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'Kimi Antonelli's grip on F1 title is loosening after chaotic Hungarian GP'
With the first half of the F1 season done, Mercedes' teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli is the man to beat after recovering from P7 to P3 at the Hungarian GP, and extending his title lead to 50 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton and teammate George Russell. But can the 19-year-old really hold on? That's w...
British media blown away by Lando Norris' dominant Hungarian GP victory
McLaren's love affair with the Hungarian GP goes on, as Lando Norris picked up the papaya team's first win of the season in Budapest on Sunday afternoon. Sporting upgrades at the Hungaroring, Norris converted his Pole Position into a dominant 15-second victory, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Anton...
Mekies delivers verdict Verstappen won't want to hear on Red Bull upgrades
While Max Verstappen keeps insisting that Red Bull Racing’s RB22 needs to improve, the Dutchman must seriously consider that the Austrian team may not be able to fully meet his wishes. Team boss Laurent Mekies has confirmed that Red Bull will further scale back its continuous development process. A...
'One stunning move settled the debate over who still tops the F1 grid'
Kimi Antonelli has undoubtedly been the breakthrough star of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, but Max Verstappen once again demonstrated at the Hungarian Grand Prix why he is still widely regarded as the best driver on the grid. Six wins from 11 races, nine podium finishes, with two more...
Wolff's patience wearing thin after latest Russell setback in Hungary
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted he was far from pleased after yet another issue compromised George Russell's race in Hungary. The Briton stalled on the grid at the start and dropped to the back of the field. After stalling at the start, the Briton dropped from sixth to 19th by the end of...
Marquez enjoys holiday ahead of MotoGP's British Grand Prix return
Marc Márquez is enjoying his time off the bike during the MotoGP summer break. The Ducati rider is on holiday ahead of the British Grand Prix. While the Formula 1 summer break is just about to begin, the Spanish rider is already enjoying some time away from competition. The MotoGP season will resume...
Red Bull appoints new head of junior programme from Mercedes
Red Bull has officially confirmed the appointment of Gwen Lagrue, poached from Mercedes, as Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme. He will report directly to CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies. Lagrue has established himself as one of Formula 1's most highly regarded talent scouts since takin...
Red Bull officially appoints Marko's successor from Mercedes
Red Bull has officially confirmed the appointment of Gwen Lagrue, poached from Mercedes, as Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme. He will report directly to CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies. Lagrue has established himself as one of Formula 1's most highly regarded talent scouts since takin...
Norris and Verstappen name their standout performer of the season
The three podium finishers from the Hungarian Grand Prix – Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli – were asked to rate one another during the traditional post-race press conference. The three drivers have enjoyed very different campaigns so far this season. Antonelli has taken another major...
Hamilton doesn't hide disappointment: 'We should have won this weekend'
Lewis Hamilton admitted his disappointment with both his own result and that of teammate Charles Leclerc after the Hungarian Grand Prix, believing Ferrari had the pace to fight for victory rather than finishing outside the podium positions. The seven-time world champion enjoyed a strong weekend up u...
Special guest photographer steals the show at the Hungarian GP
F1 drivers had the honour of being photographed on track and around the paddock by a very special guest during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Among the many photographers covering the event was Czech President Petr Pavel, who, alongside his political duties, has a long-standing passion for photog...
Surprise guest takes on photographer role at Hungarian GP
F1 drivers had the honour of being photographed on track and around the paddock by a very special guest during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Among the many photographers covering the event was Czech President Petr Pavel, who, alongside his political duties, has a long-standing passion for photog...
Piastri blasts 'unacceptable' circumstances after Hungarian GP collision
Oscar Piastri labelled the incident that led to his collision with Carlos Sainz during the Hungarian Grand Prix as "unacceptable", after it effectively ended his chances of fighting for victory. The Australian's race ultimately ended in heartbreak, with a gearbox failure forcing him to retire in the...
Piastri furious over 'unacceptable' circumstances behind Sainz clash
Oscar Piastri labelled the incident that led to his collision with Carlos Sainz during the Hungarian Grand Prix as "unacceptable", after it effectively ended his chances of fighting for victory. The Australian's race ultimately ended in heartbreak, with a gearbox failure forcing him to retire in the...
Why the stewards handed Sainz a lighter penalty despite compromising Piastri's race
Carlos Sainz received a more lenient penalty at the Hungarian Grand Prix than what the FIA's standard penalty guidelines would normally prescribe for causing a collision with another driver. The clash between the Spaniard and Oscar Piastri during yesterday's race sparked plenty of debate, with the A...
Ferrari explains controversial Hamilton call after VSC gamble backfires in Hungary
Fred Vasseur has defended Scuderia Ferrari’s decision to pit Lewis Hamilton under the Virtual Safety Car (VSC) at the Hungarian Grand Prix, in the aftermath of criticism from the seven-time world champion. The Ferrari team principal explained that the decision was influenced by Max Verstappen’s stin...
'We're not there yet' – Norris delivers reality check after Hungary domination
Lando Norris has shared his verdict on the upgraded McLaren MCL40 after cruising to a commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The reigning world champion returned to the top step of the podium in Budapest after converting pole position into a flawless race victory. It marked his first Grand...
Norris delivers honest verdict on McLaren's upgraded MCL40 after Hungary masterclass
Lando Norris has shared his verdict on the upgraded McLaren MCL40 after cruising to a commanding victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The reigning world champion returned to the top step of the podium in Budapest after converting pole position into a flawless race victory. It marked his first Grand...
Toto Wolff furious after Hungarian GP as Mercedes boss labels rivals 'Teletubbies'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff did not hold back in his assessment of some of his rivals' race engineers after a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix that was heavily impacted by blue flag issues. The action-packed race at the Hungaroring was marred by an FIA systems failure, with the electronic blue fl...
Toto Wolff brands rival engineers 'Teletubbies' after Hungarian GP chaos
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff did not hold back in his assessment of some of his rivals' race engineers after a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix that was heavily impacted by blue flag issues. The action-packed race at the Hungaroring was marred by an FIA systems failure, with the electronic blue fl...
Red Bull boss reveals the 'spicy' strategy calls that beat Ferrari in Hungary
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has praised the team's strategists for making bold calls that paid off during the Hungarian Grand Prix, hailing a series of "spicy" decisions that helped Red Bull outfox both Ferrari and Mercedes. The Red Bull boss revealed that, based on pre-race simula...
Red Bull hails 'spicy' strategy calls after beating Ferrari, Mercedes in Hungary
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies has praised the team's strategists for making bold calls that paid off during the Hungarian Grand Prix, hailing a series of "spicy" decisions that helped Red Bull outfox both Ferrari and Mercedes. The Red Bull boss revealed that, based on pre-race simula...
International media agree on Norris as Verstappen steals the show in Hungary
The Hungarian Grand Prix had it all: collisions, breathtaking overtakes, perfectly executed strategy, jubilation for some and heartbreak for others. But when the chequered flag finally fell, it was Lando Norris who stood on the top step of the podium. Here's how the international media reacted to a...
Norris declares he was 'on another level' to Piastri after Hungarian GP win
Lando Norris has confidently declared that he was "on another level" to his competition at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and is convinced he would have beaten Oscar Piastri without the Australian's misfortune. The reigning world champion ran close to the back of Piastri throughout the opening two stints...
Verstappen unhappy with the RB22, but Red Bull sees clear progress
Max Verstappen complained again about Red Bull Racing’s RB22 despite finishing second. However, team boss Laurent Mekies says he saw another side, that the team were faster than all drivers except Lando Norris. For a Red Bull that has underperformed for a long time, that’s quite an achievement. Whi...
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