News - GPblog
Total reads
174
This week
3
Rank
#232 of 467
Published
4,287 posts
Most read posts
Featured on Sportsblogs
Run this blog? Add the badge to your site to show readers you're featured — it links back to this page.
Latest Entries
Verstappen draws heavy conclusion after software issue: 'I hope there's a lesson learned'
Max Verstappen hopes what happened in Malaysia was a lesson learned for Formula 1. A software issue caused the race start procedure to be abandoned at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, as cars began to suddenly stop on track. After the race, Verstappen explained that he was surprised when he and t...
Verstappen hopes F1 learns from Bahrain Grand Prix chaos
Max Verstappen hopes what happened in Malaysia was a lesson learned for Formula 1. A software issue caused the race start procedure to be abandoned at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, as cars began to suddenly stop on track. After the race, Verstappen explained that he was surprised when he and t...
Trio of drivers including Norris learn fate after Bahrain GP investigations
The FIA has issued its decisions regarding the three separate investigations involving Alexander Albon, Nico Hulkenberg and Lando Norris following the Bahrain Grand Prix, with all three drivers coming under scrutiny for different alleged infringements during the race. Albon was the first driver to l...
FIA addresses repeat fears after software issue derails Bahrain start
FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis admitted that while the specific software issue that caused problems in Bahrain should not happen again, it is impossible to guarantee that other issues will not emerge in the future. The Greek engineer previously explained that the disruption originated f...
FIA delivers clear verdict on chances of Bahrain GP software issues returning
FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis admitted that while the specific software issue that caused problems in Bahrain should not happen again, it is impossible to guarantee that other issues will not emerge in the future. The Greek engineer previously explained that the disruption originated f...
Hamilton sees funny side of Ferrari gamble: ‘I’m not going to the casino with the guys’
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the discussions that led Ferrari to gamble on soft tyres at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix, despite the Sepang circuit still being visibly wet following the lengthy delay before the race got under way. Speaking in the post-race press conference, Hamilton explaine...
FIA reveals what triggered Bahrain GP software chaos and lengthy delay
FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis explained why race control took several minutes before deciding on a new starting procedure following the software chaos that unfolded during the formation laps of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The start of the Bahrain Grand Prix was thrown into chaos when sever...
Verstappen’s reaction says it all after spotting Ferrari on slicks at the start
Max Verstappen admitted he was surprised to see both Ferraris start the race on slick tyres at a time when the track was beginning to dry but remained visibly damp. Hamilton was fortunately allowed to retake second place on the grid after the chaotic formation laps, during which software issues left...
Top driver among three facing FIA investigations after chaotic Bahrain GP
Alexander Albon, Nico Hulkenberg and Lando Norris will all be required to report to the stewards following the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia over separate alleged infringements committed during the race. The Williams driver has been summoned by the stewards over an incident that occurred on the pit...
Hamilton makes bold Sepang claim despite early Ferrari strategy disaster
Lewis Hamilton congratulated Max Verstappen on securing his first victory of the season, while admitting he was ultimately satisfied with his own podium finish in Malaysia after recovering from the strategic setback that had heavily compromised the early stages of his race. Hamilton completed a stro...
From strategy disaster to ‘best race’: Hamilton soaks up Bahrain GP recovery
Lewis Hamilton congratulated Max Verstappen on securing his first victory of the season, while admitting he was ultimately satisfied with his own podium finish in Malaysia after recovering from the strategic setback that had heavily compromised the early stages of his race. Hamilton completed a stro...
Verstappen hears a new Dutch national anthem on the podium in Malaysia
Max Verstappen was loudly serenaded on the podium in Malaysia, although that stood out mostly because of yet another issue during this race weekend. This time, the national anthem didn’t start on cue. Max Verstappen, Kimi Antonelli, and Lewis Hamilton had already taken their Pirelli caps off in ant...
Verstappen matches Schumacher after iconic victory in Sepang
Max Verstappen has matched Michael Schumacher when it comes to race victories. Overall, Verstappen still has a few more to go, but he is now level with Schumacher for wins with a single team. Verstappen secured the 72nd victory of his Formula 1 career at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. Verstappe...
Verstappen reveals 'super nice' feeling after finally returning to winning ways
Max Verstappen claimed the 72nd victory of his Formula 1 career in Malaysia, converting the pole position he secured in qualifying on Saturday into Red Bull Powertrains’ first win. Speaking after the race, the Dutchman expressed his satisfaction with how the entire weekend had unfolded. The Dutchman...
Analysis | Verstappen yet again shows he's the best in the wet and at overtaking
In Malaysia, Max Verstappen showed he is still a class apart when it comes to racing in wet conditions and overtaking rivals. An analysis of Verstappen’s first win of 2026 and further proof that he remains the best driver in Formula 1. The most important decision for Max Verstappen’s Grand Prix was...
F1 Standings | Russell suffers huge title blow after Bahrain GP DNF
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with Max Verstappen taking victory at a rain-soaked Sepang. After a tricky weekend in Malaysia, championship leader Kimi Antonelli has seen his points gap increased to 84 points following his P2 fini...
F1 Full Results | Max Verstappen wins chaotic Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Max Verstappen has secured victory at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia, finishing ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton with a dominant display upon F1's return to Sepang for the first time since 2017. Due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, fan favourite Sepang stepped in to host the Bahrain...
Verstappen breaks 2026 win drought as Russell suffers huge championship blow
Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia despite losing the lead in the early stages, eventually getting the better of both Mercedes drivers. Here is the full race recap. After a wait of almost two hours and an extremely eventful build-up to the start...
Russell’s Bahrain GP nightmare hands Antonelli huge title boost
A sensational twist in the championship battle unfolded in Malaysia as George Russell retired late in the race, handing Kimi Antonelli a huge opportunity to extend his lead even further at the top of the standings. The Briton suffered a supsected power unit issue, forcing him to park his W17 at Turn...
Russell suffers crushing late DNF as Antonelli closes on title
A sensational twist in the championship battle unfolded in Malaysia as George Russell retired late in the race, handing Kimi Antonelli a huge opportunity to extend his lead even further at the top of the standings. The Briton suffered a supsected power unit issue, forcing him to park his W17 at Turn...
Late Safety Car throws Bahrain GP finale wide open after DNF
Alexander Albon's retirement on lap 43 reshuffled the strategies heading into the closing stages of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, with the Virtual Safety Car initially deployed before the full Safety Car was eventually sent out. The Thai driver's car was stuck in gear, preventing the marshals...
Mercedes stun Verstappen at the start as Hamilton suffers nightmare getaway
Mercedes immediately took control at the front in Malaysia after a superb start, with Kimi Antonelli grabbing the lead ahead of George Russell, while Max Verstappen dropped to third place. The frontrunners opted for different strategies at the start, with both Mercedes drivers and Verstappen choosin...
Formula 1 announces the time for a new attempt to start the F1 race in Malaysia
Formula 1 has just announced that the race will restart at 10:33 CEST (9:33 UK time). The initial start attempts quite literally fell through due to the rain. During the formation lap, everything also went wrong with the engines, causing the start to be postponed again. The drivers were only able to...
'F1 in 2026 is a complete joke'
Formula 1 in 2026 is a big joke. Everyone geared up for what might have been the best race of the season, and it turned into a debacle as massive as the 2005 United States Grand Prix with only 6 drivers. Formula One Management, or FOM for short, keeps telling everyone that F1 has never been in such...
Embarrassing scenes at Sepang as Hamilton and several drivers suddenly stop on track
The starting procedure has been suspended, with several cars, including Lewis Hamilton's, coming to a halt on track, resulting in a further delay to the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion reported over the radio that he was unable to accelerate, forcing him to stop on tra...