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Verstappen must be patient: 'Red Bull will be back within a year'
Gerhard Berger is impressed by the way Red Bull Racing has developed since taking responsibility for its own engine. According to the ex-driver, it’s only logical that teething problems occur in the first year, but he expects Red Bull to be able to fight at the front again in the foreseeable future....
With F1 set to return to Malaysia, here's why Formula 1 drivers loved Sepang’s heat, speed and wide-open racing
Sepang International Circuit was never an easy place to race. The Malaysian Grand Prix demanded physical endurance, technical precision and absolute concentration, often within the same lap. Yet those challenges were precisely why so many Formula 1 drivers regarded the circuit as one of the most rew...
The MotoGP break is over: the full schedule of the British Grand Prix
Up next on the MotoGP calendar is the British Grand Prix. The 12th round of the season will be held at Silverstone. The second half of the 2026 MotoGP season begins on the second weekend of August at the Silverstone Circuit. The weekend will also begin with a special press conference in London, whic...
Lindblad explains his uncompromising F1 ambition and sticking to 'Plan A'
Arvid Lindblad never regarded Formula 1 as a distant dream. From an early age, the Racing Bulls driver viewed it as the only destination that made sense — and he insists he never seriously considered an alternative career. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Lindblad reflected on...
Why joining Aston Martin was the turning point Crawford needed
Jak Crawford believes that leaving the Red Bull Junior Team was one of the most important decisions of his career. The current third driver and reserve driver for Aston Martin says in an exclusive interview with GPblog that it gave him the time to develop without major pressure. The American now fee...
How Aston Martin revived Jak Crawford's Formula 1 dream
Jak Crawford believes that leaving the Red Bull Junior Team was one of the most important decisions of his career. The current third driver and reserve driver for Aston Martin says in an exclusive interview with GPblog that it gave him the time to develop without major pressure. The American now fee...
Africa’s next Grand Prix: Rwanda’s geopolitical hurdle and Morocco’s $1.2bn bid
Formula 1’s push to return to Africa is becoming a contest between ambitious circuit projects, competing national interests and a geopolitical dispute. Rwanda formally announced its bid in December 2024, proposing a permanent FIA Grade 1 circuit near Bugesera International Airport, approximately 25...
Viñales hits back after rumors of an early exit from KTM
Maverick Viñales has hit back at rumours that KTM would want to sideline him before the end of the MotoGP season. The Spaniard firmly denies the reports, calling the stories 'nonsense.' With that, he responded for the first time to the speculation that has been circulating in recent days. The rumou...
Ferrari pit-wall decision puts Leclerc-Hamilton tension back under the spotlight
Ferrari’s handling of Lewis Hamilton’s penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix has raised fresh questions after unbroadcast team radio appeared to show Charles Leclerc being informed two laps before his teammate. The communication has triggered questions around the internal tension surrounding Ferrari’s...
Frustration tests loyalty as Sainz weighs his next move at Williams
Carlos Sainz is expected to use Formula 1’s summer break for a decisive conversation with Williams team principal James Vowles about his future, with uncertainty growing around the driver’s place at the team beyond 2026. Sainz’s current contract expires at the end of next season. While Williams rema...
F1 LIVE | Norris spotted in Ibiza, Red Bull secure Lambiase successor?
Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day. Yuki Tsunoda has no intention of walking away from his Formula 1 dream. After he was replaced with Isack Hadjar ahead of the 2026 season, the Japanese driver continues to work...
Mercedes chooses the constructors' title over prioritizing Kimi Antonelli's title chances
For now, Mercedes has no plans to give Kimi Antonelli preferential treatment to help secure his first Formula 1 world championship, despite what happened in the 2025 title battle between the two McLaren drivers and Max Verstappen. The team confirmed that winning the constructors' championship remain...
F1 Today | African GP return boosted as Verstappen reveals Red Bull's 'big priority'
From Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali revealing positive progress towards bringing the African Grand Prix back to the calendar to Max Verstappen outlining Red Bull's main priority ahead of the second half of the season, here's a roundup of the biggest Formula 1 stories from Saturday, August 2. Look...
Formula 1 urged to introduce Sprint races at all 24 Grands Prix
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has put forward a radical proposal to boost the Formula 1 spectacle from Friday onwards by expanding the Sprint calendar from the current six events to 24. Formula 1 first introduced Sprint races in 2021 as a trial at three events: the British, Italian and Sã...
F1 handed bold plan to expand Sprint format to every round: '24 races, 24 sprint races'
Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore has put forward a radical proposal to boost the Formula 1 spectacle from Friday onwards by expanding the Sprint calendar from the current six events to 24. Formula 1 first introduced Sprint races in 2021 as a trial at three events: the British, Italian and Sã...
African GP return looks promising: 'Negotiations are progressing very well'
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said that negotiations are progressing well over a potential return of the African Grand Prix in the future, while also revealing that expansion into other markets remains firmly on the agenda. The last time Formula 1 raced in Africa was in 1993, when Alain Prost...
Africa's F1 return boosted by 'very good' progress in negotiations
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has said that negotiations are progressing well over a potential return of the African Grand Prix in the future, while also revealing that expansion into other markets remains firmly on the agenda. The last time Formula 1 raced in Africa was in 1993, when Alain Prost...
Verstappen Racing falls short of Magny-Cours double
The Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing was unable to repeat its Race 1 success at Magny-Cours, finishing Race 2 inside the top 10. Below are the full race results. The historic Magny-Cours circuit hosted the sixth round of the GT World Challenge Europe this weekend, where the pairing of Daniel Junc...
Verstappen Racing denied back-to-back Magny-Cours victory
The Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing was unable to repeat its Race 1 success at Magny-Cours, finishing Race 2 inside the top 10. Below are the full race results. The historic Magny-Cours circuit hosted the sixth round of the GT World Challenge Europe this weekend, where the pairing of Daniel Junc...
Tsunoda rules out switch and focuses on this difficult scenario
Yuki Tsunoda is not ready to give up on returning to Formula 1. After speaking with parties directly involved, GPblog understands that a switch to IndyCar is not on the table, for at least the time being. After five seasons in Formula 1, Tsunoda's career as a full-time driver came to a halt. The Jap...
Ferrari tops the charts as McLaren falls short at the summer break
Concerns that the new power units introduced under the 2026 regulations could trigger reliability problems similar to those seen at the start of the hybrid era have largely been put to rest, with most cars proving remarkably reliable from the outset. But which team topped the mileage charts? While M...
'KTM is exploring ways to fire MotoGP rider ahead of the British Grand Prix'
KTM is reportedly considering axing Maverick Viñales before next week's British Grand Prix, according to Motorsport.com. Viñales' time at KTM Tech3 started positively in the 2025 season, but since suffering a mid-season injury, he has struggled to deliver. He currently sits 20th in the riders' stand...
LIVE | Verstappen Racing aims to repeat first victory of 2026 season
Max Verstappen's team, Verstappen Racing, will contest the second race of the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint weekend at Magny-Cours today after winning Saturday's opening race. Watch the race live above! While the Formula 1 season is currently on its summer break, the GT World Challenge Europe ser...
Verstappen reveals what Red Bull's 'big priority' should be after the summer break
Max Verstappen would ideally like Red Bull to add more performance to the RB22 and be able to develop its power unit as well. Verstappen finished on the podium for the second consecutive weekend at the Hungaroring, but unlike at the Red Bull Ring, he was unable to challenge for victory. Asked about...
Alonso reveals the key question behind his F1 future: 'That's what I need to answer'
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he will definitely not change teams at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He added that he will continue in Formula 1 if the current cars and regulations can still give him the adrenaline he needs. For the Hungarian Grand Prix, Aston Martin brought its first major update pa...