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UFC legend recalls being blocked by Hamilton: 'He wrote me a long message saying that I was a coward'
Former UFC fighter Jon Jones has shared an anecdote involving Lewis Hamilton, revealing that the seven-time F1 world champion unfollowed and blocked him on social media after seeing footage of him hunting pigs from a helicopter. Speaking on the ALF Global Podcast, Jones recalled going on a hunting t...
McLaren driver in talks with Haas to replace Ocon
Leonardo Fornaroli is explicitly eyeing a seat at Haas F1 for next season, GPblog has learned. Together with McLaren - the team for which he is a reserve driver - the reigning Formula 2 driver’s management is in talks with the American outfit. Haas has not confirmed either of its two drivers for 2...
Antonelli shares untold story of Mercedes Formula 1 promotion
Kimi Antonelli has revealed Toto Wolff informed him he would be driving for Mercedes even before Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari was announced in February 2024. The young Italian, who has firmly established himself as the championship leader, was entrusted with both a tremendous honour and a...
Verstappen on holiday with Wolff, manager at Red Bull: more details revealed
Over the past week, the meeting between Max Verstappen and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff dominated Formula 1 news, as did the Dutchman’s private jet flight to Red Bull’s headquarters in Salzburg. A few more details about that have now emerged. On social media, images surfaced on Wednesday showing Ve...
'Hamilton is trying to find someone else to blame, that is disappointing'
Former F1 designer and Jordan technical director Gary Anderson has urged Lewis Hamilton to own up to his recent mistakes instead of pointing the finger at others. Over the past few race weekends, the seven-time world champion has picked up several penalties from the stewards, including two in Hungar...
Former F1 driver demands further punishment for Sainz after Hungarian GP clash
Ralf Schumacher has called for Carlos Sainz to be handed an additional penalty, after he received only a five-second penalty for colliding with Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Sainz was battling with Fernando Alonso when de facto race leader Piastri closed in on the Williams driver to lap...
F1 Today | F1 wanted further rule changes for Verstappen, as new Honda engine roars for first time
From Stefano Domenicali revealing F1 wanted to adjust rules further to suit Max Verstappen's liking, to Honda's new power unit roaring for the first time in Hungary, here are the main stories from today, July 29. It was previously announced that the engine regulations will be adjusted from 2027, wi...
MotoGP title fight heats up: Four riders chasing Marc Marquez's crown
At the halfway point of the season, five riders remain in contention for the MotoGP title. GPblog takes a look at where things stand heading into the British Grand Prix. After his crash at Le Mans and being forced to miss the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya weekend, the Spanish rider was at one point...
Alonso turns 45: From oldest F1 champion to more records still within reach
Fernando Alonso turns 45 today and few drivers have defied the passage of time quite like the two-time Formula 1 world champion. The Spaniard was 25 when he won the last of his drivers' championships and although he competed for more titles over the following decade, it feels like a long time since...
Aston Martin honors beloved colleague after his passing
Aston Martin has paid tribute to Mick Fern, better known as 'Biscuit' in the Formula 1 paddock, after he passed away today. At the Hungaroring, the Silverstone-based team had already displayed a message to 'Biscuit', a beloved member of the team who was absent throughout the weekend. Every team on t...
'Why Kimi Antonelli's F1 championship lead is under threat'
Kimi Antonelli can still lose the Formula 1 drivers' championship, despite taking a 50 point lead over his competition into the summer break. In the latest episode of GPblog's F1 Paddock Update, Ben Hunt and Jim Kimberley discussed Antonelli's title chances after a run which has seen five different...
'Verstappen and Wolff pictured together on holiday for second year in a row'
For the second year in a row, Max Verstappen has been reportedly pictured alongside Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff on holiday. They were joined by their partners, Susie Wolff and Kelly Piquet as well. The photographs, shared by Spanish outlet SoyMotor, appear to show Verstappen spending time wit...
Major setback looms for Red Bull and Verstappen after Mercedes' masterstroke
The Red Bull Ford power unit will once again be rated higher than Mercedes in the internal combustion engine assessment during the upcoming ADUO evaluation, provided the FIA uses the same measurement method it applied earlier this year. GPblog has learned this from conversations with the parties dir...
'Chinese brand is interested in taking a step into MotoGP in the future'
According to Jorge Martinez "Aspar", CFMoto's vision is to compete in MotoGP in the future, although there is no exact date for its entry yet. CFMoto has already been present in the paddock for some time. In 2022, the manufacturer became a constructor in Moto3, collaborating with Prüstel GP. Enterin...
'Antonelli hit with multimillion lawsuit as former manager takes legal action'
Kimi Antonelli has reportedly become embroiled in an off-track legal battle after his former manager is said to have launched a multimillion lawsuit over alleged unpaid compensation. According to Italian outlets including Corriere dello Sport, Giovanni Minardi believes he is entitled to compensation...
'Antonelli hit with multimillion lawsuit as former manager takes legal action'
Kimi Antonelli has reportedly become embroiled in an off-track legal battle after his former manager is said to have launched a multimillion lawsuit over alleged unpaid compensation. According to Italian outlets including Corriere dello Sport, Giovanni Minardi believes he is entitled to compensation...
'Red Bull Racing should already begin focusing on its 2027 F1 car'
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies admitted during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that the team will eventually have to strike a balance between developing its current car and its 2027 challenger. GPblog readers believe the right decision is to focus on the latter. While Max Verstappen...
New Honda power unit roars for the first time in Aston Martin's car at the Hungaroring
On Fernando Alonso's birthday, Aston Martin is testing Honda's updated power unit at the Hungaroring today as part of a filming day. The experienced Spaniard turned 45 years old today. After taking part in the Pirelli tyre test at the Hungaroring a day ago, Aston Martin is completing a filming day a...
Domenicali confirms: Europe is F1's alternative for Middle Eastern races
Stefano Domenicali confirmed to GPblog, among others, that if Formula 1 cannot travel to Qatar and Abu Dhabi for the final two rounds of the season, the championship will instead race in Europe. Speaking to the international media, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed that, as of now, the Qata...
Domenicali reveals F1 wanted to go much further to accommodate Verstappen
Formula 1 wanted to make further adjustments to the current regulations. According to Stefano Domenicali, the proposed changes would have gone so far that even Max Verstappen would have been "very happy" with them. However, the F1 CEO explained that there was insufficient support from the teams and...
Wolff leaves door open to Antonelli-Verstappen partnership in the future: 'We're not afraid of it'
Toto Wolff said Mercedes would not shy away from pairing Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli at some point in the future. As GPblog reported a month ago, Mercedes will continue with Antonelli and George Russell as its drivers for the 2027 Formula 1 season. At the time, it was claimed that the German t...
Brundle: 'McLaren's Hungary performance shows F1 title fight is far from over'
Sky Sports F1 pundit and former driver Martin Brundle believes the championship remains very much open after the Hungarian Grand Prix. Lando Norris showed commanding pace at the Hungaroring to claim his first Grand Prix victory of the season. The Briton crossed the finish line more than 15 seconds a...
Verstappen is already on holiday, but some F1 drivers are still working at the Hungaroring
While some drivers are already enjoying the summer break away from the track, Formula 1 remains busy at the Hungaroring this week. After the conclusion of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula 1's summer break got underway. Max Verstappen, for example, already headed to the beach yesterday while celebra...
Verstappen is already on holiday, but these drivers remain busy at the Hungaroring
While some drivers are already enjoying the summer break away from the track, Formula 1 remains busy at the Hungaroring this week. After the conclusion of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula 1's summer break got underway. Max Verstappen, for example, already headed to the beach yesterday while celebra...
The drivers who came back stronger - and weaker - after F1's summer break
The summer break is often viewed as a chance for Formula 1 teams and drivers to reset, but history shows it can also be a turning point in a championship battle. While some drivers return from the shutdown with renewed momentum and find another level of performance, others struggle to maintain their...
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