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Why Red Bull is still fighting the FIA's engine decision
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has issued a direct warning to the FIA over its decision to classify Red Bull as the manufacturer with the best combustion engine, arguing...

31 Jul 2026 11:13
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Why McLaren's Stella said sorry after Piastri's Sainz clash
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has apologised after Oscar Piastri's furious reaction to contact with lapped driver Carlos Sainz during last weekend's Hungarian Gra...

30 Jul 2026 16:05
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Domenicali says vast majority of fans don't care about superclipping
Stefano Domenicali has rejected widespread criticism of Formula 1's new power unit regulations, insisting the vast majority of fans are not interested in technical complaint...

30 Jul 2026 15:03
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Marko calls Verstappen's Hungary overtake 'one of the highlights of 2026'

Helmut Marko has described Max Verstappen's double overtake on Lewis Hamilton in Hungary as one of the standout moments of the 2026 season, despite the four-time world champ...

30 Jul 2026 14:00
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Why Red Bull's F2 leader studies Verstappen's old F3 races
Nikola Tsolov, the Bulgarian Formula 2 driver currently leading the championship for Red Bull's junior programme, has named Max Verstappen as his primary inspiration and rev...

30 Jul 2026 12:58
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Why F1 CEO won't silence Verstappen despite public criticism
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says he has no intention of silencing Max Verstappen despite the world champion's increasingly vocal criticism of the sport's technical ...

30 Jul 2026 11:57
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Could Verstappen to Mercedes trigger Russell's McLaren move?
Former Sky Sports reporter Rachel Brookes has predicted that Max Verstappen will still make the move to Mercedes, triggering a domino effect across the Formula 1 driver market t...

30 Jul 2026 10:55
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Russell: "I wouldn't wish this on anyone"
George Russell's championship challenge has been undermined by another mechanical failure, this time an anti-stall activation at the start of the Hungarian Grand Prix that d...

29 Jul 2026 16:09
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Lance Stroll Just Overtook Alain Prost in F1 History
Lance Stroll has surpassed Alain Prost in career Grand Prix starts, reaching 200 races at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Canadian, active in Formula 1 since 2017, has now compete...

29 Jul 2026 15:08
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The Zandvoort record Verstappen can equal
Max Verstappen can equal a historic Zandvoort record held by one of Formula 1's greatest drivers if he wins the Dutch Grand Prix. The four-time world champion stands on thre...

29 Jul 2026 14:06
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Why Juan Pablo Montoya thinks Sepang suits Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen could benefit from the return of the Sepang circuit to the Formula 1 calendar, according to Juan Pablo Montoya. The former F1 driver told F1 TV that the Malaysian...

29 Jul 2026 13:05
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How an FIA technical fault triggered the blue flag chaos in Hungary
The widespread blue flag confusion that marred the Hungarian Grand Prix was caused by a technical fault in the FIA's race control infrastructure, BBC Sport has confirmed. A ...

29 Jul 2026 12:04
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How Dutch railways are preparing for 50,000 fans a day
NS, the Dutch national railway operator, has confirmed a comprehensive logistical plan for the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort next month, deploying over 300 extra staff dai...

29 Jul 2026 12:02
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What Verstappen really thinks about Antonelli's rookie season
Max Verstappen has singled out Andrea Kimi Antonelli for praise, describing the 19-year-old Mercedes driver's championship-leading rookie season as "very impressive to ...

29 Jul 2026 11:00
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Red Bull faces tough call on 2025 vs 2026 focus
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has confirmed the team will make an earlier call on switching development focus to 2026 than it did last season, as Max Verstappen and Isa...

28 Jul 2026 16:18
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Why Hamilton says everything went wrong after Verstappen's move
Lewis Hamilton has pinpointed Max Verstappen's late-braking move at Turn 1 as the moment his Hungarian Grand Prix unravelled. The Mercedes driver, who started fifth after a ...

28 Jul 2026 15:16
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Verstappen's honest take on losing his home Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has offered a pragmatic view on the impending departure of the Dutch Grand Prix from the Formula 1 calendar. Speaking after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Red Bull...

28 Jul 2026 14:14
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How Antonelli has left Russell in his wake at Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has comprehensively outperformed George Russell across the opening half of the season, winning six races to his teammate's two and opening a 59-point c...

28 Jul 2026 13:12
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Domenicali hints at Imola return if Middle East races collapse
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed that Imola is being considered as a replacement venue should the Qatar and Abu Dhabi races be cancelled due to ongoing instability...

28 Jul 2026 12:11
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Wolff's frustration boils over after Mercedes' worst weekend of the year
Toto Wolff made no attempt to hide his frustration after Mercedes suffered their worst race weekend of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with George Russell hit by yet ano...

28 Jul 2026 10:57
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Max Verstappen heads back to the circuit where it all started
Formula 1 has spent months reshuffling its calendar after unrest in the Middle East forced the cancellation of both the Saudi Arabian and Bahraini rounds earlier this season. Wh...

28 Jul 2026 09:56
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Hamilton's brutal self-assessment after third recent penalty
Lewis Hamilton delivered a stark self-assessment after a difficult Hungarian Grand Prix, accepting responsibility for his third time penalty in recent races and acknowledging a ...

27 Jul 2026 16:22
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Why Carlos Sainz is rethinking his Williams future
Carlos Sainz has acknowledged that his ambition to return to winning ways has been pushed back by as much as two years following Williams' dismal start to the 2026 season. T...

27 Jul 2026 15:21
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Why Fernando Alonso is nowhere near F1 retirement
Fernando Alonso has signalled his intention to continue racing in Formula 1, stating that enjoyment behind the wheel, rather than declining performance, will determine the timin...

27 Jul 2026 14:19
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Why Hamilton openly questioned Ferrari's VSC pit call
Lewis Hamilton has openly questioned Ferrari's strategic decision-making at the Hungarian Grand Prix, stating that his third pit stop under the Virtual Safety Car was unnece...

27 Jul 2026 13:18
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Norris's bold claim after Hungary win reveals champion mindset
Lando Norris delivered one of his most complete performances to win the Hungarian Grand Prix and immediately declared himself unbeatable when given competitive machinery, despit...

27 Jul 2026 12:17
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Why Verstappen's Hungary Rage Has Put Red Bull's Tech Chief in the Spotlight
Max Verstappen's blunt assessment of Red Bull's RB22 after qualifying sixth for the Hungarian Grand Prix has sharpened the spotlight on technical director Pierre Wach&ea...

27 Jul 2026 11:15
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Max Verstappen's shocking radio outburst at backmarkers in Hungary
Max Verstappen launched a scathing radio attack on Racing Bulls drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad during the Hungarian Grand Prix, demanding race stewards hand down penalti...

27 Jul 2026 10:13
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Why Bortoleto says Verstappen isn't being slowed by 2026 rules
Gabriel Bortoleto has pushed back against a growing narrative that Formula 1's new regulations are slowing elite drivers like Max Verstappen, arguing that the evidence simpl...

24 Jul 2026 16:21
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Why more drivers are siding with Verstappen on F1's rule problem
Max Verstappen has renewed his attack on Formula 1's current regulatory framework, claiming vindication as paddock sentiment shifts in his favour. The four-time world champi...

24 Jul 2026 15:20
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Aston Martin's huge Hungary upgrade has one clear goal
Aston Martin will introduce a comprehensive aerodynamic and weight-saving package at the Hungarian Grand Prix with a single, blunt objective: return to midfield competitiveness....

24 Jul 2026 14:18
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Lance Stroll shrugs off Aston Martin's slump: "I've had bad cars before"
Lance Stroll insists he remains mentally unshaken by Aston Martin's disappointing 2025 season, drawing on previous experience with uncompetitive machinery to justify his cal...

24 Jul 2026 13:17
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Sainz fires warning at Williams: the blunt verdict that fuels exit talk
Carlos Sainz has delivered a damning assessment of Williams' 2026 season, admitting the team is further from the front than when he arrived and labelling the campaign "...

24 Jul 2026 12:16
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Why Villeneuve thinks Sainz is the perfect partner for Verstappen
Jacques Villeneuve believes Carlos Sainz would be the ideal teammate for Max Verstappen, despite their turbulent history as Toro Rosso partners in 2015. The 1997 world champion ...

24 Jul 2026 11:14
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Verstappen finally reveals how he really feels about his Red Bull future
Max Verstappen has moved to end months of speculation over his Red Bull future, insisting the team still feels like a second family and he remains fully committed to returning t...

24 Jul 2026 10:13
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Why Ferrari never tried to pair Lambiase with Hamilton
Ferrari never made contact with Gianpiero Lambiase about joining the Scuderia, and the reason may lie in a fundamental incompatibility between the engineer's direct communic...

23 Jul 2026 16:20
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Why Antonelli fears Ferrari more in Budapest than Spa
Andrea Kimi Antonelli expects Ferrari to pose a greater threat this weekend in Hungary than they did during last week's Belgian Grand Prix. The championship leader, who arri...

23 Jul 2026 15:15
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Racing Bulls boss hits back at Zak Brown's Red Bull claims
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has accused McLaren CEO Zak Brown of spreading inaccuracies about Red Bull's dual-team structure, claiming the American executive is...

23 Jul 2026 14:17
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Wolff's blunt response to Ferrari's interest in Antonelli
Toto Wolff has firmly rejected Ferrari's reported interest in Andrea Kimi Antonelli, stating that the Scuderia should have acted six or seven years ago if they truly wanted ...

23 Jul 2026 13:13
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Norris believes McLaren cost him a win at Spa
Lando Norris has delivered a scathing assessment of McLaren's strategy at the Belgian Grand Prix, insisting the team squandered a genuine chance to fight for victory. The Br...

23 Jul 2026 12:10
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Why Red Bull are confident Verstappen will stay despite exit clause
Max Verstappen's future remains a source of speculation in the paddock, but Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted there is no cause for alarm. The Frenchman ac...

23 Jul 2026 10:58
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Why Verstappen gets a pass at the Hungaroring media day
Max Verstappen has been excused from Thursday's FIA press conference at the Hungaroring, having fulfilled his media obligations last weekend in Belgium. The FIA rarely summo...

23 Jul 2026 09:56
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Why Sky Sports believes Verstappen has nowhere else to go
Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull Racing in 2027 despite ongoing speculation about his future, according to Sky Sports pit reporter Ted Kravitz. The British broadcaster bel...

22 Jul 2026 16:33
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Red Bull boss finally breaks silence on Verstappen exit clauses
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has finally addressed the speculation surrounding Max Verstappen's exit clauses, acknowledging their existence but insisting the team&...

22 Jul 2026 15:32
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Why Leclerc still can't drive his Ferrari naturally
Charles Leclerc believes he is making clear progress at Ferrari but concedes he still cannot drive his car naturally. The Monegasque, who won the British Grand Prix and finished...

22 Jul 2026 14:30
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Why Antonelli fears Ferrari will be stronger in Budapest
Andrea Kimi Antonelli expects Ferrari to emerge as a more potent threat at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix than they were at Spa-Francorchamps. The Mercedes driver, who ...

22 Jul 2026 13:29
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Is Mercedes preparing to part ways with George Russell?
George Russell's early retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix has intensified speculation that his relationship with Mercedes is deteriorating, with social media and internati...

22 Jul 2026 12:27
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Le Mans winner gets second Haas FP1 outing in Hungary
Ryo Hirakawa will take part in first practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix this Friday, filling Haas's mandatory rookie session in place of Oliver Bearman. The 32-year-old To...

22 Jul 2026 11:25
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17 drivers out of contract: Why F1's summer break could explode
One race stands between Formula 1 and its summer break, but behind the paddock hospitality units, nobody is preparing for quiet. Seventeen driver contracts expire after the 2026...

22 Jul 2026 10:23
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Did F1 deliberately cut away from battery problems at Spa?
Formula 1 has denied accusations it deliberately censors onboard camera angles to hide the visible consequences of the sport's current technical regulations. Sky Deutschland...

21 Jul 2026 16:30
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Why Verstappen's Eau Rouge move left Antonelli baffled
Andrea Kimi Antonelli admitted he was caught off guard by Max Verstappen's aggressive overtake during the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, describing the incident as &...

21 Jul 2026 15:28
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What weather conditions will Verstappen face at the Hungaroring?
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing are set to face temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend, presenting a fresh challenge after the strate...

21 Jul 2026 14:26
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What time does the Hungarian GP start this weekend?
Formula 1 heads to the Hungaroring for the final race before the summer break, with the Hungarian Grand Prix scheduled for July 24-26. Max Verstappen finished third in Belgium b...

21 Jul 2026 13:25
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Brundle gets emotional over 2026 F1 rules: "Classic circuits are ruined"
Martin Brundle has delivered a sharp rebuke of the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations, arguing that the new generation of cars has stripped iconic circuits like Silverstone an...

21 Jul 2026 12:23
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Why Verstappen is refusing to get optimistic about Hungary
Max Verstappen has shut down suggestions that Red Bull Racing's third-place finish at Spa-Francorchamps signals a return to form, warning ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix t...

21 Jul 2026 11:21
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Why F1's silence on Bahrain is causing a calendar crisis
Formula 1's leadership has yet to issue an official statement on the fate of the Bahrain Grand Prix, which was removed from the calendar earlier this year alongside the Saud...

21 Jul 2026 10:18
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Why Red Bull poached Mercedes' talent chief to replace Marko
Red Bull Racing has appointed Gwen Lagrue, Mercedes' Driver Development Advisor, to take charge of its junior programme following the departure of Helmut Marko, according to...

20 Jul 2026 16:56
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Why Guenther Steiner thinks McLaren isn't the right move for Verstappen
Guenther Steiner has questioned whether a move to McLaren would represent genuine progress for Max Verstappen, suggesting the switch could amount to a lateral step or even a bac...

20 Jul 2026 15:54
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Why Jacky Ickx believes Hamilton can still win the championship
Jacky Ickx believes Lewis Hamilton remains a contender for the 2025 world championship and has described the prospect of a title battle between the 41-year-old Ferrari driver an...

20 Jul 2026 14:53
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Why Bearman should speak to Hamilton before deciding on Red Bull
Oliver Bearman should seek clarity from Lewis Hamilton over the seven-time world champion's career timeline before committing to any move away from the Ferrari programme, ac...

20 Jul 2026 13:51
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Why Max Verstappen is backing a McLaren junior driver
Max Verstappen has agreed to mentor Belgian karting talent Dries van Langendonck, a 15-year-old currently enrolled in McLaren's junior programme. The four-time world champio...

20 Jul 2026 12:49
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Piastri's pointed dig at Leclerc reveals frustration
Oscar Piastri has accused Charles Leclerc of denying him racing room after early contact at the Belgian Grand Prix left the McLaren driver with damage that derailed his podium c...

20 Jul 2026 11:47
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Why Red Bull's Spa podium signals genuine recovery
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has spoken of his relief after Max Verstappen secured third place at the Belgian Grand Prix, with rookie Isack Hadjar recovering from a ba...

20 Jul 2026 10:46
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Max Verstappen adds driver mentoring to growing racing empire
Max Verstappen will support the development of Belgian Formula 4 driver Dries van Langendonck, the four-time world champion announced today. The 15-year-old remains a member of ...

17 Jul 2026 16:23
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Red Bull Wants Ferrari's Macarena Wing Banned After Verstappen Incidents
Red Bull has approached the FIA requesting a ban on the so-called macarena rear wing, a move Formula Technica reports is a direct political strike at Ferrari following Max Verst...

17 Jul 2026 15:22
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Why Marko believes Verstappen will stay in F1 past his Red Bull contract
Former Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko expects Max Verstappen to remain in Formula 1 well beyond the expiry of his current Red Bull contract in 2028, citing financial realities an...

17 Jul 2026 14:20
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Why Verstappen thrives in the rain: the childhood factor
Max Verstappen has outlined why he performs well in wet conditions ahead of a potentially rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix weekend, pointing to his formative karting years in th...

17 Jul 2026 13:19
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Aston Martin confirm major upgrade package, but there's a catch
Aston Martin will introduce Adrian Newey's first major upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but Mike Krack has confirmed the team faces a supply problem that could d...

17 Jul 2026 12:17
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Antonelli fires back after Russell complains about bad luck
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has pushed back against George Russell's assertion that bad luck has defined his 2026 season, arguing that he too has suffered reliability issues at Me...

17 Jul 2026 11:16
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How Verstappen saw Antonelli's potential before F1 debut
Max Verstappen says he recognised Andrea Kimi Antonelli's exceptional ability years before the Italian joined Formula 1, identifying him as one of the standout talents durin...

17 Jul 2026 10:14
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