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The history of F1 sabbaticals - How Max Verstappen could turn Red Bull exit into success
The 2027 Formula 1 grid may not contain Max Verstappen, and while that’s a disappointment for the fans, it could be wise in the long run. GPBlog understands that the four-time world champion could step away from the sport next season amid Red Bull’s struggles before returning at a later date. Versta...
McLaren fulfills wish and ends driver's F1 role with immediate effect
Pato O’Ward has gotten his wish. McLaren will no longer deploy the Mexican for Formula 1 activities with immediate effect, GPblog understands. IndyCar driver O’Ward had hoped for years for a chance in Formula 1. The ten-time race winner for Arrow McLaren in the American series eagerly accepted CEO...
Doubts around Verstappen move grow as Red Bull ‘do everything’ to keep him
Max Verstappen once again holds the drivers' market in his hands as rumours swirl of him leaving Red Bull Racing. On his podcast, MontoyAS, Juan Pablo Montoya questioned the rumours. While it is a well-known fact that Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull Racing until 2028, rumours of Verstappen...
Montoya questions Verstappen exit talk, warns ‘grass isn’t greener’
Max Verstappen once again holds the drivers' market in his hands as rumours swirl of him leaving Red Bull Racing. On his podcast, MontoyAS, Juan Pablo Montoya questioned the rumours. While it is a well-known fact that Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull Racing until 2028, rumours of Verstappen...
Sergio Perez makes remarkable Red Bull admission about Max Verstappen
Sergio Perez has given the most fascinating insight yet on what it’s like to partner with Max Verstappen. The Mexican driver was No.2 at Red Bull from 2021 to 2024 and put in arguably the best showing yet of any Verstappen teammate. Perez recorded six wins, helping the Austrian brand to two construc...
Sergio Perez warns Max Verstappen's teammates: 'The system will break you'
Sergio Perez has given the most fascinating insight yet on what it’s like to partner with Max Verstappen. The Mexican driver was No.2 at Red Bull from 2021 to 2024 and put in arguably the best showing yet of any Verstappen teammate. Perez recorded six wins, helping the Austrian brand to two construc...
Surgery successful for Bezzecchi, targets Silverstone return
Aprilia have confirmed that the surgery for Marco Bezzecchi was successful after the Italian suffered a broken collarbone during qualifying at the German Grand Prix. Bezzecchi, who led the championship for the vast majority of the first half of the season and won the opening three rounds, has recen...
Piastri dominates Norris as wet weather delays Belgian Grand Prix
As we head back to Spa-Francorchamps for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, let’s look back at the 2025 edition. Oscar Piastri managed to snag another win while battling Lando Norris for the 2025 World Drivers' Championship title. While this year's forecast shows a small chance of rain, last year the dow...
Marko finally responds to meeting with Jos Verstappen and Raymond Vermeulen
Helmut Marko is refusing to reveal what he discussed with Max Verstappen’s father, Jos, and manager Raymond Vermeulen during a visit to Amsterdam last week. A ‘leaked’ photo appeared last week claiming Marko, Vermeulen, and Verstappen Sr. had a meeting in the Netherlands. The trio were sat on a terr...
Did Verstappen’s camp demand that Red Bull bar Horner? Here’s what was going on!
A striking rumour about Max Verstappen and Christian Horner claims that the people around the Dutchman had banned the ex-team boss from the F1 paddock for months. But anyone who digs a little deeper into the matter can only conclude that something doesn’t add up. It was reported that Max Verstappen...
'Verstappen close to a McLaren deal for 2027 after all'
For now, it mostly seems like rumours, and there does not appear to be a deal between Max Verstappen and McLaren. But a British F1 website again reports that an agreement is nearing between the four-time world champion and the reigning constructors’ champions. GPblog reported a week ago on persisten...
Stella cautions power unit limits could blunt Spa performance
With only two more races before the 2026 summer break, McLaren is looking to maximise its performance during the Belgian Grand Prix. However, team principal Andrea Stella believes they may struggle. Speaking to the media, including GPblog, Stella said, “I think Spa will be an interesting track for...
McLaren targets upgrades but Stella warns Spa may punish their PU deployment
With only two more races before the 2026 summer break, McLaren is looking to maximise its performance during the Belgian Grand Prix. However, team principal Andrea Stella believes they may struggle. Speaking to the media, including GPblog, Stella said, “I think Spa will be an interesting track for...
FIA makes key F1 engine rule change to help manufacturers in 2027 and 2028
The FIA has adjusted the Formula 1 regulations for 2027 and 2028, giving the engine manufacturers more leeway in how they use their power units in the second and third years of the new engine rules. The change means F1 teams will be allowed to deploy an extra unit of each engine component for the ne...
What will the weather be like for the Belgian Grand Prix?
After two consecutive hot race weekends, the Belgian Grand Prix looks set to break the recent trend of warm, dry conditions. While both the Austrian and British Grands Prix enjoyed stable weather, this weekend's forecast suggests a more unpredictable picture. Formula 1 heads to the iconic Circuit de...
Belgian GP weather forecast: Spa braces for rain showers
After two consecutive hot race weekends, the Belgian Grand Prix looks set to break the recent trend of warm, dry conditions. While both the Austrian and British Grands Prix enjoyed stable weather, this weekend's forecast suggests a more unpredictable picture. Formula 1 heads to the iconic Circuit de...
F1 Today - More Bahrain GP doubts as Colapinto gets in trouble with England fans
Drivers were again in action at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, while there updates on the calendar and Max Verstappen's future as GPBlog runs down the best news from another day in the world of F1. GPblog has also learned from a reliable source that a return of the Bahrain GP on the first weekend o...
Linblad discovers new ambition after Goodwood appearance
Red Bull Racing may have inadvertently given itself another headache after Arvid Lindblad completed a WRC passenger drive at Goodwood. The Austrian outfit are already having to schedule Max Verstappen’s ventures to GT3 endurance racing, and now have Arvid Lindblad wanting a shot at rally. The Briti...
Red Bull face fresh driver dilemma after Arvid Lindblad revelation
Red Bull Racing may have inadvertently given themselves another headache when it comes to their drivers’ extracurricular activities. The Austrian outfit are already having to schedule Max Verstappen’s ventures to GT3 endurance racing, and now have Arvid Lindblad wanting a shot at rally. The British...
'I'm glad you won' - Argentina's France Colapinto pokes fun at England
A hero in Silverstone last weekend, Franco Colapinto faced some boos seven days on at Goodwood. The Argentine Formula 1 driver was representing Alpine at the iconic event, but also his country. In the early hours of the morning, Argentina booked their 2026 World Cup semi-final spot against England,...
Three realistic Verstappen replacements at Red Bull nobody is talking about
Should the reports that emerged in recent days prove accurate, Oscar Piastri would become Red Bull's designated successor to Max Verstappen. However, the Formula 1 grid is packed with other talented and experienced drivers who could also fit the bill. The past week has been dominated by a flurry of...
James Vowles makes brutally honest Williams admission as pressure cranks up
Williams team principal James Vowles enjoyed a rare respite from his Formula 1 struggles, but still had to reflect on a nightmare start to the season. The former Mercedes strategy director is feeling the pressure at Grove after a pointless run-out at Silverstone in both the sprint and feature races....
Bortoleto admits one scenario could change things with Verstappen: 'He probably wouldn't help me the way he does now'
Gabriel Bortoleto has reaffirmed his friendship with Max Verstappen, while openly admitting that a future title fight between the two would inevitably change the dynamic of their relationship. The Brazilian driver, now in his second Formula 1 season and his first since Audi officially completed its...
Bortoleto admits only one scenario could change his friendship with Verstappen
Gabriel Bortoleto has reaffirmed his friendship with Max Verstappen, while openly admitting that a future title fight between the two would inevitably change the dynamic of their relationship. The Brazilian driver, now in his second Formula 1 season and his first since Audi officially completed its...
MotoGP Championship standings after the German Grand Prix
The championship standings are almost unrecognisable compared to a few weeks ago with the top five riders now separated by just 24 points as we head to the summer break. Marco Bezzecchi, who once led the championship by a healthy margin, has now dropped to fourth in the strandings as Marc Marquez an...
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