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MotoGP team makes unexpected post in search of second rider for 2027

The Trackhouse MotoGP Team has taken its search for a second rider for the 2027 season to the next level. The team has posted a job advert on LinkedIn. At the moment, Trackhouse has one rider confirmed for the 2027 MotoGP season. Ahead of the British Grand Prix, it was confirmed that Raul Fernandez...

Zandvoort test awaits Mercedes as big upgrade meets engine penalty threat

Mercedes has confirmed it will bring a “sizeable” upgrade package to Zandvoort, adding another layer of intrigue to the Dutch Grand Prix weekend as the team searches for a stronger second half of the season. Zandvoort is one of Formula 1’s most atmospheric home races, with the Dutch crowd turning th...

Perez reveals F1 return doubts before proving he is ‘still one of the best’

Sergio Perez has admitted he had doubts about returning to Formula 1 before making his comeback and proving to himself that he can still perform at the highest level. The Mexican driver stepped away from F1 after losing his Red Bull seat, but returned to the grid with Cadillac for the 2026 season. W...

Verstappen gives verdict on whether he would take his racing team into F1

Max Verstappen has firmly ruled out the possibility of taking his Verstappen Racing operation into Formula 1. The four-time world champion has increasingly expanded his activities away from F1, with Verstappen Racing developing through GT and endurance competition. The Dutchman's ambitions for the t...

Bortoleto happy with F1's growing AI influence despite criticism over 2026 cars

Gabriel Bortoleto has defended the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on Formula 1's engines, insisting the sport should embrace the technology available to teams rather than move away from it. The 2026 regulations have introduced a new generation of cars and placed an even greater em...

FIA changes 2027 F1 rules as teams face major aerodynamic rethink

The FIA has introduced minor modifications to the 2027 cars which could nevertheless have a major impact on performance. Although only 11 races have been completed under the new regulations, the teams have already shown how quickly they can adapt to the new systems and cars, maintaining a sustained...

Verstappen makes feelings clear on ‘superstar’ status during endurance racing

Max Verstappen has made it clear that he has no desire to be treated differently because of his Formula 1 status as he continues to explore his passion for endurance racing. The four-time F1 world champion has increasingly turned his attention towards other forms of motorsport, and made his competit...

Ocon looks finished in F1: how he lost head-to-head to almost every teammate

Esteban Ocon appears to be in his final months in Formula 1. The Frenchman is falling short compared to Oliver Bearman, much like he did against most of his teammates throughout his career. Here, GPblog gives you an analysis of his F1 head-to-heads. Esteban Ocon made his Formula 1 debut with Manor...

Vasseur drops harsh verdict on current F1 regulations: ‘I have mixed feelings’

The current Formula 1 regulations have continued to divide opinion among fans and key stakeholders in the sport, with Scuderia Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur the latest to offer his assessment of the new era. The 58-year-old, who has watched his Ferrari team turn a corner with victories for bot...

Mercedes handed fresh headache as rival team tipped to become biggest concern

While Mercedes have largely dominated the opening part of the 2026 campaign, former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has warned that the team could soon face a fresh challenge – and this time, it may not come from Scuderia Ferrari. The German outfit entered the 2026 campaign as the overwhelming favourite to...

Mercedes handed warning over new threat to 2026 F1 dominance

While Mercedes have largely dominated the opening part of the 2026 campaign, former F1 driver Johnny Herbert has warned that the team could soon face a fresh challenge – and this time, it may not come from Scuderia Ferrari. The German outfit entered the 2026 campaign as the overwhelming favourite to...

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari title hopes hit by brutal reality

Lewis Hamilton may have been clear about his ambition to someday win a Drivers’ Championship in the colours of Scuderia Ferrari. However, those ambitions have been dealt another blow by Juan Pablo Montoya, who has delivered a blunt verdict on Hamilton’s chances of adding another world title to his i...

Lewis Hamilton hit with harsh reality over Ferrari title dream

Lewis Hamilton may have been clear about his ambition to someday win a Drivers’ Championship in the colours of Scuderia Ferrari. However, those ambitions have been dealt another blow by Juan Pablo Montoya, who has delivered a blunt verdict on Hamilton’s chances of adding another world title to his i...

Honda reveals major Aston Martin engine changes as new power unit nears debut

Ahead of the engine update Aston Martin is poised to debut at the Dutch Grand Prix, Honda chief Shintaro Orihara has offered a glowing update on what can be expected from the new power unit set to be introduced at Zandvoort. The Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer, who has regularly address...

Jorge Martin reveals what caused dramatic sparks during British Grand Prix

Jorge Martin boosted his MotoGP title challenge at Silverstone, but his weekend could’ve been even better. The 2024 champion won the sprint race and took pole position for the Grand Prix in Britain on a weekend where Aprilia left rivals Ducati reeling. Trackhouse satellite rider Raul Fernandez ended...

Bezzecchi fought through sickness to revive MotoGP title challenge

Marco Bezzecchi has surprised everyone, even himself. The former MotoGP championship leader dragged himself back into title contention at Silverstone in scenes no one expected. The Italian Aprilia rider began the season with three straight victories for a 17-point lead at the top of the riders’ stan...

Simulators, systems, and status: The new blueprint for the modern F1 leader

The traditional hierarchy of a Formula 1 team, where a veteran "No.1 Driver" directs development while a junior observes and learns, is becoming redundant. In the 2026 season, the rise of Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes and the central roles occupied by established names who are still in their early-to-m...

Marquez stands by bold MotoGP title claim after Silverstone struggles

Marc Marquez had a tough weekend at Silverstone in his first race since declaring he’s the title favourite. The nine-time world champion saw his pursuit of Aprilia’s trio of championship leaders knocked back by a seventh-place race finish and ninth-place sprint. Marquez didn’t look like himself at a...

The hidden cost of F1’s geopolitical calendar disruption

Liberty Media’s second-quarter results show Formula 1 revenue of $764 million, down $462 million, or 38%, from $1.226 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The principal reason was the calendar with five races in the second quarter, against nine a year earlier.F1 records much of its season-ba...