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Madring safety concerns put under the microscope ahead of F1 debut
Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack has discussed whether the layout of the new Madring circuit, which is set to make its Formula 1 debut this weekend, could really pose any potential safety concerns. Concerns over potential interruptions at the Madring have already emerged ahead of Form...
Elkann puts Vasseur 'under observation' as Italian press questions Ferrari's leadership after Monza
Ferrari chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna were both in attendance at the circuit on Sunday at Monza, and the familiar discussion about Fred Vasseur's future has returned in the Italian press following a home Grand Prix that yielded just eight points despite the team arriving with major ex...
Alonso rules out retirement call at Madrid but targets rare Aston Martin result: 'There are opportunities'
Fernando Alonso has no plans to announce his Formula 1 retirement during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the brand-new Madring circuit. But looking ahead to the race in Madrid, Alonso believes the AMR26 can have a better outing given the inherent chassis-dependent layout of the track. The 45-year...
Madring's 22 corners could expose exactly the 'numb cars' problem Verstappen warned about
Max Verstappen's criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 cars as "numb" to driver inputs faces its most revealing test yet, with the paddock arriving at Madrid's brand-new Madring circuit for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix on its 22-corner layout this weekend. The four-time world champion's frustration cr...
Mercedes banking on its ace despite mounting threat
Mercedes is confident that its current lead in the F1 championship, combined with the major upgrade package and the engine update coming later this season, should be enough to secure both world titles. GPblog has learned that the German team is factoring in a scenario where it may not have the faste...
Severe crash for Leclerc: key health update and news on damage to his Ferrari
Important news about Charles Leclerc: the Ferrari driver is still feeling well after his heavy crash at Monza and will not incur any penalties related to potential damage to his engine and gearbox, GPblog has learned. Leclerc crashed as early as the second lap of last Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. E...
Why Madring's walls could turn Spanish GP into red flag lottery
Head of Madring medical centre Isabel Omaque has warned that the Madrid Grand Prix could be particularly susceptible to red flags this weekend due to the circuit's extremely limited run-off areas. Madrid's new circuit will present drivers with a particularly unforgiving challenge, with its semi-stre...
Madring's unforgiving layout raises red flag fears for F1 debut
Head of Madring medical centre Isabel Omaque has warned that the Madrid Grand Prix could be particularly susceptible to red flags this weekend due to the circuit's extremely limited run-off areas. Madrid's new circuit will present drivers with a particularly unforgiving challenge, with its semi-stre...
Verstappen and Alonso discuss Le Mans partnership: 'We've talked about it'
Max Verstappen has revealed that he has spoken to Fernando Alonso about teaming up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the four-time world champion also telling BBC Sport that the race he has enjoyed most in 2026 was not even in Formula 1.Asked directly about a potential Le Mans partnership with the t...
F1 Today | Red Bull signs Raikkonen Junior as Verstappen lifts lid on talks with rival teams
From Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin joining the Red Bull Junior Team to Max Verstappen confirming talks with Mercedes and McLaren before deciding to stay with Red Bull, here are the main Formula 1 stories from 9 September. Robin Raikkonen has taken an important step in his young career after officially...
F1 Today | Robin Raikkonen enters Red Bull ranks as Verstappen confirms Mercedes and McLaren talks
From Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin joining the Red Bull Junior Team to Max Verstappen confirming talks with Mercedes and McLaren before deciding to stay with Red Bull, here are the main Formula 1 stories from 9 September. Robin Raikkonen has taken an important step in his young career after officially...
Colapinto unable to hold back tears after costly Monza mistake
Franco Colapinto was unable to hold back the tears after the Italian Grand Prix, frustrated by the mistake he made at the start which ultimately compromised his chances of achieving an even better result, despite still managing to finish in the points. While Pierre Gasly produced something remarkabl...
Russell given brutal verdict after Antonelli Monza defeat: 'It's embarrassing'
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has described as "embarrassing" that George Russell finished the Italian Grand Prix behind race winner Kimi Antonelli, despite his Mercedes teammate having started from the back of the grid. Kimi Antonelli's memorable achievement at his home Grand Prix in Monz...
Verstappen sees Tsunoda and Lawson as proof of wider F1 issue: 'No disrespect, but...'
Max Verstappen cited Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson as examples to explain how the current generation of Formula 1 cars is limiting drivers' ability to make the difference with their individual skills behind the wheel. In conversation with the BBC, Verstappen attempted to explain which aspects of the...
Spanish GP next: Full schedule for F1's first Madrid weekend
Everything is ready for the debut of Madrid's brand-new circuit, with Spain set to take centre stage once again after already hosting a Grand Prix in Barcelona earlier this year. Below is the full schedule for the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. With a dramatic weekend at Monza now in the books, featuri...
No Verstappen or Hamilton as FIA puts Madrid heroes in the spotlight
The FIA has published the schedule for the drivers' and team principals' press conferences ahead of the brand-new Madrid Grand Prix, which is set to make its Formula 1 calendar debut this weekend. As expected, the Spanish drivers have been given plenty of prominence. After 45 years of waiting since...
Madrid F1 weather forecast: Heat set to shape Spanish Grand Prix weekend
Formula 1 arrives in Madrid this weekend with heat and expected to be the defining weather factor at the Spanish Grand Prix. Current forecasts indicate a dry, increasingly hot three-day programme at the Madring circuit, continuing the late-summer conditions teams and drivers faced at last weekend’s...
Vettel reveals he misses racing after emotional Schumacher tribute, but rules out F1 comeback
Sebastian Vettel has admitted that driving Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002 at Monza reminded him how much he misses racing, but the four-time World Champion insists he has no intention of returning to Formula 1 as a driver. "I felt so comfortable in the car and I know deep down how much I miss it...
Like father, like son: Robin Räikkönen joins Red Bull driver academy
Robin Räikkönen, the son of 2007 Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen, has officially signed with the Red Bull Junior Team. The highly regarded young Finn is set to enter the Austrian outfit's renowned driver development programme starting in 2027. Widely viewed as one of the most exciting kartin...
Norris barely able to stand after gruelling Italian GP as heat hazard debate intensifies
Reigning world champion Lando Norris was left visibly struggling to stand during his post-race interview at the Italian Grand Prix, telling reporters he was "seeing a lot of stars" after one of the most physically demanding races of the 2026 season. In a television interview after Sunday's race, Nor...
Verstappen confirms serious talks with Mercedes and McLaren
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he held serious talks with both Mercedes and McLaren about his future in Formula 1. The Dutchman spoke with Mercedes last year and with McLaren this year, but ultimately decided to extend his stay at Red Bull Racing. Verstappen’s future has regularly been a topic o...
Red Bull mock the FIA's ADUO ruling on social media: 'The benchmark F1 engine wasn't in the business plan'
Red Bull Racing have turned their frustration with the FIA's ADUO ruling into a public social media campaign, posting a series of mocking messages that poke fun at the governing body's conclusion that they produce Formula 1's most powerful engine. Posting on X after last weekend's Italian Grand Prix...
Ferrari removed Hamilton's 'rules of engagement' criticism from audio files sent to media after Monza
Ferrari removed a comment from Lewis Hamilton from the audio files distributed to on-site media after the Italian Grand Prix, with the file uploaded by Ferrari editing out the seven-time world champion's suggestion that rules of engagement could be needed going forward. Hamilton's post-race remarks...
Marc Marquez welcomes threat that Valentino Rossi ‘would have rejected’
Marc Marquez encouraged Ducati to sign his rapid 2027 teammate Pedro Acosta, according to one of his former team members at Honda. Marquez will be racing alongside MotoGP’s hottest prospect next season when his fellow Spaniard joins him in Italy. A champion in Moto2 and Moto3, Acosta has long been l...
Verstappen sees an opportunity in Madrid to get Red Bull to the front quickly
Red Bull Racing heads to the Spanish Grand Prix with a fair bit of uncertainty. Max Verstappen still took a podium in Monza, but the new circuit in Madrid makes it hard to gauge where the RB22 will stand this coming weekend. On the other hand, the Dutchman also sees opportunities in the unknown fact...
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