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FIA issues Heat Hazard warning as rain also looms over Singapore GP weekend
The FIA has issued a Heat Hazard for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, with temperatures to exceed 31 degrees. The guideline, first introduced for the 2025 season, allows teams to fit advanced driver cooling systems during the race weekend. The systems are not mandatory, however, and if drivers o...
Hamilton’s second-place Bahrain GP restart raises questions over FIA procedure
Former Aston Martin Head of Race Strategy and current F1 pundit Bernie Collins has put the decision to allow Lewis Hamilton to retake his second-place grid slot at Sepang under the microscope following the software chaos that disrupted the formation lap. The FIA's decision to restore the original gr...
Much of Verstappen recognized in Alonso: 'Max Is the younger version of Fernando'
Pedro de la Rosa sees Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso as two drivers who stand out from the rest of the Formula 1 grid. In an exclusive interview with GPblog, the Aston Martin ambassador particularly points to their love of racing outside F1. That takes on extra significance now that Alonso is be...
Red Bull's Lawson decision looms as Tsolov waits for a Racing Bulls seat
Liam Lawson still does not know if he will be racing in Formula 1 in 2027. The Racing Bulls driver says his situation is 'pretty similar to how it's been' as Red Bull nears a decision that could hand his seat to F2 title contender Nikola Tsolov. The New Zealander gave his latest update on his future...
Piastri’s untelevised team radio reveals tense Bahrain GP moment
An untelevised team radio exchange from the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia has revealed Oscar Piastri accusing Alexander Albon of “massively” brake-checking him as the two drivers approached the pit lane. The incident between Piastri and Albon passed largely under the radar during the race, as the t...
F1 Today | Audi transforms RS26 for Singapore GP as Red Bull finances come to light
Audi has revealed a fresh look ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, while Red Bull’s latest financial accounts offer an insight into a turbulent period of leadership changes and restructuring within the team. These are the biggest Formula 1 stories making headlines today. Audi will bring a completely...
The Ferrari that barely lived: Hamilton shows how his iconic F40 was restored
Lewis Hamilton has shared the full video documenting the restoration of his Ferrari F40 across his social media channels. The car holds particular significance for the seven-time world champion, as an F40 also featured in his first official photoshoot after becoming a Ferrari driver at Maranello in...
Ferrari backed over failed soft-tyre gamble: ‘I would have made the same decision as Hamilton’
Ralf Schumacher has backed Ferrari's strategic gamble at the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, when the Italian team opted to take a risk by starting both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on the soft tyres. Although the decision ultimately proved unsuccessful, the Ferman supported Ferra...
This was Verstappen’s priceless reaction to Bahrain GP software chaos
Max Verstappen delivered a hilarious untelevised team radio message to his race engineer after witnessing the software issues that plagued several cars during the formation lap of the Bahrain Grand Prix. The four-time world champion was quick to react when software problems began affecting several c...
Audi turns heads with bold new look for Singapore Grand Prix
Audi has unveiled a special celebratory livery that will feature on the RS26 throughout the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix weekend. The design is intended to celebrate the city's transformation from day to night while also paying tribute to Singapore's traditional culture. The German manufacturer has...
Ford welcomes Verstappen interest as Hypercar programme gathers pace
Max Verstappen would be welcomed with open arms by Ford’s Hypercar project. Program manager Dan Sayers and factory driver Matt Campbell are enthusiastic about the idea of putting the Dutchman behind the wheel. For now, however, there are no concrete plans for a test: Ford is focused on preparing for...
Verstappen delivers striking verdict after Horner departure: 'It's less stressful'
Max Verstappen has claimed that Christian Horner's departure, with the Briton having been out of his role as Red Bull CEO and team principal for more than a year, has made life in the Formula 1 paddock "less stressful". The Dutchman also commented on the possibility of his former team boss making a...
Verstappen confident he can finally achieve something he has never done in F1
Buoyed by his first victory of the season at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Max Verstappen is confident he can repeat the feat at this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix. The Marina Bay Street Circuit remains the only track on the calendar where the four-time world champion has never won during his...
Singapore GP timetable: When to watch qualifying, the sprint and race
Formula 1 heads to Singapore for a sprint weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 9–11. With just one practice session before the competitive action begins, here is the full timetable and how viewers can follow every session. The sprint format changes the usual running order, with Friday...
Verstappen and Red Bull Racing Absent from First FIA Session in Singapore
The FIA has just announced the schedule for the Singapore Grand Prix press conferences. Max Verstappen is absent, meaning he does not have to attend the FIA’s first official session of the weekend. Traditionally, the Thursday before the race weekend is Formula 1’s media day. On that day, six drivers...
MotoGP switches up weekend format for 2027 with new session included
MotoGP will have a new format entering the 2027 season. From the next year onwards, it will also include a Sprint Qualifying. Next year, MotoGP fans will need to reorganize their schedules. Alongside the first year of MotoGP's new regulations, with 850cc bikes and aerodynamic parts being reduced and...
Historic Williams FW23 disappears as team seeks High Court recovery
Williams has launched a High Court claim over a Formula 1 car that disappeared after being loaned to a garage in Telford, with the team seeking its return or a payment exceeding £1 million. According to The Independent, the dispute concerns a Williams FW23 from 2001. Williams values the car at £750,...
Christian Horner's Red Bull payout details emerge with the total figure close to £70m
Red Bull Racing recorded £33.494 million in compensation for loss of office during 2025, its annual accounts reveal. Despite a year of leadership changes and rising restructuring costs, the company increased its profit after tax to £9.384 million. The financial statements, covering the year ended De...
How far can George Russell climb from the back in Singapore? Marina Bay history says the Sprint matters more
George Russell will start Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix from the back of the grid. He keeps his qualifying position for Saturday's Sprint, though, and that is where he has his best chance of limiting the damage. Recent Marina Bay history suggests that a charge from the back on Sunday is worth only a...
Charles Leclerc warns there is no quick fix after Sepang scare: 'Surely it's not good enough'
Charles Leclerc has warned that the power delivery of Formula 1's 2026 cars could cause big crashes when drivers cannot see in heavy spray. The Ferrari driver also expects no short-term fix. His comments carry extra weight and are significant because Singapore's forecast includes thunderstorms. Spea...
Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes’ Singapore plan after ‘very difficult’ Malaysia weekend
George Russell will start Sunday’s Singapore race from the back of the grid following his engine failure in Malaysia, Toto Wolff has confirmed. Mercedes will also evaluate its latest upgrade package against its previous specification as it searches for answers after a difficult weekend. Mercedes hea...
Max Verstappen stayed despite Red Bull doubts: Laurent Mekies explains why
Laurent Mekies has revealed that Red Bull’s recent upgrades were not the deciding factor in Max Verstappen’s contract negotiations. Instead, discussions focused on the potential of the team’s chassis and engine projects, even while doubts remained over how quickly it could catch the frontrunners. Ve...
Red Bull make surprising admission over Max Verstappen contract talks
Laurent Mekies has revealed that Red Bull’s recent upgrades were not the deciding factor in Max Verstappen’s contract negotiations. Instead, discussions focused on the potential of the team’s chassis and engine projects, even while doubts remained over how quickly it could catch the frontrunners. Ve...
David Croft rejects FIA's software excuse: 'This falls on the FIA'
David Croft has put the blame for the chaotic formation lap at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on the FIA. The Sky Sports F1 commentator called the scenes at Sepang a "farce" and said the governing body cannot fall back on the argument that software bugs simply happen. Croft was speaking on the F...
Ferrari CEO backs Fred Vasseur but stops short of a 2027 guarantee
Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna has publicly defended Fred Vasseur and dismissed talk of a rift between the two of them but crucially stops short of confirming whether Vasseur will still be Ferrari team principal next season, even though the Frenchman's contract runs until the end of 2027. The Ferrari C...
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