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Kimi Antonelli's F1 progress should be "terrifying" for rivals, says Alex Brundle

Kimi Antonelli's current trajectory in Formula 1 should be "terrifying" for his rivals, according to racing driver and commentator Alex Brundle.The Italian driver secured his sixth grand prix victory of 2026 at the Belgian Grand Prix, fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The win extended…

Formula 112d ago

Racing Bulls grows wings: VCARB 03 adds two fins to airbox in Hungary update

After debuting a slew of Formula 1 updates on one car at the Belgian Grand Prix last week, Racing Bulls has brought the new parts to its second car in Hungary – along with further upgraded parts.Racing Bulls fitted its second car with the revised cooling system in Hungary, after only Arvid Lindblad…

Formula 112d ago

Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman contact "cannot happen again, full stop"

The 2026 Belgian Grand Prix saw Haas record its fourth consecutive race without scoring a single Formula 1 point, following a start to the season that had shown some promise. However, it has been clear for several races now that the American team has been outdeveloped by most of its rivals…

Formula 112d ago

Max Verstappen: Fernando Alonso is still a top-five driver in F1

There is one storyline overshadowing everything else in Hungary: Aston Martin's major Formula 1 upgrade package. The Silverstone-based team has deliberately chosen, unlike its rivals, not to introduce small updates over several grands prix, but instead has put everything into what is effectively a…

Formula 112d ago

“You have to do it” - Lando Norris admits F1 drivers are “paid millions” to adapt to 2026 F1 cars

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…

Formula 112d ago

Guenther Steiner delivers blunt verdict on Esteban Ocon's future at Haas

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Esteban Ocon is likely in his final year with the American outfit, predicting a Ferrari junior will be drafted in to replace the Frenchman in 2027.Steiner offered a blunt assessment of Ocon's current campaign at Haas during an…

Formula 112d ago

Mercedes faces Ferrari threat amid reliability woes, says David Coulthard

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes that Mercedes will be concerned by Ferrari's recent gains in the constructors' championship, especially as reliability issues and software quirks continue to plague the Brackley outfit.Coulthard addressed the growing threat from the Maranello squad…

Formula 113d ago

Lewis Hamilton F1 Belgian GP penalty was completely justified, says former driver

Formula 1 race winner Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the FIA stewards were completely justified in penalising Lewis Hamilton for his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix.Russell, who started from third at Spa-Francorchamps, suffered a sudden loss of electrical…

Formula 113d ago

Guenther Steiner: Ferrari focus is limiting Kimi Antonelli's Italian support

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner feels Italian fans are yet to fully embrace Kimi Antonelli, suggesting the nation's traditional focus on Ferrari is currently overshadowing the 19-year-old's achievements.Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast following Antonelli's sixth victory of…

Formula 113d ago

Max Verstappen: "At first they said I was complaining – now more people see what F1 2026 is like"

Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by…

Formula 113d ago

F1 Hungarian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads to Budapest this weekend for the final race before the summer break, with Kimi Antonelli back in control of the championship after his Belgian Grand Prix win. Antonelli’s sixth victory of the season stretched his lead over George Russell to 50 points, after the Briton's race ended…

Formula 113d ago

“I’m gonna stretch your neck like a chicken” – Kimi Antonelli explains tough love from his father after F1 mistakes

In Formula 1, it’s often said that nothing is unimprovable, only unimproved. Even a grand prix-winning driver can have cause to believe they could have done better.That’s a lesson Kimi Antonelli is absorbing from his team and his family, having collected two warnings for straying beyond track…

Formula 113d ago

David Coulthard praises Toto Wolff's leadership amid Mercedes pressure

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's handling of difficult situations, lauding the Austrian's willingness to face the media and maintain professionalism during tough moments.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Sharpe…

Formula 113d ago

George Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style

George 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…

Formula 113d ago

Lewis Hamilton "proud" of F1 turnaround as he jokes about future documentary

Lewis Hamilton was beaming with pride at his turnaround in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, just a year on from calling himself “useless” at the Hungarian Grand Prix.The seven-time world champion suffered a Q2 exit in Budapest last season while Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc took pole, prompting a…

Formula 113d ago

Mercedes introduces new 612hp F1 safety car

Mercedes has introduced a new Formula 1 safety car to succeed the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. From Hungary onwards, F1 cars will follow around the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+.The new car is Mercedes' 14th car to function as the official safety car in F1. The GT 63 Pro boasts a 4.0-litre V8…

Formula 113d ago

Charles Leclerc wins over F1 fans in viral "Passenger Princess" episode

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was the latest Formula 1 driver to feature in Amelia Dimoldenberg's series Passenger Princess, where he took on the role of driving instructor.The series focuses on drivers on the current F1 grid teaching her how to drive around circuits.Right from the start, Leclerc was…

Formula 113d ago

Mercedes identifies George Russell's F1 power unit software issue

George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit issue within its software.The British driver repeatedly…

Formula 113d ago

"No package" can overturn Aston Martin's deficit to F1 grid - Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso reckons “no package in the world” can overturn the current deficit Aston Martin faces to the Formula 1 field as it prepares to introduce a B-spec chassis in Hungary.The Silverstone outfit has endured a torrid 2026 thus far and although Alonso’s lucky point in Monaco places it above…

Formula 113d ago

Racing Bulls drivers fought hard at Spa, then shared an EasyJet flight home - what did they talk about?

You'd think Formula 1 drivers would travel exclusively by private jet or in business and first class. Well, that's not always the case for Red Bull's junior team pair Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.After the Spa weekend, Lawson shared a photo on social media showing the pair flying home on an…

Formula 113d ago

David Croft rejects Carlos Sainz regret claims amid Williams struggles

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has dismissed paddock speculation that Carlos Sainz regrets his decision to join Williams over Audi, despite the Grove outfit's challenging start to the 2026 season.Williams has endured a difficult opening half of the year. Hindered by an overweight…

Formula 113d ago

Esteban Ocon: "Nothing to announce" on F1 future amid tough 2026

Esteban Ocon confirmed he has “nothing to announce yet” regarding his Formula 1 future after the most difficult start to a season of his career.The Haas driver has scored just three points across the opening 10 rounds of the 2026 campaign, claiming to struggle with the inconsistencies of the…

Formula 113d ago

McLaren told to shift focus to 2027 after falling behind in 2026 F1 development race

Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes McLaren has failed to keep pace in the 2026 development race, arguing that the reigning constructors' champion must now shift its focus to 2027.Chandhok analysed McLaren's current position during an appearance on the Sky Sports F1 Show. McLaren…

Formula 113d ago

Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"

Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez believes Aston Martin's significant car update at this weekend's Hungarian GP will close the gap with his team.Aston Martin has struggled massively with its AMR26, and with engine partner Honda also facing a steep development curve, the team decided to hold…

Formula 113d ago

George Russell Mercedes F1 exit speculation dismissed despite Kimi Antonelli gap

Following a disastrous Belgian Grand Prix for George Russell, Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has firmly dismissed suggestions that the British driver could consider leaving Mercedes.Russell endured another difficult weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. After he suffered electrical power…

Formula 113d ago

Karun Chandhok warns Mercedes issues could trigger "irrational paranoia" in George Russell

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has warned that ongoing power unit anomalies at Mercedes risk sending George Russell into a mental spiral of "irrational paranoia" unless the team can swiftly provide engineering answers to the Briton.Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show…

Formula 113d ago

David Croft: 2026 F1 power units denied fans racing they deserved at Spa-Francorchamps

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes the 2026 power units 'denied fans the racing they deserved' at classic circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone.The Belgian Grand Prix saw Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli secure a commanding victory ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and…

Formula 114d ago

‘It’s been a while since we were truly racing’ - Aston Martin pins F1 hopes on Hungarian GP upgrades

The Belgian Grand Prix brought yet another disappointment for Aston Martin in a season that has already been miserable for the Formula 1 team. Lance Stroll failed to see the chequered flag after suffering a clutch failure and two-time champion Fernando Alonso finished last – humiliated, two laps…

Formula 114d ago

Five things to look out for at the F1 Hungarian GP

Formula 1 is set for its final race before the annual summer break with this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, which comes just a week after Belgium.It will be the 11th round of the 2026 campaign and marks the halfway point after the earlier cancellations of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to conflict…

Formula 114d ago

Why Aston Martin’s updated F1 car holds the key to the 2027 driver market

In just a few days, Aston Martin will debut the B-spec version of the AMR26, a car that has been well below expectations in the first half of the Formula 1 season.Some describe the AMR26B as a major evolution, while others even consider it an entirely new car, given that the project has undergone a…

Formula 114d ago

Explained: Are drivers really being beaten by AI elements in F1's 2026 power units?

When the assembled media gathered in the McLaren hospitality on Saturday for Andrea Stella's media session, the Italian team boss shared one of the most revealing quotes of this Formula 1 season:"When we try to analyse this, it gets immediately quite complicated. In fact, when I left the debrief to…

Formula 114d ago

Why Kimi Antonelli’s aggressive driving style works so well in F1 2026

Six wins, six pole positions and the Formula 1 championship lead. Where a year ago Kimi Antonelli faced one of his toughest weekends in Formula 1, he has now taken a sweet revenge, claiming a victory that will mathematically allow him to head into the summer break as the championship leader. But…

Formula 114d ago

The Next Generation: Nikola Tsolov

Read Also:Formula 1F2 title race takes shape as F1 juniors shine at SpaHow my motorsport journey started“It started back in 2016, in Bulgaria, with a category called Mini Bulgaria, actually. That is the slowest karts. I was just nine years old, and I pretty much won every race, then won the…

Formula 114d ago

Lewis Hamilton takes "full responsibility" for not delivering on Ferrari pace at Belgian GP

Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3.In the last moments of the final practice session of the weekend, Hamilton carried too much speed through Turn 13…

Formula 115d ago

McLaren brings long-awaited Hungary F1 upgrade, trials 'Macarena' rear wing

The McLaren Formula 1 team will finally trial its upside-down rear wing at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where it unleashes a significant upgrade package to improve its competitiveness.McLaren has long earmarked this weekend's Budapest round as its next major opportunity to add performance…

Formula 115d ago

Piastri, Colapinto, Bearman to skip FP1 as rookie drivers join F1 Hungary weekend

McLaren junior Leonardo Fornaroli will get his second opportunity of 2026 to take part in a grand prix weekend, deputising for Oscar Piastri in FP1 at the Hungaroring.The highly-rated Italian, who is the reigning F2 champion, took over Lando Norris' MCL40 in Barcelona last month, and will now get…

Formula 115d ago

F2 title race takes shape as F1 juniors shine at Spa

Eight rounds into the 14 events of the 2026 Formula 2 season, three Formula 1 juniors have emerged as clear title contenders – with another one a dark horse.Red Bull Junior Team member Nikola Tsolov currently leads the standings on 161 points from Alpine Academy racer Gabriele Mini (134), Rafael…

Formula 115d ago

Fernando Alonso: F1 future decision hinges on rules, not Aston Martin’s performance

Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars.The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months, with his contract with the Silverstone-based…

Formula 115d ago

Red Bull finds successors to Gianpiero Lambiase and Helmut Marko – what does it say about the team's F1 future?

After months dominated by headlines about departing personnel – with reports surrounding Paul Monaghan's expected move to Cadillac still continuing – two more positive stories emerged for Red Bull during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend.First of all, the Milton Keynes-based team managed to…

Formula 115d ago

Mercedes "still struggling" to understand George Russell's deployment issues

Mercedes is still trying to figure out why George Russell has been having more energy deployment issues at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix despite tweaking his driving style, after he kept losing time to his team-mate on the straights.Russell's side of the Mercedes garage has been mystified by a…