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F1 LIVE | Leclerc fastest again, Russell investigated
The Formula 1 weekend at the Circuit of the Americas continues with the second free practice session. Follow the second and final session of the day live with GPblog here! For the first time since the 2022 season, the United States Grand Prix will not be a Sprint weekend. This means that drivers wil...
Cadillac wants to help Herta earn the final point for an F1 super licence
Colton Herta still looks likely to secure his Formula 1 super licence this season. After taking part in the first free practice session at the United States Grand Prix, the American needs just one more point. GPblog understands that Cadillac plans to give him another FP1 outing in the coming weeks s...
Hamilton rejects Hadjar's Ferrari claim: 'We have very different opinions there'
Lewis Hamilton disagrees with Isack Hadjar's claim that Max Verstappen would have won the Singapore Grand Prix by an even greater margin in a Ferrari. During the drivers' press conference, the Red Bull Racing driver said: "I think if you put Max in the Ferrari, he would have won the race with more m...
Ferrari upgrades show early promise as Leclerc beats Verstappen in US GP FP1
Charles Leclerc made an encouraging start to the United States Grand Prix weekend, topping the opening practice session at the Circuit of the Americas ahead of Max Verstappen. The Ferrari driver set a 1:36.052, finishing just 0.084 seconds clear of the Dutchman. Ferrari arrived in Austin with severa...
F1 Full Results | Charles Lecerc tops FP1 at the United States GP
Charles Leclerc topped practice at the United States Grand Prix with a 1:36.052, just ahead of Max Verstappen. The first running of the weekend at the Circuit of the Americas began with plenty of testing equipment up and down the grid. Ferrari led early with Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, but once the...
FIA confirms power unit breaches for three drivers ahead of US Grand Prix
Three drivers have exceeded their permitted power unit allocations ahead of the United States Grand Prix. Arvid Lindblad, Gabriel Bortoleto and Franco Colapinto are all named in the latest FIA report, which confirms several component changes ahead of the Austin weekend. The FIA has confirmed a serie...
FIA announces unusual FP1 test in Austin after Malaysia chaos
The FIA has confirmed that a special simulation will take place at the end of the first free practice session for the United States Grand Prix, as Formula 1 continues to address the power unit software problems that caused chaos in Malaysia earlier this month. The governing body will work alongside...
Max Verstappen shares blunt take on Hadjar's Ferrari claim
Max Verstappen was also asked about Isack Hadjar's claim that he could have won in Singapore driving Ferrari's car. The Dutchman issued a clear verdict. During the drivers' press conference, the Frenchman said: "I think if you put Max in the Ferrari, he would have won the race with more margin. So t...
F1 LIVE | Leclerc tops FP1 at the United States Grand Prix
The Formula 1 season continues today at the Circuit of the Americas with the United States Grand Prix. Follow the first practice session live with GPblog here! After a weekend without Formula 1, the 2026 campaign continues in Austin, Texas, as the American triple-header gets underway. After COTA, th...
Ferrari is counting on dad-to-be Leclerc, but this replacement is on standby
Charles Leclerc and his wife, Alexandra Saint Mleux, are expecting their first child. Ferrari does not expect the Monegasque driver to miss a Grand Prix because of this. However, GPblog understands that a potential replacement has been named as a precaution. Leclerc will not become Formula 1 world c...
Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren all arrive with multiple updates to the US Grand Prix
Every frontrunning team bar Mercedes has brought updates to the upcoming United States Grand Prix. After a weekend without Formula 1 action, the season continues at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. For the upcoming race, McLaren, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari have all brought updates to t...
IndyCar confirms date for its European trip next year
IndyCar has confirmed its European trip and revealed the dates for the Barcelona race weekend. As GPblog confirmed earlier this week, IndyCar is set to hold its first-ever race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Outside North America, the series has previously raced only in Brazil, Australia and...
Mercedes takes decision that influences Antonelli and Russell’s starting position
Mercedes' ADUO upgrade will not be introduced for this weekend's United States Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows will not have its updated power unit for the upcoming race weekend at the Circuit of the Americas, GPblog can confirm. Moreover, this website understands that the introduction of the updated...
The Carlos Sainz situation shows just how much F1 has descended into chaos
Formula 1 continues to insist that the Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi will go ahead, despite tensions in the Middle East continuing to escalate. Ultimately, a lot of money is still at stake in a highly sensitive situation, as the remarkable chain of events surrounding Carlos Sainz makes clear....
Max Verstappen weighs up first engine penalty of 2026 F1 season
Max Verstappen cannot rule out taking an engine penalty at some stage during the closing rounds of the 2026 F1 season. Three rounds prior to this weekend's US GP in Austin, Verstappen took new power unit components after issues in Baku Qualifying, but warned a future grid penalty was inevitable. Sin...
George Russell and Lando Norris address Christian Horner's Red Bull simulator claim
George Russell and Lando Norris have each told their side of the story after former Red Bull team principal and CEO Christian Horner said the British duo, and Oscar Piastri, paid to use the Austrian team's simulators during their junior careers. Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, Horner expl...
Lando Norris joins Max Verstappen in COTA complaints after headache tablet revelation
Lando Norris has echoed Max Verstappen's concerns coming into the US GP weekend surrounding the bumpy track surface at the Circuit of the Americas. The Red Bull driver said on Thursday that jokes of a "new spine" post-Austin are "not really a joke," while Norris has revealed he needs headache tablet...
Max Verstappen reveals spine damage in 'unacceptable' outburst on bumpy F1 tracks
Max Verstappen has said medical checks show the lower part of his spine is in poor shape. On Thursday, he flagged the bumps at tracks such as this weekend's COTA at the US GP as a real long-term concern. Looking ahead to the weekend in Austin, the Red Bull driver had initially joked about the Texas...
'MotoGP riders consider legal action as Qatar Grand Prix concerns grow'
Doubts surrounding motorsport in the Middle East continue to grow after MotoGP riders reportedly revived discussions over forming a union and legal action amid concerns surrounding the sport's upcoming Qatar Grand Prix. According to The Race, riders held a secret meeting on Thursday at the Australia...
Leclerc hits back at Hadjar's Verstappen claim: 'He has no idea what kind of car we drive'
Charles Leclerc has dismissed Isack Hadjar's claim that Max Verstappen would have won the Singapore Grand Prix by a bigger margin in a Ferrari. Speaking on the US GP media day, the Ferrari driver called the idea "nonsense" and said nobody outside a team can judge another team's car. Finishing P2 at...
Lewis Hamilton aims to race in Rwanda in 2030s despite human rights concerns
Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to continue his F1 career into the 2030s, long enough to complete his "dream" race at the African GP, which is set to take place in Rwanda after the announcement of a 10-year deal. The Ferrari driver did, however, address human rights concerns surrounding the host co...
Carlos Sainz questions confidence over F1's Middle East finale with ‘premature’ verdict
Carlos Sainz has said it is "premature" to suggest the 2026 F1 season will definitely conclude in the Middle East as planned, despite FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's recent optimism. The Williams driver's comments were later followed up with a clarification via his team. The 2026 season is set...
Verstappen could equal another of Hamilton’s records at the United States Grand Prix
Max Verstappen can match more than just Lewis Hamilton’s victory record in Austin on Sunday. At the United States Grand Prix, a second F1 record held by the Briton is also within reach - and the Dutchman does not even have to win to do it. A podium finish would equal Hamilton’s run of eight consecut...
Future MotoGP rivals embroiled in bitter feud after shocking teammate accusation
Two of Moto2’s biggest stars have turned on each other in remarkable scenes. David Alonso and Dani Holgado will be racing against each other again in MotoGP next year, but by the sound of things, they’d rather be kept apart. The Spanish-born duo (Alonso races under the Colombian flag) are currently...
Mercedes' ninth F1 constructors title now within touching distance
Mercedes are moving closer to securing their ninth Formula 1 Constructors' Championship, having established a commanding advantage over their rivals throughout the 2026 season. With the campaign entering its final six rounds, the Silver Arrows are now approaching the point at which they could mathem...
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