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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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Why Jolyon Palmer has finally ruled out a Verstappen title charge
Former driver and Sky F1 analyst Jolyon Palmer has definitively ruled out Max Verstappen's chances of claiming a fifth world championship in 2025, despite the Dutchman's...

14 Jul 2026 10:16
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How Hamilton turned Ferrari around after a disastrous debut year
Lewis Hamilton has identified genuine collaboration as the decisive factor behind his dramatic recovery at Ferrari in 2026, following a debut season in which he failed to score ...

13 Jul 2026 16:20
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The psychological gap that could decide the Mercedes title fight
Anthony Davidson believes Andrea Kimi Antonelli's age is giving him a decisive psychological advantage over George Russell in their fight for the drivers' championship. ...

13 Jul 2026 15:18
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Why Aston Martin is betting everything on Budapest
Aston Martin will bring a sweeping technical upgrade to the Hungarian Grand Prix, targeting a return to midfield competitiveness after a dismal start to the season. Pedro de la ...

13 Jul 2026 14:16
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Why Barcelona is unhappy with Madrid's new Grand Prix
Barcelona has issued a thinly veiled criticism of the new Madrid circuit, which will host the Spanish Grand Prix for the first time this season. Councillor David Escude defended...

13 Jul 2026 13:13
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Why Christian Danner says Verstappen's GT3 plan could backfire
Max Verstappen should think twice about leaving Formula 1 for GT3 racing, according to former driver and pundit Christian Danner, who has labelled the category "light years...

13 Jul 2026 12:12
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Red Bull reportedly kept Christian Horner away from F1 paddock for months
Christian Horner's departure from Red Bull Racing after two decades included a contractual clause that prevented him from attending Formula 1 races for several months, accor...

13 Jul 2026 11:10
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What Happens When an Influencer Crosses the Line in the F1 Paddock
Formula 1 revoked the paddock credentials of an influencer at Silverstone last weekend after she allegedly verbally abused staff members in the Formula 2 and F1 Academy paddock ...

13 Jul 2026 10:08
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Why Verstappen's driving style may explain his Silverstone crash
Max Verstappen's aggressive driving style may have contributed to his rear wing failure at Silverstone, according to former F1 driver Christian Danner. The four-time world c...

10 Jul 2026 16:18
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Why Carlos Sainz is making Baku a breaking point for Williams
Carlos Sainz has reportedly drawn a line in the sand at Williams. According to Spanish outlet SPORT, the three-time Grand Prix winner has made the team's upcoming Azerbaijan...

10 Jul 2026 15:16
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Why Palmer says Russell's second place hides the truth about Mercedes
George Russell salvaged second place at Silverstone, but the result concealed a troubling reality for the Mercedes driver, according to former Formula 1 racer Jolyon Palmer. Des...

10 Jul 2026 14:15
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Could Antonelli become F1's youngest world champion?
Giancarlo Fisichella believes Andrea Kimi Antonelli has a realistic chance of becoming Formula 1's youngest world champion after the Mercedes driver's extraordinary star...

10 Jul 2026 13:13
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Button's blunt advice: Verstappen must be selfish now
Max Verstappen should explore his options beyond Red Bull with ruthless focus, according to 2009 world champion Jenson Button, who believes the four-time champion's visible ...

10 Jul 2026 12:12
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What Russell really thinks about Antonelli favouritism claims
George Russell has dismissed claims that Mercedes is providing preferential treatment to his teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, calling the suggestion "nonsense". The Bri...

10 Jul 2026 11:10
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Why McLaren's equal-status policy may stop Verstappen joining
The uncertainty creatMax Verstappen's potential move to McLaren for 2027 faces a significant philosophical barrier, according to Australian broadcaster Channel Nine. The fou...

10 Jul 2026 10:07
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Why F1 is set to nearly double its sprint race calendar
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has signalled that the sport will significantly expand its sprint race programme in 2027, with nine or ten events expected on the calendar compa...

09 Jul 2026 16:18
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Why Toto Wolff says Russell's podium masks deeper Mercedes issues
George Russell finished second at the British Grand Prix, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists the result flatters the Briton's weekend. Wolff acknowledged that Ru...

09 Jul 2026 15:16
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How F1's CEO is handling Verstappen's threat to quit
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has insisted that the sport's leadership is taking Max Verstappen's criticism of the 2025 regulations seriously, describing the four-tim...

09 Jul 2026 14:14
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McLaren plans major upgrade push to close on Mercedes
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed the reigning constructors' champions will deploy a substantial upgrade package before and after the summer break, targetin...

09 Jul 2026 13:13
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Why Montoya wants the FIA to rewrite track limits rules after Antonelli penalty
Juan Pablo Montoya has urged the FIA to revise its track limits rules after Andrea Kimi Antonelli was handed time penalties at the British Grand Prix despite a technical failure...

09 Jul 2026 12:11
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What Webber really thinks about a Piastri-Verstappen swap
Mark Webber has moved to quash speculation linking his client Oscar Piastri with a switch to Red Bull Racing, despite reports suggesting the Australian could replace Max Verstap...

09 Jul 2026 11:09
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Why F1's Bahrain comeback plan just collapsed overnight
Formula 1's plan to reschedule the cancelled Bahrain Grand Prix appears to have collapsed within days of being floated, after multiple explosions were reported in the countr...

09 Jul 2026 10:07
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Why Red Bull is losing patience with Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen is testing Red Bull Racing's patience. The four-time world champion has activated an exit clause in his contract but refuses to commit to his future, insistin...

08 Jul 2026 16:27
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Leclerc silences critics with commanding Silverstone victory
Charles Leclerc delivered a commanding victory at the British Grand Prix and used the moment to address weeks of scrutiny surrounding his form. The Ferrari driver secured his fi...

08 Jul 2026 15:26
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Why Ferrari still backs the Hamilton strategy call that cost him P2
Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur has defended the late-race pitstop strategy that cost Lewis Hamilton second place at the British Grand Prix. Hamilton dropp...

08 Jul 2026 14:24
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Ferrari just became the first team to reach this historic F1 milestone
Charles Leclerc's victory at the British Grand Prix has handed Ferrari a unique milestone in Formula 1 history. The Scuderia became the first team ever to reach 250 race win...

08 Jul 2026 13:22
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Why Verstappen to McLaren may not be the upgrade it seems
Max Verstappen's future remains the dominant narrative in the Formula 1 paddock, but Christijan Albers has cast doubt on the logic of a McLaren switch. The former F1 driver ...

08 Jul 2026 12:20
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Hamilton sees power unit trouble brewing for Mercedes duo
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli will face grid penalties before the season ends. The seven-time world champion has highlighted ...

08 Jul 2026 11:18
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Why Martin Brundle sees Verstappen following Hamilton's path
Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull before the end of his career, citing the same instinct that drove Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari. The Sky Sports commentato...

08 Jul 2026 10:16
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What Russell said about Verstappen and Hamilton after Silverstone drama
George Russell described Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton as two of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history after battling wheel-to-wheel with both during a chaotic British G...

07 Jul 2026 16:19
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Carlos Sainz reveals he's "angry and very concerned" at Williams
Carlos Sainz has openly questioned Williams' development trajectory after the British Grand Prix, where a strong opening phase collapsed into a 12th-place finish and a sober...

07 Jul 2026 15:17
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Monza announces sprint race deal in surprise reveal
The Italian Grand Prix will introduce sprint races from 2027 under a three-year agreement, ACI president Geronimo La Russa confirmed at a press event in Milan this week. The ann...

07 Jul 2026 14:16
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Why Hamilton gave curt answers about his Ferrari blunder at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton gave notably curt responses when questioned about the late pit stop decision that cost him second place in the closing stages of the British Grand Prix. The seven...

07 Jul 2026 13:14
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Christian Horner's Silverstone Visit Sparks Aston Martin Speculation
Christian Horner made his first Formula 1 paddock appearance on Sunday since his departure from Red Bull Racing, attending the British Grand Prix and immediately triggering fres...

07 Jul 2026 12:12
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Why Verstappen's frustration reveals deeper Red Bull issues
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has addressed the public frustration expressed by Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after a disastrous Silverstone weekend, confirming both ...

07 Jul 2026 11:10
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Why Verstappen may have missed his chance to leave Red Bull
Max Verstappen is closer to leaving Red Bull Racing than at any point since his dominant championship run ended, but the timing of his contract clause may have trapped him in a ...

07 Jul 2026 10:08
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F1 chief eyes return of cancelled Middle East race
Stefano Domenicali has indicated Formula 1 is working to reinstate at least one of the two Middle East races cancelled earlier this season, with a decision expected before the s...

06 Jul 2026 16:20
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Antonelli's British GP victory bid ends in heartbreak after Mercedes failure
Andrea Kimi Antonelli saw a commanding drive at the British Grand Prix unravel in the closing stages after a mechanical failure stripped him of a near-certain victory at Silvers...

06 Jul 2026 15:19
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Why Red Bull is closely watching Ferrari junior Bearman
Red Bull is closely monitoring the progress of Haas driver Oliver Bearman, according to Sky Sports commentator David Croft. The interest centres on team principal Laurent Mekies...

06 Jul 2026 14:17
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Why Leclerc's Silverstone win means more than most
Charles Leclerc claimed victory at the British Grand Prix, ending a win drought that stretched back to the 2024 United States Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver passed polesitter An...

06 Jul 2026 13:16
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What Paul Monaghan's frustration reveals about Red Bull's turmoil
Paul Monaghan, Red Bull's chief engineer of 21 years, was visibly stressed and irritable in recent months before his expected departure to Cadillac, according to Sky Sports ...

06 Jul 2026 12:14
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Verstappen's Red Bull contract clause now in play after British GP crash
Max Verstappen's retirement at Silverstone has opened the door to a potential Red Bull departure, with the four-time world champion now mathematically eliminated from finish...

06 Jul 2026 11:12
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Why Verstappen and Red Bull are heading for a split
Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing appear to be heading for a serious rupture, with tensions between the four-time world champion and the team's senior management reaching a...

06 Jul 2026 10:10
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Why Red Bull's Tsolov still hasn't driven an F1 car
Nikola Tsolov is expected to make his first appearance in an official Formula 1 session before the end of the season, but Red Bull's Bulgarian protégé must fir...

03 Jul 2026 15:20
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What Verstappen's Red Bull departure would trigger across F1
Max Verstappen's future remains the axis around which the entire Formula 1 driver market turns. Sky Sports has confirmed that Verstappen's management held exploratory ta...

03 Jul 2026 14:18
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What Verstappen really said about the McLaren rumours
Max Verstappen has declined to comment on speculation linking him with a move to McLaren, insisting he will personally announce any career developments rather than letting rumou...

03 Jul 2026 13:17
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Lando Norris says he can beat Verstappen in same team
Lando Norris believes he could beat Max Verstappen in a direct intra-team battle. Speaking at a media day at Silverstone, the McLaren driver said he has developed significantly ...

03 Jul 2026 12:15
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Why Hamilton thinks Silverstone will expose F1's power problem
Lewis Hamilton has echoed Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso's concerns about the 2025 power unit regulations, warning that Silverstone's long straights will expose fund...

03 Jul 2026 11:13
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Sainz wants grid penalties for qualifying crashes after Verstappen incident
Carlos Sainz has called on the FIA to introduce automatic grid penalties for drivers who cause yellow or red flags in qualifying, citing the confusion that followed Max Verstapp...

03 Jul 2026 10:11
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Red Bull considers offering Verstappen equity stake to prevent exit
Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull remains unresolved after an internal contract deadline passed without public confirmation of his intentions, according to German media ou...

02 Jul 2026 16:28
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Jean Alesi calls Verstappen crash response "scandalous"
Former grand prix winner Jean Alesi has delivered a scathing assessment of FIA race control following Max Verstappen's qualifying crash in Austria, where officials initially...

02 Jul 2026 15:26
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Williams preparing 'almost completely new car' for Azerbaijan GP
Williams will bring an "almost completely new car" to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in September, team principal James Vowles has confirmed. The Grove-based outfit has str...

02 Jul 2026 14:25
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Can Hamilton rewrite history at Silverstone in Ferrari red?
Lewis Hamilton arrives at Silverstone this weekend with a record that borders on the absurd. Nine wins at a single circuit, seven pole positions, fifteen podiums from twenty sta...

02 Jul 2026 13:23
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Jenson Button warns McLaren against Verstappen gamble
Jenson Button has urged McLaren to resist the temptation of replacing Oscar Piastri with Max Verstappen, despite speculation linking the four-time world champion with a move to ...

02 Jul 2026 12:21
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Why Albers believes Verstappen and Red Bull are heading for mutual defeat
Former Formula 1 driver Christijan Albers has warned that the prolonged uncertainty surrounding Max Verstappen's future at Red Bull could see both the four-time world champi...

02 Jul 2026 11:20
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Why Verstappen won't appear at FIA's Silverstone press conference
Max Verstappen will not attend the FIA's Thursday press conferences at Silverstone despite finishing second in Austria last weekend and dominating the F1 news cycle with McL...

02 Jul 2026 10:18
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Why McLaren expected Red Bull's sudden return to form
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Red Bull's improved performance in Austria was entirely predictable, given the scale of the upgrade package the Milton Keynes squad...

01 Jul 2026 16:25
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Aston Martin's make-or-break upgrade for Fernando Alonso
Aston Martin has concentrated all development resources on a comprehensive upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, a move Adrian Newey describes as decisive for Fernando A...

01 Jul 2026 15:23
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Why Jenson Button believes Hamilton can win at Silverstone
Jenson Button has backed Lewis Hamilton to fight for victory at the British Grand Prix this weekend, dismissing his Ferrari's fifth-place finish in Austria as a car deficit ...

01 Jul 2026 14:21
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Why Jolyon Palmer loved Verstappen's 'brilliant' Austria move
Max Verstappen delivered a statement overtake on Lewis Hamilton during the Austrian Grand Prix, earning praise from former driver and analyst Jolyon Palmer for what he described...

01 Jul 2026 13:20
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Silverstone set for one of the hottest British GPs ever
Formula 1 drivers face unseasonably high temperatures at Silverstone this weekend, with forecasts predicting up to 28 degrees Celsius across the three-day schedule. The typicall...

01 Jul 2026 12:18
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Why Hamilton gave Verstappen no room in Austria, according to Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Lewis Hamilton's refusal to give Max Verstappen racing room during the Austrian Grand Prix is rooted in their bitter 2021 title battle, a chapter...

01 Jul 2026 11:16
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Max Verstappen's team made the first move with McLaren
Max Verstappen's entourage, rather than McLaren themselves, initiated recent talks about a potential move from Red Bull to the Woking-based team, according to Sky Sports New...

01 Jul 2026 10:14
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Formula 1 facing major calendar changes as Middle East races in doubt
Formula 1's leadership is preparing to make a final decision on the season-ending calendar during next month's Belgian Grand Prix, with multiple contingency plans under ...

30 Jun 2026 16:20
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McLaren concedes it can't compete for podiums without help
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded his squad no longer possesses the outright speed to compete for podium finishes after the Austrian Grand Prix, where Oscar Pias...

30 Jun 2026 15:19
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Why Championship Leader Antonelli Wasn't Happy With Third Place
Kimi Antonelli delivered a blunt self-assessment after the Austrian Grand Prix, despite securing third place and maintaining his championship lead. The Mercedes driver acknowled...

30 Jun 2026 14:17
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Why Mark Hughes says Antonelli, not Russell, was the real star in Austria
George Russell took victory at the Austrian Grand Prix last weekend, closing his championship deficit to 40 points, but Formula 1 analyst Mark Hughes believes the result obscure...

30 Jun 2026 13:16
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What Bernie Ecclestone really thinks about Verstappen leaving Red Bull
Former Formula 1 owner Bernie Ecclestone has questioned whether Max Verstappen should leave Red Bull, despite describing the four-time world champion as one of the best drivers ...

30 Jun 2026 12:14
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When does the British Grand Prix start? Full schedule
The Formula 1 season continues this weekend with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, where teams and drivers face the championship's fifth sprint weekend of 2025. The com...

30 Jun 2026 11:13
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