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F1 Today | Russian flags return as Lightning McQueen prepares for F1 debut
From the FIA easing restrictions to allow Russian and Belarusian drivers and teams to compete under their national flags again to Lightning McQueen being set for an official Formula 1 appearance, here are the biggest stories from August 14. The FIA has lifted the restrictions previously imposed on R...
F1 Today | FIA lifts Russia restrictions as Lightning McQueen heads to Formula 1
From the FIA easing restrictions to allow Russian and Belarusian drivers and teams to compete under their national flags again to Lightning McQueen being set for an official Formula 1 appearance, here are the biggest stories from August 14. The FIA has lifted the restrictions previously imposed on R...
Lance Stroll spotted in Monaco driving ultra-rare open-cockpit Aston Martin
Lance Stroll has been making the most of his summer break, with the Aston Martin driver spotted cruising through the streets of Monaco behind the wheel of an ultra-rare DBR22 worth around £2 million. First unveiled in 2022, the Aston Martin DBR22 was created to celebrate 10 years of the British manu...
Red Bull driver to bring successful Formula E career to an end
Sebastien Buemi will bring his Formula E racing career to a close after this weekend’s 2026 London E-Prix, although the Swiss driver will remain with Envision Racing in a role away from the track. Buemi’s Formula 1 career lasted just three seasons, with the Swiss driver competing for Toro Rosso betw...
'The new Max Verstappen' blocks the 'real' Verstappen from a Mercedes move
Former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner no longer sees Mercedes as a realistic option for Max Verstappen, with the German team already having a superstar of its own in Kimi Antonelli. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Steiner suggested Verstappen would only consider leaving Red Bull for a team...
'The next Max Verstappen' leaves no room for the 'real' Verstappen at Mercedes
Former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner no longer sees Mercedes as a realistic option for Max Verstappen, with the German team already having a superstar of its own in Kimi Antonelli. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Steiner suggested Verstappen would only consider leaving Red Bull for a team...
Lightning McQueen to make Formula 1 debut at Monza
Pixar’s iconic red animated car Lightning McQueen will make its way into the Formula 1 paddock after F1 extended its Fuel the Magic partnership with Disney through 2028. After initially revolving largely around Mickey Mouse and his iconic cast of characters, the Formula 1 and Disney collaboration is...
F1 pundit raises worrying theory over Adrian Newey's 'downward spiral'
Former FIA steward and F1 driver Johnny Herbert has raised doubts over whether Adrian Newey may now be entering the downward spiral of his career after the AMR26 he designed has unexpectedly failed to deliver so far. Although Aston Martin boasts top-level personnel and resources, the 2026 season has...
'Controversial MotoGP rule change blocked after strong Steiner criticism'
MotoGP’s controversial single-bike proposal appears to have hit the rocks. The idea of teams locking away their riders’ second bikes for practice sessions gained momentum early in the season, but KTM’s opposition has changed things. Now, Spanish outlet El Periodico report that a lack of uniformity h...
Verstappen never had doubts about Antonelli: 'I knew he'd make a jump'
Max Verstappen has been impressed by championship leader Kimi Antonelli for some time. Entering the summer break, Antonelli has a commanding lead in the drivers' standings. He is 50 points clear of Lewis Hamilton and 59 points ahead of his teammate, George Russell. Verstappen explained that Antonell...
Marc Marquez sent stark retirement warning ahead of Acosta's Ducati arrival
Marc Marquez has been given some stark warnings over his MotoGP future. The nine-time world champion has had an up-and-down campaign, starting with injury and retirement fears before a miraculous comeback that yielded three wins in four races. Yet at Silverstone last time out there were signs his re...
'Cadillac F1's shock change highlights misunderstanding of sport'
Earlier this week, Cadillac replaced Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski, who will take over as the American outfit's team principal. In the latest episode of GPblog's F1 Paddock Update, Ben Hunt and Jim Kimberley discuss whether that was really the right decision. Listen to or watch the GPblog.com ...
'Valentino Rossi prodigies set for remarkable MotoGP-WorldSBK swap'
One of the biggest remaining threads of MotoGP Silly Season looks set to be wrapped up. Valentino Rossi’s eponymous VR46 Racing are one of the few teams yet to have announced their 2027 rider line-up. Paddock sources have long suggested that Fermin Aldeguer is a shoo-in for one of the seats, with th...
Verstappen impressed teammate Hadjar: 'He is on a different level on Sundays'
Isack Hadjar revealed what he has found the most impressive about Max Verstappen since becoming the Dutchman's teammate. After a stunning rookie season, Hadjar was promoted from Racing Bulls to Red Bull Racing, becoming Verstappen's teammate. The Frenchman has managed to stay closer to the four-time...
Verstappen switches things up: champion reveals special helmet for final Dutch GP
Max Verstappen has revealed new helmet for his final Formula 1 race at Zandvoort. This time, it is not orange. It is race week again next week. After the Formula 1 summer break, the season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, which will also be a Sprint weekend. After the 2026 season, Zan...
FIA allows Russian and Belarusian drivers and teams to compete under their flags
The FIA now allows Russian and Belarusian drivers and teams to compete under their national flags, following approval by the World Motor Sport Council. The FIA is part of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) family, which provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee last month....
Cadillac owner sells different sporting asset for $2.5 billion profit
Mark Walter, CEO of TWG Global, the multinational conglomerate responsible for the Cadillac F1 team through TWG Motorsports, has cashed in on another sporting investment after just a year. The American has sold the Los Angeles Lakers. TWG Global owns the Cadillac F1 team through its partnership with...
Verstappen recalls brutal Jos training that could pay off at Zandvoort
Max Verstappen is still hunting his first win of the season, and the latest weather report could leave him licking his lips. After 11 rounds, the Dutchman has just three podiums and two second-place finishes, results that leave his Red Bull and Formula 1 future in doubt. However, next up is his home...
Verstappen reveals extreme Jos training behind hopes of home victory
Max Verstappen is still hunting his first win of the season, and the latest weather report could leave him licking his lips. After 11 rounds, the Dutchman has just three podiums and two second-place finishes, results that leave his Red Bull and Formula 1 future in doubt. However, next up is his home...
F1 Today | Verstappen puts car up for sale as Kardashian suffers break in
From Max Verstappen selling off his championship car to Daniel Ricciardo's remergence and a Kim Kardashian burglary, here are the top stories from the day in Formula 1. The Australian still stays in touch with several Formula 1 drivers, he said in the latest episode of the 'Box Box with Bella' podca...
F1 Today | Verstappen sells off his car and Ricciardo re-emerges
From Max Verstappen selling off his championship car to Daniel Ricciardo's remergence and a Kim Kardashian burglary, here are the top stories from the day in Formula 1. The Australian still stays in touch with several Formula 1 drivers, he said in the latest episode of the 'Box Box with Bella' podca...
Madrid GP rejects street track label and promises 'Scalextric' spectacle
The final countdown is on for the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, and the circuit’s director is more than happy to play up to the excitement. Formula 1 returns to the Spanish capital for the first time in 45 years from September 11 to 13 when the sport dives back into the relative unknown. Ferrari con...
Verstappen faces prospect of royal moment at final Dutch Grand Prix
The King of the Netherlands will take on a special role at the final Dutch Grand Prix. King Willem-Alexander has been a regular at Zandvoort since it returned to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, but for the finale, he will be attending for the first time in an official capacity. The King will be hand...
Police called to Kim Kardashian's home ahead of Lewis Hamilton's Dutch GP return
Lewis Hamilton has had an unhelpful distraction ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix after an alleged burglary attempt at the home of his new partner, Kim Kardashian According to TMZ, the alleged incident took place on Sunday afternoon at Kardashian’s Hidden Hills estate in Los Angeles. The leading celebri...
Lowdon's Cadillac dismissal analysed as worrying trend emerges
Graeme Lowdon was dismissed as Cadillac’s team principal, partly due to the team’s rate of progress. GPblog analysis if the surprise decision was justified… Upon Marcin Budkowski’s unveiling as the American squad’s new team principal, CEO Dan Towriss stated that he and Lowdon parted ways as friends...
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