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RATeams·racer-com·
Stella rejects Wolff claim that Mercedes can’t afford F1 car developments
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella takes issue with the claim of his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff that his team doesn’t have the money to put developments on the car beyond its current plan due to Formula 1’s cost cap system.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Colapinto retained by Alpine F1 team alongside Gasly for 2027
Alpine has confirmed Franco Colapinto will remain with the Formula 1 team in 2027 as part of an unchanged driver line-up alongside Pierre Gasly.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli says Mercedes no longer has F1’s fastest car
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes doesn’t have the fastest car in Formula 1 any longer after Lando Norris’ win at the Dutch Grand Prix secured back-to-back victories for McLaren.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
No F1 power adjustments after latest FIA analysis
The FIA has released the findings of its latest power unit performance monitoring period and offered up no additional development and upgrade opportunities (ADUO) to manufacturers.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Lawson satisfied after late Red Bull call-up at Zandvoort
Liam Lawson says he wasn’t given enough time in last year's Red Bull to truly compare any improvements the team has made since, following his appearance in Sunday's Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix. Red Bull promoted Lawson in place of...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, August 26
IndyCar’s D.C. day, TWG’s challenges and IMSA’s future among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Verstappen to take on 100 go-kart drivers live on ESPN
Max Verstappen will take on the challenge of starting at the back of the field against 100 go-kart drivers and trying to overtake them all, in a live event to be broadcast on ESPN on Disney+.The challenge - dubbed ‘Max...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Alonso encouraged by Aston Martin’s updates, but still wants more from Honda
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin needs more consistency from its upgraded Honda power unit despite securing a season’s-best ninth place in Sunday's Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.Honda brought a new specification of power unit to Zandvoort, one race after Aston...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton frustrated by Ferrari’s indecision at Dutch GP
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari needs to learn from the way Mercedes executed team orders in search of maximum points during Sunday's Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix.Kimi Antonelli took an extra pit stop that dropped him behind George Russell during a...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Norris shows McLaren the path toward an F1 title fightback
The dominant start to 2026 that Mercedes had feels a long time ago right now, after a run of just two victories in the past six Formula 1 races, and in Zandvoort Lando Norris showed the defense of his crown...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Verstappen admits getting caught out in huge Dutch GP crash
Max Verstappen says he was too eager on the throttle but has had worse impacts than his huge crash on the opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix that caused a red flag.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Wolff defends team orders as Russell backs Mercedes’ rules
Team principal Toto Wolff says asking George Russell to move over for teammate Kimi Antonelli late in the Dutch Grand Prix was a reflection of the way Mercedes has always agreed how it would impose team orders.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Norris outpaces Antonelli for Dutch GP win
World champion makes it two Grand Prix wins in a row for McLaren.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Antonelli getting a wake-up call in Zandvoort amid Russell rebound
Kimi Antonelli says the way his Dutch Grand Prix weekend has gone so far has been a wake-up call, after finishing behind Mercedes teammate George Russell in every competitive session so far.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Despite pole win, Norris uncertain of Dutch GP race pace
Lando Norris believes he will face a tough task trying to win the Dutch Grand Prix due to McLaren’s strengths and weaknesses, despite securing a second consecutive pole position.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Norris beats Russell to Dutch GP pole
Lando Norris has taken his second consecutive grand prix pole position after seeing off both Mercedes drivers and his McLaren teammate in a drizzly qualifying hour at the Dutch Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell cruises to F1 Sprint victory in Zandvoort
Russell’s victory chances were set up by a good start from pole to keep him ahead of front-row starter Lando Norris at the first turn.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell rebuilds confidence with F1 Sprint pole, while Antonelli is slowed by floor damage
George Russell says he arrived at the Dutch Grand Prix with lower confidence than usual due to his 2026 season so far, but that his Sprint pole position provided a timely boost.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell beats Norris to Dutch GP Sprint pole
George Russell has taken his third Sprint pole of the Formula 1 season in a tightly contested qualifying session that saw the top four drivers separated by less than 0.1s.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Dutch Grand Prix
Ferrari, McLaren, Alpine and Aston Martin have the biggest upgrade packages as the 2026 season resumes with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli tops Norris in Dutch GP practice
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the sole practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris and George Russell.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Why Verstappen’s in for the long haul with Red Bull and F1
Max Verstappen says there were encouraging talks that played a part in securing his commitment, but also highlights the length of his new deal as potentially taking him into the sport’s next era.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Jets owner Johnson invests in Aston Martin F1 team
Aston Martin has announced New York Jets owner Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Formula 1 team.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Lawson sees clear differences in his second chance with Red Bull
Liam Lawson says he is facing a different situation at Red Bull as he makes a substitute appearance for the team at the Dutch Grand Prix, compared to his previous and disappointingly brief stint in 2025.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Tsunoda’s management probing for IndyCar opportunities
Yuki Tsunoda’s manager Diego Menchaca has been actively exploring options for his client in the IndyCar Series.RACER understands conversations have taken place with nearly half of the 10 full-time teams to determine whether opportunities exist for the Formula 1 veteran...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
TWG Global says its motorsport properties are not for sale
TWG Global says it is not considering the sale of any elements of TWG Motorsport, including the Cadillac Formula 1 Team.Read source
RARumours·racer-com·
Verstappen commits to Red Bull through 2030
The four-time world champion’s future has been the center of speculation on multiple occasions in recent seasons, with this year seeing him linked with a potential move to McLaren as well as Mercedes. However, Verstappen has now ended the uncertainty...Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Sainz signs multi-year contract extension with Williams
Carlos Sainz has committed his future to Williams by signing a new multi-year contract with the team.Following confirmation of Alex Albon’s new deal on Tuesday, Sainz ensures it will be an unchanged line-up for Williams in 2027. The Spaniard joined...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hadjar to miss Dutch GP through injury, Lawson in at Red Bull
Isack Hadjar will miss this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during the summer shutdown, with Red Bull confirming Liam Lawson as his replacement.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, August 19
Markham plus and minus, and writers’ favorite cars and least-favorite tracks among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Honda’s new engine an ‘important milestone’ in Aston Martin partnership
Aston Martin will have use of an updated Honda power unit for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Albon extends Williams deal through 2027
Alex Albon will remain with Williams for 2027, extending his stay with the team to six seasons.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Why F1’s push for overtaking is oversimplified
What is overtaking? The obvious answer is that it’s one car going past another. When it comes to racing, not just in Formula 1 but all forms of motorsport, built on cars physically battling with each other wheel-to-wheel, it is...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Momentum from developments can bring McLaren into title contention – Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella thinks McLaren can bring itself back into championship contention now its development has kicked off.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Early focus has left Mercedes out of step in development race – Allison
Mercedes technical director James Allison says his team is out of sync with its rivals after pushing launch car ‘harder than ever’.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Towriss wanted new team leadership for Cadillac F1’s development
“It was my decision, it wasn't a mutual decision,” says Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss of the unexpected move to replace former team principal Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Have we underestimated Red Bull’s achievements?
We’ve become so accustomed to Red Bull and Max Verstappen being a race-winning and championship-contending team in recent seasons, but as Chris Medland notes, the circumstances this time are quite different.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Vasseur promises engine improvements as Ferrari chases Mercedes
Team principal Fred Vasseur says Ferrari will deliver power unit improvements as it looks to close the gap to Mercedes and increase the pressure in Formula 1's championship fight.Ferrari has two additional development and upgrade opportunities (ADUO) this season based...Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
For drivers, navigating F1’s silly season has become more complicated than ever
Formula 1’s driver market was once a carousel that spun continually, offering the tantalizing opportunity for drivers and teams to change their circumstances dramatically with one good decision. Now it's more complicated, as Edd Straw explains.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 team principal
Marcin Budkowski has taken over as Cadillac F1 team principal in what the team says was a planned change as it moves on from its launch phase and begins chasing performance.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
With the F1 title out of reach, Piastri’s finding freedom to experiment
McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he has been able to take a more experimental approach to his driving during the current Formula 1 season since he's not dealing with the title pressure he was facing in 2025.McLaren had the dominant car...Read source- RA
Latest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, August 12
Championship domination conspiracy theories, tougher paths for newcomers and Corvette Daytona memories among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source 
RATeams·racer-com·
No team orders at Racing Bulls as team chases best-ever F1 constructors’ championship finish
Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad will be allowed to continue fighting each other as often as possible as Racing Bulls looks to secure a top five championship finish for the first time, says team principal Alan Permane.The two Red Bull...Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
What’s it like to be a racing driver who’s not racing?
Jak Crawford has plenty to keep him busy in his role as Aston Martin Racing's third driver. But what's it like to be watching from pit lane when the flag drops on race day?Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Negotiations ‘progressing well’ for F1 race in Africa, says Domenicali
Formula 1 is making good progress towards adding a race on the African continent in future, according to CEO and president Stefano Domenicali.The world championship has not visited the continent since 1993 (ED: the 1993 South African GP, main image)...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Hadjar proves second Red Bull car is no longer a weakness – Mekies
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies believes Isack Hadjar’s peformances and results show the team is successfully addressing a past weakness with its second car.Hadjar was promoted after just one year at Racing Bulls to partner Max Verstappen this year...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
For F1 drivers, even the summer break is something to be optimized
F1's summer break isn’t a time of year where drivers are solely heading off on holiday with no consequence. While it offers a chance to both reset and refresh mentally in order to tackle the rest of the season, there’s...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
From the pages of RACER: The Formula 1 season, reimagined
What race fan hasn’t looked at the Formula 1 schedule and thought they could do better? We do it every year, especially as the calendar slips ever further away from “traditional” courses to attend indistinct venues with vanilla layouts and...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Turning a worm into a butterfly: Cadillac’s debut year to date
Cadillac F1's Dan Towriss shares the good and the bad from the first half of the team's debut season.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Hamilton says it’s on him to avoid more penalties in remaining GPs
Lewis Hamilton expects a stronger second half of the season for himself and Ferrari, but acknowledges he needs to avoid penalties after Formula 1’s mid-season break.Ferrari has been the most consistent challenger to Mercedes so far this year, with Hamilton...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, August 5
Welcome to the RACER Mailbag. Questions for any of RACER’s writers can be sent to mailbag@racer.com. We love hearing your comments and opinions, but letters that include a question are more likely to be published. Questions received after 12pm ET...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
US GP on target for record crowd
The United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas is closing in on a record attendance for this year’s race, following earlier concerns that Formula 1's new regulations might hurt demand for tickets.Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Perez silenced private doubts with Cadillac F1 return
Sergio Perez admits he had doubts about whether he should return to Formula 1 before signing with Cadillac after a year on the sidelines, but believes he has proven his abilities even in uncompetitive machinery.Red Bull dropped Perez at the...Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Antonelli’s already on top, but he’s still not the finished article
Kimi Antonelli holds a 50 point lead in the championship at the summer break, but there's more to come from the Mercedes driver who is still developing.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
New RACER magazine gets into reimagining mode
You will discover that a substantive part of our latest RACER magazine, The Racing Reimagined Issue, is for those who keep an open mind. It’s not just about eclecticism; it’s about understanding the broader picture of where our beloved sport...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
2026 Formula 1 mid-season report card
As the F1 world heads into its summer break, Chris Medland takes stock of how each of the 11 teams have performed through the first half of the season.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Norris sure McLaren not yet close to car’s potential
Lando Norris says McLaren does not yet fully understand its 2026 car and has the potential to be far more competitive when it clicks, following his win in the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
F1’s summer break couldn’t come soon enough for Russell
George Russell says he needs Formula 1's summer shutdown to give himself a break after experiencing what he describes as the worst run in his racing career.Mercedes has delivered the most competitive car on the grid so far this year...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
NFL clashes less of a concern for U.S. F1 races now, says COTA’s Epstein
Football clashes less of a concern for US races now - EpsteinCircuit of the Americas chairman Bobby Epstein says Formula 1 does not have to be as worried about going up against college football and NFL games in the United...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
F1 to make final ’26 calendar call in September, rules out extra U.S. race due to NFL
Formula 1 will make a decision on the final two rounds of the 2026 season in mid-September at the earliest, with any replacement race to be held in Europe to avoid further clashing with the NFL season in the United...Read source- RA
Latest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, July 29
Dueling fan bases, grooves/passing lanes and how to eliminate randomness among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source 
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Aston Martin raised its baseline with Hungarian GP upgrades – Alonso
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin’s B-spec car delivered what was expected in last weekend's Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix, and gives the team a new baseline to work with moving forward.Aston Martin changed its development plan at the start of...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
COTA willing to help F1 but post-Vegas race unlikely – Epstein
Circuit of the Americas will help F1 if it needs to fill holes in the calendar, but chairman Bobby Epstein doesn't expect to hold a race after the Las Vegas Grand Prix.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Red Bull confirms Lagrue as Red Bull Junior Program director from 2027
Red Bull has poached Mercedes' long-time driver development chief Gwen Lagrue to lead its own junior program following the departure of Helmut Marko.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Ugochukwu drawing interest across F1 paddock
American driver Ugo Ugochukwu has attracted interest from a number of Formula 1 teams as he fights for this year's Formula 3 championship, RACER understands. The 19-year-old is in the F3 title picture in his second season in the series...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Verstappen doesn’t understand how he finished second in Hungarian GP after car struggles
Max Verstappen called his scond place at the Hungarian Grand Prix an "overperformance", the result coming in spite of continued car difficulties.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Wolff slams ‘Teletubbies’ engineers over Antonelli traffic
Toto Wolff was less than impressed with traffic interfering with the racing between Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Will McLaren’s Budapest breakthrough turn the tide?
The reigning F1 world champions’ first win of the season was all the more encouraging for how decisive its race pace advantage looked.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton questions late pit stop as podium slips away
Lewis Hamilton feels he missed out on a podium finish in the Hungarian Grand Prix as a result of Ferrari’s late call to make a pit stop under virtual safety car that cost him track position.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Sainz defends Piastri contact amid blue flag issues
Carlos Sainz downplayed his contact with Oscar Piastri in the Hungarian Grand Prix, suggesting the McLaren driver could have taken more care due to a blue flag system failure.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Piastri fumes at Sainz but tapers down McLaren criticism
Oscar Piastri says Carlos Sainz should “look in the mirror a bit” after branding their collision during the Hungarian Grand Prix as “unacceptable.”Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Norris puts McLaren back on top with dominating Hungarian GP win
Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix in decisive fashion after McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri was hit by lapped traffic while attempting to defend his lead and then retired with gearbox trouble.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Malaysia back on F1 calendar as Bahrain stand-in
The Sepang International Circuit will return to Formula 1 later this year as host for the postponed Bahrain Grand Prix, which will be known as "the 2026 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia."Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
How Norris shifted Hungary’s qualifying formbook from red to papaya
The Hungaroring was expected to suit the Scuderia’s 2026 car, but as McLaren learned from its upgrade and Lando Norris grew in confidence, the combination managed to make a step forward on Saturday.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Antonelli gets grid penalty for yellow flag infringement
Kimi Antonelli has been given a three-place grid penalty for not slowing sufficiently under yellow flags in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Mercedes changes Russell’s power unit without penalty after qualifying issue
George Russell will use a new power unit for the Hungarian Grand Prix after a water leak forced him to stop on track at the end of qualifying, but has avoided a grid penalty.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Hamilton demoted from front row for impeding Piastri
Lewis Hamilton has lost his front row start and been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Oscar Piastri in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Norris outduels Ferraris for Hungarian GP pole
Defending world champion Lando Norris claimed his first grand prix pole position of the season after pipping Lewis Hamilton for the fastest time in qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Norris tops tight third Hungarian GP practice
Lando Norris led a hotly contested final practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix in a tight scrap with Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Herta seeing IndyCar similarities after latest F1 outing
“As far as the ability to be on the brake and combine into the corner, the F1 car is probably closer to an IndyCar, if anything," Colton Herta says after second practice opportunity with Cadillac.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Hamilton leads dominant Ferrari 1-2 in second Hungarian GP practice
Lewis Hamilton bested Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc to top spot in the second practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix despite both drivers having their first flying laps interrupted by red flags.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Newey sees signs new Aston Martin will put an end to ‘complete nightmare’ start
Adrian Newey says the initial indications from Aston Martin’s new car are promising, as he looks to move on from the “complete nightmare” 2026 season so far at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Leclerc fastest before hitting trouble in opening Hungarian GP practice
Charles Leclerc dominated opening practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix but retired from the session early with an apparent gearbox problem.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix
Aston Martin’s B-spec car headlines a large number of upgrades at the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
COTA expands USGP weekend with ‘Grand PrixView Thursday’
Intended as an accessible way for Austinites and race fans to see what the COTA campus has become, Grand PrixView Thursday opens the property before the busiest part of race weekend and gives fans more ways to experience the United...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Bahrain? Malaysia? F1’s calendar calls keep coming
When Formula 1 announced the postponement of the two races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia - originally due to take place back in April – it left the door open for the rescheduling of either event.The war in Iran was...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Relief for Russell as Mercedes identifies incorrect calibration as cause of straight-line issues
George Russell says Mercedes has identified the cause of his power unit deployment issues in recent races as incorrect calibration that takes a weight off his mind ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Lapping the Hungaroring, with Sergio Perez
The Hungarian Grand Prix has had a tendency to deliver drama and good racing in recent years, after previously taking place at one of the toughest venues to overtake on across the calendar. With a best finish of third in...Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Red Bull to sign Lagrue from Mercedes driver development program
Red Bull is set to sign Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes to head up its driver development program.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Aston Martin rejects suggestions its B-spec car is ‘make-or-break’ in Hungary
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack says the importance of the team’s B-spec car at the Hungarian Grand Prix should not be viewed as make-or-break.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
McLaren introducing another significant upgrade package in Hungary
McLaren will introduce what it describes as “a valuable package of upgrades” at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where team reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli is set to make another FP1 appearance.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Wolff feeling pain of Russell’s lost points in Mercedes’ F1 title battle
Toto Wolff says it’s not just George Russell within Mercedes who is frustrated by lost points in grands prix as Mercedes is also failing to pull clear in F1's constructors’ championship.Russell retired on the opening lap of Sunday’s Belgian Grand...Read source- RA
Latest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, July 22
Bad weather luck and the ensuing decisions in Nashville, reflections on Kevin Cogan and potential options for turbos and hybrids among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source 
RATeams·racer-com·
Senna’s Acura NSX headed for the auction block
Long before McLaren named a limited run hypercar after him, there was only one road car you'd associate with the great Ayrton Senna: the Honda NSX. Senna and Honda had a strong relationship. He raced with the brand's engines for...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Belgian GP underscores Red Bull’s progress – Mekies
Isack Hadjar has been praised for his best race at Red Bull as team principal Laurent Mekies sees Red Bull now closing the gap to the top teams.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Verstappen encouraged by Spa performance despite ‘unlucky’ VSC costing him a chance at second
Max Verstappen was upbeat after the Belgian Grand Prix despite a Virtual Safety Car costing him a chance at a better result.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Leclerc ‘believed in the win until the end’ at Spa
He was passed late on by Kimi Antonelli, but Charles Leclerc believed he had a shot at the Belgian Grand Prix victory right until the end.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Learning on the fly: How drivers and teams fit Spa into F1’s 2026 power puzzle
Spa-Francorchamps highlighted the challenges of making the most of F1's 2026 power units on an energy-starved circuit.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Ferrari fined over mechanic incident as Hamilton rues penalty, damage
Lewis Hamilton disagreed with the penalty he received for contact with George Russell during the Belgian Grand Prix, but avoided further sanction as Ferrari has been fined for an incident that saw a mechanic hit in the pit lane.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Antonelli downplays big point lead after ‘lucky’ Spa gain
Mercedes teammate Russell's DNF leaves the six-race winner with a sizable championship advantage, but he notes there's a long way still to go.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli beats Leclerc to Belgian GP victory
Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead to 45 points after a sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell laments ‘dangerous’ lack of power before race-ending collision
Contact with Lewis Hamilton ended George Russell's race early, but his main takeaway was a lack of power beforehand.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Russell’s vindicated but Antonelli’s looking ever more formidable
While his Mercedes team has recognized George Russell's straight-line speed issues at Spa, that doesn't change the fact that his teammate looks a step ahead of the field.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Verstappen credits Hadjar role for his front row start
Max Verstappen gave credit to Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar for his role in earning the Dutchman a front row start at the Belgian Grand Prix.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Norris focusing on positives of P3 pace despite grid penalty
Lando Norris says the overall feeling was a positive one after he was able to qualify third fastest for the Belgian Grand Prix, despite facing a 10-place grid penalty.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton thanks Ferrari for repairs after FP3 crash, targets top three
Lewis Hamilton thanked his Ferrari team for repairing his car after his crash in FP3 at the Belgian Grand Prix, and sees good prospects for moving forward from fifth on the grid on Sunday.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli beats Verstappen to Belgian GP pole
Kimi Antonelli bested Max Verstappen to take a sixth pole position of the Formula 1 season at the Belgian Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli tops FP3 in Belgium after Hamilton crash
Kimi Antonelli topped the final practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix but Ferrari has a rebuild to do – and little time to do it – after a late crash for Lewis Hamilton.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli praises ‘massive turnaround’ by Mercedes after topping Friday
Kimi Antonelli says Mercedes had to produce a “massive turnaround” with its car between Friday practice sessions at the Belgian Grand Prix, after he set the fastest time in FP2.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Mercedes cars have turned up their power units, Norris says
Lando Norris says the Mercedes-powered cars have turned their power units up at the Belgian Grand Prix, while Red Bull and Ferrari perhaps haven’t.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli leads Norris and Verstappen in second Belgian GP practice
Kimi Antonelli set the pace in FP2 at the Belgian Grand Prix as four teams occupied the top four positions and George Russell struggled.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Verstappen tops Hamilton in first Belgian GP practice
Max Verstappen bested Lewis Hamilton to the fastest time of the opening practice session for the Belgian Grand Prix while the Mercedes drivers languished down the field.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
McLaren’s new rear wing is one of multiple upgrades being introduced by teams at the Belgian Grand Prix, with only Ferrari and Aston Martin not bringing new components.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Verstappen unfazed by Red Bull departures but keeping his future plans undefined
Max Verstappen offered no update regarding his future ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, but indicated he was not concerned by the number of personnel departing from Red Bull.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Will F1’s 2026 cars rise to the traditional challenges of Spa?
The regulations could have an impact on the sort of challenge Spa-Francorchamps' high-speed, flowing circuit provides to the drivers at this year's Belgian Grand Prix.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Lapping Spa-Francorchamps, with Isack Hadjar
As one of the most iconic circuits on the Formula 1 calendar, victory at Spa-Francorchamps carries that little bit extra weight for drivers at all levels. With a win in Formula 2 and points in his first F1 weekend at...Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Norris takes 10-place grid penalty as McLaren gets Merc PU update
Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix as McLaren receives the updated Mercedes power unit for the first time.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
F1 2026: Russell vs Antonelli, and are Hamilton and Ferrari really in the title fight?
Laurence Foster is joined by RACER's Formula 1 expert Chris Medland for the latest episode of RACER Weekly, digging into the storylines defining F1’s summer.Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's intra-team battle at Mercedes has tightened up over the last three...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
McLaren to run new rear wing at Belgian GP
McLaren says it will run a new rear wing assembly at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after having abandoned a planned test of a different design in Austria.The previous experimental wing – understood to be similar to the Red Bull...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Russell concedes points gap to Antonelli a fair reflection of their first-half performances
“He has done a better job than me this year to this point, so he deserves to be ahead of me," Russell says ahead of final two races before the summer break.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
A 30-year reunion creates special memories at Goodwood for Damon Hill and Williams
Reunited with the Williams FW18 at the Festival of Speed, Hill reflects on their magic 1996 F1 season together.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Leclerc canceling out the ‘noise’ but still not sure he’s over car struggles after Silverstone win
Charles Leclerc might have won at Silverstone, but he still doesn't think he's fully got over his struggles with Ferrari's car.Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Formula 1 monitoring Middle East situation as WEC decision looms
F1 is keeping an eye on developments in the Middle East as the World Endurance Championship explores moving two planned races in the region to Europe.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Leclerc has weathered the storm at Ferrari. Now the real work begins
Charles Leclerc has adapted and overcome as he waited for Ferrari to return to form, but if he's to bring the title back to the Scuderia, he needs to get the better of a resurgent Lewis HamiltonRead source
RARumours·racer-com·
Webber rejects ‘nonsense’ talk about Piastri angling to leave McLaren
Mark Webber says Oscar Piastri is focused on his long-term future with McLaren amid what he calls “nonsense” speculation that he is looking to leave the team.Links between Max Verstappen and McLaren have surfaced over the past month, and any...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Are Mercedes shortcomings enough to derail their F1 title hopes?
While it remains the favorite, the Silver Arrows have demonstrated some weaknesses that its rivals hope to exploit as they try to turn an expected cakewalk for season honors into a fight to the finish.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
Verstappen feeling the need for a reset after Silverstone’s ‘super dangerous’ car issue
“I mean, it would be a very zen person to be optimistic at the moment with what's happening again [at Silverstone],” Red Bull driver says.Read source- RA
Drivers·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, July 8
Lundgaard vs VeeKay, Arrow McLaren's driver choices and parsing the fine print on super license points among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source 
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
‘The momentum is there’ for Antonelli despite second DNF in three races
Kimi Antonelli's recent results have been a long way from his five-race winning streak earlier in the year, but he says his speed shows the momentum is still with him.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton says he wouldn’t have made late stop at Silverstone if he knew position was at risk
A late stop for Lewis Hamilton in the British Grand Prix cost him second place, and had he known that would happen, he says he would've questioned the team's call.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Cadillac F1 set to strengthen engineering team with Red Bull’s Monaghan
Cadillac F1 has poached Red Bull's chief engineer for car engineering Paul Monaghan to bolster its technical firepower.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell still concerned by poor pace despite Silverstone podium
George Russell says his performances need to improve if he wants to fight for the Formula 1 drivers’ championship, despite finishing second in Sunday's British Grand Prix.Kimi Antonelli won Saturday’s Sprint at Silverstone and was hunting down Charles Leclerc in...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Making sense of that frustrating and confusing British GP finish
There were a number of moments during the British Grand Prix that felt like the application of the regulations was unfair, but take a step back at the decisions taken post-race and it looks more like a case that the...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Quashing negativity makes British GP win especially sweet for Leclerc
Charles Leclerc says his form this season has led to negativity and “narratives being created” that make his victory in the British Grand Prix even more impactful.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
FIA explains lack of race restart at end of British Grand Prix
The FIA says a software error made it appear that there would be a late race restart at the British Grand Prix, with protocol followed that saw the race end under a safety car.Read source
RAFIA·racer-com·
Hamilton escapes penalty over yellow flag infringement
Lewis Hamilton has retained his third place in the British Grand Prix after escaping a time penalty for not slowing for a yellow flag.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Leclerc puts Ferrari back on top with British GP victory
Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the British Grand Prix after an anti-climactic ending in which the safety car failed to return to pit lane one lap from the finish. Pole-getter and championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished outside the points with...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Qualifying progress more important than P2 result for Leclerc
Charles Leclerc says he is more encouraged by the progress he has made in regaining the feeling for his Ferrari's handling during qualifying than his actual front row grid position at the British Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Russell puzzled by top speed deficit to Antonelli, McLarens
George Russell says he has been hampered by a straight-line speed deficit to other Mercedes-powered cars after qualifying fourth at the British Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli holds off Ferraris for British GP pole
Title leader Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth pole position of the season in a commanding qualifying performance at the British Grand Prix.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli encouraged by Mercedes race pace as Hamilton sees Ferrari power deficit looming larger
The Sprint has left Kimi Antonelli positive ahead of the British Grand Prix, but Lewis Hamilton is wary of Ferrari's deficit.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Antonelli beats Hamilton in Silverstone Sprint
Kimi Antonelli prevailed in a duel with Lewis Hamilton to win the Sprint at Silverstone.Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
‘Incredible’ Ferrari step at Silverstone shocks Mercedes drivers
Kimi Antonelli says Ferrari has made an “incredible” step forward at the British Grand Prix, while Mercedes teammate George Russell was left trying to understand the pecking order after Sprint qualifying.Lewis Hamilton took pole position for the Sprint after topping...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Sprint pole at Silverstone an ‘amazing surprise’ for Hamilton
Ferrari’s straight-line deficit in Austria had led to concerns it would struggle to compete with Mercedes at the high-speed Silverstone circuit, but Hamilton topped FP1 and then duly remained unbeaten throughout all three sections of Sprint qualifying.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton holds off Antonelli for Silverstone Sprint pole
Lewis Hamilton delighted his home crowd with pole position for the Sprint at the British Grand Prix, as he beat Kimi Antonelli by just 0.011s.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Cadillac judging Herta on F1 outings rather than F2
Cadillac will judge Colton Herta more on his Formula 1-related work rather than his Formula 2 results, according to TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton tops Antonelli in British GP practice
Lewis Hamilton topped the sole practice session at the British Grand Prix ahead of Sprint qualifying later today.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Technical updates: 2026 British Grand Prix
With the race being the second half of a back-to-back weekend pairing with Austria, the majority of major components were introduced a week ago to get maximum return across the two events.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Hamilton expects power deficit to hurt Ferrari at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's power deficit could be an even bigger handicap at the British GP than it was in Austria, while he talks up the title chances of a resurgent Verstappen.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
How seriously should we take Verstappen-to-McLaren talk?
There are a number of times when what Max Verstappen says makes headlines, as he is generally one of the most outspoken drivers on the grid. But there are other times when it’s what Verstappen doesn’t say that’s as much...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Alonso says Aston upgrades won’t determine his decision about his future
“I will think over the summer break,” Alonso said. “I cannot say that it's really connected. If the car is good or bad, there are other factors that I need to think about. Maybe the car is super good and...Read source
RALatest·racer-com·
Lapping Silverstone with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris
Silverstone is often one of the highlights of the year for F1 drivers thanks to the high-speed nature of the circuit and the rapid changes of direction, but how different will this year's experience be? Two local stars share their...Read source
RADrivers·racer-com·
‘I’ve never given him driving advice’ – Bryan Herta on Colton’s F1 dream
After a race-winning career as an IndyCar driver, Bryan Herta’s not letting up outside of the cockpit. He’s calling strategy in the NTT IndyCar Series for Andretti Global ace Kyle Kirkwood, building a powerhouse race team in Bryan Herta Autosport...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Verstappen says Red Bull has to find more consistency to make another 2025-style comeback possible
Max Verstappen says Red Bull still has time on its side but needs to be stronger all-round in order to be able to dream of a 2025-style world championship comeback.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
The more the merrier in F1 title fight, Russell says
George Russell says he would love more drivers to be in contention for the Formula 1 world championship, after closing the gap to Kimi Antonelli to 40 points at the Austrian Grand Prix.Read source- RA
Latest·racer-com·
The RACER Mailbag, July 1
Why VSC is always or never or sometimes better, what is and isn't BoP and thoughts on the IMSA points system among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.Read source 
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Newey confirms major Aston Martin update for Hungary after ‘difficult period’ with health
Adrian Newey says Aston Martin’s major upgrade is set to be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix as he recovers from a “difficult period” with his health.The Aston Martin team principal joined mid-way through last season and believes the delays...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Why aren’t female F1 team principals more common?
There hasn't been a female team principal in F1 since Claire Williams departed Williams in 2020. She has a few theories as to why.Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Stefan Johansson on Senna, Ferrari, and the wildest era of Formula 1
Stefan Johansson joins Racers Unchained for a wide-ranging conversation about one of the most fascinating careers in motorsport.From racing in Formula 1 alongside legends like Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Niki Lauda and Gilles Villeneuve, to winning at Le Mans and...Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Norris ‘feels bad’ for Ferrari after Austria struggles
McLaren's Lando Norris says he feels bad for rival Ferrari because its power unit deficit left it facing an uphill battle with tires in the Austrian Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton started second and third respectively at the...Read source
RATeams·racer-com·
Perez expects ‘a massive internal discussion’ after Cadillac retirements in Austria
Cadillac hoped to make a step forward at the Red Bull Ring, but brake issues took both cars out early on.Read source
RARace Weekend·racer-com·
Drought over…but the hard part’s still ahead for Russell
There was a palpable sense of relief from George Russell when he jumped out of his car to celebrate victory in the Austrian Grand Prix, but there was an air of pragmatism about the Briton, too.Read source