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Formula 140d ago

Juan Pablo Montoya questions Fernando Alonso's next move amid Aston Martin woes

Juan Pablo Montoya believes Fernando Alonso faces a huge risk if he chooses to leave Aston Martin, warning that the two-time Formula 1 champion could live to regret walking away just as the team's massive investments begin to come through in performance. During an appearance on the F1 TV Weekend…

Formula 140d ago

Paul Monaghan set to join Cadillac, but hasn’t resigned from Red Bull yet

Paul Monaghan is set to leave Red Bull to join the Cadillac Formula 1 team, with the move effectively finalised, but no formal resignation has been submitted to the Milton Keynes team, Motorsport.com can reveal.Monaghan, chief engineer of car engineering at Red Bull, is one of the team's…

Formula 140d ago

Mercedes to keep F1 driver line-up for 2027, says Toto Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has ended speculation that Max Verstappen could join for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign by confirming his desire to retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.Verstappen potentially joining the Silver Arrows was a hot topic last year due to the various exit clauses in the…

Formula 140d ago

F1 Austrian GP: George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in hot FP3

Mercedes driver George Russell has denied his team-mate and Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli a clean sweep of Austrian GP practice sessions, with Russell pipping the Italian in final practice as Lewis Hamilton impressed for Ferrari.Mercedes was handed its first grand prix defeat of 2026…

Formula 140d ago

Charles Leclerc under more pressure than George Russell, claims Guenther Steiner

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Ferrari's Charles Leclerc enters the Austrian Grand Prix weekend under more pressure to deliver than Mercedes driver George Russell.During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner offered his typically candid assessment of the…

Formula 140d ago

Charles Leclerc plays down Ferrari's ADUO upgrade at Austrian GP

Charles Leclerc isn’t expecting a “magic bullet” from Ferrari’s first engine upgrade at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix under Formula 1’s new ADUO system.ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities) was introduced for 2026 to prevent power units from becoming a huge performance…

Formula 140d ago

Mercedes told to speed up F1 upgrades as Ferrari pressure builds

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has warned that Mercedes may need to rethink its development strategy, arguing that the Brackley outfit must begin delivering upgrades "quicker" to avoid falling behind in the mid-season development race.Speaking ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix on F1 TV's…

Formula 140d ago

Naturally aspirated V8 vs turbo: Why the 2031 engine debate remains a complicated puzzle

On one side lies the racetrack, on the other the automotive world. The engine set to power Formula 1 cars from 2031 will have to find a balance between these two aspects. Some are calling for a power unit conceived purely for racing and entertainment, while others are investing hundreds of millions…

Formula 140d ago

F1 drivers' dinner photo sends fans into frenzy before Austrian GP

Ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali hosted the grid for the annual drivers' dinner on Thursday evening. The dinner has become a regular part of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, and all 22 drivers were in attendance along with Domenicali the evening before…

Formula 140d ago

F1 Austrian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast at the Red Bull Ring, and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli back on top after a perfect Friday at the Red Bull Ring.The Mercedes championship leader topped both practice sessions in extreme heat, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in FP2. Reliability issues also…

Formula 140d ago

Kimi Antonelli leads Austrian GP long runs as Ferrari upgrade falls flat

Following Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, Mercedes has firmly established itself as the team to beat—led by championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The Italian topped the timesheets in both the first and second free practice sessions while also delivering the strongest long-run…

Formula 140d ago

Cadillac’s biggest F1 upgrade yet was hit by Friday chaos

Friday at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix turned out to be a highly problematic day for Cadillac. The American team arrived at the Spielberg circuit with high expectations thanks to a 10-upgrade package introduced on the MAC-26, but the evaluation of these components could not be properly…

Formula 140d ago

Why Red Bull suffered “hit-and-miss” issues during first test of crucial F1 upgrade

Red Bull did not yet get a clear picture during Friday practice in Spielberg of what Max Verstappen described as a “crucial” upgrade package for the RB22.The Dutchman finished fourth in both sessions at the Red Bull Ring, eventually ending up more than half a second behind pace-setter Kimi…

Formula 140d ago

Ferrari "far away" from Barcelona repeat after "difficult" Austria F1 practice

Two weeks ago, Ferrari stunned Mercedes by handing the Silver Arrows a first grand prix defeat of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Lewis Hamilton's scorching pace in the final stint suggesting the Scuderia's upgrade package had brought it back into contention.Armed with a slightly improved V6…

Formula 140d ago

Mercedes welcome Niki Lauda's family at F1 Austrian GP: "A legacy that lives on"

Seven years after the passing of three-time Formula 1 champion and Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda, his family has joined the Brackley outfit at the Red Bull Ring ahead of this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Mercedes confirmed the visit via its social media channels, sharing images of…

Formula 140d ago

George Russell identifies "concerning" McLaren pace as a 'real threat' in F1 Austria GP

Mercedes driver George Russell has identified McLaren as a 'real threat' to his team at this weekend's Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix after being concerned by the papaya team's race pace in Friday practice.Kimi Antonelli topped both practice sessions on a scorching Red Bull Ring on Friday, and in…

Formula 141d ago

Jolyon Palmer: Charles Leclerc could be "absolute menace" to Mercedes in Lewis Hamilton's title bid

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has argued that Charles Leclerc could be the ultimate weapon in Lewis Hamilton's championship title bid.Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Palmer discussed the dynamics at Ferrari after the seven-time champion's win at the…

Formula 141d ago

Why McLaren hasn't run its "McMacarena" wing in Austria

McLaren has put its plans to evaluate a new low-drag rear wing package on pause until after the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Motorsport.com has learned.The team brought a rear wing treatment inspired by Ferrari's so-called 'Macarena' wing to the Red Bull Ring and planned to evaluate…

Formula 141d ago

Red Bull confident of keeping Max Verstappen despite Paul Monaghan exit rumours

During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, Paul Monaghan emerged as the latest senior Red Bull figure to be linked with a departure from the Milton Keynes-based outfit.RacingNews365 was first to report on Friday that the 58-year-old chief engineer is on his way to Cadillac. Officially, neither team is…

Formula 141d ago

F1 Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli tops FP2 to complete perfect Friday

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli completed a perfect Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix by going fastest in second practice.The Mercedes driver beat McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris with a 1m07.014s after also topping FP1 on an extremely hot day at the Red Bull Ring.Such heat…

Formula 141d ago

FIA bans Ferrari style exhaust wings in F1 2027

Formula 1's governing body the FIA has officially tightened up 2027's technical regulations to outlaw Ferrari's exhaust wings.Ferrari pioneered the exhaust wing during pre-season testing in Bahrain, having apparently found a loophole in the 2026 technical regulations to extract more downforce from…

Formula 141d ago

Carlos Sainz details 'world against me' feeling after Lewis Hamilton replacement at Ferrari

Carlos Sainz has opened up about the emotional roller coaster at the start of the 2024 season, when it was announced that he would be replaced by seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton in 2025.While reflecting on photographs from his life and career during an interview with People Magazine…

Formula 141d ago

Kimi Antonelli reveals custom-built F1 simulator rig

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has revealed the details of his new, highly customised home simulator rig.The current championship leader had the new simulator installed ahead of his win at the Canadian Grand Prix, the fourth of his five consecutive victories so far this season. The…

Formula 141d ago

Lance Stroll explains "for the mechanics and Lawrence" radio message

The radio message from Lance Stroll on lap 40 in Montreal caught observers' attention when Formula 1 included it in its post-weekend "Radio Rewind" video. After hearing his engineer Gary Gannon inform him about the gap to the car behind, Stroll made it clear he wasn't really bothered about the…

Formula 141d ago

Lewis Hamilton reacts after Neymar echoes Ferrari win message

Lewis Hamilton has reacted to Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr sharing the same motivational message he used to celebrate his maiden Formula 1 grand prix victory for Ferrari.Following his Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix win, which was his first as a Ferrari driver and his first since the 2024 Belgian…

Formula 141d ago

Alex Brundle explains why Austrian GP altitude could worsen Mercedes power unit concerns

Mercedes could face another challenging weekend in its battle with power unit reliability at the Austrian Grand Prix, with F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle warning that the altitude of the Red Bull Ring may exacerbate the Brackley outfit's concerns.Following a string of retirements for Mercedes, including…

Formula 141d ago

The staggering statistic behind Isack Hadjar's and Red Bull's poor 2026 F1 starts

If Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar has one priority for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, it's for the Frenchman and his team to avoid adding to his enormous tally of lost positions at the start of a grand prix.Race starts have been an Achilles heel for Red Bull and its sister team Racing…

Formula 141d ago

F1 Austrian GP: Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 as Lando Norris faces reliability woes in FP1

Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped first practice at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, having a slight edge on team-mate George Russell at a toasty Red Bull Ring.Russell led the opening running in Spielberg on mediums with a 1m10.407s and then 1m09.898s, ahead of team-mate…

Formula 141d ago

Juan Pablo Montoya warns of team-mate clashes at F1 Austrian GP

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes the unique, unforgiving nature of the Red Bull Ring will inevitably trigger on-track battles between team-mates at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix.Speaking on F1 TV's Weekend Warm-up programme, the Colombian explained that the short, sharp…

Formula 141d ago

Lando Norris shares behind-the-scenes look at making of his Madame Tussauds wax figure

McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has given fans a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his own Madame Tussauds wax figure, documenting the extensive, year-long process in his latest YouTube vlog.The British driver took viewers on the journey with him from the initial measurements to the…

Formula 141d ago

Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements

Red Bull has registered a series of updates for the Austrian Grand Prix in its efforts to reclaim ground on the current top three Formula 1 teams, detailing a number of changes to its bodywork and floor.The team is currently fourth in the constructors' championship and 52 points shy of McLaren, but…

Formula 141d ago

Max Verstappen eyes Spa 24 Hours outing as he asks organisers to avoid F1 clash

Alongside the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is also keeping an eye on another event in the background this weekend: the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.The four-time world champion cannot compete himself this time, although he has previously revealed that he would have been on the…

Formula 141d ago

Max Verstappen pays heartfelt tribute to fans with new helmet design

Max Verstappen has unveiled a striking new helmet design that he will sport over the next three grand prix weekends, serving as a heartfelt tribute to his dedicated fans.The four-time Formula 1 champion will debut the 'Orange Lion' design at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, the home race of Red…

Formula 141d ago

Mercedes tipped for Austrian GP comeback despite Ferrari threat

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes will silence its doubters at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, predicting that the Brackley outfit will bounce back "firing on all cylinders" despite the threat of Ferrari.During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast ahead…

Formula 141d ago

Esteban Ocon doesn't "give a s***" about those doubting his F1 future

Esteban Ocon claimed “people can say whatever the f**k they want” about his Formula 1 future as he’s just focusing on improving his fortunes.Questions are starting to linger surrounding the 29-year-old’s future as his contract expires at the end of the 2026 campaign and he has struggled since…

Formula 141d ago

How the best FIA relations 'since Charlie Whiting' helped drivers win the penalty points fight

With seven races completed, Formula 1 drivers have collected just a single penalty point this year - with Franco Colapinto receiving one for failing to slow sufficiently under yellow flags during the Barcelona race. There have still been no penalty points issued for incidents arising from battles…

Formula 141d ago

What’s vexing Fernando Alonso about rival F1 teams’ “unlimited upgrades”

So far this season, Aston Martin has finished in the points just once – and even that was due to Fernando Alonso gaining two positions because of penalties applied to Formula 1 drivers who had finished ahead.This trajectory is locked in for the next few rounds given the team’s policy of waiting to…

Formula 141d ago

How worried F1 rivals really are about Ferrari's progress and engine upgrade

As Formula 1 descended on the Styrian mountains for round eight of the 2026 season, there was no escaping the heatwave that engulfed Europe in recent days.On track, Ferrari has been turning up the heat, too. A relentless upgrade push, headlined by a major development at the Barcelona Grand Prix…

Formula 141d ago

Liam Lawson on why it is "very hard" to trust people in F1

Liam Lawson has spoken about the cut-throat reality of the Formula 1 paddock and what makes it "very, very hard" to trust people in the championship.The Racing Bulls driver spoke about his two-race stint at Red Bull as Max Verstappen's team-mate at the start of 2025 and his time with the Milton…

Formula 141d ago

Mercedes forced to tweak F1 diffuser after rival complaints

Mercedes arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix with its first major upgrade package of the season. The team of championship leader Kimi Antonelli and George Russell revised, among other things, the front wing and floor, although rivals also took an interest in several solutions at the rear of the…