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McLaren warns rivals over upgrade package after nightmare weekend

McLaren still believes in the major upgrade package introduced in Azerbaijan, even though the result on the streets of Baku was very disappointing. The British team expects to see more effect from the extensive changes to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s cars this weekend in Malaysia during the Bahr...

Mercedes plots 'decent step forward' with Malaysia upgrade

Mercedes hopes to make a 'decent step forward' with the updates it will introduce over the coming weeks. Immediately after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the current Formula 1 tripleheader continues with the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, followed by the Singapore Grand Prix. Mercedes currently has a f...

Colapinto in the Alpine simulator in the middle of the night after Baku weekend

Alpine has found a unique way to prepare Franco Colapinto for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Argentine flew to the team's Enstone factory after the race in Baku, where he was already in the simulator at 5:00am, as Alpine wanted Colapinto to start getting used to the time difference right aw...

Alonso shocks his fans in latest Aston Martin announcement video

Fernando Alonso scared his fans in Aston Martin's announcement on social media. Ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, Aston Martin has confirmed its driver line-up for the upcoming Formula 1 season. Alonso and Lance Stroll will stay with the Silverstone-based team next year. In a video shared...

Alonso makes decision about his future in Formula 1

Fernando Alonso will continue in Formula 1 in 2027. The Spaniard has made his decision, and signed a contract extension with Aston Martin. Alonso originally said that he would make his decision during the summer break, but it took longer than expected. Meanwhile, Aston Martin was willing to wait for...

Ferrari shares new statement amid rumours over Vasseur's future

Ferrari has reacted to the rumors regarding Formula 1 team principal Frederic Vasseur's future with the Italian outfit. Since the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, GPblog has heard growing rumors in the paddock that the Frenchman could be replaced by an Italian. Following an interview with Christia...

Hamilton questions Ferrari's slow response: 'What happened?'

Lewis Hamilton was unhappy with Ferrari's reaction to Alex Albon's crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as team radio footage showed. Around the halfway point of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with 20 laps to go, Albon's crash into the wall at Turn 5 led to a Safety Car after yellow flags were initially...

Hamilton questioned Ferrari's slow response to Safety Car: 'Was no one watching'

Lewis Hamilton was unhappy with Ferrari's reaction to Alex Albon's crash at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as team radio footage showed. Around the halfway point of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with 20 laps to go, Albon's crash into the wall at Turn 5 led to a Safety Car after yellow flags were initially...

Verstappen designs his ideal F1 weekend: 'Get rid of at least that'

Max Verstappen has revealed which weekend format he thinks would work best for Formula 1. However, the Dutchman understands what drives the competition to introduce more Sprints, for example. Speaking on the P1 with Matt & Tommy YouTube channel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion was asked what...

Lewis Hamilton: 'I don't know who is doing that, but out'

Lewis Hamilton has questioned the people behind designing circuits for the Formula 1 calendar. The seven-time world champion does not understand how tracks with no overtaking opportunities were designed. Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the grid travelled to the Madring in the Spanish capital, wh...

Lewis Hamilton hits out circuit designers: 'It's frustrating'

Lewis Hamilton has questioned the people behind designing circuits for the Formula 1 calendar. The seven-time world champion does not understand how tracks with no overtaking opportunities were designed. Ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the grid travelled to the Madring in the Spanish capital, wh...

Villeneuve brutally tears apart Ocon’s F1 career despite strong Baku result

Former F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve has taken a firm stance on Esteban Ocon and his Formula 1 career, after the Frenchman himself admitted that he is a ‘free agent’ ahead of next season. Ahead of the Baku weekend, Ocon admitted that his future in Formula 1 remains uncertain, despite subsequently sec...

Formula 1 is working on a major change set to completely transform overtaking

Formula 1 wants to introduce a push-to-pass system for the next generation of engines. Discussions are currently underway between the teams and the FIA about the exact form in which this feature should be used, GPblog understands. For years, Formula 1 had the drag reduction system (DRS). If a drive...

Williams brings renowned K-pop star into F1 with special collaboration

Williams has announced a new collaboration with K-pop star TZUYU and popular anime series DAN DA DAN, bringing together the worlds of Formula 1, music and anime in a unique project. The collaboration will feature an official theme song performed by TZUYU, adding another dimension to the partnership....

After four years under Fred Vasseur, Ferrari is still no closer to the title

Frederic Vasseur’s position as team principal at Ferrari is under pressure once again. Despite sitting second in the standings, rumors about his future are swirling. An analysis of Ferrari under Vasseur and why he still doesn’t enjoy full confidence. At Ferrari, only one thing matters: the world ti...

Bottas was not to blame for his Baku crash as worrying scenario detailed

Valtteri Bottas has shed light on the strange circumstances behind his last-lap crash in Baku, revealing that an issue with his Cadillac’s systems may have played a key role in bringing his race to a premature end. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix ended in a rather unusual way for Finnish driver, who saw h...

Mercedes has its 2027 lineup set and picks this third driver

Mercedes will line up in 2027 with the same drivers as this season. That means that alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, the Dane Frederik Vesti will, in principle, serve as the third driver, GPblog understands. Mercedes has never made a secret of its desire to continue next year with...

Viral fan footage reveals Stroll interaction with a marshal moments after Baku DNF

Lance Stroll’s retirement from the Azerbaijan GP was followed by footage captured by fans trackside in Baku, showing the Canadian driver exchanging words with a marshal shortly after getting out of his car. Stroll’s Azerbaijan GP ended prematurely after Aston Martin instructed him to stop his car f...

Stroll caught on camera in viral exchange with a marshal after Azerbaijan GP DNF

Lance Stroll’s retirement from the Azerbaijan GP was followed by footage captured by fans trackside in Baku, showing the Canadian driver exchanging words with a marshal shortly after getting out of his car. Stroll’s Azerbaijan GP ended prematurely after Aston Martin instructed him to stop his car f...