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Norris reveals McLaren have 'not got close' to reaching car's full potential
Lando Norris has given an ominous warning to McLaren's Formula 1 rivals by insisting the team have not got anywhere close to reaching their full potential yet this season. His comments come despite being the class of the field during the Hungarian Grand Prix, taking his first victory of the season i...
Antonelli guaranteed to lead standings at F1's halfway point - but these drivers still lost the title
Kimi Antonelli is guaranteed to lead the Formula 1 drivers' championship at the halfway stage of the season, but history shows the Italian still has a long way to go to win his first title. After it was announced that the Bahrain Grand Prix would return to the calendar, albeit in Malaysia, the half...
Championship leader Martin finally unwinds after completing remarkable challenge
During the MotoGP summer break, Jorge Martin kept himself busy by taking on the TransPyrenees Challenge ahead of the British Grand Prix. Martin did not switch off over the past five days, instead taking on a new challenge on two wheels. This time, however, he swapped his bike for a bicycle. At the T...
Imola may host the Qatar or Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
GPblog has learned that, if the Formula 1 season were to conclude at Imola, it is not entirely out of the question that the race could still be held under the name 'Qatar Grand Prix' or 'Abu Dhabi Grand Prix'. At the same time, the likelihood of that happening is understood to be small. Formula 1 is...
'Piastri clash shows Sainz is "frustrated and miserable" with his Williams situation'
Carlos Sainz tangled with race leader Oscar Piastri when being lapped by the McLaren driver at the Hungarian Grand Prix. In the latest episode of GPblog's F1 Paddock Update, Ben Hunt and Jim Kimberley discussed the collision and Sainz's lack of apology, as he was keen to point out external factors w...
Verstappen's private jet flies to Red Bull headquarters after Hungarian GP
Max Verstappen's private jet landed in Salzburg two days after the Hungarian Grand Prix, where Red Bull’s headquarters are located. GPblog can report how long it stayed there and what the next destination is. On Tuesday, the flight-tracking information for Verstappen’s plane showed that the aircraf...
Norris warns Antonelli with a smile: 'He should feel the pressure'
Lando Norris jokingly warned championship leader Kimi Antonelli after his commanding victory at the Hungaroring on Sunday. The defending world champion claimed his first Grand Prix victory of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, showing stunning pace throughout the race. In the end, he cross...
Red Bull acknowledges: 'We didn't give Verstappen a car he could push with'
Max Verstappen was surprised to finish in second place at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies also admitted the Dutchman never had the car to push with at the Hungaroring. Verstappen finished second at the Hungarian Grand Prix. While he was never in contention for...
Mekies holds his hands up: 'We didn't give Verstappen a car he could push with'
Max Verstappen was surprised to finish in second place at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Red Bull Racing team principal Laurent Mekies also admitted the Dutchman never had the car to push with at the Hungaroring. Verstappen finished second at the Hungarian Grand Prix. While he was never in contention for...
Hamilton questions Ferrari's strategy call: 'I wouldn't have done that'
Lewis Hamilton said he would not have chosen to make a final pit stop at the Hungarian Grand Prix. According to the Briton, the decision cost him several positions. Following a late Virtual Safety Car, Ferrari decided to pit both Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton ult...
FIA makes Qatar Grand Prix decision for WEC that could be telling for F1's season
The FIA and the WEC have decided to alter the 2026 calendar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The World Endurance Championship will not travel to the Middle East in October and November this year, the FIA confirmed in an announcement on Tuesday. The Qatar 1812km and the 8 Hours of Bahr...
Inside Aston Martin's B-spec AMR26 that finally unlocked Alonso's pace
The new package introduced by Aston Martin for the Hungarian Grand Prix brought a clear step forward compared to previous races, allowing Alonso to reach Q2 for the first time this season. After a very difficult start to the season, with 0 points scored in the first half of the year and no chance of...
'Red Bull makes proposal to Verstappen camp: longer contract, no exit clause'
Red Bull Racing is reportedly working on offering Max Verstappen a new contract, according to the German newspaper Bild. The proposed deal would include a salary increase but would not contain an exit clause. Verstappen's current contract includes an exit clause that allows him to leave the team if...
Verstappen starts his summer break with a beach day celebrating Penelope's birthday
Max Verstappen is already back home after the Hungarian Grand Prix, as Formula 1 begins its summer break. Together with his family, he celebrated Penelope's birthday and spent some time at the beach. After the Hungarian Grand Prix, Formula 1 is set to go on its summer break. On-track action will ret...
Hadjar infuriated with Red Bull's RB22 in sarcastic Hungarian GP takedown
Isack Hadjar has sarcastically slammed his Red Bull RB22 after the Hungarian GP, saying the team have taken a "good step back" despite recovering two places from a P8 start in Budapest. Hadjar's teammate Max Verstappen secured an "unbelievable" P2 finish at the Hungaroring, but made clear he is also...
F1 Today | Red Bull appoint Marko successor, as Mekies delivers key development update
From Red Bull appointing their successor to Helmut Marko from Mercedes' junior driver programme, to team principal Laurent Mekies delivering a development update Max Verstappen might not entirely be pleased about - here are the main stories from today, July 27. Red Bull have officially confirmed th...
Norris explains McLaren strategy frustration after Piastri battle at Hungarian GP
Lando Norris has explained his frustrated radio message to McLaren after the papaya team denied him the opportunity to undercut teammate Oscar Piastri at the Hungarian GP. Despite eventually winning, the world champion made sure to make his feelings known on a strategy he believes could have cost Mc...
Leclerc laments Ferrari inconsistency after frustrating Hungarian GP: 'It's just strange'
Charles Leclerc has been left puzzled by Ferrari's performance swings across the last three Grands Prix, with the Scuderia struggling at the Hungarian GP - at a track many expected them to be strong - but impressing at energy-starved Silverstone and Spa. Lining up on the front row just behind event...
'Kimi Antonelli's grip on F1 title is loosening after chaotic Hungarian GP'
With the first half of the F1 season done, Mercedes' teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli is the man to beat after recovering from P7 to P3 at the Hungarian GP, and extending his title lead to 50 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton and teammate George Russell. But can the 19-year-old really hold on? That's w...
British media blown away by Lando Norris' dominant Hungarian GP victory
McLaren's love affair with the Hungarian GP goes on, as Lando Norris picked up the papaya team's first win of the season in Budapest on Sunday afternoon. Sporting upgrades at the Hungaroring, Norris converted his Pole Position into a dominant 15-second victory, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Anton...
Mekies delivers verdict Verstappen won't want to hear on Red Bull upgrades
While Max Verstappen keeps insisting that Red Bull Racing’s RB22 needs to improve, the Dutchman must seriously consider that the Austrian team may not be able to fully meet his wishes. Team boss Laurent Mekies has confirmed that Red Bull will further scale back its continuous development process. A...
'One stunning move settled the debate over who still tops the F1 grid'
Kimi Antonelli has undoubtedly been the breakthrough star of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, but Max Verstappen once again demonstrated at the Hungarian Grand Prix why he is still widely regarded as the best driver on the grid. Six wins from 11 races, nine podium finishes, with two more...
Wolff's patience wearing thin after latest Russell setback in Hungary
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted he was far from pleased after yet another issue compromised George Russell's race in Hungary. The Briton stalled on the grid at the start and dropped to the back of the field. After stalling at the start, the Briton dropped from sixth to 19th by the end of...
Marquez enjoys holiday ahead of MotoGP's British Grand Prix return
Marc Márquez is enjoying his time off the bike during the MotoGP summer break. The Ducati rider is on holiday ahead of the British Grand Prix. While the Formula 1 summer break is just about to begin, the Spanish rider is already enjoying some time away from competition. The MotoGP season will resume...
Red Bull appoints new head of junior programme from Mercedes
Red Bull has officially confirmed the appointment of Gwen Lagrue, poached from Mercedes, as Director of the Red Bull Junior Programme. He will report directly to CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies. Lagrue has established himself as one of Formula 1's most highly regarded talent scouts since takin...
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