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Colton Herta's F1 dream takes another step forward as Cadillac opportunity looms
Colton Herta's media session in the Barcelona paddock drew plenty of interest - perhaps more so than any of the others that had been parachuted in to take on the Free Practice responsibilities. The American has long been linked with competing in Formula 1, but has so far been unable to fill a vacant...
Hamilton coy on major Ferrari upgrade package after 'tough' Barcelona running
Lewis Hamilton reflected on Ferrari's Friday in Barcelona after ending the day some way off his teammate's pace, with the Scuderia appearing to struggle more than its Mercedes-powered rivals across both practice sessions. The Briton handed his car over to Dino Beganovic for the opening practice sess...
Red Bull remains coy over impact of new front wing in Barcelona
Red Bull Chief Engineer Paul Monaghan echoed Verstappen's assessment of Friday's running in Barcelona, admitting the RB22 was lacking both balance and grip throughout the opening day of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. Asked what Red Bull had been missing on Friday to compete at the front, Monaghan p...
Verstappen pulls no punches after difficult Friday: 'We're lacking everywhere'
Max Verstappen summed up his opening day of running in Barcelona after finishing sixth on the timesheets, admitting that Red Bull still has work to do if it wants to be fully prepared for Saturday afternoon's qualifying session. Speaking at the end of Friday's running as he reflected on his day on t...
Antonelli concerned after Barcelona FP2: 'George and McLaren look very quick'
Kimi Antonelli reflected on his Friday running in Barcelona, admitting he endured a difficult FP2 session and acknowledging that teammate George Russell, along with both McLaren drivers, will be tough opponents to beat this weekend. The championship leader handed over his W17 to Frederik Vesti durin...
Multiple drivers draw stewards' attention after Spanish GP FP2
Home hero Fernando Alonso was summoned to the stewards in Barcelona after crossing the white line at the pit exit during the second free practice session. Sergio Perez was also called before the officials for speeding in the pit lane, but both drivers ultimately escaped without any significant conse...
Verstappen left frustrated in Barcelona FP2: 'This is just horrendous'
Max Verstappen appeared far from satisfied with the behaviour of his RB22 during FP2 for the Spanish Grand Prix, quickly making his frustrations known to race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase over the team radio. After finishing fourth in the morning session, the four-time world champion ended Friday wit...
F1 Full Results | Norris leads Russell by 0.009 seconds in Barcelona GP FP2
Lando Norris set the quickest time of FP2 ahead of this weekend's Barcelona Grand Prix, showing signs that it could be a battle between McLaren and Mercedes for the victory. The Brit edged out George Russell to top spot by just 0.009 seconds, with Oscar Piastri rounding out the top three. Championsh...
Mercedes-powered cars dominate as Norris edges Russell in Spanish GP FP2
FP2 for the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya has just wrapped up, with Lando Norris topping the timesheets. Here's a full rundown of everything that happened during the session. After making way for the rookies during the first practice session, championship leader Kimi Anton...
Marc Marquez tries out Audi F1 car but becomes victim of major gaffe
Marc Marquez was all smiles back in the Formula 1 paddock, even if it came at his own expense. The MotoGP legend is fresh off victory in Hungary, his first in a Grand Prix this year, having missed two races with a teary injury which appeared to put his future in doubt. However, the nine-time world c...
Wolff reveals talks with lawyers following Gasly's Monaco GP P3 result
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed he has been in contact with lawyers over the Monaco GP result, which has changed following Alpine's successful Right of Review eventually led to Pierre Gasly's on-track P3 being reinstated. Russell received the same five-second penalty that Gasly has h...
Ferrari hopeful Rafa Camara secures Pole Position in Barcelona
Rafael Camara has secured Pole Position for the the F2 Feature Race in Barcelona. The Brazilian's 1:24.810 lap time was enough to edge out Invicta teammate Joshua Duerksen and Alpine junior Alex Dunne. The action got underway with something of a split field, as 11 drivers remained in the pits for a...
Wolff calls on FIA to investigate 'remedies' for Russell after Gasly's Monaco P3
Toto Wolff has reacted to the news of Alpine's P3 being reinstated at the Monaco GP by calling on the FIA to look into "remedies" for George Russell's race. The Briton received the same five-second penalty that Gasly has had rescinded twice over, ultimately finishing P12 after having to also serve a...
F1 LIVE | Norris beats Russell to top spot in Barcelona GP FP2 session
Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the second practice session of the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend! Make sure to follow all the build-up and on-track action from FP2 here! The F1 action in Barcelona got underway with Mercedes' George Russell topping the timing charts in the absence of hi...
Silverstone's return to WEC confirmed as British fans get home race back
The FIA World Endurace Championship (WEC) is set to return to the iconic Silverstone Circuit in the UK from 2027 onwards, marking a return after eight years An official statement from the circuit's website confirmed that the '6 Hours of Silverstone' will return as the third round of the 2027 WEC ca...
Jorge Lorenzo calls out Aprilia team boss for Jorge Martin critique: 'You've never been a rider'
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola has been given a dressing down by one of MotoGP’s most legendary voices. The 54-year-old Italian executive is on a high with his Aprilia outfit leading all three riders', teams’ and constructors' championships, but he made a misstep last time out, according to Jorge Lorenz...
Gasly elated after 'rollercoaster of emotions' as Monaco GP P3 is reinstated
Pierre Gasly has reacted to the shock news that his on-track P3 at last weekend's Monaco GP has been reinstated following Alpine's Right of Review. The Frenchman received two five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane, penalties the stewards have since rescinded. Gasly was one of five drive...
Verstappen among drivers to take new power unit parts at Barcelona GP
The FIA have revealed the drivers set to take new power unit elements at this weekend's Barcelona GP, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen among those getting a new engine. The Dutchman encountered power unit problems at the Monaco GP, failing to get off the line and suffering a Lap 1 DNF. Verstappen wil...
George Russell tops timing charts with Antonelli absent from Barcelona GP FP1
George Russell has topped the timing charts in the first practice session at the Barcelona GP, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. Russell's lap time of 1:16.363 was enough to edge out Piastri ahead of Barcelona's second practice later today. The weekend's opening session, featuring seven r...
McLaren and Red Bull intend to appeal stewards' decision on Alpine
McLaren has confirmed to GPblog its intention to appeal to the International Court of Appeal against the stewards' decision to overturn Pierre Gasly’s time penalty in Monaco. This website also understands Red Bull also intend to appeal. As a result, the French Alpine driver was reinstated to third p...
'It's just horrendous' - Verstappen struggling again in tricky Red Bull at Barcelona FP1
Max Verstappen's struggles with his Red Bull RB22's driveability have continued at the Barcelona GP, with the Dutchman lamenting an inconsistent car around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Currently in P6 at the time of writing, Verstappen made his feelings known to Red Bull race engineer Gianpi...
Alpine lament 'unfortunate situation' despite Gasly's restored P3 at Monaco GP
Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has reacted to the shock news that Pierre Gasly's on-track P3 at the Monaco GP has been restored. The French driver had lost the final podium spot to compatriot Isack Hadjar after receiving two five-second time penalties for pit lane speeding, but after Alpine'...
F1 Full Results | George Russell sets the pace in Barcelona GP FP1
George Russell has topped the timing charts in the opening practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. The Brit's lap time of 1:16.353 was enough to edge out the competition after the first hour of practice during FP1, two tenths ahead of Piastri's McL...
Why Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium finish was reinstated
The FIA have revealed the stewards' reasons as to why Pierre Gasly's P3 finish in Monaco has been reinstated. The Frenchman had initially lost the place to Red Bull's Isack Hadjar after two five-second penalties, but in shock news on Friday, has seen it restored. In the FIA's comprehensive report fo...
F1 LIVE | Russell on top of Piastri and Leclerc at Barcelona GP FP1 session
Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the first practice session of the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend! Make sure to follow all the build-up and on-track action from FP1 here! The newly-named Barcelona-Catalunya GP is the second leg of F1’s ‘European season,’ with the first coming at last we...
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