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Hamilton opens up on long-hidden neck injury: 'I couldn't sleep. I was on painkillers'
Lewis Hamilton has elaborated on the testing crash he suffered in Barcelona last year, which resulted in a neck injury that forced him to live with persistent pain throughout much of last season. Following his victory in Barcelona two weekends ago, the seven-time world champion revealed that he had...
McLaren wants to loan out Fornaroli; Haas looks like a serious option for the Italian
Leonardo Fornaroli could become Oliver Bearman’s teammate at Haas in 2027. The Italian impressed during a test with Haas; a team to which McLaren would gladly loan their current reserve driver for a year. A few weeks ago, McLaren team boss Andrea Stella said he sees Leonardo Fornaroli as a future Fo...
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...
Russell leaves no room for doubt: 'I'll be racing here next year, 100%'
George Russell has personally confirmed that he will remain at Mercedes for the 2027 season, although he admitted that no contract announcement will be made during the Red Bull Ring weekend. Earlier on Thursday, reports emerged in the Italian media claiming Mercedes had activated an option in Russel...
'Verstappen in secret talks with McLaren about a swap with Piastri'
Max Verstappen is secretly in talks with McLaren, writes the British newspaper The Daily Mail. The Dutchman could possibly replace Oscar Piastri next year or otherwise in 2028, with Piastri in turn moving to Red Bull Racing. McLaren, however, has categorically denied to GPblog that such a swap is in...
F1 Today | Russell staying at Mercedes shuts door on Verstappen as as Ben Sulayem lands major FIA win
From George Russell set to remain with Mercedes through the 2027 Formula 1 season to Mohammed Ben Sulayem securing a major governance victory at the FIA, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from Thursday, June 25. George Russell is set to continue racing for Mercedes beyond the end of the current...
Bezzecchi reacts emotionally to MotoGP suspension and aftermath
Marco Bezzecchi has responded for the first time since the Czech Grand Prix to the suspension he received there for striking a marshal. The Italian calls the penalty justified and says he sees the incident as an important learning moment in his career. Bezzecchi caused a stir in Brno last weekend a...
Dutch TT braces for extreme heat, but no code red for now
This year, the TT weekend in Assen is not only about MotoGP, but also about the extreme heat. Especially on Friday and Saturday, very high temperatures are expected, meaning both the riders and the tens of thousands of visitors will have to reckon with physically demanding conditions. For now, the p...
Antonelli echoes Russell's concerns over Hamilton's growing title threat
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli echoed George Russell's concerns over the growing threat posed by Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari in the title fight. The Mercedes driver singled out the seven-time world champion as one of his main rivals, with Hamilton arriving in Austria on the back of his maiden Fer...
Haas refuses to use Ferrari's upgraded engine for now
For the time being, Haas does not plan to use Ferrari’s new power unit—which becomes available from this weekend in Austria. Cadillac, also a Ferrari customer team, will announce on Friday whether it will run the new Ferrari engine. Ferrari is introducing an improved engine at the Red Bull Ring this...
'We message each other often' - Hamilton opens up on bond with Neymar
Lewis Hamilton reflected on his recent social media exchange with Neymar Jr. following Brazil's World Cup victory over Scotland, offering further insight into his relationship with the Brazilian superstar. Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 overnight, with Neymar making his first appearance of this World Cup...
MotoGP confirms Yamaha as sole Moto3 supplier in major 2028–2033 deal
MotoGP and Yamaha have announced that, from 2028-2033, the Japanese manufacturer will take over as the sole supplier of the Moto3 class in both the engine and chassis department. The move is aimed at not only reducing costs for the championship as a whole, but providing a more level playing field fo...
FIA 'strongest operating result in ten years' leaves Ben Sulayem delighted
The FIA has released its financial results for 2025, highlighting the continued progress made by the governing body under the leadership of President Mohammed Ben Sulayem. The latest report reflects the federation's ongoing efforts to strengthen its financial position that has taken place in recent...
Verstappen does not want to talk about his future anymore
Max Verstappen did not want respond to speculation surrounding his future during a crucial weekend for both himself and Red Bull, with the Milton Keynes-based team introducing a substantial upgrade package on the RB22 for its home race. Red Bull heads into its home race looking to bounce back after...
Russell sounds alarm over Hamilton and Ferrari's growing title challenge
George Russell has warned that Ferrari are becoming a genuine title threat, with Lewis Hamilton leading the charge after his recent upturn in form. While Kimi Antonelli remains the driver to beat, the Mercedes driver believes Ferrari are firmly back in the fight. The seven-time world champion arrive...
Verstappen can forget about a move to Mercedes: few options left for 2027
Max Verstappen can forget about a move to Mercedes, which narrows his options for leaving Red Bull Racing. How George Russell’s contract extension closed a door that, in truth, was never really open for the Dutchman. For two years now, there has been talk of a possible switch by Max Verstappen to M...
Ben Sulayem's proposal goes through: FIA removes term limits for President
The removal of term limits for FIA presidents has been approved at the Macau General Assembly following a proposal from Mohammed Ben Sulayem. As this website previously reported, a vote on removing term limits was proposed at the FIA's General Assembly. As GPblog understood to be the case, the vote...
No Mercedes for Verstappen: the German outfit keeps Russell
George Russell will remain with Mercedes next season. The German team is said to have exercised the option in the Briton's contract, although this is being denied. However, GPblog understands that Mercedes has a multi-year contract with Russell that runs until the end of the 2027 season. For Max Ver...
Alonso confirms Aston Martin commitment: 'Whether that's in F1 is a different question'
Fernando Alonso says he will continue racing, but whether that is in Formula 1 or not will be decided around or after the summer break. Either way, the former two-time world champion is committed to Aston Martin. Earlier this Thursday, Mike Krack, Aston Martin's Chief Technical Officer, said that Fe...
Ocon shrugs off exit rumours: "People can say whatever the f*** they want"
Esteban Ocon says he has the trust of the team and team principal Ayao Komatsu when asked about his future at Haas. Regarding the rumours surrounding his future, the Frenchman was clear: "People can say whatever the f*** they want!" As GPblog previously reported, Oliver Bearman is set to become the...
Brazilian star Neymar echoes Hamilton's emotional phrase after FIFA World Cup return
Last night, Neymar made his 2026 FIFA World Cup debut in Brazil's victory over Scotland after returning from injury. Following the match, the Brazilian star used the same phrase that Lewis Hamilton did after winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The third round of group-stage matches at the 20...
Fernando Alonso set to make decision on Formula 1 future during the 'summer break'
At the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso made a telling statement. The Spaniard said it would be his last Formula 1 race at a circuit that holds a special place in his heart. Meanwhile, Mike Krack, Aston Martin's Chief Trackside Officer, hopes Alonso will remain in the sport. Alonso ex...
"The leader has taken the decision": Adrian Newey has finger pointed at him for lack of Aston Martin upgrades
Adrian Newey has had the finger pointed at him for the lack of upgrades at Aston Martin so far during a difficult 2026 season. Aston Martin have had a disastrous campaign and have scored just one point through Fernando Alonso at the Monaco Grand Prix. They are set to abandon their AMR26 with a new c...
Jak Crawford admits F1 pressure as he hopes not to be "stuck" without race seat
Jak Crawford has opened up on the pressures of getting into Formula One, as he hopes to avoid being "stuck" without a race seat like other Formula Two drivers in recent years. The 21-year-old American has been with Aston Martin for the past two years, making his debut in June 2024 at the Red Bull Ri...
Full rookie lineup for Austria FP1 with six drivers left on sidelines
Plenty of Formula One drivers will again be on the sidelines in FP1 this Friday in Austria. Last time out, seven rookies stepped in for the first practice session in Barcelona, and teams are again making use of the rookie regulations at the Red Bull Ring. Formula One teams are required to have a roo...
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