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Antonelli’s W17 warning Mercedes cannot explain ahead of the Italian GP at Monza
Mercedes have admitted they do not yet understand the balance deterioration that hindered Kimi Antonelli during the Dutch Grand Prix, creating an unwelcome uncertainty ahead of the Italian’s home race at Monza. Antonelli still finished second at Zandvoort, extending his lead at the top of the driver...
MotoGP exit creeps closer for Australian star Miller after Yamaha confirms farewell
Yamaha and Pramac Racing will part ways with Jack Miller at the end of the 2026 MotoGP season, the Japanese brand and the Italian team have announced. After his first stint with the team from 2018 to 2020, the Australian returned in 2025, this time riding a Yamaha instead of a Ducati. "I'd like to t...
Why Nikola Tsolov’s Imola F1 test could fast-track him straight to Monza FP1
Nikola Tsolov is preparing for a pivotal milestone in his young racing career as he heads to Imola for a private Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) outing. While test running behind closed doors often goes under the radar, the Bulgarian prodigy’s mileage at the iconic Italian circuit carries enormous re...
What TWG’s corporate storm means for Cadillac’s F1 future
TWG Global has sought to calm uncertainty around its business operations, insisting there has been “no fraud” and rejecting suggestions that sports investments could be sold to support its insurance companies. For Cadillac’s Formula 1 operation, the immediate message is one of continuity but the ep...
F1 Today | Ferrari livery, Ferrari strategy, Red Bull and FIA's ADUO review under the spotlight
Ferrari tease special liver for Monza but their strategy is back under the microscope. Plus FIA reveal their latest AUDO review - here are the main stories from today, August 26th. Ferrari has used Monza in recent years to showcase heritage-themed designs, from the yellow-and-black “Giallo Modena” a...
Verstappen reveals how he celebrated GT team win
Max Verstappen made sure to raise a glass during the Formula 1 summer shutdown after his GT racing team finally secured an overdue victory. The Dutchman admitted he enjoyed “a good drink” to toast the breakthrough result, which arrived right at the beginning of his holiday. Verstappen.com Racing has...
Racing Bulls is leaning toward this decision on Lawson and Lindblad for 2027
It is by no means a foregone conclusion that Nikola Tsolov will move from Formula 2 to Racing Bulls in Formula 1 in 2027, GPblog understands. Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad remain the leading candidates to race for Red Bull’s second team again next season. Racing Bulls is aware it finds itself in a...
Major engine upgrade boost to Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda
The FIA has officially revealed the outcome of the opening two review windows for Formula 1's new Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) system. The results hand a substantial technical boost to Mercedes, Ferrari, Audi, and Honda, offering them extra engine upgrades and budget relie...
Wolff sees a big difference at Red Bull after Horner: ‘No bull**it, no lies’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledges that the relationship between his team and Red Bull Racing has improved significantly since the dismissal of Christian Horner. The Austrian praises his Red Bull counterpart Laurent Mekies: “He’s straight to the point: no bull**it, no lies.” It was no secret tha...
Sky F1 reporter questions if Mercedes’ pairing risks becoming Toto Wolff’s biggest headache
Mercedes may have expected 2026 to become George Russell’s year. After seasons spent waiting for a front-running chance, the British driver finally has a car capable of fighting at the sharp end. Yet, as Sky F1’s Natalie Pinkham argues, that opportunity has arrived alongside an unexpected complicati...
F1 teams want quicker clarity; FOM is holding off for now
The Formula 1 teams would prefer Formula One Management (FOM) to make a decision far earlier than the end of September on whether to cancel the Grands Prix of Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Wishful thinking, GPblog understands. For now, these races are not being removed from the calendar, even though everyone...
Williams make line-up switch ahead of Italian GP FP1
Williams F1 reserve and academy driver Luke Browning will return to the wheel of the FW48 for the opening practice session of the Italian Grand Prix. The British driver will take Alexander Albon's place in FP1, with the Thai returning to the car later in the afternoon. For Browning, it will mark his...
Imola ready to host second Italian GP: 'It's the ideal solution'
Automobile Club d'Italia (ACI) president Geronimo La Russa has confirmed that Italy is actively working on plans to potentially host a second Formula 1 Grand Prix later this season, should the conflict in the Middle East prevent the campaign from concluding in Abu Dhabi as usual. As already announce...
Ferrari set to revive its past with classic-inspired Monza livery
Ferrari is set to race with a special SF-26 livery at next week's Italian Grand Prix, GPBlog understands, maintaining its recent tradition of introducing a bespoke design for its home race at Monza. Ferrari has made special designs a familiar feature of its home race in recent seasons, using the Ita...
Ferrari set to turn back the clock with classic-inspired Monza livery
Ferrari is set to race with a special SF-26 livery at next week's Italian Grand Prix, GPBlog understands, maintaining its recent tradition of introducing a bespoke design for its home race at Monza. Ferrari has made special designs a familiar feature of its home race in recent seasons, using the Ita...
Red Bull makes decision on Lambiase's successor as Verstappen's race engineer
For now, Red Bull plans to let Tom Hart gradually grow into his new role as Max Verstappen’s race engineer. GPblog understands that while the Briton will act as the former champion’s right-hand man several times during the current season, this will not be limited to a single session in an F1 weekend...
Russell overtaken in Mercedes pecking order: 'Antonelli is clearly the number one'
Ralf Schumacher believes championship leader Kimi Antonelli has now established himself as the undisputed number-one driver at Mercedes, and that George Russell himself has also come to realise it. With his second-place finish at Zandvoort, the Italian further extended his lead at the top of the cha...
Russell faces tough reality check: 'Antonelli is clearly the number one at Mercedes'
Ralf Schumacher believes championship leader Kimi Antonelli has now established himself as the undisputed number-one driver at Mercedes, and that George Russell himself has also come to realise it. With his second-place finish at Zandvoort, the Italian further extended his lead at the top of the cha...
Hamilton's radio outburst leaves stunned reaction: 'I've never heard him so angry'
Former F1 driver David Coulthard has admitted he has never seen Lewis Hamilton so furious with his own team, after the seven-time world champion made his frustration clear over the radio during the Dutch Grand Prix. During the Dutch Grand Prix, Ferrari's strategy left Hamilton and Leclerc running cl...
Hamilton and Leclerc have the potential to win titles but Ferrari’s biggest problem is something else
Ferrari have arguably two of the most talented drivers on the Formula 1 grid. They have a car capable of fighting near the front. They have made genuine progress with their 2026 development programme. And yet, with the championship entering its crucial second half, something still feels missing. Lew...
F1 Today | Alonso and Lawson's future makes the headlines as Haas prepare for test
Fernando Alonso ends speculation about his F1 future by remaining with Aston Martin while Red Bull Racing ponder Liam Lawson's future - here are the main stories from today, August 25th. Multiple paddock sources indicate Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin in 2027, with a formal announceme...
Verstappen has chosen Red Bull until 2030 — but should he have left?
Max Verstappen’s decision to extend his Red Bull contract until the end of 2030 is a major show of commitment. It ends months of speculation surrounding the four-time world champion’s future and gives Red Bull the sport’s most valuable driver for the start of Formula 1’s new era. But was it the righ...
Toto Wolff accused of a 'lie' about Mercedes' plans
When Toto Wolff says that from a financial standpoint Mercedes will introduce hardly any upgrades in 2027, he’s not telling the truth. At least, that’s the firm belief of Andrea Stella, team principal of rival McLaren. While McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull Racing have implemented many upgrades to the...
Alonso has made his decision about his Formula 1 future
Fernando Alonso will also race for Aston Martin in 2027. Although the two-time world champion and the British team have not confirmed it, GPblog hears from multiple sources that the partnership will ‘simply’ be extended. Fernando Alonso was expected to use the summer break to decide whether his fut...
Has the momentum swung in the F1 title race. The Norris comeback is on!
Kimi Antonelli remains the leader of the 2026 Formula 1 world championship after Zandvoort, but the Dutch Grand Prix has materially changed the feel of the title race. The Mercedes driver is still in a commanding statistical position. Antonelli has 242 points after 12 rounds, with six wins, six pole...
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