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MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
What Lando Norris’ contract extension means for McLaren and Oscar Piastri
With what is undoubtedly coming with a salary befitting a world champion, Lando Norris has put pen to paper to a deal tying him to the Woking-based team until 2030, with options for multiple additional years after that, taking Norris...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari urged to back Lewis Hamilton as Guenther Steiner issues team order warning
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari must establish clear rules of engagement and back Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if the Maranello outfit wants to stay in the 2026 championship fight. Ferrari's internal dynamic came under scrutiny...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
One detail of Lando Norris’ McLaren extension has F1 fans talking
One main detail of Lando Norris's contract extension with McLaren has caught the attention of Formula 1 fans, who have branded the deal as "well deserved".The reigning F1 champion signed a contract extension to remain with McLaren until at least...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
George Russell treats Mercedes team members to special Silverstone karting event
Following Mercedes' double podium finish at the Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell rewarded staff from the team's Brackley and Brixworth bases with a private karting session at the Silverstone Circuit.Mercedes confirmed the outing via social media, posting on X: "Swapping the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris extends McLaren deal until F1 2030
Lando Norris and McLaren have agreed to a long-term contract extension, keeping the world champion at the Formula 1 team until at least 2030.On Saturday morning McLaren announced it had tied Norris to the team until 2030, with multi-year options to...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes bemused why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin rated the team’s pace through Zandvoort’s high-speed corners as “rubbish” and is looking for answers on its inconsistency between both stints and drivers in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.After a strong start to the Zandvoort...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Zak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles reveals Williams’ “huge number of projects” to fix 2026 problems
Williams team principal James Vowles says the Grove outfit is running a "huge number of projects" to rectify development mistakes made last winter that are still compromising its 2026 campaign.Speaking in his post-race The Vowles Verdict debrief following a difficult...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Naomi Schiff points to Red Bull advantage after Dutch GP driver change
Red Bull's driver swap at the Dutch Grand Prix has renewed paddock discussions about two Formula 1 teams sharing the same ownership.Following a wrist fracture sustained by Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar ahead of the Zandvoort race weekend, the Milton...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP
Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts for its home round.Following reliability checks and the announcement of Ferrari being over 4% behind on the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli reveals special Mercedes gesture after maiden F1 win
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the team allowed him to keep the original winner's trophy from his maiden Formula 1 victory.Speaking to GQ Magazine in a 10 Things F1 Driver Kimi Antonelli Can’t Live Without feature, the Italian showed the original...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez: I want three more years with Cadillac
Sergio Perez reckons that he has "maybe three more years" before he reaches his sell-by date in Formula 1, and wants to devote that to helping the Cadillac project move forward.The Mexican found himself out of F1 at the end...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift
Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport.The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) requested an urgent investigation into the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) on Thursday, stating it...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari pays tribute to Michael Schumacher with special Italian GP race suits
Ferrari has officially revealed the special Formula 1 race suits that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will wear at the team's home Italian Grand Prix, paying tribute to the legacy of seven-time champion Michael Schumacher.The Maranello outfit is currently preparing...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry
BMW has cited a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the key reason why it is not interested in joining Mercedes and Audi in Formula 1.The Munich-based manufacturer has remained absent from F1 since it sold its majority stake...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli causes chaos in Amelia Dimoldenberg’s “Passenger Princess”
Mercedes Formula 1 driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli has featured as a driving instructor in Amelia Dimoldenberg's YouTube series, Passenger Princess.Produced in collaboration with F1 as part of the championship's ongoing push to engage a younger and more...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull hands F1 test to protege as it assesses Racing Bulls driver line-up
Red Bull has given Nikola Tsolov his first Formula 1 test as it continues to assess its options for its 2027 driver line-up at Racing Bulls.The current Formula 2 championship leader completed 690km in a VCARB 02 – Racing Bulls’ 2025 F1...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes on Dutch GP team orders: We would’ve done the exact same thing the other way around
Mercedes has reviewed its Dutch Grand Prix team orders and is certain getting Kimi Antonelli to overtake George Russell late on ensured it secured a double Formula 1 podium – and would have made the exact same call the other way...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles addresses Alex Albon-Carlos Sainz collision at Dutch GP
Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted the Grove outfit must shoulder some of the blame for the late-race collision between Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at the Dutch Grand Prix.During a chaotic race at Zandvoort, won by McLaren's Lando...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen’s Red Bull Dutch GP race suit up for charity auction
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...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes ‘have got a problem’ if McLaren form continues, says Alex Brundle
Alex Brundle has warned that Mercedes could have a major "problem on their hands" if McLaren carries its race-winning Dutch Grand Prix form into Monza and beyond.Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Zandvoort...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris announces new Prime Video docuseries with “more access than ever before”
Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has announced a new three-part documentary series on Prime Video, scheduled for release in 2027.The project, currently carrying the working title Lando, is being produced by Box to Box Films - the London-based production...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari’s next target after “stronger than Mercedes” Zandvoort pace
The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Marc Marquez explains why he told injured Isack Hadjar to miss Dutch GP
Marc Marquez has explained why he advised Isack Hadjar against competing in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix while recovering from a wrist injury.The Red Bull driver was keen to race at Zandvoort last weekend despite having injured his wrist the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
How Lando Norris has grown even better since his F1 title, as per McLaren
Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026.Coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli led the standings with 204 points...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 fans declare ‘silly season now serious season’ after Franco Colapinto deal
Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine.The Argentine has officially secured his F1 future with Alpine, signing a contract extension to remain alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season. Colapinto has impressed the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Perez admits to disappointment with Cadillac’s first F1 season
Sergio Perez says that Cadillac's recent stall in development has rendered the past few Formula 1 races "a disappointment", but believes that the team can find another second's worth of development in 2026.In the first part of the season, Cadillac...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge
After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in China – McLaren now appears to be back where the Woking-based team...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Alex Albon dismisses Carlos Sainz Dutch GP tension after clear-the-air breakfast
Alex Albon has played down any tension with Williams team-mate Carlos Sainz following their collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing the pair cleared the air over breakfast on Monday.Sainz accepted full responsibility for the intra-team clash at Zandvoort, which...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 fans divided over Lewis Hamilton’s frustrated team radio
Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict on Lewis Hamilton's "sassy" team radio messages throughout the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.The seven-time champion vented his frustration to the Ferrari team when he felt he was being held up by his team-mate...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign.The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Why Pierre Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks
Almost three months after the Monaco Grand Prix, the result of Formula 1’s most prestigious race is still not definitive.Pierre Gasly’s time penalty for pitlane speeding was overturned in the week after the race, restoring him to third place at...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad Dutch GP penalty branded “harsh” by Alex Brundle
F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has labelled the drive-through penalty handed to Arvid Lindblad at the Dutch Grand Prix as "harsh", arguing that drivers should not be punished for secondary overtakes while taking evasive action.The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Nico Rosberg praises Nico Hulkenberg’s “spectacular” Dutch GP save
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has lauded Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" reactions to avoid a high-speed collision with his Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto during a chaotic opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix.While the rain had stopped before the start...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Williams collapses in F1 pecking order: ‘Aston is a different league right now’
Carlos Sainz says the Williams Formula 1 team now only leads Cadillac in terms of on-track performance, as team-mate Alexander Albon laments an excessive amount of blue flags.F1’s new era started just about decently for Williams, which scored 11 points...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell outlines “tough” battle to keep Lewis Hamilton off the Dutch GP podium
George Russell detailed the defensive tactics that he had to deploy as he faced a late challenge from Lewis Hamilton for the podium in Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver qualified second for the Zandvoort race, but was passed...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar’s Dutch GP withdrawal was “sign of confidence”, says Calum Nicholas
Isack Hadjar's decision to withdraw from the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury was a demonstration of confidence rather than a sign of weakness, according to former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas.Hadjar, who has had an impressive start...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari must decide if it will run updated F1 engines in Monza this week after ADUO results
Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens through Formula 1’s Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) system to modify the power unit in its SF-26. After assembling the two updated engines for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, the team must now decide whether...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA reveals latest engine ranking for ADUO as Red Bull remains F1 benchmark
The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units, with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.According to the federation’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races from the season-opening...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Imola could make F1 calendar return in place of Qatar or Abu Dhabi GP
Formula 1 will soon have to make a decision about the final races of the 2026 season as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to shake the Middle East and cast doubt on the Abu Dhabi...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes searching for answers after Kimi Antonelli’s pace fell off in F1 Dutch GP
Mercedes has launched a “deep dive” into Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix after the championship leader revealed he had a “difficult second half” of the race as he struggled with the balance of his W17.Antonelli...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Esteban Ocon defends controversial move on Alex Albon, bemoans F1 rule
Esteban Ocon has defended his controversial overtake on Alexander Albon in the Dutch Grand Prix and criticised the Formula 1 rule that meant he was pegged back for the second start.As Max Verstappen crashed out and Gabriel Bortoleto endured a...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don’t believe you”
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades.In recent weeks Ferrari and especially McLaren have made drastic improvements to their 2026...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso: Dutch GP strategy shows “I’m a very good driver”
Fernando Alonso was full of self-praise at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, claiming that being “a very good driver” allowed him to convert a one-stop strategy into a shock points finish for Aston martinThe Spanish racer finished ninth at Zandvoort...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull lacked pace for Max Verstappen Dutch GP podium fight, says Calum Nicholas
Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas believes that even if Max Verstappen had avoided his opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, the team simply lacked the pace to fight for the podium positions.The final Formula 1 grand prix at...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen shares farewell message after final Dutch GP ends early
Max Verstappen has shared a farewell message to the Dutch Grand Prix, paying tribute to his loyal home fans after a premature end to his race in Zandvoort's final Formula 1 appearance.F1's return to the Netherlands in 2021 was linked to...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
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...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
“Drive to Survive” Season 9: The biggest F1 stories Netflix could cover
Netflix has officially confirmed that its Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season. The series is set to document the ongoing 2026 championship, so we are taking a look at what could feature in the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes: Late Dutch GP team orders were to help George Russell
Mercedes used team orders during the Dutch GP last weekend to help George Russell secure third at Zandvoort, says Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin.The call for Russell to let his team-mate Kimi Antonelli through came late in the race, after...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F3 points leader: New F1 Spanish GP venue “incredible” to drive after test
Formula 3 championship leader Freddie Slater has labelled the new Madrid circuit as “incredible” to drive amid the junior series’ test at the Spanish venue.Madrid has replaced Barcelona as host of the Spanish Grand Prix for 2026 on a 10-year deal...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA’s new ADUO decision looms
Although the second ADUO period – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities in Formula 1 – already ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the results of the first period have still not officially been made public.During the Monaco race weekend, however...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
What Charles Leclerc ‘didn’t understand’ about Ferrari’s Zandvoort F1 strategy
Charles Leclerc questioned a Ferrari strategy decision during the Dutch Grand Prix that potentially cost him a podium finish at Zandvoort. The call in question was his pitstop at the end of lap 43, which left the Monegasque with no...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton apologises for Ferrari radio fury: “That wasn’t the best version of me”
Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for his frustration boiling over on team radio.During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
“Fairness and integrity” of F1 at stake as FIA set to rule on Monaco controversy
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its concern for "the integrity of the sport".On Tuesday, the FIA's International Court of Appeal is handling...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will take on a new challenge next month when he goes up against 100 drivers in what has been touted as the world’s biggest kart race.The Red Bull driver will line up on the back...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
FIA exploring legal options over abuse against F1 stewards following Franco Colapinto’s Dutch GP penalty
Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its F1 race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise Alpine driver Franco Colapinto at Zandvoort.Colapinto, and Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad, were both handed drive-through penalties...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell: “Specialist” Lando Norris always strong at tracks like Zandvoort
George Russell says Lando Norris has “always been a bit of a specialist” at circuits with long corners and high tyre degradation, so he wasn’t surprised to see the McLaren Formula 1 driver take back-to-back wins in Hungary and the Netherlands.Reigning...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen was “lucky” to avoid Dutch GP pile-up, says Nico Rosberg
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg argued that Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was lucky to avoid triggering a multi-car pile-up during his opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix. The four-time champion suffered a violent crash on the first lap...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris: I’m eliminating my F1 weaknesses, and I don’t have so many
Lando Norris feels he is performing better both on and off the track in Formula 1 this year compared to his title-winning 2025 campaign, fresh off back-to-back wins for McLaren.The reigning F1 world champion has taken pole and victory in...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026
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...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Netflix renews “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” for season 9
Netflix has officially confirmed that its behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the ongoing 2026 season.The docuseries, which premiered on the streaming service in 2019, has given viewers unprecedented access to the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“Call me, please!” – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP
The past week has been a real rollercoaster for Yuki Tsunoda. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer had already been informed the previous Friday of Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury and a potential driver change, but according to Tsunoda, he only received...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: ‘He did what he could’
Red Bull’s Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies was impressed by its super-sub Liam Lawson after he maximised what was possible at the Dutch Grand Prix.The 24-year-old finished seventh behind the top three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – after starting eighth...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles calls Williams F1 rebuild his “life’s journey”
Williams team principal James Vowles has declared that returning the Grove outfit to the required competitive level in Formula 1 will become his "life's journey".Vowles joined Williams in 2023 and was faced with the immense challenge of bringing the outdated...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg says his "scary" incident with team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was a combination of luck and judgement as the German avoided a disastrous accident in the Dutch Grand Prix.With the Zandvoort circuit still damp from a pre-race shower...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton “entirely justified” in tense Dutch GP radio exchange, says Alex Brundle
Alex Brundle believes Lewis Hamilton was fully justified in venting his frustration over team radio during the Dutch Grand Prix. The seven-time champion narrowly missed out on a podium at Zandvoort, taking the chequered flag in fourth place behind race winner...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso hailed as “actual GOAT” after F1 Dutch GP: “Just a machine”
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has been branded the GOAT (greatest of all time) by fans following a points-paying finish at the Dutch Grand Prix.After a challenging start to 2026 for Aston Martin, which resulted in four grand prix...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes “hasn’t got the money” to keep up with rival F1 upgrades
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing.Both McLaren and Ferrari have made significant progress in recent months by piling on...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris disagrees with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell on F1’s pecking order
Lando Norris has disagreed with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for saying McLaren now boasts the best car in Formula 1 - arguing it’s his driving that’s making the difference.The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix – Budapest...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
What Ferrari actually meant to do when Lewis Hamilton felt like a “guinea pig”
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has clarified what led to Lewis Hamilton’s radio outbursts during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend for the Formula 1 outfit.The Scuderia finished off the podium for a second, consecutive race as Hamilton took fourth with team-mate...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Pierre Gasly’s warning to Racing Bulls: ‘They ruined our race, and I won’t forget it’
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has blamed his underwhelming Dutch Grand Prix result on Racing Bulls’ team tactics in Sunday’s race, amid their tight battle in the constructors’ championship.Gasly was on form in Zandvoort, where he qualified and finished...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
Mercedes has officially decided its championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give the Italian a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year.Drivers...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Who slept worst last night: Oscar Piastri
On 31 August 2025, Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, while Lando Norris retired with an oil leak. Faced with that bitter disappointment, Norris said all he wanted to do was "grab a burger and go home"...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Who slept best last night: Liam Lawson
Liam Lawson's third race at Red Bull was exactly what Red Bull would have wanted from Liam Lawson. Solid qualifying, right behind Max Verstappen. No big mistakes and strong pace in the race. Points. He finally proved he deserved to be...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell “still not there” as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix.Mercedes secured a double...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Winners and losers from F1’s chaotic Dutch Grand Prix
If there were any fears after Saturday's mind-numbing sprint display that the Netherlands would send off its Formula 1 revival with a dud, then those fears were washed away in a sudden shower one hour before Sunday's race, around the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris: I don’t have a car to fight for the F1 title
The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car.Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“It made no sense” – F1 drivers question safety car formation lap after early Dutch GP chaos
The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure.Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes “clearly” not F1’s best team anymore – Kimi Antonelli
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli reckons Mercedes “clearly” no longer boasts the fastest car after finishing runner-up to Lando Norris at the Dutch Grand Prix.The McLaren driver made it consecutive wins from pole at Zandvoort aboard a heavily upgraded...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto and Mercado Libre executive hit out at FIA stewards after Dutch GP penalties
Franco Colapinto found himself at the centre of an FIA stewards’ controversy after being penalised for an infringement under yellow flags at the start of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.The Alpine driver was in the process of overtaking Yuki Tsunoda...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz explains “fair” penalty for Alex Albon contact: “The worst possible outcome”
Carlos Sainz has shouldered the blame for making contact with his Williams partner Alex Albon in Zandvoort, which netted him a nominal 10-second penalty.Sainz was defending from Albon four laps before the end of the Zandvoort race when Albon attempted...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over team orders
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes will be “worried” about McLaren threat in F1 title fight, says former driver
Nico Rosberg has argued that Mercedes will be concerned by McLaren's development rate and raw speed following the Dutch Grand Prix. Speaking on Sky Sports F1, the 2016 Formula 1 champion praised Lando Norris's pace at Zandvoort. Despite opting not to...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Nico Rosberg weighs in on Mercedes Dutch GP team orders between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell
Former Mercedes Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has defended the Brackley outfit's team orders during the Dutch Grand Prix. The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted on the opening lap when Red Bull's Max Verstappen suffered a massive crash, resulting in...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell concedes Mercedes’ Dutch GP team orders “the right decision”
Mercedes driver George Russell conceded the team's decision to swap him with Formula 1 team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the end of the Dutch Grand Prix was the "right decision" as they fought for second behind winner Lando Norris.Antonelli and Russell were...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Alex Albon details hilarious Sardinia run-in with Max Verstappen
Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon has revealed a surprise encounter with Max Verstappen while attempting to learn how to e-foil during the summer break in Sardinia.Speaking on the squad's official Team Torque podcast alongside team-mate Carlos Sainz and team...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz reveals message to Williams factory after tough 2026 F1 start: “Take it personal”
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton rebounds to fifth after Ferrari fixes Friday struggles
Lewis Hamilton says he is "much happier" with his Ferrari after qualifying fifth for the Dutch Grand Prix compared to Friday's sprint shootout, and is "excited" for the race.“I was much, much happier with the car,” he told the media on...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen: Smaller team-mate gaps are down to “easier” cars as Andrea Stella disagrees
Red Bull's Max Verstappen thinks the narrow gaps between team-mates in 2026 are being helped by this generation of cars being easier to drive on the limit, with McLaren team boss Andrea Stella offering a different view.At Zandvoort Liam Lawson...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
George Russell “more relaxed” as F1 2026 title is Kimi Antonelli’s to lose
George Russell has returned from the 2026 Formula 1 summer break feeling “more relaxed” as he attempts to claw back into the title fight against Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.The championship leader holds a 56-point advantage over third-placed Russell, with Ferrari’s...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen feeling “flu-like” as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull’s fundamental problems
With three victories since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 2021, Max Verstappen can already look back on a very successful period. The final edition in 2026 has proven an ordeal so far, both in terms of...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The factors that have let Liam Lawson adapt to Red Bull much easier than in 2025
Eighteen months on from a calamitous two-race stint with Red Bull in Formula 1, Liam Lawson came full circle by delivering on the promise he always said he would.With Verstappen's regular team-mate Hadjar sidelined by a wrist injury, Lawson was recalled from...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen’s George Russell radio joke goes viral after Dutch GP qualifying
A team radio message from four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen to his Red Bull race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase has gone viral after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.During the qualifying session, Verstappen anticipated a complaint from Mercedes rival...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 Dutch GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Zandvoort with Lando Norris on pole after beating George Russell in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.The McLaren driver took his second pole of the 2026 season by 0.102s, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third and...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli frustrated after Turn 1 “mistake” cost him Dutch GP pole
Kimi Antonelli was frustrated with himself after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader missed out on pole due to a mistake at Turn 1.The Mercedes driver will start Sunday’s race at Zandvoort from third after...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Dutch GP
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s
Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff typically is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris pips George Russell to dominant pole as rain threat looms
Lando Norris pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three.The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a perfect qualifying for...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Netflix confirms release date for new Michael Schumacher F1 documentary
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton baffled by “completely different” Ferrari as Charles Leclerc nails “best” lap of 2026
On its F1 swansong, Zandvoort's sprint qualifying session produced a tight three-team battle at the front, with Mercedes' George Russell taking pole ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc as the top five was covered by just a tenth of...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto reveals details of Milan car robbery during F1 summer break
Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto has spoken for the first time about a theft he suffered in Milan during the summer break, jokingly declaring it "the worst day of my life" after the thieves made off with his clothes and...Read source- MO
Race Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen: Red Bull still lacking grip and balance after F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying
Having chosen the Dutch Grand Prix as the venue to announce his renewed commitment to Red Bull until at least 2030, Max Verstappen endured mixed fortunes on the opening day of Formula 1 track action at Zandvoort.During practice Verstappen complained of poor...Read source 
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“Difficult to stop the car” – Honda’s new engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli: F1 Dutch GP sprint qualifying off cost “25 points of downforce”
Kimi Antonelli has revealed that his Turn 13 off during the Dutch Grand Prix's sprint qualifying session had cost approximately "25 points of downforce", after qualifying fifth for Saturday's 24-lap Formula 1 race.The championship leader opened the first stage of...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix sprint
1 George Russell(Mercedes) 2 Lando Norris(McLaren)3 Charles Leclerc(Ferrari) 4 Oscar ...Keep readingRead source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
The advice MotoGP champion Marc Marquez gave Isack Hadjar over his wrist injury
Isack Hadjar misses this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during a gym session last week. According to Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer, Red Bull’s sister team was informed on Friday of a potential driver change, with...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 Dutch GP: George Russell clinches tight sprint pole ahead of Lando Norris
George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth.The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his second sprint pole of...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Williams was “concerned about losing both” Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon before contract extensions
Williams boss James Vowles admits the team's disastrous 2026 campaign made him worry about losing both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, before the pair re-signed for next year.Williams received a shot in the arm earlier this week when both drivers pledged their...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Regressing Haas “10th best” in F1 after Aston Martin upgrades – Oliver Bearman
A downbeat Oliver Bearman has accepted that Haas is now the “10th best team” in Formula 1 after being overtaken by Aston Martin at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The American outfit started the 2026 regulation change strongly with points in five...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso: No timeframe on confirming F1 future
Fernando Alonso has confirmed there is no timeline on the decision regarding his Formula 1 future as he is still awaiting talks with Lawrence Stroll and Adrian Newey.The 45-year-old is the subject of various questions surrounding how the 2027 F1...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Dutch GP: Kimi Antonelli tops sole Zandvoort practice as Red Bull struggles
Kimi Antonelli was fastest in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix as the championship leader picked up where he left off upon Formula 1’s return from its summer break.The Mercedes star set a 1m12.949s lap at Zandvoort and was the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Jolyon Palmer casts doubt on Esteban Ocon’s Haas F1 future: “Really in trouble”
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Esteban Ocon is "really in trouble" regarding his future at Haas amid a "strained relationship" with the American squad.The 2027 F1 grid is beginning to take shape after Max Verstappen committed to Red...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen is yet to reach his peak, says former F1 team boss
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Karun Chandhok “surprised” by length of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull contract
Max Verstappen's decision to sign a contract extension with Red Bull until the end of 2030 shows he believes in the long-term potential of the team's in-house power unit programme, according to former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Dutch GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 returns from its summer break at Zandvoort this weekend, with the Dutch GP starting the final stretch of the 2026 season after Lando Norris’ breakthrough win in Hungary.Norris took his first victory of the campaign before the shutdown, while Kimi...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell shares details of summer break proposal to partner Carmen Montero Mundt
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has opened up about his engagement to his long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt.The Briton announced his engagement during the summer break alongside photos of the special moment at a candlelit, beachfront dinner.Appearing in the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
“Something needed to change” – What Marcin Budkowski must fix at Cadillac F1
With Cadillac F1 Team pulling the trigger on a surprising mid-season team boss change, incoming chief Marcin Budkowski is tasked with rectifying the new team's flaws and speeding up its rate of progress.Under founding team principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac did an...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
US billionaire Woody Johnson acquires minor Aston Martin F1 stake
Aston Martin has sold a minority stake in its Formula 1 team to US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson, who joins the board of directors as vice chairman.Johnson, an heir of the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical empire, also owns the New...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
TWG denies sale of Cadillac F1 team following investigation into Mark Walter
Mark Walter might be unfamiliar in Formula 1, but for the Cadillac team, he holds fundamental relevance. The billionaire is the CEO of TWG, the company responsible for operating General Motors' Formula 1 entry, and currently he is under scrutiny by...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Yuki Tsunoda reveals beach phone call that led to surprise F1 return
Yuki Tsunoda received an unexpected call-up to return to F1 after Isack Hadjar injured his wrist during the summer break.With Liam Lawson being drafted in from Racing Bulls to replace the Frenchman at Red Bull, Tsunoda got the chance to...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad donates Belgian GP helmet raising £60,000 for Will MacIntyre’s iMRI campaign
Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver Arvid Lindblad has raised £60,000 for Will MacIntyre's campaign to fund a state-of-the-art intra-operative MRI (iMRI) scanner at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, following a silent auction of his Belgian Grand Prix helmet.The funds will directly...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Max Verstappen’s Red Bull renewal
On the face of it, the emergence of three 2027 driver announcements in the same week might suggest that Formula 1's silly season had truly kicked off in style as the season emerged from its summer hibernation.All three, however, were...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Valtteri Bottas suffers parking blunder in Amelia Dimoldenberg’s “Passenger Princess”
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas recently featured on Amelia Dimoldenberg's Passenger Princess YouTube series.Filmed during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend, the episode involved the pair practising emergency stops and parallel parking.The video began with Bottas in the passenger seat, which...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Why Max Verstappen was ‘closer to retiring than changing teams’
Max Verstappen hasn't put a timescale on his eventual retirement from Formula 1, but it is now further away than it appeared just a few months ago. The announcement that he has renewed his contract with Red Bull until 2030...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Honda showing “level of certainty” over Aston Martin F1 engine upgrade, says former F1 TV host
Former Formula 1 TV presenter Will Buxton believes Honda is exuding a genuine certainty that its upcoming power unit upgrade will deliver a decent step forward for Aston Martin at Zandvoort.Aston Martin endured a difficult start to the 2026 campaign...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
It is time to change the narrative around Kimi Antonelli, says Sky F1 pundit
People must stop treating Kimi Antonelli as a teenage novelty and recognise him as an established top-tier racer, according to former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside Will...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcement
Formula 1 fans have joked that 'silly season' is over after four-time champion Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull.Verstappen had been linked to Mercedes and McLaren for some time amid a string of personnel changes and performance...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Liam Lawson’s unexpected Red Bull call-up rewards his perseverance
Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander is again replacing a driver in the Red Bull stable at Zandvoort because of...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Five things to look out for at the F1 Dutch GP
This weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix marks the return of Formula 1 from its 2026 summer shutdown with the end of the season now firmly in sight.Zandvoort represents the halfway point of the campaign with championships being decided, legacies made and...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Who belongs on F1’s Mount Rushmore? Pick your four greatest drivers
Trying to name Formula 1's single greatest driver is difficult enough. Narrowing more than 75 years of grand prix racing down to four drivers is arguably even harder.Earlier this summer, Motorsport assembled a panel of 10 journalists from Motorsport, Autosport...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz to remain at Williams for F1 2027
Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal.The Spaniard’s news comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon agreed just a one-season extension for next year...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner “wouldn’t discount” F1-MotoGP double-header within five years
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes a joint race weekend featuring both F1 and MotoGP could become a reality within the next five years, identifying venues such as Silverstone as potential hosts for a historic one-off event.Speculation...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard predicts Zandvoort will never return to F1 calendar
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes the championship will never return to Zandvoort, citing severe physical and commercial constraints ahead of the venue's final Dutch Grand Prix. The coastal circuit is preparing to host its final scheduled F1 event this...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
FIA sets date for McLaren and Red Bull’s Monaco GP appeal
Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.The Alpine driver crossed the line in third on 7 June but two five-second penalties...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar to miss F1 Dutch GP, Red Bull replacement confirmed
Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.News emerged on Wednesday morning that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury from a gym session and was therefore set...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
How F1 drivers spent the 2026 summer beak
Formula 1's mandatory summer shutdown has given the paddock a much-needed chance to recharge ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. With the drivers now returning to work in the lead-up to the race at Zandvoort, they have shared a glimpse...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
F1 pre-start procedure to stay despite FIA saying it is no longer a safety issue
After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a political debate in the paddock.Many teams wanted more time during the starting procedure to spool their turbochargers and...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac “wouldn’t be on the grid” without Graeme Lowdon, says former F1 TV host
Former Formula 1 broadcaster Will Buxton has praised Graeme Lowdon following his abrupt exit from his role as Cadillac team principal, insisting the American outfit would not be on the grid today without him.Cadillac announced during the summer break that after...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Isack Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session ahead of the race weekend at Zandvoort, Motorsport.com has...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“No nine to five cruise” – The rewarding challenge of assembling Cadillac’s trackside team from scratch
When brand-new entrant Cadillac started its search for a race team manager, still a full year removed from joining the 2026 Formula 1 grid, it didn't have to look very long, or far, to identify the right target.Over at Haas...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Alex Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension.Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season and was one of several drivers out of contract at the end of...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton vs Michael Schumacher: You decide F1’s greatest driver
Our Top 25 Formula 1 drivers ranking produced the one result nobody could ignore: a dead heat at number one.After 10 journalists from Motorsport, Autosport and Yahoo Sports submitted their individual top-25 rankings, a clear result emerged: Lewis Hamilton and Michael...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
“We need to put a limit on it” – Franco Colapinto opens up about online abuse in F1
Formula 1 has grown significantly in recent years, not least on social media. While that is essentially a positive development, one downside has been the considerable increase in online abuse aimed at drivers and others working in the pinnacle of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner opens up on breakdown of relationship with Gene Haas
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has shed new light on his relationship with team owner Gene Haas following his exit from the team, confirming that he currently has "no relationship" with his former boss.Steiner parted ways with...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA happy for F1’s Macarena wings to stay, Red Bull had to do “more work”
One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 fans praise Gabriel Bortoleto’s brutally honest “Passenger Princess” appearance
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...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Christian Horner announces UK book tour for new memoir following Red Bull F1 exit
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 launches new “Five Lights” campaign narrated by Colin Farrell
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...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Former F1 team boss reveals bizarre way he warned staff about “Drive to Survive” microphones
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the bizarre method he used to warn his colleagues that he was wearing a microphone for Netflix's Drive to Survive cameras.The popular docuseries gave fans unprecedented access to the F1 paddock...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 veteran Yuki Tsunoda in talks for 2027 IndyCar seat with Meyer Shank
Formula 1 veteran Yuki Tsunoda could be preparing for a major career pivot and cross the Atlantic for a 2027 IndyCar Series campaign. Motorsport.com understands Tsunoda is vying for the #66 Meyer Shank Racing (MSR) Honda entry, marking a potential second...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
The 25 greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, ranked
Ranking Formula 1 drivers across generations is an exercise almost designed to start an argument. Cars, calendars, safety standards and levels of competition have changed enormously since the world championship began, making direct comparisons between eras inherently imperfect.To see where...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner admits he stayed at Haas F1 team “two years too long”
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted that he stayed at the American outfit "two years too long".Steiner, who built the team from scratch ahead of its 2016 F1 debut with the backing of team owner Gene...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes: “Too early” to favour Kimi Antonelli in F1 2026 title fight
Mercedes reckons it is “far too early” to prioritise Kimi Antonelli or George Russell in the 2026 Formula 1 world title fight amid the threat of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari.The Silver Arrows have been the dominant outfit at the start of this...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar turns viral Dutch GP trophy moment into special Red Bull helmet design
Red Bull has revealed special-edition helmets and race suits for four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen and his team-mate Isack Hadjar for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, with Hadjar's helmet design incorporating his broken trophy from last season.With Zandvoort hosting...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Allan McNish reveals qualities that give Gabriel Bortoleto “a lot of potential”
Audi racing director Allan McNish has delved into the mindset that makes Gabriel Bortoleto a competent Formula 1 driver.Back-to-back Formula 3 and Formula 2 champion Bortoleto made his world championship debut with the Hinwil-based outfit (then Sauber) last year.After being...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Rob Smedley reveals why he turned down F1 team principal roles
Former Ferrari and Williams race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that he has recently been approached for Formula 1 team principal roles, but he turned them down.Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside former Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer and...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
What makes Honda’s F1 project completely different from its Red Bull years
When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several reasons.Newey spoke openly about Honda's battery problems, acknowledged that his role as team principal...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Otmar Szafnauer opens door to F1 comeback but hints at different role
Former Force India, Aston Martin and Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer has revealed he remains open to a Formula 1 comeback, though he says any potential return to the paddock might not be in a team principal role.Szafnauer, who spent over...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad opens up on Liam Lawson relationship at Racing Bulls
Racing Bulls Formula 1 rookie Arvid Lindblad has shed light on his partnership with team-mate Liam Lawson.The 19-year-old Briton has impressed during the first half of his debut campaign. After picking up four points at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
The biggest driver transfers in F1 history
The motorsport world is waiting with bated breath for Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen to decide their Formula 1 futures, as the two world champions are pipped as the first dominoes that need to fall to kick off a raft...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Honda reveals timeline to become a “top competitor” in F1 again
The first months of Honda's partnership with Aston Martin have been downright painful, but the Japanese manufacturer is now looking ahead again.Honda’s F1 project looks completely different from its glory years with Red Bull in terms of personnel, which led...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Mercedes’ early dominance evaporates as reliability woes strike
After four years in the doldrums with a tough to tame ground-effect car, Toto Wolff's Mercedes empire was desperate to strike back. The combined efforts of its chassis team in Brackley and its power unit division in Brixworth came up with...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
The best drives of the 2026 F1 season so far, according to our writers
Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes came out on top, with it now leading the constructors’ standings and Kimi Antonelli is on top...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Innovative Ferrari impresses with strong start
Was Fred Vasseur playing with fire when he decided Ferrari should switch focus to 2026 as early as April last year? Perhaps so, but with the Scuderia unable to catch McLaren, the Frenchman made the rational and correct call, even if...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Gabriel Bortoleto expects long-term stay at Audi’s F1 team
Gabriel Bortoleto expects to remain at Audi for the long-term, stating that he has a deal with the Swiss-German Formula 1 outfit to cover the next few seasons.The Brazilian joined the team in 2025 for its final season as Sauber...Read source- MO
Teams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes no longer needs Max Verstappen, says Guenther Steiner
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes' need to sign Max Verstappen has faded, suggesting the Brackley outfit has already found "the next Max Verstappen" in Kimi Antonelli.Verstappen's F1 future has been the subject of paddock rumours...Read source 
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen pinpoints Red Bull’s “big priority” for second half of F1 2026
During Formula 1's summer break, Max Verstappen finds himself no fewer than 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.Last season, the four-time world champion launched a spectacular comeback from Zandvoort onwards and finished on the podium in every grand prix during...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell still carries scars from 2020 Mercedes F1 call-up
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed he still carries scars on his hips from squeezing into seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton's race seat during his appearance for the Brackley outfit at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix.Russell, who was driving for...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
King Willem-Alexander to present F1 Dutch GP winner’s trophy at Zandvoort
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...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: McLaren starts on back foot but makes rapid progress
McLaren faced the challenge over following up its back-to-back world titles across an entirely different set of regulations. On paper, it felt like the Woking-based squad was well equipped to do so, but a combination of its 2025 title race...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why Mercedes finds other F1 teams’ upgrades “scary” with its out-of-phase plan
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the other teams around it, causing a leapfrog effect as in-season updates produce large performance...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
How F1 drivers were “drooling over” Formula E’s Gen4 car
Formula E boss Jeff Dodds beamed with pride when several Formula 1 drivers attended the Monaco E-Prix, labelling their comments about Gen4 as his highlight of the 2025-26 season.Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris and several others attended Formula E’s...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen unveils special helmet for final F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has unveiled a special-edition helmet design ahead of what will be his final home race at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.The Dutchman's home race helmet design abandons his standard 2026 design for a white...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
What exactly was behind Franco Colapinto’s Miami breakthrough at Alpine?
According to Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, Alpine was overtaken by Racing Bulls in the final weeks before Formula 1's summer break.Both drivers say it is simply a matter of car development – Red Bull's sister team has introduced more upgrades...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA lifts sanctions on Russian, Belarusian drivers
The FIA has revised its emergency measures to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers and no longer binds them to a commitment of 'neutrality', walking back on the measures placed on them following the outbreak of the war in...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Interview – The life and racing lessons Allan McNish learned from Ayrton Senna and Audi
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad admits F1 rookie season has exceeded expectations
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad says his maiden Formula 1 campaign is proving to be a "dream" as he evaluates an impressive first half of the 2026 season.The 19-year-old started the year off strongly by reaching Q3 at the season-opening...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lance Stroll spotted driving ultra-rare £3million Aston Martin in Monaco
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll has been spotted around the streets of Monaco in an ultra-rare Aston Martin DBR22 speedster.The Canadian was seen at the wheel of the open-cockpit V12 during the F1 summer break. Introduced in 2022...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner sets condition for potential F1 return
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has admitted that he would be open to making a return to the championship, provided the opportunity is a genuine "project".Steiner, who quickly became a fan-favourite personality through Netflix's Drive to Survive...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar identifies key area he must improve compared to Max Verstappen
Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, there is still talk about a Red Bull seat, but not the position that has come under the most pressure in recent years. And that is perhaps the biggest compliment Isack Hadjar could receive...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc and wife Alexandra appear to address pregnancy rumours with holiday photos
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra Leclerc, who married in a private Monaco ceremony earlier this year, are currently holidaying in Sardinia.Recent photographs from their luxury yacht getaway have fuelled rumours that the couple are expecting...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Valtteri Bottas sees clear Cadillac progress amid challenging first F1 season
Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has already seen progress with the newly formed team in the first half of its maiden season in the championship.Cadillac joined F1 in 2026 as its 11th team with the experienced driver line-up of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Red Bull stumbles but summer rally shows glimmer of progress
Red Bull made an admirable start to life as a bona fide power unit manufacturer, but on the chassis side the team has been lagging behind its top rivals since day one. A late push towards the summer is salvaging...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Rob Smedley casts doubt on Haas’s chances of becoming F1 frontrunners
Former Ferrari Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has argued that the structure of Haas will prevent it from becoming a frontrunning team in the championship.The American outfit joined the F1 grid in 2016, relying heavily on a technical partnership...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mika Hakkinen reveals why McLaren rivalry with David Coulthard never boiled over
Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has opened up about working alongside David Coulthard at McLaren, explaining that a shared belief in the Woking outfit's future success prevented on-track collisions from affecting their working relationship.Coulthard and Hakkinen reflected on their...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac claims Rafael Camara 2027 rumour is “unsubstantiated”, yet admits “things can change”
Cadillac Formula 1 team CEO Dan Towriss has refuted reports that the team is looking at Formula 2 frontrunner Rafael Camara for 2027, albeit admitting that “things can always change”.Motorsport revealed at the Hungarian Grand Prix that the Ferrari-powered outfit...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
What’s behind Cadillac’s shock F1 team principal change – and why it happened now
More than a week before the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the Formula 1 world was abruptly awakened from its summer break.At 3pm UK time, Cadillac decided the time was right to make a shock announcement: Graeme Lowdon had been replaced...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac F1 team “not distracted” by Sergio Perez to Williams rumours
New Cadillac Formula 1 team boss Marcin Budkowski has praised Sergio Perez for his role in the 2026 campaign - denying any rumours linking him away from the debutant squad.The 36-year-old joined the American outfit for its F1 debut in...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Marcin Budkowski spoke to ‘over half’ the F1 grid before choosing Cadillac
New Cadillac team principal Marcin Budkowski confirmed he’d held negotiations with “more than half” of the Formula 1 grid as he explained why he opted for the debutant outfit.On Wednesday Cadillac made a shock announcement that Graeme Lowdon had been...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Graeme Lowdon’s shock Cadillac exit wasn’t a “mutual decision” – Dan Towriss
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon’s dismissal as its team principal “wasn’t a mutual decision” - adding he was only told on the morning.Cadillac made a shock announcement on Wednesday that Lowdon had been replaced by...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac hires new F1 team boss, Graeme Lowdon leaves
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon.Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren feels the best drivers can still make a difference under F1 2026 rules
The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season. Periodically they intensify, especially at so-called ‘energy-starved’ circuits where the ratio of corners to straights, and the type of corners, mitigate against the new-generation cars being...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Racing Bulls stuns midfield pack
Racing Bulls equalled its best-ever result of sixth place in 2025, but started the new campaign with plenty of question marks. As one of F1's smaller teams, the huge regulation change was a big stress test and its closely-fought battle...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Jessica Hawkins dismisses F1 strength concerns but flags junior series barrier for female drivers
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver ambassador Jessica Hawkins insists women have the physical strength required to race in F1, but suggests changes may be needed in junior categories such as Formula 2 and Formula 3 to ensure female and male drivers...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Does F1’s ADUO system need a rethink? FIA admits to “weaknesses”
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes explains key attributes behind Kimi Antonelli’s new 2026 F1 level
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord has given several reasons behind Kimi Antonelli’s rise into a Formula 1 title contender this season.Antonelli endured a tough rookie campaign last year as F1’s third-youngest driver in history, having bypassed F3 to spend...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Alpine makes great strides but struggles to maintain momentum
From all the teams that wrote off 2025 or shifted focus to 2026 much earlier, Alpine is actually the squad that saw the biggest benefits from that approach. Powered by Mercedes engines, the squad enjoyed a strong start to the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
McLaren trying to understand Ferrari’s ‘inspirational’ upgrade volume
McLaren says Ferrari's vast number of Formula1 car upgrades over the first half of the 2026 season is an "inspiration" as it aims to keep rolling out updates of its own.The dawn of a new era of regulations triggered a...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
What to expect from Honda’s long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade at Zandvoort
While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to Zandvoort.With Adrian Newey’s first upgrade package of the year, the deficit on the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Alex Albon leaves fans in stitches with Red Bull joke in F1 “Grill The Grid” video
Formula 1's official Grill The Grid series returned for its 10th anniversary, challenging the current drivers to identify racers based on their career progression charts.The challenge proved remarkably tricky for the current grid, with multiple drivers getting stuck on four-time...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac gives update on its under-construction F1 factories
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has given an update on the outfit’s current infrastructure, which is still being developed.F1’s newest squad operates from several locations, mainly its Silverstone hub in the United Kingdom, while it makes the most of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Haas gets left behind after strong start
Thanks to a strong start by Oliver Bearman, Haas enters the summer shutdown in seventh place in the constructors' standings. The team scored 21 points, which leaves it well adrift of Racing Bulls and Alpine, but ahead of Audi and Williams. However...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Jessica Hawkins predicts female F1 driver within “few years”
Aston Martin driver ambassador and former W Series racer Jessica Hawkins believes a woman will race in Formula 1 within a "few years", backing the F1 Academy to develop talent capable of fighting for seats on the grand prix grid.Hawkins...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
McLaren “disappointed” not to pick up rotating rear wing as quickly as Ferrari
McLaren Formula 1 tech director Neil Houldey admits the squad was "disappointed" not to pick up on the upside down rear wing concept as quickly as pioneering Ferrari, as the team continues developing its own version for adoption after the summer...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren won’t turn off its 2026 F1 car development just yet
Having started the 2026 season on the back foot, McLaren is showing signs of what made this iteration of the storied team so successful in the first place over the past two years.True to its successful strike rate with in-season...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Former F1 driver reveals he offered London pub to Jeremy Clarkson in unusual deal
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell announces engagement to long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has announced his engagement to his long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt.Revealing the news in a sweet social media post, with a simple caption of a ring and a white heart, Russell shared photos from...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Otmar Szafnauer tells Ferrari to ‘leave Charles Leclerc alone’ amid Lewis Hamilton battle
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has advised Ferrari management against calling Charles Leclerc in for a formal mid-season sit-down, insisting the Maranello outfit should "leave him alone" as he works through a challenging period alongside Lewis Hamilton.Speaking on the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Mika Hakkinen urges McLaren not to “rock the boat” with Max Verstappen move
Two-time Formula 1 champion Mika Hakkinen has warned McLaren against pursuing Max Verstappen, advising his former team to protect its internal team spirit and avoid "rocking the boat" amid midseason driver market speculation.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff reveals parenting challenge as son Jack leads karting championship
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has opened up about finding the balance between his son Jack's enjoyment and ambition after the nine-year-old's latest karting victory in Italy.Competing in the IAME Karting Series, Jack Wolff recently secured a race...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Audi gets off to solid start on works debut
When Audi presented its F1 project in Berlin last winter, it set an explicit goal of winning world championships by 2030. The German giant is used to success in any motorsport discipline it enters, whether that be endurance or the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Oliver Bearman reveals new business venture away from F1
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has revealed he has opened a bike shop and cafe above Monaco alongside a group of friends.During an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 21-year-old Briton discussed his growing passion for...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Gabriel Bortoleto refutes idea of F1 2026 cars clashing with driving styles
Gabriel Bortoleto has strongly argued that Formula 1 drivers “should be able to adapt” to any machinery, refuting the idea that the 2026 cars are clashing with driving styles.This year has seen a switch to more electrical machinery with a...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton shares first photos with new puppy Halo
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has shared his first photos with the newest member of his family, a golden retriever puppy named Halo.After a demanding first half of the 2026 season, in which Hamilton secured his maiden grand prix...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar explains Red Bull “culture shock” after Racing Bulls move
Isack Hadjar has described his graduation from Racing Bulls to the senior Red Bull team as a "culture shock", though the 21-year-old insists his years in the junior programme made the transition feel natural.Hadjar stepped up to partner four-time Formula 1...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Ollie Bearman opens up on emotional Ayrton Senna Lotus F1 drive: “Very powerful moment”
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has opened up on his deeply emotional experience driving Ayrton Senna's 1985 race-winning Lotus, admitting the moment moved him to tears.In a recent appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Bearman detailed his...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
“Everyone was happy except him” – Franco Colapinto shares telling Flavio Briatore anecdote
After an extremely difficult 2025 season, Alpine is once again fighting for the 'best of the rest' title this year – in other words, to lead Formula 1's midfield behind the four top teams. But the Enstone-based team's ambitions go further...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles reveals Williams F1 cost cap struggle amid facility overhaul
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed that Formula 1's financial cost cap is forcing the Grove outfit to divert resources away from current car development to urgently modernise its outdated facilities.Following a bruising start to the 2026 campaign, compromised by...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Valtteri Bottas celebrates major off-road cycling success during F1 summer break
Valtteri Bottas has used the start of the Formula 1 summer shutdown to secure qualification for the UCI Gravel World Championship, finishing fifth in his age group at the qualifying event in the Czech Republic.The Finnish driver chose to tackle...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 mid-season grades: Cadillac gets off to respectable start on its adventure
Brand-new Formula 1 teams don't come along very often, so it is always tough to know what to expect from a new entrant. Following a protracted entry process, the well-funded Cadillac outfit certainly came in under very different circumstances than...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Emerson Fittipaldi explains why Kimi Antonelli-George Russell battle is good for F1
Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi believes the escalating intra-team rivalry at Mercedes between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli is exactly what the series needs.Following Lewis Hamilton's high-profile switch to Ferrari, Russell was widely expected to assume the position of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Aston Martin unveils new limited-edition Glenfiddich whisky
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team and its official partner Glenfiddich have unveiled a new limited-edition single malt Scotch whisky.Marking the second year of a multi-year partnership originally established in November 2024, the Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Formula One Team 16-Year-Old...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles sends defiant Williams F1 message amid 2026 struggles
Williams team principal James Vowles has shared a defiant message as Formula 1 pauses for its summer shutdown, insisting "positive changes are masked" following a difficult start to the 2026 regulation cycle.The Grove outfit currently sits ninth in the constructors'...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris branded “the real deal” after showing mental resilience
Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has praised Lando Norris's psychological strength, dubbing the McLaren driver "the real deal".During an episode of the High Performance Racing podcast, Smedley discussed the public perception of the 2025 champion following the Belgian...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here’s why the FIA says no
While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.One of the biggest talking points emerged at Spa-Francorchamps...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes “closely monitoring” when to bring upgrades for the rest of F1 2026
Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce them.The start of this new regulation cycle has gone as expected...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Baku upgrade will not fix Williams’ 2026 F1 struggles – Alex Albon
Alex Albon conceded that Williams will endure a tough end to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with priority now shifting to building a fast car for 2027.The Grove outfit has failed to kick on from its multi-podium season in 2025 and...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Honda admits it only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January
Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a works partnership with Honda, all the ingredients for success appeared to be in place.That may...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell’s 2026 F1 bad luck is beyond a “Rocky” story, says David Coulthard
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says George Russell's bruising 2026 campaign has become a "character-building" exercise, claiming the Mercedes driver's current run of bad luck is too unbelievable for a Rocky film.Russell won the Australian Grand Prix and the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso Spotted Driving His $5.9 Million Lamborghini Hypercar Through Monaco
A short clip doing the rounds on social media shows a dark blue Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 rolling through the streets of Monaco with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso behind the wheel.The video doesn't give a clear view of the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez explains what is holding Cadillac back in F1 2026
Sergio Perez is frustrated by the lack of development Cadillac has made in the 2026 Formula 1 season, arguing the debutant outfit must ‘rethink its processes’.The American marque made its championship debut this year, but Cadillac is bottom of the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
FIA criticised by former driver for failing to act sooner on 2026 F1 rules
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has taken aim at the FIA for reacting too slowly to the problems caused by the 2026 technical regulations, comparing the situation to a slow-moving disaster that everyone saw coming.The 13-time grand prix winner...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell urged to rediscover “flow state” in F1 title chase
Former Formula 1 race engineer Rob Smedley has argued that George Russell is "overthinking" his 2026 title challenge, urging the Mercedes driver to rediscover his "flow state" amid a growing points deficit to his team-mate Kimi Antonelli.During an episode of...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Audi performing better than expected in F1 2026 – Allan McNish
Audi’s racing director Allan McNish has been positively surprised by his team’s start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign - citing qualifying as a strength for the debutant squad.The German marque has five Q3 appearances across the opening 11 rounds...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Otmar Szafnauer blames Aston Martin’s F1 struggles on five-year problem
Former Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer has suggested that the root cause of the team's current Formula 1 struggles can be traced back five years.Speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast alongside broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former Ferrari race...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles explains cause of Carlos Sainz’s Oscar Piastri Hungarian GP clash
Williams team principal James Vowles has opened up on the blue flag incident involving Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix.While accepting responsibility on behalf of the team, Vowles also pointed to the issues with the FIA's...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Oliver Bearman takes ‘huge confidence’ from Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar’s F1 rise
Haas driver Oliver Bearman says that watching his former junior category rivals Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar thrive at the front of the Formula 1 grid gives him a "huge amount of confidence" for his own future.While Haas began the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella.It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head at summer break
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
McLaren victory leaves 2026 F1 title race “far from over”, says Martin Brundle
Sky Sports F1 pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle believes the 2026 championship remains "far from over" following McLaren's Hungarian Grand Prix victory.Writing in his post-race Sky Sports F1 column ahead of the August summer break, the former...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
F1 legends weigh in on Max Verstappen’s Red Bull future
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull remains a popular topic as the Dutchman heads into the summer break sixth in the drivers' standings, 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.With Red Bull dealing with the added challenge of its new...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Pierre Gasly: Alpine’s Dutch GP upgrades “critical” for F1 2026 chances
Pierre Gasly reckons Alpine’s upgrades at the forthcoming Dutch Grand Prix are “critical” for it to maintain pace in the Formula 1 midfield as it has been outdeveloped by rivals.The French marque started the 2026 campaign as the leading midfield...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Damon Hill compares George Russell-Kimi Antonelli battle to 1996 F1 rivalry
1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has likened the current Mercedes intra-team battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to his own experience of facing a fiercely competitive newcomer in Jacques Villeneuve.With the 2026 F1 season well underway, the driver...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner praises Red Bull after major Mercedes F1 hire
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has praised Red Bull's recent appointment of Gwen Lagrue to head up its junior driver programme, suggesting the move is a big step in maintaining the pipeline established by Helmut Marko. Following the...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad exclusive: “I never had a plan B, I didn’t want to settle for a normal life”
Some conversations stay with you. They remind you that, even in today's Formula 1, it is still possible to be yourself - to speak openly, without filters, carefully rehearsed answers or media-trained soundbites.The fact that this interview was conducted with...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Croft praises Cadillac’s no-excuses approach after F1 Hungarian GP
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has praised the new Cadillac F1 team for its resilience and refusal to hide behind its rookie status, following another challenging weekend for the American outfit at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Cadillac joined the...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA opens up on F1’s 2026 rule issues – Here’s why it couldn’t intervene sooner
With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with their much greater emphasis on electric power, sparked considerable debate both...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Oliver Bearman responds to Aston Martin rumours with clear Ferrari message
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“I went back to the car and cried” – Esteban Ocon opens up about his unexpected year on F1 sidelines
Esteban Ocon has opened up about the 2019 Formula 1 season, which he spent as a Mercedes reserve driver following an unfavourable chain of events.Back in July 2018, Ocon was riding a wave of momentum. In his second full F1...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Oliver Bearman admits Lewis Hamilton resurgence complicates Ferrari F1 dream
Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has admitted that Lewis Hamilton's return to race-winning form with Ferrari has complicated his own aspirations of securing a seat at the Maranello outfit. After an impressive debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren “ready to challenge” Mercedes after upgrade, says Sky F1 commentator
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes McLaren's recent upgrade package has positioned the team to mount a genuine challenge against championship leader Mercedes over the remainder of the 2026 season. McLaren arrived at the Hungarian Grand Prix seeking...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Former Haas F1 boss calls out FIA over ‘lenient’ Carlos Sainz Hungarian GP penalty
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has argued that Carlos Sainz should have received a harsher penalty for his collision with Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix.During the race at the Hungaroring, Sainz made contact with Piastri's...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris praised for “true world champion’s” drive at F1 Hungarian GP
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has lauded reigning champion Lando Norris following his commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the McLaren driver's race as a "true world champion performance".During a recent episode of the Up To Speed...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Rachel Brookes predicts major F1 driver changes for 2027
Former Sky Sports Formula 1 presenter Rachel Brookes has predicted a massive overhaul of the F1 grid, tipping four-time champion Max Verstappen to join Mercedes and McLaren's Oscar Piastri to replace him at Red Bull.F1 is now in its summer break...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen gives future update going into F1 summer break: “Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing”
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Aston Martin backed to transform F1 fortunes over next two years by former driver
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will become the championship's most improved team over the next two years.He predicted that the Silverstone-based outfit will be winning grands prix despite a torrid start to 2026.Speaking on the Up...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Racing Bulls boss’ advice to his F1 drivers: Learn from Max Verstappen’s radio
Racing Bulls Formula 1 team principal Alan Permane has advised his drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad to listen to Max Verstappen’s radio communications.Lawson and Lindblad form, by far, the least experienced driver lineup on the 2026 grid, with a...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz reveals Le Mans ambition for life after F1
Carlos Sainz has offered a glimpse into his future beyond Formula 1, revealing his ambition to compete in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans.The Williams driver, currently battling through a challenging 2026 campaign with the Grove outfit, recently opened...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon admit Williams is unlikely to meet 2026 targets despite recovery plan
Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have offered an assessment of the Grove outfit's gruelling 2026 Formula 1 season so far, revealing that while a recovery plan is in motion, the team is unlikely to reach its targets in...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen’s Red Bull radio complaints prompt McLaren move question from David Croft
Following a Hungarian Grand Prix filled with radio complaints, Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has questioned whether Max Verstappen's camp is deliberately laying the groundwork for a Red Bull exit, potentially to join rival McLaren.While Mercedes hit...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton welcomes new puppy Halo during F1 summer break
Lewis Hamilton has welcomed a new golden retriever puppy, Halo.The seven-time champion acquired the puppy from US-based breeder Goldiva Goldens. Halo is Hamilton's first dog since the passing of his beloved English bulldog, Roscoe, who died of pneumonia at the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Haas “fighting with both hands tied” as it fails to match budget cap
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been “fighting with both hands tied” relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits.Komatsu opened up about needing to find more funding for the team in order to reach the budget cap...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Rachel Brookes opens up on emotional Lewis Hamilton farewell after Sky Sports F1 exit
Former Sky Sports Formula 1 presenter Rachel Brookes has opened up about her exit from the broadcaster, revealing the emotional and supportive reactions she received from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.Brookes stepped away from her role ahead of June's Austrian...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez reveals how Max Verstappen’s “pure” leadership made him a faster F1 driver
Sergio Perez says observing four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen's "pure" leadership during their four-year stint as Red Bull team-mates from 2021 to 2024 made him a faster driver, despite the immense toll of partnering the Dutchman.During an appearance on...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Behind the scenes of Arvid Lindblad’s special first F1 British Grand Prix
Racing Bulls has released a behind-the-scenes video documenting Arvid Lindblad's first home Formula 1 weekend at Silverstone, as the British driver heads into the summer break sitting 11th in the championship.Lindblad has had an impressive start to his rookie F1...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris reveals how fierce Oscar Piastri rivalry has driven his F1 development
McLaren's Lando Norris has admitted that team-mate Oscar Piastri has pushed him "too much for my liking", crediting their fierce intra-team rivalry as a key factor in his ongoing development as a Formula 1 driver.Speaking during an appearance at the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
David Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over “careless mistakes” and costly F1 penalties
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has called out Lewis Hamilton for making "careless mistakes" in recent races.Following a difficult debut campaign for Ferrari in 2025, the seven-time champion has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence this year.The 41-year-old currently...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Former Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant announces engagement
Former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has announced his engagement to long-time partner Riley Whittall. The 25-year-old shared images of the proposal on social media on Friday, captioning the post, "Forever with my best friend!"The proposal featured an outdoor altar...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Pirelli will have to rely on 2017 data as F1 returns to Sepang
Formula 1 supplier Pirelli has given some insight into what the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place at Sepang, will entail on the tyre front.Unable to run the event in its initial April slot – or later on – due...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GP
Mercedes is weighing up if it needs to take Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit with a drop for his home race at Monza.The F1 world...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
“A race of upgrades” – How development will decide the 2026 F1 title
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...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell linked to potential 2028 Audi F1 switch
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...Read source
MORumours·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff holiday photos fuel fresh Mercedes speculation
Max Verstappen and Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff have been photographed together on holiday during the first week of the summer break, sparking fresh paddock speculation regarding the four-time champion's long-term future. Images have been circulating across social media...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli: ‘Mercedes picked me for 2025 F1 season before I’d even raced in F2’
Kimi Antonelli has given new insight into how Mercedes handled Lewis Hamilton’s departure ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign.On 1 February 2024, it was announced that Hamilton was going to leave his longtime Mercedes squad to join Ferrari from...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Esteban Ocon attends “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” premiere after special F1 helmet collaboration
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon attended the premiere for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, celebrating an official collaboration that saw the Frenchman sport a bespoke helmet design during the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix. Ocon, accompanied by his partner Flavy Barla...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“It reminds me of the old days” – Drivers cherish flat out F1 Hungary GP
Formula 1's 2026 energy deployment rules and the lack of available energy from the battery mean that high-speed circuits with limited braking zones have been a tough watch in qualifying, and equally painful for drivers as they resorted to harvesting...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Alex Albon concludes month-long Williams F1 roadshow in South Africa
Alex Albon has concluded a month-long Williams Formula 1 roadshow in South Africa, marking the first official visit to the country by an active driver for the Grove outfit since 1993. Throughout July, a Williams FW48-liveried show car toured shopping centres...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes impressed by “sizeable” McLaren upgrade after Hungarian GP defeat
Mercedes was impressed by Lando Norris' victory aboard the upgraded McLaren at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, while detailing its own efforts to improve both reliability and performance.Norris ended Mercedes' perfect pole record during 2026 in Budapest before going on...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles’s Williams future questioned by former F1 team boss: “Going backwards”
The pressure on James Vowles could be mounting at Williams, according to former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner, who has offered a blunt assessment of the Grove outfit's current performance.Following a challenging Hungarian Grand Prix where Williams continued...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Aston Martin completes filming day with upgraded Honda engine
While Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Audi Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto completed a second day of Pirelli testing to finalise the 2027 tyre line-up, Aston Martin moved on from the previous day's tyre work and instead deployed its second filming day of the season at...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles reveals how Michael Schumacher “changed the game” in F1
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has claimed that Michael Schumacher "changed the game" for car development, explaining that the seven-time champion was a major influence on his own leadership style.Speaking alongside 1996 champion Damon Hill, who currently serves...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
MotoGP eyes Austin showcase during F1 GP weekend
The long-held dream of many motorsport fans – seeing Formula 1 and MotoGP share the same stage during a single race weekend – may be a step closer to becoming reality.Motorsport.com understands that Liberty Media, the commercial rights holder of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto’s ominous warning on Aston Martin’s upgraded F1 car
Franco Colapinto has warned that Aston Martin has become “a lot quicker” than Alpine in corners, as the Silverstone-based team recovers from a tricky start in Formula 1’s new era.As F1 switched to new machinery featuring greater emphasis on energy...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull admits budget cap will slow its F1 development in remainder of 2026
Red Bull heads into the Formula 1 summer break fourth in the constructors' championship, but that does not tell the whole story. Since the season opener in Melbourne, the Milton Keynes-based team has made significant progress.Figures from data partner Paceteq...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“We don’t want to put tape on anyone’s mouth” – F1 boss reacts to driver criticism of 2026 rules
Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, the new technical regulations – with a much greater emphasis on electric power and energy management – continue to divide opinion among fans and drivers.F1 says its fanbase has responded largely positively to...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
2026 season won’t end in Las Vegas, F1 boss confirms
In arranging for Malaysia to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 has creatively resolved one of the problems generated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Read Also:Formula 1Where to next after the Bahraysian Grand Prix?But two more...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
How F1 2026 has been a season of two halves for Ferrari
Ferrari hasn’t quite had the best of times and the worst of times, as Charles Dickens would put it, so far in the 2026 Formula 1 season, but team principal Fred Vasseur still views the first 11 rounds of the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
‘Even AI would have predicted McLaren’s Hungary GP win’ – why Mercedes isn’t worried
After winning the first six races of the season, Mercedes has finally had its Formula 1 dominance challenged in recent weeks – winning just two out of the last five grands prix. However, despite advances for McLaren that helped it take...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Bahrain GP in Malaysia: Every time F1 raced under another country’s name
The announcement that Formula 1's return to Malaysia this year would be branded as the Bahrain Grand Prix prompted both amusement and confusion. Sepang, after all, was the first of the Hermann Tilke-designed generation of modern F1 circuits in Asia, making...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Former Red Bull insider warns F1 calendar risks “professional burnout”
Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas has warned that Formula 1 personnel face "genuine professional burnout" amid the extensive calendar.It was announced during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which had previously been cancelled in April...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari surprised by “spicy” Red Bull strategy that yielded Max Verstappen second in Hungary
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur admitted his squad was caught out by Verstappen's 29-lap stint on soft tyres that yielded Red Bull second in Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, with team principal Laurent Mekies praising his team for a "spicy"...Read source- MO
Race Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz reveals F1 summer break plans and 30-year tradition
Carlos Sainz has shared his plans for the Formula 1 summer break, explaining that he will be in the Balearic Islands with his family.Sainz finished 18th and two laps down at the Hungaroring on Sunday, a race won by McLaren's...Read source 
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Is McLaren now a legitimate F1 2026 contender?
With Mercedes' uncontested early season dominance now in the rearview mirror, Formula 1 2026 has finally turned into the development war it was always promising to be.The ebb and flow of teams bringing significant aerodynamic upgrades keeps changing the pecking...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
George Russell sends defiant message after challenging F1 season start
George Russell insists he will focus on the positives as he reflects on the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, following a seventh-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix. As the F1 paddock packs up for the mandatory summer...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
“Monumental” Red Bull Ford Powertrains project has exceeded expectations, says Calum Nicholas
Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas says the Milton Keynes outfit's Red Bull Ford Powertrains project has surpassed internal expectations.Ahead of the introduction of Formula 1's new regulations in 2026, which feature an almost 50:50 split between the internal combustion...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The data behind George Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his slow start.On Saturday, a water leak caused by hitting a kerb destroyed his engine, forcing...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff refuses to call Kimi Antonelli F1 title favourite
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff refused to call Kimi Antonelli the Formula 1 world championship favourite despite increasing his points lead at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Antonelli fought back from a grid penalty to take third place at the Hungaroring and coupled...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz hit with Community Note on X after Oscar Piastri Hungarian GP collision
Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been subjected to a humbling 'Community Note' on social media platform X after explaining his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix. The incident occurred on lap 38 at the Hungaroring. McLaren's Piastri, who...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“We are always on the edge” – Red Bull admits it didn’t give Max Verstappen “a car to push with”
After stepping onto the podium at the Hungaroring, Max Verstappen was left wondering one thing during the post-race press conference:"How the hell did I end up here? I was shocked, I'm actually still shocked."Read Also:Formula 1"How the hell did I...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull poaches Mercedes F1 junior driver chief as Helmut Marko successor
Mercedes has confirmed the departure of young driver guru Gwen Lagrue, with the Frenchman officially joining Red Bull as junior programme directorAs previously reported by Motorsport.com over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, long-standing junior driver guru Lagrue is joining the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fred Vasseur owns up to Ferrari’s “very poor” execution in Hungarian GP
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has owned up to the Scuderia’s “very poor” execution in a Hungarian Grand Prix where it made “too many mistakes” and “everything went wrong”.Ferrari was hoping for a third race victory in 2026 after topping...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton penalty sparks fan debate after F1 Hungarian GP
Formula 1 fans have debated seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton's Hungarian Grand Prix penalty.Hamilton was handed a five-second penalty for exceeding the pitlane speed limit. Making his third pitstop under a virtual safety car while fighting current championship leader Kimi Antonelli...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle “intrigued” by Max Verstappen after Hungarian Grand Prix podium
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle was "intrigued" by Max Verstappen following the Dutchman's second-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Although the Hungaroring is less power-dependent, Red Bull struggled with cornering instability throughout the weekend. Verstappen nonetheless...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 TV pundit makes bold Aston Martin prediction after B-spec car at Hungarian debut GP
Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe believes Aston Martin's patience will soon pay off, backing the Silverstone outfit to become a regular points scorer following the debut of its heavily upgraded car at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Aston...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Juan Pablo Montoya names two drivers set to benefit from F1’s Sepang return
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the series' upcoming return to Malaysia will favour four-time champion Max Verstappen and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli. F1 recently confirmed that the Bahrain Grand Prix, which had been cancelled in...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris: ‘I was better than Piastri in every sense’ in battle for victory
Lando Norris claims he was “just better in every sense” relative to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on his way to a resounding victory in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix.After snatching pole position by 0.012s over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Norris lost...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Czech Republic president attends Hungarian GP… as a photographer
The president of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has made his way to the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix - but it's not an official visit. Ever wondered what world leaders do in their free time? For Czech Republic president Petr Pavel, the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
McLaren responds to Oscar Piastri’s “not ideal” upgrade frustration
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella thinks Oscar Piastri sitting out FP1 for rookie Leonardo Fornaroli had a bigger impact on his Hungarian GP weekend than not trialling the team's new floor until Saturday.Piastri has been on the back foot compared...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
The data behind McLaren’s analysis: Does Ferrari have the best chassis in F1?
Lewis Hamilton was already parked next to the P1 board on Saturday afternoon when FIA officials had to do a "Vettel" by swapping the position boards. McLaren was the last team out on track at the end of Q3, allowing...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Haas “shouldn’t be fighting with” Aston Martin – Oliver Bearman
Oliver Bearman has said Haas “shouldn’t be fighting with” Aston Martin and explained his Q1 exit at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix.As the American team rues its car’s inconsistency, this time it was Esteban Ocon happy and Bearman distraught following...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Struggling Williams must be inspired by Aston Martin’s improvement – Carlos Sainz
Carlos Sainz reckons Williams must be inspired by Aston Martin’s turnaround in qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix, as it highlights what’s possible for his struggling Formula 1 squad.Sainz took 18th at the Hungaroring with team-mate Alex Albon in 19th...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
F1 fans argue Lewis Hamilton “can’t catch a break” after Hungarian GP penalty
Formula 1 fans have argued that Lewis Hamilton 'cannot catch a break' after the seven-time champion was hit with a three-place grid penalty for the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Briton was handed the penalty for impeding McLaren's Oscar Piastri during the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Bernd Mayländer reveals upgrades to F1’s new Mercedes safety car
Formula 1 has debuted its new safety car at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, introducing the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+ to the grid.Replacing the AMG GT Black Series that had served the championship since 2022, the new iteration is...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz makes sobering Williams prediction before arrival of major upgrades
Carlos Sainz has admitted he doubts that Williams's upcoming B-spec Formula 1 car will be enough to bridge the one-second gap required to challenge for points on pure merit this season.Speaking on The Fast And The Curious podcast, the Spaniard...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli handed grid drop for yellow flag infringement in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Kimi Antonelli has been given a three-place grid drop for Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix after being penalised for not heeding yellow flags.Antonelli took fourth on the grid at the Hungaroring as Mercedes was beaten by both McLaren's polesitter Lando...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“It’s our mistake” Ferrari takes blame for Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari team has accepted responsibility for him being hit with a three-place grid drop for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix after accidentally blocking Oscar Piastri at the beginning of the McLaren driver's final push lap.It's a double blow...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change, but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop
Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the grid.Russell qualified a distant seventh at the Hungaroring after both he and...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Oscar Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid drop for impeding McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.Towards the end of the final Q3 shootout, Hamilton was driving slowly on the main straight while Piastri was...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen sees mysterious issues at Red Bull: “Desperate? I’m already past that stage”
Qualifying at the Hungaroring turned out to be a disappointing affair for Red Bull. Ahead of the weekend, team principal Laurent Mekies hoped that the energy-rich circuit near Budapest would suit the RB22 slightly better, but reality proved far more...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 fans deliver verdict on expected 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix return
Formula 1 fans have shared their excitement for the expected return of Malaysia's Sepang circuit in 2026. An announcement is expected imminently to confirm that the Sepang circuit will host a grand prix in October, effectively acting as a stand-in for...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Hungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari
At first glance, Ferrari enjoyed an impressive day of practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Scuderia dominated both Friday sessions with an advantage of around half a second over their closest challengers. However, appearances are deceptive, as the competitive order...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc: “I don’t expect us to have today’s gap” in F1 Hungary qualifying
Ferrari has made its strongest start to a Formula 1 grand prix weekend in a long time, but Charles Leclerc isn't expecting that advantage to last into qualifying in Hungary.In tricky, windy conditions on a bumpy Hungaroring, Lewis Hamilton topped Friday's...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull: “No miracles” for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after “a lot of complaints” in Hungarian GP practice
Heading into the weekend, Red Bull had hoped the Hungaroring would offer a better opportunity than Silverstone and Spa, as the shortcomings on the electrical side of the power unit are exposed to a lesser extent at the Formula 1 Hungarian...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Hungarian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Hungaroring with Ferrari on top after Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Hamilton ended Friday fastest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a difficult...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
George Russell: What Mercedes ‘feared’ from Ferrari came true in F1 Hungarian GP practice
Although Ferrari's drivers were keen to play down expectations ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the SF-26 confirmed its superiority around slower corners on the opening day of Formula 1 track action. Charles Leclerc went fastest in FP1 while team-mate Lewis...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso delivers first verdict on Aston Martin F1 car upgrades
Aston Martin seems to be happy with the performance of the upgraded AMR26, which the team brought to Hungary. Although Lance Stroll endured another difficult day, with a suspension failure not only costing him time in FP1 but also ruling...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac tracking Rafael Camara as 2027 F1 target
Cadillac is closely monitoring Rafael Camara over a potential move to the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season.The news comes as something of a surprise given the team has consistently emphasised its long-term commitment to its current drivers Sergio Perez...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle sets major target for Aston Martin’s F1 Hungarian GP upgrades
Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current qualifying deficit to the leading four teams.The Silverstone outfit has introduced a huge upgrade package for the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 as Franco Colapinto brings out red flags
Lewis Hamilton ended Hungary's second Formula 1 practice session on top, pipping Ferrari stablemate Charles Leclerc at a slippery Hungaroring circuit.George Russell reported a "dreadful" rear balance, Kimi Antonelli reported rear locking, Leclerc locked up the front in Turn 1, and Pierre Gasly...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc pranks Lewis Hamilton as hilarious Ferrari video goes viral
Ferrari team-mates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton shared a lighthearted moment ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque driver hijacking a boom microphone to prank the seven-time Formula 1 champion.In a video published across Ferrari's social media channels...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner: Ferrari focus is limiting Kimi Antonelli’s Italian support
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner feels Italian fans are yet to fully embrace Kimi Antonelli, suggesting the nation's traditional focus on Ferrari is currently overshadowing the 19-year-old's achievements.Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast following Antonelli's sixth victory...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen: “At first they said I was complaining – now more people see what F1 2026 is like”
Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Hungarian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Budapest this weekend for the final race before the summer break, with Kimi Antonelli back in control of the championship after his Belgian Grand Prix win. Antonelli’s sixth victory of the season stretched his lead over George...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“I’m gonna stretch your neck like a chicken” – Kimi Antonelli explains tough love from his father after F1 mistakes
In Formula 1, it’s often said that nothing is unimprovable, only unimproved. Even a grand prix-winning driver can have cause to believe they could have done better.That’s a lesson Kimi Antonelli is absorbing from his team and his family, having collected...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard praises Toto Wolff’s leadership amid Mercedes pressure
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's handling of difficult situations, lauding the Austrian's willingness to face the media and maintain professionalism during tough moments.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
George Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style
George Russell believes that he and Mercedes have found the root cause for his recent Formula 1 struggles, and that he no longer needs to focus on adapting his driving to get the most from his car.The Briton endured a...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton “proud” of F1 turnaround as he jokes about future documentary
Lewis Hamilton was beaming with pride at his turnaround in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, just a year on from calling himself “useless” at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion suffered a Q2 exit in Budapest last season while...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes introduces new 612hp F1 safety car
Mercedes has introduced a new Formula 1 safety car to succeed the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. From Hungary onwards, F1 cars will follow around the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+.The new car is Mercedes' 14th car to function as...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc wins over F1 fans in viral “Passenger Princess” episode
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was the latest Formula 1 driver to feature in Amelia Dimoldenberg's series Passenger Princess, where he took on the role of driving instructor.The series focuses on drivers on the current F1 grid teaching her how to drive...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes identifies George Russell’s F1 power unit software issue
George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
‘It’s been a while since we were truly racing’ – Aston Martin pins F1 hopes on Hungarian GP upgrades
The Belgian Grand Prix brought yet another disappointment for Aston Martin in a season that has already been miserable for the Formula 1 team. Lance Stroll failed to see the chequered flag after suffering a clutch failure and two-time champion...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Five things to look out for at the F1 Hungarian GP
Formula 1 is set for its final race before the annual summer break with this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, which comes just a week after Belgium.It will be the 11th round of the 2026 campaign and marks the halfway point...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Why Aston Martin’s updated F1 car holds the key to the 2027 driver market
In just a few days, Aston Martin will debut the B-spec version of the AMR26, a car that has been well below expectations in the first half of the Formula 1 season.Some describe the AMR26B as a major evolution, while...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Explained: Are drivers really being beaten by AI elements in F1’s 2026 power units?
When the assembled media gathered in the McLaren hospitality on Saturday for Andrea Stella's media session, the Italian team boss shared one of the most revealing quotes of this Formula 1 season:"When we try to analyse this, it gets immediately quite...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Why Kimi Antonelli’s aggressive driving style works so well in F1 2026
Six wins, six pole positions and the Formula 1 championship lead. Where a year ago Kimi Antonelli faced one of his toughest weekends in Formula 1, he has now taken a sweet revenge, claiming a victory that will mathematically allow him...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
The Next Generation: Nikola Tsolov
Read Also:FIA F2F2 title race takes shape as F1 juniors shine at SpaHow my motorsport journey started“It started back in 2016, in Bulgaria, with a category called Mini Bulgaria, actually. That is the slowest karts. I was just nine years old...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton takes “full responsibility” for disappointing Belgian GP result
Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3.In the last moments of the final practice session of...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren brings long-awaited Hungary F1 upgrade, trials ‘Macarena’ rear wing
The McLaren Formula 1 team will finally trial its upside-down rear wing at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where it unleashes a significant upgrade package to improve its competitiveness.McLaren has long earmarked this weekend's Budapest round as its next major...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Oscar Piastri among drivers skipping FP1 as rookies join F1 Hungary weekend
McLaren junior Leonardo Fornaroli will get his second opportunity of 2026 to take part in a grand prix weekend, deputising for Oscar Piastri in FP1 at the Hungaroring.The highly-rated Italian, who is the reigning F2 champion, took over Lando Norris'...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F2 title race takes shape as F1 juniors shine at Spa
Eight rounds into the 14 events of the 2026 Formula 2 season, three Formula 1 juniors have emerged as clear title contenders – with another one a dark horse.Red Bull Junior Team member Nikola Tsolov currently leads the standings on...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso: F1 future decision hinges on rules, not Aston Martin’s performance
Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars.The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull finds successors to Gianpiero Lambiase and Helmut Marko – what does it say about the team’s F1 future?
After months dominated by headlines about departing personnel – with reports surrounding Paul Monaghan's expected move to Cadillac still continuing – two more positive stories emerged for Red Bull during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend.First of all, the Milton...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes “still struggling” to understand George Russell’s deployment issues
Mercedes is still trying to figure out why George Russell had more energy deployment issues at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix despite tweaking his driving style, after he kept losing time to his team-mate on the straights.Russell's side of the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes is open to team orders now – but it’s not what you think
Mercedes might enforce team orders if Kimi Antonelli and George Russell risk losing victory due to their wheel-to-wheel action, its Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff stated.The Silver Arrows took their eighth victory of 2026 when Antonelli won Sunday’s Belgian...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad surprise fans on easyJet flight after Belgian GP
Following the Belgian Grand Prix, Racing Bulls team-mates Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad were spotted returning home on an easyJet flight.Formula 1 is typically associated with luxury travel, VIP hospitality and private jets. But the Racing Bulls pair opted for...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
What makes Kimi Antonelli such a good F1 driver now, as per Toto Wolff
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago at Spa-Francorchamps, a teary-eyed Kimi Antonelli struggled to maintain his composure in the media pen, amid an ordeal of a sprint weekend where he was twice out in Q1 and finished...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari should have signed Gianpiero Lambiase for Lewis Hamilton, says F1 broadcaster
Formula 1 broadcaster and host of the official press conferences Tom Clarkson believes Ferrari missed a trick by not signing Gianpiero Lambiase to work alongside seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, describing the engineer as the ideal "buffer" for the British driver.Hamilton...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell told “low” moments are “really good thing for him” after Belgian GP blow
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes George Russell's difficult 2026 campaign will ultimately benefit him in the long term.Russell suffered another retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps after an opening-lap clash with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
McLaren: Lando Norris had outright pace for second in F1 Belgian GP
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said his team has been positively surprised by its pace in the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, feeling seventh-placed Lando Norris could have finished second without his grid penalty.Norris took a 10-place grid drop after taking...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
What we can learn from Mercedes’ floor after George Russell’s Belgian GP retirement
The last thing that a Formula 1 aerodynamicist wants is to see their car dangling precariously from a crane - beyond the implication of their driver being rendered unable to take further part in the session.F1 teams like to keep...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez considered permanent F1 exit after “toxic” end to Red Bull stint
Sergio Perez has described his final six months at Red Bull as "toxic", revealing that the immense success of the Milton Keynes outfit ironically bred internal friction and drama.The Mexican driver spent four seasons alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
“It sucks” – Oscar Piastri feels F1 grids are decided by “computers behaving or misbehaving”
From the very beginning, it was clear that the Formula 1 weekend at Spa-Francorchamps would present a major challenge in terms of energy management. The "energy-starved" circuit in the Ardennes features long straights and fast corners, with few opportunities to...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff admits Mercedes has most powerful F1 engine – and Red Bull agrees – as ADUO returns to spotlight
Toto Wolff admitted that Mercedes has the strongest Formula 1 power unit, which has sparked interest from Red Bull, as the ADUO monitoring comes into the spotlight again.One of the major political hot topics of the new F1 era has been...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Two pitstops in two laps – The odd strategy that made Isack Hadjar’s recovery
You don’t typically expect a Formula 1 driver to pit twice at the start of a race and end up sixth under the chequered flag, but that’s exactly what Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar did at the Belgian Grand Prix.Hadjar was...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Who slept worst last night: Jolyon Palmer
It will be 1 August when I return to full-time duty as a Formula 1 journalist. That means I currently have plenty of time to listen to podcasts while hiking through the Austrian mountains. For example, the official preview by...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Who slept best last night: Kimi Antonelli
Remember Kimi Antonelli's Belgian Grand Prix last year?Twelve months ago, he spun out in sprint qualifying, started last and finished 17th in the sprint, ahead of only Nico Hulkenberg's Sauber and the two Alpines (last year's Aston Martins). He then...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli champagne bottle message earns praise after F1 Belgian GP win
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli celebrated his Belgian Grand Prix victory with a public birthday message for his father, Marco.Antonelli, who started from pole position, secured his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps after fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Following...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Winners and loser from F1’s Belgian Grand Prix
One week on from Kimi Antonelli hitting trouble and George Russell being brought back into the fight, the tables turned once more in the Ardennes hills. Meanwhile, some of Mercedes' closest rivals all turned up with improved performance to add...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar lauded after impressive Red Bull recovery at F1 Belgian GP
Bernie Collins and Karun Chandhok have praised Red Bull's Isack Hadjar after a stellar weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix.The Sky Sports Formula 1 pundits applauded the French-Algerian driver for being the ultimate team player in qualifying and his charge...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“Kimi can buy me dinner.” Valtteri Bottas jokes about his part in Antonelli’s Belgian GP win
Negotiating traffic is a fact of life in Formula 1 racing, all the more so given the current pace differential between the front and back of the grid in a new regulatory era.It was especially unfortunate for Charles Leclerc to be...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
All Mercedes cars struggled with power issue at Belgian GP start, reveals Toto Wolff
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff revealed all Mercedes powered cars suffered with a lack of energy deployment at the Belgian Grand Prix start, with George Russell the biggest victim of an unknown battery glitch.Russell started third at Spa-Francorchamps but...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Karun Chandhok urges George Russell to demand Mercedes answers amid “new territory”
George Russell finds himself in "new territory" and must demand engineering answers to cure a severe straightline speed deficit, according to former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok.Russell's Belgian Grand Prix ended on the second lap of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen jokes about F1’s “jungle” after avoiding an “airplane shunt” at Spa
Red Bull's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend turned out slightly better than expected. After all the struggles at Silverstone, team principal Laurent Mekies had anticipated another difficult weekend at what he described as an "energy-starved circuit", but in reality it...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc deserved black-and-white flag for collision, Oscar Piastri insists
Oscar Piastri expressed his disapproval regarding Belgian Grand Prix stewards’ decision not to even give Charles Leclerc a warning following their collision in Sunday’s Formula 1 race.Leclerc and Piastri were battling for third place on lap eight when the McLaren driver...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton keeps fourth in F1 Belgian GP as mechanic escapes unhurt
The mechanic hit by Lewis Hamilton during Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix pitstop escaped without injury, Ferrari confirmed, with the team fined 30,000 euro for an unsafe release.Hamilton came in under a virtual safety car on lap 20 to serve...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari criticises “mega harsh” Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Belgian GP
Both Lewis Hamilton and his Ferrari team boss, Frederic Vasseur, profoundly disagree with the five-second penalty he received for a collision with George Russell’s Mercedes on the opening lap of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix."I think it's mega harsh," said...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz praises Kimi Antonelli for apology after “idiot” comment
Carlos Sainz has praised Kimi Antonelli for spontaneously apologising after the Italian called the Spaniard an “idiot” over team radio at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.In the opening practice session at Spa-Francorchamps, Antonelli found a slow Sainz ahead of him...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari “didn’t feel the same” after Belgian GP practice crash
After smashing up his car in Saturday's third free practice at the exit of Fagnes, Lewis Hamilton qualifying just 0.002s behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc could be seen as a successful exercise in damage limitation, but that's not how the seven-time...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Oscar Piastri has been “too clean” for 2026 F1 cars – Andrea Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has attributed Oscar Piastri’s current struggles to a driving style that’s incompatible with Formula 1’s new-for-2026 machinery.It may seem remote, but just seventh months ago, Piastri was a contender for the world title in the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton hailed as a “legend” after emotional fan interaction at F1 Belgian GP
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has once again drawn widespread praise from fans after footage of a wholesome interaction with one of his avid supporters during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend surfaced online.The video, which recently gained traction on social...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles details how Williams maintains Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon’s trust
Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed that absolute transparency is the cornerstone of how he maintains trust with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon.Vowles was asked how he handles difficult conversations with his driver line-up amid a challenging rebuilding...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Damson Idris teases “exciting conversations” over “F1 The Movie” sequel
F1 The Movie star Damson Idris has confirmed that "exciting conversations" are already taking place regarding a potential sequel for the Formula 1-based blockbuster.During an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the British actor, who portrayed rookie driver...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris earns emotional praise from MotoGP icon Valentino Rossi
MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has revealed his immense pride in Lando Norris following the British driver's Formula 1 championship victory.The motorcycle champion reflected on the F1 driver's journey during a joint appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.Norris, who has...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren on Max Verstappen: ‘We’d need a third car for him’
There may be no concrete evidence that Max Verstappen is seriously considering joining McLaren for the 2027 Formula 1 season, but team principal Andrea Stella failed to unequivocally deny it on Saturday at the Belgian Grand Prix.Reports of mere informal...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
‘Only Oliver Bearman’s car works as it should’ – Esteban Ocon explains another Q1 knockout
For the fifth time in the last six Formula 1 grands prix, Esteban Ocon failed to make it through Q1 in qualifying, setting the 18th-fastest time – penalties will see him start from 17th on the grid.At the Belgian Grand...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“Serious issue at play” – Why George Russell changed his mind about deficit to Kimi Antonelli
Well, at least Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell no longer needs to engage the services of a professional art forger.On Thursday at Spa, he described having to emulate his team-mate’s driving style, rather than follow his own instincts, in...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“F3 car with F1 downforce” — Why Max Verstappen and McLaren say Spa is so different in 2026
Ahead of the Spa-Francorchamps Formula 1 race weekend, the Ardennes circuit was already expected to be one of the most demanding tracks in terms of energy management. According to many drivers on the grid, qualifying – which delivered pole position...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Explained: How yellow flag error cost Charles Leclerc in Belgian F1 qualifying
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc was incorrectly shown a yellow flag at the end of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, which cost him a place on the grid.In the dying seconds of qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps, Leclerc was 0.070s up on his first...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz queries F1’s support of 2026 rules after early simulations: “How can we even accept that?”
Carlos Sainz has delivered a withering assessment of the 2026 Formula 1 cars' performances at the Belgian Grand Prix, questioning how the rules could be accepted as-is from the simulations first produced a few seasons back.Complaints about the energy management...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen: I wouldn’t be on Belgian GP front row without Isack Hadjar’s help
Max Verstappen praised Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar for delivering him "a tow and a half" in Formula 1 qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he credited with helping him towards his front-row start for tomorrow's race.With Hadjar consigned...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Belgian GP
While Kimi Antonelli sailed to pole position at the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, there is a raft of changes to the order behind the Mercedes driver. Engine changes up and down the grid mean that Lando Norris, Lance Stroll, Isack...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Max Verstappen to pole by 0.317s
Kimi Antonelli clinched his sixth Formula 1 pole position of the year with the fastest lap in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317s.The Italian continued Mercedes' lock-out of pole positions despite having to chase Verstappen's second lap...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton has Michael Jordan mentality, says “F1” movie star Damson Idris
British actor Damson Idris has likened seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton to basketball icon Michael Jordan.Idris, who starred as rookie driver Joshua Pearce alongside Brad Pitt in F1 The Movie, recently appeared on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad shares driving test update ahead of F1 Belgian GP
Arvid Lindblad joined the Racing Bulls Formula 1 team in 2026 at just 18 years old, but he has yet to pass his driving test.Speaking to beIN Sports ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, the British driver shared an update...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Long-run analysis: Can anyone beat Kimi Antonelli in Belgium?
Championship leader Kimi ended Friday’s practice sessions in Belgium at the top of the timesheets. With a lap of 1:45.944, he finished 0.190 seconds ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris, while Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was 0.472 seconds adrift in third...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“We’re not getting ahead of ourselves” – Why Lando Norris was downbeat despite Belgium F1 practice pace
Practice pace on Friday at Spa-Francorchamps presented a more muddled picture than you would normally expect at what has traditionally been a ‘power' circuit. Nearly a full second separated the top six cars during their soft-tyre qualifying simulations during the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Alpine explains Pierre Gasly crash that red-flagged FP2
Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes “chasing” George Russell improvement after messy Belgian GP Friday
Mercedes says it has identified clear areas of improvement for George Russell to bounce back after a low-key start to his Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend.Kimi Antonelli led the way at Spa-Francorchamps with a 1m45.944s lap set one-third into...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Belgian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Spa-Francorchamps with Kimi Antonelli back on top after leading a disrupted second practice session at the Belgian GP.The Mercedes championship leader beat Lando Norris by just under two tenths in FP2, with Max Verstappen third...Read source
MORumours·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner explains why Max Verstappen joining McLaren makes no sense
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has firmly dismissed the recent speculation linking four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen with a shock move to McLaren.Steiner addressed the mounting rumours regarding Verstappen's long-term future during an appearance on The Red Flags...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen explains Spa radio message and delivers early verdict on Red Bull’s pace
While Red Bull had expected a very challenging weekend at Spa-Francorchamps due to the strong emphasis on energy management, Friday’s Formula 1 practice sessions proved surprisingly encouraging. Max Verstappen even went fastest of all in the first practice session, although, in...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto “much more” nervous for World Cup final than F1 Belgian GP
Franco Colapinto has revealed he will be significantly more nervous watching Argentina in the World Cup final than competing in his own race at the Belgian Grand Prix, following his nation's emotional semi-final victory over England.After the Argentine driver arrived...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull expects its ‘Macarena’ wing to return at next F1 race
Red Bull intends to re-introduce its rotating rear wing on the RB22 at next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, technical director Pierre Wache has announced.Pioneered by Ferrari amid Formula 1’s new ruleset, the rotating wing – which improves straightline performance in...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
How Racing Bulls let a driver shootout decide who got its Spa F1 cooling upgrade
With Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both delivering consecutive points finishes in recent races, surfing on an uptick in form for the Formula 1 team following an effective Canada upgrade, neither driver has needed any additional motivation...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Belgian GP: Kimi Antonelli headlines FP2 over Lando Norris as Pierre Gasly causes red flag
Kimi Antonelli vaulted to the top of the timesheets in Formula 1's second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just under two tenths clear of Lando Norris in a twice red-flagged session.The first red flag was innocuous enough and...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle reveals “gut feeling” on Max Verstappen’s Red Bull future
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has offered his verdict on the speculation surrounding Max Verstappen's future, revealing his "gut feeling" is that the four-time champion will remain with Red Bull next season.As rumours continue to...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli admits he sometimes wishes he could go unrecognised as he opens up on rising fame
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he sometimes wishes he could go "unrecognised" as he learns to cope with his newfound fame in Italy.Speaking during the drivers' press conference ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Antonelli was...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Esteban Ocon unveils special “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” helmet to Tom Holland
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon, who is famously a huge Marvel fan, has revealed a special Spider-Man: Brand New Day-inspired helmet to actor and star of the film franchise Tom Holland.The special edition helmet, which the Frenchman will wear for...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Juan Pablo Montoya says Kimi Antonelli is his own biggest F1 title threat
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes current championship leader Kimi Antonelli's biggest obstacle in the title race is his own mindset, urging the Mercedes garage to shield the teenager.Antonelli still leads the drivers' championship heading into the Belgian...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Isack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026.Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Belgian GP: Max Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Lewis Hamilton
Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red Bull demonstrated strong early pace.The Red Bull pair traded times at the top of the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Williams under fire as Carlos Sainz is “getting nowhere” in bid to turn team around
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Carlos Sainz is "getting nowhere" in his determined attempts to lead Williams out of its current performance slump.Palmer addressed recent comments from Sainz, who admitted to feeling frustrated and concerned after an upgraded...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
“Not the same challenge” or an “interesting” exercise? – Drivers on Spa’s appeal in F1 2026
Formula 1's current battery-driven formula has changed the face of a number of iconic tracks and corners this year, but nowhere is the difference expected to be as striking as at driver favourite Spa-Francorchamps.Despite various mitigating measures, including reduced energy deployment...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 Belgian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend after Charles Leclerc's British grand prix win gave Ferrari another sign of momentum in the fight with Mercedes.Kimi Antonelli still leads the championship, but his advantage over George Russell has been cut to 25 points...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
What Max Verstappen did – and didn’t – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa
When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half hour would largely revolve around.Earlier that morning, Verstappen had announced a collaboration with McLaren junior Dries Van...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton still avoiding Ferrari’s F1 sim: ‘It’s helped me massively’
Lewis Hamilton has maintained his approach of not using Ferrari’s Formula 1 simulator – and that’s for the better, according to him.Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in May, Hamilton decided to stop using the simulator in Maranello because he...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc: Merging “aggressive” style with F1 2026 cars is this year’s biggest challenge
Charles Leclerc believes that the main challenge of 2026 has emerged in attempting to marry his "aggressive" driving style with the demands of the current Formula 1 machinery.The Monegasque said he made a few changes in his approach to the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard recalls violent Spa crash that left him with broken leg
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has reflected on the unforgiving nature of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, recalling his terrifying junior formula crash that resulted in a broken leg.The 13-time grand prix winner detailed the difference between modern F1 machinery and...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull reverts to conventional rear wing in Belgium after worrying Max Verstappen crashes
Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a 'Macarena' rear...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Former F1 presenter identifies Aston Martin “red flag” amid performance struggles
Will Buxton has pointed to a major "red flag" at Aston Martin after Adrian Newey admitted that the team may not have spent enough time consulting its drivers during the car's development phase.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton, former Formula...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard warns FIA intervention could stifle F1 innovation
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has cautioned the FIA against regulating technical innovation out of the championship, warning that banning unique engineering developments could damage F1's core DNA.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside broadcaster Will Buxton and...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris faces Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components. Norris had been at risk for engine related penalties earlier than...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
James Hinchcliffe names Ferrari’s best hope of beating Mercedes
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar Series race winner James Hinchcliffe believe Ferrari must make the difficult decision to favour Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if it is to mount a serious challenge against Mercedes this season.Speaking on...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Damon Hill reveals the F1 career lesson he wishes he had learned earlier
1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has admitted he realised "a little bit too late" in his career how crucial it is for a driver to actively galvanise the workforce around them.Pointing to the likes of Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles explains how Williams F1 delays could be “one of the best things”
Williams team principal James Vowles believes the production delays suffered by the Grove outfit over the winter and early stages of the 2026 Formula 1 season could ultimately prove to be "one of the best things" to happen to the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez opens up about mental toll of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull
Sergio Perez has opened up about the mental toll of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull, revealing he sought the help of a psychologist after the team repeatedly suggested his on-track struggles were the result of psychological issues. The Mexican driver...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Franco Colapinto opens up about the toughest moment of his F1 career
After Logan Sargeant suffered a heavy crash during the third free practice session at Zandvoort and watched his Williams go up in flames, Formula 1 team principal James Vowles decided it was time to make a change.On 27 August, Sargeant was...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell shares school exam mindset behind his F1 success
Mercedes driver George Russell has drawn a unique parallel between preparing for a Formula 1 grand prix and studying for a school exam.The Briton was speaking on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show following his home grand prix at Silverstone...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Five things to look out for at the F1 Belgian GP
Formula 1 is back after a week off with a fan favourite in Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix.This will be the 10th round of the 2026 campaign and the first as part of a double header before the Hungarian Grand...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Gabriel Bortoleto: F1 hasn’t lost its ‘magic’; drivers need to “turn the page” on 2026 complaints
Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should “turn the page” on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1 hasn’t lost its magic. The switch from the 2022-25 regulations, in which drivers had become accustomed to...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Pierre Gasly tests new A110 Future prototype with Duke of Richmond at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Pierre Gasly had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.After arriving at the Goodwood estate just days after securing a double points finish for Alpine at the British Grand...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Ollie Bearman hailed as “class act” after emotional Ayrton Senna Lotus drive
British Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has been praised by fans and branded an all-round "class act" after an emotional run in Ayrton Senna's legendary 1985 Lotus. The 21-year-old was invited to drive the famous black-and-gold Lotus 97T around the Silverstone circuit...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Exclusive: Pirelli explains the role of wheel‑rim development and driving styles on 2026 F1 tyres
Formula 1 is currently going through a phase of transformation that touches every area of the car, and to truly understand it, it’s essential to tell the story through the words of those who are experiencing this revolution from the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Win the dream ticket to attend every F1 race next season
When F1 fan Brandon Burgess spent his entire savings going to every race last season, it gave the sport’s global sponsor Heineken a good idea. They created a carbon fibre season ticket that lets one lucky fan and a friend...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Should F1 really get louder in 2031? Our verdict
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to be aligned on advanced sustainable fuels and...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Honda confirms when its new F1 power unit will be introduced on Aston Martin car
Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Orihara made the comment in the brand’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, stating there...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Liam Lawson left “shaking” after driving Bruce McLaren’s Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 at Goodwood
Liam Lawson has reflected on the "indescribable" feeling of driving the iconic #2 Ford GT40 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, an experience that left the Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver "shaking".The New Zealander was given the rare opportunity to...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen ‘absolutely regrets’ not signing with Mercedes, says Guenther Steiner
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Max Verstappen "absolutely" regrets not accepting past offers to join Mercedes, claiming that the door for the four-time champion to make the switch is firmly closed.Verstappen's future has been the subject...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
How British GP win might help Charles Leclerc “massively” in F1 2026
A crash in Monaco. A technical fault at Barcelona. A lowly eighth in Austria. Charles Leclerc had never endured such a poor run of form since Ferrari’s tricky 2020 Formula 1 campaign – but he ended it in the best...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez reveals personal goal behind Cadillac F1 return after tough Red Bull stint
Sergio Perez has revealed that his return to Formula 1 with Cadillac was fuelled by a desire to prove he remains "one of the best" in the championship, following a mentally taxing end to his Red Bull tenure. After taking a...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff: I stand by Mercedes’ performance focus, but now we must sort reliability
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he’d rather have a fast, unreliable car than the opposite, but admits it’s time to weed out the Silver Arrow’s mechanical gremlins.Mercedes has dominated the 2026 season so far, taking all nine...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Sergio Perez reveals brutal Christian Horner ‘two car’ message ahead of Red Bull stint
Sergio Perez has revealed that former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner bluntly informed him upon joining the team that they only ran a second car "because they have to", admitting they would have been content racing solely with Max Verstappen.During...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Arvid Lindblad keen on rally future post-F1 after “amazing” WRC experience
Rallying is a discipline Arvid Lindblad would like to potentially pursue in a future post-Formula 1 after tasting World Rally Championship machinery at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.The Racing Bulls F1 rookie jumped aboard an M-Sport-Ford Puma Rally1 car to tackle...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles admits Williams F1 British GP upgrade disappointment
Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded that the upgrades introduced at the British Grand Prix failed to deliver the expected level of performance, admitting the weekend at Silverstone exposed several new areas of concern for the Grove outfit.Vowles offered...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Audi highlights “importance of efficiency” in next-generation F1 engines
Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching turbos.F1 and its governing body the FIA are starting to lay down plans for the future...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Guenther Steiner urges FIA to increase use of AI after British GP safety car backlash
Guenther Steiner has urged the FIA to introduce permanent, full-time stewards and increase the use of artificial intelligence to prevent a repeat of the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix.The race at Silverstone, which saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
The Next Generation: Luke Browning
How my motorsport journey started"I realised at a very young age that I craved adrenaline and competition. That's what motivated me, and what really is what I wanted to devote my life to. I think I could have been a professional...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles targets Williams reset ahead of F1 Belgian GP: “Come back swinging”
Williams team principal James Vowles has promised that the Grove outfit will "reset and come back swinging" at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, as the team looks to bounce back from a challenging home race.Following a difficult British Grand Prix...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris reflects on childhood dream during Goodwood Festival of Speed balcony celebration
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris was met with cheering crowds as he took to the iconic Goodwood House balcony during the Festival of Speed.Before a special balcony celebration of his maiden championship title, Norris took the McLaren MCL60 up the...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris opens door to Valentino Rossi partnership for Le Mans campaign
Lando Norris has shared his hopes of teaming up with his childhood hero and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for a 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign in the future.The 2025 Formula 1 champion, famously a huge fan of the nine-time...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Audi’s “target” is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff “too smart” to sign Max Verstappen, says Guenther Steiner
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned why Mercedes would attempt to sign four-time champion Max Verstappen, suggesting that team boss Toto Wolff is "too smart" to make such a move.Verstappen's future has been the subject of...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton calls for less software reliance in F1 as he highlights “real frustration”
Lewis Hamilton has voiced his frustration over Formula 1's increasing reliance on software, arguing that drivers are being unfairly penalised by complex energy management systems rather than being rewarded for raw pace.Speaking to Neil deGrasse Tyson on the StarTalk podcast...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
James Vowles confirms Williams review after F1 development rate concerns
Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the Grove outfit's current rate of car development is insufficient to meet its ambitions of progressing up the Formula 1 grid. Following a challenging British Grand Prix, the team has launched an intensive...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP
Formula 1 drivers are already bracing for a headache over deployment at Spa-Francorchamps, with Fernando Alonso warning they could have no battery for large parts of the lap and drop to “less power than F2”.The Belgian Grand Prix venue is famed...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli vows Goodwood return after maiden Festival of Speed run
Current Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli has made his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, capping off a busy week that included the British Grand Prix, a visit to Wimbledon and tyre testing at Silverstone.Appearing on the Pirelli fan zone...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell’s Mercedes engineer explains key to F1 success
Mercedes senior race engineer Marcus Dudley has lifted the lid on his relationship with his driver George Russell, explaining the importance of being able to trust one another, finely tuned communication and the ability to ignore toxic online abuse.Dudley appeared on the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Has the bad luck for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli evened out in the F1 title fight?
George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.Antonelli suffered a broken wheel...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull faces fresh driver headache as Isack Hadjar shines, says former F1 TV presenter
Will Buxton believes Isack Hadjar is the most competitive Formula 1 team-mate Max Verstappen has faced since Daniel Ricciardo.During the latest episode of the Up To Speed podcast alongside former F1 driver David Coulthard, Buxton evaluated the current state of...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard urges F1 to change safety car rules after “dull” British GP
Following the anticlimactic safety car finish at the British Grand Prix, former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has heavily criticised the championship's current procedures. During the Up To Speed podcast, the 13-time grand prix winner argued the safety car process is...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 British GP safety car finish defended amid fan backlash
Anthony Davidson has defended the decision to finish the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions, insisting that the Formula 1 regulations must be followed regardless of the entertainment factor.The end of the race at Silverstone drew mixed reactions from...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Jenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari resurgence
Jenson Button has argued that Lewis Hamilton's return to form is primarily down to the latest generation of Formula 1 machinery suiting his driving style, rather than simply settling into his new surroundings at Ferrari.The seven-time champion has bounced back...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on his...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes reliability woes open door to Ferrari championship bid, says former F1 driver
Former Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson believes Mercedes' mounting reliability problems have handed Ferrari a viable path to the championship, suggesting that the Maranello outfit can rely on its "bulletproof" machinery.Davidson assessed the championship picture after the ninth round of...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Jenson Button gives verdict on Max Verstappen Red Bull exit: “Frustrated with the situation”
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen is growing increasingly frustrated and "lonely" at Red Bull, predicting that the four-time champion will actively seek to exit the team. He tipped Mercedes as the most likely destination for Verstappen.Speaking...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb. With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why struggling F1 teams can’t follow Ferrari’s aggressive upgrade plan
The new regulations ushered in by Formula 1 for the 2026 season have reset the development cycle that left McLaren at the top of the pyramid, with Mercedes taking the Woking-based squad's place.But with the new cycle brings greater opportunity to...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Audi’s Mattia Binotto calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell jokes 2024 Belgian GP pain will stay with him until his “deathbed”
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has joked that the memories of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix will remain with him until his "deathbed", as he prepares to return to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.The iconic track holds some bitter memories for...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes investigating George Russell’s British GP top speed issue
Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.Russell qualified almost four tenths down on team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone, losing most of that time...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Christian Horner’s sacking? Our writers have their say
On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.Since then Laurent Mekies was installed as the new team boss, the team enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 in which Max...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Christian Horner
On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock.Bringing an end to a 20-year period which yielded two dominant, title winning dynasties, Horner was removed following a protracted political...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell warns F1 drivers face unknown Spa rain challenge
Mercedes driver George Russell has warned that Formula 1 drivers face a completely unpredictable challenge when there is finally a wet race this season, admitting it is virtually impossible to properly prepare for running the 2026 machinery in wet conditions.Russell...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Pato O’Ward ‘no longer cares’ about chasing a career in Formula 1
The recurring questions about when Pato O’Ward could make the leap to Formula 1 will come to an end, as the Arrow McLaren team driver in IndyCar revealed on Conor Daly's Speed Street podcast that aspirations of reaching the great...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
How Charles Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari
Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes introduced after the sprint in an effort to regain the feeling he had lost with...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell explains mindset after tough start to 2026 F1 campaign
Mercedes driver George Russell has insisted that he "didn't really lose faith" during a challenging start to his 2026 campaign.While the British driver won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he endured a series of unlucky...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff expecting strong Ferrari challenge for ‘rest of F1 2026’
Toto Wolff expects Ferrari to continue challenging Mercedes' dominance of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign after Charles Leclerc’s victory at the British Grand Prix.The Silver Arrows mastered the switch to the 2026 regulations by winning the opening six grands prix...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso: No “driver talent” is needed with F1 2026 cars
Fernando Alonso has launched another scathing review of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations by claiming no “driver talent” is required after the British Grand Prix.This year F1 has introduced its latest regulation overhaul with radical changes to both the chassis...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine partner...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes confirms F1 upgrade strategy amid Ferrari and Red Bull resurgence
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has warned followers of the team that the Brackley outfit faces an escalating threat from a resurgent Ferrari and Red Bull.Speaking after the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, where George Russell salvage a...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari’s rotating F1 wings after Max Verstappen’s crashes
After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information.Motorsport.com has learned that the governing body has contacted...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell reflects on emotional British GP podium in full circle moment
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has reflected on his podium finish at the British Grand Prix as he shared his long-term connection to the iconic Silverstone circuit.For the British driver, standing on the podium at his home race was...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle proposes three fixes to avoid F1 safety car finishes after British GP
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has urged the FIA to overhaul its safety car regulations, proposing three fixes following the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix.The race at the iconic Silverstone circuit looked to be...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle points to Kimi Antonelli lesson after “heartbreaking” British GP
Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a harsh but necessary learning experience during the British Grand Prix, with former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle noting a communication breakdown that derailed the Italian's charge for victory.The Silverstone...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
FIA British GP decision questioned as former Alpine boss offers alternative
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has argued that the FIA missed a prime opportunity to deliver a spectacular finish to the British Grand Prix, insisting the race should have been red-flagged following Max Verstappen's late retirement.The Silverstone race...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Charles Leclerc’s British GP win could transform F1 title fight, says Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya believes the battle for the Formula 1 championship could become "really exciting" if Charles Leclerc can build on his British Grand Prix victory with the same consistency shown by his Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc took his first...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli told key Michael Schumacher lesson he needs to learn in F1 title fight
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has claimed that championship leader Kimi Antonelli must learn how to manage a compromised car if he wants to secure titles, drawing comparisons to Michael Schumacher's ability to nurse damaged machinery.The 19-year-old driver endured...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari faces Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc decision after British GP victory, says Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes the Maranello outfit might have to make the decision to prioritise seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if it is to stand any real chance of clinching the 2026 drivers'...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The pre-race tweak that hampered Lewis Hamilton’s British GP
Ferrari didn’t start its British Grand Prix weekend in the most optimistic of ways, as its engineers estimated a possible six tenths deficit to Formula 1’s dominant outfit Mercedes on the straights.But then it took a completely unexpected turn, surprising...Read source- MO
Race Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?
The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd.It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining...Read source 
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Fred Vasseur dismisses Ferrari F1 title talk: “Let’s focus on Spa”
Ferrari Formula 1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances.A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona Grand Prix win, and a...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli spotted with Roger Federer at Wimbledon after British GP misery
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli made a high-profile appearance at Wimbledon just 24 hours after the British Grand Prix. The current championship leader attended the All England Club on Monday, supporting Jannik Sinner on Centre Court alongside tennis legend Roger...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ayrton Senna 1992 race-worn F1 helmet smashes estimate at auction reaching six-figure sum
A race-worn helmet of three-time Formula 1 champion Ayrton Senna has seen a dramatic £100,000 surge in bidding over the British Grand Prix weekend, pushing its current bid to £260,000 at the time of writing.The iconic piece of motorsport history...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff’s ‘spiciest slapback’ at George Russell at British GP compared to Mark Webber moment
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's blunt post-race radio message to George Russell at the British Grand Prix has been likened to Mark Webber's infamous 2010 quote by Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques.Russell finished second at his home race, inheriting the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull investigates Max Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems."A different fault, let's say, but the...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Ferrari to become first F1 team to test at the Madring ahead of Spanish GP
Ferrari is set for a filming day this week at the new home of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Motorsport.com has learned.The Scuderia will take to the Madrid street track on Thursday, labelled ‘Madring’, which is set to host...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes pair to get penalties for exceeding engine usage later in F1 season
Lewis Hamilton expects Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to face grid penalties for exceeding power unit component usage later in the 2026 Formula 1 season.The seven-time F1 world champion, who initially praised Ferrari’s reliability, put the spotlight on...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
F1 could move away from customer power units 2031
The FIA, F1's governing body, is considering offering a third-party supply of engines to customer teams from 2031 as the series looks set to move to cheaper V8 power units.FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali have...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli praised for championship mentality after British GP fight
Naomi Schiff has praised Kimi Antonelli for demonstrating the fighting mentality required to win a Formula 1 championship during his frustrating British Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver had the race win in his sights as he closed down the gap to...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying
During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off the accelerator just a few metres before crossing the finish line. It's unusual behaviour, because drivers normally...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lewis Hamilton ‘wouldn’t have pitted’ under safety car if he knew British GP second was at risk
Lewis Hamilton has conceded he wouldn't have pitted for a second time under the late safety car at the British Grand Prix had he known he would have lost second place to George Russell.Seven-time champion Hamilton had been behind Ferrari team-mate...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard points to George Russell concern after British GP P2: “Knows that was fortunate”
David Coulthard believes that George Russell will leave the British Grand Prix feeling like he "got away with it", as his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli continues to extract a level of performance that the Briton is currently struggling to match.Russell...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull STEMx helmets stolen at Silverstone as Calum Nicholas issues CCTV warning
Former Red Bull Formula 1 mechanic Calum Nicholas has shared that replica helmets were stolen from the Red Bull STEMx van following the British Grand Prix.Nicholas has publicly called out the thieves who stole the replica helmets from the STEMx...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
David Coulthard calls for FIA entertainment focus after British GP ending
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has urged the FIA to prioritise "entertainment" following the anticlimactic safety car finish at the British Grand Prix.The race at Silverstone saw Charles Leclerc secure his first victory at the iconic circuit and Ferrari's...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Kimi Antonelli: British GP setback “makes the fire grow even more” in F1 title fight
Kimi Antonelli has seen his Formula 1 championship lead shrink to just 25 points over nearest rival George Russell and 32 over Ferrari challenger Lewis Hamilton in the space of three race weekends.Where Antonelli struggled for outright performance during last...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The statistics behind Ferrari’s 250th F1 win
Ferrari has been chasing a world title since 2008 in the constructors' championship and 2007 in the drivers' championship, but remains the most successful team in Formula 1. Winner of the British Grand Prix on Sunday, Charles Leclerc even allowed...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error.The timing screens briefly displayed the message...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
George Russell urged to change approach to fight for 2026 F1 title
Juan Pablo Montoya has urged George Russell to stop focusing on his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and instead concentrate on adapting his own driving style if he hopes to challenge for the championship.Russell finished second at the British Grand Prix...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Who slept worst after the F1 British GP: Max Verstappen
First things first: I can’t picture Max Verstappen actually having sleepless nights. Not with four world championships under his belt, a loving family at home, and plenty of enticing options tempting him outside of Formula 1.And yet, the fact that things...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Who slept best after the F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc
It must not be easy to be a top athlete these days. Perhaps not so much when you're winning - because praise comes from all angles, and it's great to feel loved and appreciated. But winning isn't easy when you're...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Juan Pablo Montoya calls for F1 rule change after Kimi Antonelli penalty
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has called for a track limits rule rethink after Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli was penalised during the British Grand Prix.The Italian driver had been on course to challenge Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the victory...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Winners and losers from F1 British GP
We're at that frantic point of the 2026 Formula 1 season where races are coming thick and fast.And top performing teams can either inflict a lot of damage on their rivals, or catch up after a botched start to 2026.Winner: Charles LeclercLast...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP
Carlos Sainz was hit with a rare penalty following the 2026 British Grand Prix after the Williams Formula 1 driver incorrectly unlapped himself under a late safety car.A lap 46 crash from Max Verstappen at Stowe caused Sunday’s Silverstone race to be...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
John Elkann releases statement after Ferrari F1 British GP milestone
Ferrari president John Elkann has reacted to Charles Leclerc's victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix, which marked the Maranello outfit's 250th grand prix victory.After starting from second on the grid, Leclerc took the lead at the race start, overtaking...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lance Stroll got three penalties in nine laps at Silverstone
In an otherwise anonymous race, Lance Stroll managed to get noticed at Silverstone by collecting three penalties in the space of just nine laps, each one for exceeding track limits.The Aston Martin driver had little chance of shining in Sunday's race...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Red Bull understands Max Verstappen’s anger after “super dangerous” British GP retirement
Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run.Verstappen had been in contention for third place at the time despite...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
How Charles Leclerc rediscovered his mojo to win F1 British GP
Charles Leclerc rediscovered his mojo by winning the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix and he has credited behind-the-scenes changes for doing so.The Ferrari driver overtook Mercedes polesitter Kimi Antonelli on lap one for his first victory since the 2024...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Mercedes won’t contest Kimi Antonelli’s British GP track limits penalty
The Mercedes Formula 1 team will not contest Kimi Antonelli's five-second penalty in the British GP as the championship leader finished outside the points.At Silverstone, Antonelli was running second, with a significant tyre life advantage on leader Charles Leclerc, when...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
George Russell: Performances must improve to become 2026 F1 champion
George Russell has called upon himself to improve his performances to become the 2026 Formula 1 world champion after early domination from Kimi Antonelli.Russell was the pre-season favourite due to Mercedes being expected to master the regulation switch and although...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Why Lewis Hamilton keeps British GP podium despite yellow-flag sanction
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton will keep his third place in the British Grand Prix after getting off with a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement.Hamilton was investigated by the FIA race stewards for allegedly speeding through a yellow-flag zone during the...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Max Verstappen “fed up” with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Ralf Schumacher makes bold Ferrari F1 title claim after British GP win
Following a dramatic British Grand Prix, former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher has declared Ferrari a genuine championship contender.The Maranello outfit celebrated a historic milestone at Silverstone, with Charles Leclerc securing the team's 250th grand...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff reveals how close Kimi Antonelli came to a Silverstone win
Kimi Antonelli left Silverstone empty-handed after suffering a mechanical failure during the British Grand Prix - but before that he had been firmly in contention for victory.Having delayed his pitstop by 10 laps compared to Charles Leclerc, the Mercedes Formula 1...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 drivers go viral after multiple LEGO cars beached during chaotic British GP parade
Formula 1's pre-race drivers' parade for the British Grand Prix took a hilarious turn on Sunday when multiple drivers beached their LEGO minicars in the Silverstone gravel traps.The grid was tasked with completing the traditional lap of the circuit in...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle declares Kimi Antonelli the driver to beat after Silverstone sprint win
Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle has argued that Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is now the clear benchmark in the 2026 championship after an impressive sprint race victory at Silverstone.Antonelli, now in his second season in the series, has...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
George Russell perplexed by top speed deficit at F1 British GP
George Russell is perplexed by the speed deficit he holds to fellow Mercedes-powered cars at this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix after another disappointing qualifying.The Mercedes driver will start Sunday’s race at Silverstone from fourth on the grid, behind his...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Here’s the starting grid for F1 British GP – with a new penalty
1 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 2 Charles Leclerc(Ferrari)3 Lewis Hamilton(Ferrari) 4 George ...Keep readingRead source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“There is no point racing like this” – Max Verstappen reveals Red Bull power unit issue
After surprising even himself with third place in sprint qualifying, Verstappen's qualifying session for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix turned into a major disappointment.For the first time since Baku 2024, Verstappen was beaten by a team-mate in Q3 –...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff: “Emotional” Fred Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari
Toto Wolff reckons the “very emotional” Fred Vasseur failed to interpret his comments about Ferrari and its upgrades in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in the manner that they were intended.This has been a developing storyline at the British Grand...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Jenson Button names key figure behind Kimi Antonelli’s stunning Mercedes form
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has heaped praise on Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington for his "calming" influence on Kimi Antonelli after the Italian teenager secured pole position for the British Grand Prix.Antonelli has been one of the biggest...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 British GP: Kimi Antonelli beats Charles Leclerc to pole position
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has snared his fifth pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the British Grand Prix, defeating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at a sunny Silverstone as George Russell faded.Antonelli improved on his first Q3 run to secure...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle explains why Lewis Hamilton is finally thriving at Ferrari
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that Lewis Hamilton's spectacular return to form in 2026 is down to the seven-time champion finally building trust with Ferrari.After a highly anticipated but difficult 2025 campaign, in...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris arrives at British GP in stunning classic Jaguar
McLaren's Lando Norris caught the attention of fans by arriving ahead of Friday's practice and sprint qualifying for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix weekend in a classic Jaguar E-type 4.2.The 1960s British sports car is a fitting addition to...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Liam Lawson escapes penalty for “aggressive” British GP sprint defence versus Isack Hadjar
Liam Lawson held on to his point for finishing eighth in the British Grand Prix sprint race after receiving a warning for moving in front of Isack Hadjar under braking - as Hadjar told stewards that it was not worth a...Read source
MOFIA·Motorsport.com·
Zak Brown delivers McLaren F1 turnaround timeline
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has insisted his team has the capacity to overtake its rivals to produce the fastest car on the Formula 1 grid before the current regulation cycle ends. Speaking to former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton on...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Lando Norris reveals how winning F1 championship changed him
Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris believes securing his maiden title has made him a more relaxed and confident driver.Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the McLaren driver detailed the mental shift that followed his championship victory. After...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Zak Brown explains how McLaren ended toxic blame culture
Zak Brown has opened up about the cultural overhaul required to transform McLaren from an underperforming outfit into the constructors' champion.When Brown first took the reins at the Woking outfit, the team was in a competitive slump. Beyond on-track performance...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 British GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Silverstone with Lewis Hamilton on sprint pole after edging Kimi Antonelli in a tight sprint qualifying session at the British GP.Hamilton beat the Mercedes championship leader by just 0.011s to take his first sprint pole...Read source
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Toto Wolff turns heads at Silverstone with rare classic Mercedes estimated at $3.5million
Mercedes Formula 1 team chief Toto Wolff turned heads with his entrance to the Silverstone paddock ahead of the only practice session and sprint qualifying today.While Wolff and his wife, F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff, are frequently seen driving...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Jacques Villeneuve defends Lewis Hamilton over F1 retirement claims
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has defended Lewis Hamilton, dismissing suggestions that the seven-time champion should have considered hanging up his helmet during his struggles in recent years.Following a challenging end to his otherwise successful stint at Mercedes, where...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
The brake damage that hit Lando Norris in F1 British GP sprint qualifying
McLaren’s expectations heading into the British Grand Prix were never particularly high with its less aerodynamically efficient MCL40. The Woking outfit is lagging on drag and energy management compared to its front running rivals - Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
What disappointed Kimi Antonelli after being beaten to pole position in British GP sprint qualifying
Lewis Hamilton topped practice for the British Grand Prix by two tenths of a second from Kimi Antonelli, then edged him out of pole position for Saturday's sprint race by the altogether narrower margin of 0.011s.Despite the final order of...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
“They scared me yesterday” – Lewis Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 British GP sprint
1 Lewis Hamilton(Ferrari) 2 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)3 Max Verstappen(Red Bull) 4 Charles ...Keep readingRead source
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F1 British GP: Lewis Hamilton claims sprint pole ahead of Kimi Antonelli
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula 1's British Grand Prix sprint, holding off his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone.In a single-lap shoot-out on soft tyres, Antonelli set the provisionally fastest time, only for Hamilton to dip...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Martin Brundle explains why Max Verstappen McLaren rumours are no surprise
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has dismissed the recent flurry of speculation linking four-time champion Max Verstappen with a switch to McLaren, insisting that such paddock rumours are standard practice within the series.Despite holding a...Read source
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Why McLaren won’t have Mercedes’ new power unit for F1 British Grand Prix
While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria with a new power unit specification.In Mercedes' case, however, it was not an ADUO step but a reliability upgrade...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Adele tries McLaren F1 simulator in behind-the-scenes visit to headquarters
British singer-songwriter Adele recently paid a surprise visit to the McLaren Technology Centre, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of the Woking outfit and putting her driving skills to the test in the team's simulator.The multi-Grammy Award winner...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
F1 British GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Silverstone this weekend after a chaotic Austrian grand prix, where George Russell took a much-needed win to strengthen his title push.The Mercedes driver arrives at his home race with fresh momentum after cutting into team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
“Deficit could be twice as big” – Why Ferrari expects “tough” F1 weekends at Silverstone and Spa
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go.That is partly because of...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
How “charging station” Silverstone will really look different in F1 2026
If you thought Formula 1's favourite water cooler topic of energy management had gone away because of the band-aid fixes applied in Miami and the bigger changes agreed for 2027, then think again.Recent races at circuits where cars were less energy...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Why Kimi Antonelli is more positive about F1 title chance despite “bad weekend” in Austria
The Austrian Grand Prix actually gave championship leader Kimi Antonelli more confidence that he can win the 2026 Formula 1 world title despite it being a “bad weekend”.Antonelli made a blistering start to round eight by topping two practice sessions...Read source
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Fernando Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin’s F1 Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his future
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with just one...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Fernando Alonso: Silverstone will be “very different and not fun to drive” in 2026 F1 cars
Silverstone's distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle.Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that he...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Silverstone redemption: How Kimi Antonelli bounces back and manages F1 pressure
Kimi Antonelli arrived in the Silverstone Formula 1 paddock wearing a brand‑new blue uniform, the same one adopted by the entire Mercedes team. In his hands, he proudly carried a scale model of the famous Blue Wonder, the historic vehicle...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
F1 drivers to take to Lego minicars at British GP
Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego...Read source
MODrivers·Motorsport.com·
Carlos Sainz “not really” considering F1 future beyond Williams until summer break
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is out of contract with the Grove team at the end of 2026, but admits he will “not really” consider where his F1 future lies until the championship’s summer break.The Spaniard joined Williams for...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
‘Having Max Verstappen in the car cheaper than improving it’ – Bernie Ecclestone on F1 star’s future
Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1 is a hot topic in the paddock at present, as rumours swirl about a possible move to McLaren, the prospect of another year at Red Bull, and even an exit off the back of...Read source
MOLatest·Motorsport.com·
Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by visiting...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
McLaren searching for answers behind losses to Mercedes on straights, despite same F1 power unit
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Cadillac marks 250 years of American independence with British GP livery
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has unveiled a special livery to mark 250 years of American independence, which it will run at the British Grand Prix this weekend.Cadillac, which made its F1 debut this season at the Australian Grand Prix...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Five things to look out for at the F1 British GP
Formula 1 enjoyed an afternoon of chaotic racing last time out in Austria, and Silverstone could be the perfect site for a repeat performance this weekend.The British Grand Prix weekend hosts a sprint race on Saturday, so teams will have...Read source
MOTeams·Motorsport.com·
Oliver Bearman warns Haas risks being outdeveloped in F1 2026
Oliver Bearman warned that his Haas Formula 1 team could lose out to its rivals if it doesn't speed up its rate of development after he finished 14th and out of the points in Austria.Bearman had a strong start to...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Williams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September.The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
McLaren launches Google Gemini livery for F1 British GP
McLaren has launched a one-off Google Gemini Formula 1 livery to be used for its home event this weekend at the British Grand Prix.The Woking outfit will race in a predominantly chrome colour scheme at Silverstone as part of its...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Valtteri Bottas calls for Cadillac reliability fixes: ‘We can’t learn if we don’t finish’
Valtteri Bottas says Cadillac must improve its poor Formula 1 reliability record after both he and Sergio Perez retired early from the Austrian Grand Prix with brake fires.The Spielberg race continued a trend as Cadillac suffered a spate of reliability issues...Read source
MORace Weekend·Motorsport.com·
Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli will never make the same mistakes again, which lost him a better shot at Austrian Grand Prix victory.The Italian saw his world championship lead trimmed to 40 points following George Russell’s...Read source