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Mercedes lift lid on secret codes used during Formula 1 races
Mercedes have revealed how a series of secret codes are helping them beat the competition in Formula 1. The German manufacturer are currently on course to win the constructors' and drivers’ championships, with Kimi Antonelli leading the latter by a massive 81 points from teammate George Russell. Mer...
Why Ferrari could pick Baku for Leclerc's grid penalty
Fred Vasseur has identified the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as a likely race for Charles Leclerc to take an engine penalty. The news follows Leclerc's high-profile second-lap crash at Parabolica during Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix on September 6. Ferrari had just introduced its second power unit upgr...
Why Ferrari is picking Baku for Leclerc's grid penalty
Fred Vasseur has identified the Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Charles Leclerc to take an engine penalty, with the Ferrari driver expected to start from the back of the grid in Baku. The news follows Leclerc's high-profile second-lap crash at Parabolica during Ferrari's home Italian Grand Prix on Septemb...
Tsunoda makes painful admission over life during troubled Red Bull spell
Yuki Tsunoda opened up about how his difficult first and only season with Red Bull last year left him "exhausted", describing it as the toughest year of his entire career. In 2025, the Japanese driver received what initially seemed like the best possible news, only for it to quickly turn into a nigh...
F1 Today: Assen pours cold water on F1 rumours as Audi gets new F1-ready option
From a potential Formula 1 race in Assen in 2027 appearing increasingly unlikely despite recent paddock rumours, to Audi securing an in-house option to replace Nico Hulkenberg or Gabriel Bortoleto in the event of an emergency, here are the biggest F1 stories from Friday, 18 September. A Formula 1 ra...
Why Monaco's first-ever Sprint might actually work better than expected
The announcement that Monaco will be one of the ten Sprint venues on the 2027 calendar caught many by surprise, considering how often the circuit in the Principality is already criticised for its lack of on-track action and overtaking during races. However, could there still be some positives to tak...
Why Monaco Sprint experiment deserves more than an immediate eye-roll
The announcement that Monaco will be one of the ten Sprint venues on the 2027 calendar caught many by surprise, considering how often the circuit in the Principality is already criticised for its lack of on-track action and overtaking during races. However, could there still be some positives to tak...
Ferrari makes decision on its driver's future after six years of collaboration
Ferrari wants to continue with Dino Beganovic in 2027, the Swedish-Bosnian driver who currently competes in Formula 2. The 22-year-old will no longer be part of the Ferrari Driver Academy next year, but will remain on as a test and development driver, GPblog understands. Dino Beganovic has been part...
Norris makes one-place gain after Madrid GP as Hamilton and Verstappen draw closer
Although he was unable to convert his qualifying pole position into victory at the Madring, Lando Norris still scored highly enough to move ahead of Pierre Gasly in the season average of the F1 Power Rankings. The F1 Power Rankings aim to judge each driver's individual performance independently of t...
MotoGP drama erupts between teammates during chaotic Friday in Austria
A drama-filled Friday of MotoGP action in Austria could have consequences for two different teams. One of the most dramatic practice days of the 2026 season so far saw Pedro Acosta lay down a huge marker in front of the home crowd for his KTM team. The Spanish talent comfortably topped both sessions...
Mourinho uncovers what puts Formula 1 'one step ahead' of football
Jose Mourinho, who, like several other Real Madrid stars, was present at the Madring on race day, drew a comparison between football and Formula 1 when discussing the pressure that comes with competing at the highest level in both sports. Last weekend saw the first-ever Grand Prix take place at the...
MotoGP Practice Results: Acosta shines as Ducati star struggles
Pedro Acosta hammered home his advantage at the Red Bull Ring with a comfortable fastest time in practice. The Moto3 and Moto2 champion, who is yet to win a MotoGP race, was over a tenth clear of his closest rival, Fermin Aldeguer. The performance further impressed the home crowd, who haven’t seen t...
MotoGP halted after bizarre crash leaves Marquez completely baffled
Practice at the Austrian MotoGP was red flagged after Alex Marquez suffered a baffling Turn 1 crash. With 12 minutes to go in the timed session the Gresini rider wheelied up the hill out of the first corner, but as his front tyre came back down he lost control of his bike. Thankfully, Marquez was in...
MotoGP Austria red flagged due to bizarre Marquez crash
Practice at the Austrian MotoGP was red flagged after Alex Marquez suffered a baffling Turn 1 crash. With 12 minutes to go in the timed session the Gresini rider wheelied up the hill out of the first corner, but as his front tyre came back down he lost control of his bike. Thankfully, Marquez was in...
Rosberg proposes multiple VSC changes to prevent future Norris-style setbacks
Nico Rosberg remains a supporter of the use of the Virtual Safety Car during Grands Prix as a way of avoiding the need to deploy the conventional Safety Car every time. However, the 2016 world champion has also proposed potential solutions to prevent controversies such as the one seen at the Madrid...
Lawson reveals 'tricky' aspect of preparing for two scenarios at Red Bull
Red Bull Racing will decide early on next week who will be Max Verstappen's teammate at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Liam Lawson is preparing for both scenarios: driving for Red Bull or Racing Bulls. After Isack Hadjar suffered a wrist injury ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Lawson has served as his sub...
'Ferrari should follow Lewis Hamilton's lead more amid current dip in form'
Ferrari should listen more to Lewis Hamilton, according to GPblog's readers. The majority believe the Scuderia should follow the Briton's lead. Rumours from Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera claimed that the seven-time world champion had asked for several key figures at Ferrari to be replaced. H...
MotoGP surprise as KTM produces remarkable home-race 1-2
Eyebrows were sent skyrocketing at the Red Bull Ring as KTM utterly dominated first practice at their home race. Pedro Acosta topped the timesheets of the opening MotoGP session in Austria, but even more surprising was Pol Espargaro coming through in second. Showing just how surprising that is, Espa...
Stella confirms McLaren shifts resources to Piastri after identifying key 2026 weakness
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has confirmed the team is deploying additional engineering resources to Oscar Piastri's car, in a move that mirrors the process McLaren used to transform Lando Norris's 2025 season. Speaking after the Spanish Grand Prix, Stella identified the core of Piastri's st...
Audi finally has an in-house replacement for Hulkenberg and Bortoleto
Audi now has a driver in-house who can replace the full-time drivers Nico Hülkenberg or Gabriel Bortoleto in case of emergencies during a Grand Prix. Freddie Slater has become eligible last weekend to make his debut for the German outfit. Slater narrowly missed out on the Formula 3 title after a dif...
Wolff reveals lifelong battle with depression: 'I couldn't define what that was'
Toto Wolff has opened up about his depression. The Austrian highlighted the importance of F1 personalities speaking out on the matter and of seeking professional help. Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, the Mercedes CEO and team principal was candid about his struggle with depression. He expl...
Why Norris thinks Monaco's new Sprint format could go wrong fast for drivers
Lando Norris believes the challenge a Sprint weekend will present to the Formula 1 drivers in Monaco will make the weekend interesting. Earlier this week, Formula 1 announced its 2027 schedule. The new calendar will include 10 Sprint races compared to the previous six. What caught many fans' attenti...
Norris finds new Monaco Sprint interesting: 'Then it's game over'
Lando Norris believes the challenge a Sprint weekend will present to the Formula 1 drivers in Monaco will make the weekend interesting. Earlier this week, Formula 1 announced its 2027 schedule. The new calendar will include 10 Sprint races compared to the previous six. What caught many fans' attenti...
More clarity on possibility of F1 race in Assen after persistent rumors
A potential Formula 1 race in Assen in 2027 seems less likely than recent rumours in the paddock suggest. Although the TT Circuit has been mentioned as a possible replacement if F1 races in the Middle East were to be cancelled, GPblog has learned that Assen does not have the impression it is being c...
Azerbaijan GP schedule: why the race is a day earlier
Unlike every other race this year, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will not take place on Sunday next week. The Formula 1 weekend was already brought forward by a day following a request from the government and the race promoter in Baku. After a weekend with no racing, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is next on...
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