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Brands Hatch to make Formula E debut with two F1 tracks also joining the calendar
Brands Hatch is set to make its world championship return as part of the Formula E calendar for the 2026-27 campaign. It is the first time the iconic venue will hold a world championship event since the 2010 World Touring Car Championship. It replaces the ExCeL as host of the London E-Prix, with the...
Marquez reacts for the first time to major Ducati news
Marc Marquez has responded for the first time to his new contract with Ducati. The Spaniard says the decision gives him peace of mind and emphasizes that he is convinced Ducati is also the right place under the new regulations to continue his MotoGP career. On Tuesday, Ducati announced that Marquez...
Ex-F1 champion suggests teams could be "gaming" ADUO system after Red Bull engine deemed strongest
Damon Hill has suggested that Formula One teams could be "gaming the system" when it comes to the FIA's ADUO initiative, after Red Bull were deemed to have the strongest internal combustion engine. Red Bull remains in the dark over whether its internal combustion engine will still be considered Form...
Why Hamilton's Austrian Grand Prix record makes uncomfortable reading
Lewis Hamilton has dominated at almost every circuit on the modern Formula 1 calendar, yet one of the Austrian Grand Prix has consistently frustrated the seven-time world champion during his illustrious career. The seven-time world champion arrives into Austria on the back of one of the biggest hig...
Marc Marquez ends speculation by extending Ducati MotoGP contract
Marc Marquez and Ducati have announced a contract extension that will keep the nine-time world champion with the Italian manufacturer. The announcement puts an end to months of speculation about the Spaniard’s future. Early in the season, Márquez made it clear that Ducati was his preferred choice f...
Norris reveals the team he supports alongside England at the FIFA World Cup
Other than England, Lando Norris has another country close to his heart at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The McLaren F1 driver also supports Belgium due to his mother's heritage. Norris was born in Bristol and competes under the British flag for McLaren in Formula 1, but also has ties to another country....
F1 Today | 'Supportive' Verstappen appreciated as Austrian GP week is underway
From Liam Lawson explaining how much Max Verstappen supported him during his time at Red Bull Racing to the lead-up to the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, GPblog recaps the best news of the day. Just two rounds into the 2025 season, Red Bull Racing replaced Lawson with Yuki Tsunoda. Speaking in the High P...
'Formula 1's greatest? Why statistics don't lie about Lewis Hamilton'
Is Lewis Hamilton the best Formula 1 driver of all time? In the latest episode of GPblog’s F1 Paddock Update, Ben Hunt and Jim Kimberley discussed that after the Briton's stunning Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix victory. Listen to or watch the GPblog.com video podcast. In the F1 Paddock Update, Jim K...
From "useless" to contender: Hamilton's turnaround from one summer to another
Last summer, Lewis Hamilton dejectedly said in an interview after missing out on Q3 at the Hungaroring that he was "useless". Now, the Briton is the closest challenger to the Mercedes drivers in the championship standings. Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has also reflected on that remarkable...
Lawson appreciates Verstappen: 'He was very supportive'
Liam Lawson appreciates the support he received from Max Verstappen after he was let go by Red Bull Racing two races into the 2025 season. According to the Racing Bulls driver, the Dutchman is a very 'real' person. The New Zealander was promoted to replace Sergio Perez ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 se...
MotoGP confirms major technical rule change from Dutch Grand Prix
MotoGP has announced a major technical shake-up, with ride-height devices banned from this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix and further safety changes set to follow. The most immediate change is the banning of ride height devices which have come under increased scrutiny due to a number of turn one crashes...
Jorge Martin sends pointed message to Aprilia after Bezzecchi controversy
Jorge Martin has appeared to question Aprilia's treatment of him compared to that of his teammate Marco Bezzecchi. MotoGP title leader Bezzecchi was banned from Sunday’s Czech Grand Prix after hitting a marshal while his Aprilia was crashed in Saturday’s sprint. Bezzecchi issued a public and private...
Red Bull tipped for podium contention in Austria as new updates are on the way
Isack Hadjar believes Red Bull Racing has a strong chance of securing a better result at its home Grand Prix than it managed in Barcelona. The Frenchman believes a podium finish could be on the cards. "I mean, considering how small the track is, it can either be the same result or better, a podium....
F1 CEO wants Alonso to remain in the competition after Barcelona admission
Stefano Domenicali wants to see Fernando Alonso remain in Formula 1, responding to the Spaniard’s comments at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. During the media day at the circuit near Montmeló, Alonso explained during the FIA press conference that this would be his final Formula 1 race at the ven...
Marc Marquez sets condition for his MotoGP title challenge: 'I'll tell you then...'
Marc Marquez reduced his MotoGP title deficit to 40 points at the Czech Grand Prix, and even he could no longer rule himself out of the title fight. The nine-time champion looked set to be the sideshow in Brno as resurgent Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia won the sprint race ahead of him in third....
Norris withstands intense pressure from Piastri in thrilling 2025 Austrian GP battle
Before Formula 1 returns to Spielberg for this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix, let's take a look back at last year's edition of the race. Max Verstappen was spun out by Kimi Antonelli on the opening lap, before Lando Norris fought off the challenge of his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to take a huge...
Weather warning issued with Austrian Grand Prix set for scorching hot conditions
Lewis Hamilton will look to take the fight to Mercedes again at this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. However, could the weather conditions play a factor in how things shape out? Here is the weather forecast across the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. Several countries across Europe are set to experience...
Who heads to the Austrian Grand Prix smiling and who is under pressure?
Formula One returns to Spielberg this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix, and ahead of the eighth race of the season, GPblog takes a look at who is smiling and who is under pressure. Last season's race saw Lando Norris beat Oscar Piastri in a McLaren 1-2, but things have changed in 2026 with Merced...
Valentino Rossi reacts to Marco Bezzecchi ban after Brno controversy
Marco Bezzecchi's long-time mentor and Italian superstar Valentino Rossi has weighed in on the controversial incident in which the Aprilia rider slapped a marshal at the Czech Grand Prix in Brno. While Bezzecchi has sinced issued both a public and private apology to the marshal in question, the inci...
Kelly Piquet sends heartwarming Father's Day message to 'best dad and bonus dad' Max Verstappen
Kelly Piquet has shared a heartfelt Father's Day message to her partner Max Verstappen, describing the four-time world champion as the "best dad and bonus dad" she could have asked for. The Brazilian model posted the tribute on social media as Verstappen celebrated his second Father's Day after the...
Kevin Magnussen tells NASCAR driver to "f*** off" in heated debut confrontation
Ex-Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen was involved in a heated confrontation with another driver, telling him to "f*** off" after making his NASCAR Cup Series debut. The fiery Magnussen looked at home in the NASCAR paddock after exchanging words with Noah Gragson, after the two drivers were involved...
Mercedes optimistic over reliability woes: 'Most of the areas of risk have been understood'
Mercedes technical director has revealed how the team managed to get to the bottom of the various technical issues that have sidelined both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at different points this season, and explained why the problem should, in theory, be resolved going forward. Both Antonelli an...
F1 Today | Jeremy Clarkson makes emotional plea as Sainz hints at special Verstappen clause
From Jeremy Clarkson's heartfelt appeal following his cancer diagnosis to Carlos Sainz hinting at a special clause in Max Verstappen's contract, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from June 21 as we await the return of on-track action at next weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Jeremy Clarkson has sh...
Sainz drops Verstappen contract claim: 'He has it written into his contracts'
Carlos Sainz has hinted at the existence of a special clause in Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract that could grant the Dutchman greater freedom when it comes to sponsor commitments and other activities away from the racetrack. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Sainz was quizzed on the idea of organising...
Red Bull handed stark warning: 'They're going down, and they haven't reached bottom yet'
1997 Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve has urged Red Bull to do everything possible to convince Max Verstappen to stay, warning that the team is currently in decline and suggesting it may not have reached rock bottom yet. After showing encouraging signs of progress between Miami and Canada...
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