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Gasly's Monaco podium reinstated after successful Right of Review
Pierre Gasly has seen his third-place finish in the Monaco GP reinstated after a successful Right of Review challenge from his Alpine team to remove his penalty for speeding in the pitlane. Alpine requested a Right of Review from F1’s governing body, the FIA, following the Monaco Grand Prix, where G...
Gasly Monaco podium hope revived after Alpine clears first FIA review hurdle ahead of GPDA meeting in Barcelona
Pierre Gasly's fight to reclaim his Monaco Grand Prix podium has taken a dramatic step forward after Alpine successfully cleared the first hurdle in its FIA review request - with F1 drivers meeting today to discuss the matter with the FIA. The French driver crossed the finish line in third place on...
Pedro Acosta settles Marc Marquez vs Valentino Rossi debate with bold verdict
MotoGP supertalent Pedro Acosta has weighed in on the long-standing and divisive debate regarding who is the better motorcycle rider: Marc Marquez or Valentino Rossi? Speaking on the Gypsy Tales Podcast, Acosta opened up about many different topics over the course of three hours, ranging from his fi...
Lewis Hamilton's World Cup confession leaves England fans torn after 'It's Coming Home' moment
Lewis Hamilton has urged England fans to hold off singing "Three Lions" before the team even gets close to World Cup glory. The Ferrari driver was asked about his World Cup loyalties ahead of the tournament and responded in the most English way possible, singing the iconic "It's coming home" line fr...
Ferrari bring comprehensive F1 aero overhaul to Barcelona while Mercedes fine-tune championship leader
Ferrari have arrived at the Spanish Grand Prix with one of their most significant upgrade packages of the 2026 Formula 1 season, introducing a series of aerodynamic developments aimed at unlocking more performance across the SF-26's operating window. The Scuderia's extensive update package focuses o...
Red Bull brings a new front wing in Barcelona
Red Bull Racing has implemented some upgrades to the RB22’s front wing for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. These changes are primarily focused on the car’s aerodynamic aspects, which will be important in the fast corners of the Spanish circuit. First, the shape of the wing elements has been modi...
Russell reflects on title gap to Antonelli: 'At least 45 of those were out of my control'.
George Russell was keen to point out that many of the points he currently trails teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli by after the opening six races were the result of circumstances beyond his control. After a costly retirement in Canada and a points-less finish in Monaco following a driv...
Red Bull baffled by FIA verdict: 'Are we the fastest on the straights?'
Frustration is running deep within Red Bull. The FIA's decision to classify the Red Bull Ford power unit as the strongest on the grid sparked widespread confusion throughout the Milton Keynes camp on Thursday in Barcelona. Without saying much, Arvid Lindblad managed to perfectly capture the overall...
FIA takes Red Bull's ADUO evaluation results under review again
The FIA is currently re-examining the outcome of the preliminary ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity) evaluation, which identified Red Bull Ford Powertrains as the benchmark engine manufacturer, GPblog can confirm. GPblog reported on Sunday evening in Monaco that Formula 1's governi...
Aston Martin chooses Fernando Alonso for the 2027 season
Fernando Alonso is Aston Martin's preferred choice to remain Lance Stroll's teammate next season, GPblog understands. Should the Spaniard decide that he wants to continue racing in Formula 1 in 2027, the British team would be more than happy to offer him that opportunity. Two-time world champion Alo...
'I'll let you know' - Verstappen shuts down questions over Austria visit
Max Verstappen played down questions about his appearance in Salzburg, Austria, where he was spotted alongside manager Raymond Vermeulen meeting with Red Bull's top brass ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. The four-time world champion arrives in Barcelona on the back of a costly DNF in Monaco,...
'It doesn't make any difference to me' - Hamilton unbothered by Leclerc adopting his brakes
Lewis Hamilton has had his say on reports that teammate Charles Leclerc will adopt his brake setup this weekend in Barcelona, with the Monegasque set to switch to Carbon Industries discs following the issues he encountered in Monaco. Leclerc's outburst following his retirement at his home race just...
F1 Today | Antonelli is asked about Ayrton Senna, Hamilton causes a stir while Alonso gives retirement hint
In a busy Media Day in the Barcelona paddock, GPblog brings you the best Formula 1 news of the day. Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport's greatest icons.Fresh from securing his fifth consecu...
'I'm still very far from his level': Antonelli responds to Ayrton Senna comparisons
Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport's greatest icons. Fresh from securing his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory at Monaco, Antonelli arrives in Barcelona with a commanding 66-point lead a...
'I have to pray': MotoGP rider opens up on fears before every race start
Fabio Di Giannantonio has established himself this year as one of the strongest and most consistent riders on the current MotoGP grid. The VR46 rider, who currently sits 3rd in the overall championship standings, recently revealed that he always prays before the start of each race, but perhaps not f...
Which F1 Drivers Will Be Celebrating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Every Driver's National Team Ranked
Formula 1 and football are two of the biggest global sports on the planet, and this summer they will collide. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Formula 1 drivers will be keeping one eye on the track and another firmly fixed on football's biggest to...
'Never Say Never': Hamilton still believes in F1 title chances with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has refused to write off his chances of securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 world championship, despite finding himself 66 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli heading into the Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver arrives in Barcelona encouraged by recent progres...
Hadjar sarcastic about Red Bull as the benchmark engine: 'Have we won every race?
Max Verstappen confirmed that Red Bull Racing and the FIA are holding talks about the first ADUO assessment after Red Bull Ford Powertrains was designated as the benchmark. Isack Hadjar is equally baffled as his teammate and points out that it is still a preliminary statement from the FIA. He told ...
Fernando Alonso admits Barcelona 2026 could be his final home Formula 1 race
Fernando Alonso has revealed that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix could be his final Formula 1 appearance at the circuit, with the two-time world champion admitting he is preparing for what may be an emotional farewell in front of his home fans. The Aston Martin driver, who turns 45 la...
FIA extends with Pirelli as Formula 1’s single tyre supplier until 2028
Pirelli will continue as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier until at least the end of the 2028 season after the FIA exercised an option to extend the Italian manufacturer's existing agreement by one year. The extension was activated through a clause included in the contract signed between Pirelli, the F...
"It hurts - but I will believe for as long as possible" - Lando Norris refuses to surrender F1 title
Lando Norris refuses to give up hope that he can defend his Formula One drivers' championship, despite admitting that it has been an "incredibly hard" 2026 season so far for his McLaren team. The 2025 champion is already 98 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the standings after his Monaco Grand Prix re...
Russell bemoans back luck that has cost him victories this season as pressure builds
George Russell believes his 2026 Formula 1 campaign could look very different had circumstances outside of his control not repeatedly gone against him. The Mercedes driver has endured a frustrating run of setbacks this season, including reliability issues, unfortunate Safety Car timing and the pit l...
Leclerc stands firm on Monaco brakes criticism amid plans to match Hamilton's set-up
Charles Leclerc has doubled down on his scathing assessment of Ferrari's brake issues at the Monaco Grand Prix, after he refused to take blame for the crash which denied him a podium on home soil. The Monegasque driver crashed out behind the safety car when he looked to certain to finish third behin...
'Best track on the whole calendar!' Pedro Acosta names Phillip Island as his favourite MotoGP circuit
KTM's Pedro Acosta has named Australia's Phillip Island Circuit as his favourite on the entire MotoGP calendar. The iconic track, which is set to host its final MotoGP race this year, will be removed from the calendar next year in place of a proposed street circuit in Adelaide. In a recent episode...
Verstappen seeks answers after Red Bull ADUO benchmark revelation from FIA
Max Verstappen is keen for the FIA to reveal how they reached the conclusion that Red Bull are the benchmark for internal combustion engine development under the ADUO regulations. Although the Red Bull Power Train Project lacks the experience enjoyed by established manufacturers such as Mercedes, F...