an extra formation ...Keep reading

Read more: Audi signals appeal over Tsunoda’s Italian GP non-penalty - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Oscar Piastri on Monza 2025 team orders: "I wouldn’t change how I responded" - Motorsport.com

Exactly a year ago, Oscar Piastri arrived at Monza as the title favourite, leading team-mate Lando Norris by 34 points after the latter's retirement at Zandvoort - but it was from that weekend onwards that things started to go wrong. Piastri eventually lost the title, ending the season third behind not only Norris, but also Max Verstappen.
While several poor performances and mistakes cost him a ...Keep reading

Read more: Oscar Piastri on Monza 2025 team orders: "I wouldn’t change how I responded" - Motorsport.com

Did Verstappen's unusual move cost Russell Italian GP pole? - F1technical.net

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes George Russell was denied a strong chance at pole position for the Italian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen compromised the Mercedes driver's final qualifying lap at Monza.

Read more: Did Verstappen's unusual move cost Russell Italian GP pole? - F1technical.net

Russell does not believe Mercedes can take anything for granted despite dominant showing in ... - F1technical.net

Mercedes made a strong start to the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza, with George Russell topping the second practice session and Kimi Antonelli finishing third as the team showed encouraging pace over both single-lap and long-run simulations.

Read more: Russell does not believe Mercedes can take anything for granted despite dominant showing in ... - F1technical.net

Antonelli and Albon set to start from the back row at the Italian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Alex Albon will start the Italian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after Williams was forced to fit additional power unit components to his car at Monza.

Read more: Antonelli and Albon set to start from the back row at the Italian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

On This Day: Scarfiotti grabs home win for Ferrari at Monza as Brabham takes title | Brief - RaceFans

Scarfiotti grabs home win for Ferrari at Monza as Brabham takes title

Read more: On This Day: Scarfiotti grabs home win for Ferrari at Monza as Brabham takes title | Brief - RaceFans

Which F1 drivers are out of contract at the end of 2026? - F1technical.net

More than half of the 2026 Formula 1 grid could potentially enter the driver market at the end of the season, setting the stage for what could become a fascinating battle for seats ahead of 2027.

Read more: Which F1 drivers are out of contract at the end of 2026? - F1technical.net

Norris reveals other 'opportunities' before committing future to McLaren - SkySports F1

Lando Norris has revealed he had other opportunities before signing a new contract to stay at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.

Read more: Norris reveals other 'opportunities' before committing future to McLaren - SkySports F1

Vowles hails the early impact of McLaren's former chief operating office at Grove - F1technical.net

Williams team principal James Vowles has praised the early impact of Piers Thynne after the former McLaren chief operating officer joined the team as part of its ongoing effort to modernise its operations and build the foundations for a return to championship contention.

Read more: Vowles hails the early impact of McLaren's former chief operating office at Grove - F1technical.net

McLaren to debut radical H-wing rear wing at Monza - F1technical.net

The Woking-based team will introduce its own interpretation of the rotating rear-wing concept at the Italian Grand Prix after first testing it at the Hungaroring

Read more: McLaren to debut radical H-wing rear wing at Monza - F1technical.net

Social Media: Norris forms junior team LN4Fusion to race in F3 and potentially F2 | Brief - RaceFans

Norris forms junior team LN4Fusion to race in F3 and potentially F2

Read more: Social Media: Norris forms junior team LN4Fusion to race in F3 and potentially F2 | Brief - RaceFans

Antonelli suggests McLaren has leapfrogged Mercedes as major upgrade looms - F1technical.net

Mercedes championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli has suggested that his team is no longer the fastest car in Formula 1 after McLaren made a significant step forward with its latest development package.

Read more: Antonelli suggests McLaren has leapfrogged Mercedes as major upgrade looms - F1technical.net

Norris warns McLaren still needs more performance despite back-to-back wins - F1technical.net

Lando Norris has warned that McLaren cannot afford to become complacent despite winning the last two Grands Prix and securing consecutive pole positions, insisting that the team still needs to improve its low-speed performance if it is to remain in championship contention.

Read more: Norris warns McLaren still needs more performance despite back-to-back wins - F1technical.net

Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years - Motorsport.com

Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx were remarkably versatile even by the standards of their generation, competing and succeeding across multiple disciplines. Having won some of the biggest prizes in motorsport between them, both can look back on their journeys with immense pride. 
But competition was only one part of the story, and the relationship Andretti and Ickx built stands out from the rest ...Keep reading

Read more: Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years - Motorsport.com

What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A - BBC Sport

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

Read more: What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A - BBC Sport

Why is Antonelli taking grid penalties on home soil in Italy? - SkySports F1

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is highly unlikely to be in contention for victory on home soil at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.

Read more: Why is Antonelli taking grid penalties on home soil in Italy? - SkySports F1

Norris wants McLaren "to be the place that I am at for a very, very long time and maybe ... - F1technical.net

Reigning champion Lando Norris has made it clear that his new McLaren contract is about far more than simply securing his Formula 1 future until the end of 2030.

Read more: Norris wants McLaren "to be the place that I am at for a very, very long time and maybe ... - F1technical.net

Ferrari set to honour Michael Schumacher with special Monza livery - F1technical.net

Ferrari is preparing a special tribute to Michael Schumacher for next weekend's Italian Grand Prix, with the Scuderia expected to race a bespoke SF-26 livery celebrating the German driver's remarkable decade with the team.

Read more: Ferrari set to honour Michael Schumacher with special Monza livery - F1technical.net

F1TECH: The key upgrades teams brought to the Dutch Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Formula 1 returned to Zandvoort following the summer break, and several teams used the Dutch Grand Prix to introduce significant aerodynamic developments.

Read more: F1TECH: The key upgrades teams brought to the Dutch Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Sir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing - Motorsport.com

Three-time Formula 1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart believes modern grand prix drivers can be more aggressive racers by taking advantage of the series' vastly improved safety standards.
Speaking in an interview with his grandson, Lucas Stewart, the 87-year-old reflected on his relentless push to improve motorsport safety during the 1960s and 1970s.
"They are more preventive in safety, but at ...Keep reading

Read more: Sir Jackie Stewart explains how improved F1 safety has changed racing - Motorsport.com

Poll: F1 is handing out far fewer penalty points: Is this a change for the better? | Debates and polls - RaceFans

Formula 1 has stopped giving penalty points to drivers for causing incidents with their rivals. Is this a change for the better?

Read more: Poll: F1 is handing out far fewer penalty points: Is this a change for the better? | Debates and polls - RaceFans

Norris: I can be forceful to get what I want at McLaren - SkySports F1

Reigning world champion Lando Norris says he is in a position at McLaren where he "can be forceful to try to get what I want" after signing a contract extension with the team.

Read more: Norris: I can be forceful to get what I want at McLaren - SkySports F1

Alpine confirm Colapinto will remain alongside Gasly in 2027 line-up | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Alpine has confirmed an unchanged driver line-up for 2027 with Franco Colapinto remaining alongside Pierre Gasly.

Read more: Alpine confirm Colapinto will remain alongside Gasly in 2027 line-up | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Zak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP - Motorsport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Zak Brown had his eyes on Zandvoort while in Washington D.C., but of course, the McLaren Racing CEO can't be in two places at once.
Brown joined Will Buxton for a interview with SPEED this past week, where he explained why he decided to attend the first-of-its-kind IndyCar race over the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, where McLaren ultimately claimed pole and victory with Lando Norris.
"I'd ...Keep reading

Read more: Zak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP - Motorsport.com - IndyCar - Stories

Tsolov completes maiden Formula 1 test with Racing Bulls at Imola - F1technical.net

Red Bull Junior Team driver Nikola Tsolov has taken an important step in his development by driving a Formula 1 car for the first time during a Testing of Previous Cars programme at Imola.

Read more: Tsolov completes maiden Formula 1 test with Racing Bulls at Imola - F1technical.net

The Chequered Flag Podcast - BBC Sport

Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume investigate why the Antonelli has cause for concern.

Read more: The Chequered Flag Podcast - BBC Sport

Social Media: Tsolov makes Formula 1 test debut at Imola | Brief - RaceFans

Tsolov makes Formula 1 test debut at Imola

Read more: Social Media: Tsolov makes Formula 1 test debut at Imola | Brief - RaceFans

Max Verstappen's Red Bull Dutch GP race suit up for charity auction - Motorsport.com

Red Bull is auctioning a special-edition Max Verstappen race suit worn during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Wings for Life charity.
The auction, hosted via F1 Authentics, offers collectors the opportunity to acquire the race suit worn by the four-time champion at his final home grand prix at Zandvoort. The winning bidder will receive the suit ...Keep reading

Read more: Max Verstappen's Red Bull Dutch GP race suit up for charity auction - Motorsport.com

Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands - Motorsport.com

Alex Albon has opened up about his struggles with burnout during the 2025 Formula 1 season, admitting that the championship's increasing demands and relentless commercial schedule left him feeling severely drained.
Speaking from Monaco just days after a frustrating early retirement at the Dutch Grand Prix, Albon discussed the challenges of balancing off-track commitments.
Appearing on The ...Keep reading

Read more: Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands - Motorsport.com

On This Day: Massa takes first win and Turkish GP promoter fined $2.5m | Brief - RaceFans

Massa takes first win and Turkish GP promoter fined $2.5m

Read more: On This Day: Massa takes first win and Turkish GP promoter fined $2.5m | Brief - RaceFans

Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza - Motorsport.com

Ferrari is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next week, where there is growing anticipation for the debut of the new engine that should significantly reduce the power gap to Mercedes. In the process, the Scuderia hopes to reopen the world championship battle, given that Lewis Hamilton is second (level with George Russell) behind world championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
As well as ...Keep reading

Read more: Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza - Motorsport.com

Wolff 'not at all' disappointed by Verstappen's new Red Bull deal - SkySports F1

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he is "not at all" disappointed by Max Verstappen having committed to Red Bull with a new contract that runs until 2030.

Read more: Wolff 'not at all' disappointed by Verstappen's new Red Bull deal - SkySports F1

Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint - Motorsport.com

While Red Bull stand-in Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare the current RB22 with the previous Formula 1 car he drove with the Austrian outfit, the Kiwi admits he felt much “more comfortable” in the car than he did during his first stint at Red Bull Racing.
The Racing Bulls driver was called up to race for the senior team at last weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix in the place of the ...Keep reading

Read more: Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint - Motorsport.com

McLaren’s car is still “horrible to drive” despite consecutive wins, says Norris | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Lando Norris may have won the last two grands prix in a row but he says McLaren's car is still a handful to drive.

Read more: McLaren’s car is still “horrible to drive” despite consecutive wins, says Norris | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026 - Motorsport.com

Oscar Piastri is scratching his head as to why he’s struggled to maximise the McLaren Formula 1 package compared to team-mate Lando Norris.
The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix - Budapest and Zandvoort - from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, while Piastri has suffered a DNF and finished sixth.
It has left Norris fourth in the standings and 55 points ahead of ...Keep reading

Read more: Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026 - Motorsport.com

'We haven't got the money' - Wolff says Mercedes can't match rivals' upgrade rate - SkySports F1

Toto Wolff says Mercedes do not have extra money available to quickly respond to the growing threat from McLaren and Ferrari through car development.

Read more: 'We haven't got the money' - Wolff says Mercedes can't match rivals' upgrade rate - SkySports F1

'Not the same here' – Frustrated Hamilton makes Mercedes strategy comparison - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton revealed he will take frustrations with Ferrari's in-race management in the Dutch Grand Prix "offline" as he made a comparison to their apparent hesitation in swapping drivers on different strategies with his old team Mercedes.

Read more: 'Not the same here' – Frustrated Hamilton makes Mercedes strategy comparison - SkySports F1

Leclerc rues changes to engine mode that might have cost him a better starting position - F1technical.net

Charles Leclerc admitted Ferrari has work to do after qualifying sixth for the Dutch Grand Prix, despite the Monegasque driver showing strong race pace to finish second in Saturday's Sprint.

Read more: Leclerc rues changes to engine mode that might have cost him a better starting position - F1technical.net

Featured Comment: A processional sprint race at Zandvoort | Brief - RaceFans

Little action or suspense in Zandvoort's first sprint race

Read more: Featured Comment: A processional sprint race at Zandvoort | Brief - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: "Take it personal" - Motorsport.com

Carlos Sainz has revealed the message he gave to staff at the Williams Formula 1 team factory following a tough start to the 2026 season.
After securing two podiums with the Grove outfit in his first year with the team in 2025, there were high hopes for 2026. But the team arrived at pre-season testing in Bahrain on the back foot, having missed private testing in Barcelona, and was faced with ...Keep reading

Read more: Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: "Take it personal" - Motorsport.com

Norris reveals why he was left disappointed in sprint Zandvoort qualifying - F1technical.net

McLaren's expected pace at the Dutch Grand Prix was confirmed in Sprint Qualifying as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both secured places inside the top four at Zandvoort.

Read more: Norris reveals why he was left disappointed in sprint Zandvoort qualifying - F1technical.net

Perez reveals what he expects from Marcin Budkowski's arrival at Cadillac - F1technical.net

Sergio Perez has welcomed Marcin Budkowski's arrival as Cadillac team principal, insisting the American outfit is determined to accelerate its development after Graeme Lowdon's unexpected departure during the summer break.

Read more: Perez reveals what he expects from Marcin Budkowski's arrival at Cadillac - F1technical.net

Russell takes sprint pole at Zandvoort as Mercedes edges McLaren - F1technical.net

George Russell claimed pole position for the first Formula 1 sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix, beating McLaren’s Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds in a thrilling sprint qualifying session at Zandvoort.

Read more: Russell takes sprint pole at Zandvoort as Mercedes edges McLaren - F1technical.net

Netflix confirms release date for new Michael Schumacher F1 documentary - Motorsport.com

Netflix has announced that its new Formula 1 documentary focusing on Michael Schumacher's maiden title-winning campaign will be released globally on 2 October 2026.
Titled Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, the feature-length film was initially previewed earlier this year during a Netflix Germany presentation and follows the release of the 2021 documentary Schumacher. It also adds to ...Keep reading

Read more: Netflix confirms release date for new Michael Schumacher F1 documentary - Motorsport.com

What is tyre management challenging at Zandvoort? - F1technical.net

Formula 1 returns from the summer break with a Sprint weekend at Zandvoort, placing an additional technical challenge in front of the teams as they prepare for one of the most demanding circuits for tyre management on the calendar.

Read more: What is tyre management challenging at Zandvoort? - F1technical.net

Max Verstappen is yet to reach his peak, says former F1 team boss - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Max Verstappen is continuing to improve and has still not reached his peak performance.
During an episode of the High Performance Racing podcast alongside host Jake Humphrey and former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley, Szafnauer discussed the standout drivers he has encountered during his career in the paddock.
When Humphrey prompted ...Keep reading

Read more: Max Verstappen is yet to reach his peak, says former F1 team boss - Motorsport.com

Who will win title? Will Max leave Red Bull? - Key questions as F1 returns - SkySports F1

Formula 1's summer break is over and the 2026 season restarts in the Netherlands this weekend as the championship run-in looms over the final months of the campaign.

Read more: Who will win title? Will Max leave Red Bull? - Key questions as F1 returns - SkySports F1

From Catch-Up to Contender: How McLaren transformed the MCL40 in 2026 - F1technical.net

McLaren entered the 2026 Formula 1 season as the reigning Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Champions. Yet the arrival of a radically new technical era immediately changed the competitive picture.

Read more: From Catch-Up to Contender: How McLaren transformed the MCL40 in 2026 - F1technical.net

F1MATHS – What do the numbers reveal about the opening 11 races? - F1technical.net

Formula 1 is ultimately a sport of numbers. Lap times, pole positions, fastest laps, victories and championship points all tell a different part of the story. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key learnings from the opening eleven races of the 2026 F1 season before the action returns at Zandvoort.

Read more: F1MATHS – What do the numbers reveal about the opening 11 races? - F1technical.net

F1MATHS – What do the numbers reveal about the 2026 qualifying pecking order? - F1technical.net

With the 2026 Formula 1 season nearing the end of the three-week summer break, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo takes a look at the qualifying results which provide a way of measuring the true pecking order in terms of single-lap low-fuel performance.

Read more: F1MATHS – What do the numbers reveal about the 2026 qualifying pecking order? - F1technical.net

How can Hamilton and Ferrari turbocharge a title challenge? - SkySports F1

Lewis Hamilton prepares to resume the 2026 Formula 1 season as Kimi Antonelli's nearest points challenger in the Drivers' Championship, but what do the seven-time champion and the Ferrari team need to do if that mid-season position is going to translate into a full-on title push?

Read more: How can Hamilton and Ferrari turbocharge a title challenge? - SkySports F1

F1 fans praise Gabriel Bortoleto's brutally honest "Passenger Princess" appearance - Motorsport.com

Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto has featured on Amelia Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess YouTube series.
Filmed during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, the Brazilian driver taught the presenter speed control and how to hit the apex.
As they took on the fun challenges in the Audi RS 5 Avant, the pair discussed Bortoleto's discomfort at being a passenger, Brazil, pre-race nerves ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 fans praise Gabriel Bortoleto's brutally honest "Passenger Princess" appearance - Motorsport.com

Christian Horner announces UK book tour for new memoir following Red Bull F1 exit - Motorsport.com

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has announced a UK book tour this autumn to coincide with the release of his new memoir, Drive.
The 52-year-old revealed the tour will provide fans with the rare opportunity to speak with him directly through live Q&A sessions where he can discuss his two-decade tenure at the Milton Keynes outfit. 
"This autumn, I’ll be ...Keep reading

Read more: Christian Horner announces UK book tour for new memoir following Red Bull F1 exit - Motorsport.com

F1 launches new "Five Lights" campaign narrated by Colin Farrell - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 has launched a new global marketing campaign, Five Lights, ahead of its return from the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix. The campaign will be narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Colin Farrell.
The 90-second film, which debuted on 16 August, includes appearances from all 22 of the current drivers. Set to the track Reign by UNKLE featuring Ian Brown, the video covers the ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 launches new "Five Lights" campaign narrated by Colin Farrell - Motorsport.com

Sainz Jnr vs Albon: 2026 team mates head-to-head at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz Jnr has routed Alexander Albon in the qualifying battle so far this year but Williams are fighting for scraps at the moment.

Read more: Sainz Jnr vs Albon: 2026 team mates head-to-head at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Who's really in F1's title race and what factors will decide fight? - SkySports F1

Kimi Antonelli is the clear front-runner in Formula 1's 2026 title battle, but which drivers retain a realistic chance of catching him, and what will decide whether a comeback can be successful?

Read more: Who's really in F1's title race and what factors will decide fight? - SkySports F1

Things we learned from the Domenicali-interview - F1technical.net

Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali has used the summer break between the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix to reflect on the championship's current situation, the controversy surrounding the new 2026 power units and the future direction of the sport.

Read more: Things we learned from the Domenicali-interview - F1technical.net

Poll: Is Formula 1 risking too much by letting drivers set qualifying times under yellow flags? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Is Formula 1 taking too much risk by allowing drivers to improve their lap times in qualifying when passing yellow flags?

Read more: Poll: Is Formula 1 risking too much by letting drivers set qualifying times under yellow flags? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Social Media: IndyCar abandons Friday practice as new Markham track isn’t ready | Brief - RaceFans

IndyCar abandons Friday practice as new Markham track isn't ready

Read more: Social Media: IndyCar abandons Friday practice as new Markham track isn’t ready | Brief - RaceFans

King Willem-Alexander to present F1 Dutch GP winner's trophy at Zandvoort - Motorsport.com

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will present the winner's trophy at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. It will be his first 'official' visit to a sporting event in the Netherlands to present a prize.
While King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have attended the Dutch Grand Prix regularly since its return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, those prior appearances were made in a ...Keep reading

Read more: King Willem-Alexander to present F1 Dutch GP winner's trophy at Zandvoort - Motorsport.com

McNish outlines the lessons he learned from Senna and brought to Audi - Autosport.com - General - Stories

For long-time Audi stalwart and Le Mans winner Allan McNish, becoming Audi's first racing director in Formula 1 feels like the natural progression of his storied career on both sides of the pitwall.
After climbing the UK single-seater ladder in the late '80s and early '90s, McNish's road to the top took a number of strange turns, with a McLaren F1 test role that ultimately didn't lead to an F1 ...Keep reading

Read more: McNish outlines the lessons he learned from Senna and brought to Audi - Autosport.com - General - Stories

Social Media: Verstappen reveals special helmet design for final home race | Brief - RaceFans

Verstappen reveals special helmet design for final home race

Read more: Social Media: Verstappen reveals special helmet design for final home race | Brief - RaceFans

Bortoleto vs Hulkenberg: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

The points score may suggest otherwise, but Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto are the most evenly-matched team mates on the grid.

Read more: Bortoleto vs Hulkenberg: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

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

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

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

Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners? - SkySports F1

Kimi Antonelli is on course to become Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion, but where would the Mercedes driver’s triumph rank among the sport’s biggest surprise title wins in recent history?

Read more: Where would Antonelli rank among surprise F1 title winners? - SkySports F1

'Nature of F1' | Cadillac CEO explains reasons behind Lowdon sacking - SkySports F1

Cadillac CEO Dan Towriss explains the reasons behind sacking Team Principal Graeme Lowdon.

Read more: 'Nature of F1' | Cadillac CEO explains reasons behind Lowdon sacking - SkySports F1

FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.
The system was introduced as a safety net for a manufacturer that falls behind, partly in response to Honda's situation under the previous regulations, but in practice it has turned into a political battleground.
Toto ...Keep reading

Read more: FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Gasly vs Colapinto: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Franco Colapinto's first full season as an Alpine driver has begun well, though not strongly enough to worry Pierre Gasly too much.

Read more: Gasly vs Colapinto: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

'Everyone can have an opinion' - F1 president responds to regulations criticism - SkySports F1

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says drivers "can have their opinion" and are not being stopped from criticising the sport's power unit regulations.

Read more: 'Everyone can have an opinion' - F1 president responds to regulations criticism - SkySports F1

Does everyone share Hamilton's concerns regarding the simulator's accuracy? - F1technical.net

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton recently revealed that he has cut back on the amount of time he spends in the simulator, explaining that it had sometimes led him towards setup directions that did not translate well once he reached the race track.

Read more: Does everyone share Hamilton's concerns regarding the simulator's accuracy? - F1technical.net

Vasseur reveals 'most important' target for Ferrari after F1 summer break - SkySports F1

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has revealed the areas in which he believes the Italian team need to improve during the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season as Lewis Hamilton attempts to stay in the title battle.

Read more: Vasseur reveals 'most important' target for Ferrari after F1 summer break - SkySports F1

Verstappen vs Hadjar: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Isack Hadjar is performing remarkably well at one of the toughest jobs in Formula 1: Being Max Verstappen's team mate.

Read more: Verstappen vs Hadjar: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Video: IndyCar round 13 race highlights – Portland | Brief - RaceFans

Highlights of IndyCar's 13th round of the season in Portland

Read more: Video: IndyCar round 13 race highlights – Portland | Brief - RaceFans

Former F1 driver reveals he offered London pub to Jeremy Clarkson in unusual deal - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has revealed he once offered his struggling south-west London pub to former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson free of charge in an attempt to salvage the venture.
Speaking during a drive-along interview with presenter Jodie Kidd, the former Williams, McLaren and Red Bull driver explained how he approached Clarkson when he couldn't get the pub, The Brown Dog ...Keep reading

Read more: Former F1 driver reveals he offered London pub to Jeremy Clarkson in unusual deal - Motorsport.com

Featured Comment: Has F1 failed to promote quality racing? | Brief - RaceFans

Has F1 failed to promote quality racing?

Read more: Featured Comment: Has F1 failed to promote quality racing? | Brief - RaceFans

Which of Antonelli’s rivals is his biggest threat for the championship this year? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Which of Andrea Kimi Antonelli's rivals has the best opportunity to beat him to the title this year? Join in this week's poll.

Read more: Which of Antonelli’s rivals is his biggest threat for the championship this year? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Who did Ferrari poach from Mercedes before the summer break? - F1technical.net

Ferrari have continued to strengthen their technical department by recruiting two more experienced engineers from rival Formula 1 teams, with Luciano Nicomede joining from Mercedes and Carlos Sánchez Martínez arriving from Aston Martin.

Read more: Who did Ferrari poach from Mercedes before the summer break? - F1technical.net

F1ANALYSIS: The numbers that confirm Formula One's social media growth - F1technical.net

Formula 1 has revealed continued growth across its digital platforms and global fanbase following the opening 11 races of the 2026 season, with new figures highlighting record engagement on social media, rising fan satisfaction and a rapidly expanding worldwide audience.

Read more: F1ANALYSIS: The numbers that confirm Formula One's social media growth - F1technical.net

Report: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement - Motorsport.com

Red Bull is reportedly preparing to recruit Aston Martin's Tom McCullough as its new head of race engineering, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase, who is set to move to McLaren.
According to a report by German publication BILD, McCullough has been identified as the person to take over the management of Red Bull's trackside engineering operations.
The report states, "McCullough would be ...Keep reading

Read more: Report: Red Bull finds Gianpiero Lambiase F1 replacement - Motorsport.com

Report: Sergio Perez's management in Williams talks as Carlos Sainz's future remains unclear - Motorsport.com

Sergio Perez may have returned to Formula 1 with Cadillac, but according to Auto Sport Web, his management is already assessing the opportunities across the grid. A report from the Japanese outlet states that Perez's representatives have already opened discussions with Williams about a potential seat in 2027 - contingent on Carlos Sainz not being there to fill it.
The Spaniard's contract at ...Keep reading

Read more: Report: Sergio Perez's management in Williams talks as Carlos Sainz's future remains unclear - Motorsport.com

F1 2026 mid-season grades: Aston Martin seeks redemption after shocking start - Motorsport.com

When Lawrence Stroll started assembling his superteam in his brand-new state-of-the-art headquarters, led by design guru Adrian Newey, Aston Martin was expected to use the 2026 rules reset to take Formula 1 by storm.
Quite how bad a start that era got off to was not something he or anyone in green had in mind. Between the team's delayed 2026 development and Honda's struggles, Aston has been on ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 2026 mid-season grades: Aston Martin seeks redemption after shocking start - Motorsport.com

Norris vs Piastri: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Lando Norris has coped slightly better than Oscar Piastri with McLaren's often frustrating season and delivered a fine win in Hungary.

Read more: Norris vs Piastri: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

FIA confirms Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang will be a daytime race after start-time confusion - F1technical.net

The FIA has officially confirmed that this year's Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit will be held in daylight, putting an end to speculation that Formula 1's unique relocated event could become a night race.

Read more: FIA confirms Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang will be a daytime race after start-time confusion - F1technical.net

On This Day: Button becomes a grand prix winner with Honda in Hungary | Brief - RaceFans

Jenson Button became an F1 race winner with Honda 20 years ago today

Read more: On This Day: Button becomes a grand prix winner with Honda in Hungary | Brief - RaceFans

Hamilton vs Leclerc: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Having been emphatically beaten by Charles Leclerc last year, Lewis Hamilton is back to his best and potentially in with a shot at the title.

Read more: Hamilton vs Leclerc: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Antonelli vs Russell: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's remarkable performance in his second season in Formula 1 looks likely to deny George Russell a title many expected him to win.

Read more: Antonelli vs Russell: 2026 F1 team mates’ head-to-head scores at summer break | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Verstappen reveals what's impressed him most about Antonelli - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen has praised the "rock solid" performances that have taken Kimi Antonelli to the top of Formula 1's Drivers' Championship over the first half of the 2026 season.

Read more: Verstappen reveals what's impressed him most about Antonelli - SkySports F1

F1ANALYSIS: What do the numbers reveal about the race attendance and TV audiences after first ... - F1technical.net

Tthe opening half of the 2026 season has delivered record-breaking growth both on and off the track, with sold-out Grands Prix, rising television audiences and increasing global fan engagement highlighting the championship's continued momentum.

Read more: F1ANALYSIS: What do the numbers reveal about the race attendance and TV audiences after first ... - F1technical.net

F1 2027 calendar contingency plans in place amid Middle East conflict - SkySports F1

Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali has confirmed contingency plans are in place for the 2027 F1 calendar if the conflict in the Middle East continues next year.

Read more: F1 2027 calendar contingency plans in place amid Middle East conflict - SkySports F1

Featured Comment: A happy ending after 2021 Belgian GP washout | Brief - RaceFans

A reader recalls their experience of Spa's abandoned 2021 race

Read more: Featured Comment: A happy ending after 2021 Belgian GP washout | Brief - RaceFans

Gasly: F1 driving is no longer about pushing to the limit in corners | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Formula 1's new rules have fundamentally changed the art of driving, according to Pierre Gasly.

Read more: Gasly: F1 driving is no longer about pushing to the limit in corners | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Will Verstappen, Alonso trigger F1 'silly season' chaos? - SkySports F1

With Formula 1's summer break upon us, the sport's 'silly season' of speculation around - and possible movement in - the driver market is officially under way.

Read more: Will Verstappen, Alonso trigger F1 'silly season' chaos? - SkySports F1

Oliver Bearman responds to Aston Martin rumours with clear Ferrari message - Motorsport.com

Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has reaffirmed his commitment to the Ferrari driver programme, dismissing the prospect of a switch to Aston Martin in the near future. 
Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 21-year-old driver addressed the increasingly fluid driver market and his own long-term future. 
Despite an impressive start to his full-time F1 career with Haas ...Keep reading

Read more: Oliver Bearman responds to Aston Martin rumours with clear Ferrari message - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen gives future update going into F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing" - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer break.
Verstappen and Red Bull have not had an easy ride this year with a RB22 chassis that has fallen short of expectations and has been tricky to set up and drive. At the same time Red Bull-Ford Powertrains delivered above expectations ...Keep reading

Read more: Max Verstappen gives future update going into F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing" - Motorsport.com

Where in Europe should F1 race if the final two rounds cannot go ahead? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said F1 could replace its final two rounds with races in Europe, if they cannot go ahead.

Read more: Where in Europe should F1 race if the final two rounds cannot go ahead? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Featured Comment: Expect changes to IndyCar’s dramatic new 2028 car design | Brief - RaceFans

Expect changes to IndyCar's dramatic new 2028 car design

Read more: Featured Comment: Expect changes to IndyCar’s dramatic new 2028 car design | Brief - RaceFans

Fans who attended 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix offered partial refund | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Liberty Media has offered to pay over $3 million (£2.26m) to ticketholders who were unable to watch practice at Las Vegas in 2023.

Read more: Fans who attended 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix offered partial refund | Formula 1 - RaceFans

The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up how it was expected to be, with the development race deciding the pecking order as the campaign progresses. Although Mercedes started this regulation cycle in dominant form, winning the opening six grands prix from pole, it has ‘only’ won two of the last five with Ferrari and McLaren entering the fray.
Ferrari, in particular, has made headlines thanks ...Keep reading

Read more: The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: Ex-Liberty boss Maffei working on Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The final edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Ex-Liberty boss Maffei working on Infantino’s plan to sell World Cup, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

George Russell linked to potential 2028 Audi F1 switch - Motorsport.com

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes George Russell is already exploring options outside of Mercedes, suggesting the British driver could be evaluating a potential switch to Audi for the 2028 F1 season.
Despite holding a seat at Mercedes, Russell's future at the Brackley outfit has become a topic of debate following the impressive performance of his teenage ...Keep reading

Read more: George Russell linked to potential 2028 Audi F1 switch - Motorsport.com

'All to play for!' - Why Norris can still retain his F1 title - SkySports F1

Reigning world champion Lando Norris is capable of pulling off a stunning fightback to retain his Formula 1 drivers' title, according to Sky Sports F1's David Croft.

Read more: 'All to play for!' - Why Norris can still retain his F1 title - SkySports F1

What were Williams and Albon really aiming to achieve with their South Africa tour? - F1technical.net

Williams driver Alex Albon has brought the excitement of Formula 1 closer to South African fans with a special visit to Johannesburg, marking a significant moment in the team’s connection with the country.

Read more: What were Williams and Albon really aiming to achieve with their South Africa tour? - F1technical.net

Round-up: F1 tipped for Imola return if final rounds cannot take place, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F1 tipped for Imola return if final rounds cannot take place, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Five things we've learned from first half of F1 season - BBC Sport

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses the five key things we've learned from the 2026 season so far.

Read more: Five things we've learned from first half of F1 season - BBC Sport

F1 Driver Ratings: Our verdict on 2026's stars so far - SkySports F1

Formula 1 in 2026 is shaping up to give us a fascinating second half of the season as Kimi Antonelli looks to become the youngest world champion in the sport's history.

Read more: F1 Driver Ratings: Our verdict on 2026's stars so far - SkySports F1

Wolff admits Mercedes start issue 'isn't good enough' after George Russell setback in Hungary - F1technical.net

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted the team let George Russell down at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a start-line issue dropped the Briton to the back of the field, while praising championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli for another composed podium finish.

Read more: Wolff admits Mercedes start issue 'isn't good enough' after George Russell setback in Hungary - F1technical.net

Round-up: Antonelli ‘in legal dispute with former manager’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Antonelli ‘in legal dispute with former manager’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Round-up: Red Bull hires Mercedes junior team chief Lagrue, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Red Bull hires Mercedes junior team chief Lagrue, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Why did Hadjar fail to keep up with the top drivers at the Hungarian GP? - F1technical.net

Isack Hadjar believes Red Bull extracted the maximum possible result from the Hungarian Grand Prix after claiming sixth place, despite admitting the team's performance on the medium tyres prevented him from fighting further up the order.

Read more: Why did Hadjar fail to keep up with the top drivers at the Hungarian GP? - F1technical.net

Hamilton vows to cut out mistakes after fourth penalty in three Formula 1 race weekends - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he needs to stop giving Formula 1's stewards opportunities to penalise him after collecting his fourth penalty in the last three race weekends at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Read more: Hamilton vows to cut out mistakes after fourth penalty in three Formula 1 race weekends - F1technical.net

Russell rues anti-stall drama after recovery drive at Hungarian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

George Russell admitted a disastrous start ruined any chance of fighting for a podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix after an anti-stall issue dropped him to the back of the field.

Read more: Russell rues anti-stall drama after recovery drive at Hungarian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Ralf Schumacher takes aim at Ferrari after Lewis Hamilton Hungarian GP disappointment - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has delivered a scathing assessment of Ferrari's performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix, taking aim at the Maranello outfit's strategy.
The weekend at the Hungaroring proved frustrating for Ferrari. After showing strong pace in free practice, Hamilton initially qualified second, narrowly missing out on pole position to McLaren's Lando Norris.
But a ...Keep reading

Read more: Ralf Schumacher takes aim at Ferrari after Lewis Hamilton Hungarian GP disappointment - Motorsport.com

STRATEGY: Pirelli predicts strategic battle in Hungary as one-stop and two-stop options remain open - F1technical.net

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but according to Pirelli, Sunday's race could be decided by strategy rather than outright pace, with both one-stop and two-stop approaches expected to remain competitive around the Hungaroring.

Read more: STRATEGY: Pirelli predicts strategic battle in Hungary as one-stop and two-stop options remain open - F1technical.net

EXPLAINED: Why did the Hungaroring name Turn 2 after Lewis Hamilton? - F1technical.net

Ahead of this weekend's Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix, the Hungaroring has unveiled a unique tribute to the circuit's rich history by officially naming all 14 of its corners for the first time.

Read more: EXPLAINED: Why did the Hungaroring name Turn 2 after Lewis Hamilton? - F1technical.net

Round-up: Norris blames F1’s focus on luring Audi for 2026 rules mess, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Norris blames F1’s focus on luring Audi for 2026 rules mess, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Alpine confirm Paul Aron for FP1 outing at the Hungarian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Alpine have confirmed that reserve driver Paul Aron will make his first Formula One appearance of the 2026 season during the opening free practice session at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

Read more: Alpine confirm Paul Aron for FP1 outing at the Hungarian Grand Prix - F1technical.net

Round-up: Sepang tipped for surprise F1 return this year, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Sepang tipped for surprise F1 return this year, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1MATHS: The stat that confirms how Hamilton turned his initial Ferrari misery into a brilliant ... - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton's resurgence at Ferrari in 2026 has been one of the standout stories of the Formula 1 season. After a frustrating debut campaign with the Scuderia in 2025, the seven-time world champion has not only rediscovered his competitiveness but has also become an influential figure behind the scenes, helping shape the team's recovery.

Read more: F1MATHS: The stat that confirms how Hamilton turned his initial Ferrari misery into a brilliant ... - F1technical.net

What does Alonso expect from Aston Martin's major upgrade package for Hungarian Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

After enduring a difficult start to the 2026 F1 season, Aston Martin is hoping that this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix will mark the beginning of a turnaround.

Read more: What does Alonso expect from Aston Martin's major upgrade package for Hungarian Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

David Croft: 2026 F1 power units denied fans racing they deserved at Spa-Francorchamps - Motorsport.com

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes the 2026 power units 'denied fans the racing they deserved' at classic circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone.
The Belgian Grand Prix saw Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secure a commanding victory ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's Max Verstappen. However, the energy-sensitive nature of the track exposed the ...Keep reading

Read more: David Croft: 2026 F1 power units denied fans racing they deserved at Spa-Francorchamps - Motorsport.com

How to follow Hungarian Grand Prix on the BBC - BBC Sport

All the key BBC coverage details for the Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hunugaroring, from 24-26 July.

Read more: How to follow Hungarian Grand Prix on the BBC - BBC Sport

Cadillac explains evolving liveries as team embraces a different approach in debut F1 season - F1technical.net

Cadillac's inaugural Formula 1 campaign has not only been marked by continuous development on track but also by a series of striking liveries that have helped the American team stand out from the rest of the grid.

Read more: Cadillac explains evolving liveries as team embraces a different approach in debut F1 season - F1technical.net

Red Bull getting calls from 'good drivers' over future seat - Mekies - SkySports F1

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has suggested they are getting calls from "good drivers" about potential future seats at the team but believes they will make the further pace improvements required to ensure Max Verstappen stays.

Read more: Red Bull getting calls from 'good drivers' over future seat - Mekies - SkySports F1