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Ferrari hopeful Rafa Camara secures Pole Position in Barcelona

Rafael Camara has secured Pole Position for the the F2 Feature Race in Barcelona. The Brazilian's 1:24.810 lap time was enough to edge out Invicta teammate Joshua Duerksen and Alpine junior Alex Dunne.  The action got underway with something of a split field, as 11 drivers remained in the pits for a...

Wolff calls on FIA to investigate 'remedies' for Russell after Gasly's Monaco P3

Toto Wolff has reacted to the news of Alpine's P3 being reinstated at the Monaco GP by calling on the FIA to look into "remedies" for George Russell's race. The Briton received the same five-second penalty that Gasly has had rescinded twice over, ultimately finishing P12 after having to also serve a...

F1 LIVE | Norris beats Russell to top spot in Barcelona GP FP2 session

Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the second practice session of the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend! Make sure to follow all the build-up and on-track action from FP2 here! The F1 action in Barcelona got underway with Mercedes' George Russell topping the timing charts in the absence of hi...

Silverstone's return to WEC confirmed as British fans get home race back

The FIA World Endurace Championship (WEC) is set to return to the iconic Silverstone Circuit in the UK from 2027 onwards, marking a return after eight years  An official statement from the circuit's website confirmed that the '6 Hours of Silverstone' will return as the third round of the 2027 WEC ca...

Gasly elated after 'rollercoaster of emotions' as Monaco GP P3 is reinstated

Pierre Gasly has reacted to the shock news that his on-track P3 at last weekend's Monaco GP has been reinstated following Alpine's Right of Review. The Frenchman received two five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane, penalties the stewards have since rescinded.  Gasly was one of five drive...

Verstappen among drivers to take new power unit parts at Barcelona GP

The FIA have revealed the drivers set to take new power unit elements at this weekend's Barcelona GP, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen among those getting a new engine. The Dutchman encountered power unit problems at the Monaco GP, failing to get off the line and suffering a Lap 1 DNF.  Verstappen wil...

George Russell tops timing charts with Antonelli absent from Barcelona GP FP1

George Russell has topped the timing charts in the first practice session at the Barcelona GP, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. Russell's lap time of 1:16.363 was enough to edge out Piastri ahead of Barcelona's second practice later today.  The weekend's opening session, featuring seven r...

McLaren and Red Bull intend to appeal stewards' decision on Alpine

McLaren has confirmed to GPblog its intention to appeal to the International Court of Appeal against the stewards' decision to overturn Pierre Gasly’s time penalty in Monaco. This website also understands Red Bull also intend to appeal. As a result, the French Alpine driver was reinstated to third p...

Alpine lament 'unfortunate situation' despite Gasly's restored P3 at Monaco GP

Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has reacted to the shock news that Pierre Gasly's on-track P3 at the Monaco GP has been restored. The French driver had lost the final podium spot to compatriot Isack Hadjar after receiving two five-second time penalties for pit lane speeding, but after Alpine'...

F1 Full Results | George Russell sets the pace in Barcelona GP FP1

George Russell has topped the timing charts in the opening practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. The Brit's lap time of 1:16.353 was enough to edge out the competition after the first hour of practice during FP1, two tenths ahead of Piastri's McL...

Why Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium finish was reinstated

The FIA have revealed the stewards' reasons as to why Pierre Gasly's P3 finish in Monaco has been reinstated. The Frenchman had initially lost the place to Red Bull's Isack Hadjar after two five-second penalties, but in shock news on Friday, has seen it restored. In the FIA's comprehensive report fo...

F1 LIVE | Russell on top of Piastri and Leclerc at Barcelona GP FP1 session

Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the first practice session of the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend! Make sure to follow all the build-up and on-track action from FP1 here!  The newly-named Barcelona-Catalunya GP is the second leg of F1’s ‘European season,’ with the first coming at last we...

Gasly's Monaco podium reinstated after successful Right of Review

Pierre Gasly has seen his third-place finish in the Monaco GP reinstated after a successful Right of Review challenge from his Alpine team to remove his penalty for speeding in the pitlane. Alpine requested a Right of Review from F1’s governing body, the FIA, following the Monaco Grand Prix, where G...

Pedro Acosta settles Marc Marquez vs Valentino Rossi debate with bold verdict

MotoGP supertalent Pedro Acosta has weighed in on the long-standing and divisive debate regarding who is the better motorcycle rider: Marc Marquez or Valentino Rossi? Speaking on the Gypsy Tales Podcast, Acosta opened up about many different topics over the course of three hours, ranging from his fi...

Red Bull brings a new front wing in Barcelona

Red Bull Racing has implemented some upgrades to the RB22’s front wing for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. These changes are primarily focused on the car’s aerodynamic aspects, which will be important in the fast corners of the Spanish circuit. First, the shape of the wing elements has been modi...

Red Bull baffled by FIA verdict: 'Are we the fastest on the straights?'

Frustration is running deep within Red Bull. The FIA's decision to classify the Red Bull Ford power unit as the strongest on the grid sparked widespread confusion throughout the Milton Keynes camp on Thursday in Barcelona. Without saying much, Arvid Lindblad managed to perfectly capture the overall...

FIA takes Red Bull's ADUO evaluation results under review again

The FIA is currently re-examining the outcome of the preliminary ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity) evaluation, which identified Red Bull Ford Powertrains as the benchmark engine manufacturer, GPblog can confirm. GPblog reported on Sunday evening in Monaco that Formula 1's governi...

Aston Martin chooses Fernando Alonso for the 2027 season

Fernando Alonso is Aston Martin's preferred choice to remain Lance Stroll's teammate next season, GPblog understands. Should the Spaniard decide that he wants to continue racing in Formula 1 in 2027, the British team would be more than happy to offer him that opportunity. Two-time world champion Alo...

'I'll let you know' - Verstappen shuts down questions over Austria visit

Max Verstappen played down questions about his appearance in Salzburg, Austria, where he was spotted alongside manager Raymond Vermeulen meeting with Red Bull's top brass ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. The four-time world champion arrives in Barcelona on the back of a costly DNF in Monaco,...