Key Highlights: Max Verstappen is set to contest the GT World Challenge Europe finale at PortimĂŁo on October 17, sharing the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 alongside Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. The appearance sets up a high-profile showdown against motorsport icon Valentino Rossi, who competes in a WRT-run BMW. Verstappen relies on an ultra-precise, static ...
Key Highlights: The Sepang International Circuit makes a one-off return to Formula 1 in 2026 as a proxy host for the Bahrain Grand Prix, confronting teams with extreme heat, abrasive asphalt, and weather volatility. Drivers face severe battery management constraints across Sepang’s long straights, alongside major concerns over severe tyre degradation and rear surface overheating. ...
Key Highlights: Mercedes driver and championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli rebounded from a disastrous qualifying session to finish fifth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After missing significant practice time and crashing in Q1 to start 16th, Antonelli adopted a patient, low-risk approach rather than driving on the absolute limit. Despite George Russell securing victory in ...
Key Highlights: Isack Hadjar expects a five-place grid penalty at Sepang after Red Bull exceeded the power-unit allocation limit. Red Bull is targeting another strong result after its first double podium since China 2024 in Baku. Hadjar says Sepang’s open layout will allow him to attack immediately after a cautious return from his wrist injury ...
Key Highlights: Charles Leclerc has removed all social media applications from his phone to avoid rumours surrounding Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur. Leclerc said the speculation is affecting Ferrari’s internal serenity, even though the team has limited control over it. Ferrari management has publicly backed Vasseur, while Leclerc described him as highly capable and valuable ...
Key Highlights Lewis Hamilton has strongly backed Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur amid renewed speculation about his future. Former Red Bull chief Christian Horner’s comments about Ferrari intensified scrutiny around the team’s leadership. Hamilton said Vasseur has helped Ferrari make significant progress, including reaching second in the constructors’ championship. Lewis Hamilton Gives Frederic Vasseur Strong ...
Key Highlights Arvid Lindblad is set to start from the back of the grid at the Malaysian Grand Prix after exceeding his Formula 1 power unit allocation. The Racing Bulls driver is expected to use a fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust at Sepang. Lindblad finished seventh in Azerbaijan after recovering from a restart ...
Key Highlights Audi plans a new campus near its existing Formula 1 facility in Hinwil, Switzerland. Parts of the Zurichstrasse campus are scheduled to become operational in summer 2026, with completion planned for 2030. The Wildbachstrasse site will be redeveloped, while Audi’s wind tunnel will remain in operation. Audi Formula 1 plans new Hinwil campus ...
Key Highlights Fernando Alonso will continue with Aston Martin in 2027, extending his Formula 1 career to a 24th season. Alonso said he remains motivated, feels fast and still has “the fire inside” to compete. The two-time world champion wants further changes to Formula 1’s 2027 power-unit regulations. Fernando Alonso confirms Aston Martin stay for ...
Key Highlights Max Verstappen will race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for 2 Seas Motorsport at the GT World Challenge Europe finale in Portimao on 16–18 October. Verstappen will compete in the Pro category against MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. The GT3 appearance will give Verstappen seven consecutive races between the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and the Brazilian Grand ...
Key Highlights Franco Colapinto remains in Alpine’s Formula 1 line-up after his Azerbaijan Grand Prix crash involving Pierre Gasly and Lando Norris. Colapinto travelled directly from Baku to Alpine’s UK factory and entered the simulator ahead of the next race in Malaysia. Data analysis indicated that a small braking error caused the lock-up, although the ...
Key Highlights Will Buxton believes Laurent Mekies has changed Red Bull’s historically pressurized team culture. Isack Hadjar returned from a wrist injury to finish third at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Hadjar was promoted from Racing Bulls to Red Bull for the 2026 season after Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda occupied the second seat in 2025. ...