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Former Ferrari engineer drops scathing assessment on Red Bull's 2026 campaign
While the Red Bull Racing outfit continues to adjust to the realities of being a power unit supplier this season, a former Scuderia Ferrari stalwart has hit the Milton Keynes-based team with a harsh reality amid its challenging start to the campaign. Despite Red Bull gradually experiencing an uptick...
F1 icon highlights Hamilton’s Verstappen-like quality after stunning Ferrari showing
Lewis Hamilton has seemingly turned the page on his Ferrari journey. After enduring a challenging debut season with the Scuderia, the seven-time world champion has bounced back in spectacular fashion, securing victory in the iconic red colours of the Italian outfit. His resurgence has earned widespr...
McLaren uncover weapon in pursuit of Mercedes power unit gains
McLaren Technical Director for Performance Mark Temple has revealed that the team has created a dedicated internal department focused entirely on extracting the maximum possible performance from its Mercedes power unit. The reigning Constructors' Champions have endured a season disrupted by a series...
Marc Marquez keeps expectations in check
The second half of the MotoGP season has only just kicked off, but Marc Marquez has decided to bring the mind games. The nine-time world champion is on a rapid rise up the standings in yet another staggering comeback. Marquez only scored points in two out of six Grands Prix to start the season, miss...
MotoGP FP1 Results: Marco Bezzecchi resumes title challenge at Silverstone
Marco Bezzecchi gave an early hint that there’s life in him yet by finishing second in his practice return at the British Grand Prix. The early-season MotoGP title favourite has dropped from first to fourth in the standings and not recorded a point in the last four races. In fact, after injury took...
F1 2026 mid-season team-mate battles: Who's winning the head-to-heads?
The first half of the season has produced everything from one-sided team-mate battles to far more closely contested duels. With 11 races completed, here's how every Formula 1 team-mate pairing stacks up head-to-head in both qualifying and race results. After 11 races, the team-mate battles have prod...
Red Bull receive big applauses for securing top Mercedes talent guru
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Red Bull has pulled off a major coup by signing Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes, securing a key long-term asset for the development of future racing stars. Following a series of high-profile departures from senior leadership positions, the Milton Keynes...
Red Bull earn glowing praise for poaching top Mercedes figure in major coup
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Red Bull has pulled off a major coup by signing Gwen Lagrue from Mercedes, securing a key long-term asset for the development of future racing stars. Following a series of high-profile departures from senior leadership positions, the Milton Keynes...
McLaren has 'very clear answer' on hopes of third straight Constructors' title
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is not ready to give up on the team's dream of securing a third consecutive Constructors' Championship, although he admitted that much will depend on the development race over the remainder of the season. After a difficult start to the season, which reached its l...
Red Bull poach Aston Martin key figure to strengthen the team
After he is set to depart Aston Martin, Tom McCullough is set to join Red Bull Racing, GPblog can confirm, after it was reported by German news site Bild. This website was recently able to confirm that McCullough will leave Aston Martin at the end of the year. His destination is the team of Max Vers...
NASCAR move emerges as possible next chapter for Verstappen: 'He's eager to try'
Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks has not ruled out the possibility of Max Verstappen racing in the NASCAR Cup Series one day, after the four-time world champion already got his first taste of competition outside Formula 1 in GT racing. Beyond his achievements in Formula 1, the Dutchman has also...
Verstappen to NASCAR after GT racing exploits? 'He's eager to try'
Trackhouse Racing owner Justin Marks has not ruled out the possibility of Max Verstappen racing in the NASCAR Cup Series one day, after the four-time world champion already got his first taste of competition outside Formula 1 in GT racing. Beyond his achievements in Formula 1, the Dutchman has also...
Mercedes' top scout posts heartfelt goodbye ahead Red Bull switch
Mercedes Head of Junior Programme Gwen Lagrue, the man behind the rise of several talents including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, shared a heartfelt message on social media to thank the entire team ahead of his move to Red Bull in 2027. Just a few days ago, the Milton Keynes-based team complete...
Mercedes' top talent scout shares emotional farewell message ahead of Red Bull move
Mercedes Head of Junior Programme Gwen Lagrue, the man behind the rise of several talents including George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, shared a heartfelt message on social media to thank the entire team ahead of his move to Red Bull in 2027. Just a few days ago, the Milton Keynes-based team complete...
Verstappen told to be less critical of Red Bull: 'There are also negative sides to Max'
Former Dutch driver Christijan Albers has urged fellow countryman Max Verstappen to be less critical of Red Bull at times and show the team more support, even when things are not going their way. After an extraordinary title comeback that would have gone down as one of the greatest in Formula 1 hist...
Verstappen warned over one key flaw: 'There are also negative sides'
Former Dutch driver Christijan Albers has urged fellow countryman Max Verstappen to be less critical of Red Bull at times and show the team more support, even when things are not going their way. After an extraordinary title comeback that would have gone down as one of the greatest in Formula 1 hist...
Former Ferrari F1 driver 'very happy' to see Hamilton's revival
Former F1 driver and Ferrari racer Gerhard Berger has expressed his delight at seeing Lewis Hamilton and the Maranello outfit return to winning ways this season after a first year together that fell short of expectations. After a disappointing first season with Ferrari that yielded no wins, podiums...
Former Ferrari driver makes honest admission over Hamilton's 2026 revival
Former F1 driver and Ferrari racer Gerhard Berger has expressed his delight at seeing Lewis Hamilton and the Maranello outfit return to winning ways this season after a first year together that fell short of expectations. After a disappointing first season with Ferrari that yielded no wins, podiums...
F1 Today | Verstappen eyes personal F1 museum while Mercedes praises GT partnership impact
From Max Verstappen revealing plans to open a personal museum inspired by Fernando Alonso to Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing boss Stefan Wendl explaining the huge boost the four-time world champion has brought to GT racing at the Nordschleife, here are the biggest stories from Wednesday, August 6. Max...
F1 Today | Verstappen reveals F1 museum plans as Mercedes boss hails GT partnership success
From Max Verstappen revealing plans to open a personal museum inspired by Fernando Alonso to Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing boss Stefan Wendl explaining the huge boost the four-time world champion has brought to GT racing at the Nordschleife, here are the biggest stories from Wednesday, August 6. Max...
Liberty Media reveals significant F1 revenue drop amid 'global uncertainties'
In its latest financial and operating results, Liberty Media revealed a significant drop in both revenue and operating income for the second quarter of the year. For the first six months of the year, revenue decreased by 15% to $1,381 million, operating income was $180 million, and adjusted OIBDA (O...
Alonso spotted cruising Monaco in ultra-exclusive £4 million Lamborghini
Fernando Alonso was recently spotted driving through the streets of Monaco behind the wheel of his ultra-exclusive Lamborghini Sián, one of the most prized cars in his extensive collection of luxury vehicles. He may not be enjoying a Formula 1 season to remember, but away from the racetrack the two-...
Mercedes boss sees partnership with Verstappen as a major success
This season, Max Verstappen made an impression not only on the track. According to Stefan Wendl, Head of Mercedes-AMG Customer Racing, the switch from Verstappen Racing to Mercedes-AMG and Verstappen’s participation in the 24 Hours of the Nürburgring gave Mercedes-AMG’s customer racing program a hug...
James Vowles: the team principal who welcomes being challenged
For James Vowles, being Williams team principal is more than just a job. It's his life's mission to return the once-dominant team to the top of Formula 1. The Brit refuses to become an autocrat in the process: “I prefer people telling me that I am wrong most of the time, but here is what we're going...
Formula 1 charges staggering price for exclusive Zandvoort dining experience
To give the very last Dutch Grand Prix some extra cachet, Formula 1 is introducing The Out Lap at Circuit Zandvoort. F1 ambassadors David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, and Naomi Schiff will also join this exclusive dinner, which does come with a hefty price tag. At first glance, it’s a particularly nic...