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**Why Toto Wolff thinks F1 2026 critics "should hide" after "spectacular" Miami GP**

Formula 1 rolled out drastic regulation changes in 2026, which initially sparked a mixed response among drivers and fans. But now, after implementing tweaks to the new rules at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that anyone caught complaining about the racing “should hide”.
The new regulations brought smaller, lighter cars to the track, which are now powered by hybrid ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli could have George Russell "mentally covered" if he wins in Canada, says former driver**

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Kimi Antonelli could get the edge over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Montoya argued that if Antonelli beats Russell at a track that the Briton has previously found success at, the Italian will gain a mental edge over his team-mate.
While Antonelli secured his third consecutive win at the Miami Grand ...Keep reading

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**George Russell: Trying Kimi Antonelli’s Mercedes F1 car changes "made a bigger impact than I thought"**

Having struggled to click with the Miami circuit all weekend, George Russell said he made “big changes” to his Mercedes Formula 1 car's differential and brake bias as used by Kimi Antonelli, which “made a bigger impact than I thought”.
The British driver was a step behind team-mate Antonelli for the majority of the Miami GP weekend, as the Italian powered to a third straight victory ...Keep reading

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**Why the FIA stewards weren't lenient with Charles Leclerc in Miami GP**

The 20-second penalty imposed on Charles Leclerc following the Miami Grand Prix - which was actually a conversion of an uncompleted drive-through penalty imposed by the FIA stewards - is a particularly severe sanction in modern Formula 1.
The Monegasque driver was penalised for multiple off-track excursions, following a spin the Ferrari driver suffered at Turn 3 which resulted in a hit against ...Keep reading

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**How to watch the 2026 Met Gala and is Lewis Hamilton attending?**

The 2026 Met Gala is here, and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is expected to be at the glamorous event.
One of the biggest nights in fashion has arrived as the Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Shortly after securing a sixth-place finish at the Miami Grand Prix and wearing Ferrari Style and a Saint Laurent runway look in the F1 paddock ...Keep reading

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**Martin Brundle speaks out on viral Jimmy Fallon Miami GP moment**

Sky Sports Formula 1 veteran Martin Brundle has addressed his bizarre interaction with American television host Jimmy Fallon during the pre-race grid walk ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
The Miami International Autodrome has quickly become a hotspot for famous faces on the grid and in the paddock, and the 2026 edition of the event was no different.
As he weaved his way through the crowds on ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 5, 2026, 10:20 AM

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**Toto Wolff: Mercedes poor starts “not acceptable” if we want to win F1 world titles**

Mercedes remains on the maximum score of four wins after four Formula 1 grands prix, although the competition was significantly closer in Miami than during the three race weekends prior to the April break.
McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull all travelled to Florida with significant upgrades, while Mercedes has its first major package of the year planned for the Canadian Grand Prix in ...Keep reading

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**Red Bull makes gains and Ferrari updates fall flat: A deep dive into the data from Miami**

After a five-week break, the balance of power in Formula 1 appears to have shifted significantly. Although the winner in Miami – Kimi Antonelli – was the same as in Japan, a wave of updates and possible adjustments to battery usage may have reshuffled the competitive order in a lasting way.
A look at the season averages from the first three race weekends of 2026 shows that Mercedes was ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 5, 2026, 2:00 PM

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**Red Bull apologises to Max Verstappen for not fixing F1 steering issue earlier**

Red Bull made a significant step forward during the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix weekend. Max Verstappen’s fifth place on Sunday does not fully reflect the overall picture, but that result is mainly due to his spin on the opening lap, and the early pit stop that followed.
In terms of pure pace, Red Bull made a much stronger impression than in Japan, where Verstappen did not even make it into ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 5, 2026, 3:40 PM

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**The unique F1 record that Kimi Antonelli broke with his Miami GP win**

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is currently the standout figure in Formula 1 – and he is rewriting the series’ record books. While drivers before him had managed to secure either their first three pole positions in succession or their first three grand prix victories in succession, no one had ever combined both streaks. Antonelli has now achieved exactly that.
“It's a cool stat,” ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 5, 2026, 5:40 PM

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**Did McLaren ‘maximise everything’ in Miami? Lando Norris isn’t so sure**

After a tough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, McLaren was back on form in Miami with drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finishing the race in second and third respectively. But that might not have been enough for the reigning world champion, who questioned whether his team had “maximised everything” in Florida.
The fourth round of the 2026 campaign saw McLaren roll out a raft of ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 6, 2026, 8:00 AM

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**Why Red Bull isn’t worried about Isack Hadjar’s Miami GP disaster**

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies isn’t concerned about Isack Hadjar’s tough Miami Grand Prix, as he felt mistakes on both sides contributed to his nightmare weekend.
Having struggled to match Max Verstappen’s pace in the upgraded Red Bull F1 car, Hadjar qualifying and finishing in ninth place in the Miami sprint while the Dutch driver qualified and finished in fifth, the ...Keep reading

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**F1 power unit changes required but difficult before 2028, says McLaren**

McLaren F1 team boss Andrea Stella thinks further changes to the power unit regulations are still required, but the timelines involved are pushing any tweaks to 2028 rather than next year.
F1 recently agreed on a first set of refinements to improve the qualifying spectacle and reduce the extreme closing speeds seen over the first few races of the 2026 rules era. Last weekend's Miami Grand Prix ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 6, 2026, 12:40 PM

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**"Park him" – Juan Pablo Montoya calls for Max Verstappen race ban**

Driver-turned-pundit Juan Pablo Montoya has blasted the current crop of Formula 1 drivers, and Max Verstappen in particular, for being excessively negative about the latest regulations.
Speaking on the BBC's Chequered Flag podcast, Montoya said public criticism of the state of F1 should be punished via penalty points on drivers' licences, escalating to race suspensions.
The effects of the ...Keep reading

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**Valtteri Bottas' unusual Miami F1 penalty explained**

Valtteri Bottas' unusual penalty at the Miami Grand Prix is the latest symptom of some of the teething issues F1's newest team is dealing with, but Cadillac is buoyed by the results of its first in-season upgrades.
Cadillac brought an ambitious set of updates to its home race in Miami after having started its F1 adventure with a relatively basic launch car. Those upgrades, centred around an ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

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**Question of the week: Can Mercedes still lose out this year?**

The Miami Formula 1 weekend was something of a surprise. Yes, the end result remained the same, with Kimi Antonelli winning his third race in a row and extending his championship lead, but there are clear signs Mercedes isn’t going to run away unchallenged.
Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull all brought upgrade packages to the United States and made visible progress. The papaya team secured a 1-2 ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 7, 2026, 9:00 AM

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**Red Bull targets Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen replacement**

Red Bull has singled out Oscar Piastri as its preferred replacement for Max Verstappen, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion leave the team, Motorsport understands.
Several sources confirmed this information in the Miami paddock, despite Verstappen being contracted for next year and the team adamant that this remains the case. Team principal Laurent Mekies and Oliver Mintzlaff are ...Keep reading

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**Alpine wants more after Colapinto's "most perfect weekend" at Miami GP**

Revelling in an Alpine A526 seemingly transformed by a substantial upgrade package for the Miami Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto said he was "proud to put in that performance" after claiming his best since joining the Formula 1 grid.
Alpine introduced a new, lighter monocoque as well as aerodynamic updates to the front and rear brake hardware and suspension wishbones, revised floor edges, a ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli has "earned the right" to lead F1 title race, says David Coulthard**

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has "earned the right" to be leading the drivers' championship, according to former driver David Coulthard.
The 19-year-old driver took the lead of the championship after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, becoming the youngest driver in the history of the series to lead the standings. His win in Miami extended his lead over his ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 7, 2026, 3:20 PM

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**Red Bull: ‘We don’t want to play ping-pong with McLaren over Gianpiero Lambiase’s role’**

As soon as news of Gianpiero Lambiase’s move from Red Bull to McLaren in 2028 leaked, his future Formula 1 role immediately became a topic of discussion.
Reports quickly linked Red Bull’s head of racing, who also acts as Max Verstappen’s race engineer, to the position of team principal, while McLaren’s current team boss Andrea Stella was in turn linked with Ferrari.
Ferrari dismissed ...Keep reading

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**McLaren strategy under fire after Lando Norris missed out on Miami GP victory**

Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has called out McLaren's strategy during the Miami Grand Prix, claiming that the Woking outfit has repeatedly made strategic errors.
Lando Norris had been leading the race at the Miami International Autodrome with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in second. But, unfortunately for the reigning drivers' champion, the Brackley outfit performed a successful ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 8:40 AM

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**Martin Brundle reacts as Sky Sports extends F1 deal until 2034**

Martin Brundle has reacted to Sky Sports' extended contract with Formula 1, which will see the broadcaster cover the championship through to the end of 2034.
F1 announced the contract extension on 6 May, which includes coverage in the UK, Ireland and Italy. Sky, which has been the exclusive broadcaster of F1 in the UK and Ireland since 2019, will continue to broadcast all practice sessions ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 9:20 AM

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**Why Fernando Alonso is “at peace” over Aston Martin not ‘wasting money’ on small F1 car upgrades**

Fernando Alonso agrees with Aston Martin’s plan to not deliver small upgrades on a frequent basis until it has solved its ongoing Honda engine and reliability issues, and can deliver big gains to move up the Formula 1 pecking order.
Aston Martin delivered no performance upgrades in Miami, contrasting to effectively all its rivals, as it focused its efforts on reliability and curing the ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 11:20 AM

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**Carlos Sainz: Miami-spec Williams is the F1 car we should’ve had from opening race**

Carlos Sainz described Williams’ Miami upgrade as “the car that was supposed to come to Race 1” and lays out the timeline he expects for the team to complete its recovery.
The Spaniard took ninth place in the Miami Grand Prix and led home team-mate Alex Albon for a double-points finish for Williams – its first of the season, which enabled it to pull clear of Audi into eighth place in ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 12:01 PM

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**Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks cost cap rules**

Formula 1's governing body the FIA has made additional tweaks to the relevant 2026 regulations to help power unit manufacturers catch up in a move which is expected to give struggling Honda extra assistance.
F1 had devised a so-called ADUO system - Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities - for 2026's all-new power units to avoid a similar scenario of the previous rule cycle where one ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

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**Monaco Grand Prix 2026 IMAX tickets now on sale: How much are they and how to get them?**

Tickets are now available for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix at IMAX locations across the United States.
Apple TV is collaborating with IMAX to bring a select number of races from the 2026 Formula 1 season to the big screen with watch-party-style events. The first of these events featured the Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome, where Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in ...Keep reading

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**F1 "working overtime" to monitor Middle East as Q1 revenue surges**

Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang says F1 chiefs are "working overtime" to come up with contingency plans for the series' Middle Eastern races, with various options on the table pending on the war in Iran.
F1 was forced to call off its April doubleheader in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with further question marks hovering over the final make-up of the 2026 ...Keep reading

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**FIA reveals latest tweaks to F1 rules for 2027 season**

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jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 3:40 PM

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**Charles Leclerc takes delivery of bespoke $20million Riva superyacht**

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has taken delivery of an incredible new superyacht following the Miami Grand Prix, which is estimated to be worth £15million ($20million).
The Monegasque driver attended an exclusive ceremony with his wife, Alexandra, at Riva's La Spezia shipyard to officially launch their bespoke vessel on 7 May.
The event has already gone viral on social media ...Keep reading

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**Red Bull boss insists Max Verstappen is "fully committed" despite 2026 F1 frustrations**

Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies has insisted that four-time champion Max Verstappen remains fully committed to the team despite his dissatisfaction with the new regulations.
The Dutchman has been open about disliking the new regulation cars, which were introduced from 2026, describing them as "Formula E on steroids" earlier in the year.
In addition to his issues with ...Keep reading

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**Inside Cadillac's Miami GP homecoming - "We're trying to give F1 fans something different"**

Class leading performance may still be a long-term work in progress for Cadillac, but with short-term respectability achieved F1's 11th team has also tried to make a rapid off-track impact. F1 branding in general was almost impossible to escape in Miami, and Cadillac carved out its own space by taking over Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District for a free, two-day fan event, with an appearance ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 7:01 PM

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**Guenther Steiner: Adrian Newey should have never taken the role of Aston Martin team principal**

Former Haas Formula 1 team chief Guenther Steiner has argued that Adrian Newey should have never taken the role of team principal at Aston Martin.
Newey joined the Silverstone outfit in 2025 as managing technical partner and shareholder, after almost two decades at Red Bull. It was later announced in November 2025 that Newey would also take the role of team principal for 2026, replacing Andy ...Keep reading

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**Ford in talks with Max Verstappen about WEC Hypercar opportunities**

Ford will make its Hypercar debut in the World Endurance Championship next year, and the company's racing chief Mark Rushbrook would love to see Max Verstappen race the car one day.
Ford has returned to Formula 1 this year thanks to its partnership with Red Bull Racing. The two parties have joined forces for the development and production of power units for Red Bull and its sister team Racing ...Keep reading

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**Alex Jacques hails Arvid Lindblad as F1 rookie who “looks like he’s been here for years”**

Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has argued that rookie driver Arvid Lindblad "looks like he's been in F1 for years."
The Briton joined the grid in 2026 with Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson. He lined up in P9 for his debut race at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and managed to convert it to an eighth-place finish, scoring four points on his debut.
After the opening four rounds ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 9:28 PM

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**Ferrari issued major warning from former F1 driver after Miami GP upgrade fails to impress**

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has argued that Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades left a lot to be desired.
After a strong start to the season, especially with impressive performances at race starts from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, there were high expectations for the Maranello outfit's upgrades in Miami.
But by the time the drivers reached ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 10:01 PM

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**Arvid Lindblad reveals F1 dream still feels surreal after impressive rookie start**

Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has said that it has still not sunk in that he is racing in Formula 1.
The 18-year-old driver secured a full-time F1 seat with Red Bull's sister squad after just one season in Formula 2, finishing sixth in the standings on 134 points with three race wins.
Lindblad started competitive karting in 2015 before moving up to Formula 4 in 2022. After two ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 8, 2026, 11:02 PM

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**Lewis Hamilton’s "Vice City Run" turns Miami into a real-life "GTA: Vice City" trailer**

Following an eventful Miami Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton posted a cinematic reel to social media celebrating the city. The seven-time world champion can be seen racing a Ferrari Testarossa around The Magic City, with the video embracing the visuals of the 1984 TV show Miami Vice, but more importantly, the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
The video, titled "Vice City Run" in a bright blue ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 9, 2026, 7:40 AM

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**F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far**

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.
This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.
When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.
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jovial kilnBOT May 9, 2026, 10:40 AM

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**Oscar Piastri shares how relationship with Mark Webber has evolved since F1 debut**

Oscar Piastri has opened up about his relationship with his manager Mark Webber after the former Formula 1 driver stepped away from a trackside role ahead of the 2026 season.
Piastri confirmed changes to his personal team ahead of the 2026 F1 season. While Mark Webber is still Piastri's manager, he took a step back from his trackside support role to put his focus on commercial matters.
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**The real reason F1 star Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing**

Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing because it offers him a chance to make a difference in a level-playing field, according to the category’s architect Stephane Ratel.
While Formula 1 drivers have largely stopped competing regularly outside grand prix weekends in recent decades, aside from an occasional appearance in the Race of Champions, Verstappen has bucked the trend by exploring a wide ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 9, 2026, 11:41 AM

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**Guenther Steiner: Aston Martin has "no excuse" for poor 2026 F1 season start**

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has said there is no excuse for Aston Martin's poor start to the 2026 season.
The Silverstone outfit entered the 2026 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, and with the first car designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey, who joined the team in 2025 as managing technical partner. But the high expectations from inside and ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 9, 2026, 2:21 PM

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**Lando Norris on fixing F1: "Get rid of the battery"**

McLaren's Lando Norris thinks Formula 1's Miami energy management tweaks were a "small step in the right direction" but doesn't believe the new regulations can end up in a place where the drivers fully enjoy them.
With input from the drivers, F1 agreed to a number of energy deployment tweaks to allow drivers to push harder in qualifying, reducing the need to lift and coast on a qualifying lap ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 9, 2026, 4:22 PM

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**Kimi Antonelli sent warning as George Russell tipped for Canadian GP comeback**

F1 TV presenter and former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has warned Kimi Antonelli that his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell could end his winning streak at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month.
Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to 2026 in only his second season in the championship. Heading into the season, his team-mate was an easy ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 9, 2026, 4:41 PM

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**Doriane Pin says F1 dream is now a goal after Mercedes test**

2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin hopes that her Formula 1 test with Mercedes will open the door to more opportunities in the championship, as she explained that securing a seat in F1 has now become a goal rather than a dream.
The French driver joined the Mercedes Junior Team in 2024 when she entered the all-female racing series. After winning the championship in 2025 , she was promoted to ...Keep reading

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**Guenther Steiner hits out at Miami GP stewards as he calls for time limit on post-race penalties**

Guenther Steiner has criticised the Miami Grand Prix stewards, claiming that a time limit should be introduced for post-race penalties.
Several incidents were under investigation by the stewards following the race at the Hard Rock Stadium. These included Max Verstappen for allegedly crossing the white line at the pit exit, Max Verstappen and George Russell for causing a collision, Charles ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 10, 2026, 2:21 AM

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**David Coulthard impressed by Colin Farrell’s “truly enthusiastic” F1 knowledge at Miami GP**

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Colin Farrell’s genuine knowledge of the championship after his enthusiastic appearance at the Miami Grand Prix.
Farrell caught the attention of fans after his interaction with Martin Brundle during the Sky Sports F1 grid walk. "It's lovely to meet you. After all of these years, you don't write, you don't call. Look at this shirt. Old ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 10, 2026, 9:21 AM

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**Why Cadillac is "in a massive hurry to find performance" in F1 2026**

Cadillac’s Formula 1 debut has been encouraging, but the team is now “in a massive hurry to find performance”, according to Sergio Perez.
Having joined the world championship this year with customer Ferrari power units, Cadillac has been challenging the troubled Aston Martin-Honda squad, which Perez has described as “great motivation” for the team.
At the Miami Grand Prix, the ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto share “wholesome” moment after Miami GP contact: “Good sportsmanship”**

A post-Miami Grand Prix moment between Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans for “good sportsmanship”.
During the opening lap of the race at the Miami International Autodrome, the two drivers collided, resulting in aerodynamic damage to Hamilton’s Ferrari that compromised his race pace.
Frustrated by the contact, the seven-time champion ...Keep reading

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**Fred Vesti reveals huge Mercedes F1 simulator push before Miami GP**

Mercedes Formula 1 third driver Fred Vesti has revealed that he completed approximately 1000 laps on the simulator in the impromptu April break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
The five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix offered teams an unexpected opportunity to get back to the factory and almost reset before the season resumed.
"Honestly, I was amazed at how cool the ...Keep reading

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**Toto Wolff response to Mercedes intra-team F1 battle predicted: 'Not someone you want to cross'**

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff has argued that Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff is not someone who drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli would want to cross in team orders discussions.
Russell was a clear favourite heading into the 2026 season. But after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, his 19-year-old team-mate ...Keep reading

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**Carlos Sainz isn’t “going to criticise it anymore” – but still says 2026 F1 rules are “not good enough"**

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been among the more vocal critics of the new Formula 1 regulations, but he now says he’s going to be less negative in public – while still having major reservations.
Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix last weekend, the FIA introduced tweaks to the amount of energy which could be harvested and deployed in qualifying and race scenarios.
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**David Croft: Alarm bells will ring if Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell at Canadian GP**

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes that alarm bells will be ringing if George Russell does not beat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian Grand Prix.
While the Briton won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from pole position and the Chinese sprint race the week after, he has since been overtaken in the standings by his teenage team-mate.
After ...Keep reading

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**Williams F1 confirms “sizeable” upgrade package planned for Canadian GP**

Williams arrived in Miami carrying a substantial upgrade package developed over the five-week break, and left Florida with points on the board and a growing momentum. Now, before the cars land in Montreal, team principal James Vowles has confirmed the upgrade pipeline doesn't stop there.
In a new Vowles Verdict from the Grove team, the former Mercedes strategy director reflected on the scale ...Keep reading

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**Ollie Bearman reveals biggest lesson from rookie F1 season**

Ollie Bearman walked into the 2025 Formula 1 season with three standout appearances. By the end of his rookie season, he led his team-mate Esteban Ocon by three points and two places in the standings, finishing 13th. His 2026 season has been just as impressive so far.
In a new video from the Haas F1 team, the Briton has reflected on his debut season with the American outfit.
The move from ...Keep reading

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**Guenther Steiner explains why Ferrari has no easy fix after McLaren surge**

Guenther Steiner believes there are multiple, smaller problems to be fixed at Ferrari rather than one big issue.
While Ferrari has had a strong start to the 2026 season, with Lewis Hamilton celebrating his first grand prix podium finish with the Maranello outfit at the Chinese Grand Prix, the team arrived at the Miami Grand Prix under threat from McLaren.
The unexpected five-week break in ...Keep reading

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**Logan Sargeant hopes for Max Verstappen in Ford Hypercar: “He’s going to kick everyone’s ass”**

In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook revealed that the American marque is having “regular discussions” with Max Verstappen about doing more in sportscars - including hypercar.
Ford will join the top class of the World Endurance Championship from 2027 onwards, which also means it will compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours. That race has been on ...Keep reading

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**Guenther Steiner predicts George Russell title blow if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool"**

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has predicted that George Russell will end the 2026 season as runner-up if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool".
While we are only four rounds into the season, Steiner has seen enough to boldly predict the final drivers' championship standings.
During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner discussed Antonelli's impressive start ...Keep reading

jovial kilnBOT May 11, 2026, 9:20 AM

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**Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit at Austrian Grand Prix**

After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami. Max Verstappen even described it as “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team led by Laurent Mekies.
His fifth place in the Miami Grand Prix did not fully reflect that progress, but in terms of pure pace Red Bull looked considerably more competitive than during the first three ...Keep reading

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**Audi’s nightmare Miami F1 weekend: ‘Every single problem was different’**

Audi suffered a third consecutive point-less Formula 1 round at the Miami Grand Prix, amid numerous technical problems on both cars.
Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg qualified an encouraging 11th and 12th for the sprint, but the German failed to even start the race as his car caught fire due to a leak, while the Brazilian finished 11th but was disqualified over a spike in air pressure ...Keep reading

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**McLaren “cost themselves” Miami GP win with "hesitant" strategy call, says Jolyon Palmer**

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has argued that Mercedes won the Miami Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli because they were proactive when McLaren hesitated.
McLaren’s Lando Norris was leading the race at the Hard Rock Stadium with Antonelli in second, but he lost the lead when Mercedes successfully pulled off an undercut. The Brackley outfit initiated the strategy by pitting Antonelli for ...Keep reading

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**These F1 drivers preceded Max Verstappen in the Nurburgring 24 Hours**

Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours on May 16. In doing so, he joins a long list of Formula 1 drivers who have taken part in the endurance classic.
Verstappen’s entry is not only big news because of his status, but also because he becomes part of a select group. Since 1970 – the first year of the race – more than 30 Formula 1 drivers have competed in this ...Keep reading

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**Martin Brundle hails Max Verstappen's "genius" Miami GP save after rare spin**

Max Verstappen's spin at the start of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has been applauded by former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle, who claimed it showed off the four-time champion's "genius" as he recovered from the moment.
The chaotic start of the race at the Hard Rock Stadium saw Verstappen, who started from P2 alongside polesitter Kimi Antonelli, run side-by-side with ...Keep reading

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**Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control**

There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the landscape. F1 teams have become companies capable of closing their annual financial ...Keep reading

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**Audi F1 reliability problems branded “embarrassing” by David Croft after Miami GP disappointment**

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that Audi’s reliability issues are becoming “a little bit embarrassing” after a troublesome Miami Grand Prix weekend.
The German marque’s start to 2026 has included multiple reliability issues. While Gabriel Bortoleto secured two points with a ninth-place finish at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his team-mate Nico ...Keep reading

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**Rob Smedley issues warning over potential Oscar Piastri Red Bull move**

Rob Smedley, speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, has pushed back against the idea that a secondary driver can leave a top Formula 1 team and successfully launch a championship challenge from another.
The former Ferrari and Williams race engineer drew from his experience in top teams:
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**Fernando Alonso takes delivery of $12million hypercar with matching baby seat**

Most car deliveries don't come with a matching child seat. Then again, most car deliveries don't involve a one-of-one hypercar valued at an eight-figure sum. Fernando Alonso isn't like most people, however, with the Aston Martin driver recently taking delivery of a rare and very expensive Pagani Zonda in Monaco.
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**Daniel Ricciardo refuses to rule out racing return after abrupt F1 exit: "Never say never"**

Daniel Ricciardo has failed to rule out a return to racing in the future, but insists that if he does return to the cockpit, it would not be to chase a championship victory.
The Australian driver left the world of Formula 1 behind him after his abrupt exit from the championship at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson.
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**Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress**

Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix.
The team’s switch to a works Honda power unit deal from customer Mercedes powertrains backfired, with the Japanese engine generating vibrations that repeatedly damaged batteries and tended to numb drivers’ bodies.
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**Why Jolyon Palmer believes Audi F1 is “behind on the curve” after Miami GP**

F1 TV presenters Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe have shared their verdict on the Audi Formula 1 team’s disastrous Miami Grand Prix.
Audi endured a difficult Miami Grand Prix weekend plagued by reliability issues. Nico Hulkenberg missed the sprint race due to a power unit failure before retiring early from the grand prix, and his team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was disqualified from the ...Keep reading

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**Rob Smedley sounds alarm on "slightly soul-destroying" Ferrari F1 upgrades**

Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has branded Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades as "slightly soul-destroying" after McLaren saw a larger boost in performance than the Maranello outfit.
After a strong start to 2026, including Lewis Hamilton's first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, McLaren closed the gap to the Fred Vasseur-led team with second and third-place ...Keep reading

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**F1 V8 engine return backed as David Coulthard says series can go "zero emissions"**

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton have shared their verdict on the return of V8s to the championship by 2031.
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has promised the return of V8 engines to F1 by 2031, with the possibility of introducing them a year earlier. "It’s coming," Sulayem told the media. "In 2031, the FIA will have the power to do it, without ...Keep reading

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**Max Verstappen’s ‘sarcastic’ Jimmy Fallon comeback leaves F1 fans in stitches**

Formula 1 fans have flocked to social media after an interview with American Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar has gone viral.
After Fallon kicked off the interaction, Verstappen said, “I love being here,” before the TV host continued: “Max Verstappen, like Ver-stopping at the store, Ver-stopping to get coffee, you know?” But it was the ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli's support system crucial to F1 title fight, says David Coulthard**

As Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 drivers' championship, David Coulthard has spoken about the importance of the Italian driver's support system.
The former driver believes that those closest to Antonelli will be crucial in keeping him "undistracted" as he fights for his first championship title.
Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to the season. While it was ...Keep reading

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**“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet” – Red Bull still playing catch-up with F1 rivals**

“We're getting there, we're not the same yet.”
This was Max Verstappen’s reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella’s comment that there are “four teams in such a tight competition”, following an encouraging Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Mercedes prevailing and Ferrari also in the mix.
Isack Hadjar had a nightmare weekend, well off Verstappen’s pace before being excluded ...Keep reading

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**"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules**

Although many of the stakeholders remain publicly in denial, it's clear Formula 1's latest technical regulations have displeased a broad section of the fanbase as well as attracting loud criticism from the drivers themselves.
The recent implementation of tweaks to the electrical deployment and harvesting regime, followed by confirmation of more extensive changes to come next season, represent a ...Keep reading

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**Can F1 save its races in Bahrain and Jeddah? Here’s how every option could play out**

The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship.
Formally, the two events have never been officially cancelled by Formula 1, which merely ...Keep reading

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**"The most fun I've had all year" - Max Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid**

When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours, record numbers of fans are expected to watch on, either at the sold-out event or via the broadcast. Among them will likely be a number of his F1 colleagues, and some of them might even be tinged with envy.
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**Kimi Antonelli faces Monaco GP concern despite extending F1 championship lead, says Jolyon Palmer**

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Kimi Antonelli that his poor race starts could become a major weakness at the Monaco Grand Prix.
While Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ standings to 20 points after winning the Miami Grand Prix, the Italian driver is still struggling with race starts. After starting from pole position at the Hard Rock Stadium, Antonelli lost the lead ...Keep reading

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**Emerson Fittipaldi reflects on "fantastic" reunion with championship-winning McLaren M23 in Miami**

Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi has described the emotional experience of being reunited with his iconic McLaren M23.
The reunion between the Brazilian driver and the machinery in which he secured the 1974 championship was part of the Woking outfit's 1000th grand prix celebrations during the Miami Grand Prix weekend.
"It was exactly the same," Fittipaldi told Tom Clarkson ...Keep reading

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**Alex Albon on why the Miami GP has won him over after Williams points finish**

Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon discussed the evolution of the Miami Grand Prix, and how the event at the Hard Rock Stadium has grown on him over the years.
The Miami Grand Prix was introduced to the F1 line-up in 2022 and has since been handed a contract extension, which will keep it on the calendar until 2041.
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**Kimi Antonelli earns praise from former F1 driver after Miami GP battle with Lando Norris**

Kimi Antonelli has received praise from former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok after successfully dealing with the pressure of reigning drivers’ champion Lando Norris at the Miami Grand Prix.
While Antonelli started the race from pole position at the Hard Rock Stadium, he had a fight on his hands when he lost the lead at the start to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and ...Keep reading

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**Why Haas fears loss of ground to Alpine in F1's upper-midfield battle**

After the Japanese Grand Prix, Haas sat in the heady heights of fourth in Formula 1's constructors' championship, two points clear of Alpine. Yet, a muted weekend at its 'home' race in Miami has now put it five points behind the Anglo-French outfit, courtesy of Pierre Gasly's sprint race point and Franco Colapinto's run to seventh.
Much of that can be put down to the efficacy of their ...Keep reading

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**James Vowles sets timeline for consistent Williams F1 points**

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles believes that the Grove outfit should be in a position to consistently score points following the summer break in August.
After a rocky start to the 2026 season due to delays on the FW48, Vowles hopes the team will be able to turn things around in the latter half of the year. The five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix offered ...Keep reading

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**How competitive is the Red Bull Ford F1 engine compared to Mercedes?**

While the opening race weekends of the year proved particularly challenging on the chassis side for Red Bull – before it made significant progress during the April break – the team managed to surprise some of its rivals on the power unit front.
Although Toto Wolff’s remark in Bahrain about Red Bull being the “absolute benchmark” was clearly politically motivated, it did underline ...Keep reading

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**Valtteri Bottas reveals FBI involvement after Cadillac stolen during Miami GP weekend**

Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas has revealed that his car was stolen during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, leaving the thief with his paddock pass and VIP parking pass, and the FBI was involved.
The Finnish driver detailed how the Cadillac Escalade provided by the team was taken from the driveway of his Airbnb during the What's Next podcast with Paul Ripke for the Cadillac driver's ...Keep reading

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**Zak Brown takes FIA fight over Mercedes-Alpine F1 talks public**

The McLaren Racing CEO has taken a clear stance against the prospect of Mercedes acquiring a shareholding in a second Formula 1 team. While the position of Racing Bulls has been tolerated due to a structure that dates back two decades, Brown believes this model should not be allowed to spread over the medium to long term.
Zak Brown has reportedly sent a six-page letter to Mohammed Ben Sulayem ...Keep reading

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**Jenson Button says Lando Norris' mental health honesty shows "a lot of strength"**

2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has praised Lando Norris for speaking openly about mental health.
While reflecting on his own career in the championship, Button detailed how every driver is "flawed" and "insecure", which he argued could be seen in some of Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari radio messages.
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**Ford on Gianpiero Lambiase exit and Max Verstappen future: “F1 commitment not based on one person”**

Ahead of the progress shown in Miami, the opening weeks of the 2026 season had not been easy for Red Bull. While the new power unit surprised some of its rivals in the paddock, the picture on the chassis and aero side initially proved underwhelming.
Moreover, news emerged that Gianpiero Lambiase, Max Verstappen’s right-hand man and also Red Bull’s Head of Racing, will leave the team for ...Keep reading

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**Jenson Button opens up on mental toll of a Formula 1 career**

Jenson Button has detailed the mental challenges of driving in Formula 1.
The 2009 F1 champion said that the extreme ratio of race wins to losses makes the series incredibly tough mentally. Over his 18 years in the championship, he entered 309 grands prix and won 15. While that is an impressive number of wins and he has a drivers' championship title to his name, he noted that he had to go ...Keep reading

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**James Vowles explains why Williams cannot immediately fix FW48 weight issue**

The engineering work is done and the parts exist, at least on paper. Williams team principal James Vowles has confirmed that the solutions for addressing his car's weight problem are in hand, but Formula 1's cost cap makes deploying these upgrades all at once financially impossible.
Speaking on The Vowles Verdict on YouTube, the Grove chief offered a detailed explanation of why fans of the ...Keep reading

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**Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role**

Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially joined the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.
As first reported by Motorsport.com in November, Somerville agreed a deal to join Alpine and then served a six-month notice period before joining his new employer.
With that gardening leave period having now concluded, during which Somerville was ...Keep reading

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**George Russell reveals how viral 'T-pose' was accidentally created**

George Russell's viral 'T-pose' was created by accident, according to the Mercedes Formula 1 driver.
What started as a moment of rest for the Briton during a long photo shoot ahead of the 2023 season ended up being one of the most viral moments of the year. It quickly made its way across social media with many fans taking the opportunity to recreate the pose.
All of the drivers have to take ...Keep reading

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**The Lotus 72 was "an extension of my body," Emerson Fittipaldi reveals**

The question of which car defined a driver's career tends to produce diplomatic answers. Two-time Formula 1 world champion Emerson Fittipaldi doesn't need to be diplomatic. Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the Brazilian got straight to it: the Lotus 72 was the finest machine he ever sat in.
"The Lotus 72, to me, was the best car I ever drove in my career," he confirmed. "From the ...Keep reading

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**Susie Wolff details battle to secure full F1 team support for F1 Academy: "Pinch-me moment"**

F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has shed light on how she managed to get all 10 Formula 1 teams to support the all-female racing series in 2024.
After the first season of F1 Academy made it clear that work needed to be done to get more eyes on the series, Wolff set out to gain the support of every F1 team.
"I remember when I took on the role, I drove to the first race we raced ...Keep reading

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**Daniel Ricciardo pushes back on claims F1 drivers look down on IndyCar ahead of first Indy 500 visit**

The idea that Formula 1 drivers sit behind a velvet rope and look down at the IndyCar Series has been a talking point for a while. American racing driver Conor Daly has said that the series deserves "more respect from over there." So, when Daniel Ricciardo joined him on his Speed Street podcast ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, the question was quickly asked.
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**McLaren announces major Intel partnership as tech giant returns to F1**

Computing giant Intel is returning to Formula 1 after nearly 20 years with a new partnership with McLaren Racing.
The Woking outfit announced the new multi-year agreement this week with Intel joining as the official compute partner, providing Intel Xeon and Intel Core Ultra processors to support McLaren's workload.
In addition to returning to F1, Intel's logos will feature on one ...Keep reading

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**Ollie Bearman admits F2 did not prepare him for brutal reality of Ferrari F1 debut**

Ollie Bearman has revealed that Formula 2 did not prepare him for the physical demands of Formula 1 ahead of his debut at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The British driver stepped in at the last-minute for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari after the Spaniard was taken for emergency appendix surgery. While reflecting on his impressive debut, at which he scored points with a seventh-place finish ...Keep reading

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**Naomi Schiff warns 2027 FIA rule changes could hit smaller F1 teams hard**

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff has noted the potential financial impact on smaller teams caused by the changes planned for the 2027 season.
After concerns were raised at the start of the new wave of regulations in 2026, the FIA has confirmed that changes to the engine hardware will be introduced in 2027 to make driving "more intuitive" via a 50 kW ...Keep reading

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**Honda reports first annual loss in 70 years, what does it mean for its F1 project?**

Honda has presented its worst financial report since the Japanese manufacturer was listed on the stock exchange in 1957. Honda Motor had already forecast a loss in March based on its financial predictions, and that picture was confirmed last Thursday with the official figures.
Over the financial year, which ended in March, Honda suffered a loss of 423billion yen ($2.68bn). These numbers are ...Keep reading

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**Esteban Ocon calls 2024 Brazilian GP podium the perfect end to Alpine chapter**

Esteban Ocon described the double-podium finish for Alpine at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix as the perfect way to end his chapter with the French outfit.
Ocon's rivalry with his Alpine team-mate at the time, Pierre Gasly, traces back to their childhood karting days in France, where a close friendship turned into an intense personal competition that continued in Formula 1.
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**"Faster than it looks" - Carlos Sainz's first impressions of Madring F1 circuit**

Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has completed a first lap of the Spanish Grand Prix's Madring circuit as the venue gets ready to host grand prix racing in September.
The Madring circuit, close to the Spanish capital's Barajas airport, is still under construction as works progress to reach its various deadlines, including an FIA inspection at the end of the month.
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**Red Bull's long-running Oscar Piastri regret explained by former F1 presenter**

Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton believes that Red Bull has regretted missing out on signing Oscar Piastri for years.
Motorsport.com understands that the Milton Keynes outfit is targeting Piastri as a potential replacement for four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide to leave the team.
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**Otmar Szafnauer reveals failed Kimi Raikkonen bid involving "Angry Birds" founders**

According to former Formula 1 paddock stalwart Otmar Szafnauer, Kimi Raikkonen almost lined up on the grid with Force India in 2012.
Szafnauer, the former Force India and Aston Martin team principal now co-hosting the High Performance Racing podcast with Jake Humphrey and Rob Smedley, has revealed that he made a strong push to land Raikkonen ahead of the Finn's famous return to the ...Keep reading

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**Jenson Button hails Ross Brawn as Honda's "saviour" after 2007 F1 "disaster"**

Jenson Button has reflected on the tumultuous period at Honda during the 2007 and 2008 Formula 1 seasons, hailing the arrival of Ross Brawn as the team's "saviour".
Speaking to Tom Clarkson during an appearance on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, the 2009 world champion opened up about the struggles that the Japanese manufacturer faced following his maiden F1 victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand ...Keep reading

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**Apple eyes "huge opportunity" for major F1 expansion in the United States**

Apple's senior vice president of services Eddy Cue believes Formula 1 has the opportunity for long-term expansion in the United States.
This comes after the technology giant took over the broadcasting rights of Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, with the championship already seeing a boost in viewership.
"The ratings were way up over where they were last year on linear for the first ...Keep reading

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**Can George Russell take inspiration from Lando Norris in quest for F1 title?**

While the theory of Mercedes' Formula 1 title favouritism ahead of the dawn of the championship's latest era has been proven correct, the name at the top of the drivers' standings is somewhat of a surprise.
Many would have believed that George Russell would be the man to beat given his performances with the Silver Arrows during what was a barren period in the ground-effect years between 2022 ...Keep reading

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**Daniel Ricciardo says life feels "more real" after abrupt F1 exit**

Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his adjustment to life away from the Formula 1 grid, admitting that stepping back from the intense calendar has allowed his day-to-day life to feel "a little more real."
The eight-time grand prix winner retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson.
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**Juan Pablo Montoya pinpoints major factor in Kimi Antonelli's F1 success**

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that Peter 'Bono' Bonnington is a "big part" of Kimi Antonelli's impressive form at Mercedes.
After a heavily scrutinised start to his F1 career, which included a high-profile crash during his FP1 debut at Monza, Antonelli has firmly found his feet at Mercedes.
The 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the standings in the ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli continues prank war with his Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington in viral video**

Mercedes has shared a glimpse into Kimi Antonelli's playful relationship with his race engineer Peter 'Bono' Bonnington, as the 19-year-old driver played yet another prank on the Briton.
After stepping up to a full-time Formula 1 seat with Mercedes in 2025, taking the seat left behind by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, a prank war between Antonelli and Bonnington began. It started with ...Keep reading

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**Max Verstappen opens up on pressure of sensational maiden F1 victory**

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reflected on his extraordinary maiden victory at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix.
Speaking during a video with F1, Verstappen recently opened up about the whirlwind of emotions and the immense pressure that accompanied his sensational debut for Red Bull.
Promoted to the Milton Keynes outfit mid-season, the Dutchman was thrust into the spotlight ...Keep reading

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**F1 2027 engine shift could hurt Mercedes and disrupt team development, says Naomi Schiff**

Formula 1's planned shift to a 60:40 internal combustion to electrical power distribution in 2027 could 'punish' Mercedes, according to Sky Sports F1 analyst and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff.
The FIA has confirmed that changes to the engine hardware will be introduced in 2027. The goal is to make driving "more intuitive" via a 50kW decrease in electric power and an increase of 50kW from ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli’s rivals issued warning as Otmar Szafnauer predicts further growth**

Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger in his mid-20s.
While the 19-year-old became the youngest driver in the history of F1 to lead the championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, Szafnauer argued that the best is yet to come from Antonelli.
The Italian driver has drawn the attention of the paddock with an incredible start to ...Keep reading

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**Max Verstappen revisits "super chaotic" 2024 Brazil GP win: "One of my best races"**

As Max Verstappen recounted his sensational victory at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, he branded the wet-weather performance as one of the best drives of his Formula 1 career so far.
The Dutchman put on a wet-weather masterclass after a frustrating qualifying session left him lining up on the grid in P17. "A bit of bad luck in qualifying, which meant that I had to start quite far back," he said ...Keep reading

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**Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut**

Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff has claimed that the GT racing community was overwhelmingly positive about Max Verstappen's participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, despite logistical concerns.
The fan-favourite endurance race was sold out for the first time in its history. The surge in ticket sales was widely attributed to the four-time Formula 1 champion's ...Keep reading

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**F1 fans split over Carlos Sainz's first laps at Madrid's new circuit**

Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict after Carlos Sainz completed his first laps of the Madring circuit ahead of its maiden grand prix in September.
The Williams driver has given fans their first real glimpse of the all-new circuit, driving a 450bhp Ford Mustang GT. While the Spaniard claimed that the 5.4km, 22-turn circuit is faster than it looks, the reaction from fans has been ...Keep reading

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**Exotic dancers target Canadian Grand Prix weekend with Montreal strike**

A group of exotic dancers has announced a strike coinciding with the Canadian Grand Prix at the end of this month. This is being done with the aim of putting pressure on club owners for improved labour rights as millions of eyes fall on Montreal for the Formula 1 race weekend.
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**Juan Pablo Montoya reveals reluctance before dominant Indy 500 debut in 2000**

Juan Pablo Montoya's victory at the 2000 Indianapolis 500 remains one of the most legendary debuts in the history of the Brickyard. However, the Colombian recently revealed that he never actually wanted to enter the race.
Speaking on the BBC Chequered Flag Podcast alongside 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill, the two-time Indy 500 winner reflected on the circumstances that led him to become a ...Keep reading

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**Red Bull launches $95 Crocs clog with F1 car-inspired design**

Red Bull has launched a footwear collection with Crocs, with the headline Crocband Clog carrying a retail price of $95. The full range will go to market on 21 May, a day before the Canadian Grand Prix weekend begins at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
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**Mercedes is temporarily banning Kimi Antonelli from the Nurburgring, here’s why**

Will Kimi Antonelli become the next Formula 1 driver after Max Verstappen to compete on the Nordschleife? Rumours recently emerged that a trial on the “Green Hell” could be possible, but the young Italian’s employers have now but an end to the discussion.
Antonelli commented on his desire to race on the Nurburgring in a recent video about the so-called “Nordschleife permit”, which he ...Keep reading

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**Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy**

Although 2026 is only the first year of the current cycle, discussions about Formula 1’s future engine regulations are already taking place behind the scenes. Several tweaks have been agreed for the current ruleset, next year the balance will shift to 60-40 in favour of the combustion engine, and in the longer term the paddock increasingly appears open to more significant changes.
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**Will Mercedes or McLaren land the next blow at F1's Canadian GP?**

Three weeks on from Miami's upgrade bonanza, the 2026 Formula 1 season is set for another twist as Mercedes and McLaren both bring a big package to the Canadian Grand Prix.
There has been little doubt over who the dominant force is at the dawn of the 2026 rules era, with Mercedes sweeping the first four races from pole. Sophomore driver Kimi Antonelli heads to Canada as the championship ...Keep reading

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**Oscar Piastri joins Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto in viral karting session**

Oscar Piastri posted a glimpse of what he's got up to in the three-week break coming off the Miami Grand Prix. He posted photos to Instagram of a karting session attended by him and fellow Formula 1 drivers Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto, with the caption, "Natural habitat".
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**Rob Smedley slams slow F1 pitwall responses as "unacceptable"**

Former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley has criticised some modern race engineers for the time taken to relay vital information back to drivers.
Speaking alongside former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer and broadcaster Jake Humphrey on the High Performance Racing podcast, the veteran engineer offered a glimpse into the intense dynamic between the pitwall and the cockpit.
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**Lando Norris opens up on McLaren award that transformed his racing career**

World champions don't usually point back to a single afternoon in a simulator as the moment everything changed. Lando Norris does. And in a new video on McLaren's YouTube channel, he's explained exactly how that happened.
It started with the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award - a prize set up in 1989 to reward and recognise promising young racing drivers from the United Kingdom. Here, he followed in ...Keep reading

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**Toto Wolff keeps Mercedes grounded ahead of crucial Canadian GP upgrades**

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged the Brackley outfit to maintain a balanced perspective as it prepares to bring its first major upgrade package of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
After rival teams such as McLaren showed impressive gains at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes will be hoping its upgrade package will help it return to the dominant form seen at ...Keep reading

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**Lando Norris eyes Le Mans drive as McLaren endurance push heats up**

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris fancies himself a drive at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future. With McLaren's expanding endurance racing programme, there's an increasingly available route for such an ambition to be realised.
Speaking in a video published to McLaren's YouTube channel, the 2025 drivers' champion discussed his aspirations beyond the tight cockpit of a ...Keep reading

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**On this day: Oliver Panis takes only F1 win in chaotic Monaco GP**

Olivier Panis may be one of the best examples of shock winners in Formula 1, as demonstrated by his memorable Monaco victory on 19 May 1996.
Not that there’s anything wrong with the Frenchman – a five-time podium finisher in midfield machinery – and his talent, but the struggling Ligier outfit wasn’t exactly a victory contender at the time.
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**Honda reveals “important target” for F1 Canadian GP**

Aston Martin engine partner Honda has revealed its “important target” for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, following initial improvement with the brand’s Formula 1 power unit.
The nascent works partnership got off to a dismal start with a clear lack of reliability and performance for an Aston Martin team which hoped to contend for the world championship, as the Honda engine’s ...Keep reading

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**Cadillac details new F1 upgrade package for Canadian GP**

The Cadillac Formula 1 team has revealed its newest upgrade package for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.
The squad’s maiden F1 car, the MAC-26, was fitted with an updated front wing, floor, diffuser and rear suspension – among other parts – at the Miami Grand Prix.
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**Enter the simulation - How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry**

As far as motorsport challenges go, it doesn't get much bigger than setting up a new Formula 1 team from scratch. Building one across continents to debut under the extremely complex 2026 regulations? If not mission impossible, then at least mission improbable.
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**Five things to look out for at the F1 Canada GP**

Three weeks on from the events in Miami, the Canadian Grand Prix marks Formula 1's second North American visit at one of its most unique and quietly beloved venues. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve may not offer a high-octane combination of fast corners, but with its unpredictable weather, long straights and the punishing proximity of its many walls, the race on the picturesque Ile Notre-Dame has ...Keep reading

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**How will Max Verstappen re-adapt to F1 after Nurburgring 24h adventure?**

Max Verstappen falls back to reality this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix just a week after the Formula 1 world champion’s heroics at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.
The 28-year-old shared a Mercedes with Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer for the famous Nordschleife event as part of his growing GT3 commitments.
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**Question of the week: Is more overtaking in F1 always better?**

The new Formula 1 rules have sparked debate and differing opinions on a wide range of matters, not least what makes for good racing.
F1 boasted about the huge number of overtakes in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, which was lauded by some but ridiculed by most. It exposed an issue at the very heart of racing: what makes for good racing and is more overtaking always better.
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**Red Bull provides update on long-awaited new F1 wind tunnel**

The opening stages of the 2026 season have proven challenging for the team led by Laurent Mekies. Red Bull’s all-new power unit has been surprisingly competitive – certainly in the eyes of some rivals in the paddock – but on the chassis side the package was underwhelming during the first three race weekends.
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**Lewis Hamilton’s unusual preparation for F1’s Canadian GP**

Lewis Hamilton has tweaked his preparation for the Canadian Grand Prix, having struggled of late in Formula 1.
Aside from a successful weekend at Shanghai, Hamilton has underperformed relative to Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc so far in 2026, including last time out in Miami.
The Briton was 0.379s slower in sprint qualifying, then 0.176s down in the main session; he was 24 seconds away ...Keep reading

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**Christian Horner explains Monaco E-Prix visit after Red Bull F1 exit**

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has opened up about his surprise appearance at the Monaco E-Prix.
Speaking to talkSPORT while on the starting grid in Monte Carlo, Horner explained he was taking full advantage of his time away from the championship.
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**Williams poaches key leaders from McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine**

Williams has announced it has hired key personnel from several rival Formula 1 teams, most importantly Piers Thynne from McLaren.
Thynne has been a stalwart of the Woking-based outfit, which he joined in 2007 as a gearbox programme manager – thanks to the experience previously acquired at transmission specialist Xtrac – before gradually ascending the team’s hierarchy until he became ...Keep reading

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**F1 gets its own "Monopoly" game in new Hasbro partnership**

Formula 1 has announced a brand new partnership with global toy and game manufacturer Hasbro to create a special edition of Monopoly.
The latest iteration of the family-favourite game, officially titled Monopoly Formula 1 Edition, has been designed to merge the world of grand prix racing with the property-trading board game.
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**Martin Brundle predicts Canadian GP drama as F1 drivers "are a little bit scared" of unknown**

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle believes the current grid is "a little bit scared" of the prospect of driving the new regulation cars in wet weather.
As a potentially wet Canadian Grand Prix approaches, the paddock is bracing itself for what could be the first competitive rain-soaked session of the season.
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**Esteban Ocon hits out at "bulls**t" claims of Ayao Komatsu dispute and early Haas F1 exit**

Esteban Ocon labelled rumours linking him to an early exit from the Haas Formula 1 team as "complete bulls**t", and played down stories of a dispute with team principal Ayao Komatsu.
After the Miami Grand Prix, posts on social media and on outsider media outlets claimed that Ocon and Komatsu had a falling out, adding that the Frenchman was due to be replaced at the team.
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**Fernando Alonso: F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”, overtakes are now “avoiding actions”**

Following the tweaks introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and Formula 1 are set to take another step next season to address the biggest concerns in the paddock surrounding the current regulations. There is an agreement in principle to change the balance between the internal combustion engine and the electric power to a 60-40 split in favour of the ICE.
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**George Russell reluctantly makes Canadian GP promise as old video resurfaces**

George Russell has reluctantly agreed to honour his long-standing promise that he will jump into the lake at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve if he wins the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
In a lighthearted video shared on the Mercedes social media platforms, the Briton found himself backed into a corner when his team pulled up footage of him making the promise at the 2025 Canadian Grand ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton "100% clear" he will stay at Ferrari next season**

Lewis Hamilton is not entertaining thoughts of retirement from Formula 1, refuting suggestions by those "trying to retire me" that he should call time on his illustrious career.
Hamilton stated that he planned to stay in F1 for "quite some time", with the intent to remain at Ferrari for the next few years. Hamilton signed a multi-year deal on joining the Maranello squad, understood to be for ...Keep reading

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**David Coulthard explains why Canadian GP Wall of Champions is so brutal**

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has discussed the intricacies of the famous Wall of Champions at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, home of the Canadian Grand Prix.
The wall at the exit of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve's final chicane earned its nickname during the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix when three F1 champions, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve, all crashed into it during ...Keep reading

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**Lando Norris reveals special Canadian GP helmet for Sir Jackie Stewart's dementia charity**

McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has unveiled a poignant helmet design for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, teaming up with the Race Against Dementia charity.
The helmet leaves the Briton's traditional fluorescent yellow design behind, instead adopting a split design, developed with Race Against Dementia Fellow Dr Maura Malpetti. One half of the helmet represents the complex network of a ...Keep reading

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**Carlos Sainz: F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes**

Williams Formula 1 driver and GPDA president Carlos Sainz says he hopes F1 management and governing body the FIA remain "tough" to push through power unit changes for 2027.
The sports' stakeholders are currently discussing significant regulation tweaks for next season to further improve the new-for-2026 rules. On the table is a move to a roughly 60-40 split between combustion power and ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton "shed a tear" over Arsenal's long-awaited Premier League triumph**

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he "shed a tear" watching his beloved Arsenal finally secure the Premier League title, sharing a childhood story about how he became a fan of the north London football club.
Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years after Bournemouth drew with title rivals Manchester City.
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**Max Verstappen: “Very positive” engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1**

A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal. The Dutchman has not hidden his criticism of the current technical regulations, but developments made since the Miami Grand Prix have, in his view, moved the series in the right direction.
The FIA has announced that there is an agreement in principle to make ...Keep reading

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**George Russell faces "punch in the gut" warning amid Kimi Antonelli pressure**

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix is a "really important weekend, psychologically" for George Russell as he looks to reassert his authority at Mercedes.
As Kimi Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 20 points over Russell after three consecutive wins in China, Japan and Miami, the pressure is on the Briton.
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**Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"**

Aston Martin and its engine partner Honda insist it is drilling down into the problems that have beset the AMR26 since its introduction – but the car remains at least two seconds off the pace in qualifying.
Reliability was an early bugbear, delaying work in understanding the car and debugging various other problematic elements of the powertrain, including vibrations through the chassis, and ...Keep reading

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**Oscar Piastri "flattered" by Red Bull F1 interest**

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Red Bull's interest in him as a plan B if Max Verstappen leaves is "flattering", but the Australian denies any knowledge of it.
Earlier this month, Motorsport.com revealed Piastri is on Red Bull's radar as a long-term replacement for Verstappen, should the Dutchman decide to leave the team. The four-time world champion has been disillusioned with ...Keep reading

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**Fernando Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”**

Due to the many problems Aston Martin and Honda have faced at the start of this season, Fernando Alonso has been unable to fight for the positions he would like to in Formula 1’s new era.
But according to the two-time F1 world champion, there is absolutely no sign of decline yet. On an individual level, the Spaniard says he is still performing at a very high standard.
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**Isack Hadjar wants to follow Max Verstappen to Nurburgring — but says he can’t yet**

Several Formula 1 drivers watched Max Verstappen's exploits on the Nordschleife with great interest. The four-time world champion used an F1-free weekend between Miami and Montreal to tick off one of the endurance races that had long been at the top of his list, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3.
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**Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari is down on F1 engine power – "even to Ford"**

Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has a "difficult" job on its hands to close the door to Mercedes, particularly when it comes to the power unit differences between the two Formula 1 manufacturer teams.
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**What will F1’s switch to a 60-40 power split bring? Here’s the drivers’ verdict**

It’s a step in the right direction
Lando Norris: “I certainly think that's a great direction, we all welcome that as drivers, we all want that, I think that will eliminate a lot of the talks that we have about not going on throttle here and doing this and that.
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**Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"**

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has supported Esteban Ocon's stance on rumours linking the Frenchman to an early exit from the Formula 1 team, and wanted to set the record straight by denouncing the story as "utter s****".
Rumours picked up traction on social media suggesting that Komatsu and Ocon had staged an argument after the Miami Grand Prix, with this being reported across a handful ...Keep reading

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**Audi F1 engine ‘just lacks power’ – Gabriel Bortoleto**

Audi’s Formula 1 power unit has been described as “where we can gain the most” by its driver Gabriel Bortoleto, with team-mate Nico Hulkenberg in agreement.
Audi has taken over the Sauber outfit amid F1’s 2026 regulatory overhaul, designing and producing its first-ever power unit, but has suffered from a lack of performance and reliability and failed to score any points in the last ...Keep reading

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**George Russell on 20-point gap to Kimi Antonelli: “It means nothing”**

George Russell says his 20-point deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship “means nothing” at this stage of the season.
Mercedes has dominated the new campaign so far, having handled the switch to F1’s new technical regulations better than its rivals. But while Russell won the season opener in Australia, he has been outqualified and ...Keep reading

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**Why Oliver Bearman says he must “earn the right” to follow Max Verstappen’s example**

For the past two years, Max Verstappen has been acting out his frustrations with Formula 1 by dabbling in other forms of motorsport beyond his long-established fondness for online sim racing.
In 2024 Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from pole position, dovetailing this with stints in the virtual Nurburgring 24 Hours on the iRacing platform – which his team also won. He later ...Keep reading

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**"McLaren starts very well" - why Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes must tackle F1 start problems**

Mercedes has the fastest car on the grid – but one of the defining features of the Formula 1 season so far has been its regular inability to make a clean getaway from the start. Either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for all four of the opening grands prix, and championship leader Antonelli was on pole for the China sprint.
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**Lewis Hamilton arrives at F1 Canadian GP in striking all-white Loewe look**

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has once again turned heads on his arrival at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock, arriving for media day ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix in an all-white Loewe look.
Long known for using the F1 paddock as his personal catwalk, the Ferrari driver did not disappoint the photographers who gathered by the entrance of the paddock.
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**Lewis Hamilton can't resist taking cheeky swipe at Jacques Villeneuve ahead of Canadian GP**

Lewis Hamilton took a cheeky jab at 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The dig came while the seven-time champion reflected on the enduring legacy of Jacques's legendary father, Gilles Villeneuve, after whom the track in Montreal is named.
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**Alex Albon crashes out of Canadian GP FP1 after groundhog incident**

Alex Albon crashed out of the only practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Thai-British driver crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 7 after being unable to avoid a groundhog on the track, Williams confirmed to Motorsport.com.
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**Mercedes and McLaren deploy latest upgrades at F1 Canadian GP**

Mercedes has brought its first major upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season to the Canadian Grand Prix, while McLaren has launched the second stage of its two-part upgrade plan.
Mercedes has won every grand prix thus far, but has seen McLaren make inroads on its performance lead when the papaya squad introduced the first half of its two-phase upgrade package in Miami.
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**Kimi Raikkonen goes viral with blunt two-word response to throwback F1 post**

Kimi Raikkonen has always been renowned for his blunt, no-nonsense demeanour, famously earning the nickname 'The Iceman'. Now, the 2007 Formula 1 champion has gone viral on social media with his two-word response to a post shared by the official F1 account.
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**F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli dominates practice session amid three red flags**

Kimi Antonelli topped the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix practice session, which was red-flagged on three occasions and saw Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell spin.
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**F1 Canadian GP sign error supports Jonathan Wheatley to Aston Martin discussion**

Formula 1 fans have lost it after a sign at the Canadian Grand Prix listed Jonathan Wheatley as part of the Aston Martin team.
On Thursday morning, eagle-eyed passers-by and photographers noticed the sign in the VIP car park reserved for team members. In the designated Aston Martin slot was a printed sign for Wheatley.
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**Alex Albon to miss Canadian GP sprint qualifying as James Vowles reveals extent of crash damage**

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has detailed the "extensive" damage to Alex Albon's FW48 following his unfortunate crash involving a marmot during FP1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Thai-British driver crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 7 after colliding with a marmot. With damage to the right side and rear of his Williams machinery, Albon's practice session was over and ...Keep reading

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**Fernando Alonso explains Canadian GP sprint qualifying crash**

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has crashed out of qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The Spanish driver suffered a lock-up on his way into Turn 3, missed the escape road and crashed head-on into the wall. "Yeah sorry, lock-up mate," Alonso said over the Aston Martin team radio as the red flag was waved and the other drivers returned to ...Keep reading

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**Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" Jos Verstappen and Toto Wolff public meeting**

It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cosy chat in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock would go viral on social media and stoke much speculation about what the agenda might be.
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**McLaren told to "take risks" after Mercedes' strong Miami strategy**

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes sent McLaren a strategy warning following Kimi Antonelli's impressive victory at the Miami Grand Prix.
The Colombian warned the Woking outfit that its conservative approach to race management will ultimately cost it important victories.
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**George Russell must 'stop Kimi Antonelli in his tracks' at Canadian GP, says Martin Brundle**

As the Formula 1 paddock settles into Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes has become a focal point of the season's early stages.
19-year-old Kimi Antonelli has secured three consecutive grand prix wins in China, Japan and Miami, leaving his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell trailing 20 points behind in the drivers' standings, and now the Briton ...Keep reading

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**F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole**

George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian grand Prix sprint.
In a heavily upgraded Mercedes W17, Russell turned the tables on championship leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole in the top-10 shoot-out, which was marked by contenders going for two flying laps on the same set of ...Keep reading

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**Here’s the starting grid for F1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race**

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**Lewis Hamilton stuns F1 fans with Ducati superbike arrival at Canadian GP sprint qualifying**

Lewis Hamilton made a bold entrance to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock on Friday morning, arriving on a spectacular Ducati Panigale V4 superbike ahead of FP1 and sprint qualifying.
The seven-time Formula 1 champion is no stranger to making statements off track, but his chosen transport for the Montreal sprint weekend immediately caught the attention of fans.
Seasoned fans quickly ...Keep reading

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**Jolyon Palmer explains Canadian GP energy management challenge**

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV reporter Jolyon Palmer has explained why the Canadian Grand Prix provides an energy management challenge for the drivers.
Speaking on the F1 TV Weekend Warm-up, Palmer branded Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as a "circuit of two halves" and argued that it must be treated that way when it comes to harvesting and deploying electrical power in the new-regulation ...Keep reading

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**Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order**

The Canadian Grand Prix is the final race that counts for the FIA’s first ADUO assessment period. The governing body initially planned to use four blocks of six race weekends, but revised the schedule after the cancellation of the Middle Eastern Grands Prix in April.
Any manufacturer that is between 2-4% behind the best internal combustion engine in the field will be granted one additional ...Keep reading

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**F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Canadian GP**

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.
This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.
When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.
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**Alex Albon's "freak" groundhog accident turns Canadian GP sprint into glorified test**

Momentum has been hard to come by for Alex Albon in 2026. After scoring his first point in Miami with an improved and lighter Williams, Albon suffered a crash in Canada free practice through no fault of his own, striking an unfortunate groundhog out of Turn 7 as it crossed the road.
The contact sent Albon into the outside wall and while initial damage to his car didn't look too problematic to ...Keep reading

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**Lando Norris on F1 2026’s energy management: ‘No skill should be required on cool-down laps’**

Lando Norris says energy management has grown too preponderant with Formula 1’s new technical regulations – especially on cool-down laps, when “there should be no skill required”.
A power split close to 50-50 between combustion and electric energy means batteries must be nursed at all times in order to maximise performance.
The Miami and Montreal tracks, with significant time on full ...Keep reading

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**Why Aston Martin hasn’t updated its F1 car since March**

Aston Martin hasn’t officially upgraded its Formula 1 car in the last two months, and likely won’t do so until July at the earliest.
The Adrian Newey-designed AMR26, which is Aston’s first Honda-powered car, has been lacking performance and fighting newcomer Cadillac at the back of the field. With reliability trouble compounding the issues – though the situation has been improving – ...Keep reading

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**What Isack Hadjar learned from getting “beaten up” by Max Verstappen in Miami**

While Isack Hadjar began his first season at Red Bull in impressive fashion with third place on the grid in Australia and out-qualifying Max Verstappen in Japan, the Miami race weekend served as a first reality check for the French driver.
Throughout the weekend, Hadjar was around eight tenths of a second per lap slower than Verstappen and crashed out early in Sunday’s race. It led to ...Keep reading

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**Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns**

Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says the organisation would "support" further moves to address concerns around team independence.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown recently sent a letter to F1's governing body the FIA and its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to reiterate his long-standing concerns over team alliances in F1.
Brown has had issues with some aspects of Red Bull Austria's ...Keep reading

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**McLaren explains why it shelved new F1 front wing in Montreal**

McLaren introduced the second phase of its major Miami upgrade package in Montreal. Initially the second phase was expected to focus primarily on a new front wing, although the team had already indicated in Florida that it would involve slightly more than that.
That was confirmed in the FIA’s technical submissions on Friday, which among other components listed a new engine cover, revised rear ...Keep reading

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**How Shell is helping teams in F1, NASCAR and IndyCar all fight for the win this weekend**

Race teams in Formula 1, NASCAR, and IndyCar will all be looking for an edge this weekend as they compete across North America but the secret elements that make them go faster are likely hiding deep underneath the bodywork. Modern motorsport can be very restrictive on the parts and pieces that teams are allowed to use so organizations like Team Penske and Scuderia Ferrari are looking underneath ...Keep reading

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**PETA urges Canadian GP action after Alex Albon's marmot crash**

Animal rights organisation PETA has urged Canadian Grand Prix organisers to implement stronger wildlife deterrents after Williams driver Alex Albon crashed out of Friday's sole practice session while taking evasive action to avoid a marmot.
The Thai-British driver suffered a heavy shunt into the barriers on the exit of Turn 7 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, a track notorious for its local ...Keep reading

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**F1 Canadian GP: George Russell wins sprint after Kimi Antonelli clash**

A calm and collected George Russell triumphed in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, as Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli endured two trips across the grass in the battle for victory.
Mercedes, which locked out the front row ahead of the McLarens, Ferraris and Red Bulls, maintained its advantage at the start as polesitter Russell led Antonelli, despite the Silver Arrows having ...Keep reading

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**Martin Brundle delivers verdict on tense George Russell and Kimi Antonelli Canadian GP sprint battle**

Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle has explained why he wouldn't give George Russell a penalty after the dramatic Mercedes intra-team battle during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.
Russell secured a hard-fought victory in the Montreal sprint, but the main talking point after the race was his tense battle with his team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
The Italian driver was left fuming on ...Keep reading

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**Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint**

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wants his team to provide further "clarity" over its rules of engagement after a tense battle with George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint left him upset at his team-mate.
Starting from the front row, poleman Russell and second-placed Antonelli fought out a close battle in the opening stages of the 23-lap sprint when the pair came to blows at Montreal's ...Keep reading

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**Ralf Schumacher: Kimi Antonelli's Canada radio outburst a "step too far" but shows champion material**

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports Germany analyst Ralf Schumacher has branded Kimi Antonelli's Canadian Grand Prix sprint race radio outburst as "one step too far", but insists that such fiery behaviour is essential for a future world champion.
Antonelli argued that his Mercedes team-mate George Russell had forced him off the track as the Italian attempted an overtake around the outside on ...Keep reading

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**"You can’t expect to have a lion in the car and a puppy outside of it" – Mercedes boss defends Kimi Antonelli fury**

The Formula 1 sprint in Canada began aggressively enough, as polesitter George Russell pulled up on the grid with his Mercedes angled aggressively to cut off any challenge from team-mate Kimi Antonelli at launch.
But this was nothing compared with the events of lap six, when Antonelli tried to pass around the outside into Turn 1, only to be given no room at all – and indeed a tap of ...Keep reading

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**What F1's driving guidelines say about Russell and Antonelli's Canada sprint clash**

Although Kimi Antonelli believed that he was pushed off the road at Turn 1 by George Russell in their battle for the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, the Formula 1 stewards did not see fit to intervene.
Russell maintained position on the inside of Turn 1, with Antonelli attempting to make a move around the outside. However, the Italian found his car in a rapidly closing gap and was ...Keep reading

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**F1 Canadian GP: George Russell beats Kimi Antonelli to last-gasp Canada F1 pole**

Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole at the Canadian Grand Prix, outpacing team-mate Kimi Antonelli and reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris in Montreal.
Norris led the way in Q3 until the final salvo of laps, with both Mercedes cars struggling to nail a lap until that point, Russell even having to bail out of his first attempt.
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**Lewis Hamilton risks Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding**

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is in danger of losing his fifth place in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying for impeding Pierre Gasly.
Hamilton is set to face the FIA race stewards one hour after qualifying for allegedly blocking Alpine driver Gasly at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. On his first flying lap in Q1, Gasly encountered Hamilton - who was on an outlap - on the run down to ...Keep reading

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**Jamie Chadwick pinpoints Kimi Antonelli frustration after George Russell Canadian GP pole**

Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes Kimi Antonelli will be left feeling frustrated after being narrowly beaten to pole position by his team-mate George Russell during qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix.
As the clock ticked down to zero in qualifying at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Antonelli looked set to take pole position for Sunday's race ...Keep reading

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**Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027**

Max Verstappen says it is "mentally not doable" for him to remain in Formula 1 if the series can't drastically improve its power unit regulations for 2027, with proposals to move to a 60-40 split between combustion power and electric energy now in jeopardy.
As F1 stakeholders try to find ways to improve the flawed 2026 power unit regulations for next year, a proposal has been tabled by the FIA ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton reveals touching reason behind his mother's Canadian GP appearance**

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about why he chose to bring his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, to the Canadian Grand Prix.
Having spent the best part of two decades travelling around the world with the championship, Hamilton has recently convinced his mother to come to more races with him. For years, his mother was only seen at his home race at Silverstone.
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**Ralf Schumacher backs Toto Wolff's handling of Kimi Antonelli and George Russell clash**

Following the tense Canadian Grand Prix sprint race and qualifying, former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has praised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff for his management of an intra-team dynamic.
Antonelli argued that his team-mate George Russell had pushed him off the track while the current championship leader attempted an overtake. His frustrations boiled over in his team radio ...Keep reading

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**Here’s the starting grid for F1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix**

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Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)

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**Max Verstappen: Red Bull didn’t follow my set-up feedback in Canada**

Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix proved to be a difficult affair for Red Bull. Max Verstappen eventually secured sixth place on the grid, but it was far from straightforward.
Over team radio, the Dutchman first reported that he could not get temperature into the tyres and added that he was also lacking top speed.
“A lot of things from this qualifying session are very difficult to ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had "good discussion" on Canada sprint race clash**

Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell say they have cleared up their rules of engagement after their fight for the lead during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race left the Italian furious.
On lap 6 of the sprint Antonelli attempted to pass Russell around the outside of Montreal's Turn 1, which would become the inside for Turn 2. But with Russell not giving Antonelli ...Keep reading

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**Pierre Gasly anticipating "elimination game" if rain strikes Canadian GP**

Pierre Gasly has predicted the Canadian Grand Prix could be an "elimination game" if it rains, with many drivers worried about the performance of Formula 1's current wet tyres.
Even in dry conditions, the drivers found that they required a second warm-up lap to get their tyres into the right window. The relative lack of heavy loading in the tyres, as most of Montreal's corners are of a ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton’s new approach seems to work as he outqualifies Charles Leclerc again**

Lewis Hamilton has refrained from using Ferrari’s simulator ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, and this approach seems to be bearing fruit so far.
Hamilton outqualified team-mate Charles Leclerc by 0.084s in the sprint and 0.108s in the main session; he was faster in all six qualifying segments this weekend.
It signifies a remarkable improvement given their overall head-to-head since the ...Keep reading

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**Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto set for tough Canadian GP start ‘unless everyone else f**** it up’**

Gabriel Bortoleto is expecting to lose positions at lights out in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, unless he takes a “mega start” while everyone else falters.
Bortoleto and team-mate Nico Hulkenberg lost four spots each at the start of the sprint in Montreal, highlighting an arguably worrying trend for Audi and its very first F1 power unit.
“It's not worrying,” the Brazilian ...Keep reading

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**Why a wet Canadian GP could be "the perfect storm" for F1**

While the start time for the Miami Grand Prix was brought forward by three hours to avoid heavy rain and, in particular, thunderstorms due to local regulations in Florida, tyre supplier Pirelli was actually hoping for a wet race in the Sunshine State.
With both ambient and track temperatures high in Miami, drivers would have found it slightly easier to get the intermediates or full wets into an ...Keep reading

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**“I had a s***** lap” – Isack Hadjar upset despite 0.028s gap to Max Verstappen**

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar labelled his qualifying lap as “shitty” at the Canadian Grand Prix, despite a better performance than usual.
Hadjar got close to outqualifying Red Bull team-mate Max Verstappen for the first time since the Japanese GP, with a 0.028s deficit, and seventh place marked his best result since the season opener in Melbourne.
But the French sophomore ...Keep reading

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**Pirelli F1 tests boost Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP – McLaren**

Andrea Stella expects Ferrari and Red Bull to have an advantage over McLaren and Mercedes in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix after conducting Pirelli wet-weather testing earlier this year.
Pirelli runs development tests throughout each season, with all teams invited to take part if they wish to – taking turns – and data shared among all competitors.
While teams aren’t allowed to run ...Keep reading

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**Charles Leclerc’s Canadian GP has been a “disaster” – and might get worse**

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says the Canadian Grand Prix weekend has been a “disaster” so far, as he struggled to get the most of his machinery.
Leclerc has unusually been outqualified by team-mate Lewis Hamilton twice this weekend, with the seven-time world champion hailing his simulator-free preparation.
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**Martin Brundle hails Kimi Antonelli's "quite extraordinary" Mercedes progress**

Kimi Antonelli has earned high praise from former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle, who described the young Italian's development during his second season as "quite extraordinary".
Following a high-pressure rookie season in 2025, when he took the position left by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, the 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the ...Keep reading

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**George Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP**

Mercedes driver George Russell suffered a dramatic exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, paving the way for another win by team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli.
Russell was leading on lap 30 when he straightlined Turn 9 in a smoking Mercedes, having to park his car on the spot. Russell jumped out of the car in a furious rage as he not only saw a chance to win his first race since ...Keep reading

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**Martin Brundle grid walk goes viral after Juan Pablo Montoya's cheeky response to Max Verstappen**

Martin Brundle's Sky Sports Formula 1 grid walk has delivered yet another viral moment after a brief interaction with former driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
The Colombian brushed off recent criticism from four-time champion Max Verstappen. "You seem to have upset the Verstappens," Brundle said, to which Montoya responded with a cheeky grin, "Anything new there?"
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**Five quick takeaways from drama-filled Canadian Grand Prix**

George Russell’s title campaign takes a major hit
It’s gone from bad to worse for George Russell since his Australia win. Ahead of Montreal, Kimi Antonelli had won three races in a row — and in Miami Russell himself clearly struggled, allowing the gap to grow to 20 points. A gap, he said ahead of the Montreal weekend, doesn’t worry him that much.
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**F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as George Russell retires in Montreal**

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on team-mate George Russell by winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, while Russell retired with mechanical issues.
Russell was leading the race after an intense fight with Antonelli, including a glancing blow at the final chicane, when his Mercedes suffered a power unit failure on lap 30. After parking up at Turn 9, Russell ...Keep reading

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**George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit**

Mercedes driver George Russell said he was "lost for words" after retiring from the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix lead, but said he "loved" his intense battle with team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
Russell and Antonelli had been trading the lead until power unit trouble saw Russell coast to a halt on lap 30, handing Antonelli a comfortable drive to his fourth consecutive grand prix win. As a result ...Keep reading

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**2026 F1 championship - Kimi Antonelli deals blow to George Russell**

By winning the Canadian Grand Prix while his team-mate George Russell retired due to an engine failure, Kimi Antonelli secured a decisive 25-0 victory. Already leading the championship, the Italian — who claimed his fourth consecutive win this season (and of his career) — extended his lead to 43 points over Russell.
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**All results and standings from the 2026 F1 Canadian GP**

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**Lando Norris defends McLaren strategy after Canadian GP gamble backfires**

Lando Norris has defended McLaren's gamble to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres, insisting the decision was based on valid reasoning despite ultimately backfiring.
With Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hit by unpredictable showers in the build-up to lights out, tyre selection proved to be tricky. While the majority of the grid opted for slick rubber, the Woking outfit ...Keep reading

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**Ralf Schumacher claims Kimi Antonelli could become F1’s next Max Verstappen**

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Kimi Antonelli could become the "successor to Max Verstappen one day".
The Italian driver claimed his fourth consecutive grand prix win at the Canadian Grand Prix and extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 43 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
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**Canadian GP F1 marshal steals the show with viral trackside dive**

A Canadian Grand Prix marshal has stolen the show on social media after a moment on camera was branded "the most stylish thing" at the race.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve delivered several tense battles, including between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, and Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. But one of the most viral moments from the weekend came from a trackside ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's "wholesome" Canadian GP cooldown room chat sends F1 fans wild**

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been praised by fans for their "wholesome" cooldown room exchange following the Canadian Grand Prix.
After a tense 68 laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Hamilton and Verstappen crossed the line in second and third, respectively, securing another shared podium for the two drivers.
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**Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix**

F1's annual visit to Quebec is rarely free of drama or controversy, but by bringing the Montreal race forward in the year May put the race's fate in the laps of Canada's weather gods more than ever. But despite the cold conditions and the threat of rain which never really materialised, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve served up an absorbing spectacle with duels across the top six, and a costly ...Keep reading

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**Who slept worst last night: Toto Wolff**

It has been quite a while since I last wrote a column. Back in September 2025, Oscar Piastri’s title hopes began to unravel just as my spine decided to turn sitting at a desk into pure misery. Now I’m back - and it feels a little as though I’ve woken up inside a time machine.
You could almost believe it’s 2014, 2015 or 2016 all over again. The "new Formula 1" is once more defined by ...Keep reading

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**Who slept best last night: Lewis Hamilton**

We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Promised we’d be a better version of ourselves, stop moaning, start running - or decide we need to spend more time with our parents, after all. We do that mostly around New Year’s time. We “start fresh”, “turn the page” and do whatever else you might call it.
But as always, it’s about how we stick to our own promises, not about declaring ...Keep reading

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**Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Lewis Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator**

Lewis Hamilton returned to the scene of his maiden Formula 1 victory and made another breakthrough of sorts – his best grand prix result for Ferrari after a turbulent 17 months at the Scuderia.
Hamilton had the better of team-mate Charles Leclerc for most of the weekend in Montreal, though he fell behind him in the sprint race. Starting fifth on the grid for the grand prix, he passed ...Keep reading

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**McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP**

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained the team felt it was the right call to put both of its driver on intermediates at the start of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Light rain had hit Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve all morning, but conditions improved ahead of the 4pm local start, with the vast majority of the grid starting on slicks.
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**Isack Hadjar apologises to Charles Leclerc for “stupid” defence move in Canadian GP**

Finishing fifth in the Canadian Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar achieved his best result with Red Bull so far, but things could have ended much worse.
Engaged in a fierce battle with Charles Leclerc after the pitstops, the Frenchman put up a very borderline defence at the end of the back straight, with the Monegasque driver narrowly avoiding a crash.
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**George Russell issues FIA apology after Canadian GP fine**

George Russell has issued an apology to the FIA and marshals after throwing the headrest of his Mercedes W17 out of the car when he retired from the Canadian Grand Prix.
Following a tense and exciting battle with his team-mate Kimi Antonelli for first position, Russell retired from the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve when he encountered power unit issues.
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**Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed**

George Russell might have endured a heartbreakingly premature end to his fight for the Canadian Grand Prix win with Mercedes team-mate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli, but he remained very much on-message in praising the impact of Formula 1’s controversial new technical regulations.
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**Red Bull reacts to Max Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed**

Red Bull secured its first podium finish of the year in Montreal, although Saturday did not suggest that outcome was on the cards. Max Verstappen qualified only sixth and was critical afterwards, particularly when speaking to the Dutch media in the paddock.
A day later, the picture turned out to be more positive than expected, although Verstappen stressed that the result in Canada was not a ...Keep reading

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**James Vowles insists Williams is "moving forward" after tough Canadian GP**

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles believes the Grove outfit is demonstrating clear progress relative to its midfield rivals, despite a bittersweet 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Following an encouraging performance boost at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, Williams arrived at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hoping to capitalise on its recent upgrades. While the underlying pace of ...Keep reading

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**What the international media are saying about the F1 Canadian GP**

The Guardian: “Mercedes duel a textbook example of racing”
Just as in Saturday’s sprint race, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli drew attention with an intense intra-team battle. The two came close to colliding several times and were urged to calm down, although that warning became unnecessary midway through the race when Russell retired with car trouble.
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**Jacques Villeneuve warns Kimi Antonelli not to 'believe his own hype' amid F1 title battle**

1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned Kimi Antonelli against buying into his own hype and to keep his cool in his first championship battle.
The Italian driver, who is in his second season of F1, currently tops the championship with a 43-point lead over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell in second.
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**‘Not sure we had that pace’ – Were Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen out of reach for McLaren?**

While Lando Norris had a front-row seat to the Mercedes battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint and eventually finished second, the main race of the Formula 1 weekend painted a very different picture.
Starting from the second row of the grid, McLaren appeared to be in a strong position to challenge Mercedes again, but everything went wrong for the ...Keep reading

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**Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues**

Eighth place in Canada continues a welcome trend for Pierre Gasly and the Alpine Formula 1 team, which took a huge step forward in 2026.
But, in a race marked by high attrition, the Frenchman's latest points finish did mask that the underlying issues that have hampered him over the past two weekends are still present.
Gasly has been one of the standout performers of the opening rounds of ...Keep reading

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**Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble**

Max Verstappen poked fun at McLaren’s decision to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on the intermediate compound as that strategic call immediately backfired.
The reigning championship-winning squad was the only frontrunner to start Sunday’s race on a non-slick tyre with the Montreal surface being slippery under cloudy conditions leading into it.
But much to McLaren’s dismay the ...Keep reading

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**How Charles Leclerc will recover from "most difficult weekend" of F1 career**

Charles Leclerc will use Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s data from the Canadian Grand Prix to find answers for “the most difficult weekend” of his Formula 1 career.
Although the 28-year-old took a solid points haul with fourth on Sunday, Leclerc was consistently off the pace as he finished over 30 seconds behind runner-up Hamilton.
It was only through George Russell’s retirement ...Keep reading

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**Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari**

After he took his best-ever grand prix result with Ferrari, it felt like a weight had fallen off Lewis Hamilton's shoulders. Hamilton took second at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after an entertaining, race-long battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen, hounding the Dutchman for laps before making the pass into Turn 1 on lap 62.
But beyond the headline result, what was even more ...Keep reading

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**On this day: Michael Schumacher’s final unsportsmanlike manoeuvre**

Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 career was made legendary by his fantastic racecraft and record-breaking success, but also some questionable moves – one of which occurred on 27 May 2006.
Going into the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix, Schumacher was already facing a 15-point deficit to championship leader Fernando Alonso, with a race win worth 10 points at the time.
This was the consequence of the ...Keep reading

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**Do penalty points still serve any purpose in F1?**

It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates surrounding the regulations – and before that, Mercedes’ engine compression ratio.
On track, however, matters have remained relatively calm. There have been a handful of incidents and collisions here and there, but nothing sufficiently contentious ...Keep reading

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**Gilles Villeneuve’s final F1 race helmet breaks auction record**

The helmet worn by Gilles Villeneuve during his last Formula 1 race was sold for a record-breaking $1.25 million – just over €1 million. This was reported by Darren Jack, CEO of the Canadian company Hall of Fame Collection, which handled the sale.
The amount is a world record for a racing helmet. The previous record belonged to a helmet worn by Ayrton Senna during the 1992 Belgian Grand ...Keep reading

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**Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027**

The Alpine F1 will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.
On Wednesday Alpine announced Gucci would become its title partner in 2027, following the conclusion of the Enstone team's deal with current title sponsor BWT.
As part of the deal, the brand says it's creating Gucci Racing, "a new business and experiential platform built around the ...Keep reading

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**When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up**

An interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year. So for 2023, for example, six teams altered their line-ups - most notably caused by the Oscar Piastri fiasco - before an unchanged grid the following season, which marked a first in F1 history.
Vast change was on the cards again for 2025, the final ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli not thinking about F1 title despite 43-point lead**

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he isn’t thinking about a potential world title just yet, as he pulls away in the standings with at least 17 rounds remaining.
Antonelli has won the last four grands prix consecutively, with his last victory coming in a Montreal race where he had a breathtaking duel with team-mate George Russell before a power unit failure took the Briton out ...Keep reading

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**Question of the week: Should Mercedes interfere in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s battle?**

The Canadian Grand Prix delivered the first on-track battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. While they avoided a crash, it was still too close for comfort for the Mercedes pit wall, and there will probably be more internal discussions about the rules of engagement between the two drivers of Formula 1’s current strongest team. But what should the outcome of those talks be?
Our ...Keep reading

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**Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say**

Formula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the series is in a better place with its complex power unit rules, Sunday's leading drivers say.
Sunday's race on Montreal's stop-start Circuit Gilles Villeneuve appeared to bring out the best in the 2026 cars as they are currently being run. The race featured plenty of overtakes, and ...Keep reading

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**Sebastien Ogier happy to welcome Max Verstappen to WRC car test**

Sébastien Ogier says he would gladly welcome Max Verstappen to test a World Rally Championship car, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion wish to add rallying to his extracurricular motorsport activities.
Nine-time world rally champion Ogier attended the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where he witnessed Verstappen challenge for the victory alongside his Winward-Mercedes team-mates Dani ...Keep reading

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**Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits**

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms.
Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year's election, is currently subject to Article 20.10 in the FIA's statutes, which states that "the President of the FIA may not serve more than three terms ...Keep reading

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**Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco**

At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a revised engine cover, rear suspension fairings and floor edges.
But introducing performance upgrades at sprint weekends is fraught with peril because there is only one practice session. Ultimately both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri opted to ...Keep reading

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**Charles Leclerc's hilarious reaction to Lewis Hamilton driving Ferrari's new EV goes viral**

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc got behind the wheel of the new fully electric Ferrari Luce ahead of its unveiling.
Prior to the ceremonial removal of the silk red cover, the two Ferrari Formula 1 drivers took it in turns to take the Luce for a spin around the track.
"Whoa! No-no-no-no-no, please don't do that! LH! LH-LH-LH... ...LH. Careful! Careful! Careful! Careful! Careful, yeah? ...Keep reading

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**Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum**

The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame.
For just under a year, the former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed. During this time, walls were moved, 45,000m³ of earth was displaced, exhibits were reimagined and a rare collection was brought together.
On 28 May, the M24 – Motorsport ...Keep reading

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**Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours**

Record team valuations and the sheer complexity involved mean any potential path for Chinese giant BYD to join Formula 1 as a 12th team will be an uphill battle.
The Chinese electric automotive giant has set its sights on Formula 1; Stella Li, BYD’s Executive Vice President and CEO for the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East, has never hidden that she views the world championship as the ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli compared to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel after stunning 2026 F1 start**

Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has likened current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli to a young Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.
In his second year in F1, Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to the year. After just five rounds, the 19-year-old leads the drivers' championship by 43 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell.
His latest win in ...Keep reading

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**Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's 2021 "scar tissue" will never fully go away, says Naomi Schiff**

Following an exciting battle at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff has suggested that the "competitive scar tissue" between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will never fully disappear, even though the pair now share a cordial relationship.
The intense rivalry between the two champions reached its boiling point during the unforgettable 2021 F1 season, which ...Keep reading

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**Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri**

Three biologists have named a newly-discovered wasp species after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastrii.
Corentin Jouault, Di-Ying Huang and Celso O. Azevedo conducted research on a 98-year-old fossil from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Myanmar, which gave them insight into the species' evolution and morphological similarities to other wasp species.
The ancient wasp is encased in a ...Keep reading

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**Kimi Antonelli 'lucky to have wisdom of Bono and Toto Wolff' after Canada sprint, says Martin Brundle**

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve saw the intra-team battle between championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell intensify.
While Antonelli claimed another victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, it was the Saturday sprint race that painted a picture of the 19-year-old's growing pains as well as the important role of his experienced ...Keep reading

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**Martin Brundle: "Nothing to choose between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli" in Mercedes F1 battle**

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that there is currently "nothing to choose" between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
Following a frantic Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, in which Antonelli accused his Mercedes team-mate of pushing him off the track, the pair later resolved the issue before continuing their tense on-track battle during the grand prix at ...Keep reading

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**Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay**

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is confident the FIA will implement the power unit changes required for Max Verstappen to stay heading into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.
The four-time world champion has been a huge critic of F1’s contentious regulation overhaul for 2026, featuring a near-50:50 split between engine and electrical power.
But the FIA is trying to implement a 60-40 split for 2027 ...Keep reading

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