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Hamilton Says He Is Very Happy at Ferrari and Pushes Back on Exit Rumours
Lewis Hamilton is not going anywhere. The seven-time world champion has pushed back directly on the reports suggesting Ferrari are ready to replace him, and he has done so with ...

21 May 2026 15:25
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Piquet Jr Fears for Russell: "This Could Be the Beginning of the End"
Nelson Piquet Jr has watched the first four races of the Mercedes internal battle and come away worried about George Russell. Verstappen's brother-in-law, who raced in Formu...

21 May 2026 14:24
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Schumacher Warns Albon He Needs to Perform or Williams Will Look Elsewhere
Alexander Albon is under pressure at Williams and the person making that point most directly this week is Ralf Schumacher. The former driver believes Albon has been losing groun...

21 May 2026 13:23
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Herbert Praises the Verstappen-Lambiase Partnership as One of the Greatest in Modern F1

Johnny Herbert has watched a lot of driver-engineer relationships over the course of a career that has included years as an FIA steward and pundit. In his assessment, the partne...

21 May 2026 12:21
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Schumacher Says Verstappen Was Truly Unbelievable at the Nurburgring: "Nobody Else Would Have Dared"
Ralf Schumacher watched Max Verstappen's performance at the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring and ran out of ways to describe what he saw. The former driver was left shaking his h...

21 May 2026 11:20
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Ferrari Reportedly Have a Shortlist of Three to Replace Hamilton: Bearman, Verstappen, or Sainz
Lewis Hamilton is in all likelihood heading into his final season at Ferrari. According to Swiss outlet Blick, the Scuderia have already identified three candidates to sit along...

21 May 2026 10:18
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Coulthard Says No Other F1 Driver Would Have the Courage to Race at the Nurburgring
David Coulthard watched Max Verstappen race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife last weekend and came away with a view that goes well beyond admiration for the lap times. What Verst...

20 May 2026 15:29
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Engel Praises Verstappen After Their Nurburgring Battle: "I Hope We Can Have Coffee Soon"
Maro Engel and Max Verstappen spent significant portions of the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring trying to pass each other on one of the most demanding circuits in the world. The fan...

20 May 2026 14:27
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Coulthard Says the Transfer Debate Is Over: Verstappen Is Staying at Red Bull for the Rest of His Career
David Coulthard was still discussing Max Verstappen's future possibilities a few weeks ago. He is not anymore. The former Red Bull driver has moved to a firm conclusion, and...

20 May 2026 13:26
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Palmer Backs Russell to Win the Title Because Antonelli Will Eventually Make a Costly Mistake
Kimi Antonelli leads the championship by twenty points and has won three of the first four races. Jolyon Palmer is backing George Russell anyway. Consistency Over Momentu...

20 May 2026 12:24
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Schumacher Says Leclerc Will Never Win a Title at Ferrari and Verstappen Would Not Fit Either
Ralf Schumacher has delivered a blunt verdict on Charles Leclerc's championship prospects and they are tied entirely to one condition: he needs to be somewhere other than Fe...

20 May 2026 11:22
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Herbert Says Verstappen Is Playing Games With His Future Threats and Will Never Actually Leave
Johnny Herbert has run out of patience with the speculation about Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future. The former driver believes the Dutchman has been deliberately stoking th...

20 May 2026 10:19
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Verstappen Names the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix as the Best Race of His Career
Ten races from his Formula 1 career were put in front of Max Verstappen and he identified the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix almost immediately. It is the race he returns to most oft...

18 May 2026 19:58
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Schumacher Warns Mercedes Updates Could Actually Hurt Antonelli in Canada
Ralf Schumacher is not convinced that the upgrade package Mercedes are bringing to Canada will automatically benefit Kimi Antonelli. The young Italian has won three of the first...

18 May 2026 18:57
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Button Praises Norris for Openness on Mental Health: "That Is What Makes Lando So Strong"
Jenson Button has spoken warmly about Lando Norris and his decision to discuss mental health struggles openly during his championship-winning season. The 2009 world champion use...

18 May 2026 17:56
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Hamilton Climbs 56 Places on Sunday Times Rich List With Fortune Estimated at 500 Million Euros
Lewis Hamilton has made a notable jump in this year's Sunday Times Rich List, rising 56 places to sit 294th among the wealthiest people in Britain. His fortune is estimated ...

18 May 2026 16:54
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Wolff and Horner Both Chasing Alpine Stake Worth 750 Million Dollars
The race to acquire a minority stake in Alpine has two well-known names at the front of it, and neither has yet closed the deal. Toto Wolff and Christian Horner are the leading ...

18 May 2026 15:53
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Analyst Says Russell Could Actually Fit the New Red Bull Under Mekies
George Russell's name keeps appearing in conversations about the Red Bull driver lineup, partly because Verstappen is linked to Mercedes and partly because someone needs to ...

18 May 2026 14:51
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Verstappen Effect Shatters All-Time Nurburgring Attendance Record
The 24 Hours of the Nurburgring attracted 352,000 spectators last weekend, the highest attendance figure in the history of the race. The circuit confirmed the record on social m...

18 May 2026 13:50
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McLaren Reportedly Want Sainz Back If Piastri Leaves for Red Bull
Carlos Sainz could be heading back to McLaren. Spanish media are reporting that the current Williams driver, who has a performance-related escape clause in his contract, is bein...

12 May 2026 21:19
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Mekies Confirms Red Bull Are Looking for a New Race Engineer for Verstappen
Red Bull have addressed the departure of Gianpiero Lambiase publicly for the first time. Team principal Laurent Mekies used the opportunity to set out how the team is thinking a...

12 May 2026 20:20
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Russell Is Not Worried About Antonelli: "Momentum Changes Constantly in a Championship"
George Russell is 20 points behind Kimi Antonelli after four races and watching his teammate win three in a row. He is also, by his own account, almost entirely unconcerned abou...

12 May 2026 19:14
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Hamilton Retirement Rumours Knocked Down: He Is Staying at Ferrari
Reports circulating on social media this week suggested Lewis Hamilton was planning to announce his retirement at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone. Those reports were wrong...

12 May 2026 18:10
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Hadjar Confident: "Next Year We Will Win Races With Red Bull"
Isack Hadjar has had a difficult start to his Formula 1 career in terms of results, but his belief in where Red Bull are heading has not dimmed. The young Frenchman is already l...

12 May 2026 17:09
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Ford Welcomes 2027 Engine Changes and Backs Verstappen's Push for a Better Formula
Ford has responded positively to the FIA's decision to adjust the 2027 engine regulations, shifting the power balance between combustion and electrical from the current near...

12 May 2026 16:06
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SuperGT Driver Fumes at Verstappen's Test Footage: "This Felt Wrong"
Max Verstappen tested a Nissan GT500 car at Fuji Speedway ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix and was faster than the car's regular driver Atsushi Miyake in wet conditions by h...

12 May 2026 15:03
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Klien Says No Other Active F1 Driver Would Have Been Allowed to Do the Nurburgring
Christian Klien raced in Formula 1 for three seasons and has competed in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring himself. He understands both worlds, and his assessment of what Verstapp...

12 May 2026 13:59
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Szafnauer Would Bet His House on Russell Winning the Championship Despite Being 20 Points Behind
Otmar Szafnauer correctly predicted Lando Norris would be the 2025 world champion when almost nobody else believed it. He is now making a similar bet on George Russell, and he i...

11 May 2026 17:36
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F2 Champion Fornaroli Deserves a Formula 1 Seat, Says Former Boss
Leonardo Fornaroli won the Formula 2 championship as a rookie last year, then signed with McLaren, and still does not have a Formula 1 seat. His former team manager James Robins...

11 May 2026 16:34
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Leclerc Is Copying Hamilton's Preparation Methods and Says They Are Working
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton are teammates at Ferrari, rivals for the same team resources, and separated by eight points in the championship. They are also, by Leclerc'...

11 May 2026 15:32
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Alonso Says Small Updates Are Pointless Until Aston Martin Close the Gap Properly
Fernando Alonso has given the most honest public assessment yet of where Aston Martin stand in 2026, and the message is not comforting. They are too far behind to benefit from i...

11 May 2026 14:29
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Former Designer Tears Into the FIA Over 2026 Engines: "How Can Anyone Make This Mistake Twice?"
Gary Anderson has spent his career designing Formula 1 cars and he understands power unit regulations in technical terms that most people in the sport do not. His assessment of ...

11 May 2026 13:27
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Piastri Names Hamilton the Greatest of All Time but Says Verstappen Is Getting Close
Oscar Piastri has been asked to name the greatest Formula 1 driver in history, and he has given a considered answer that does not shy away from controversy or complexity. Hamilt...

11 May 2026 12:25
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Verstappen Fans Flood the Nurburgring as Weekend Tickets Sell Out for the First Time in History
The 24 Hours of the Nurburgring is here, and Max Verstappen's presence has done something the race has never managed before: sell out every weekend ticket before the event b...

11 May 2026 11:23
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Schumacher Says Hamilton Should Step Aside for Bearman at Ferrari
Ralf Schumacher has made a direct call: Lewis Hamilton's time at Ferrari should end after this season, and Oliver Bearman should be the man to replace him. The argument is p...

07 May 2026 16:22
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'Newey Hospitalised as Aston Martin Struggle On'
Adrian Newey's arrival at Aston Martin was supposed to be the beginning of the team's transformation into a genuine title contender. His absence in Miami, following what...

07 May 2026 15:20
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Antonelli's Miami Win Gives Mercedes a Historic Podium Record
Andrea Kimi Antonelli's victory in Miami was not just another win in a dominant run of results. It also moved Mercedes past a milestone that puts them in exclusive company i...

07 May 2026 14:19
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Horner Rules Out Alpine Return and Compares Marquez to Verstappen
Christian Horner has been out of Formula 1 since Red Bull removed him from his team principal role last year, and he is in no rush to return. The rumours linking him to a role a...

07 May 2026 13:18
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Red Bull Admit the Weight Problem Was Fixed Too Late but Promise More Progress by Austria
Max Verstappen knew something was wrong with the RB22 from the very first lap of the season. Red Bull have now formally acknowledged that it took them too long to find the root ...

07 May 2026 12:14
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Analyst Says Mercedes Need to Intervene With Russell
George Russell blamed the Miami circuit for not suiting his driving style after a difficult weekend that ended with a fortunate fourth place. Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock ...

07 May 2026 11:13
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Red Bull See Progress After Miami and Tell Verstappen They Are on the Right Track
Max Verstappen finished fifth in Miami, which by the standards of his first three weekends of 2026 represented real forward movement. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies came...

07 May 2026 10:11
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Antonelli Confirms Mercedes Are Bringing a Significant Upgrade Package to Canada
Kimi Antonelli is leading the championship, winning races, and driving the fastest car on the grid. Mercedes also decided not to bring their upgrade package to Miami and saved i...

06 May 2026 16:36
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Vasseur Admits Ferrari Had a Very Hard Sunday in Miami
Ferrari came to Miami with upgrades, genuine pace through the opening phases of the weekend, and a podium in the sprint race for Leclerc. By Sunday evening, Fred Vasseur was des...

06 May 2026 15:35
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Antonelli Stays Grounded After Miami Win and Warns Russell Will Be Strong in Canada
Three wins from four races. The championship lead. The fastest car. Kimi Antonelli has every reason to feel invincible right now and he is making a point of not feeling that way...

06 May 2026 14:33
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Wolff Open to V8 Return but Warns Formula 1 Cannot Simply Go Backwards
The debate about Formula 1's engine future has been reignited by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who has spoken openly about a potential return to V8 power units by 2031...

06 May 2026 13:32
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Verstappen Glowing After Family Weekend in Miami: "I Do Not See Them Very Often"
Max Verstappen's Miami weekend was his best of the season by some distance. The Red Bull updates appeared to work, the car felt manageable for the first time in 2026, and Ve...

06 May 2026 12:30
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FIA Considering Significant Downforce Cuts for 2027
The FIA is not finished adjusting the 2026 regulations. Having already introduced changes for Miami around superclipping and energy deployment, the federation is now looking fur...

06 May 2026 11:29
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A Frustrated Russell Could Become a Problem for Mercedes
Mercedes have had the season everyone expected so far, just not with the driver everyone expected to be leading it. George Russell was the universal title favourite before the f...

06 May 2026 10:27
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Hadjar Settles in at Red Bull and Admits He Thought Hard About Verstappen's Teammates
Isack Hadjar has had a complicated start to his first full Formula 1 season. The Australian Grand Prix debut ended in a crash during the formation lap before the race had even s...

30 Apr 2026 15:40
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Never Forgotten: Roland Ratzenberger (1960 - 1994)
Thirty-two years ago today, Formula 1 lost Roland Ratzenberger during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. His death came one day before Ayrton Senna's, and th...

30 Apr 2026 14:37
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Steiner Tells Impatient Antonelli to Stay Calm: "You Are Going to Be World Champion"
Gunther Steiner has watched Kimi Antonelli lead the championship after three races and his conclusion is straightforward: the talent is real, the future is bright, and the great...

30 Apr 2026 13:34
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Mental Coach Explains Why Leclerc Is Mentally Stronger Than Almost Anyone Else on the Grid
Charles Leclerc arrives in Miami in the form of his career. His mental preparation coach believes that is not a coincidence, and that the psychological habits Leclerc built as a...

30 Apr 2026 12:32
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Piastri Admits He Needs Someone to Explain the New F1 Rules to Him Properly
Oscar Piastri is one of the fastest drivers on the grid and is currently fighting for the championship. He would also like someone to explain exactly what the FIA changed before...

30 Apr 2026 11:30
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Norris Hoping for a Verstappen-Style Scenario at Mercedes — But in McLaren's Favour
Lando Norris won his world championship last year partly because Max Verstappen and his Red Bull teammate were fighting each other at critical moments. He is watching the Merced...

30 Apr 2026 10:29
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Dutch F1 Commentator Reveals Someone Turned Up at His Home After Death Threats
Nelson Valkenburg has been the voice of Formula 1 in the Netherlands for Viaplay since 2022. What has gone largely unreported until now is how far some of the hostility toward h...

30 Apr 2026 09:26
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Verstappen Makes His Choice: Fifth Title Over Le Mans Victory Every Time
Max Verstappen has been spending considerable time at the Nurburgring lately, and his passion for endurance racing is genuine. But when someone put the question directly to him,...

22 Apr 2026 18:25
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Leclerc Says He Can Win the World Championship With Ferrari This Season
Charles Leclerc is not being cautious about his ambitions. After two podiums in the first three races and third place in the standings, the Ferrari driver is prepared to say wha...

22 Apr 2026 17:23
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Norris Reveals He Struggled With Mental Problems During His Title-Winning Season
Lando Norris has spoken openly about a period of real self-doubt during his world championship season, the year he held off Verstappen to become the first McLaren world champion...

22 Apr 2026 16:21
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Hill Says Hamilton Has Accepted the End Is Approaching: "The Things That Used to Come Naturally No Longer Work the Same Way"
Lewis Hamilton is back on the podium and back in the conversation at Ferrari, but Damon Hill sees something different when he watches his countryman race in 2026. Not decline ex...

22 Apr 2026 15:18
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The Rule Changes May Actually Benefit Antonelli More Than Anyone Else
When Formula 1 announced its regulatory tweaks for Miami, most observers assumed the target was slowing Mercedes down. The reality may be more ironic than that. The specific cha...

22 Apr 2026 14:17
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Steiner Claims Wolff Is Taking Revenge on Verstappen Through Antonelli
Guenther Steiner has made a pointed suggestion about the motivation behind Toto Wolff's investment in Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and it goes beyond pure sporting logic. The form...

22 Apr 2026 13:15
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Verstappen Faces the Most Demanding Month of His Year Starting in Miami
The enforced April break in Formula 1 is almost over. The season resumes in Miami in just over a week, and for Max Verstappen that starting gun marks the beginning of a May sche...

22 Apr 2026 12:13
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Formula 1 Announces Immediate Rule Changes to Tackle Safety and Energy Management
The FIA has acted. After weeks of pressure from drivers, teams, and the public following the Bearman crash in Japan, Formula 1 has confirmed a package of regulatory changes that...

21 Apr 2026 15:53
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Steiner Says the 2026 Rules Are Helping Antonelli and Hurting Russell
Kimi Antonelli's lead in the championship after three races has surprised many people. Gunther Steiner is not one of them. The former Haas team principal has a specific theo...

21 Apr 2026 14:50
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McLaren Reserve O'Ward Rules Out Formula 1 Move: "This Is Not Mario Kart"
Pato O'Ward spent years working toward a Formula 1 seat through his reserve driver role at McLaren. That ambition is now definitively gone, and the 2026 regulations are the ...

21 Apr 2026 13:48
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Chandhok Says Bearman Is Putting Himself in Pole Position for a Ferrari Seat
Oliver Bearman is doing exactly what the Ferrari Driver Academy would want to see from a driver waiting for his opportunity at the top team. He is performing at a level that mak...

21 Apr 2026 12:46
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Coulthard Warns Red Bull Will Have to Block Lambiase From Parts of the Factory
The departure of Gianpiero Lambiase to McLaren is already painful for Red Bull. But according to David Coulthard, there is a further awkward chapter still to come, and it will b...

21 Apr 2026 11:44
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"It Is Entirely Realistic That Verstappen Takes a Few Years Away From F1"
The conversation about Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1 is no longer a fringe topic. Jan Lammers, sports director of the Dutch Grand Prix and a former Formula 1 driver h...

21 Apr 2026 10:42
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Verstappen Can Overtake Senna on the All-Time Front Row Starts List
Max Verstappen's title chances in 2026 look remote after a difficult opening three weekends. But records do not require a championship battle, and one significant milestone ...

21 Apr 2026 09:39
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Lindblad on Surviving His First F1 Races: "I Only Look at Myself"
Arvid Lindblad is the only true rookie on the 2026 Formula 1 grid, and through the first three weekends he has already shown that the step up from junior categories has not over...

20 Apr 2026 15:52
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