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Antonelli sets the pace as Verstappen and Norris suffer setbacks in Austria FP1
Kimi Antonelli was back at his brilliant best as he stormed to the top of the timing sheet during the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix. The session kicked off in anything but a smooth manner, with several reliability issues plaguing several drivers across the pit lane. While Dino Be...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli sets the pace in Austria Grand Prix FP1
Kimi Antonelli has topped the timing charts in the first practice session at the Austria GP, ahead of George Russell and Oscar Piastri. Antonelli's lap time of 1:07.796 was enough to edge out teammate Russell at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. The session got off to a dramatic start as Max Verstapp...
Verstappen hit by early setback as Red Bull upgrade falters in Austria
Max Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing outfit have seen their start to the Austrian Grand Prix weekend kick off in a far more difficult manner than would have been envisaged, with the RB22 showing early signs of teething issues. As Red Bull introduced a major upgrade package to the RB22, the four-ti...
FIA confirms rear light change for Austria after Canada and Barcelona tests
The FIA has confirmed it will be trying out a different rear light colour for the first two practice sessions of the Austrian Grand Prix. The sport’s governing body, ahead of the commencement of on-track action, issued a statement noting the introduction of different rear light colours for the race...
Hamilton changes how Mercedes operates as Antonelli confirms Wolff's admission
Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, the Mercedes team appeared to have rethought the way they go racing, with Lewis Hamilton closing the gap to Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Last time out in Barcelona, Hamilton reopened the conversation about the possibility of another non-Mercedes driver...
Verstappen to McLaren looks increasingly sensible after yet another Red Bull exit
A switch to McLaren seems an increasingly logical option for Max Verstappen in 2027. Rumors about his future are mounting, and yet another departure of a key Red Bull figure won’t help confidence in the Austrian team’s project. Paul Monaghan is leaving Red Bull Racing for a new adventure at Cadilla...
F1 LIVE | Antonelli ahead of Russell after late Red Flag - follow Austrian GP FP1 reactions here!
Teams and drivers are ready to head out on track at the Red Bull Ring for the first of three practice sessions this weekend: follow FP1 for the Austrian Grand Prix live with us! Fresh from Lewis Hamilton's memorable maiden Ferrari victory in Barcelona, Formula 1 heads to the Red Bull Ring for the Au...
MotoGP FP1 Results: Bezzecchi bounces back as Marquez crashes in Assen
MotoGP returns to the legendary Assen Circuit this weekend for what could be a season-defining Dutch Grand Prix. It was a hot FP1 session as riders brace for temperatures of up to 38 degrees with track temperatures expected to exceed 50 degrees and cause major tyre issues later in the weekend. April...
Norris’ painful conclusion: 'I accepted that we're not going to win any races'
Lando Norris accepted early in the season that winning Grands Prix isn’t on the cards with McLaren for now. “A third place in Barcelona feels like a win for us,” he says. After two seasons in which McLaren had the best car on the grid and was often waved off as the winner, everything is now differ...
Verstappen sees another key figure depart Red Bull Racing
Paul Monaghan is leaving Red Bull Racing. The Chief Engineer had been with Red Bull since 2005, but has now decided to end his time with the team. It marks yet another departure from Red Bull Racing that Max Verstappen and his team have to deal with. Paul Monaghan is leaving Red Bull Racing and is s...
FIA reveal Austrian GP upgrades list as Red Bull major package confirmed
The FIA document detailing the updates introduced by every team for the Austrian Grand Prix has confirmed the extensive upgrade package Red Bull will bring to its home race. As confirmed by the FIA's official update submission, Red Bull has arrived at its home Grand Prix with the most extensive upgr...
FIA confirms two teams broke curfew ahead of Austrian GP weekend
The FIA have confirmed that Williams and Cadillac both used a curfew exemption ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, with no further action taken against either team. Under Formula 1 regulations, team personnel involved in the operation of the cars are prohibited from working at the circuit during a des...
Antonelli prepared to relive Verstappen's 2021 title battle with Hamilton
Kimi Antonelli said he is ready for a potential title fight against Lewis Hamilton, similar to the battle Lewis Hamilton had with Max Verstappen in 2021, although this time George Russell is also in the mix as a third contender. The seven-time world champion finds himself back in title contention fo...
Verstappen keeps expectations measured over Netherlands World Cup hopes
Max Verstappen remained cautious about the Netherlands' chances at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, admitting that their path will depend heavily on which teams they come up against in the next rounds. Overnight, the Oranje secured a 3-1 victory over Tunisia and, thanks to Japan's draw with Sweden, finis...
Alonso fires shot at rivals: 'There is no money to bring unlimited upgrades like the other teams do'
Fernando Alonso admitted he has been surprised by the sheer number of upgrades his rivals continue to bring each race weekend, joking that Aston Martin cannot afford to introduce "unlimited upgrades" like the other teams seem to do. Aston Martin made it clear a few weeks ago that it would not introd...
Hamilton opens up on long-hidden neck injury: 'I couldn't sleep. I was on painkillers'
Lewis Hamilton has elaborated on the testing crash he suffered in Barcelona last year, which resulted in a neck injury that forced him to live with persistent pain throughout much of last season. Following his victory in Barcelona two weekends ago, the seven-time world champion revealed that he had...
McLaren wants to loan out Fornaroli; Haas looks like a serious option for the Italian
Leonardo Fornaroli could become Oliver Bearman’s teammate at Haas in 2027. The Italian impressed during a test with Haas; a team to which McLaren would gladly loan their current reserve driver for a year. A few weeks ago, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella said he sees Leonardo Fornaroli as a future Fo...
Crucial test for Red Bull: will this update determine Verstappen's future?
It’s going to be a pivotal weekend for Red Bull Racing. Can the team provide Max Verstappen with a competitive car after the updates or not? For the Dutchman’s future with the team, that really is crucial. On Thursday evening, shortly after 7 p.m., as Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull is rolled out of the gar...
Russell leaves no room for doubt: 'I'll be racing here next year, 100%'
George Russell has personally confirmed that he will remain at Mercedes for the 2027 season, although he admitted that no contract announcement will be made during the Red Bull Ring weekend. Earlier on Thursday, reports emerged in the Italian media claiming Mercedes had activated an option in Russel...
'Verstappen in secret talks with McLaren about a swap with Piastri'
Max Verstappen is secretly in talks with McLaren, writes the British newspaper The Daily Mail. The Dutchman could possibly replace Oscar Piastri next year or otherwise in 2028, with Piastri in turn moving to Red Bull Racing. McLaren, however, has categorically denied to GPblog that such a swap is in...
F1 Today | Russell staying at Mercedes shuts door on Verstappen as as Ben Sulayem lands major FIA win
From George Russell set to remain with Mercedes through the 2027 Formula 1 season to Mohammed Ben Sulayem securing a major governance victory at the FIA, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from Thursday, June 25. George Russell is set to continue racing for Mercedes beyond the end of the current...
Bezzecchi reacts emotionally to MotoGP suspension and aftermath
Marco Bezzecchi has responded for the first time since the Czech Grand Prix to the suspension he received there for striking a marshal. The Italian calls the penalty justified and says he sees the incident as an important learning moment in his career. Bezzecchi caused a stir in Brno last weekend a...
Dutch TT braces for extreme heat, but no code red for now
This year, the TT weekend in Assen is not only about MotoGP, but also about the extreme heat. Especially on Friday and Saturday, very high temperatures are expected, meaning both the riders and the tens of thousands of visitors will have to reckon with physically demanding conditions. For now, the p...
Antonelli echoes Russell's concerns over Hamilton's growing title threat
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli echoed George Russell's concerns over the growing threat posed by Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari in the title fight. The Mercedes driver singled out the seven-time world champion as one of his main rivals, with Hamilton arriving in Austria on the back of his maiden Fer...
Haas refuses to use Ferrari's upgraded engine for now
For the time being, Haas does not plan to use Ferrari’s new power unit—which becomes available from this weekend in Austria. Cadillac, also a Ferrari customer team, will announce on Friday whether it will run the new Ferrari engine. Ferrari is introducing an improved engine at the Red Bull Ring this...
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