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Aston Martin break curfew with late shift to prepare crucial Hungary GP upgrade

Aston Martin has used its first Formula 1 curfew exemption of the 2026 season, as the team endured a late night to prepare it's much-anticipated upgraded car at the Hungarian Grand Prix.  An FIA document confirmed that Aston Martin personnel associated with the operation of the car remained inside t...

Red Bull stays tight-lipped, but Albon confirms engineer news

Red Bull Racing is yet to officially confirm it, but Alex Albon revealed while answering GPblog's questions that Tom Hart will not be joining Williams. Instead, he will remain with Red Bull Racing, where he is set to become Max Verstappen's next race engineer. The Grove-based outfit thought it had s...

MotoGP silly season continues: The best riders still on the market

The biggest pieces have fallen into place, but the MotoGP silly season is yet to conclude, with plenty of seats still up for grabs across the grid. These talented riders are still waiting to have their places on the grid confirmed for the upcoming season. Missing from this list are riders who alread...

Verstappen confirms Red Bull's 'Macarena' wing decision ahead of the Hungarian GP

Max Verstappen has confirmed that Red Bull Racing's 'Macarena' wing is ready for the Hungarian Grand Prix. After it contributed to multiple incidents involving Verstappen at the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone, Red Bull reverted to its regular rear wing concept at Spa-Francorchamps. Isack Hadjar was a...

Russell relieved: 'Now I can focus on driving fast'

George Russell says he is relieved that his driving style was not responsible for the issues he has experienced in recent weeks, he explained ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. After experiencing issues once again at the Belgian Grand Prix, Russell told GPblog, among others, that Mercedes had identi...

Russell relieved as Mercedes finds out his driving style was not the issue

George Russell says he is relieved that his driving style was not responsible for the issues he has experienced in recent weeks, he explained ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. After experiencing issues once again at the Belgian Grand Prix, Russell told GPblog, among others, that Mercedes had identi...

Antonelli cautious about calling himself the best: 'But I'm definitely among them'

Kimi Antonelli did not claim to be the best himself, but believes he belongs among the very best so far in the 2026 season. After another commanding victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, Antonelli comfortably leads the drivers' standings ahead of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. He holds a 45-point a...

Verstappen shares new update on his future with Red Bull Racing

Max Verstappen said he feels good about his future, but has no definitive decision to share on that front at the Hungaroring. A year ago, Verstappen confirmed ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix that he would remain with Red Bull Racing for the 2026 season. That was not the case this year, although he...

Albon hoped he could steal Verstappen's 'next race engineer'

Alex Albon is disappointed that Tom Hart will not join Williams. The Thai-British driver confirmed that answering GPblog's question at the Hungaroring. James Urwin, Albon's current race engineer, is set to move into a factory-based role within Williams. The change is intended to give him a better wo...

'Formula 1 considers Malaysia return amid the ongoing Middle East conflict'

The Malaysian Grand Prix is reportedly in the mix for a return to the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. Formula 1 and the FIA are currently exploring various alternatives in case races in the Middle East cannot go ahead due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The Sepang track is considered one of the mai...

FIA issue heartfelt tribute after former F3 driver dies aged just 21

The FIA has paid tribute following the death of racing driver Zdenek Chovanek, who competed in Formula 3 during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Chovanek has passed away at the age of just 21. Following the news of Chovanek's death, the FIA shared a tribute on social media, extending its deepest sympathie...

Key Red Bull figure back in Hungary after missing Silverstone and Spa

Red Bull's chief engineer for car engineering, Paul Monaghan, has returned to the paddock at the Hungaroring after missing the previous two Grands Prix, GPblog can confirm. The British engineer missed the rounds at Silverstone and, more recently, Spa last week, amid growing talk of a possible exit f...

Stroll makes honest admission: 'I've had some pretty bad cars over the years'

Lance Stroll admitted he has not been particularly affected mentally by the AMR26's lack of competitiveness this season, saying he is used to driving cars that have been far from fighting for victories throughout much of his career. Aston Martin heads to Hungary with its first major upgrade package...

Bortoleto makes feelings clear: 'Do you see Verstappen being slow?'

Gabriel Bortoleto believes Formula 1's champions remain as competitive as ever and will always find a way to adapt and extract performance, regardless of the regulations, even if the current rules have significantly changed the way the cars are driven. The Belgian Grand Prix reignited the debate tha...

Rossi can be 'intimidating', says VR46's new rider: 'I can call him at any moment'

Although it has yet to be officially announced, Fermin Aldeguer is set to ride for Valentino Rossi's team next season. The young Spaniard says being around the Italian legend feels a bit intimidating. Aldeguer already has a contract with Ducati for next season. As the Spaniard is still competing for...

All F1 rookies confirmed for the Hungarian Grand Prix FP1 session

The opening practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix will see several full-time drivers, including representatives from both the frontrunning teams and the midfield, hand over their cars to rookie drivers. Here is the full list of the young talents set to take to the track during Friday afternoo...

'What I saw was not Formula 1': Perez blasts current F1 regulations

Sergio Perez has shared his views on the quality of racing seen at Spa, while also reflecting on Formula 1's new era so far. The Mexican believes there is still plenty of work to do to bring the sport back to where it should be. Although the regulatory changes introduced after the opening rounds hav...

F1 rules come once again under fire: 'What I saw was not Formula 1'

Sergio Perez has shared his views on the quality of racing seen at Spa, while also reflecting on Formula 1's new era so far. The Mexican believes there is still plenty of work to do to bring the sport back to where it should be. Although the regulatory changes introduced after the opening rounds hav...