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F1 Today | Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren confirm updates for the Austrian Grand Prix
The Formula 1 grid heads to the Austrian Grand Prix next. At the Red Bull Ring, all four frontrunning teams will bring their latest upgrades. GPblog recaps the best news of the day from the world of Formula 1 below! Ferrari is set to bring a new power unit update to the upcoming race weekend at the...
Red Bull backed to be the new twist in Austria amid upgrade push
Juan Pablo Montoya has backed Red Bull Racing to shake up the competitive order at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, suggesting the Milton Keynes team could emerge as a surprise package. The former Formula 1 driver, previewing the race weekend, pointed to the Austrian outfit’s planned upgrades as...
Dutch F2 talent Van Hoepen reflects on strong F2 season amid growing Formula 1 interest
Laurens van Hoepen is enjoying the strongest season of his career so far. The Dutch driver has been making a strong impression in Formula 2, attracting attention from several Formula 1 teams in the process, and is now openly targeting a maiden official Free Practice outing in F1. In an exclusive int...
Ferrari reveals the potential of its updated power unit ahead of the Austrian GP
Ferrari is set to introduce an updated version of its power unit at the Austrian Grand Prix following Lewis Hamilton’s victory in Barcelona. However, the Italian team underlined that the change is only a minor update. Looking ahead to next weekend, Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur stressed th...
Former Red Bull chief brands Hamilton's maiden Ferrari victory a “win for F1”
Amid criticism of the current regulations in Formula 1, former Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko has suggested that a victory for Lewis Hamilton is largely a win for the sport. The 83-year-old, reflecting on the current state of the sport amid the sweeping changes the regulations have ushered in,...
Leclerc to watch practice session from the sidelines at the Austrian GP
Charles Leclerc will not take part in FP1 at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver will sit out the opening practice session as rookie Dino Beganovic takes over driving duties. For the second consecutive weekend, the Swedish driver will take part in an FP1 session in Formula 1. Last ti...
Jorge Lorenzo tells current MotoGP grid: 'We were closer to Marc Marquez'
MotoGP legend Jorge Lorenzo has given the current grid a brutal reality check in their attempts to stop Marc Marquez. Marquez is flying up the standings with back-to-back Grand Prix wins in Hungary and Czechia and has signed a new Ducati contract to capitalise on the momentum. A 120-point deficit to...
Wolff confirms Mercedes updates for Austria that also tackle the car's 'Achilles heel'
Toto Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes will bring updates to the Austrian Grand Prix. In Barcelona, neither George Russell nor Kimi Antonelli crossed the finish line in first place, ending the team's Grand Prix-winning streak. After six consecutive victories for Mercedes, it was Lewis Hamilton and F...
Pedro Acosta signing announced in 17-year Ducati first
Following hot on the heels of Francesco Bagnaia’s departure, Ducati have announced Pedro Acosta as his replacement. The Spaniard will join from next season on a two-year deal, partnering compatriot Marc Marquez who extended his contract until 2028 earlier this week. It will be the first time the Duc...
Verstappen and Hamilton miss out as Russell, Piastri lead FIA list for Austria
George Russell and Oscar Piastri will headline this weekend’s FIA press conference at the Austrian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are set to miss out. The FIA has released the list of drivers scheduled to attend the press conference ahead of Thursday’s media day, with Mercedes d...
“Exciting one ahead” – Verstappen fired up for home race with Red Bull upgrades
Max Verstappen is confident about the Red Bull Racing outfit taking a step forward with its upgrades set to be introduced at the Austrian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion, in his preview of the weekend, highlighted the significance of the Spielberg race for the team, while also stressing the...
Ducati confirm Francesco Bagnaia split: 'Change is needed'
Ducati have confirmed that Francesco Bagnaia will be leaving the team at the end of the current season. The Italian rider and team won two riders’ championships together in 2022 and 2023 during eight seasons of collaboration, making it the most successful link-up in the team’s history. The move has...
Leclerc handed Schumacher-inspired ‘copycat’ advice to close gap to Hamilton
Charles Leclerc has been advised to replicate Lewis Hamilton’s set-up approach in a bid to rediscover his best form, according to Formula 1 icon Riccardo Patrese. The former Williams driver, assessing the struggles that have affected the Monegasque since the Canadian Grand Prix, suggested that adopt...
Austrian GP strategy fight in full swing as Pirelli unveil tyre compound
Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, tyre supplier Pirelli has added a fresh strategic twist for teams with the announcement of the compounds selected for the race at the Red Bull Ring. Formula 1 heads to Austria for round eight of the 2026 season, and while much of the campaign has followed a...
McLaren joins Red Bull in rolling out upgrade package for Austrian Grand Prix
McLaren will look to build on its encouraging performance in Barcelona as the team introduces a series of updates to the MCL40 ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Woking-based outfit returned to the podium in Spain after a difficult run of races in Monaco and Canada, and has now confirm...
Honda reveal fresh weakness that could hit Aston Martin in Austria
Honda Racing’s trackside general manager and chief engineer, Shintaro Orihara, has offered a subtly concerning assessment of what to expect from Aston Martin at the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. The Silverstone-based outfit has endured a challenging start to the 2026 campaign, with positives proving...
F1 Today: FIA ratifies engine changes, Marko names favourite for Austrian Grand Prix
From the FIA approving a series of significant changes to the Formula 1 regulations for 2026, to Helmut Marko naming his favourite to win the Austrian Grand Prix, we bring you the biggest stories across the sport on F1 Today. The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) earlier approved a series of si...
Helmut Marko names clear favourite for Austrian GP in bold prediction call
Helmut Marko has offered his verdict on who he believes will be the favourites to win this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The former Red Bull advisor, who called time on his illustrious career in Formula 1 following the conclusion of the 2025 campaign, outlined a number of scenarios for how things c...
Montoya pinpoints race that could define Hamilton’s title hopes ahead of Austria
Juan Pablo Montoya has identified a race he believes could provide clarity on whether Lewis Hamilton is truly in the title fight ahead of the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix. Despite being fresh off his triumph at the Barcelona Grand Prix, Montoya has largely been measured in his assessment of the conv...
Red Bull targets Ferrari and Mercedes with major Austria upgrade package
Red Bull is expected to bring a big package of upgrades for the upcoming weekend in Austria and the team hopes this will contribute to closing the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari. After finishing the Spanish Grand Prix in fourth place with Max Verstappen, around 40 seconds behind winner Lewis Hamilton,...
'The harshest penalty ever seen in MotoGP' Acosta gives his thoughts on Bezzecchi slap incident
Pedro Acosta have given his thoughts after yet another tough weekend for KTM. The Spanish supertalent struggled with a variety of issues during a bizarre weekend in Brno, ultimately being forced to retire from the race on the final lap with yet another mechanical failure. The Czech Grand Prix truly...
Honda reveals why Aston Martin project is faltering amid recovery challenge
Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe has delivered a defiant message, insisting the power unit manufacturer is not throwing in the towel despite its difficult start to the partnership with Aston Martin. The Japanese motorsports chief, who spoke in a recent interview, outlined several pec...
MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix Full Schedule: Full session times, where to watch
MotoGP returns to one of its most presitigious and iconic circuits this weekend for the highly coveted Dutch Grand Prix. 'The Cathedral of Speed', Assen, is the longest-running venue for Grand Prix motorcycle racing, hosting a race every year since 1949. The fast-flowing layout is widely regarded as...
Antonelli and Verstappen collide as Norris leads McLaren one-two in Austria
Few races encapsulated the drama of Formula 1 in 2025 quite like the Austrian Grand Prix. Held at the picturesque Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, the race featured a fiery Carlos Sainz setback before the start, an opening-lap collision that eliminated Max Verstappen, and a thrilling duel between Lando N...
FIA definitively tightens Formula 1 engine regulations after meeting
The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved a series of significant changes to the Formula 1 regulations for 2026 and the years that follow during its meeting in Macau. At this meeting, a vote was held to finalize the proposed changes to the power unit regulations from 2027 onward, redis...
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