No Aston Martin timeframe as Alonso reveals AMR26 upgrade reality
Mike Krack has refused to commit to an AMR26 upgrade timeline after Fernando Alonso admitted the team is prepared to wait for a major breakthrough […]
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F1's scheme to help struggling engine manufacturers catch the leaders could be more powerful than first thought, writes Mark Hughes. Are Mercedes and Ferrari masking their true performance for long-term advantage? […]
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Ferrari F1 Miami Grand Prix upgrades branded as ‘soul-destroying’ by former engineer Rob Smedley
A disappointing display from Ferrari raises concerns about its hopes of fighting for F1 titles in 2026 […]
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Kimi Antonelli faces Monaco GP concern despite extending F1 championship lead, says Jolyon Palmer
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has warned Kimi Antonelli that his poor race starts could become a major weakness at the Monaco Grand Prix.While Antonelli extended his lead in the drivers’ standings to 20 points after winning the Miami Grand Prix, the Italian driver is still struggling with race starts. After starting from pole position at the Hard Rock Stadium, Antonelli lost the lead […]
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Analysis: Which F1 drivers have made the strongest start to 2026 against their team mates?
Max Verstappen is dominating his team mate as usual in the points standings - but two other drivers have even larger shares of their teams' scores […]
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‘If you don’t like it, don’t watch’ - F1 veteran Nico Hulkenberg claps back at 2026 rules critics
Nico Hulkenberg defends F1's controversial 2026 regulations […]
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The shocking trait that Vasseur has driven out of Ferrari
Innovation is no longer stifled at Ferrari, which 'didn't want to be exposed' before Fred Vasseur took over […]
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"The most fun I've had all year" - Max Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid
When Max Verstappen hustles his Winward team's Mercedes GT3 car around the Nordschleife this weekend in his quest to win the Nurburgring 24 Hours, record numbers of fans are expected to watch on, either at the sold-out event or via the broadcast. Among them will likely be a number of his F1 colleagues, and some of them might even be tinged with envy.McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri […]
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Why Toto Wolff wants Mercedes to put the 'handbrake’ on Kimi Antonelli F1 hype
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff wants early F1 title leader Kimi Antonelli to stay grounded […]
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Carlos Sainz sets sights on Alpine after ‘delayed’ Williams upgrade arrives
Williams driver Carlos Sainz has set his sights on Williams after a planned Williams upgrade arrived two months behind schedule […]
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BWT out? Alpine issues statement amid new title sponsor rumours
Alpine has issued a statement amid rumours that BWT could be replaced as the team's title sponsor for the F1 2027 season […]
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'It does change your thinking' - Alonso sets timeline for F1 future decision
The two-time world champion also opens up on the early impact being a father is having on thoughts about his F1 future; watch every session of the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend on May 22-24, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Ford ‘would love’ Max Verstappen switch after surprise Mercedes GT deal
Red Bull's F1 engine partner Ford has made its feelings clear on Max Verstappen's decision to drive a Mercedes at the Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Round-up: Fans who dislike new F1 rules “don’t have to watch” says Hulkenberg, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Fernando Alonso spends $11.7million as Ferrari upgrades come under scrutiny – roundup
Tuesday's F1 news includes Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso spending $11.7million as Ferrari's latest upgrades come under scrutiny […]
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Daniel Ricciardo reveals stance on potential motorsport return after F1 exit
Although Daniel Ricciardo has declared "never say never" to a return to racing, today, he's really enjoying not competing […]
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Ecclestone names two title candidates, but only one Mercedes driver is on the list
Bernie Ecclestone has whittled down this year's title contenders to a battle of two, and no, they are not both Mercedes drivers […]
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Andrea Stella impressed by Kimi Antonelli amid McLaren F1 driver pairing claim
McLaren team boss maintains driver line-up claim while praising Kimi Antonelli […]
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George Russell reveals blocked Nurburgring record attempt
George Russell has revealed he once floated the idea to Toto Wolff about taking on the Nordschleife in an F1 car to go for the all-time record […]
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Can F1 save its races in Bahrain and Jeddah? Here’s how every option could play out
The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship.Formally, the two events have never been officially cancelled by Formula 1, which merely […]
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Lewis Hamilton suspects F1 rivals are gaining from a trick Ferrari has missed
Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari's design choice in a key aerodynamic area […]
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Wolff fears for Antonelli following "exceptional" start to season
Aware that Kimi Antonelli's winning streak cannot continue, Toto Wolff fears for how the Italian teenager will deal with the reaction when it ends […]
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Max Verstappen’s savage Jimmy Fallon comeback
Max Verstappen hit back at Jimmy Fallon comedian in an awkward interview for the Tonight Show filmed at the Miami GP […]
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F1 flashback: Elio de Angelis Forty years after Elio de Angelis' needless death, Matt Bishop asks whether Formula 1 has ever lost a more complete, or more elegant, man […]
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Bernie tips Kimi or Max for title
Bernie Ecclestone believes that the 2026 title will go to either Max Verstappen or Kimi Antonelli […]
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"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules
Although many of the stakeholders remain publicly in denial, it's clear Formula 1's latest technical regulations have displeased a broad section of the fanbase as well as attracting loud criticism from the drivers themselves.The recent implementation of tweaks to the electrical deployment and harvesting regime, followed by confirmation of more extensive changes to come next season, represent a […]
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Max Verstappen sets clear target for highly anticipated Nurburgring 24 Hours debut
Max Verstappen outlines his targets and expectations ahead of his first time at the Nurburgring 24 Hours […]
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Ferrari Miami upgrade ‘disaster’ leaves team facing ‘soul-destroying’ setback
Rob Smedley says Ferrari’s failed Miami upgrade blitz will be ‘soul-destroying’ after 11 new parts failed to close the gap to Mercedes […]
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Carlos Sainz makes confession about Williams F1 recovery timeline
Carlos Sainz urges the need for patience as Williams looks to complete an F1 recovery […]
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Weight watchers Red Bull feeling confident
Having shed 6kgs, an improving Red Bull remains confident of achieving the minimum weight limit within the next couple of months […]
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Fernando Alonso jokingly sets F1 2026 retirement condition
Fernando Alonso jokes about what would make him retire from F1 this year […]
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Fernando Alonso splashes out $11.7m in eye-watering new purchase
Fernando Alonso has added a one-of-one Pagani Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde to his growing luxury car collection […]
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The Michael Schumacher Ferrari F1 record Charles Leclerc can beat
Charles Leclerc could surpass a Ferrari record held by F1 legend Michael Schumacher […]
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Should drivers have a greater say in future F1 rule changes?
Should drivers be more involved when it comes to future F1 rule changes? […]
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“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet” – Red Bull still playing catch-up with F1 rivals
“We're getting there, we're not the same yet.”This was Max Verstappen’s reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella’s comment that there are “four teams in such a tight competition”, following an encouraging Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Mercedes prevailing and Ferrari also in the mix.Isack Hadjar had a nightmare weekend, well off Verstappen’s pace before being excluded […]
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Gary Anderson on Hamilton's claim Ferrari is missing a trick
Lewis Hamilton recently referenced one area where Ferrari's 2026 F1 car is drastically different to its rivals'. Gary Anderson takes a closer look […]
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Verstappen drops biggest hint yet over F1 exit amid Nürburgring debut
Max Verstappen said he was "taking my time" on making a decision on his long-term Formula 1 future as he prepares for Nurburgring […]
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Lando Norris drops Nürburgring hint after ‘most fun all year’ admission
F1 World Champion Lando Norris said driving his McLaren 750S round the Nordschleife was "the most fun I've had all year" […]
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Kimi Antonelli's support system crucial to F1 title fight, says David Coulthard
As Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 drivers' championship, David Coulthard has spoken about the importance of the Italian driver's support system. The former driver believes that those closest to Antonelli will be crucial in keeping him "undistracted" as he fights for his first championship title.Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to the season. While it was […]
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“Not correct” to say Ferrari should have discovered Antonelli instead of Mercedes – Wolff
Ferrari reportedly passed up the opportunity to sign Andrea Kimi Antonelli before Mercedes. Toto Wolff says the Scuderia shouldn't be criticised for the decision […]
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George Russell names wish list for next F1 regulations including V8 engine
George Russell has said what would be on his wishlist for the next regulation change in F1 including V8 engines and a lighter car […]
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What's going on with Lambiase after McLaren-Red Bull disagreement?
McLaren announced Gianpiero Lambiase as their future chief racing officer once he leaves Red Bull but Laurent Mekies said he was going to become team principal; 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 Miami spin: Martin Brundle and Juan Pablo Montoya split
Was Max Verstappen’s Miami spin genius control or pure luck? Two former F1 drivers strongly disagree on the matter […]
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Max Verstappen’s ‘sarcastic’ Jimmy Fallon comeback leaves F1 fans in stitches
Formula 1 fans have flocked to social media after an interview with American Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon and Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar has gone viral.After Fallon kicked off the interaction, Verstappen said, “I love being here,” before the TV host continued: “Max Verstappen, like Ver-stopping at the store, Ver-stopping to get coffee, you know?” But it was the […]
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F1 V8 engine return backed as David Coulthard says series can go "zero emissions"
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton have shared their verdict on the return of V8s to the championship by 2031.FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has promised the return of V8 engines to F1 by 2031, with the possibility of introducing them a year earlier. "It’s coming," Sulayem told the media. "In 2031, the FIA will have the power to do it, without […]
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Rob Smedley sounds alarm on "slightly soul-destroying" Ferrari F1 upgrades
Former Formula 1 engineer Rob Smedley has branded Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades as "slightly soul-destroying" after McLaren saw a larger boost in performance than the Maranello outfit. After a strong start to 2026, including Lewis Hamilton's first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, McLaren closed the gap to the Fred Vasseur-led team with second and third-place […]
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Round-up: £439m plan to build Denmark’s first F1-grade circuit, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Why Jolyon Palmer believes Audi F1 is “behind on the curve” after Miami GP
F1 TV presenters Jolyon Palmer and James Hinchcliffe have shared their verdict on the Audi Formula 1 team’s disastrous Miami Grand Prix. Audi endured a difficult Miami Grand Prix weekend plagued by reliability issues. Nico Hulkenberg missed the sprint race due to a power unit failure before retiring early from the grand prix, and his team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was disqualified from the […]
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Max Verstappen hidden technique as ‘off’ footage triggers complaint – roundup
Max Verstappen features prominently in the headlines, as he moves closer to his big Nurburgring 24 Hours debut […]
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GM issues clear response to FIA V8 plan amid Cadillac F1 engine push
General Motors has broken its silence on Formula 1’s possible V8 comeback as Cadillac prepares its own works engine […]
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Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress
Just two months ago, it was nearly unthinkable for an Aston Martin car to complete a Formula 1 grand prix.The team’s switch to a works Honda power unit deal from customer Mercedes powertrains backfired, with the Japanese engine generating vibrations that repeatedly damaged batteries and tended to numb drivers’ bodies.As a consequence, Aston Martin recorded just one official finish over […]
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Audi F1 promotion a “no brainer” for Allan McNish
Allan McNish had no doubts when accepting his new role of Audi Formula 1 racing director […]
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Daniel Ricciardo refuses to rule out racing return after abrupt F1 exit: "Never say never"
Daniel Ricciardo has failed to rule out a return to racing in the future, but insists that if he does return to the cockpit, it would not be to chase a championship victory.The Australian driver left the world of Formula 1 behind him after his abrupt exit from the championship at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix, when he was replaced at Racing Bulls by Liam Lawson.Ricciardo has opened up […]
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Fernando Alonso takes delivery of $12million hypercar with matching baby seat
Most car deliveries don't come with a matching child seat. Then again, most car deliveries don't involve a one-of-one hypercar valued at an eight-figure sum. Fernando Alonso isn't like most people, however, with the Aston Martin driver recently taking delivery of a rare and very expensive Pagani Zonda in Monaco.He took the keys to a bespoke Pagani Zonda 760 Roadster Diamante Verde, a […]
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Rob Smedley issues warning over potential Oscar Piastri Red Bull move
Rob Smedley, speaking on the High Performance Racing podcast, has pushed back against the idea that a secondary driver can leave a top Formula 1 team and successfully launch a championship challenge from another.The former Ferrari and Williams race engineer drew from his experience in top teams:"If you're a driver in that team and you're struggling against your team-mate - I'm going back […]
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Audi F1 reliability problems branded “embarrassing” by David Croft after Miami GP disappointment
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has argued that Audi’s reliability issues are becoming “a little bit embarrassing” after a troublesome Miami Grand Prix weekend. The German marque’s start to 2026 has included multiple reliability issues. While Gabriel Bortoleto secured two points with a ninth-place finish at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his team-mate Nico […]
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