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Max Verstappen is the top favorite for the 2027 World Championship
Max Verstappen is the overwhelming favorite for the 2027 world title. An analysis of the 2026 F1 season shows that Red Bull Racing understands these regulations better than anyone else, making the team an early favorite for next year. Red Bull Racing began 2026 at a significant disadvantage. Over t...
Bagnaia contradicts Marc Marquez over controversial MotoGP rule change
Francesco Bagnaia has shed new light on the decision-making behind MotoGP's controversial 2027 weekend format changes. From next year, there will be two qualifying sessions, one for the sprint race and another for the Grand Prix. Previously, one qualifying set the grid for both races, but the new pr...
F1 Today | Russell addresses grid penalty situation, Verstappen shares Kelly Piquet's reaction to GT3 race plans
From Max Verstappen sharing how his partner Kelly Piquet reacted to taking a GT race next week to George Russell addressing his grid penalty troubles, GPblog recaps you the best news of the media day at the Singapore Grand Prix. Next weekend, while there will be an off-weekend in Formula 1, Verstapp...
Russell backs idea amid Verstappen's clear rejection
George Russell, unlike Max Verstappen, is in favor of having cooling vests on except in certain cases. Russell continues to support having cooling vests in Formula 1. Speaking to GPblog, among others, the Mercedes driver explained that he sees the benefit of wearing one. He began: "I mean, I'd race...
Thunderstorms to make drivers' life difficult in Singapore: 'No room for error'
If he had to choose, Lando Norris prefers to race in dry conditions. The Briton also joked about McLaren's strategy decision that did not pay off last weekend in Malaysia. So far this season, there have been two occasions when teams had to choose between slick and intermediate tyres. McLaren made th...
Verstappen doubles down on 'sauna' claim over cooling vest need
Max Verstappen believes the cooling vest is unnecessary, arguing that its cables restrict drivers' movement in the cockpit rather than offering any real benefit. The four-time world champion also questioned its effectiveness, pointing out that even if the system worked as intended, it would not prov...
Piastri makes bold Red Bull admission that could worry Mercedes
Oscar Piastri believes Red Bull have now reached a similar level of competitiveness to Mercedes following Max Verstappen's victory in Malaysia last weekend, which marked the team's first win of the season. After an opening phase of the season in which Mercedes dominated and Ferrari were their only c...
Russell reveals even worse news on top of Singapore GP grid penalty
George Russell has revealed that he will have to serve another grid penalty before the end of the season, adding to his troubles as he prepares to take a grid drop at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix, which has already left him facing an uphill battle at Marina Bay. Russell heads into the Singapo...
Verstappen shares Kelly Piquet's thoughts on adding GT race after F1 triple-header
Max Verstappen has revealed how his partner Kelly Piquet reacted to the prospect of him spending yet another weekend racing in GT World Challenge, despite having already completed a demanding triple-header in Formula 1. As recently confirmed by Verstappen himself, the Dutchman will return to GT raci...
Antonelli enjoys double advantage as Russell faces uphill battle in Singapore
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed that he will race with the upgraded package introduced on Mercedes' W17 at last weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix in Singapore this weekend, while his teammate George Russell will revert to the previous specification. Mercedes introduced a substantial sev...
Hamilton regrets lost chance to fight Verstappen in rain: 'I was excited about'
Lewis Hamilton expressed his disappointment at missing out on the opportunity to battle Max Verstappen in wet conditions at the Bahrain Grand Prix, although he made it clear that he holds no particular resentment towards the FIA over its decision. Last weekend at Sepang, everything appeared to be in...
Vasseur points finger at Italian media over 'enormous negative effect' on Ferrari
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has continued his criticism of the media, particularly the Italian press, stressing that negative reports and speculation surrounding himself or the team often have a significant impact on the people working at Maranello. Last week, the Ferrari team principal...
Ocon reveals his Plan B if F1 comeback hopes fall short in 2027
Esteban Ocon has made his intentions for the upcoming future crystal clear, insisting he has no intention of giving up despite acknowledging that he currently has no Formula 1 seat secured for next season. The Frenchman announced a few weeks ago that he would be a free agent for next season, meaning...
Verstappen has no interest in a Ferrari move without one key ingredient
Max Verstappen has expressed his great respect for Ferrari, but made it clear that winning remains his ultimate priority. For now, the Dutchman is fully focused on helping Red Bull return to the level it has enjoyed in recent years. The Dutchman recently put an end to speculation surrounding his fut...
Alonso makes decision about participation in the Dakar Rally
Fernando Alonso has dismissed speculation linking him with a return to the Dakar Rally, insisting that fitting such a major challenge around a Formula 1 season would be “nearly impossible”. The Spaniard competed in the Dakar Rally in 2020, but has since been the subject of fresh rumours over a possi...
Marc Marquez criticises MotoGP rule change amid fears over riders' careers
Marc Marquez may be the biggest name in MotoGP, but even he’s admitted he doesn’t have any power over the new schedule. The sport announced a new weekend format for 2027, which introduces two qualifying sessions, adding more competitive racing during Friday’s running. Previously, qualifying set the...
Perez claims F1 cost cap is 'unfair’ for smaller teams as he makes Red Bull comparison
Sergio Perez believes Formula 1’s cost cap can work against smaller teams, arguing that it has contributed to the sizeable gaps currently seen across the grid. Speaking in Singapore to the media including GPblog, the Cadillac driver reflected on the difference between working for a front-running out...
Bottas opens up on snake encounters and an eerie jungle night during epic Singapore bike ride
Valtteri Bottas has revealed he encountered snakes, a dog that chased him and even a group of cows during his remarkable bike ride from Sepang to Singapore. The Finnish driver completed the lengthy journey after the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, swapping Formula 1 machinery for a bike and travelli...
Krack responds to Alonso Dakar Rally question with Verstappen comparison
Mike Krack believes it is “good for motorsport” when Formula 1 drivers take on challenges in other categories, as speculation continues over whether Fernando Alonso could compete in the Dakar Rally next year. Alonso is reportedly set for a return to the Dakar Rally after previously driving the gruel...
FIA reveal findings into Sepang formation-lap chaos and confirm when new fix will be released
The FIA has explained the cause of the power loss issues that delayed the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, confirming that wet-weather power unit software will be revised again ahead of the United States Grand Prix. A number of drivers suffered power loss during the formation laps at Sep...
Marko backs Schumacher’s ‘absolute lie’ response to Horner’s Verstappen claim
Helmut Marko has dismissed Christian Horner’s account of Max Verstappen’s path into the Red Bull programme, backing Ralf Schumacher after the former F1 driver branded the claim an “absolute lie”. Horner’s forthcoming autobiography, Drive, has prompted a response from his former Red Bull colleague. T...
FIA issues Heat Hazard warning as rain also looms over Singapore GP weekend
The FIA has issued a Heat Hazard for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, with temperatures to exceed 31 degrees. The guideline, first introduced for the 2025 season, allows teams to fit advanced driver cooling systems during the race weekend. The systems are not mandatory, however, and if drivers o...
Hamilton’s second-place Bahrain GP restart raises questions over FIA procedure
Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy and current F1 pundit Bernie Collins has put the decision to allow Lewis Hamilton to retake his second-place grid slot at Sepang under the microscope following the software chaos that disrupted the formation lap. The FIA's decision to restore the original gr...
Much of Verstappen recognized in Alonso: 'Max Is the younger version of Fernando'
Pedro de la Rosa sees Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso as two drivers who stand out from the rest of the Formula 1 grid. In an exclusive interview with GPblog, the Aston Martin ambassador particularly points to their love of racing outside F1. That takes on extra significance now that Alonso is be...
Red Bull's Lawson decision looms as Tsolov waits for a Racing Bulls seat
Liam Lawson still does not know if he will be racing in Formula 1 in 2027. The Racing Bulls driver says his situation is 'pretty similar to how it's been' as Red Bull nears a decision that could hand his seat to F2 title contender Nikola Tsolov. The New Zealander gave his latest update on his future...
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