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Formula 154d ago

Colton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"

Colton Herta says representing Cadillac on his grand prix weekend debut in Barcelona "meant a lot to me", as he revelled in the speed of a current Formula 1 car.On Friday, Herta took over Sergio Perez's car for the first of four planned FP1 outings. F1 teams are required to hand four first free…

Formula 154d ago

F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell beats Oscar Piastri in wide open FP3

George Russell was fastest in final practice for the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after pipping Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc in a frustrating session for Kimi Antonelli.Russell was two tenths faster than runner-up Piastri, whose McLaren was less than a tenth quicker than the Ferrari of…

Formula 154d ago

Karun Chandhok backs McLaren to return to Miami form and challenge Mercedes in Barcelona

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes McLaren's recent front wing modifications will allow it to resume its battle with Mercedes for pole position in Barcelona.While McLaren proved to be Mercedes' closest challenger at the Miami Grand Prix in May, the Woking outfit…

Formula 154d ago

Juan Pablo Montoya names Mercedes' biggest threat in Barcelona

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren will emerge as Mercedes' primary challenger at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, despite the Woking outfit's struggles in Monaco.Mercedes arrives in Barcelona with impressive momentum, led by championship leader Kimi…

Formula 154d ago

Kim Kardashian gifts Kimi Antonelli custom towel after viral Monaco GP mishap

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has received an unexpected gift from reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, following her Monaco Grand Prix podium celebration mishap.Antonelli was handed an embroidered towel wrapped in a bow, with the message, "To Kimi, from Kim"…

Formula 154d ago

Martin Brundle raises George Russell concern: "Keep believing what comes around goes around"

Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit and former driver Martin Brundle has warned that George Russell "has to keep believing what comes around goes around" after the British driver has had his fair share of bad luck so far this season.While Russell started the season off strong with wins at the Australian…

Formula 154d ago

Why rumours about Fernando Alonso and Alpine have surfaced for 2027

Fernando Alonso has not decided his Formula 1 future beyond the end of this season and rumours have emerged about a sensational return to Alpine for a fourth stint with the Enstone-based team.Alonso has already experienced saying goodbye in F1. At the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he bid farewell to…

Formula 154d ago

How George Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga

"I recently watched the Rafa [Nadal] documentary and also the Ronaldinho documentary," George Russell said on Thursday in Barcelona when asked how he was going to 'clear his head' after all the recent setbacks."It's not plain sailing every tournament, every match, every season. Ronaldinho was a…

Formula 154d ago

"Ferrari should be the innovators": Lewis Hamilton pleased Ferrari was bold in its 2026 F1 design

Perhaps Lewis Hamilton hadn't quite realised what he'd let himself in for upon joining Ferrari last year. For all of the hype around his move to Formula 1's longest-serving team, his first year fell flat.His form so far in 2026, however, has illustrated a night-and-day difference in his demeanour…

Formula 155d ago

Ferrari may have found a surprise F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP advantage

The Barcelona-Catalunya grand prix is shaping up to be a true tyre battle. Long-run simulations at the end of Friday’s second free practice session revealed one thing above all else: exceptionally high tyre degradation across the entire Formula 1 field.In some cases, drivers lost as much as five…

Formula 155d ago

Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form

Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed a resurgence at Ferrari with consecutive podiums in Canada and Monaco, but 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the seven-time champion still cannot beat Mercedes in a straight fight.The British driver's second-place finish around the streets of…

Formula 155d ago

F1 Barcelona GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. Friday practice sessions suggested a shake-up in the order, as upgraded cars and warm weather are challenging teams' preparation for qualifying and the grand prix. Lando Norris and McLaren went…

Formula 155d ago

Pierre Gasly admits restored Monaco GP podium "won't give me back what I lost"

Pierre Gasly started the day in seventh place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix before ending it with a podium, officially the sixth of his Formula 1 career.Indeed, almost five days after the finish of the Monte Carlo race, which had seen him relegated to seventh place due to two penalties for speeding…

Formula 155d ago

F1 fans spot awkward broadcast error as MotoGP champion Marc Marquez visits Audi in Barcelona

Formula 1's official television feed came under the scrutiny of fans during the first practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was labelled as a former rider.The Spanish racer was visiting the paddock as a guest in the Audi garage when…

Formula 155d ago

F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russel

Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren team-mate's benchmark.Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an…

Formula 155d ago

F1 Fans convinced masked 'Spider-Man' figure in Barcelona was Kimi Antonelli

Formula 1 fans are convinced that a masked figure spotted in the grandstands during the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was an undercover Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader was replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti in FP1 as part of the rookie…

Formula 155d ago

“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result

The surprising ADUO outcome that teams received in Monaco remains one of the main talking points in the Barcelona paddock. Rather than Mercedes, it was Red Bull-Ford Powertrains that was placed at the top of the rankings, meaning the newcomer from Milton Keynes is the only manufacturer not entitled…

Formula 155d ago

Toto Wolff speaking to Mercedes lawyers over Monaco F1 penalty precedent

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty.Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement…

Formula 155d ago

Kimi Antonelli details Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen support in F1 rise

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has spoken out about the support he has received from Formula 1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.The 19-year-old driver, in his second year in the championship, currently leads the drivers' championship by 66 points over Hamilton. His dominant start to the…

Formula 155d ago

Guenther Steiner points to Mercedes dynamic shift after Kimi Antonelli dominance

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the internal momentum and "sympathy" within the Mercedes garage will have naturally shifted towards Kimi Antonelli after the Italian driver's strong start to 2026.Antonelli has taken the paddock by storm in 2026. The 19-year-old has secured…

Formula 155d ago

McLaren, Red Bull lodge intention to appeal Pierre Gasly's right of review win

McLaren and Red Bull are understood to have notified their intention to appeal against the FIA race stewards reinstating Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium.On Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end…

Formula 155d ago

James Vowles reveals when Williams should unlock FW48's full potential

Williams team principal James Vowles believes the true pace of the FW48 will finally be unlocked around the time of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Grove outfit continues its in-season development and weight-reduction programme.Following a challenging start to the current campaign, Williams has…

Formula 155d ago

F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell tops Barcelona first practice

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell topped the first free practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand prix, heading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Montmelo.On a hot Friday afternoon, Russell set a best time of 1m16.363s to head Piastri by two tenths. In a…

Formula 155d ago

David Croft: Aston Martin has "little or nothing to celebrate" after first 2026 F1 point in Monaco

While Kimi Antonelli celebrated a historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Aston Martin left the principality with its first point of the season.Fernando Alonso picked up the point with a 10th-place finish, finally getting the Silverstone outfit off the mark in the…

Formula 155d ago

F1 to review pitlane procedures after Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium reinstated

Formula 1 management has vowed to implement "any improvements or refinements" necessary to avoid a repeat of the Monaco Grand Prix's pitlane speed controversy, with several cars unjustly penalised for speeding.On Friday FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was…

Formula 155d ago

David Coulthard defends Kim Kardashian after Martin Brundle Monaco GP grid walk backlash

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has weighed in on the comments surrounding Kim Kardashian's appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, defending the reality television star after she didn't speak to Martin Brundle.Kardashian became a big talking point of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after she…

Formula 155d ago

Alpine thanks FIA and FOM for transparency as Pierre Gasly gets Monaco podium back

Pierre Gasly had originally crossed the finish line in third place in Monaco, but was later demoted to seventh after receiving two separate five-second penalties for allegedly exceeding the 60km/h pitlane speed limit.However, the FIA stewards overturned both penalties on Friday after concluding…

Formula 155d ago

Ferrari unleashes major Barcelona F1 upgrades as it chases down Mercedes

Ferrari has taken the covers off its latest haul of aerodynamic upgrades as it further aims to make inroads on Mercedes.The Scuderia last unveiled major upgrades at the Miami Grand prix in early May, which largely worked as intended but couldn't stem the tide of Mercedes' early dominance. As F1…

Formula 155d ago

Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full

Pierre Gasly has been restored to third place in the final results of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix after Alpine successfully overturned his two pitlane speeding penalties in a right of review hearing.Read Also:Formula 1FIA stewards overturn Pierre Gasly's penalties, restore Monaco GP…

Formula 155d ago

FIA stewards overturn Pierre Gasly's penalties, restore Monaco GP podium

The FIA Formula 1 stewards have upheld Alpine's appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix results, with Pierre Gasly reinstated in third.Gasly crossed the finish line in third but was handed two five-second time penalties for pitlane speeding, one of several drivers to do so.Alpine immediately lodged a…

Formula 155d ago

Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”

The first stage of Alpine's Right of Review hearing on Thursday revealed that the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix was in fact caused by an issue with the official timing system provided by Formula One Management.Five drivers were penalised for…

Formula 155d ago

Fernando Alonso: This is "probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1"

Fernando Alonso has conceded that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely mark his final Formula 1 race at the circuit.Speaking during the drivers' press conference, the 44-year-old acknowledged his fans' unwavering support while also dropping a hint regarding his retirement."It's…

Formula 155d ago

What George Russell is doing to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season

If George Russell cut a frustrated figure after a Monaco Grand Prix that spectacularly spiralled out of control, then four days on the Mercedes driver practiced stoicism as he reviewed the first leg of a brutal 2026 season.With Mercedes finally on the front foot, Russell's would-be title campaign…

Formula 155d ago

James Vowles reveals costly Carlos Sainz blow after Monaco GP crash

Williams team principal James Vowles admits that the heavy damage sustained to Carlos Sainz's car during the Monaco Grand Prix will force the team to rebuild its stockpile of spare parts.Sainz was running in a strong points-scoring position on the streets of Monte Carlo before his race was abruptly…

Formula 155d ago

Are the rule changes enough to keep Max Verstappen in F1? “I understand the politics behind it”

In Montreal last month, Max Verstappen said his Formula 1 future would largely depend on potential regulation changes for next year and added that introducing the proposed 60-40 split would “definitely help” to keep him in the series for longer, although the topic has since proven politically…

Formula 155d ago

FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has reiterated his commitment to a return of V8 engines in Formula 1 in the near future, and has now outlined a broader vision that would also involve a dramatic reduction in car weight.Current 2026 Formula 1 cars have a minimum weight of 768kg. While the FIA's…

Formula 156d ago

George Russell tipped to end Kimi Antonelli's winning run in Barcelona

The Formula 1 paddock has arrived in Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and former F1 driver David Coulthard has backed George Russell for a comeback this weekend after a string of bad luck and poor results.While Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint…

Formula 156d ago

Martin Brundle praises "serene and unbeatable" Kimi Antonelli after Monaco GP win

Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive grand prix victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. Described by former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle as being "serene and unbeatable", the Mercedes driver became the youngest driver to win around the streets of Monte Carlo.The Italian…

Formula 156d ago

George Russell eyes NASCAR run after meeting 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed that he would love the opportunity to try NASCAR in a video with 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney.In a video organised by WhatsApp, the drivers visited Ford's Farm in Homestead, Florida, owned by Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Ford, where they…

Formula 156d ago

[in progress] F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Read Also:Formula 1Five things to look out for at the F1 Barcelona GPHow can I watch the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP?For viewers in the United Kingdom, Sky Sports continues as the championship’s exclusive broadcaster, showing every session live throughout the 2026 season. F1 coverage can also be…