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Sainz makes decision on future and continues with Williams project for 2027

Carlos Sainz is set to remain with Williams for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The team previously confirmed that Alex Albon will stay on as well. The Williams team experienced a rocky start to the 2026 F1 season. James Vowles' team missed the first pre-season test in Barcelona and is currently furt...

Marc Marquez comparison reveals why British MotoGP talent is disappearing

One of the great modern-day British MotoGP hopes, Scott Redding, has reflected on why he was unable to follow Marc Marquez’s path to the very top. Redding, who is currently racing in British Superbikes, started his professional career in the 125cc series, now named Moto3, in 2008. There, he competed...

Verstappen shares special holiday snaps with Kelly Piquet and daughter Lily

Max Verstappen enjoyed his summer break ahead of Formula 1's return this weekend. The Dutchman shared the best moments of his time off the track on social media with Kelly Piquet and their daughter, Lily. Verstappen spent the Formula 1 summer break with his family and friends, recharging for the sec...

Marquez retirement talk grows after bold Acosta warning

Pedro Acosta is one of MotoGP’s bravest and boldest riders, even when it comes to the prospect of partnering Marc Marquez. The KTM talent will be swapping to Ducati next year after another season of thrilling fans with his free-form racing style. Acosta is yet to win a MotoGP race, but his talent is...

Hadjar's replacement confirmed after Verstappen's teammate suffers injury

Racing Bulls has confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace Isack Hadjar at Red Bull Racing for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix. Yuki Tsunoda will drive alongside Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls. Earlier today, GPblog reported that Hadjar suffered a wrist injury during the summer break. It has now been co...

Max Verstappen called up by the FIA at the Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen is set to headline the drivers' press conference at his home Grand Prix in Zandvoort this weekend. After the lengthy summer break for Formula 1 fans, the action finally returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix. It will also be a Sprint weekend, meaning the first competitive sess...

Red Bull and McLaren set for key Monaco GP appeal hearing as date announced

After Red Bull Racing and McLaren appealed the stewards' decision to remove Pierre Gasly's time penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix, the date and time for the International Court of Appeal hearing have been set for next week in Paris. The final result of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix is still not set in...

Lawson or Tsunoda: Who should Red Bull Racing make Verstappen's temporary teammate

With Isack Hadjar likely to miss the Dutch Grand Prix, a key decision awaits Red Bull Racing: give Liam Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda the chance to drive the RB22 alongside Max Verstappen at Zandvoort. GPblog has previously learned that Hadjar will likely miss the upcoming Grand Prix weekend due to a wrist...

Hadjar to likely miss Dutch Grand Prix with injury, replacement yet to be decided

Isack Hadjar could likely miss the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix due to an injury, GPblog has learned. Max Verstappen is likely to have a different teammate at his final home Grand Prix. His regular teammate, Hadjar, suffered a wrist injury during the summer break. Hadjar has fond memories of the Dutch...

F1 Today | Verstappen future takes fresh twist as Dutch GP upgrade battle begins

From Alex Albon's new Williams deal to a flood of Zandvoort upgrades and more Max Verstappen speculation, here are the key stories from the day in F1... Alex Albon has agreed a deal to stay with Williams, keeping him with the team in 2027. Williams announced the news ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix an...

F1 Today | Red Bull make Verstappen contract move as F1 teams announce upgrades

From Alex Albon's new Williams deal to a flood of Zandvoort upgrades and more Max Verstappen speculation, here are the key stories from the day in F1... Alex Albon has agreed a deal to stay with Williams, keeping him with the team in 2027. Williams announced the news ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix an...

Aston Martin prepare major power unit step after Newey breakthrough

Anticipation is building at Aston Martin around Honda’s power unit upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Adrian Newey-led squad already made a giant leap last time out in Hungary when the legendary engineer delivered a chassis update which cut around two seconds of lap time from their deficit to the...

Honda confident over major Aston Martin upgrade for Dutch Grand Prix

Anticipation is building at Aston Martin around Honda’s power unit upgrades at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Adrian Newey-led squad already made a giant leap last time out in Hungary when the legendary engineer delivered a chassis update which cut around two seconds of lap time from their deficit to the...

Alpine fire Dutch Grand Prix warning with crucial upgrades planned

Alpine have fired a warning towards their championship rivals ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The British-French squad are currently sixth in the constructors’ championship, a vast improvement after they finished bottom in 2025. With 61 points, Alpine are just five behind Racing Bulls, who currently...

Five reasons Lewis Hamilton can still beat Antonelli to F1 title

Lewis Hamilton has proved his doubters wrong once again and sits second in the drivers’ championship ahead of the second half of the season. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion went a painful 40 Grands Prix without victory until a teary return to the top step of the podium in Barcelona. The new...

Five reasons Lewis Hamilton can win F1 title including the Kardashian bounce

Lewis Hamilton has proved his doubters wrong once again and sits second in the drivers’ championship ahead of the second half of the season. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion went a painful 40 Grands Prix without victory until a teary return to the top step of the podium in Barcelona. The new...

Alex Albon makes F1 decision on Williams future

Alex Albon has agreed a deal to stay with Williams, keeping him with the team in 2027. Williams announced the news ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix and amid a difficult start to the season. In a statement, the Thai-British driver said: “Since joining Atlassian Williams F1 Team in 2022, the transformati...

Alex Albon makes F1 future decision with new Williams contract

Alex Albon has signed a new contract with Williams, keeping him with the team in 2027. Williams announced the news ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix and amid a difficult start to the season. In a statement, the Thai-British driver said: “Since joining Atlassian Williams F1 Team in 2022, the transformati...

Piastri told to 'sacrifice' races in McLaren battle experiment: 'Who cares?'

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has suggested that Oscar Piastri should "sacrifice" up to three race weekends in order to fully understand his deficit to teammate Lando Norris. The Aussie sits 36 points behind McLaren's reigning world champion, who delivered the papaya team's first win of the se...

'Red Bull table five-year contract offer to Max Verstappen'

Max Verstappen has reportedly been offered a revised five-year contract by Red Bull, with the Milton Keynes team desperate to keep hold of the four-time world champion as F1 returns to action at Verstappen's home race this weekend.  Coming out of the summer break, Verstappen's future still appears u...

Red Bull admit to having 'no confidence' in RB22: 'Different problem every time'

Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache has issued a worrying assessment of their RB22's performance so far in the 2026 campaign, saying the team have "no confidence" in the car and encounter a "different problem" every time they head out to the track.  Following McLaren and Red Bull's close three-...

Hamilton and Ferrari accused of 'letting themselves down' in 2026 title fight

Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has said Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari have "let themselves down" in their bid to catch Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 title race. Amid reliability woes for the Silver Arrows, Palmer believes Hamilton and his team have made too many "sloppy mista...