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'I'll let you know' - Verstappen shuts down questions over Austria visit
Max Verstappen played down questions about his appearance in Salzburg, Austria, where he was spotted alongside manager Raymond Vermeulen meeting with Red Bull's top brass ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. The four-time world champion arrives in Barcelona on the back of a costly DNF in Monaco,...
'It doesn't make any difference to me' - Hamilton unbothered by Leclerc adopting his brakes
Lewis Hamilton has had his say on reports that teammate Charles Leclerc will adopt his brake setup this weekend in Barcelona, with the Monegasque set to switch to Carbon Industries discs following the issues he encountered in Monaco. Leclerc's outburst following his retirement at his home race just...
F1 Today | Antonelli is asked about Ayrton Senna, Hamilton causes a stir while Alonso gives retirement hint
In a busy Media Day in the Barcelona paddock, GPblog brings you the best Formula 1 news of the day. Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport's greatest icons.Fresh from securing his fifth consecu...
'I'm still very far from his level': Antonelli responds to Ayrton Senna comparisons
Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport's greatest icons. Fresh from securing his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory at Monaco, Antonelli arrives in Barcelona with a commanding 66-point lead a...
'I have to pray': MotoGP rider opens up on fears before every race start
Fabio Di Giannantonio has established himself this year as one of the strongest and most consistent riders on the current MotoGP grid. The VR46 rider, who currently sits 3rd in the overall championship standings, recently revealed that he always prays before the start of each race, but perhaps not f...
Which F1 Drivers Will Be Celebrating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Every Driver's National Team Ranked
Formula 1 and football are two of the biggest global sports on the planet, and this summer they will collide. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway across the United States, Canada and Mexico, Formula 1 drivers will be keeping one eye on the track and another firmly fixed on football's biggest to...
'Never Say Never': Hamilton still believes in F1 title chances with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has refused to write off his chances of securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 world championship, despite finding himself 66 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli heading into the Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver arrives in Barcelona encouraged by recent progres...
Hadjar sarcastic about Red Bull as the benchmark engine: 'Have we won every race?
Max Verstappen confirmed that Red Bull Racing and the FIA are holding talks about the first ADUO assessment after Red Bull Ford Powertrains was designated as the benchmark. Isack Hadjar is equally baffled as his teammate and points out that it is still a preliminary statement from the FIA. He told ...
Fernando Alonso admits Barcelona 2026 could be his final home Formula 1 race
Fernando Alonso has revealed that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix could be his final Formula 1 appearance at the circuit, with the two-time world champion admitting he is preparing for what may be an emotional farewell in front of his home fans. The Aston Martin driver, who turns 45 la...
FIA extends with Pirelli as Formula 1’s single tyre supplier until 2028
Pirelli will continue as Formula 1's sole tyre supplier until at least the end of the 2028 season after the FIA exercised an option to extend the Italian manufacturer's existing agreement by one year. The extension was activated through a clause included in the contract signed between Pirelli, the F...
"It hurts - but I will believe for as long as possible" - Lando Norris refuses to surrender F1 title
Lando Norris refuses to give up hope that he can defend his Formula One drivers' championship, despite admitting that it has been an "incredibly hard" 2026 season so far for his McLaren team. The 2025 champion is already 98 points behind Kimi Antonelli in the standings after his Monaco Grand Prix re...
Russell bemoans back luck that has cost him victories this season as pressure builds
George Russell believes his 2026 Formula 1 campaign could look very different had circumstances outside of his control not repeatedly gone against him. The Mercedes driver has endured a frustrating run of setbacks this season, including reliability issues, unfortunate Safety Car timing and the pit l...
Leclerc stands firm on Monaco brakes criticism amid plans to match Hamilton's set-up
Charles Leclerc has doubled down on his scathing assessment of Ferrari's brake issues at the Monaco Grand Prix, after he refused to take blame for the crash which denied him a podium on home soil. The Monegasque driver crashed out behind the safety car when he looked to certain to finish third behin...
'Best track on the whole calendar!' Pedro Acosta names Phillip Island as his favourite MotoGP circuit
KTM's Pedro Acosta has named Australia's Phillip Island Circuit as his favourite on the entire MotoGP calendar. The iconic track, which is set to host its final MotoGP race this year, will be removed from the calendar next year in place of a proposed street circuit in Adelaide. In a recent episode...
Verstappen seeks answers after Red Bull ADUO benchmark revelation from FIA
Max Verstappen is keen for the FIA to reveal how they reached the conclusion that Red Bull are the benchmark for internal combustion engine development under the ADUO regulations. Although the Red Bull Power Train Project lacks the experience enjoyed by established manufacturers such as Mercedes, F...
"Ferrari should be innovators" - Hamilton hails transformation after "exhausting" 2025
Lewis Hamilton has praised Ferrari's renewed spirit of innovation after admitting the team's struggles during the 2025 Formula 1 season left him feeling as though he was "banging my head against a wall". The seven-time world champion endured a frustrating first year with Ferrari, failing to finish o...
Albon laughs a little at FIA's Red Bull ruling: 'It's all political games'
Alexander Albon has suggested politics could be influencing Formula 1's developing power unit battle after the FIA provisionally classified Red Bull Ford Powertrains as the benchmark manufacturer under the sport's new engine regulations. The ruling has significant implications ahead of Formula 1's n...
Antonelli opens up on ironic Verstappen advice before Dutchman's Monaco GP start mishap
Kimi Antonelli has laughed off Max Verstappen's pre-Monaco Grand Prix joke, after a bitter twist of irony ultimately befell the four-time world champion. The Dutchman started alongside Antonelli on the front row of the Monaco GP last weekend, with the Italian going on to win his fifth consecutive ra...
Hamilton stuns in Barcelona with bold new look as Leclerc suffers kit blunder
Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Barcelona Grand Prix with a switch to his hairstyle ahead of the race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, while teammate Charles Leclerc had a slight mix-up with his kit choice for media day in Barcelona. The Scuderia Ferrari driver gave off true rockstar vibes as he...
Red Bull and rivals requested to attend Alpine hearing with the stewards
Following the Monaco Grand Prix, Alpine filed a right of review regarding the penalties for Pierre Gasly, which cost the Frenchman his podium. The stewards acknowledge that the French team has provided new, relevant evidence. Eight other teams were present at the hearing, including Red Bull Racing...
Hamilton’s Ferrari revival driven by key factor, claims former teammate
Valtteri Bottas has identified what he believes is the key factor behind Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence in form, as the Ferrari driver continues his recent run of podium finishes. The Cadillac driver, who spent five seasons alongside Hamilton at Mercedes, suggested that the seven-time world champion lo...
Gasly opens up on emotional agony after brutal Monaco GP podium blow
Pierre Gasly has described the disappointment of his Monaco Grand Prix podium heartbreak as the most difficult day of his Formula 1 career to date. The Alpine driver reflected on the penalties that ultimately stripped him of a podium finish, admitting it was an emotionally draining experience to pro...
Perez makes candid Red Bull admission as FIA ADUO engine rankings emerges
Sergio Perez has admitted he is not surprised to see the Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) package ranked among the leading power units following the FIA's ADUO assessment released after the Monaco Grand Prix. The Cadillac driver acknowledged the scale of the achievement by the Milton Keynes-based outfit,...
Aston Martin face harsh reality as Honda predicts difficult Spanish GP
While Aston Martin may have breathed a slight sigh of relief after scoring its first points of the season in Monaco, Honda's Shintaro Orihara has delivered a sobering assessment ahead of this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. The Honda Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer admitted t...
Wolff warned 'it would be crazy' to sign Verstappen after Antonelli's rapid rise
Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli's rapid rise could complicate Toto Wolff's potential pursuit of Max Verstappen, arguing that it would make little sense to pair another superstar alongside a driver who already looks capable of becoming a future world champion. Verstappen, much like he was a y...
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