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Racing Bulls to run special football-themed livery in Barcelona weekend
Racing Bulls will hit the track in Barcelona next weekend with a football-inspired livery and matching team kit, as the FIFA World Cup is set to get underway in just a few days. The football-inspired look extends beyond the car itself, with Racing Bulls also unveiling a matching teamwear collection...
Antonelli's dad insists Verstappen is 'on another level' to son Kimi right now
Marco Antonelli has acknowledged Kimi's remarkable progress at the start of the season, but stressed that Max Verstappen is still operating on a different level to everyone else on the grid. The young Italian driver has enjoyed a sensational start to the season, claiming five consecutive victories a...
Sainz slams 'experienced' Hulkenberg's 'stupid risks' over Monaco GP crash
Carlos Sainz has blasted Nico Hulkenberg's "stupid risks" at the Monaco GP, after the pair collided at the Turn 6 hairpin and saw the Williams driver miss out on a point-scoring position. The Spaniard lined up in P12 ahead of Sunday's GP, but after Charles Leclerc's crash at Turn 19 brought out the...
F1 Today | Hamilton issues defiant message, as Kim Kardashian 'steals' from Antonelli in viral clip
From Lewis Hamilton's defiant message after scoring P2 at the Monaco GP, to his girlfriend and reality TV star Kim Kardashian going viral for 'stealing' Kimi Antonelli's winner towel - here are two of the main stories from today, June 8. It was another special weekend for Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari...
Red Bull's shocking ICE advantage could be a huge gift for Mercedes
Red Bull Powertrains-Ford has emerged as the leading engine manufacturer from the first ADUO review period, although this could eventually give Mercedes a substantial advantage. Although the FIA has not yet officially released the results, GPblog has learned that the ADUO measurements show Red Bull...
Norris targeting Verstappen-like title comeback after ‘insane’ Monaco GP disaster
McLaren's world champion Lando Norris has looked to Max Verstappen's epic comeback in the 2025 title fight as inspiration that he can still mount a challenge to Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. Those hopes, however, took a big blow at the Monaco GP, after Norris' second consecutive power unit-rel...
Monaco GP pit lane speeding chaos explained as Hamilton expresses confusion
A total of five drivers received penalties for speeding in the pit lane during the Monaco GP, much to the confusion of teams and fans alike. Among those impacted was Pierre Gasly, whose two infringements saw him miss out on a podium for Alpine, who have since launched a Right to Review. Lewis Hamilt...
'A new era in F1 begins as Antonelli reigns supreme in Monte Carlo classic'
Kimi Antonelli made history at a chaotic Monaco GP to become the youngest ever driver to win at F1's Crown Jewel, begging the question just how far the 19-year-old can go in F1, and whether his teammate George Russell can respond in the title fight. GPblog's Jim Kimberley and Ben Hunt discuss it in...
'You are lying' Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta share wholesome exchange after Hungarian GP battle
Following the conclusion of the Hungarian Grand Prix, in which Ducati's Marc Marquez claimed his 100th win across all categories, a wholesome moment was shared by the reigning champion with KTM's Pedro Acosta, as well as two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia, at the post-race press conference. In the...
BYD eyes Formula 1 entry: These options are currently on the table
The Chinese car brand BYD is exploring a wide range of options to enter Formula 1. After earlier speculation about starting a twelfth team, a far less drastic option is also seriously on the table, GPblog understands. It was a revolving door of celebrities in the Monaco paddock, with a lot of attent...
When Hamilton discovered a secret line after the asphalt broke up: 'Almost a second faster'
The holes in the asphalt in the closing stages of the Monaco Grand Prix has reminded Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa of a moment from his own F1 career. The main character in this story was none other than Lewis Hamilton. About ten laps before the end of the Monaco Grand Prix, the race dir...
McLaren under pressure: Talks with Mercedes aim to spark a turnaround
McLaren hopes for a sporting turnaround like in 2024 but realizes that a quick reversal in performance and reliability is needed. Together with engine supplier Mercedes, the reigning constructors’ champion is discussing solutions to at least optimize that collaboration. McLaren got a major reality...
Wolff reveals why Monaco podium felt bittersweet after Antonelli victory
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has explained why he found it emotionally difficult to step onto the Monaco podium and fully celebrate Kimi Antonelli's fifth victory of the season, as the Italian's triumph contrasted sharply with another frustrating weekend for George Russell. The young Italian c...
'It's 10 years I'm fu***ng working my ass off for this type of moment' - Furious Gasly after Monaco blow.
Pierre Gasly cut a visibly frustrated figure after receiving two separate pit lane speeding penalties that ultimately cost him a podium finish in the Monaco Grand Prix, with the Frenchman eventually tumbling down to seventh place in the final classification. The Frenchman had put himself in a podium...
Kim Kardashian caught 'stealing' Antonelli's winner's towel in viral Monaco clip
A light-hearted moment caught on social media showed Kim Kardashian seemingly trying to 'steal' the winner's towel intended for Monaco Grand Prix victor Kimi Antonelli, with the clip quickly going viral online. The Monaco weekend was memorable for Hamilton not only for the second-place finish he sec...
'That can kill you!' MotoGP star blasts Martin after dramatic Turn 1 championship crash
The Hungarian Grand Prix gave us an opening lap incident which was all-too familiar, and sadly predicatable given the current landscape of the MotoGP championship. Following a sub-par qualifying performance from both Aprilia riders, Jorge Martin was keen to make up places as he typically does from t...
Hamilton claims maiden Ferrari win 'couldn't be closer' after Monaco podium
Lewis Hamilton believes his first Ferrari victory 'couldn't be closer' after securing a second consecutive podium finish in Monaco, following on from his result in Montreal, while also moving ahead of George Russell in the drivers' championship. After closing in on his teammate with a second-place f...
Norris draws parallels with Russell after yet another retirement in Monaco GP
Lando Norris, who suffered another costly retirement in Monaco due to technical problems, was keen to point out that he is far from the only driver enduring a particularly unlucky season across the opening six races of the campaign. With his retirement in Monaco, the reigning world champion has now...
Why Hadjar was still allowed to keep his Monaco podium despite FIA investigation
Isack Hadjar feared for a while that he would lose his third place due to a penalty, because work was allegedly carried out on his Red Bull Racing car during the red-flag period. In the end, no penalty was given. Here’s why. It didn’t seem like it was going to be Isack Hadjar’s weekend in Monaco. Ju...
The full list of race penalties issued during chaotic Monaco GP
The Monaco Grand Prix was heavily influenced by a series of penalties that significantly reshuffled the final order, with significant consequences for both the drivers' and constructors' championship standings. Here is a full list of all the penalties issued during the race. A total of 11 penalties...
Leclerc confident Ferrari's 'solution in house' will fix brake issue
Charles Leclerc claimed Ferrari already has an 'in-house' solution to address the brake issues that plagued him throughout the Monaco weekend and ultimately brought an end to his hopes of securing a podium finish at his home race. On the Safety Car restart following Lance Stroll's crash, the Monegas...
'Alpine wants to reclaim Gasly’s podium, but Red Bull has little to fear'
Pierre Gasly crossed the line in third, but it was Isack Hadjar who received the trophy for third place. Alpine is first hoping to get a chance to have the Monaco Grand Prix result reviewed via a so-called Right of Review. However, the expectation is that this attempt has little chance of success wi...
Winners and losers from Monaco GP as Antonelli wins and Leclerc endures another blow
The Monaco Grand Prix was nothing short of a racing spectacle. While it proved to be a dream outing for Kimi Antonelli, it was far from smooth sailing for several others. Here, we spotlight the winners and losers from the Monte Carlo race. While Antonelli, alongside Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar,...
Wolff admits Mercedes error as Russell’s Monaco race unravels in penalty storm
Toto Wolff has addressed the circumstances behind George Russell’s pit stop mishap after the Briton’s Monaco Grand Prix was derailed by a series of penalties at Monte Carlo. Russell’s weekend in the Principality steadily unravelled as the race progressed. After a subdued qualifying session, the Merc...
Ferrari brake partner reacts after Leclerc’s Monaco Grand Prix incident
Brembo has issued a statement in response to the issues experienced by Charles Leclerc during his home Monaco Grand Prix. The Scuderia Ferrari driver endured a difficult weekend in front of his home crowd, with Leclerc revealing he had been managing a braking issue that dates back to as far as the C...
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