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Verstappen hit by highly unusual issue during FP2: 'What the f*** is this?'

Max Verstappen suffered a lot from his seat during the second free practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull Racing driver had to reverse into the pit box to have his seat adjusted. He was not happy about the situation on the team radio and swore at his team. The second free practice durin...

Mekies stays tight-lipped on key Red Bull figure exit amid growing talks

Laurent Mekies has addressed growing speculation surrounding Paul Monaghan’s future at Red Bull, amid reports linking the long-serving engineer with an exit from the team. Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, GPblog reported that Monaghan is set to leave Red Bull for a more senior role at Cadil...

Bezzecchi tops crash-filled afternoon session in Assen

It was a searing hot afternoon practice session as the riders took to the legendary Assen Circuit to determine who would get a place in Q2 and who would be relegated to Q1 for tomorrow. Aprilia were back on top in the afternoon session as Marco Bezzecchi topped the session ahead of Raul Fernandez an...

F1 LIVE: Antonelli ahead of McLaren duo - follow Austrian GP FP2 reactions here!

Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the second practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix. Follow every moment as we bring you all the latest updates live from Spielberg. The opening practice session at the Styrian circuit is complete, and the early signs suggest another fascinating week...

Red Bull reveals reason behind Verstappen and Hadjar FP1 issues in Austria

Laurent Mekies has addressed the issues that plagued both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar during the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix. The Red Bull team boss admitted the outfit were not fully prepared for the setbacks they encountered as the pit lane opened for the opening on-track...

Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull confirm engine updates for Austrian Grand Prix

The FIA has confirmed that several teams, including Scuderia Ferrari and Red Bull Racing, have made changes to their Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. The race at the Styrian hills, which was earlier declared a heat hazard, has seen multiple teams introduce c...

Antonelli sets the pace as Verstappen and Norris suffer setbacks in Austria FP1

Kimi Antonelli was back at his brilliant best as he stormed to the top of the timing sheet during the first practice session of the Austrian Grand Prix. The session kicked off in anything but a smooth manner, with several reliability issues plaguing several drivers across the pit lane. While Dino Be...

F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli sets the pace in Austria Grand Prix FP1

Kimi Antonelli has topped the timing charts in the first practice session at the Austria GP, ahead of George Russell and Oscar Piastri. Antonelli's lap time of 1:07.796 was enough to edge out teammate Russell at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.  The session got off to a dramatic start as Max Verstapp...

Verstappen hit by early setback as Red Bull upgrade falters in Austria

Max Verstappen and the Red Bull Racing outfit have seen their start to the Austrian Grand Prix weekend kick off in a far more difficult manner than would have been envisaged, with the RB22 showing early signs of teething issues. As Red Bull introduced a major upgrade package to the RB22, the four-ti...

FIA confirms rear light change for Austria after Canada and Barcelona tests

The FIA has confirmed it will be trying out a different rear light colour for the first two practice sessions of the Austrian Grand Prix. The sport’s governing body, ahead of the commencement of on-track action, issued a statement noting the introduction of different rear light colours for the race...

Hamilton changes how Mercedes operates as Antonelli confirms Wolff's admission

Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, the Mercedes team appeared to have rethought the way they go racing, with Lewis Hamilton closing the gap to Kimi Antonelli in the drivers’ standings. Last time out in Barcelona, Hamilton reopened the conversation about the possibility of another non-Mercedes driver...

Verstappen to McLaren looks increasingly sensible after yet another Red Bull exit

A switch to McLaren seems an increasingly logical option for Max Verstappen in 2027. Rumors about his future are mounting, and yet another departure of a key Red Bull figure won’t help confidence in the Austrian team’s project. Paul Monaghan is leaving Red Bull Racing for a new adventure at Cadilla...

MotoGP FP1 Results: Bezzecchi bounces back as Marquez crashes in Assen

MotoGP returns to the legendary Assen Circuit this weekend for what could be a season-defining Dutch Grand Prix. It was a hot FP1 session as riders brace for temperatures of up to 38 degrees with track temperatures expected to exceed 50 degrees and cause major tyre issues later in the weekend. April...

Norris’ painful conclusion: 'I accepted that we're not going to win any races'

Lando Norris accepted early in the season that winning Grands Prix isn’t on the cards with McLaren for now. “A third place in Barcelona feels like a win for us,” he says. After two seasons in which McLaren had the best car on the grid and was often waved off as the winner, everything is now differ...

Verstappen sees another key figure depart Red Bull Racing

Paul Monaghan is leaving Red Bull Racing. The Chief Engineer had been with Red Bull since 2005, but has now decided to end his time with the team. It marks yet another departure from Red Bull Racing that Max Verstappen and his team have to deal with. Paul Monaghan is leaving Red Bull Racing and is s...

FIA reveal Austrian GP upgrades list as Red Bull major package confirmed

The FIA document detailing the updates introduced by every team for the Austrian Grand Prix has confirmed the extensive upgrade package Red Bull will bring to its home race. As confirmed by the FIA's official update submission, Red Bull has arrived at its home Grand Prix with the most extensive upgr...

FIA confirms two teams broke curfew ahead of Austrian GP weekend

The FIA have confirmed that Williams and Cadillac both used a curfew exemption ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, with no further action taken against either team. Under Formula 1 regulations, team personnel involved in the operation of the cars are prohibited from working at the circuit during a des...

Antonelli prepared to relive Verstappen's 2021 title battle with Hamilton

Kimi Antonelli said he is ready for a potential title fight against Lewis Hamilton, similar to the battle Lewis Hamilton had with Max Verstappen in 2021, although this time George Russell is also in the mix as a third contender. The seven-time world champion finds himself back in title contention fo...

Verstappen keeps expectations measured over Netherlands World Cup hopes

Max Verstappen remained cautious about the Netherlands' chances at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, admitting that their path will depend heavily on which teams they come up against in the next rounds. Overnight, the Oranje secured a 3-1 victory over Tunisia and, thanks to Japan's draw with Sweden, finis...

Crucial test for Red Bull: will this update determine Verstappen's future?

It’s going to be a pivotal weekend for Red Bull Racing. Can the team provide Max Verstappen with a competitive car after the updates or not? For the Dutchman’s future with the team, that really is crucial. On Thursday evening, shortly after 7 p.m., as Isack Hadjar’s Red Bull is rolled out of the gar...