Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is set to face a field of 100 challengers in a unique karting spectacle streaming live on Disney+ this Wednesday, 16 September. The “Max vs 100” event will take place on a purpose-built circuit at Silverstone, where the Red Bull Racing driver must fight his way through the pack ...
Guenther Steiner Criticizes Lando Norris Over Coca-Cola Cooldown Room Incident at Spanish Grand Prix Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has labeled Lando Norris’s decision to drink a Coca-Cola in the post-race cooldown room as unprofessional, following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. The incident occurred after Norris finished third at the Madring ...
Lando Norris lost a potential Formula 1 victory at the Spanish Grand Prix through no fault of his own or his team’s, but due to the unfortunate timing of a virtual safety car (VSC) deployed on lap 14 following Lance Stroll’s retirement. The McLaren driver missed the pitlane entry by mere seconds before the VSC ...
Rosberg Astonished by Antonelli’s Maturity as Mercedes Rookie Extends 2026 Title Lead 2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg says he has been left astonished by Kimi Antonelli’s composure during the 2026 season, after the Mercedes rookie secured his eighth victory of the year at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix held at the Madring circuit. ...
The debut of a new circuit always injects a mix of adrenaline, curiosity, and trepidation into a Formula 1 weekend, and the Madring in Madrid delivered on every front. The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at this venue offered immediate lessons on driver adaptation, tyre strategy, and the shifting dynamics of the 2026 title fight. How ...
Key Highlights Lando Norris lost a near-certain Spanish Grand Prix victory after a Virtual Safety Car triggered by Lance Stroll’s brake failure cost him approximately 20 seconds relative to rivals who pitted under the neutralisation. McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella refused to criticise race control, stating the race director’s sole focus must be safety and ...
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Williams is poised for a significant performance leap at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Grove-based team prepares to debut a major upgrade package. Difficult Spanish Grand Prix Highlights Williams Struggles The prediction comes on the back of another challenging weekend for Williams at the inaugural ...
Kimi Antonelli’s Commanding 2026 F1 Title Lead: Can Anyone Catch the Mercedes Rookie? With 14 rounds complete, the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship resembles a coronation more than a contest. Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli holds an 81-point advantage over team-mate George Russell, 101 points over Lewis Hamilton, and a staggering 106-point buffer to Lando Norris. ...
Former IndyCar Series driver and current F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe has urged George Russell to treat the remaining rounds of the 2026 season as an extended test program for 2027, declaring the Briton’s championship challenge a “write-off” following the Spanish Grand Prix. Spanish GP Deals Blow to Russell’s Title Hopes The inaugural race at ...
Formula 1 pundit and former driver Romain Grosjean issued a public apology to McLaren and team principal Zak Brown on Sunday after misrepresenting Brown’s comments regarding Oscar Piastri during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the Madring circuit. Grosjean’s Initial Criticism Sparks Controversy While covering the race live for Canal+, Grosjean sharply criticised remarks he ...
Verstappen Secures Second Place at Spanish Grand Prix, Admits Red Bull Lacks Race-Winning Pace Max Verstappen extracted the maximum possible result from the inaugural Formula 1 race at the Madring circuit in Madrid, claiming his fifth podium finish in seven race weekends. The Dutch driver finished second behind Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, a result the ...
Organisers of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s new Madring circuit are preparing layout modifications for the 2027 event to address a lack of overtaking opportunities that defined the venue’s inaugural weekend. The 5.4km track, constructed around the IFEMA fairgrounds, earned praise for its facilities and qualifying challenge but produced limited on-track action ...