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Red Bull is considering a temporary transfer for Lawson after his strong performances
After his excellent performances at Red Bull Racing, there seems to be no doubt left: Liam Lawson also deserves a seat at Racing Bulls in 2027, alongside Arvid Lindblad. For talent Nikola Tsolov, a temporary solution further afield beckons. Liam Lawson can look back with great satisfaction on his te...
No rain, no heat, but Baku weekend has another weather factor to watch
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix is fast approaching, with another crucial weekend in the championship battle on the horizon. With the title race entering an increasingly important phase, all eyes will be on Baku as the drivers return to the streets of the Azerbaijani capital. Here is the latest weather fo...
Patrese delivers Ferrari reality check as Horner question takes centre stage
Former F1 driver Riccardo Patrese has analysed Ferrari’s difficult period this season, while also discussing Frederic Vasseur’s position and whether replacing him with Christian Horner would be the ideal choice. The Prancing Horse finds itself in a delicate phase of the season after a strong first h...
'Max vs 100' suddenly looks easy after Montoya reveals ultimate karting proposal
Following the spectacular ‘Max vs 100’ challenge organised by Red Bull at Silverstone, in which Max Verstappen had to take on and beat 100 amateur karters, Juan Pablo Montoya has now raised the bar even further with a related proposal. Last week, the four-time world champion swapped his RB22 for a k...
'Max vs 100' suddenly looks small after wild new challenge suggested
Following the spectacular ‘Max vs 100’ challenge organised by Red Bull at Silverstone, in which Max Verstappen had to take on and beat 100 amateur karters, Juan Pablo Montoya has now raised the bar even further with a related proposal. Last week, the four-time world champion swapped his RB22 for a k...
Mercedes without Wolff in Baku: team principal absent for the Grand Prix
Toto Wolff will not be present at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix next weekend. GPblog has learned that the Mercedes team principal will skip the race in Baku. Mercedes is entering an important phase of the Formula 1 season in Azerbaijan, but will do so without Wolff in his familiar spot in the garage. T...
Pedro Acosta surprisingly ranked above Marc Marquez by MotoGP rival
KTM development rider Pol Espargaro has given a fascinating insight into MotoGP’s newest race winner - Pedro Acosta. The Spaniard took victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, his first since his Moto2 championship season. Already on his way to Ducati next season, the KTM rider has long been seen as a fu...
McLaren rewrites its visual identity with remarkable nod to Bruce McLaren
McLaren has unveiled a refreshed identity as part of the brand’s latest evolution, bringing its automotive and racing operations closer together while drawing on its heritage and looking towards the future. The main change introduced by McLaren’s new brand identity is the ‘McLaren’ wordmark, inspire...
McLaren brings back a piece of its past in new brand identity revamp
McLaren has unveiled a refreshed identity as part of the brand’s latest evolution, bringing its automotive and racing operations closer together while drawing on its heritage and looking towards the future. The main change introduced by McLaren’s new brand identity is the ‘McLaren’ wordmark, inspire...
Formula 1 accounts reveal Domenicali’s £8m earnings and growing costs
Formula 1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali earned £7.9 million in 2025, according to Formula 1 Management’s latest annual report. The Italian has led the sport since January 2021, following a long career at Ferrari that included seven years as team principal. Although Domenicali is n...
Marc Marquez warned Ducati problem is ‘nothing new’ after Austria setback
Marc Marquez’s concerns over his Ducati have been echoed by Fabio Di Giannantonio in worrying fashion. The nine-time world champion saw his hopes of a tenth take a blow in Austria as he only finished fifth in the Grand Prix, handing the title lead back to Jorge Martin. Martin made easy work of Marqu...
Wolff issues firm reality check ahead of Baku: 'Strengthened or lost'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has issued a stern reality check to his squad ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, warning that recent positive results will count for nothing as Formula 1 kicks off an intense run-in to the season finale. The Silver Arrows enter the streets of Baku riding a wave of...
Steiner delivers blunt verdict on Verstappen's 2026 season: 'He will be on the podium, but I think that's the limit'
Guenther Steiner has predicted that Max Verstappen will not win a single grand prix during the 2026 Formula 1 season, arguing that Red Bull's package is not competitive enough. The former Haas team principal made the prediction on The Red Flags Podcast following the Spanish Grand Prix. Asked during...
MotoGP injury news: World Champion to miss two races
Honda have ruled Joan Mir out of the next two events in Japan and Indonesia. The 2020 MotoGP world champion will miss the first two races of the Asian flyaways as the team investigate an issue which saw him fail to take part in the Austrian Grand Prix. A team statement from HRC read: “Following medi...
FIA calls up Red Bull in Baku after decision regarding Verstappen’s teammate
Red Bull Racing has been summoned by the FIA for the official press conferences around the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Both Isack Hadjar and team principal Laurent Mekies may take a seat in Baku. Hadjar will face the press on Wednesday, a day before he makes his return alongside Max Verstappen following...
Verstappen deeply impressed by Le Mans winner after missed F1 opportunity
Max Verstappen has great admiration for Robert Kubica and the way he worked his way back to the top after his serious rally accident. The Dutchman follows his performances in the World Endurance Championship closely and says he was especially impressed by the Pole’s victory in the 24 Hours of Le Man...
Hadjar gets the green light: Red Bull confirms Baku return after wrist injury
Isack Hadjar will return to the cockpit for Red Bull Racing at this week’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, ending his three-race stint on the sidelines following a fractured wrist. The 21-year-old Frenchman has been cleared to race alongside Max Verstappen on the unforgiving streets of Baku after successfull...
McLaren brings biggest Baku upgrade as Marshall predicts four-way battle for victory
McLaren will bring its most significant upgrade package of the second half of the 2026 season to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with a new floor, fresh aerodynamic parts and the return of the rotating 'Macarena' H-Wing all confirmed for the MCL40 in Baku. The reigning constructors' champion heads to Bak...
Ferrari takes Baku penalty now while Mercedes waits: why two teams chose opposite engine strategies
Ferrari and Mercedes face the same engine penalty dilemma heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix but have arrived at opposite solutions. Ferrari is absorbing Charles Leclerc's grid penalty at Baku with a fresh power unit , while Mercedes is banking George Russell's until the Americas triple-heade...
Verstappen goes 14 races without a win as he returns to the track he dominated last year
Max Verstappen arrives at the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 14 races into the season without a single victory, heading back to the Baku City Circuit, where he converted pole position into a commanding win and his sixth career Grand Slam 12 months ago. Verstappen was never headed in last year's race, le...
F1 Today: Ferrari reveal Hamilton plan as another race abandons UAE
From motorsport moving out of the Middle East to driver developments in the US and at Red Bull, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from today. Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the team's remaining 2026 upgrades will not be enough to consistently fight for points and that mi...
'Defeating Marquez on equal machinery' made the biggest 2027 MotoGP transfer happen
KTM CEO Gottfried Neumeister revealed that Pedro Acosta's desire to defeat Marc Marquez on equal machinery led to his decision to switch to Ducati for the 2027 MotoGP season. Entering the upcoming MotoGP season, a major regulation change will introduce new 850cc bikes and Pirelli tyres. Next year, A...
Formula 1 races officially shortened as FIA confirms major 2027 change
It’s now official: Formula 1 races will be shorter from 2027. The FIA confirmed on Monday that the maximum race distance will be reduced from 305 to 290 kilometres starting next season. This makes official a change that GPblog was the first to report earlier this year. During the third meeting of th...
Formula 1 confirms major decision: races will be shorter from 2027
It’s now official: Formula 1 races will be shorter from 2027. The FIA confirmed on Monday that the maximum race distance will be reduced from 305 to 290 kilometres starting next season. This makes official a change that GPblog was the first to report earlier this year. During the third meeting of th...
MotoGP leader shares key surgery decision update in quest to dethrone Marquez
Jorge Martin says he will not undergo surgery after finishing on the podium at the Austrian Grand Prix. After the weekend at Misano, the Aprilia rider said he would decide whether to undergo surgery after the Sprint at the Red Bull Ring. The 2024 MotoGP world champion has now decided against surgery...
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