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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 -
Hamilton's brutal self-assessment after third recent penaltyLewis 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 -
Why Carlos Sainz is rethinking his Williams futureCarlos 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 -
Why Fernando Alonso is nowhere near F1 retirementFernando 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 -
Why Hamilton openly questioned Ferrari's VSC pit callLewis 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 -
Norris's bold claim after Hungary win reveals champion mindsetLando 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 -
Why Verstappen's Hungary Rage Has Put Red Bull's Tech Chief in the SpotlightMax 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 -
Max Verstappen's shocking radio outburst at backmarkers in HungaryMax 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 -
Why Bortoleto says Verstappen isn't being slowed by 2026 rulesGabriel 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 -
Why more drivers are siding with Verstappen on F1's rule problemMax 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 -
Aston Martin's huge Hungary upgrade has one clear goalAston 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 -
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 -
Sainz fires warning at Williams: the blunt verdict that fuels exit talkCarlos 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 -
Why Villeneuve thinks Sainz is the perfect partner for VerstappenJacques 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 -
Verstappen finally reveals how he really feels about his Red Bull futureMax 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 -
Why Ferrari never tried to pair Lambiase with HamiltonFerrari 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 -
Why Antonelli fears Ferrari more in Budapest than SpaAndrea 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 -
Racing Bulls boss hits back at Zak Brown's Red Bull claimsRacing 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 -
Wolff's blunt response to Ferrari's interest in AntonelliToto 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 -
Norris believes McLaren cost him a win at SpaLando 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 -
Why Red Bull are confident Verstappen will stay despite exit clauseMax 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 -
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 -
Why Sky Sports believes Verstappen has nowhere else to goMax 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 -
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 -
Why Leclerc still can't drive his Ferrari naturallyCharles 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 -
Why Antonelli fears Ferrari will be stronger in BudapestAndrea 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 -
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 -
Le Mans winner gets second Haas FP1 outing in HungaryRyo 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Why F1's silence on Bahrain is causing a calendar crisisFormula 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 -
Why Red Bull poached Mercedes' talent chief to replace MarkoRed 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 -
Why Guenther Steiner thinks McLaren isn't the right move for VerstappenGuenther 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 -
Why Jacky Ickx believes Hamilton can still win the championshipJacky 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 -
Why Bearman should speak to Hamilton before deciding on Red BullOliver 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 -
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 -
Piastri's pointed dig at Leclerc reveals frustrationOscar 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 -
Why Red Bull's Spa podium signals genuine recoveryRed 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 -
Max Verstappen adds driver mentoring to growing racing empireMax 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 -
Red Bull Wants Ferrari's Macarena Wing Banned After Verstappen IncidentsRed 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 -
Why Marko believes Verstappen will stay in F1 past his Red Bull contractFormer 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 -
Why Verstappen thrives in the rain: the childhood factorMax 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 -
Aston Martin confirm major upgrade package, but there's a catchAston 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 -
Antonelli fires back after Russell complains about bad luckAndrea 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 -
How Verstappen saw Antonelli's potential before F1 debutMax 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 -
What Red Bull staff value most about Verstappen might surprise youMax Verstappen leaves a lasting impression on Red Bull staff not through his four world championships, but through a quality the public rarely sees. Former Red Bull mechanic Cal...
16 Jul 2026 16:19 -
Ralf Schumacher explains why Norris still isn't Verstappen's equalRalf Schumacher has claimed Lando Norris does not belong in the same tier as Max Verstappen, despite the McLaren driver winning his first world championship last season. The for...
16 Jul 2026 15:17 -
Alonso and Stroll finally get what they asked forHonda has confirmed it will introduce an upgraded power unit for Aston Martin at the Dutch Grand Prix, offering the struggling British team a lifeline after a dismal first half ...
16 Jul 2026 14:16 -
Why Pérez returned to F1 after his Red Bull exitSergio Pérez has opened up about his decision to return to Formula 1 with Cadillac, revealing that rebuilding his reputation as a top-level driver was a primary motivatio...
16 Jul 2026 13:14 -
Why Hamilton says he can't push to the limit anymoreLewis Hamilton has delivered a sharp critique of Formula 1's current technical regulations, arguing that the sport has become too dependent on software and energy management...
16 Jul 2026 12:13 -
Why Günther Steiner thinks Verstappen should stay at Red BullGünther Steiner has advised Max Verstappen against leaving Red Bull for Mercedes, arguing the reigning world champion would struggle to replicate the bespoke team structure...
16 Jul 2026 11:11 -
Why Max Verstappen faces intense questioning in SpaMax Verstappen will appear at Thursday's FIA press conference in Spa-Francorchamps at 14:30 local time, where he is expected to field questions about his Red Bull future fol...
16 Jul 2026 10:09 -
Why Max Verstappen's Red Bull decision may drag into autumn
Max Verstappen cannot activate his Red Bull exit clause until October, according to BBC Sport, meaning the saga over his future will extend well into the second half of the seas...
15 Jul 2026 16:24 -
How Ferrari's Financial Gamble Is Forcing Mercedes to Rethink 2026Ferrari's recent upgrade strategy has exposed a fundamental difference in how the Scuderia and Mercedes are interpreting the cost cap regulations, according to Italian outle...
15 Jul 2026 15:23 -
Ferrari boss reveals Hamilton's difficult final Mercedes yearLewis Hamilton's relationship with Toto Wolff suffered significant damage during his final season at Mercedes, according to Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vas...
15 Jul 2026 14:21 -
Why VCARB are cooling Tsolov rumours despite his F2 dominanceRacing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer has dismissed speculation that Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov is guaranteed a Formula 1 seat for 2026, despite the Bulgarian's dominant start to ...
15 Jul 2026 13:19 -
Why McLaren wants to park Fornaroli at HaasMcLaren is working on a loan arrangement to place Leonardo Fornaroli at Haas for the 2027 season, according to reports from the paddock. The reigning Formula 2 champion, signed ...
15 Jul 2026 12:17 -
Could 44-year-old Alonso still beat Verstappen in equal machinery?Fernando Alonso would still fight Max Verstappen for victories if both drivers had equal machinery, according to Pedro de la Rosa. The former Formula 1 driver and current Aston ...
15 Jul 2026 11:16 -
Why Robert Doornbos sees no relief for Red Bull at Spa
Robert Doornbos has warned that Red Bull Racing's performance crisis is unlikely to ease at the Belgian Grand Prix, with the former Formula 1 driver identifying a wider eros...
15 Jul 2026 10:14 -
Why that Verstappen-Marko photo was leaked on purposeThe photograph of Jos Verstappen, Max Verstappen's manager Raymond Vermeulen and Helmut Marko meeting on an Amsterdam hotel terrace last week was deliberately leaked, accord...
14 Jul 2026 16:26 -
Ex-Verstappen teammate Albon's surprising choice for F1 GOAT
Alexander Albon has declared Michael Schumacher the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, choosing the seven-time world champion over Lewis Hamilton in a knockout-format debate...
14 Jul 2026 15:25 -
Alonso warns Belgium could be worse than Formula 2Fernando Alonso has warned that this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix will once again expose the fundamental flaws in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, with energy management at...
14 Jul 2026 14:23 -
Audi's ambitious F1 timeline: why Binotto is targeting 2030 for title fightAudi F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has set 2030 as the target year for his manufacturer to challenge for the world championship, outlining a phased approach that prioritises ...
14 Jul 2026 13:21 -
Where to Watch the Belgian GP This WeekendThe Formula 1 season resumes this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, where teams and drivers will contest the Belgian Grand Prix on one of the sport's most storied circuits. The ...
14 Jul 2026 12:20 -
Bortoleto reveals what happens when he fights Verstappen for the title
Gabriel Bortoleto has acknowledged his friendship with Max Verstappen will inevitably change once the two drivers compete for a world championship. The Audi driver, who calls Ve...
14 Jul 2026 11:18
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