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'Verstappen and Wolff's holiday raises speculation, as F1 confirms alternative European finale'
Setting the internet alight for the second year in a row, Max Verstappen and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff have been spotted together on holiday in Sardinia. While the meeting is likely to be a friendly get-together, Wolff has confirmed elsewhere he'd welcome the Dutchman as Kimi Antonelli's te...
Data show: Red Bull falls back again in the development war after strong updates
Red Bull has shown Max Verstappen that it can significantly improve the RB22. However, data also shows that Red Bull then lost some ground again. Ferrari is showing the best progress, while it is still lacking at McLaren. In 2026, the top four are the same top four as under the previous regulations...
Verstappen's longtime friend Felix Da Costa: 'Why Max is such a special person'
Max Verstappen’s vacation plans aren’t known, but a visit to Antonio Felix da Costa is sure to happen this summer. The former Formula E champion belongs to the absolute inner circle of Verstappen and his girlfriend Kelly Piquet: “Max is special, in a good way. He is so impressive with what he has be...
Domenicali claims 'no one is interested' in how F1 cars are driven in defence of 2026 rules
F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali has claimed fans are not "interested" in how the new generation of F1 cars are driven, echoing a recent conversation with Star Wars creator George Lucas in his latest defence of the 2026 regulations. The 2026 rules, introducing significant aerodynamic and eng...
F1 CEO outlines Formula 1's backup plan for the 2027 calendar
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has addressed the possible scenarios for the 2027 calendar should the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue and affect next season. Speaking to the international media, including GPblog, Domenicali explained that Formula 1 is still planning to unveil a normal...
F1 CEO reveals 2027 contingency plans amid Middle East uncertainty
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has addressed the possible scenarios for the 2027 calendar should the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue and affect next season. Speaking to the international media, including GPblog, Domenicali explained that Formula 1 is still planning to unveil a normal...
'Hamilton comes in only when all the photographers are there, so he can wear the ridiculous clothing'
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has drawn a contrast between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, praising the Red Bull driver's work ethic while making a pointed comparison with the Ferrari star. Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, Szafnauer posed a rhetorical question about whi...
The 12 drivers to make their Sepang debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix
The Sepang International Circuit will return to the Formula 1 calendar in early October after an absence of almost 10 years, although the race will officially be held under the Bahrain Grand Prix name. Unlike in 2017, however, many drivers on the current grid have never raced in Malaysia. A few days...
UFC legend recalls being blocked by Hamilton: 'He wrote me a long message saying that I was a coward'
Former UFC fighter Jon Jones has shared an anecdote involving Lewis Hamilton, revealing that the seven-time F1 world champion unfollowed and blocked him on social media after seeing footage of him hunting pigs from a helicopter. Speaking on the ALF Global Podcast, Jones recalled going on a hunting t...
McLaren driver in talks with Haas to replace Ocon
Leonardo Fornaroli is explicitly eyeing a seat at Haas F1 for next season, GPblog has learned. Together with McLaren - the team for which he is a reserve driver - the reigning Formula 2 driver’s management is in talks with the American outfit. Haas has not confirmed either of its two drivers for 2...
Antonelli shares untold story of Mercedes Formula 1 promotion
Kimi Antonelli has revealed Toto Wolff informed him he would be driving for Mercedes even before Lewis Hamilton's shock move to Ferrari was announced in February 2024. The young Italian, who has firmly established himself as the championship leader, was entrusted with both a tremendous honour and a...
Verstappen on holiday with Wolff, manager at Red Bull: more details revealed
Over the past week, the meeting between Max Verstappen and Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff dominated Formula 1 news, as did the Dutchman’s private jet flight to Red Bull’s headquarters in Salzburg. A few more details about that have now emerged. On social media, images surfaced on Wednesday showing Ve...
'Hamilton is trying to find someone else to blame, that is disappointing'
Former F1 designer and Jordan technical director Gary Anderson has urged Lewis Hamilton to own up to his recent mistakes instead of pointing the finger at others. Over the past few race weekends, the seven-time world champion has picked up several penalties from the stewards, including two in Hungar...
Former F1 driver demands further punishment for Sainz after Hungarian GP clash
Ralf Schumacher has called for Carlos Sainz to be handed an additional penalty, after he received only a five-second penalty for colliding with Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Sainz was battling with Fernando Alonso when de facto race leader Piastri closed in on the Williams driver to lap...
F1 Today | F1 wanted further rule changes for Verstappen, as new Honda engine roars for first time
From Stefano Domenicali revealing F1 wanted to adjust rules further to suit Max Verstappen's liking, to Honda's new power unit roaring for the first time in Hungary, here are the main stories from today, July 29. It was previously announced that the engine regulations will be adjusted from 2027, wi...
MotoGP title fight heats up: Four riders chasing Marc Marquez's crown
At the halfway point of the season, five riders remain in contention for the MotoGP title. GPblog takes a look at where things stand heading into the British Grand Prix. After his crash at Le Mans and being forced to miss the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya weekend, the Spanish rider was at one point...
Alonso turns 45: From oldest F1 champion to more records still within reach
Fernando Alonso turns 45 today and few drivers have defied the passage of time quite like the two-time Formula 1 world champion. The Spaniard was 25 when he won the last of his drivers' championships and although he competed for more titles over the following decade, it feels like a long time since...
Aston Martin honors beloved colleague after his passing
Aston Martin has paid tribute to Mick Fern, better known as 'Biscuit' in the Formula 1 paddock, after he passed away today. At the Hungaroring, the Silverstone-based team had already displayed a message to 'Biscuit', a beloved member of the team who was absent throughout the weekend. Every team on t...
'Why Kimi Antonelli's F1 championship lead is under threat'
Kimi Antonelli can still lose the Formula 1 drivers' championship, despite taking a 50 point lead over his competition into the summer break. In the latest episode of GPblog's F1 Paddock Update, Ben Hunt and Jim Kimberley discussed Antonelli's title chances after a run which has seen five different...
'Verstappen and Wolff pictured together on holiday for second year in a row'
For the second year in a row, Max Verstappen has been reportedly pictured alongside Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff on holiday. They were joined by their partners, Susie Wolff and Kelly Piquet as well. The photographs, shared by Spanish outlet SoyMotor, appear to show Verstappen spending time wit...
Major setback looms for Red Bull and Verstappen after Mercedes' masterstroke
The Red Bull Ford power unit will once again be rated higher than Mercedes in the internal combustion engine assessment during the upcoming ADUO evaluation, provided the FIA uses the same measurement method it applied earlier this year. GPblog has learned this from conversations with the parties dir...
'Chinese brand is interested in taking a step into MotoGP in the future'
According to Jorge Martinez "Aspar", CFMoto's vision is to compete in MotoGP in the future, although there is no exact date for its entry yet. CFMoto has already been present in the paddock for some time. In 2022, the manufacturer became a constructor in Moto3, collaborating with Prüstel GP. Enterin...
'Antonelli hit with multimillion lawsuit as former manager takes legal action'
Kimi Antonelli has reportedly become embroiled in an off-track legal battle after his former manager is said to have launched a multimillion lawsuit over alleged unpaid compensation. According to Italian outlets including Corriere dello Sport, Giovanni Minardi believes he is entitled to compensation...
'Antonelli hit with multimillion lawsuit as former manager takes legal action'
Kimi Antonelli has reportedly become embroiled in an off-track legal battle after his former manager is said to have launched a multimillion lawsuit over alleged unpaid compensation. According to Italian outlets including Corriere dello Sport, Giovanni Minardi believes he is entitled to compensation...
'Red Bull Racing should already begin focusing on its 2027 F1 car'
Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies admitted during the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that the team will eventually have to strike a balance between developing its current car and its 2027 challenger. GPblog readers believe the right decision is to focus on the latter. While Max Verstappen...
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