Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean rules are fine, F1 drivers say
Formula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the series is in a better place with its complex power unit rules, Sunday's leading drivers say.Sunday's race on Montreal's stop-start Circuit Gilles Villeneuve appeared to bring out the best in the 2026 cars as they are currently being run. The race featured plenty of overtakes, and […]
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Mercedes uncovers details of George Russell’s “catastrophic failure” at F1 Canadian GP
Mercedes has shared more details about George Russell's race-ending failure in Canada […]
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Ford break 22-year F1 drought as Mark Rushbrook hints at Red Bull strength
The Ford boss addressed growing paddock talk around Red Bull’s surprisingly strong F1 2026 power unit […]
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Power deficit is keeping Ferrari out of the fight with Mercedes – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's power shortfall is preventing them from being able to rival Mercedes, whose domination of the season continued in Canada […]
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Piastri 'flattered' by possible Red Bull interest amid Verstappen uncertainty
Reports ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix claimed that McLarens Oscar Piastri would be Red Bulls first choice should they need to find a replacement for Max Verstappen; watch every session of the Monaco Grand Prix from June 5-7, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Mohammed Ben Sulayem moves to scrap FIA president term limits – report
A reported proposal could completely reshape the FIA presidency rules under Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s leadership […]
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Oliver Bearman addresses Ferrari future after Lewis Hamilton retirement claim
Lewis Hamilton may have strengthened his Ferrari future in Canada, but Bearman insists he is ready whenever opportunity arrives […]
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What we've learned about Alpine's $150million Gucci deal
Alpine's $150million deal with Gucci is a big statement of intent from both team and sponsor - here's what it really means […]
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Was Mercedes’ Canada ‘flashpoint’ the moment that sets the tone for the F1 2026 title fight?
Mercedes may yet look back at Canada as the "flashpoint" in the title race, as Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's amicable relationship ignited […]
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Round-up: Russell’s battery suffered “catastrophic failure” in Canadian GP, and more
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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George Russell’s new Mercedes reality as untelevised radio emerges – roundup
George Russell features prominently in the latest F1 news headlines as the dust continues to settle on a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix […]
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‘Fully in silly season’ – McLaren dismisses Oscar Piastri Red Bull talk
A Red Bull switch? McLaren's reaction suggests they are treating the latest Oscar Piastri rumours one way only […]
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Isack Hadjar accepts FIA punishment after chaotic Canadian GP
Isack Hadjar apologised to Charles Leclerc and admitted his FIA penalties were deserved after a frustrating Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Question of the week: Should Mercedes interfere in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s battle?
The Canadian Grand Prix delivered the first on-track battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. While they avoided a crash, it was still too close for comfort for the Mercedes pit wall, and there will probably be more internal discussions about the rules of engagement between the two drivers of Formula 1’s current strongest team. But what should the outcome of those talks be?Our […]
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Kimi Antonelli not thinking about F1 title despite 43-point lead
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he isn’t thinking about a potential world title just yet, as he pulls away in the standings with at least 17 rounds remaining.Antonelli has won the last four grands prix consecutively, with his last victory coming in a Montreal race where he had a breathtaking duel with team-mate George Russell before a power unit failure took the Briton out […]
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‘George’ – Untelevised George Russell radio in Kimi Antonelli battle
Toto Wolff didn't only intervene during Kimi Antonelli's Sprint rant, he also stepped in when George Russell got heated in the Grand Prix […]
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McLaren outlines conditions to become F1 power unit manufacturer
McLaren reveals what could tempt it to produce its own F1 engines in the future […]
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Aston Martin boss explains F1 progress despite operational cracks showing in Canada
Aston Martin showed improved pace at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, but lacked in the operational areas […]
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$1 million Gilles Villeneuve helmet sets new F1 record
The Formula 1 helmet was worn my Gilles Villeneuve just weeks before his death […]
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George Russell faces a 43-point deficit to Kimi Antonelli. Will he turn it around?
George Russell retired from the Canadian Grand Prix through no fault of his own, but with Kimi Antonelli on the rise, he has a job to do […]
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'Mercedes don't need to intervene in Antonelli-Russell battle'
Catch up on all the major talking points from the Canadian GP by listening to the latest episode of The F1 Show podcast; watch every session of the Monaco Grand Prix from June 5-7, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up
An interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year. So for 2023, for example, six teams altered their line-ups - most notably caused by the Oscar Piastri fiasco - before an unchanged grid the following season, which marked a first in F1 history.Vast change was on the cards again for 2025, the final […]
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Twenty years on: Was this Monaco moment Michael Schumacher's most controversial F1 stunt?
On this day 20 years ago, Michael Schumacher was at the centre of F1 controversy in Monaco […]
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Alpine enter luxury era as Gucci becomes title sponsor
Gucci Racing will launch alongside Alpine’s new Formula 1 identity in a first for the sport, come F1 2027 […]
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Russell vs Antonelli resembles one of F1's most toxic team-mate battles
As an F1 title duel emerges between Mercedes team-mates, you might think Antonelli vs Russell is starting to look like 2016 and the Hamilton-Rosberg years. But an older example better matches the current situation […]
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Gucci joins F1 grid as new Alpine title partner
Gucci will replace BWT as the title partner of the Alpine Formula 1 team […]
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Gucci to be Alpine's title sponsor from 2027
Following weeks of rumours and denials, Alpine has confirmed that Gucci is to be its title sponsor from next season […]
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Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027
The Alpine F1 team will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.On Wednesday, Alpine announced Gucci would become its title partner in 2027, following the conclusion of the Enstone team's deal with current title sponsor BWT.As part of the deal, the brand says it is creating Gucci Racing, "a new business and experiential platform built […]
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Alpine brings Gucci into F1 as new title sponsor
Italian fashion house Gucci is to enter Formula 1 for the first time next year as title sponsor for Alpine […]
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Martin Brundle reacts as FIA hands George Russell suspended fine
Martin Brundle sympathised with George Russell’s emotional Canadian Grand Prix reaction after Mercedes heartbreak […]
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Gilles Villeneuve’s final F1 race helmet breaks auction record
The helmet worn by Gilles Villeneuve during his last Formula 1 race was sold for a record-breaking $1.25 million – just over €1 million. This was reported by Darren Jack, CEO of the Canadian company Hall of Fame Collection, which handled the sale.The amount is a world record for a racing helmet. The previous record belonged to a helmet worn by Ayrton Senna during the 1992 Belgian Grand […]
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Martin Brundle drops verdict on what George Russell ‘despair’ means for F1 title race
Martin Brundle weighs in on a heartbreaking retirement for George Russell […]
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Do penalty points still serve any purpose in F1?
It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates surrounding the regulations – and before that, Mercedes’ engine compression ratio.On track, however, matters have remained relatively calm. There have been a handful of incidents and collisions here and there, but nothing sufficiently contentious […]
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Aston Martin boss admits team must ‘get its act together’ after Alonso pain
Mike Krack conceded Aston Martin must improve after Fernando Alonso’s seat discomfort ended another difficult weekend […]
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Former Ferrari F1 boss Luca di Montezemolo tears into new Luce all-electric car as company shares slump
Ferrari's first all-electric car has divided opinion […]
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F1 boss responds to FIA plans to bring back V8 engines
F1 is set to return to V8 engines in 2031, potentially sooner […]
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"On the edge" - Kimi Antonelli's verdict on frantic F1 battle with George Russell
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell's Formula 1 title tussle went up a notch at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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How 'new' F1 game has included big 2026 quirks
We've had a hands-on look at the new F1 game 2026 season pack ahead of its launch on June 3 […]
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Oscar Piastri apologises to Alex Albon as he reveals F1 Canadian GP crash cause
Oscar Piastri explains the reason for his crash with Alex Albon at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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PETA founder lauds Albon
The founder of the animal rights organisation PETA has lauded Alex Albon for his actions in Montreal at the weekend […]
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Lewis Hamilton gives verdict on new race engineer after off-season swap
Lewis Hamilton said he is ‘really loving working’ with race engineer Carlo Santi following a difficult first year in that area […]
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Ferrari ‘quite down’ on horsepower but Leclerc accepts there’s more to the SF-26’s deficit
Charles Leclerc said Ferrari is 'quite down' on horsepower and said potential ADUO would 'help us to close the gap a little bit." […]
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MPH: Why Red Bull's rivals could push Max Verstappen out of F1 for good
As F1 power unit manufacturers fail to agree on rule changes, so the threat of Max Verstappen quitting the series becomes more real, writes Mark Hughes […]
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On this day: Michael Schumacher’s final unsportsmanlike manoeuvre
Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 career was made legendary by his fantastic racecraft and record-breaking success, but also some questionable moves – one of which occurred on 27 May 2006.Going into the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix, Schumacher was already facing a 15-point deficit to championship leader Fernando Alonso, with a race win worth 10 points at the time.This was the consequence of the […]
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Max Verstappen teases McLaren over its strategy blunder at the F1 Canadian GP
Max Verstappen laughed at McLaren's failed tyre gamble at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Ford delivers verdict on Formula 1 V8 engine return push
As Formula 1 edges closer to a dramatic engine rethink for the future, Ford has now made its position clear […]
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Why Mercedes' F1 2026 driver fights may not last
Mercedes concedes it may need to restrict its F1 title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell having total freedom to race each other […]
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‘Bittersweet’ – Martin Brundle poses Lewis Hamilton theory after Canadian Grand Prix
Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle believes the Canadian Grand Prix was "bittersweet" for Lewis Hamilton despite a new Ferrari milestone […]
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“This is actually an opportunity”: How McLaren answered drivers’ calls to abandon tyre gamble
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri advised McLaren to abandon their gamble on intermediate tyres but their engineers pointed out it was already too late […]
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ADUO gamesmanship question as FIA evaluates F1 power units
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies isn't willing to engage in ADUO gamesmanship with rival PUMs as the sport awaits the FIA's results […]
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What is the 2027 engine dispute that could dictate Verstappen's future?
Max Verstappen could leave Formula 1 at the end of this year amid a power-unit dispute which may decide his future in the sport; watch every session of the Monaco Grand Prix from June 5-7, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Round-up: Norris ‘wants to try things outside F1’ after Indianapolis visit, and more
Also in Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Lewis Hamilton praises his brother's BTCC result and Ross Brawn heads to Moto GP […]
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New Ross Brawn announcement as clever Lewis Hamilton trick emerges – roundup
Former Mercedes boss Ross Brawn has made an announcement with new Lewis Hamilton evidence emerging after the F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix […]
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New Oscar Piastri evidence as untelevised Canadian GP team radio emerges
New Oscar Piastri evidence has emerged after the McLaren driver was punished by the FIA for causing a collision at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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‘He’s just getting in the way’ – Untelevised Liam Lawson team radio after Perez confusion
Untelevised Liam Lawson team radio has emerged after the Racing Bulls driver accused Sergio Perez of "getting in the way" at the Canadian GP […]
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Jacques Villeneuve warns Kimi Antonelli against 'believing his own hype' in F1 title bid
Kimi Antonelli has won the last four grands prix, but Jacques Villeneuve has warned him not to get carried away […]
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