Saturday, May 30, 2026

F1BUSINESS: Why will Gucci enter F1 as Alpine' title sponsor? - F1technical.net

Gucci and Alpine have announced a landmark partnership that will reshape the relationship between luxury and motorsport. For the first time in Formula One history, a global luxury fashion house becomes the Title Partner of a team competing at the pinnacle of the sport.

Read more: F1BUSINESS: Why will Gucci enter F1 as Alpine' title sponsor? - F1technical.net

Friday, May 29, 2026

Hamilton confirms Ferrari's power deficit from the field-leading Mercedes - F1technical.net

Lewis Hamilton delivered his strongest performance yet as a Ferrari driver with a brilliant second place at the Canadian Grand Prix — but even on a day of celebration, the seven‑time world champion was vocal about one major limitation: Ferrari’s lack of power compared to Mercedes and Red Bull.

Read more: Hamilton confirms Ferrari's power deficit from the field-leading Mercedes - F1technical.net

Mercedes pull out of talks to buy stake in F1 rivals Alpine - SkySports F1

Mercedes have withdrawn from negotiations to purchase a minority stake in rival F1 team Alpine, believing the valuation of the share, owned by US investment firm Otro Capital, to be too expensive.

Read more: Mercedes pull out of talks to buy stake in F1 rivals Alpine - SkySports F1

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Hamilton eyes simulator correlation work after Ferrari breakthrough in Montreal - F1technical.net

Fresh from a superb second‑place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix — his strongest result yet as a Ferrari driver — Lewis Hamilton revealed that he intends to use the momentum from Montreal to help improve Ferrari’s simulator, which he believes still lacks proper correlation with real‑world track behaviour.

Read more: Hamilton eyes simulator correlation work after Ferrari breakthrough in Montreal - F1technical.net

Round-up: Ben Sulayem ‘seeking to end FIA president term limits’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Martin Brundle: "Nothing to choose between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli" in Mercedes F1 battle - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that there is currently "nothing to choose" between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Following a frantic Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, in which Antonelli accused his Mercedes team-mate of pushing him off the track, the pair later resolved the issue before continuing their tense on-track battle during the grand prix at ...Keep reading

Read more: Martin Brundle: "Nothing to choose between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli" in Mercedes F1 battle - Motorsport.com

Piastri 'flattered' by possible Red Bull interest amid Verstappen uncertainty - SkySports F1

Oscar Piastri has described as "flattering" reports suggesting Red Bull have identified him as their No 1 target should Max Verstappen leave the team - but says it came as news to him.

Read more: Piastri 'flattered' by possible Red Bull interest amid Verstappen uncertainty - SkySports F1

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Round-up: Russell’s battery suffered “catastrophic failure” in Canadian GP, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1 MATHS: What the fastest lap times reveal about the pecking order? - F1technical.net

Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s fourth consecutive Formula One victory combined wheel‑to‑wheel resilience with outright speed, and the fastest‑lap data confirms just how comprehensively he controlled the race after his team-mate George Russell's retirement.

Read more: F1 MATHS: What the fastest lap times reveal about the pecking order? - F1technical.net

Ben Sulayem wants to scrap FIA presidency term limits - BBC Sport

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing a removal of term limits for the position as head of motorsport's governing body.

Read more: Ben Sulayem wants to scrap FIA presidency term limits - BBC Sport

What is the 2027 engine dispute that could dictate Verstappen's future? - SkySports F1

At the weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen renewed his threat that he could quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if the sport's power-unit regulations do not change, but could there be more to the story than simply the Red Bull driver's frustrations?

Read more: What is the 2027 engine dispute that could dictate Verstappen's future? - SkySports F1

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Rosenqvist wins dramatic Indy 500 title - SkySports F1

Felix Rosenqvist swung to the outside of David Malukas, then found a way past the Team Penske driver to win the closest Indianapolis 500 in history by a margin of 0.0233 seconds on Sunday.

Read more: Rosenqvist wins dramatic Indy 500 title - SkySports F1

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

For once, the conversation in the Gilles Villeneuve paddock was not about batteries or energy management. Instead, the focus was firmly on the on-track action. During the Formula 1 sprint race for the Canadian Grand Prix, the battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell flared up for the first time.
The young Italian attempted a move around the outside at Turn 1, but was forced onto the ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Friday, May 22, 2026

Alex Albon to miss Canadian GP sprint qualifying as James Vowles reveals extent of crash damage - Motorsport.com

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has detailed the "extensive" damage to Alex Albon's FW48 following his unfortunate crash involving a marmot during FP1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Thai-British driver crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 7 after colliding with a marmot. With damage to the right side and rear of his Williams machinery, Albon's practice session was over and ...Keep reading

Read more: Alex Albon to miss Canadian GP sprint qualifying as James Vowles reveals extent of crash damage - Motorsport.com

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Lando Norris reveals special Canadian GP helmet for Sir Jackie Stewart's dementia charity - Motorsport.com

McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has unveiled a poignant helmet design for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, teaming up with the Race Against Dementia charity.
The helmet leaves the Briton's traditional fluorescent yellow design behind, instead adopting a split design, developed with Race Against Dementia Fellow Dr Maura Malpetti. One half of the helmet represents the complex network of a ...Keep reading

Read more: Lando Norris reveals special Canadian GP helmet for Sir Jackie Stewart's dementia charity - Motorsport.com

Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks - BBC Sport

Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

Read more: Meet the three Ellas racing through McLaren's F1 ranks - BBC Sport

Monday, May 18, 2026

Brundle: Russell needs to beat Antonelli for psychological gain - SkySports F1

Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle believes George Russell needs to beat Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix to make a "psychological" gain.

Read more: Brundle: Russell needs to beat Antonelli for psychological gain - SkySports F1

Round-up: Norris ‘planning Formula E run at some point’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Toto Wolff keeps Mercedes grounded ahead of crucial Canadian GP upgrades - Motorsport.com

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged the Brackley outfit to maintain a balanced perspective as it prepares to bring its first major upgrade package of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
After rival teams such as McLaren showed impressive gains at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes will be hoping its upgrade package will help it return to the dominant form seen at ...Keep reading

Read more: Toto Wolff keeps Mercedes grounded ahead of crucial Canadian GP upgrades - Motorsport.com

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut - Motorsport.com

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff has claimed that the GT racing community was overwhelmingly positive about Max Verstappen's participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, despite logistical concerns.
The fan-favourite endurance race was sold out for the first time in its history. The surge in ticket sales was widely attributed to the four-time Formula 1 champion's ...Keep reading

Read more: Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen revisits "super chaotic" 2024 Brazil GP win: "One of my best races" - Motorsport.com

As Max Verstappen recounted his sensational victory at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, he branded the wet-weather performance as one of the best drives of his Formula 1 career so far.
The Dutchman put on a wet-weather masterclass after a frustrating qualifying session left him lining up on the grid in P17. "A bit of bad luck in qualifying, which meant that I had to start quite far back," he said ...Keep reading

Read more: Max Verstappen revisits "super chaotic" 2024 Brazil GP win: "One of my best races" - Motorsport.com

Can Russell take inspiration from Norris in bid for F1 title? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

While the theory of Mercedes' Formula 1 title favouritism ahead of the dawn of the championship's latest era has been proven correct, the name at the top of the drivers' standings is somewhat of a surprise.
Many would have believed that George Russell would be the man to beat given his performances with the Silver Arrows during what was a barren period in the ground-effect years between 2022 ...Keep reading

Read more: Can Russell take inspiration from Norris in bid for F1 title? - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Round-up: Las Vegas county commission to discuss race extension to 2037, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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FORMULA E MATH: Things we learnt from the Monaco E-Prix on Saturday - F1technical.net

Nyck de Vries delivered a masterclass in strategy and composure to secure his fifth career Formula E victory at the 2026 Monaco E-Prix, marking his first win since Berlin 2022 and a maiden triumph with Mahindra in the GEN3 era. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest Formula E analysis from the Monaco Formula E paddock.

Read more: FORMULA E MATH: Things we learnt from the Monaco E-Prix on Saturday - F1technical.net

Caption Competition 291: Kart star Hadjar | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Isack Hadjar got back in a go-kart at the Miami Grand Prix. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Read more: Caption Competition 291: Kart star Hadjar | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Round-up: 2016 Formula 1 cars were best for racing says Ricciardo, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: 2016 Formula 1 cars were best for racing says Ricciardo, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Zak Brown takes FIA fight over Mercedes-Alpine F1 talks public - Motorsport.com

The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has been tolerated due to a structure that dates back two decades, Brown believes this model should not be allowed to spread over the medium to long term.
Zak Brown has reportedly sent a six-page letter to Mohammed Ben Sulayem ...Keep reading

Read more: Zak Brown takes FIA fight over Mercedes-Alpine F1 talks public - Motorsport.com

F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Alisha Palmowski talks F1 Academy's return, plus Lando Norris chats with Declan Rice.

Read more: F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

'Perfect age to do it' - Why Verstappen is racing in iconic 24-hour race this weekend - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen will take on the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend in a Red Bull-branded Mercedes-AMG GT3 car as he continues his racing exploits outside of Formula 1.

Read more: 'Perfect age to do it' - Why Verstappen is racing in iconic 24-hour race this weekend - SkySports F1

Round-up: F1’s ADUO ‘not balance of performance’ after latest changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F1’s ADUO ‘not balance of performance’ after latest changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

"The most fun I've had all year" - Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid - Autosport.com - NLS - Stories

When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours, record numbers of fans are expected to watch on, either at the sold-out event or via the broadcast. Among them will likely be a number of his Formula 1 colleagues, and some of them might even be tinged with envy.
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar ...Keep reading

Read more: "The most fun I've had all year" - Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid - Autosport.com - NLS - Stories

Monday, May 11, 2026

F1 V8 engine return backed as David Coulthard says series can go "zero emissions" - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton have shared their verdict on the return of V8s to the championship by 2031.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has promised the return of V8 engines to F1 by 2031, with the possibility of introducing them a year earlier. "It’s coming," Sulayem told the media. "In 2031, the FIA will have the power to do it, without ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 V8 engine return backed as David Coulthard says series can go "zero emissions" - Motorsport.com

Round-up: £439m plan to build Denmark’s first F1-grade circuit, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Why Jolyon Palmer believes Audi F1 is “behind on the curve” after Miami GP - Motorsport.com

F1 TV presenters Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe have shared their verdict on the Audi Formula 1 team’s disastrous Miami Grand Prix. 
Audi endured a difficult Miami Grand Prix weekend plagued by reliability issues. Nico Hulkenberg missed the sprint race due to a power unit failure before retiring early from the grand prix, and his team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was disqualified from the ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Jolyon Palmer believes Audi F1 is “behind on the curve” after Miami GP - Motorsport.com

Guenther Steiner predicts George Russell title blow if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool" - Motorsport.com

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has predicted that George Russell will end the 2026 season as runner-up if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool".
While we are only four rounds into the season, Steiner has seen enough to boldly predict the final drivers' championship standings.
During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner discussed Antonelli's impressive start ...Keep reading

Read more: Guenther Steiner predicts George Russell title blow if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool" - Motorsport.com

Saturday, May 9, 2026

David Coulthard impressed by Colin Farrell’s “truly enthusiastic” F1 knowledge at Miami GP - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Colin Farrell’s genuine knowledge of the championship after his enthusiastic appearance at the Miami Grand Prix. 
Farrell caught the attention of fans after his interaction with Martin Brundle during the Sky Sports F1 grid walk. "It's lovely to meet you. After all of these years, you don't write, you don't call. Look at this shirt. Old ...Keep reading

Read more: David Coulthard impressed by Colin Farrell’s “truly enthusiastic” F1 knowledge at Miami GP - Motorsport.com

F1MATHS: How did the field closed on Mercedes after upgrade festival at the Miami Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

The comparison of average race‑pace deficits across the first three Grands Prix of the season — Australia, China and Japan — and last Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix provides a clear, data‑driven picture of how the competitive order has evolved.

Read more: F1MATHS: How did the field closed on Mercedes after upgrade festival at the Miami Grand Prix? - F1technical.net

Round-up: F1 aiming to move one cancelled race to end of season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Friday, May 8, 2026

Lewis Hamilton’s "Vice City Run" turns Miami into a real-life "GTA: Vice City" trailer - Motorsport.com

Following an eventful Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton posted a cinematic reel to social media celebrating the city. The seven-time world champion can be seen racing a Ferrari Testarossa around The Magic City, with the video embracing the visuals of the 1984 TV show Miami Vice, but more importantly, the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. 
The video, titled "Vice City Run" in a bright blue ...Keep reading

Read more: Lewis Hamilton’s "Vice City Run" turns Miami into a real-life "GTA: Vice City" trailer - Motorsport.com

Arvid Lindblad reveals F1 dream still feels surreal after impressive rookie start - Motorsport.com

Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has said that it has still not sunk in that he is racing in Formula 1.
The 18-year-old driver secured a full-time F1 seat with Red Bull's sister squad after just one season in Formula 2, finishing sixth in the standings on 134 points with three race wins. 
Lindblad started competitive karting in 2015 before moving up to Formula 4 in 2022. After two ...Keep reading

Read more: Arvid Lindblad reveals F1 dream still feels surreal after impressive rookie start - Motorsport.com

Alex Jacques hails Arvid Lindblad as F1 rookie who “looks like he’s been here for years” - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has argued that rookie driver Arvid Lindblad "looks like he's been in F1 for years."
The Briton joined the grid in 2026 with Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson. He lined up in P9 for his debut race at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and managed to convert it to an eighth-place finish, scoring four points on his debut.
After the opening four rounds ...Keep reading

Read more: Alex Jacques hails Arvid Lindblad as F1 rookie who “looks like he’s been here for years” - Motorsport.com

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

Thursday, May 7, 2026

F1MATHS: What does the telemetry reveal about the 2026 F1 car? - F1technical.net

The comparison between Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 Miami Grand Prix pole lap (1:27.798) and Max Verstappen’s 2025 pole lap (1:26.204) offers one of the clearest early illustrations of how the all‑new 2026 Formula One regulations have reshaped car behaviour.

Read more: F1MATHS: What does the telemetry reveal about the 2026 F1 car? - F1technical.net

Round-up: F1 revenue rises 53% in last quarter before race cancellations, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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McLaren strategy under fire after Lando Norris missed out on Miami GP victory - Motorsport.com

Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has called out McLaren's strategy during the Miami Grand Prix, claiming that the Woking outfit has repeatedly made strategic errors.
Lando Norris had been leading the race at the Miami International Autodrome with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second. But, unfortunately for the reigning drivers' champion, the Brackley outfit performed a successful ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren strategy under fire after Lando Norris missed out on Miami GP victory - Motorsport.com

F1 drivers say they are still at the mercy of their power units over a flying lap | Formula 1 - RaceFans

One of the more peculiar characteristics introduced by Formula 1's 2026 rules has not been fixed by the changes introduced last weekend.

Read more: F1 drivers say they are still at the mercy of their power units over a flying lap | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

From the archive: When Niki Lauda led an F1 driver strike in 1982 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with renowned motorsport writer Maurice Hamilton to revisit one of Formula 1’s most extraordinary flashpoints - the drivers’ strike at the 1982 South African Grand Prix.
As tensions simmered between the drivers and the FIA, the introduction of controversial superlicence terms by president Jean-Marie Balestre prompted a united response from ...Keep reading

Read more: From the archive: When Niki Lauda led an F1 driver strike in 1982 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: Sky ‘pays £1bn’ to retain UK F1 TV rights for five years, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Have Mercedes' rivals caught up as F1 upgrade battle ignites? - SkySports F1

Kimi Antonelli's victory in Miami continued Mercedes' unbeaten start to the 2026 season on Sundays with the Silver Arrows having now claimed four Grand Prix wins from four at the start of Formula 1's new era of rules.

Read more: Have Mercedes' rivals caught up as F1 upgrade battle ignites? - SkySports F1

Sunday, May 3, 2026

'His share price is going up' - Wolff praises 'astounding' Antonelli - SkySports F1

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the performances that have earned Kimi Antonelli his first three Formula 1 victories in successive races have been "astounding" and that the world championship leader's Miami Grand Prix win on Sunday was his best drive to date.

Read more: 'His share price is going up' - Wolff praises 'astounding' Antonelli - SkySports F1

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Antonelli storms to pole in fresh Miami twist with Verstappen back in mix - SkySports F1

Kimi Antonelli produced a superb lap to claim pole position for the Miami Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen in a fresh twist to the formbook on Formula 1's return to action this weekend.

Read more: Antonelli storms to pole in fresh Miami twist with Verstappen back in mix - SkySports F1

Friday, May 1, 2026

F1 Miami GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to sprint race pole with upgraded McLaren - Motorsport.com

Lando Norris has topped sprint qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, defeating championship leader Kimi Antonelli in an upgraded McLaren Formula 1 car.
Norris topped what turned into a single-lap SQ3 shoot-out at the Miami International Autodrome, handing early 2026 dominator Mercedes a first defeat.
The session at the Miami Autodrome was the first competitive outing following a mid-season ...Keep reading

Read more: F1 Miami GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to sprint race pole with upgraded McLaren - Motorsport.com