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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
Sun 2 Aug · 10:15 UTC
via Motorsport.comRacing Bulls boss’ advice to his F1 drivers: Learn from Max Verstappen’s radioRacing Bulls Formula 1 team principal Alan Permane has advised his drivers Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad to listen to Max Verstappen’s radio communications. Lawson and Lindblad form, by far, the least experienced driver lineup on the 2026 grid, with a combined 35 grand prix starts coming into the campaign – much fewer than the second-least seasoned duo, Mercedes’ George Russell and Kimi ... Keep readingSat 1 Aug · 14:03 UTC
via Motorsport.comMax Verstappen's Red Bull radio complaints prompt McLaren move question from David CroftFollowing a Hungarian Grand Prix filled with radio complaints, Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has questioned whether Max Verstappen's camp is deliberately laying the groundwork for a Red Bull exit, potentially to join rival McLaren. While Mercedes hit the ground running with the new wave of regulations in 2026, winning nine of the first 11 races of the season, Red Bull has ... Keep readingSat 1 Aug · 08:00 UTC
via espn.comHamilton: Ferrari 'pushing hard' for car upgradesLewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari can up their game in the second half of the season by focusing on reducing the car's straight-line speed deficit to rivals Mercedes.
Fri 31 Jul · 21:41 UTC
via espn.comAntonelli Leads Championship as Norris Discusses Title PressureKimi Antonelli currently leads the 2026 Drivers' Championship standings in Formula 1. Lando Norris, the reigning champion, has stated that the pressure of the title race is on Antonelli as the season progresses.+ 1 moreFri 31 Jul · 21:41 UTC
via CrashFerrari needs to back Lewis Hamilton if it wants to end F1 title droughtOPINION: Ferrari needs to be ruthless with its decision-making if it is to have any chance of beating Mercedes to the F1 crown this year, writes Lewis Larkam.
Fri 31 Jul · 13:34 UTC
via Motorsport.comMercedes could opt for Kimi Antonelli to take F1 engine penalty at Italian GPMercedes is weighing up if it needs to take Formula 1 grid penalties for engine changes over the second half of the season, which could see Kimi Antonelli hit with a drop for his home race at Monza. The F1 world championship leader is already at the limit of his used internal combustion engines, exhaust sets, energy stores and control electronics, while he has one additional turbocharger and ... Keep readingFri 31 Jul · 09:32 UTC
via AutosportThe one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026The 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up how it was expected to be, with the development race deciding the pecking order as the campaign progresses. Although Mercedes started this regulation cycle in dominant form, winning the opening six grands prix from pole, it has ‘only’ won two of the last five with Ferrari and McLaren entering the fray. Ferrari, in particular, has made headlines thanks ... Keep reading
Fri 31 Jul · 08:29 UTC
via RaceFansWhy Mercedes believe Antonelli was especially unlucky with his grid penalty | Formula 1The lap time the stewards used when penalising Andrea Kimi Antonelli last weekend was not fully representative, say Mercedes.
Fri 31 Jul · 08:21 UTC
via Motorsport.com"A race of upgrades" - How development will decide the 2026 F1 titleThe 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up how it was expected to be, with the development race deciding the pecking order as the campaign progresses. Although Mercedes started this regulation cycle in dominant form, winning the opening six grands prix from pole, it has ‘only’ won two of the last five with Ferrari and McLaren entering the fray. Ferrari, in particular, has made headlines thanks ... Keep readingFri 31 Jul · 08:08 UTC
via grandprix.comMercedes prepares ADUO as reliability crisis deepensMercedes is reportedly preparing an upgraded ADUO power unit for Monza as reliability problems and renewed performance pressure threaten its strong start to the 2026 season.
via AutosportMcLaren's Hungary Win Impresses Mercedes Amid Performance ChallengesMcLaren achieved a notable victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix, showcasing significant improvements in their performance. Mercedes expressed admiration for Lando Norris' success while also focusing on enhancing their own reliability and competitiveness.+ 1 moreThu 30 Jul · 13:02 UTC
via CrashDavid Croft Criticizes Lewis Hamilton for Recent Penalty IssuesSky Sports commentator David Croft has criticized Lewis Hamilton for making careless mistakes that have led to penalties in recent races. This criticism follows a challenging season for Hamilton, who is facing scrutiny over his performance.+ 1 moreThu 30 Jul · 12:43 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 AutosportIs McLaren now a legitimate threat to Mercedes and Ferrari in F1 2026?With Mercedes' uncontested early season dominance now in the rearview mirror, Formula 1 2026 has finally turned into the development war it was always promising to be. The ebb and flow of teams bringing significant aerodynamic upgrades keeps changing the pecking order week to week. Following rafts of improvements from Red Bull and especially Ferrari in recent weeks, it was McLaren's turn to ... Keep readingTue 28 Jul · 08:24 UTC
via theguardian.comMid-Season Grades Assigned to F1 Drivers and TeamsAs the Formula 1 season reaches its mid-point, various outlets have assigned grades to drivers and teams. Notably, Kimi Antonelli received an A+, while Lewis Hamilton earned an A- in the evaluations.
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via CrashMercedes not sure if George Russell’s ‘cracked’ F1 engine can be repairedMercedes need to evaluate whether George Russell's damaged F1 engine can be salvaged.Mon 27 Jul · 15:00 UTC
via AutosportRed Bull Appoints Gwen Lagrue as Junior Driver ChiefGwen Lagrue will join Red Bull Racing as the junior driver chief starting in 2027. His appointment follows his departure from Mercedes, where he led their junior programme.+ 1 moreMon 27 Jul · 12:29 UTC
via theguardian.comMcLaren’s team principal hails ‘great trajectory’ of Lando Norris after win‘He’s more in control of his emotions,’ says Andrea Stella World champion won his first race of season in Hungary Lando Norris is at the peak of his powers after his win at the Hungarian Grand Prix demonstrated the world champion has a stronger psychological approach to driving, according to the McLaren team principal, Andrea Stella. Norris took his team’s first win of the season on Sunday with a commanding drive at the Hungaroring after Mercedes dominance for much of the campaign. The Briton has always maintained his team would come back into contention and duly did so, beating the Red Bull of Max Verstappen into second and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli into third. Continue reading...Mon 27 Jul · 10:30 UTCPage 6 of 8