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AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Verstappen highlights “big priority” for Red Bull in second half of F1 2026
During Formula 1's summer break, Max Verstappen finds himself no fewer than 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.Last season, the four-time world champion launched a spectacular comeback from Zandvoort onwards and finished on the podium in every grand prix during...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Mercedes explains “out of phase” developments compared with other F1 teams
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the other teams around it, causing a leapfrog effect as in-season updates produce large performance...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA lifts sanctions on Russian, Belarusian drivers
The FIA has revised its emergency measures to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers and no longer binds them to a commitment of 'neutrality', walking back on the measures placed on them following the outbreak of the war in...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
McNish outlines the lessons he learned from Senna and brought to Audi
For long-time Audi stalwart and Le Mans winner Allan McNish, becoming Audi's first racing director in Formula 1 feels like the natural progression of his storied career on both sides of the pitwall.After climbing the UK single-seater ladder in the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Cadillac has decided to act now and replace Lowdon with Budkowski
More than a week before the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the Formula 1 world was abruptly awakened from its summer break.At 3pm UK time, Cadillac decided the time was right to make a shock announcement: Graeme Lowdon had been replaced...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Cadillac confirms Lowdon’s shock exit wasn’t a “mutual decision”
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon’s dismissal as its team principal “wasn’t a mutual decision” - adding he was only told on the morning.Cadillac made a shock announcement on Wednesday that Lowdon had been replaced by...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 boss
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon.Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in the world championship over the past 25 years, working as an...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules
The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season. Periodically they intensify, especially at so-called ‘energy-starved’ circuits where the ratio of corners to straights, and the type of corners, mitigate against the new-generation cars being...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA admits F1’s ADUO system has “weaknesses” – but defends its measurements
Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities.The system was introduced as a safety net for a manufacturer that falls...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
What to expect from Honda’s long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade
While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to Zandvoort.With Adrian Newey’s first upgrade package of the year, the deficit on the...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
How Cadillac is ‘building its plane while flying in it’ in F1
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has given an update on the outfit’s current infrastructure, which is still being developed.F1’s newest squad operates from several locations, mainly its Silverstone hub, while it makes the most of General Motors facilities in...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why McLaren won’t switch full focus to its 2027 car anytime soon
Having started the 2026 season on the back foot, McLaren is showing signs of what made this iteration of the storied team so successful in the first place over the past two years.True to its successful strike rate with in-season...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul
When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called "nimble car concept".The machinery was supposed to become smaller and lighter, although it has to be said that the changes are still relatively marginal. The...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Clark, Senna, Antonelli – How the grand chelem age record has evolved
Juan Manuel Fangio – 38y, 10m, 27d1950 Monaco GPThe first-ever grand chelem – leading the whole race from pole position and setting the fastest lap on your way to victory – occurred in just the second race of the Formula...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
What is it like being a Williams F1 simulator driver?
Autosport: Let’s talk about your current role at Williams. Can you explain what impact you have on the car?Victor Martins: “I can have an impact on the car, but is it direct? Not necessarily, I’d say, because there are many...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work
While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.One of the biggest talking points emerged at Spa-Francorchamps...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Mercedes “closely monitoring” upgrades for the rest of F1 2026
Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce them.The start of this new regulation cycle has gone as expected...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why Honda only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January
Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a works partnership with Honda, all the ingredients for success appeared to be in place.That may...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella.It's understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Why the FIA couldn’t intervene sooner over F1’s 2026 rules
With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with their much greater emphasis on electric power, have sparked considerable debate...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Verstappen’s mindset going into the F1 summer break: “Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing”
Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer break.Verstappen and Red Bull have not had an easy ride this year...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
The challenge Haas faces in trying to meet F1 budget cap: “Fighting with both hands tied”
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been “fighting with both hands tied” relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits.Komatsu opened up about needing to find more funding for the team in order to reach the budget cap...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How Pirelli will deal with F1’s unexpected return to Sepang
Formula 1 supplier Pirelli has given some insight into what the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place at Sepang, will entail on the tyre front.Unable to run the event in its initial April slot – or later on – due...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
The one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up how it was expected to be, with the development race deciding the pecking order as the campaign progresses. Although Mercedes started this regulation cycle in dominant form, winning the opening six grands...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
McLaren leaves Mercedes impressed after dominant Hungary win
Mercedes was impressed by Lando Norris' victory aboard the upgraded McLaren at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, while detailing its own efforts to improve both reliability and performance.Norris ended Mercedes' perfect pole record during 2026 in Budapest before going on...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Stand out moments from the Malaysian GP
Malaysia will end its nine-year absence from the Formula 1 calendar by making a long-awaited return in 2026, replacing Bahrain due to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict.This news was announced last Sunday and Sepang will host its first race since...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
No more battery info on F1 TV graphics? ‘Fans don’t care about that’, F1 boss responds
Do Formula 1 fans care about battery status when watching wheel-to-wheel action? Not according to Stefano Domenicali, the championship’s president and CEO.This year, F1 introduced new machinery with power units featuring 47% electric power, meaning energy management has become preponderant...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
“We don’t want to put tape on anyone’s mouth” – F1 boss reacts to driver criticism of 2026 rules
Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, the new technical regulations – with a much greater emphasis on electric power and energy management – continue to divide opinion among fans and drivers.F1 says its fanbase has responded largely positively to...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why the 2026 F1 season won’t end in Las Vegas
In arranging for Malaysia to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 has creatively resolved one of the problems generated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Read Also:Formula 1Where to next after the Bahraysian Grand Prix?But two more...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
How F1 2026 has been a season of two halves for Ferrari so far
Ferrari hasn’t quite had the best of times and the worst of times, as Charles Dickens would put it, so far in the 2026 Formula 1 season, but team principal Fred Vasseur still views the first 11 rounds of the...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Is McLaren now a legitimate threat to Mercedes and Ferrari in F1 2026?
With Mercedes' uncontested early season dominance now in the rearview mirror, Formula 1 2026 has finally turned into the development war it was always promising to be.The ebb and flow of teams bringing significant aerodynamic upgrades keeps changing the pecking...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
The data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his slow start.On Saturday, a water leak caused by hitting a kerb destroyed his engine, forcing...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Red Bull appoints Lagrue as junior driver chief after Mercedes F1 exit
Mercedes has announced the departure of young driver guru Gwen Lagrue, with the Frenchman officially joining Red Bull as its Formula 1 junior programme director.As previously reported by Autosport, over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, long-standing junior driver guru Lagrue is joining the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Norris: I was better than Piastri in every sense in battle for Hungarian GP victory
Lando Norris claims he was “just better in every sense” relative to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on his way to a resounding victory in Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix.After snatching pole position by 0.012s over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, Norris lost...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How Ferrari’s Hungarian GP meltdown cost a shot at the F1 podium
Rivals claim Ferrari has the most agile chassis in Formula 1, if not the best engine or aerodynamics, so its SF-26 is generally expected to shine at circuits where straightline speed is less valuable than an ability to carry high...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
What McLaren thought of Piastri’s explosive F1 Hungarian GP radio outburst
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained the Formula 1 squad's thinking behind its second pitstop sequence in the Hungarian Grand Prix amid frustration from Oscar Piastri over his run-in with backmarker Carlos Sainz.In their quest to deliver a first...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
New Honda F1 engine to debut in Aston Martin filming day ahead of Dutch GP
Honda has announced it will debut its new Formula 1 power unit at an Aston Martin filming day this Wednesday at the Hungaroring.Fresh from a confidence-boosting Hungarian Grand Prix where Aston Martin released its B-spec AMR26 F1 car with a clear...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Piastri slams “unacceptable” Sainz blue-flag incident, accepts McLaren strategy in Hungarian GP
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri was hugely frustrated by being hit by a lapped Carlos Sainz in Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, but saw no bones in McLaren's strategy.Piastri pitted from the lead for his second stop and was put into lapped...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How blue-flag malfunction caused chaos in F1 Hungarian GP
A sudden, unexpected wave of Formula 1 drivers ignoring blue flags in the Hungarian Grand Prix was caused by a system failure.Flag signalling has evolved along with technology with F1. Previously, it was just physical flags being waved trackside, but more...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Why Sainz only got a five-second penalty for Hungarian GP clash with Piastri
The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix stewards have explained why they were more lenient with Carlos Sainz, issuing only a five-second penalty for his collision with Oscar Piastri.Piastri, who was leading the race in Budapest during the opening phase, was nearly...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Hungarian GP: Norris wins from Verstappen and Antonelli, Piastri retires with gearbox failure
Lando Norris has won his first grand prix of 2026 at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix as early leader Oscar Piastri lost the lead due to lapped traffic, and then retired with a gearbox failure.Piastri passed polesitter Norris at the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Malaysia will officially host F1’s 2026 Bahrain GP
Sepang will host the Bahrain Grand Prix from 2-4 October, as Formula 1 returns to Malaysia for the first time since 2017.Initially featuring four rounds in the Middle East, the 2026 F1 calendar was compromised by the US-Israeli war on...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How much time has Aston Martin gained with its F1 Hungarian GP update?
Aston Martin has been a mainstay of the Q1 elimination zone across the 2026 Formula 1 season, never once progressing to Q2 during the first 10 grand prix qualifying sessions of the year. Fernando Alonso broke into the second stage of...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Antonelli hit with grid drop for yellow flag infringement in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Kimi Antonelli has been given a three-place grid drop for Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix after being penalised for not heeding yellow flags.Antonelli took fourth on the grid at the Hungaroring as Mercedes was beaten by both McLaren's polesitter Lando...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid drop for impeding McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.Towards the end of the final Q3 shootout, Hamilton was driving slowly on the main straight while Piastri...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop
Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the grid.Russell qualified a distant seventh at the Hungaroring after both he and...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Verstappen on latest Red Bull woes: “Desperate? I’m already past that stage”
Qualifying at the Hungaroring turned out to be a disappointing affair for Red Bull. Ahead of the weekend, team principal Laurent Mekies hoped that the energy-rich circuit near Budapest would suit the RB22 slightly better, but reality proved far more...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Alonso explains how the impact of Aston Martin’s upgrades go further than Hungarian GP qualifying breakthrough
Fernando Alonso reckons qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix was an “important” boost for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team after his first Q2 appearance in grand prix qualifying in the 2026 campaign.The two-time F1 world champion took 16th at...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Antonelli risks grid drop as stewards launch Hungarian GP qualifying investigation
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is set to be investigated by the FIA stewards for a suspected yellow flag rule infringement in qualifying for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.Antonelli took fourth on the grid at the Hungaroring as Mercedes was beaten by both...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Hamilton under investigation by stewards over impeding Piastri in Hungarian GP qualifying
The FIA stewards have summoned Lewis Hamilton regarding an incident involving the Ferrari driver and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Q3 at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix.Piastri lay fifth following his first run in Q3 and failed to improve on his...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Hungarian GP: Norris trumps Hamilton to pole by 0.012s, Verstappen spins
Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris claimed his first pole of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.012s, as Mercedes suffered its first grand prix qualifying loss of the year.Norris romped to a...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
F1 Hungarian GP: Norris beats Hamilton to top final practice
McLaren driver Lando Norris has led a three-team fight to top final practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, setting up an intriguing qualifying session in Budapest.Norris' late 1m18.939s flyer was just over a tenth quicker than Lewis Hamilton and...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix track repaired overnight following driver complaints
Turn 1 at the Hungaroring has been partially resurfaced overnight in response to driver complaints after the first day of practice for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.It’s understood that some areas of the track have been resurfaced within the past...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Alonso delivers first verdict on Aston Martin F1 car upgrades
Aston Martin seems to be happy with the performance of the upgraded AMR26, which the team brought to Hungary. Although Lance Stroll endured another difficult day, with a suspension failure not only costing him time in FP1 but also ruling...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP2, Colapinto crashes for Alpine
Lewis Hamilton has ended Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix second practice session on top, pipping Ferrari stablemate Charles Leclerc at a slippery Hungaroring circuit.George Russell reported a "dreadful" rear balance, Kimi Antonelli suffered rear locking, Charles Leclerc locked up the front in...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Newey: Major Hungarian GP upgrade “just the first part” of new Aston Martin F1 car
During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pitlane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26 Formula 1 car. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's upgrade package for...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Why fans don’t get true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules – but it is fixable, according to Haas boss
Technical changes implemented ahead of this year's Miami Grand Prix mollified some of the complaints about Formula 1's new format, but these have resurfaced after two successive events at 'energy-starved' venues.A key question is whether the many layers of technology...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
F1 Hungarian GP: Leclerc tops FP1, Stroll suffers suspected suspension failure with upgraded Aston Martin
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped opening practice at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, his early benchmark proving over four tenths quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team-mate Lewis Hamilton.Leclerc headed Hamilton in the opening stages of practice as Ferrari adorned...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Malaysia weighs up F1 2026 round as rescheduled Bahrain GP plan fades
The Malaysian government is conducting a feasibility study into organising a last-minute Formula 1 grand prix as the Middle Eastern conflict continues to throw plans into disarray.The US-Israeli war on Iran prevented F1 from running its early-season rounds in Bahrain...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
‘If you’re not ready to adapt, you’re not good enough’ – Norris addresses changing driving styles in F1 2026
Drivers have been vocal about how the complex energy deployment needs of the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars have impacted how they have to be driven, with the reliance on energy harvesting causing a big mental shift in how...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
“You’re not allowed to make a difference” – Verstappen says the fastest F1 drivers are penalised
Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Russell: Data shows software calibration behind recent F1 struggles, not driving style
George Russell believes that he and Mercedes have found the root cause for his recent Formula 1 struggles, and that he no longer needs to focus on adapting his driving to get the most from his car.The Briton endured a...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Mercedes identifies Russell’s F1 power unit software issue
George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
What Alonso needs from Aston Martin and F1 as career decision looms
As Fernando Alonso turns 45 on 29 July, one wonders what motivates a two-time Formula 1 champion to keep going amid Aston Martin's unprecedented slump. It's clearly not just success, otherwise he would have thrown in the towel by now...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
F1 drivers raise concerns over ‘self-learning’ power units – what’s going on?
When the assembled media gathered in the McLaren hospitality on Saturday for Andrea Stella's session, the team boss shared one of the most revealing quotes of this Formula 1 season."When we try to analyse this, it gets immediately quite complicated," he...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Why the 2026 F1 cars suit Antonelli’s driving style more than Russell
Six wins, six pole positions and the Formula 1 championship lead. While one year ago Kimi Antonelli had faced one of his toughest weekends in F1, he has now taken a sweet revenge, claiming a victory that will mathematically allow...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Hamilton takes “full responsibility” for disappointing Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton took "full responsibility" for his inability to challenge for the podium at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he reckoned was traceable to his Formula 1 practice crash in FP3.In the last moments of the final practice session of...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
McLaren to finally trial ‘Macarena-style’ rear wing in Hungarian GP practice
The McLaren Formula 1 team will finally trial its upside-down rear wing at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, where it unleashes a significant upgrade package to improve its competitiveness.McLaren has long earmarked this weekend's Budapest round as its next major...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
F1 juniors shine in F2 2026 title fight
Eight rounds into the 14 events of the 2026 Formula 2 season, three Formula 1 juniors have emerged as clear title contenders – with another one a dark horse.Red Bull Junior Team member Nikola Tsolov currently leads the standings on...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future
Fernando Alonso insists his Formula 1 future will not depend upon Aston Martin’s performance over the remainder of 2026, but whether he can enjoy driving the current hybrid cars.The Spaniard’s future has become a major talking point in recent months...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
What Red Bull’s succession plans for Lambiase and Marko reveal about team’s F1 future
After months dominated by headlines about departing personnel - with reports surrounding Paul Monaghan's expected move to Cadillac still continuing - two more positive stories emerged for Red Bull during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix weekend.First of all, the Milton...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Mercedes “struggling to understand” Russell’s deployment issues in F1 2026
Mercedes is still trying to figure out why George Russell had more energy deployment issues at Formula 1's Belgian Grand Prix despite tweaking his driving style, after he kept losing time to his team-mate on the straights.Russell's side of the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
The new strengths Antonelli has shown in F1, 12 months on from ‘reaching the bottom’
What a difference a year makes. Twelve months ago at Spa-Francorchamps, a teary-eyed Kimi Antonelli struggled to maintain his composure in the media pen, amid an ordeal of a sprint weekend where he was twice out in Q1 and finished...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
What we can learn from Mercedes’ floor after Russell’s Belgian GP retirement
The last thing that a Formula 1 aerodynamicist wants is to see their car dangling precariously from a crane - beyond the implication of their driver being rendered unable to take further part in the session.F1 teams like to keep...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Wolff admits Mercedes has most powerful F1 engine – and Red Bull agrees – as ADUO returns to spotlight
Toto Wolff admitted that Mercedes has the strongest Formula 1 power unit, which has sparked interest from Red Bull, as the ADUO monitoring comes into the spotlight again.One of the major political hot topics of the new F1 era has been...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Hamilton keeps F1 Belgian GP fourth-place finish as mechanic escapes unhurt
The mechanic hit by Lewis Hamilton during Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix pitstop escaped without injury, Ferrari confirmed, with the team fined 30,000 euro for an unsafe release.Hamilton came in under a virtual safety car on lap 20 to serve...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Ferrari criticises “mega harsh” penalty for Hamilton in F1 Belgian GP
Both Lewis Hamilton and his Ferrari team boss, Frederic Vasseur, profoundly disagree with the five-second penalty he received for a collision with George Russell’s Mercedes on the opening lap of the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix."I think it's mega harsh," said...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Why Leclerc wasn’t penalised for clash with Piastri in Belgian GP
Charles Leclerc avoided a penalty for a clash with Oscar Piastri during the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix after the stewards judged the Ferrari driver didn’t deliberately instigate the contact.On lap eight of the Spa-Francorchamps race, Leclerc and Piastri were battling for...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Ferrari summoned for Hamilton’s Belgian GP unsafe release after hitting mechanic
Ferrari has been summoned to visit the Formula 1 stewards' office following Lewis Hamilton's apparent unsafe release during the Belgian Grand Prix, in which he knocked down a mechanic as he left his pitbox.In his lap 20 pitstop under the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli reels in Leclerc to win, Russell out after Hamilton clash
Kimi Antonelli put a pass on Charles Leclerc to secure victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, as his Mercedes Formula 1 team-mate George Russell retired on the opening lap after contact with Lewis Hamilton.Aside from the briefest of stints in...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Russell slams “dangerous” battery issue before Hamilton Belgian GP clash
George Russell suffered his latest gut punch in the 2026 Formula 1 season after contact with Lewis Hamilton ended his Belgian Grand Prix on the opening lap, but he was more "angry" at the lack of battery charge that left him...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull names successor to Verstappen’s race engineer Lambiase
Red Bull will fill Gianpiero Lambiase's impending departure from within, with Max Verstappen's next Formula 1 race engineer set to be Tom Hart.Following earlier reports by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf, Red Bull has now confirmed to Autosport that Hart will indeed...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Red Bull set to sign Mercedes F1 junior boss Lagrue
Mercedes’ junior driver programme boss Gwen Lagrue is set to join the Red Bull Formula 1 team in a similar role, Autosport understands.There is a side of F1 that rarely makes the headlines, where many of the people responsible for shaping its...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why F1 drivers are being beaten by their own power units
McLaren suspects Oscar Piastri's deficit to team-mate Lando Norris has "nothing to do with his driving", and everything with its Formula 1 power unit algorithms.Piastri qualified two tenths behind Norris at Spa-Francorchamps, with virtually all of that deficit coming on...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Hamilton: Ferrari F1 car “didn’t feel the same” after Belgian GP practice crash
After smashing up his car in Saturday's third free practice at the exit of Fagnes, Lewis Hamilton qualifying just 0.002s behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc could be seen as a successful exercise in damage limitation, but that's not how the seven-time...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Mercedes working to resolve “serious issue” behind Russell’s deficit to Antonelli
Well, at least Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell no longer needs to engage the services of a professional art forger.On Thursday at Spa, he described having to emulate his team-mate’s driving style, rather than follow his own instincts, in...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Explained: The yellow flag error that caught Leclerc out in Belgian GP qualifying
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc was incorrectly shown a yellow flag at the end of Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, which cost him a place on the grid.In the dying seconds of qualifying at Spa-Francorchamps, Leclerc was 0.070s up on his first...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Verstappen: I wouldn’t be on Belgian GP front row without Hadjar tow
Max Verstappen praised Red Bull team-mate Isack Hadjar for delivering him "a tow and a half" in Formula 1 qualifying at the Belgian Grand Prix, which he credited with helping him towards his front-row start for tomorrow's race.With Hadjar consigned...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli defeats Verstappen to take pole
Kimi Antonelli clinched his sixth Formula 1 pole position of the year with the fastest lap in Belgian Grand Prix qualifying, beating Max Verstappen by 0.317s.The Italian continued Mercedes' lock-out of pole positions despite having to chase Verstappen's second lap, as...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli fastest as Hamilton crashes at end of FP3
Kimi Antonelli concluded the final Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix on top, as Lewis Hamilton crashed at the end of the session.Antonelli had set a 1m45.990s with his opening soft-tyre run of the session, laying down...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Hamilton sees Mercedes as ‘still the team to beat’ at Belgian GP
Lewis Hamilton has tipped Mercedes and McLaren to impress at Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, after Ferrari seemingly struggled in Friday practice at Spa-Francorchamps.Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli was fastest in 1m45.944s yesterday, leading McLaren’s Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
“Not getting ahead of ourselves” – Why Norris was downbeat in Belgium despite F1 practice pace
Practice pace on Friday at Spa-Francorchamps presented a more muddled picture than you would normally expect at what has traditionally been a ‘power' circuit. Nearly a full second separated the top six cars during their soft-tyre qualifying simulations during the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Alpine explains Gasly’s crash that red-flagged FP2
Alpine and Pierre Gasly have weighed in on the Frenchman’s crash at the end of Free Practice 2 ahead of Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix.The incident occurred in the final stages of Friday’s second session, as Gasly experienced a snap...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull expects to run its ‘Macarena’ wing again at next F1 race
Red Bull intends to re-introduce its rotating rear wing on the RB22 at next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, technical director Pierre Wache has announced.Pioneered by Ferrari amid Formula 1’s new ruleset, the rotating wing – which improves straightline performance in...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
How Racing Bulls let a driver battle decide who got its F1 car cooling upgrade for Belgian GP
With Racing Bulls duo Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both delivering consecutive points finishes in recent races, surfing on an uptick in form for the Formula 1 team following an effective Canada upgrade, neither driver has needed any additional motivation...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Belgian GP: Antonelli headlines FP2 over Norris, Gasly crash causes red flag
Kimi Antonelli vaulted to the top of the timesheet in Formula 1's second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just under two tenths clear of Lando Norris in a twice red-flagged session.The first red flag was innocuous enough and called...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is set to start this weekend's Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after taking a his fifth power unit of 2026.Hadjar has been given his fifth internal combustion engine, turbocharger and exhaust...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 Belgian GP: Verstappen quickest in FP1 over Hamilton
Max Verstappen headlined the opening Formula 1 practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, just over a tenth clear of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton as Red Bull demonstrated strong early pace.The Red Bull pair traded times at the top of the timesheets in...Read source
AURumours·Autosport·
Why Verstappen has signed a McLaren F1 junior
While Max Verstappen himself has been heavily linked with McLaren in recent weeks, on Thursday morning he made an intriguing announcement that connects the two parties in a very different way.Verstappen has entered into a partnership with Belgian talent Dries...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
‘Like being asked to draw the Mona Lisa’ – Russell explains how he is struggling to match Antonelli
Arguably not everyone can paint – and even if you happen to be a talented painter, could you imagine reproducing the most famous work of art in the world to the most meticulous level of detail?That’s the challenge George Russell...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
What Verstappen did – and didn’t – say about his F1 future and McLaren at Spa
When Max Verstappen took his seat on the red sofa for Thursday afternoon's official FIA press conference, it was immediately clear what the next half hour would largely revolve around.Earlier that morning, Verstappen had announced a collaboration with McLaren junior...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull parks ‘Macarena’ rear wing for Belgian GP after Verstappen crashes
Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a 'Macarena' rear...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Norris given Belgium GP grid penalty as McLaren takes new Mercedes power unit parts
McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components.Norris had been at risk for engine-related penalties earlier than planned...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Aston Martin “flat out” on Hungary updates but has concerns over spare parts being ready
Aston Martin's planned Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary has been a "big undertaking" for the team, according to chief trackside officer Mike Krack, who hopes to have both cars ready in time with the new parts.The Silverstone squad has...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Is this the luckiest F1 fan on the planet?
You’re a lucky man…“You can say that again! It's been pretty incredible so far this year.”What made you want to attend every single race of the season? “It’s been on my bucket list since I was a teenager, but I never...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver van Langendonck
Max Verstappen has signed McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck to his racing team, marking the first move by the four-time Formula 1 world champion into driver development.The Red Bull driver’s Verstappen Racing squad will provide “additional support and guidance”...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Bortoleto: F1 hasn’t lost its ‘magic’; drivers need to “turn the page” on 2026 complaints
Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has suggested that drivers should “turn the page” on their grievances over the 2026 regulations, and is adamant that Formula 1 hasn’t lost its magic.The switch from the 2022-25 regulations, in which drivers had become accustomed to...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Pirelli’s battle with F1 wheel rim development
Formula 1 is currently going through a phase of transformation that touches every area of the car, and to truly understand it, it’s essential to tell the story through the words of those who are experiencing it from the inside.It’s...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Win the dream ticket to attend every F1 race next season
When F1 fan Brandon Burgess spent his entire savings going to every race last season, it gave the sport’s global sponsor Heineken a good idea. They created a carbon fibre season ticket that lets one lucky fan and a friend...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Are loud engines really something F1 should return to?
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his Formula 1 counterpart Stefano Domenicali are keen on F1 cars returning to naturally aspirated V8s from 2031 or even 2030.The majority of power unit manufacturers appear to be aligned on advanced sustainable fuels and...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Aston Martin to use new Honda engine at F1 Dutch GP
Honda will introduce an updated power unit on Aston Martin’s Formula 1 car at the Dutch Grand Prix, Shintaro Orihara suggests.Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Orihara made the comment in the brand’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, stating there...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
What would you like to ask Esteban Ocon?
On 16 July, Autosport's newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview will take place with Formula 1 grand prix winner Esteban Ocon in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock.You, the Autosport reader, have the opportunity to ask the Haas driver about any topic of your...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Audi targets F1 title bid by 2030
Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Whether the bad luck between Russell and Antonelli has evened out in F1 title fight
George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.Antonelli suffered a broken wheel...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Alonso has “no idea” what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb.With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Audi calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Horner’s sacking? Our writers have their say
On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.Since then Laurent Mekies was installed as the new team boss, the team enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 in...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Horner
On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock.Bringing an end to a 20-year period which yielded two dominant, title winning dynasties, Horner was removed following a...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari
Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes introduced after the sprint in an effort to regain the feeling he had lost with...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari’s rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes
After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information.Autosport has learned that the governing body has contacted...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
The pre-race tweak that hampered Hamilton’s British GP
Ferrari didn’t start its British Grand Prix weekend in the most optimistic of ways, as its engineers estimated a possible six tenths deficit to Formula 1’s dominant outfit Mercedes on the straights.But then it took a completely unexpected turn, surprising...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?
The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd.It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Vasseur doesn’t want to talk about a Ferrari title fight
Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances.A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona GP win, and a first for...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems."A different fault, let's say, but the...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
F1 could move away from customer power units in 2031
The FIA, F1's governing body, is considering offering a third-party supply of engines to customer teams from 2031 as the series looks set to move to cheaper V8 power units.FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali have...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying
During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off the accelerator just a few metres before crossing the finish line. It's unusual behaviour, because drivers normally...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error.The timing screens briefly displayed the message...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP
Carlos Sainz was hit with a rare penalty following the 2026 British Grand Prix after the Williams Formula 1 driver incorrectly unlapped himself under a late safety car.A lap 46 crash from Max Verstappen at Stowe caused Sunday’s Silverstone race...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Verstappen is ‘right to be angry’ after another “super dangerous” wing failure
Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run.Verstappen had been in contention for third place at the time despite...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Why Mercedes won’t contest Antonelli’s British GP track limits penalty
Mercedes will not contest Kimi Antonelli's five-second penalty in the British Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader finished outside the points.At Silverstone, Antonelli was running second, with a significant tyre life advantage on leader Charles Leclerc, when the...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Hamilton keeps British GP podium after escaping yellow-flag sanction
Lewis Hamilton will keep his third place in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after getting off with a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement.Hamilton was investigated by the FIA race stewards for allegedly speeding through a yellow-flag zone during the Silverstone...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Verstappen “fed up” with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
FIA explains safety car finish at F1 British GP
The FIA has explained a “software error” caused the controversial end to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the safety car initially called in for a final-lap shootout before the decision was reversed.After Max Verstappen crashed with six laps...Read source
AUFIA·Autosport·
Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium
Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari team representative have been summoned by the British Grand Prix stewards to explain a potential breach of Formula 1 yellow flag regulations.The FIA summons document does not specify the exact time of the alleged infringement...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 British GP: Leclerc shocks Mercedes with win as Antonelli hits trouble
Charles Leclerc headed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix as Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli lost second place with late reliability troubles.Leclerc had snatched the lead away from polesitter Kimi Antonelli at the start...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 to decide before summer break on recovering Middle Eastern race
Formula 1 has set a summer break deadline to recover one of its postponed Middle Eastern races as it still aims to add Bahrain or Saudi Arabia to the calendar.Both Middle Eastern races were called off in March amid the...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
“They shouldn’t ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn’t believe in another Red Bull comeback
One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend.During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Wolff: “Emotional” Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari
Toto Wolff reckons the “very emotional” Fred Vasseur failed to interpret his comments about Ferrari and its upgrades in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in the manner that they were intended.This has been a developing storyline at the British Grand...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
F1 British GP: Antonelli takes pole position, Russell down in fourth
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has snared his fifth pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the British Grand Prix, defeating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at a sunny Silverstone as George Russell faded.Antonelli improved on his first Q3 run to secure...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 drivers criticise ‘dangerous’ yo-yo racing in British GP sprint race
“Lap one was just chaos with the energy usage,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri after finishing seventh in Saturday’s sprint race at Silverstone.“Pretty dangerous at some points, to be honest, but that’s what we’ve got… Then after that the following [other...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Russell and Hamilton contract renewals reveal the Verstappen-McLaren rumours to be nonsense
Two of the most coveted seats on the Formula 1 driver market have already been filled, but there will be no official announcements, no press releases accompanied by grip-and-grin photos with the team boss and key sponsors.The reason is simple...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign.The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Horner to attend F1 British GP, set to launch memoir
Former Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner is set to attend this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, his first race since leaving the squad last July, while announcing his first book.Last year's British GP was the last race...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
“They scared me yesterday” – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position.During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 British GP: Hamilton pips Antonelli to Silverstone sprint pole
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula 1's British Grand Prix sprint, holding off his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone.In a single-lap shoot-out on soft tyres, Antonelli set the provisionally fastest time, only for Hamilton to dip...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone
While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria with a new power unit specification.In Mercedes' case, however, it was not an ADUO step but a reliability upgrade...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Vasseur bites back against Wolff’s Ferrari F1 upgrade “cheating” claims
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur launched a fiery response to Toto Wolff’s surprise at Ferrari continuously bringing upgrades throughout the Formula 1 campaign - believing his Mercedes rival made claims of “cheating”.The Scuderia has been aggressive with car updates during the first...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
What’s behind Hamilton’s Lego British GP drivers’ parade concerns
Following a successful debut at last year's Miami Grand Prix, Lego is back with its latest drivers parade activation as it constructed 22 individual go-karts for drivers to use on the British Grand Prix parade lap.The Danish construction toy giant...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
F1 British GP: Hamilton beats Antonelli to top Silverstone practice
Lewis Hamilton made a brilliant start to his British Grand Prix weekend as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion went fastest in practice.The Ferrari driver set a 1m29.260s on the soft tyre, 0.213s quicker than his Mercedes successor and championship...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Why Russell believes energy-starved Silverstone will have better racing – like Australia and China
George Russell shrugged off complaints over the expected energy starvation at Formula 1's British Grand Prix and stated that, although the drivers may find the increased energy management aspect challenging, it will create "better racing".The opening round of the 2026 season in...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Why Ferrari fears “deficit could be twice as big” to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go.That is partly because of...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
How “charging station” Silverstone will really look different in F1 2026
If you thought Formula 1's favourite water cooler topic of energy management had gone away because of the band-aid fixes applied in Miami and the bigger changes agreed for 2027, then think again.Recent races at circuits where cars were less...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin’s Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Alonso: Silverstone will be “not fun to drive” with 2026 F1 cars
Silverstone's distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle.Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers
Two of the United Kingdom’s biggest motorsport organisations are set to join forces and aid the development of next-generation British drivers.Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) will operate a new national academy from 2027 to create a unified...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
F1 drivers to take to Lego minicars at British GP
Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from...Read source
AULatest·Autosport·
Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by simply by...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
McLaren still to investigate why it’s losing to Mercedes on the straights, despite same PU
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Autosport Retro video: Remembering the 1987 British GP
The 1987 British Grand Prix provided a dramatic duel between Williams team-mates and championship rivals Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, culminating in one of Formula 1’s greatest passes. In the latest episode of our From the Archive series, host Kevin Turner is...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Williams plans “almost entirely new car” by Azerbaijan GP
Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September.The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Is Verstappen to McLaren a genuine possibility?
Max Verstappen is still under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but just like a year ago, his future remains one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock.At the start of this year, the main...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Newey hoping to keep Alonso at Aston Martin for F1 2027
Aston Martin boss Adrian Newey reckons the team's revamped car planned for the Hungarian Grand Prix is enough to convince Fernando Alonso to stay for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.Alonso's future is highly uncertain as the 44-year-old is starting to...Read source
AUTeams·Autosport·
Verstappen dismisses talk of title challenge in F1 2026
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is buoyed by Red Bull's recent progress, but thinks the team is still missing a few ingredients to match Mercedes and be a regular winner.On Sunday, Verstappen finished a close second to George Russell...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Why Verstappen burst out laughing during British GP simulator runs
After several European Formula 1 weekends where energy management has appeared more natural for drivers, Max Verstappen expects the British Grand Prix to be a completely different story.Monaco represented the most natural experience so far, where drivers could push flat...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
How Russell resorted to “abnormal” driving style to win F1 Austrian GP
George Russell says he is still trying to gel with his 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car and tried an "abnormal" driving style to secure the win at the Austrian Grand Prix.Russell took pole on Saturday and converted it into his...Read source
AURace Weekend·Autosport·
Mercedes boss questions Ferrari’s “limitless” F1 upgrades amid budget cap era
Since Formula 1’s enforced April break, following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, it has seemed as if barely a race weekend goes by without Ferrari adding upgrades to its SF-26.As F1 now operates under a...Read source
AUDrivers·Autosport·
Wolff: Verstappen factor behind Red Bull’s Austrian GP fight against Mercedes
Max Verstappen came as close as ever to his first win of the season in Austria. The Red Bull driver, having started fifth in Spielberg, emerged as George Russell's main pursuer during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix and finished...Read source