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Antonelli vows to fight from P7 after yellow flag infringement
Kimi Antonelli is currently leading the World Drivers' Championship by 45 points. However, the Italian will be fighting from P7 after a yellow flag infringement. When asked if the yellow flag caused by Max Verstappen’s spin affected his lap, Antonelli responded, “Oh yeah, for sure. The thing is, I...
McLaren upgrades power Lando Norris to pole as Ferrari falter
Despite the Ferraris looking to have the pace for pole, it was Lando Norris who landed P1 during qualifying. Andrea Stella explained what got the McLaren driver to the top of the grid. McLaren’s team principal said, “So the main improvements from a lap time point of view that we could cash in here...
F1 adds new race to the 2026 calendar as the Bahrain GP moves to Malaysia
Formula 1 has announced that the Bahrain Grand Prix will still take place this season, but at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. As GPblog reported yesterday, the circuit near Kuala Lumpur will step in to host the Bahrain Grand Prix this season during the first weekend of October, between...
Red Bull junior heads into summer break as F2 championship leader
Campos Racing's Noel Leon won the Formula 2 feature race at the Hungaroring. Kush Maini finished in second place, while Rafael Camara completed the podium. After the race, however, Maini will be investigated for a pit lane infringement. In the drivers' standings, Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov now ho...
Hamilton and Ferrari could opt for alternative strategy after Q1 decision in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton is the only driver among the frontrunning teams to have fresh soft tyres instead of new medium tyres heading into the Hungarian Grand Prix. In Q1, Ferrari had already made a strategic decision. Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed their laps on the medium tyres to secure their place...
Aston Martin set for filming day with updated Honda power unit at the Hungaroring
The new, updated Honda power unit is set to complete its first miles next week at the Hungaroring in the Aston Martin car. Aston Martin is set for a filming day next Wednesday at the Hungaroring, where the updated Honda power unit will also be fitted to the AMR26, GPblog has learned. During a Formul...
Bottas and Perez can help Cadillac driver secure an F1 super licence through the back door
Cadillac could help Colton Herta secure a super licence this year, allowing the American to compete in Grands Prix as well. However, full-time drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas would need to make a small sacrifice, GPblog has learned. Herta would like to become a full-time Formula 1 driver, b...
Alonso encouraged by Aston Martin's new package: 'Lot more potential to unlock'
Fernando Alonso was pleased with the update package Aston Martin brought to the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Spaniard believes it can give the team good momentum heading into the remainder of the season. For the first time this season, an Aston Martin car made it through to Q2, as Alonso qualified in 1...
Hamilton hit with grid penalty: 'It's becoming difficult to hang on to that positivity'
Lewis Hamilton was hit with a three-place grid penalty after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Here's how the British driver reacted. The Briton narrowly missed out on pole position at the Hungaroring, finishing just 0.012 seconds behind Lando Norris. However, the Ferrari driver will not star...
Hamilton reacts to Hungarian GP grid penalty: 'Becoming difficult to hang on to that positivity'
Lewis Hamilton was hit with a three-place grid penalty after qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Here's how the British driver reacted. The Briton narrowly missed out on pole position at the Hungaroring, finishing just 0.012 seconds behind Lando Norris. However, the Ferrari driver will not star...
The F1 Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead after all, but in a different country
Just when you think you've seen it all in Formula 1, things could get even crazier. GPblog has heard through the rumour mill that the Bahrain Grand Prix will still go ahead in 2026, but at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Formula 1 plans to announce this Sunday that in between the Azerbaijan and Sing...
Norris claims first pole of the season as Hamilton and Antonelli hit with costly penalties
From Lando Norris' first pole position of the season in Hungary to the double grid penalties handed to Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli, here's a look at the biggest Formula 1 stories from Saturday, July 25. The reigning world champion claimed his first pole position of the season with a superb fi...
Hadjar issues damning verdict on after 'disappointing' Hungarian qualifying
Isack Hadjar was left frustrated after a disappointing qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Frenchman set to line up only eighth on the grid for Sunday's race after a difficult weekend so far for Red Bull. Speaking to GPblog among others after qualifying, Hadjar did not hide his...
Hadjar doesn't hold back after 'very disappointing' Red Bull weekend so far
Isack Hadjar was left frustrated after a disappointing qualifying session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Frenchman set to line up only eighth on the grid for Sunday's race after a difficult weekend so far for Red Bull. Speaking to GPblog among others after qualifying, Hadjar did not hide his...
Piastri makes feelings clear after Hamilton impeding: 'It was quite frustrating'
Oscar Piastri admitted his frustration after being impeded by Lewis Hamilton during his final Q3 run in Hungary, an incident that prevented him from putting together an optimal lap, although the stewards ultimately ruled in his favour. Shortly ago, the stewards handed the seven-time world champion a...
Piastri rues Hamilton impeding in qualifying: 'It was quite frustrating'
Oscar Piastri admitted his frustration after being impeded by Lewis Hamilton during his final Q3 run in Hungary, an incident that prevented him from putting together an optimal lap, although the stewards ultimately ruled in his favour. Shortly ago, the stewards handed the seven-time world champion a...
FIA hands Antonelli same verdict as Hamilton after investigation
FIA stewards have delivered their verdict following the investigation into Kimi Antonelli for the alleged yellow-flag infringement during his final Q3 run, in which the Italian improved his lap time despite Max Verstappen spinning at the final corner. The championship leader, like Lewis Hamilton, wi...
Antonelli suffers same fate as Hamilton as FIA issue verdict
FIA stewards have delivered their verdict following the investigation into Kimi Antonelli for the alleged yellow-flag infringement during his final Q3 run, in which the Italian improved his lap time despite Max Verstappen spinning at the final corner. The championship leader, like Lewis Hamilton, wi...
Hungarian GP grid updated after Hamilton and Antonelli penalties
With Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli both receiving three-place grid penalties, here's how the starting order changes for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. FIA have recently confirmed the outcome of the incident involving Hamilton and Piastri during the closing stages of Q3. After reviewing the avail...
How Hamilton and Antonelli's penalties reshape the Hungarian GP grid
With Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli both receiving three-place grid penalties, here's how the starting order changes for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. FIA have recently confirmed the outcome of the incident involving Hamilton and Piastri during the closing stages of Q3. After reviewing the avail...
Hamilton learns stewards' verdict after Piastri impeding investigation
FIA stewards have delivered their verdict following Lewis Hamilton's investigation for allegedly impeding Oscar Piastri during the closing stages of Q3 in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. As Piastri opened his final flying lap, he found Hamilton on the racing line approaching Turn 1, leaving the McL...
Verstappen beyond despair in Hungary: 'I'm already past that stage'
After qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen once again had harsh words about Red Bull Racing's issues. According to the Dutchman, something different keeps going wrong with the RB22 every weekend, while the team only manages to find the cause afterward. Verstappen endured a frustr...
Mercedes pinpoints cause of Russell's qualifying stoppage
Mercedes has confirmed the cause of the technical issue that forced George Russell to park his W17 immediately after the end of Q3 in Hungary, as the Briton is set to start Sunday's race from seventh on the grid. Speaking to GPblog among other media after qualifying, Russell revealed that a water le...
Mercedes confirms cause of Russell's qualifying technical issue
Mercedes has confirmed the cause of the technical issue that forced George Russell to park his W17 immediately after the end of Q3 in Hungary, as the Briton is set to start Sunday's race from seventh on the grid. Speaking to GPblog among other media after qualifying, Russell revealed that a water le...
Hamilton speaks out after Piastri impeding investigation
Lewis Hamilton has had his say on the impeding incident involving Oscar Piastri, with the seven-time world champion currently under investigation following the end of Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. Hamilton's hopes of securing a first pole position as a Ferrari driver were dashed in the closing mo...