Toto Wolff keeps Mercedes grounded ahead of crucial Canadian GP upgrades
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged the Brackley outfit to maintain a balanced perspective as it prepares to bring its first major upgrade package of the Formula 1 season at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.After rival teams such as McLaren showed impressive gains at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes will be hoping its upgrade package will help it return to the dominant form seen at […]
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What F1 must learn from Verstappen's Nurburgring showcase
Max Verstappen's Nurburgring 24 Hours weekend provided lessons F1 ought to heed […]
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Former F1 driver in hospital as Max Verstappen reveals 2027 plan – roundup
Monday's F1 news includes a former F1 driver in hospital as Red Bull driver Max Verstappen reveals his plan for 2027 […]
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Oscar Piastri back on track ahead of Canadian GP as F1 trio go karting
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has got back on track ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix with a karting trip with two F1 rivals […]
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Lando Norris opens up on McLaren award that transformed his racing career
World champions don't usually point back to a single afternoon in a simulator as the moment everything changed. Lando Norris does. And in a new video on McLaren's YouTube channel, he's explained exactly how that happened.It started with the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award - a prize set up in 1989 to reward and recognise promising young racing drivers from the United Kingdom. Here, he followed in […]
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Explained: How does the F1 sprint race format work in 2026?
Everything you need to know about the F1 sprint race format in 2026 […]
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‘Max Verstappen has reinvented the GT game’
A rival driver has claimed that Max Verstappen has "reinvented the game" by bringing "fresh ideas" to the Nürburgring 24 Hours […]
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Rob Smedley slams slow F1 pitwall responses as "unacceptable"
Former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley has criticised some modern race engineers for the time taken to relay vital information back to drivers.Speaking alongside former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer and broadcaster Jake Humphrey on the High Performance Racing podcast, the veteran engineer offered a glimpse into the intense dynamic between the pitwall and the cockpit."What […]
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Oscar Piastri joins Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto in viral karting session
Oscar Piastri posted a glimpse of what he's got up to in the three-week break coming off the Miami Grand Prix. He posted photos to Instagram of a karting session attended by him and fellow Formula 1 drivers Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto, with the caption, "Natural habitat". This two-word summary prompted over 350,000 likes, 560 comments, and 5700 shares at the time of writing.Albon […]
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What is Horner's most likely route back into F1?
Christian Horner is free to work in Formula 1 again following his departure from Red Bull in July 2025; the Brit appears to be exploring multiple paths to returning to the paddock; Horner is part of a group interested in acquiring a stake in Alpine […]
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Former F1 driver issues update from hospital bed after surgery
A former F1 driver has issued an update from his hospital bed after undergoing surgery on his back on his birthday […]
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How Canadian Grand Prix prepared for early F1 return through "rough" winter
The promoters of the Canadian Grand Prix had to ready the race for an earlier slot in F1 2026 […]
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FIA chief warns ADUO ‘not a magic bullet’ for underperforming F1 power unit suppliers
FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis has said ADUO is not a "magic bullet" ahead of the first checkpoint […]
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Christian Horner’s latest surprise paddock appearance explained as key F1 clause expires
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner was spotted in the Formula E paddock in Monaco […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: Preview - Pirelli
This weekend Pirelli will supply the three softest compounds in its range, the C3, C4 and C5 […]
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Mercedes bring first major upgrade of F1 2026 to Canadian Grand Prix in bid to fend off rivals
Mercedes confirms it is bringing an anticipated upgrade to the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Will Mercedes or McLaren land the next blow at F1's Canadian GP?
Three weeks on from Miami's upgrade bonanza, the 2026 Formula 1 season is set for another twist as Mercedes and McLaren both bring a big package to the Canadian Grand Prix.There has been little doubt over who the dominant force is at the dawn of the 2026 rules era, with Mercedes sweeping the first four races from pole. Sophomore driver Kimi Antonelli heads to Canada as the championship […]
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McLaren encouraged as Canada update sparks fresh threat to F1 rivals
Andrea Stella said McLaren was "encouraged" by the performance of upgrades in Miami ahead of a new round of improvements […]
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F1 Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal: Start times and how to watch
All the information on how to watch the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal, including timings and schedule […]
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Disaster narrowly avoided after safety car enters track in Russian F4 race
A safety car caused chaos during an F4 race in Russia over the weekend […]
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Max Verstappen rival sets record straight after latest Nürburgring clash
A Max Verstappen controversy has resurfaced after a feisty clash with rival Maro Engel at the Nürburgring 24 Hours […]
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Canadian Grand Prix targeted by strike action by local strippers
The F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix has been targeted by a strike by local strippers in Montreal ahead of the "busiest" period of the year […]
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Why Ford 'loves the V8 idea' in F1 amid changing road car strategy
Although 2026 is only the first year of the current cycle, discussions about Formula 1’s future engine regulations are already taking place behind the scenes. Several tweaks have been agreed for the current ruleset, next year the balance will shift to 60-40 in favour of the combustion engine, and in the longer term the paddock increasingly appears open to more significant changes.That […]
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Toto Wolff stunned in Kimi Antonelli ‘wild’ versus ‘donkey’ verdict
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff expected brilliance from Kimi Antonelli — just not three wins and a place in the F1 record books after four races […]
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The overlooked but critical part of F1's 2026 power battle
There's a major element of F1's 2026 rules changes that's barely been talked about. And that's because it just seems to be working […]
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Only F1’s struggling teams are complaining about 2026 rules – Ben Sulayem
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed criticism of Formula 1's new power units but confirmed he is pushing to bring forward their replacement […]
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Montreal strippers target Canadian Grand Prix F1 weekend with strike
Strippers in Montreal will strike over the F1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend […]
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Heartbreak at the 'Ring for Verstappen
Driveshaft failure robs Max Verstappen of almost certain win at the Nurburgring […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: Preview - Haas
We're looking forward to the weekend as we have an upgrade package coming […]
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Safety Car disaster narrowly avoids catastrophe in terrifying race chaos
A dangerous scenario unfolded in the Russian SMP F4 series, as the Safety Car drove onto the track and stopped as the field approached […]
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Ex-F1 driver Timo Glock reacts to Nurburgring 24 disqualification, licence suspension
Timo Glock has accepted his disqualification from the Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Rafael Câmara completes first Ferrari F1 test as title fight intensifies
Ferrari junior Rafael Câmara took his first steps into Formula 1 machinery during a private Hungaroring test […]
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Max Verstappen “a shoe-in” for Ferrari F1 switch over Mercedes move
Max Verstappen has been tipped for a surprise Formula 1 move […]
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Red Bull launches $95 Crocs clog with F1 car-inspired design
Red Bull has launched a footwear collection with Crocs, with the headline Crocband Clog carrying a retail price of $95. The full range will go to market on 21 May, a day before the Canadian Grand Prix weekend begins at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.The Crocband Clog and the Classic Runner models will kick off this partnership, with both being available through the official Crocs […]
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Carlos Sainz shares first impressions of new Madrid Grand Prix circuit
Williams Carlos Sainz has given his reaction after driving the new Madring circuit, home of the new Spanish Grand Prix, for the first time […]
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Can 'wild' Antonelli popularity save Italy's summer amid World Cup absence?
Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 Drivers Championship by 20 points from his Mercedes team-mate George Russell; the Italian teenager has won the last three races; watch every session of the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend on May 22-24, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Max Verstappen teases next step after Nürburgring 24 Hours heartbreak
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen has confirmed that he plans to return to the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2027 after missing out on victory […]
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Exotic dancers target Canadian Grand Prix weekend with Montreal strike
A group of exotic dancers has announced a strike coinciding with the Canadian Grand Prix at the end of this month. This is being done with the aim of putting pressure on club owners for improved labour rights as millions of eyes fall on Montreal for the Formula 1 race weekend.The Sex Work Autonomous Committee has called for the strike on 23 May, the eve of the grand prix and the day of the […]
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F1 fans split over Carlos Sainz's first laps at Madrid's new circuit
Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict after Carlos Sainz completed his first laps of the Madring circuit ahead of its maiden grand prix in September.The Williams driver has given fans their first real glimpse of the all-new circuit, driving a 450bhp Ford Mustang GT. While the Spaniard claimed that the 5.4km, 22-turn circuit is faster than it looks, the reaction from fans has been […]
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Naomi Schiff reveals how GT drivers felt about Max Verstappen's Nurburgring debut
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff has claimed that the GT racing community was overwhelmingly positive about Max Verstappen's participation in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring, despite logistical concerns.The fan-favourite endurance race was sold out for the first time in its history. The surge in ticket sales was widely attributed to the four-time Formula 1 champion's […]
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Max Verstappen revisits "super chaotic" 2024 Brazil GP win: "One of my best races"
As Max Verstappen recounted his sensational victory at the 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix, he branded the wet-weather performance as one of the best drives of his Formula 1 career so far.The Dutchman put on a wet-weather masterclass after a frustrating qualifying session left him lining up on the grid in P17. "A bit of bad luck in qualifying, which meant that I had to start quite far back," he said […]
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Former F1 driver loses licence after ‘immediate’ DSQ; Verstappen sends message – roundup
Max Verstappen has sent a defiant message after being denied Nürburgring 24 Hours victory as a Sky F1 Germany pundit loses his licence […]
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Kimi Antonelli’s rivals issued warning as Otmar Szafnauer predicts further growth
Former Alpine Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer believes Kimi Antonelli will become even stronger in his mid-20s.While the 19-year-old became the youngest driver in the history of F1 to lead the championship at the Japanese Grand Prix, Szafnauer argued that the best is yet to come from Antonelli. The Italian driver has drawn the attention of the paddock with an incredible start to […]
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F1 2027 engine shift could hurt Mercedes and disrupt team development, says Naomi Schiff
Formula 1's planned shift to a 60:40 internal combustion to electrical power distribution in 2027 could 'punish' Mercedes, according to Sky Sports F1 analyst and former W Series driver Naomi Schiff.The FIA has confirmed that changes to the engine hardware will be introduced in 2027. The goal is to make driving "more intuitive" via a 50kW decrease in electric power and an increase of 50kW from […]
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Max Verstappen consoles ‘heartbroken’ teammate with defiant message
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen has sent a defiant message after a Mercedes teammate was left "heartbroken" at the Nürburgring 24 Hours […]
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Max Verstappen's race wrecking Nurburgring 24 Hours problem explained
Max Verstappen's hopes of victory at the Nurburgring 24 Hours shattered with little over three hours remaining […]
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Verstappen plans Nurburgring return after reliability costs him chance at win
Max Verstappen was on course for a remarkable win on debut at the Nurburgring 24 Hours but his car suffered a problem when in contention for victory in the closing hours of the race; watch the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Max Verstappen teammates respond to Nürburgring 24 Hours heartbreak
Max Verstappen's teammates Daniel Juncadella and Lucas Auer after the #3 Mercedes suffered Nürburgring 24 Hours heartbreak […]
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“Quite a way to go”: Carlos Sainz reflects on F1 qualifying tweaks
Carlos Sainz issues his verdict on the recent Formula 1 qualifying tweaks […]
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Nürburgring 24 Hours results: Final race classification
Nürburgring 24 Hours results with the final classification for the famed endurance racing classic from the Nordschleife […]
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Nurburgring 24 Hours: Mercedes wins dramatic race, Max Verstappen finishes after technical issue
The sister car to Max Verstappen's won the 2026 Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Nürburgring 24 Hours: Max Verstappen heartbreak as Mercedes problem loses win
Mercedes salvaged victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours, but it was not the Max Verstappen and Co. win that looked set to arrived […]
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Max Verstappen opens up on pressure of sensational maiden F1 victory
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has reflected on his extraordinary maiden victory at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. Speaking during a video with F1, Verstappen recently opened up about the whirlwind of emotions and the immense pressure that accompanied his sensational debut for Red Bull.Promoted to the Milton Keynes outfit mid-season, the Dutchman was thrust into the spotlight […]
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Arvid Lindblad laments lost mileage hampering F1 progress
Arvid Lindblad has lost significant Formula 1 track time in China, Japan and Miami […]
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Kimi Antonelli continues prank war with his Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington in viral video
Mercedes has shared a glimpse into Kimi Antonelli's playful relationship with his race engineer Peter 'Bono' Bonnington, as the 19-year-old driver played yet another prank on the Briton. After stepping up to a full-time Formula 1 seat with Mercedes in 2025, taking the seat left behind by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, a prank war between Antonelli and Bonnington began. It started with […]
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Juan Pablo Montoya pinpoints major factor in Kimi Antonelli's F1 success
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that Peter 'Bono' Bonnington is a "big part" of Kimi Antonelli's impressive form at Mercedes. After a heavily scrutinised start to his F1 career, which included a high-profile crash during his FP1 debut at Monza, Antonelli has firmly found his feet at Mercedes.The 19-year-old became the youngest driver to lead the standings in the […]
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