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Vasseur reveals what really cost Ferrari at the Austrian Grand Prix

Ferrari were "overheating and destroying everything" at the Austrian Grand Prix according to team principal Frederic Vasseur, who explained why his team could not keep up with the pace set by Mercedes and Max Verstappen's Red Bull. Despite starting in P2 and P3, Ferrari slipped down the pecking orde...

Russell gives surprising view on ideal F1 title fight scenario

George Russell has revealed that he doesn't want Mercedes to simply dominate the 2026 Formula One championship and would love a "big fight" that involves their rival teams.  Mercedes have dominated the 2026 championship so far winning all but one race so far this season. Russell closed the gap at th...

"Aston Martin makes another attempt to sign Christian Horner"

Christian Horner has once again been approached by Aston Martin to reinvigorate the Formula 1 team. That rumour is reported by The Daily Mail. The former Red Bull Racing team principal is still be considering various options for a return to the pinnacle of motorsport. According to the British outle...

Aston Martin makes another attempt to sign Christian Horner

Christian Horner has once again been approached by Aston Martin to reinvigorate the Formula 1 team. That rumour is reported by The Daily Mail. The former Red Bull Racing team principal is still be considering various options for a return to the pinnacle of motorsport. According to the British outle...

McLaren ditches papaya with striking livery for the British Grand Prix

McLaren has revealed a one-off livery for the 2026 British Grand Prix, dropping its traditional papaya orange with a surprising historically inspired colour theme.  While 'Papaya Rules' was a big talking point of the 2025 season, McLaren have gone for a white design at Silverstone this week, paying...

Every Lewis Hamilton British Grand Prix win ranked: Which was his greatest?

Lewis Hamilton will be looking to become the first driver to win 10 Formula One races at their home circuit, or at any track, at this weekend's British Grand Prix.  The seven-time world champion is the most successful driver in the history of the British GP, with his nine wins four ahead of Jim Clar...

KTM set out Pedro Acosta return after shock surgery

Pedro Acosta has undergone successful surgery on a persistent problem with carpal tunnel syndrome, KTM has announced. The Spaniard retired from Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix with the issue in dramatic scenes as he sat up and slowed down while battling Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia for fourth place. Tea...

Red Bull took a radical decision for Verstappen — and now the bill is coming due

Max Verstappen has a moral obligation to Red Bull Racing to honour his contract until the end of 2028. If the four-time world champion leaves anyway, Red Bull GmbH's decision to sack team principal Christian Horner will, in hindsight, have been the wrong choice.  Almost exactly a year ago, Horner r...

Bernie Ecclestone explains why one F1 driver is worth signing at "whatever cost"

Max Verstappen has been picked as the one driver that former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone would sign at "whatever cost". It comes at a time of high speculation surrounding the future of the four-time world champion. Verstappen is contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season but...

Silverstone forecast points to Austrian GP-style scorching temperatures

After the scorching Red Bull Ring weekend, high temperatures could once again play a decisive role in car performance at Silverstone. Here's the latest weather forecast for the British Grand Prix. Rain, often a defining factor at Silverstone and a major talking point during last year's race, is not...

Monaghan's departure from Red Bull isn't a done deal: here's why

Paul Monaghan is keen to join Cadillac, but Red Bull Racing is doing everything it can to keep its long-serving Chief Engineer. Here's the latest ahead of the British Grand Prix. Monaghan has spent 21 years at Red Bull Racing and has played a key role in the team's success, helping it win 15 Formula...

Newey reveals when Aston Martin's 'big aerodynamic package' will arrive

Adrian Newey has confirmed that updates for the AMR26 will begin arriving from the Hungarian Grand Prix onwards, while also outlining the areas of the car set to undergo changes and explaining the work being carried out on the package. Aston Martin has endured a hugely disappointing season so far, w...

Williams forced to sideline unlucky Albon once again

Alexander Albon will be forced to miss two more free practice sessions over the course of the current season, GPblog has learned. The Thai driver recently sat out a session in Barcelona but technical problems mean that the stipulated young driver test was not met. Rules state that every Formula 1 dr...

Tsunoda eyes potential US switch as F1 career options look limited

Yuki Tsunoda does not appear set to return as a full-time Formula 1 driver in 2027, GPblog understands. There are increasing signs that the Japanese driver could move to the United States, where the Japanese driver—backed by Honda—could potentially relaunch his career in IndyCar. After a difficult y...

Norris wins at Silverstone as Hulkenberg seals sensational maiden F1 podium

With the cars set to return to the track at Silverstone this weekend, let's look back at the standout moments from the 2025 British Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his maiden home victory and, above all, Nico Hulkenberg finally celebrated the first podium finish of his Formula 1 career. Quali...

Hamilton unveils 'special' yellow-inspired outfit for Silverstone home race

Lewis Hamilton will add an extra touch of yellow for his home weekend at Silverstone, with the Ferrari driver set to wear yellow gloves, shoes and a matching cap alongside his iconic yellow helmet design. The seven-time world champion will contest his second home weekend in Ferrari colours wearing y...

Verstappen can keep Red Bull in a stranglehold longer thanks to this agreement

Max Verstappen can keep Red Bull Racing in suspense for months about whether he will stay with the team. It is understood that he doesn’t have to give a definitive answer until mid-October. On paper, it’s still possible that after the Hungarian Grand Prix (the last race before the summer break), Max...

Fabio Quartararo confirms shock Yamaha exit as Honda switch looms for 2027

2021 MotoGP World Champion Fabio Quartararo has officially confirmed that he will leave Yamaha at the end of 2026. The 27-year-old Frenchman burst onto the scene in 2019 and immediately began challenging for race wins and titles, bringing one home to Yamaha in just his third season. Over the course...