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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‘Off’ Max Verstappen footage sparks demand for more ‘respect’
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have found themselves at the centre of calls for more "respect" after "off" footage came under heavy scrutiny […]
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Ralf Schumacher tells Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso ‘it’s time’ to retire
Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso should step aside and make room for the next generation […]
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Round-up: F1 should prioritise South Korea and Africa over more US races says Brown, and more
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Angry Romain Grosjean as Lewis Hamilton secret to success discovered – roundup
Lewis Hamilton and Romain Grosjean feature prominently as we take a look back at the key headlines from Sunday […]
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Mark Webber explains why Formula 1 ‘needs’ Max Verstappen to stay
Former Red Bull driver Mark Webber believes Max Verstappen’s presence is vital for Formula 1 and its drivers alike […]
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Guenther Steiner explains why Ferrari has no easy fix after McLaren surge
Guenther Steiner believes there are multiple, smaller problems to be fixed at Ferrari rather than one big issue.While Ferrari has had a strong start to the 2026 season, with Lewis Hamilton celebrating his first grand prix podium finish with the Maranello outfit at the Chinese Grand Prix, the team arrived at the Miami Grand Prix under threat from McLaren. The unexpected five-week break in […]
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Ollie Bearman reveals biggest lesson from rookie F1 season
Ollie Bearman walked into the 2025 Formula 1 season with three standout appearances. By the end of his rookie season, he led his team-mate Esteban Ocon by three points and two places in the standings, finishing 13th. His 2026 season has been just as impressive so far.In a new video from the Haas F1 team, the Briton has reflected on his debut season with the American outfit.The move from […]
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Lando Norris says F1 2026 rules ‘not at Formula 1 level’ as clear request made
Lando Norris admitted Miami felt slightly better, but says the F1 2026 concept still cannot be properly pushed flat out […]
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Williams F1 confirms “sizeable” upgrade package planned for Canadian GP
Williams arrived in Miami carrying a substantial upgrade package developed over the five-week break, and left Florida with points on the board and a growing momentum. Now, before the cars land in Montreal, team principal James Vowles has confirmed the upgrade pipeline doesn't stop there.In a new Vowles Verdict from the Grove team, the former Mercedes strategy director reflected on the scale […]
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David Croft: Alarm bells will ring if Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell at Canadian GP
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes that alarm bells will be ringing if George Russell does not beat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian Grand Prix.While the Briton won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from pole position and the Chinese sprint race the week after, he has since been overtaken in the standings by his teenage team-mate. After […]
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Carlos Sainz isn’t “going to criticise it anymore” – but still says 2026 F1 rules are “not good enough"
Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been among the more vocal critics of the new Formula 1 regulations, but he now says he’s going to be less negative in public – while still having major reservations.Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix last weekend, the FIA introduced tweaks to the amount of energy which could be harvested and deployed in qualifying and race scenarios.Safety and the […]
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Has the 2025 George Russell ‘gone missing’ at Mercedes?
Damon Hill believes George Russell has lost the edge which made him an F1 title favourite as Kimi Antonelli surges ahead […]
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Cadillac wary of ‘being left behind’ in F1 development battle
Cadillac is taking motivation from its battles with Formula 1 backmarkers Aston Martin […]
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Why F1's Apple moves didn't stop new Sky 2034 mega-deal
Apple clearly has global broadcasting ambitions for F1 - but that didn't prevent major extensions with Sky Sports across multiple markets […]
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Toto Wolff response to Mercedes intra-team F1 battle predicted: 'Not someone you want to cross'
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff has argued that Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff is not someone who drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli would want to cross in team orders discussions. Russell was a clear favourite heading into the 2026 season. But after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, his 19-year-old team-mate […]
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Fred Vesti reveals huge Mercedes F1 simulator push before Miami GP
Mercedes Formula 1 third driver Fred Vesti has revealed that he completed approximately 1000 laps on the simulator in the impromptu April break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix offered teams an unexpected opportunity to get back to the factory and almost reset before the season resumed. "Honestly, I was amazed at how cool the […]
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Ferrari warned over ‘negative loop’ Miami setback after 11-upgrade gamble
Ferrari has been warned that it could fall into a "negative loop" after its latest SF-26 upgrades proved "slightly soul-destroying." […]
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"Never say never": Daniel Ricciardo teases racing return
Daniel Ricciardo has refused to rule out a return to racing […]
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Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto share “wholesome” moment after Miami GP contact: “Good sportsmanship”
A post-Miami Grand Prix moment between Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans for “good sportsmanship”.During the opening lap of the race at the Miami International Autodrome, the two drivers collided, resulting in aerodynamic damage to Hamilton’s Ferrari that compromised his race pace.Frustrated by the contact, the seven-time champion […]
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Why Cadillac is "in a massive hurry to find performance" in F1 2026
Cadillac’s Formula 1 debut has been encouraging, but the team is now “in a massive hurry to find performance”, according to Sergio Perez.Having joined the world championship this year with customer Ferrari power units, Cadillac has been challenging the troubled Aston Martin-Honda squad, which Perez has described as “great motivation” for the team.At the Miami Grand Prix, the […]
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Red Bull reveals how Miami breakthrough came from more than RB22 upgrades
Red Bull has estimated that its RB22 upgrades at the Miami Grand Prix gained the team 0.6s in its battle with Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren […]
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Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Miami victory a flashback for Toto Wolff
Kimi Antonelli has won three grands prix from four in the 2026 season so far […]
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The real story behind Red Bull wing that eclipsed Ferrari's
When Red Bull debuted its rotating rear wing at the Miami GP it immediately eclipsed the F1 team that had initially earned fanfare for the same thing […]
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Should Formula 1 drivers be penalised for failing to “respect the sport”?
The FIA should come down hard on Formula 1 drivers who criticise its "Mario Kart" rules, says Juan Pablo Montoya. Is he right? […]
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Charles Leclerc discovers Lewis Hamilton secret behind historic F1 success
Charles Leclerc says studying Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton revealed the mindset powering his record-breaking F1 career […]
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Why F1’s agreed 60/40 engine split could still unravel
A change to F1's power units in 2027 has been agreed, but there are considerable hurdles to clear before this agreement becomes a reality […]
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Round-up: F1 aiming to move one cancelled race to end of season, and more
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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David Coulthard impressed by Colin Farrell’s “truly enthusiastic” F1 knowledge at Miami GP
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Colin Farrell’s genuine knowledge of the championship after his enthusiastic appearance at the Miami Grand Prix. Farrell caught the attention of fans after his interaction with Martin Brundle during the Sky Sports F1 grid walk. "It's lovely to meet you. After all of these years, you don't write, you don't call. Look at this shirt. Old […]
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Montoya slams ‘so boring’ F1 V8 era as Leclerc makes €11million purchase – roundup
Juan Pablo Montoya has offered a controversial verdict on the F1 V8 era, while Charles Leclerc has been splashing the cash […]
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Guenther Steiner hits out at Miami GP stewards as he calls for time limit on post-race penalties
Guenther Steiner has criticised the Miami Grand Prix stewards, claiming that a time limit should be introduced for post-race penalties.Several incidents were under investigation by the stewards following the race at the Hard Rock Stadium. These included Max Verstappen for allegedly crossing the white line at the pit exit, Max Verstappen and George Russell for causing a collision, Charles […]
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Daniel Ricciardo braced for imminent motorsport paddock return: ‘It’s going to hit me hard’
Former Red Bull and McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo has admitted his imminent return to a motorsport paddock is "going to hit me hard." […]
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Doriane Pin says F1 dream is now a goal after Mercedes test
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin hopes that her Formula 1 test with Mercedes will open the door to more opportunities in the championship, as she explained that securing a seat in F1 has now become a goal rather than a dream.The French driver joined the Mercedes Junior Team in 2024 when she entered the all-female racing series. After winning the championship in 2025 , she was promoted to […]
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Colton Herta reveals ‘weird’ pedal habit ahead of Cadillac F1 debut
Colton Herta opened up on the unusual driving habit which he believes can be traced back to his karting days […]
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Kimi Antonelli sent George Russell warning ahead of Canadian GP by F1 presenter
F1 TV presenter and former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has warned Kimi Antonelli that his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell could end his winning streak at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month. Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to 2026 in only his second season in the championship. Heading into the season, his team-mate was an easy […]
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Lando Norris on fixing F1: "Get rid of the battery"
McLaren's Lando Norris thinks Formula 1's Miami energy management tweaks were a "small step in the right direction" but doesn't believe the new regulations can end up in a place where the drivers fully enjoy them.With input from the drivers, F1 agreed to a number of energy deployment tweaks to allow drivers to push harder in qualifying, reducing the need to lift and coast on a qualifying lap […]
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Charles Leclerc spends €11million in eye-watering new purchase
Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc, along with his wife Alexandra, has spent an eye-watering €11million on a new purchase […]
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McLaren hidden gem driver tipped for long-awaited F1 chance
Leonardo Fornaroli has been compared to Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri — so why is he still waiting for Formula 1? […]
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