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Formula 123d ago

How British GP win might help Charles Leclerc “massively” in F1 2026

A crash in Monaco. A technical fault at Barcelona. A lowly eighth in Austria. Charles Leclerc had never endured such a poor run of form since Ferrari’s tricky 2020 Formula 1 campaign – but he ended it in the best possible way at Silverstone.Leclerc took the lead at the start in Northamptonshire and…

Formula 123d ago

Sergio Perez reveals personal goal behind Cadillac F1 return after tough Red Bull stint

Sergio Perez has revealed that his return to Formula 1 with Cadillac was fuelled by a desire to prove he remains "one of the best" in the championship, following a mentally taxing end to his Red Bull tenure. After taking a much-needed year out to recharge from what he described as a "toxic" final…

Formula 123d ago

Toto Wolff: I stand by Mercedes' performance focus, but now we must sort reliability

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he’d rather have a fast, unreliable car than the opposite, but admits it’s time to weed out the Silver Arrow’s mechanical gremlins.Mercedes has dominated the 2026 season so far, taking all nine pole positions for grand prix races – though it was…

Formula 123d ago

Sergio Perez reveals brutal Christian Horner 'two car' message ahead of Red Bull stint

Sergio Perez has revealed that former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner bluntly informed him upon joining the team that they only ran a second car "because they have to", admitting they would have been content racing solely with Max Verstappen.During an appearance on the High Performance…

Formula 123d ago

Arvid Lindblad keen on rally future post-F1 after “amazing” WRC experience

Rallying is a discipline Arvid Lindblad would like to potentially pursue in a future post-Formula 1 after tasting World Rally Championship machinery at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.The Racing Bulls F1 rookie jumped aboard an M-Sport-Ford Puma Rally1 car to tackle the event’s tight and twisty…

Formula 123d ago

James Vowles admits Williams F1 British GP upgrade disappointment

Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded that the upgrades introduced at the British Grand Prix failed to deliver the expected level of performance, admitting the weekend at Silverstone exposed several new areas of concern for the Grove outfit.Vowles offered an assessment of the team's…

Formula 124d ago

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far

After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue…

Formula 124d ago

Efficiency key for Audi in F1's future engine rules, says Mattia Binotto

Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching turbos.F1 and its governing body the FIA are starting to lay down plans for the future power unit regulations for 2031. There is a broad consensus…

Formula 124d ago

Guenther Steiner urges FIA to increase use of AI after British GP safety car backlash

Guenther Steiner has urged the FIA to introduce permanent, full-time stewards and increase the use of artificial intelligence to prevent a repeat of the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix.The race at Silverstone, which saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim his first victory of the season…

Formula 124d ago

The Next Generation: Luke Browning

How my motorsport journey started"I realised at a very young age that I craved adrenaline and competition. That's what motivated me, and what really is what I wanted to devote my life to. I think I could have been a professional at any sport that really I put my mind to."Racing happened very, very…

Formula 124d ago

James Vowles targets Williams reset ahead of F1 Belgian GP: "Come back swinging"

Williams team principal James Vowles has promised that the Grove outfit will "reset and come back swinging" at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, as the team looks to bounce back from a challenging home race.Following a difficult British Grand Prix that yielded more questions than answers regarding…

Formula 125d ago

Lando Norris reflects on childhood dream during Goodwood Festival of Speed balcony celebration

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris was met with cheering crowds as he took to the iconic Goodwood House balcony during the Festival of Speed.Before a special balcony celebration of his maiden championship title, Norris took the McLaren MCL60 up the famous Goodwood hillclimb. He parked the 2023…

Formula 125d ago

Lando Norris opens door to Valentino Rossi partnership for Le Mans campaign

Lando Norris has shared his hopes of teaming up with his childhood hero and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for a 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign in the future.The 2025 Formula 1 champion, famously a huge fan of the nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion, joined Rossi at the Goodwood Festival of…

Formula 125d ago

Audi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto

Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore…

Supercars25d ago

Supercars Townsville: Brodie Kostecki dominates race three

Brodie Kostecki has rewarded Dick Johnson Racing with a dominant win in the third and final Supercars race on the streets of Townsville, in far north Queensland.Kostecki may have been shaded in qualifying, when fellow Ford Mustang driver Cam Waters (Tickford) took pole and led away at the start…

Formula 125d ago

Toto Wolff "too smart" to sign Max Verstappen, says Guenther Steiner

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned why Mercedes would attempt to sign four-time champion Max Verstappen, suggesting that team boss Toto Wolff is "too smart" to make such a move.Verstappen's future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks. In…

Formula 125d ago

Lewis Hamilton calls for less software reliance in F1 as he highlights "real frustration"

Lewis Hamilton has voiced his frustration over Formula 1's increasing reliance on software, arguing that drivers are being unfairly penalised by complex energy management systems rather than being rewarded for raw pace.Speaking to Neil deGrasse Tyson on the StarTalk podcast during the Miami Grand…

Formula 125d ago

James Vowles confirms Williams review after F1 development rate concerns

Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the Grove outfit's current rate of car development is insufficient to meet its ambitions of progressing up the Formula 1 grid. Following a challenging British Grand Prix, the team has launched an intensive two-week review to evaluate its…

Formula 125d ago

F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP

Formula 1 drivers are already bracing for a headache over deployment at Spa-Francorchamps, with Fernando Alonso warning they could have no battery for large parts of the lap and drop to “less power than F2”.The Belgian Grand Prix venue is famed for its long straights and demanding climbs…

Formula 125d ago

Kimi Antonelli vows Goodwood return after maiden Festival of Speed run

Current Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli has made his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, capping off a busy week that included the British Grand Prix, a visit to Wimbledon and tyre testing at Silverstone.Appearing on the Pirelli fan zone stage, the Italian driver was quick to…

Formula 126d ago

George Russell's Mercedes engineer explains key to F1 success

Mercedes senior race engineer Marcus Dudley has lifted the lid on his relationship with his driver George Russell, explaining the importance of being able to trust one another, finely tuned communication and the ability to ignore toxic online abuse.Dudley appeared on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show…

Formula 126d ago

Has the bad luck for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli evened out in the F1 title fight?

George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.Antonelli suffered a broken wheel shield in the closing stages of the…

Formula 126d ago

Has the back luck for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli evened out in the F1 title fight?

George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.Antonelli suffered a broken wheel shield in the closing stages of the…

Supercars26d ago

Supercars Townsville: Matt Payne dominates race two

Matt Payne streaked clear in his Grove Racing Ford Mustang to dominate the second Supercars race at Townsville in an otherwise exciting contest on Saturday.Payne started the 68-lap race from second and, after the first pit cycle played out, found himself 11 seconds clear of any of the…

Formula 126d ago

Red Bull faces fresh driver headache as Isack Hadjar shines, says former F1 TV presenter

Will Buxton believes Isack Hadjar is the most competitive Formula 1 team-mate Max Verstappen has faced since Daniel Ricciardo.During the latest episode of the Up To Speed podcast alongside former F1 driver David Coulthard, Buxton evaluated the current state of Red Bull's driver roster.With ongoing…

Formula 126d ago

David Coulthard urges F1 to change safety car rules after "dull" British GP

Following the anticlimactic safety car finish at the British Grand Prix, former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has heavily criticised the championship's current procedures. During the Up To Speed podcast, the 13-time grand prix winner argued the safety car process is unnecessarily slow and backed…

Formula 126d ago

F1 British GP safety car finish defended amid fan backlash

Anthony Davidson has defended the decision to finish the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions, insisting that the Formula 1 regulations must be followed regardless of the entertainment factor.The end of the race at Silverstone drew mixed reactions from fans after the drivers crossed the…

Formula 126d ago

Jenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence

Jenson Button has argued that Lewis Hamilton's return to form is primarily down to the latest generation of Formula 1 machinery suiting his driving style, rather than simply settling into his new surroundings at Ferrari.The seven-time champion has bounced back this season. He secured his first…

Formula 126d ago

Fernando Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1

Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on his future in grand prix racing around the summer break, while…

Formula 126d ago

Mercedes reliability woes open door to Ferrari championship bid, says former F1 driver

Former Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson believes Mercedes' mounting reliability problems have handed Ferrari a viable path to the championship, suggesting that the Maranello outfit can rely on its "bulletproof" machinery.Davidson assessed the championship picture after the ninth round of the 2026…

Formula 126d ago

Jenson Button gives verdict on Max Verstappen Red Bull exit: "Frustrated with the situation"

2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen is growing increasingly frustrated and "lonely" at Red Bull, predicting that the four-time champion will actively seek to exit the team. He tipped Mercedes as the most likely destination for Verstappen.Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show…

Formula 127d ago

F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb. With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in…

Formula 127d ago

Why struggling F1 teams can't follow Ferrari's aggressive upgrade plan

The new regulations ushered in by Formula 1 for the 2026 season have reset the development cycle that left McLaren at the top of the pyramid, with Mercedes taking the Woking-based squad's place.But with the new cycle brings greater opportunity to find greater gains through upgrade packages, with…

Supercars27d ago

Supercars Townsville: Cam Waters pips Brodie Kostecki to win race one

Cam Waters led a Ford Mustang parade to win the first of three Supercars races on the Reid Park street circuit in Townsville, Queensland.Waters and Dick Johnson Racing’s Brodie Kostecki went into the final tour of the 35-lap race nose-to-tail but Kostecki, who had been on a charge through the field…

Formula 127d ago

Audi's Mattia Binotto calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears

Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first…

Formula 127d ago

George Russell jokes 2024 Belgian GP pain will stay with him until his "deathbed"

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has joked that the memories of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix will remain with him until his "deathbed", as he prepares to return to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.The iconic track holds some bitter memories for the British driver due to the events two years…

Formula 127d ago

Mercedes investigating George Russell's British GP top speed issue

Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.Russell qualified almost four tenths down on team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone, losing most of that time on the Hangar Straight as Antonelli was…

Formula 127d ago

Mercedes investigating George Russel's British GP top speed issue

Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.Russell qualified almost four tenths down on team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone, losing most of that time on the Hangar Straight as Antonelli was…

Formula 127d ago

Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Christian Horner's sacking? Our writers have their say

On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.Since then Laurent Mekies was installed as the new team boss, the team enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 in which Max Verstappen came two points off taking a fifth world title and the team…

Formula 127d ago

One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Christian Horner

On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock.Bringing an end to a 20-year period which yielded two dominant, title winning dynasties, Horner was removed following a protracted political battle within Red Bull, with a…