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via theguardian.com‘Pretty bad’: Lewis Hamilton hits out at Ferrari after dropping points in F1 title raceHamilton questions strategy after finishing fifth Briton lost place after penalty for speeding in pit lane Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with his Ferrari team after he dropped points in the title battle against Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lando Norris returned to form with the defending world champion claiming his first race victory of the season . Hamilton finished in fourth place on the track at the Hungaroring but, with a five-second penalty imposed for speeding in the pit lane, he was classified as fifth in the race won by McLaren’s Norris, with Max Verstappen second for Red Bull and Antonelli third. Continue reading...
Sun 26 Jul · 19:51 UTC
via AutosportLando 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.
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via AutosportGeorge Russell Faces Engine Issues Ahead of Hungarian Grand PrixGeorge Russell experienced an engine software problem that affected his start during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite this, he will receive a new V6 engine after a water leak in qualifying but will retain his seventh position on the grid.Sat 25 Jul · 16:58 UTC
via AutosportNorris 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 moreSat 25 Jul · 15:19 UTC
via grandprix.comWolff Discusses Mercedes' Future Driver Lineup PlansToto Wolff has indicated that Mercedes is not urgently seeking to sign Max Verstappen for 2027, citing the rise of Kimi Antonelli. The team is currently focused on retaining George Russell while keeping options open for future driver pairings.
via AutosportF1 Hungarian GP: Norris beats Hamilton to top final practiceMcLaren driver Lando Norris has led a three-team fight to top final practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, setting up an intriguing qualifying session in Budapest. Norris' late 1m18.939s flyer was just over a tenth quicker than Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli on the twisty Hungaroring. FP3's opening phase was quiet as drivers kept their powder dry for ... Keep readingSat 25 Jul · 11:40 UTC
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‘If you're not ready to adapt, you're not good enough’ - Norris addresses changing driving styles in F1 2026 Drivers have been vocal about how the complex energy deployment needs of the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars have impacted how they have to be driven, with the reliance on energy harvesting causing a big mental shift in how to approach faster corners. Mercedes driver George Russell is one driver who has struggled to gel with his machinery this year, which has come more naturally to his ... Keep readingFri 24 Jul · 08:32 UTC
via AutosportRussell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving styleGeorge Russell believes that he and Mercedes have found the root cause for his recent Formula 1 struggles, and that he no longer needs to focus on adapting his driving to get the most from his car. The Briton endured a dismal weekend at Spa-Francorchamps last time out, in which he trailed team-mate Kimi Antonelli by half a second in qualifying - and then ended up in the gravel after contact ... Keep readingThu 23 Jul · 16:08 UTC
via AutosportMercedes Addresses Engine Issues Affecting George Russell's PerformanceGeorge Russell is optimistic after Mercedes identified a software issue with his power unit that impacted his recent races. The team aims to resolve these problems before the upcoming Italian Grand Prix.+ 1 moreThu 23 Jul · 15:08 UTC
via espn.comBelgian Grand Prix: Mercedes' dual sides, Ferrari'...Everything that happened this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps served as an encapsulation of the entire season.
Thu 23 Jul · 13:47 UTC
via grandprix.comRussell dismisses claims Antonelli is Wolff's favouriteGeorge Russell has opened the Hungarian GP weekend by insisting Mercedes is not favouring championship leader Kimi Antonelli, dismissing the growing narrative as media-driven "nonsense".
via grandprix.comWolff's most powerful engine claim fuels FIA rowToto Wolff may have intensified the dispute over Formula 1's new engine equalisation system by openly declaring Mercedes has the most powerful power unit on the grid.
via grandprix.comRussell demands same car as Antonelli after Spa disasterGeorge Russell's championship deficit to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli has doubled to 50 points after another power unit problem contributed to his first-lap retirement at Spa.
via grandprix.comRed Bull moves for Mercedes junior chief LagrueRed Bull is reportedly trying to poach the man behind Mercedes' highly successful young driver program as it rebuilds the structure once dominated by the now-retired Dr Helmut Marko.
via BBC SportIs Verstappen to Mercedes a likely move?BBC Chequered Flag podcast experts Sam Bird and Rebecca Clancy discuss the liklihood of Red Bull's Max Verstappen making a move to rivals Mercedes.
Sun 19 Jul · 19:03 UTC
via BBC SportTitle race would be 'done and dusted' without Mercedes reliability issuesBBC F1 commentator Harry Benjamin is joined by Sam Bird and Rebecca Clancy to discuss Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.Sun 19 Jul · 19:00 UTC
via BBC SportRussell 'infuriated' by straight-line issue that leaves him 'powerless'George Russell says a "serious issue" with the straight-line performance of his Mercedes is making his title fight with Kimi Antonelli "impossible".Sat 18 Jul · 19:10 UTC
via BBC SportAntonelli tops FP2 as Gasly crashes heavily at SpaAlpine's Pierre causes a red flag with a heavy crash in Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli set out his stall for the weekend with fastest time.Fri 17 Jul · 17:33 UTC
via theguardian.comLando Norris Faces Grid Penalty Ahead of Belgian Grand PrixLando Norris will start the Belgian Grand Prix with a 10-place grid penalty due to exceeding the allowed number of engine components. Despite this setback, he remains optimistic about his chances to compete effectively during the race.Thu 16 Jul · 17:45 UTCPage 7 of 8