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via Motorsport.comRachel Brookes predicts major F1 driver changes for 2027Former Sky Sports Formula 1 presenter Rachel Brookes has predicted a massive overhaul of the F1 grid, tipping four-time champion Max Verstappen to join Mercedes and McLaren's Oscar Piastri to replace him at Red Bull. F1 is now in its summer break, and with that comes a lot of talk about potential driver movements for the upcoming season. While there have been no official announcements of team ... Keep reading
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via Motorsport.comLando Norris reveals how fierce Oscar Piastri rivalry has driven his F1 developmentMcLaren's Lando Norris has admitted that team-mate Oscar Piastri has pushed him "too much for my liking", crediting their fierce intra-team rivalry as a key factor in his ongoing development as a Formula 1 driver. Speaking during an appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed earlier this month, the Briton reflected on his F1 career. Having debuted alongside Carlos Sainz at McLaren before ... Keep readingFri 31 Jul · 11:59 UTC0 comments
via CrashWilliams Attributes Part of Sainz-Piastri Clash to AlonsoWilliams has indicated that Fernando Alonso shares some responsibility for the incident involving Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri. The clash occurred during the Hungarian Grand Prix when Sainz collided with Piastri while being lapped.
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via grandprix.comRumours Williams offer Sainz 30m euros amid Piastri furyWilliams is reportedly offering Carlos Sainz an enormous 30 million euros per year to stay, even as the Spaniard delays his decision and faces fierce criticism for his Hungarian GP collision with Oscar Piastri.
via theguardian.comOscar Piastri Expresses Frustration During Hungarian Grand PrixOscar Piastri voiced his displeasure over a collision with Carlos Sainz during the Hungarian Grand Prix, describing the incident as 'unacceptable.' Despite his frustrations, Piastri accepted McLaren's race strategy and acknowledged the challenges he faces in adapting to the sport.
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via grandprix.comLando Norris Secures First Victory of 2026 in HungaryLando Norris achieved his first win of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen and Antonelli. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, faced a setback with a gearbox failure, leading to his retirement from the race.+ 3 moreAlso covering thistheguardian.com
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via grandprix.comNorris Secures Pole as Hamilton and Antonelli Face Grid PenaltiesLando Norris achieved his first pole position of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lewis Hamilton. Both Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli received three-place grid penalties for separate infractions during qualifying.+ 3 moreAlso covering thistheguardian.comBBC Sportgrandprix.comSat 25 Jul · 15:19 UTC0 comments
via grandprix.comPiastri a passenger as Wolff admits disadvantageOscar Piastri says Formula 1 drivers can feel like passengers of an AI program in 2026, as Toto Wolff acknowledges Mercedes-powered customer teams face an inherent disadvantage under the new regulations.
via Autosport"You're not allowed to make a difference" – Verstappen says the fastest F1 drivers are penalisedFollowing the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit. Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by forward-thinking algorithms which adapt based on what they learn over time. It means that extremely small ... Keep readingThu 23 Jul · 17:03 UTC0 commentsPage 2 of 2