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via grandprix.comDomenicali doubts Verstappen will quit F1Stefano Domenicali doubts Max Verstappen will walk away from Formula 1, but insists the sport would continue to thrive without him.
via grandprix.comAntonelli lawsuit about respect and principlesThe lawyer representing Kimi Antonelli's former manager says the lawsuit against the championship leader is not merely about money, but recognition for years spent developing his career.
via grandprix.comNo more Bahrain-style relocated GPs says DomenicaliStefano Domenicali says Formula 1 will not repeat its relocated Bahrain GP solution for Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Abu Dhabi, confirming that any disrupted season finale would instead move to Europe.
via AutosportStand out moments from the Malaysian GPMalaysia will end its nine-year absence from the Formula 1 calendar by making a long-awaited return in 2026, replacing Bahrain due to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. This news was announced last Sunday and Sepang will host its first race since 2017 on 2-4 October, though under the ‘Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia’ tag. Read Also: Formula 1Malaysia will officially host F1's ... Keep reading
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via CrashDavid Coulthard compares new F1 era 'disappointment' to World Cup half-time showDavid Coulthard is stunned that 'nobody listened' to concerns about the new Formula 1 regulations ahead of time.
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via CrashMcLaren gets refresher of returning F1 track before summer breakMcLaren did not fully sign off for the F1 summer break after winning the Hungarian Grand Prix.Thu 30 Jul · 09:37 UTC
via AutosportNo more battery info on F1 TV graphics? ‘Fans don’t care about that’, F1 boss respondsDo Formula 1 fans care about battery status when watching wheel-to-wheel action? Not according to Stefano Domenicali, the championship’s president and CEO. This year, F1 introduced new machinery with power units featuring 47% electric power, meaning energy management has become preponderant in both qualifying and races. As was the case with KERS in the late 2000s and early 2010s, battery ... Keep readingThu 30 Jul · 08:36 UTC
via CrashLewis Hamilton's warning for the second half of the 2026 F1 seasonLewis Hamilton is second in the Formula 1 drivers' standings at the summer break, but has warned that there is more to come when racing resumes.Wed 29 Jul · 15:51 UTC
via grandprix.comConfusion erupts over Sepang - Bahrain GP ticketsConfusion has already erupted over ticket sales and costs for Formula 1's relocated Bahrain GP at Sepang.
via Crash'We shouldn't be racing them' - Aston Martin rival's 'pain' over its F1 car gainsAston Martin moved up through the order in Hungary, which didn't go down perfectly with rival drivers.Wed 29 Jul · 15:00 UTC
via theguardian.com‘People are loving it’: Formula One chief Domenicali hits back at critics of regulationsChief executive says fans don’t care about technology Season may finish in Europe due to war in Middle East Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints. The Formula One chief executive also confirmed that this season’s finale would be staged in Europe if the last two grands prix, in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, are called off due to the Middle East war. Lando Norris, the defending world champion, hit out at F1 in Hungary last week for putting profit before the sport to attract engine manufacturers with the new regulations. The focus on electrical energy management has been roundly disliked by drivers. Continue reading...
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via CrashStefano Domenicali comments on F1 graphics slammed as "insulting" to fansStefano Domenicali suggested that Formula 1 fans are 'not interested' in how drivers complete overtakes, only that there is plenty of action.Wed 29 Jul · 13:10 UTC
via Crash'He wants to be winning' - Rachel Brookes stokes Max Verstappen Red Bull exit flamesMax Verstappen's Red Bull future has been a topic of constant speculation this year.Wed 29 Jul · 12:44 UTC
via Autosport"We don't want to put tape on anyone's mouth" – F1 boss reacts to driver criticism of 2026 rulesHalfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, the new technical regulations – with a much greater emphasis on electric power and energy management – continue to divide opinion among fans and drivers. F1 says its fanbase has responded largely positively to the races so far, according to its Formula 1 Fan Voice programme. This consists of a group of 60,000 fans who rate the entertainment value ... Keep readingWed 29 Jul · 11:30 UTC
via BBC SportF1 Considers European Races If Final Rounds Are CancelledFormula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has indicated that the final two races of the season could be replaced with events in Europe. This decision would be contingent on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East affecting the scheduled races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
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via AutosportWhy the 2026 F1 season won’t end in Las VegasIn arranging for Malaysia to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 has creatively resolved one of the problems generated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read Also: Formula 1Where to next after the Bahraysian Grand Prix? But two more are looming, as is the deadline for making a decision on them: Qatar and Abu Dhabi, the rounds currently scheduled after ... Keep readingWed 29 Jul · 11:00 UTC
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.Wed 29 Jul · 10:45 UTC
via CrashToto Wolff issues Kimi Antonelli and George Russell a harsh ultimatum in F1 title battleToto Wolff is not willing to accept a repeat of previous problems suffered in Formula 1 championship battles by MercedesWed 29 Jul · 08:43 UTC
via AutosportHow F1 2026 has been a season of two halves for Ferrari so farFerrari hasn’t quite had the best of times and the worst of times, as Charles Dickens would put it, so far in the 2026 Formula 1 season, but team principal Fred Vasseur still views the first 11 rounds of the year as following a twofold pattern. Ferrari has held second in the constructors’ championship ever since the opening round of the campaign, but has been challenging Mercedes’ ... Keep readingWed 29 Jul · 08:18 UTC
via CrashMax Verstappen Expected to Announce Red Bull Contract ExtensionMax Verstappen is anticipated to confirm his contract extension with Red Bull during the upcoming Zandvoort race weekend. Reports suggest that the deal could keep him with the team until 2028.+ 1 moreTue 28 Jul · 15:36 UTCPage 32 of 36