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Red Bull may have to wait even longer for Hadjar's return
It is still uncertain whether Isack Hadjar will be able to make his return for Red Bull Racing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. GPblog has learned that even after the F1 race in Madrid, the team is in no hurry to bring the Frenchman back and will give him the time he needs to fully recover from his wri...
Consumer group files 'illegal' complaint against Madring over food ban ahead of inaugural Spanish GP
Spanish consumer group FACUA has filed a formal complaint against Madring's organisers over their blanket ban on fans bringing food and drink into this weekend's inaugural Spanish Grand Prix, calling the restriction 'illegal'. The complaint was submitted to Spain's Ministry of Social Rights, Consume...
Norris concedes title defense: 'I wish George the best in trying to fight Kimi'
Lando Norris has conceded ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid that his McLaren is not good enough everywhere for him to retain his Formula 1 title. The reigning world champion pointed to George Russell, not himself, as the driver best placed to challenge championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Nor...
Chaos looms at the brand-new Madring: drivers fear walls and blind corners
Formula 1 is gearing up for a unique first adventure on the brand-new Madring. The new circuit in the Spanish capital is already raising eyebrows before a single meter has been driven, with the narrow track, blind corners, and proximity of the walls giving drivers plenty of concerns and raising expe...
Alpine sends trophy back to Red Bull and considers taking case to CAS
After losing the case at the International Court of Appeal, Alpine returned the third-place trophy from the Monaco Grand Prix to Red Bull Racing on the very same day. Meanwhile, the French team is still considering further legal action, with a case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) among t...
Red Bull has big decision ahead with this driver knocking on the door
Formula 2 championship leader and Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov completed his first F1 test ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, following the constant praise he has received for his progress and performances. The Bulgarian explains what has been discussed in recent weeks since that test, with an eye on...
Russell admits a painful truth at Mercedes: Antonelli is currently better
George Russell was not looking for excuses for his deficit to Kimi Antonelli. He admitted that his Mercedes teammate is simply performing better at the moment and therefore rightfully leads the world championship by a comfortable margin. It was night and day. After a cheerful Antonelli addressed th...
Audi confirms launching appeal for Monza incident
Audi has confirmed that the team submitted an appeal within the required time limit over Yuki Tsunoda not receiving a penalty at the Italian Grand Prix for causing an additional formation lap. "Following the Italian Grand Prix, the team raised a concern regarding the application of Article B5.9.4, w...
Verstappen claims it's easy to jump in the 2026 cars: his teammate isn't so sure
Liam Lawson does not necessarily agree with Max Verstappen's take on the 2026 Formula 1 car being too simple to drive. Speaking to the BBC, the four-time world champion said that Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda's ability to adapt to different cars following Isack Hadjar's injury and the temporary switch at...
Verstappen's F1 car take challenged by teammate Lawson: 'Definitely not simple'
Liam Lawson does not necessarily agree with Max Verstappen's take on the 2026 Formula 1 car being too simple to drive. Speaking to the BBC, the four-time world champion said that Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda's ability to adapt to different cars following Isack Hadjar's injury and the temporary switch at...
Hamilton's key wish not yet sorted at Ferrari after Leclerc incident at Monza
Lewis Hamilton says they have had a good discussion with his teammate Charles Leclerc after the Italian Grand Prix, but no clear rules of engagement are in place yet at Ferrari. Leclerc pushed wide Hamilton in Turn 2 after the start of the Italian Grand Prix. The Briton also ended up in the gravel,...
Leclerc confirms medical update after big Italian Grand Prix crash
Charles Leclerc is fine after his hard crash at the Italian Grand Prix, he confirmed in Madrid. During the opening laps of last Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, Leclerc hit the wall hard after losing control of his Ferrari while exiting the Parabolica. It was a heavy impact, the Monegasque driver explai...
Leclerc reveals private Hamilton conversation that settled Monza fallout
Charles Leclerc has played down any suggestion of tension with Lewis Hamilton following their first-lap clash at Monza, explaining that the matter was settled between the Ferrari teammates after they discussed the incident and cleared the air. What was supposed to be a celebratory home weekend for F...
Antonelli's Mercedes contract blocks two-wheel plan with Valentino Rossi
MotoGP title challenger Marco Bezzecchi has opened up on his close relationship with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli. The pair of Italians are competing for the title in the top tiers of two-wheeled and four-wheeled racing and could well make history this season. Antonelli is currently...
Martin Brundle unleashes social media rant after nightmare flight to Madrid
Martin Brundle has taken to social media to vent his frustration after being caught up in a nightmare situation at Heathrow Airport. The former Formula 1 driver strongly criticised the handling of the disruption after spending more than nine hours stranded on board a British Airways aircraft. The Sk...
Tsunoda makes intentions crystal clear over his F1 future in 2027
Yuki Tsunoda has no intention of spending 2027 on the sidelines as a reserve driver once again. After completing his temporary run with Racing Bulls, the Japanese driver hopes to secure a full-time seat on the Formula 1 grid for next season. The Japanese driver, who was left without a full-time seat...
Marc Marquez reveals why he shared shocking MotoGP injury photo
Marc Marquez has opened up about the injury photo that stunned MotoGP. The nine-time champion posted several behind-the-scenes shots from the start of the season on his Instagram feed, but one understandably drew all the attention. Hanging from a piece of training gear with his arms aloft, the incre...
Verstappen hits the wall twice during his opening laps at the Madring
Max Verstappen has already completed his first virtual laps on the Madring, but it won’t have filled him with much confidence. In a Red Bull Racing simulation, things go completely wrong for the Dutchman almost immediately. Fortunately for Verstappen, this attempt won’t count for anything next weeke...
Alonso offers cryptic update on 2027 future with trademark humour
Fernando Alonso has taken advantage of his home Grand Prix weekend to provide an update on his Formula 1 future ahead of 2027, although the Spaniard stopped short of revealing too much about his plans. The two-time world champion is yet to make a final decision on whether he will remain on the Formu...
Alonso adds touch of trademark humour as he addresses 2027 F1 future
Fernando Alonso has taken advantage of his home Grand Prix weekend to provide an update on his Formula 1 future ahead of 2027, although the Spaniard stopped short of revealing too much about his plans. The two-time world champion is yet to make a final decision on whether he will remain on the Formu...
Williams talent Luke Browning reveals valuable advice he received from Verstappen
Luke Browning has received clear advice from Max Verstappen for the rest of his career: don’t overthink behind the wheel. Speaking to GPblog, the Williams reserve driver says what stuck with him most is how important Verstappen thinks it is for a driver to trust their talent and instinct. This seas...
Bearman delivers verdict on whether he could beat Verstappen in karts
Oliver Bearman has shared his thoughts on Max Verstappen's upcoming karting challenge against around 100 competitors, as well as whether he believes he could beat the Dutchman in a head-to-head karting battle. Verstappen will return to his karting roots on 16 September for the ‘Max vs 100’ challenge...
Bearman makes his call on potential karting showdown with Verstappen
Oliver Bearman has shared his thoughts on Max Verstappen's upcoming karting challenge against around 100 competitors, as well as whether he believes he could beat the Dutchman in a head-to-head karting battle. Verstappen will return to his karting roots on 16 September for the ‘Max vs 100’ challenge...
Marc Marquez plays down chances as Jorge Martin senses Misano opportunity
Marc Marquez is playing down his chances at the San Marino Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin is bolstering his. Martin heads into Round 14 of the MotoGP World Championship top of the standings with a 19-point lead over Marquez in second. That gap closed considerably last time out in Aragon as Marquez w...
Madring disruption fears grow: ‘I'll put put my money on the red flag’
Pierre Gasly is ready to bet that the layout of the Madring will lead to red flags during the weekend, with the nature of Formula 1's newest circuit already emerging as one of the main talking points. Speaking to GPblog and other media ahead of the weekend, the Frenchman went a step further by predi...