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Doubts raised over European season finale: 'The risk is too high'

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has identified what he believes would be the biggest "risk" of ending the 2026 Formula 1 season in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East prevents the traditional finale in Abu Dhabi. Just a few days ago, Domenicali revealed that Formula 1 expects to ma...

Biggest obstacle to European F1 finale pinpointed: 'The risk is too high'

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has identified what he believes would be the biggest "risk" of ending the 2026 Formula 1 season in Europe if the conflict in the Middle East prevents the traditional finale in Abu Dhabi. Just a few days ago, Domenicali revealed that Formula 1 expects to ma...

New domino falls in the MotoGP market as Trackhouse hints at 2027 rider

Raul Fernandez is set to remain with Trackhouse for next season, the team teased in its latest social media post. He has signed a two-year deal. Today, Trackhouse has shared a teaser with clear hints. As a contract awaited a signature, a dog walked over and left paw prints in ink, signaling that the...

Hamilton's resurgence earns glowing praise: 'Cream always rises to the top'

Former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill believes it was only a matter of time before a driver of Lewis Hamilton's calibre returned to his best. After a difficult first season with Ferrari, the seven-time world champion has rediscovered his form and re-established himself among the frontrunners. H...

McLaren warned against Verstappen signing: 'Why rock the boat?'

Two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen believes signing Max Verstappen in place of Oscar Piastri would do more harm than good for McLaren. The Finn argued that replacing one half of the team's current driver line-up could upset the stability and balance the outfit has worked hard to establi...

Mercedes backs Russell for strong comeback: 'You'll see the very best of George'

Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord is confident George Russell will return to his best after the summer break, despite a challenging first half of the season in which the Briton has found himself overshadowed by Kimi Antonelli's rise. Having entered the season as many people's title favouri...

MotoGP injury crisis continues but fan favourites return at Silverstone

Even with a four-week summer break, the injuries in MotoGP are showing no sign of relenting. The sport rolls over to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix for one of the most challenging and high-speed races of the year. A dream for both riders and fans, the Northamptonshire circuit is high-risk, h...

Silverstone injury news: Crutchlow joined by another MotoGP fan favourite

Even with a four-week summer break, the injuries in MotoGP are showing no sign of relenting. The sport rolls over to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix for one of the most challenging and high-speed races of the year. A dream for both riders and fans, the Northamptonshire circuit is high-risk, h...

Former F2 champion lands 'biggest' opportunity in new career chapter

2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire has officially secured a seat with Opel GSE Formula E Team for next season, which will mark the debut of the highly anticipated Gen4 era. The 22-year-old Frenchman began a rapid rise through the junior ranks, establishing himself as one of France's brightest m...

Verstappen gives honest verdict on Red Bull's first half of the season

Max Verstappen says it has been a "tough" first half of the season. The Red Bull Racing driver is still searching for his first Formula 1 victory of 2026. Despite scoring multiple podiums during the first half of the Formula 1 season, Verstappen is yet to win a Grand Prix. He came closest at the Red...

MotoGP title contender to make last-minute Silverstone participation call

MotoGP title contender Marco Bezzecchi will decide on his British Grand Prix participation just a day before riders hit the legendary Silverstone circuit. The Aprilia star was injured last time out in Germany, continuing an absolutely horrendous run of form. Having won the opening three races of the...

Key Aston Martin figure is set for departure at the end of the season

Tom McCullough is set to leave Aston Martin at the end of the season after spending 13 years with the team, Planet F1 reported. GPblog can confirm the departure of the experienced director. McCullough has been an important figure at the Silverstone-based team. He joined the outfit in 2014, when it w...

The five technical innovations that changed Formula 1 in 2026

During the first half of the 2026 season, teams introduced several highly innovative technical solutions that were later copied by their rivals. The first half of the 2026 season was dominated by Mercedes, as they managed to win 8 out of the 11 races held, demonstrating a clear technical superiority...

F1 champion Norris spotted with axed Liverpool boss in Ibiza

Lando Norris is enjoying the Formula 1 summer break. Recently, the McLaren driver was spotted in Ibiza, where he was seen chatting with former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot. Defending world champion Norris headed into the summer break after his strongest performance of the season at the Hungarian G...

Verstappen Racing star thanks his boss after first victory of 2026

Max Verstappen's team celebrated its first victory of the season last weekend in the GT World Challenge Europe series. The team's driver, Jules Gounon, was over the moon with the result, and shared an emotional post on social media. After qualifying on pole position for the opening race of the weeke...

Sainz warned his F1 career is 'stalling out' as Williams 2026 struggles continue

Former F1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle has said Carlos Sainz has gone down a "cul-de-sac" at Williams, warning the Spaniard that his F1 career is "stalling out" at exactly the wrong time, while rumours surrounding a potential move to Audi continue to swirl.  Following a remarkable 'be...

Coulthard tips Aston Martin to win races by 2028 after Hungarian GP upgrades

Former F1 driver David Coulthard believes Aston Martin will be the sport's most improved team in the next two years, even going as far to back the Adrian Newey-led squad for race victories by 2028. The bold predictions comes after a nightmare start to 2026, but with major upgrades underway after the...

McLaren reveal MCL40 'course correction' after rival investigation

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has said the significant upgrade package that helped deliver the team's dominant Hungarian GP victory came as a result of analysing the papaya team's rivals' cars and "correcting the course" of the MCL40's development.  Lagging behind Ferrari and championship lea...

Bearman admits Hamilton's 2026 revival 'not ideal' for Ferrari dream

Haas' Ollie Bearman has admitted Lewis Hamilton's 2026 rejuvenation at Ferrari is "not ideal" for his own ambitions of one day racing for the Scuderia. 21-year-old Bearman has been a Ferrari junior since 2021, having been loaned out to Haas at the start of the 2025 season.   It was actually a mighti...

Newey backs 'more mature' Aston Martin to seize F1 2027 opportunity

Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has said the team are in "a much better place" to capitalise on the 2027 F1 regulation changes than they were in the build up to what has been a torrid 2026 season so far. The legendary designer revealed the team are also in the early stages of making "big ar...