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More Ferrari power, an Antonelli grid penalty? Monza could be a title turning point
Monza could become a decisive weekend in the 2026 title fight, with Ferrari expected to introduce the bigger phase of its power-unit recovery plan as Mercedes considers taking an engine-related grid penalty with championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The two developments are not confirmed outcomes. Fer...
The hidden cost of F1’s geopolitical calendar disruption
Liberty Media’s second-quarter results show Formula 1 revenue of $764 million, down $462 million, or 38%, from $1.226 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The principal reason was the calendar with five races in the second quarter, against nine a year earlier.F1 records much of its season-ba...
Antonelli on finding the balance between aggression and intelligence in F1
Kimi Antonelli says the driver who climbs into an F1 car is different to the person who arrives in the paddock, but has revealed there is a significant switch in his preparations that shift his mindset. The Mercedes driver has explained that lowering his visor triggers a more ruthless mindset, one h...
Why F1 teams face their toughest tyre puzzle yet at Zandvoort
Formula 1’s final visit to Zandvoort could be a strategic outlier. The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for August 21–23, is set to be the circuit’s farewell on the calendar and its first Sprint weekend. That combination - a narrow, banked and weather-exposed track in the North Sea dunes - could le...
F1’s new energy game: Why 2026 is testing drivers like never before
Formula 1’s 2026 reset has made energy management more visible than at any time in the hybrid era. The new power-unit formula divides performance far more evenly between combustion and electricity: the internal-combustion engine contributes up to 400kW, while the MGU-K can add up to 350kW. The MGU-H...
F1 LIVE | 'Franz Hermann' reincarnates as 'Franz Antonelli' as Russell announces engagement
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day. On Sunday night, George Russell confirmed his engagement to longtime partner Carmen Mundt, as he shared the news to his followers on social media. Russell posted a series of...
Verstappen is proudest of his family: 'That's the most important thing
Max Verstappen isn’t most proud of his four Formula 1 world titles, but of his family as the Dutchman admits he finds it harder to be away from home. In a conversation with F1 magazine, Verstappen is asked what he is most proud of. It’s not the victories, Verstappen said: “That’s the little one at...
F1 Today | Hamilton backed by former champion as Russell announces engagement
From Lewis Hamilton receiving the backing of a ex-Formula 1 world champion to win his eighth drivers' title this season, to George Russell announcing his engagement to his long term partner, here are the main F1 stories of the day on 9 August. Former two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi would...
Lindblad warns F1 rookies from 2027 will face major “disadvantage”
Arvid Lindblad has warned that Formula 1 rookies entering the sport from 2027 onwards could face a significant “disadvantage” compared to himself this season, or those who joined before before the current regulations came into place. The Racing Bulls driver believes the arrival of radically differen...
Carlos Sainz delivers brutal verdict on Williams progress: “I’m not convinced”
Carlos Sainz has delivered a blunt assessment of Williams' progress in 2026, admitting he is “not convinced” the team can develop its car quickly enough to close the gap to its rivals. The Spaniard believes Williams is making progress in understanding its weaknesses, but questioned whether the team...
George Russell announces engagement to longtime partner Carmen Mundt
George Russell has announced his engagement to longtime partner Carmen Mundt, with the Mercedes driver sharing the news with his followers on social media. Russell posted a series of photographs of himself and Mundt, including a picture of his partner showing off her engagement ring. The announcemen...
'If you hire people who only say yes, you will inevitably finish last'
Cadillac began the 2026 season by taking on one of the biggest challenges in modern F1 history: building a completely new team from scratch. Team principal Graeme Lowdon had the task of turning hundreds of new employees into a functioning team. Speaking to GPblog, the Briton explains his approach an...
Max Verstappen delivers honest verdict ahead of Zandvoort’s F1 farewell
Max Verstappen has delivered a honest verdict on Zandvoort ahead of what could be his final Dutch Grand Prix. The Dutch Grand Prix will fall off the calendar after the 2026 season, meaning that the Zandvoort race after the summer break, could be the final home race for Verstappen in the Netherlands...
The biggest weakness of every F1 driver in 2026 so far
Formula 1's 2026 season has already produced plenty of surprises, with the new regulations shaking up the competitive order and several drivers enjoying career-best campaigns. Kimi Antonelli has emerged as the man to beat in the drivers' championship, while Lewis Hamilton has made a major impression...
Moto3 Full Race Results | Almansa wins at Silverstone, KTM riders gain points on injured Quiles
Spanish talent David Almansa won the Moto3 race at the British Grand Prix after an exciting six-way battle for victory. Five Spaniards and Valentin Perrone, who was born in Barcelona but competes under the Argentine flag, battled for victory at Silverstone today. After Brian Uriarte crashed on the f...
MotoGP Standings | Martin extends lead, Marc Marquez loses ground
Jorge Martin extended his lead in the riders' standings after an almost perfect weekend at the British Grand Prix. Martin won the Sprint and finished second behind Raul Fernandez at the British Grand Prix, putting him 31 points clear of second-placed Marco Bezzecchi in the standings. Ai Ogura is now...
Jos Verstappen is proud of Max: 'He's everything you could want in a son'
Jos Verstappen is very proud of his son, Max. The former F1 driver explained the four-time world champion is 'everything you could want in a son'. Speaking to AutoHebdo, Jos Verstappen began: "As a person, he is a great guy with a wonderful character. He is very down-to-earth and honest. He is every...
MotoGP Full Race Results | Fernandez wins at Silverstone, Martin extends championship lead
Raul Fernandez won the MotoGP British Grand Prix. Aprilia's Jorge Martin finished second and extended his lead in the riders' standings, while Marco Bezzecchi completed the podium. After his two-year contract extension with Trackhouse was announced earlier this week, Fernandez scored his first Grand...
Zandvoort updates to be ’crucial’ in Alpine’s quest to top the midfield battle
Pierre Gasly hopes Alpine can make a step forward with its update package for the Dutch Grand Prix. At the beginning of the season, Alpine was seemingly the fifth best team on the Formula 1 grid. Moreover, after a successful right of review, Gasly scored a podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Ove...
Moto2 Full Race Results | Championship leader loses victory after celebrating with a lap to go
Filip Salac won the Moto2 race at the British Grand Prix. Ivan Ortola finished in second place, while Alex Escrig completed the podium at Silverstone. Salac is the first Czech rider to win in Moto2 since Karel Abraham did so 16 years ago. The Moto2 riders treated the fans to an amazing display at th...
Antonelli happy to switch off: 'F1 break was now needed'
F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli explained the summer break is now needed to switch off before the second half of season. Antonelli currently leads the F1 drivers' standings by a comfortable margin. He is 50 points ahead Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, and 59 points ahead of his Mercedes teammate, Ge...
McLaren praises talent eyeing F1 seat: 'Showed great maturity'
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella continues to be impressed by reserve and development driver Leonardo Fornaroli. The young Italian's management is also working on securing a seat for him in Formula 1 next year. After being crowned Formula 2 champion last year, Fornaroli joined McLaren. He is cur...
Norris and Verstappen laugh after summer break question: 'Plug in the battery!'
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris joked about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations when the Briton was asked about his plans for the summer break. The Formula 1 summer break is now in full swing. Drivers are switching off and sharing photos from their holidays, while the teams' factories are also mandatoril...
Hamilton backed by former world champion: 'I hope he can challenge for the title'
Former two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi would like to see Lewis Hamilton battle for the Formula 1 world title this year. Entering the second half of the 2026 F1 season, Hamilton is sitting in second place in the drivers' standings. The British driver is 50 points behind Kimi Antonelli and...
The F1 careers shaped by new Red Bull junior boss Gwen Lagrue
Red Bull Junior Programme’s future director Gwen Lagrue, much like Helmut Marko, has built a reputation over the years for identifying and developing a number of promising talents who later established themselves in Formula 1. But who are they, and how many drivers has he helped on their way to the...
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