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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Red Bull hail "definitive step" after closing on Mercedes with F1 updates
Red Bull closed the gap to Formula 1 rivals Mercedes in Miami […]
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Behind the debate over F1's future engines is a battle for control
There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the landscape. F1 teams have become companies capable of closing their annual financial […]
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Martin Brundle hails Max Verstappen's "genius" Miami GP save after rare spin
Max Verstappen's spin at the start of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix has been applauded by former driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle, who claimed it showed off the four-time champion's "genius" as he recovered from the moment. The chaotic start of the race at the Hard Rock Stadium saw Verstappen, who started from P2 alongside polesitter Kimi Antonelli, run side-by-side with […]
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Indy 500: UK Schedule and how to watch on Sky Sports
Find out the schedule, weather and how to watch the Indy 500 from Indianapolis; watch the Indy 500 from 4.30pm on Sunday, May 24 live on Sky Sports ahead of Formula 1s Canadian Grand Prix on the same day […]
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Williams's race one upgrade was two months late
Williams has been left with a backlog of upgrades that mean its planned Australian GP package has only just made it onto its F1 car […]
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Toto Wolff names ‘bigger problem’ facing Kimi Antonelli’s rise in F1
Toto Wolff believes a "bigger problem" facing Kimi Antonelli is trying to keep himself distanced from the hype placed on him […]
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These F1 drivers preceded Max Verstappen in the Nurburgring 24 Hours
Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours on May 16. In doing so, he joins a long list of Formula 1 drivers who have taken part in the endurance classic.Verstappen’s entry is not only big news because of his status, but also because he becomes part of a select group. Since 1970 – the first year of the race – more than 30 Formula 1 drivers have competed in this […]
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McLaren “cost themselves” Miami GP win with "hesitant" strategy call, says Jolyon Palmer
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer has argued that Mercedes won the Miami Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli because they were proactive when McLaren hesitated.McLaren’s Lando Norris was leading the race at the Hard Rock Stadium with Antonelli in second, but he lost the lead when Mercedes successfully pulled off an undercut. The Brackley outfit initiated the strategy by pitting Antonelli for […]
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'Rewarded for going slowly': Fernando Alonso's grim assessment of F1 qualifying tweaks
Fernando Alonso is unsure that rule tweaks have improved Formula 1 qualifying as much as some have suggested […]
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Alex Albon makes Williams F1 warning after double Miami points
Alex Albon expects Williams to make improvements on Formula 1 race pace […]
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Max Verstappen effect hits Nurburgring in historic ticket announcement
Weekend passes for the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours are gone for the first time ever as Max Verstappen prepares to race […]
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Audi’s nightmare Miami F1 weekend: ‘Every single problem was different’
Audi suffered a third consecutive point-less Formula 1 round at the Miami Grand Prix, amid numerous technical problems on both cars.Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg qualified an encouraging 11th and 12th for the sprint, but the German failed to even start the race as his car caught fire due to a leak, while the Brazilian finished 11th but was disqualified over a spike in air pressure […]
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Ford and GM back V8 move
Both Ford and GM have given their support to Mohammed ben Sulayem's proposal to revert F1 to V8 engines […]
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The unseen Max Verstappen trick that has already stunned a Nurburgring legend
Markus Winkelhock has revealed the subtle Nurburgring technique that has already impressed him about Max Verstappen […]
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Vowles explains the mistakes behind Williams’ stumbling start to 2026
Throughout last year Williams consistently said they were prioritising their 2026 development. What went wrong? […]
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Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit at Austrian Grand Prix
After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami. Max Verstappen even described it as “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team led by Laurent Mekies.His fifth place in the Miami Grand Prix did not fully reflect that progress, but in terms of pure pace Red Bull looked considerably more competitive than during the first three […]
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Guenther Steiner predicts George Russell title blow if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool"
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has predicted that George Russell will end the 2026 season as runner-up if Kimi Antonelli can "keep his cool".While we are only four rounds into the season, Steiner has seen enough to boldly predict the final drivers' championship standings.During an appearance on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner discussed Antonelli's impressive start […]
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Lewis Hamilton issues ‘work with us’ plea to FIA over F1 changes
Lewis Hamilton believes that Formula 1 drivers should have a "seat at the table" when discussing tweaks to the rules […]
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Everything that's gone wrong for Audi in F1 so far
Though Audi's showing pace in its first F1 season, it's struggling not just to finish races but to even start them […]
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McLaren teases next big MCL40 upgrade after Red Bull joins latest trend
McLaren boss Zak Brown has teased the next upgrade to the MCL40 car for F1 2026 after analysing the Red Bull RB22 and Ferrari SF-26 […]
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'He never stops fighting!' - Wolff backs Russell to respond to Antonelli
George Russell has lost out to Kimi Antonelli in the last three F1 races and the 19-year-old Italian is now favourite for the championship by UK bookmakers; watch every session of the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend on May 22-24, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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