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Mercedes had a Macarena wing drawn up for some time, but the German team did not think developing it would be worth it because of the overall compromise it would bring. This season, almost every fron…

When Mercedes arguably underperformed in Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia despite introducing a brand-new floor and bodywork package at Sepang, the team had to figure out its next steps.The…

Within 72 hours of Formula 1 revealing a decade-long deal to race in Africa, footage from a user-created onboard camera recording of Rwanda’s future grand prix venue began circulating online.It’s a f…

Max Verstappen’s crew finished FP2 fourth quickest ahead of qualifying

Max Verstappen and his team, Verstappen Racing, finished fourth in FP2 of the GT World Challenge Europe weekend at the Portimao circuit. The #17 Mercedes-AMG set the pace in the session. Verstappen t…

A blue Ferrari 849 Testarossa pulling out of a Monte Carlo dealership is a normal thing in the principality of Monaco. But a recent video from a Monaco-based influencer shows Haas Formula 1 driver Ol…

Formula 1 has given us street circuits between casinos, a pitlane tunnel, and a paddock with a fake marina. Now the Circuit of the Americas wants the world's largest cowboy hat, complete with a bar i…

Lando Norris warns that a lack of development parts is hurting McLaren's position in the championship standings

Max Verstappen’s arrival in the GT World Challenge Europe paddock in Portugal is naturally attracting plenty of attention. Fans are eager to get an autograph or a selfie, but the organizers are ensur…

Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes Mercedes should be "concerned" by its latest upgrade package, warning that the new aerodynamic parts have failed to deliver the d…

After seven seasons in the driver academy, Dino Beganovic lands a permanent step up to Maranello's F1 setup.

Max Verstappen's weekend in Portugal continues with FP2 at the Portimao track. The second session starts at 12:45 (GMT). You can watch the session live here! Verstappen returns to action during …

Max Verstappen is in trouble with GT World Challenge’s stewards after a clash in FP1

Max Verstappen has received a reprimand and one warning point for his collision with the #25 Audi during the first free practice session in Portimao. The stewards believe the Dutchman was at fault, b…

Designers promise the purpose-built Rwandan venue will deliver non-stop action and realistic overtaking opportunities

Toto Wolff arrived at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend with not one, but two watches strapped to his left wrist. This isn't the first time he's worn two watches, and, thanks to Mercedes sponsor …

After hundreds of applications for the ultimate prize in grand prix racing, the Heineken x F1 Season Ticket is down to six finalists – and F1 fans can now vote to decide who wins.The candidates – fro…

After hundreds of applications for the ultimate prize in grand prix racing, the Heineken x F1 Season Ticket is down to six finalists – and F1 fans can now vote to decide who wins.The candidates – fro…

Watch Max Verstappen make his debut at the GT World Challenge Europe finale. Practice and qualifying is on Friday

Max Verstappen has hit back at the former Formula 1 drivers who criticised his stance on the 2026 regulations. In an interview with De Telegraaf, the four-time world champion said many of them do not…

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

After three decades of exclusive coverage, the public broadcaster faces a fresh threat from rival radio bosses

Ben Barnicoat, Max Verstappen’s teammate in the GT World Challenge at Portimão, is impressed by Verstappen. The Dutchman stands out in particular for being down-to-earth and keeping his feet firmly o…

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar believes he is "very, very lucky" to be partnered with four-time champion Max Verstappen, stating he is facing the Dutchman at the "prime of the prime" of his c…

Ferrari is promoting its junior driver Dino Beganovic to a Formula 1 reserve driver role for the 2027 season.Beganovic has been a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy for the past seven years, after …

Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing finished the first free practice session in Portimão in P20. The team had a very productive session. Max Verstappen took the first stint, before Chris Lulham and B…

Max Verstappen fine-tunes details at Portimao as he prepares to race alongside a highly competitive GT field

Max Verstappen was 20th in FP1 at Portimao GTWCE

Max Verstappen and his team have begun the first free practice session in Portimão. The Dutchman was involved in a spin right on the opening lap.  The Dutchman made contact with the #25 Audi of Cheli…

The BBC is reportedly developing an in-depth documentary chronicling the chaotic and unforgettable 2007 Formula 1 World Championship, a campaign defined by sheer sporting brilliance, bitter psycholog…

The former F1 principal opens up on mistaking sudden anxiety symptoms for an everyday health issue before learning to manage it

Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has stated the 2026 season-concluding Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds “will not be cancelled”, despite the threat of the Iran war.The conflict, which was started by United State…

The FIA’s clampdown on Red Bull Racing's clever sidepod innovation is no longer just a future proposal. As GPblog can reveal, the governing body has already locked the ban directly into the offi…

Max Verstappen ended his first day of testing in Portimão on a positive note. The Dutchman had to adjust briefly behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG GT3, but says he is gradually finding his rhythm.…

Two of the greatest figures in motorsport history will face off this weekend - and no, it’s not a gimmick. Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen will be racing against nine-time motorcycle worl…

Max Verstappen continues his GT3 weekend in Portimão on Friday with the first free practice session. Following a promising test day, Mercedes-AMG Team Verstappen Racing will have another hour and a h…

Christian Horner has revealed that he considered both Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc as potential replacements for Sergio Perez at Red Bull, only for neither option to receive the necessary back…

Red Bull have closed to within just seven points of McLaren in the Constructors' Championship, with the battle for third place becoming increasingly intense. Former Aston Martin strategist Berni…

Cadillac hasn't scored a single point in its first Formula 1 season, yet its driver Valtteri Bottas believes it has better facilities than the most successful outfit of the hybrid era: Mercedes. Aske…

From a potential FIA regulation change that could force Red Bull to rethink one of their technical innovations for 2027, just as Max Verstappen returns to winning ways, to Haas confirming a major sha…

South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie insists his country has not lost the race for Formula 1 to Rwanda. He says South Africa is still aiming for a Grand Prix of its own in 2028 or 2029…

Susie Wolff has celebrated 15 years of marriage to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff with a heartfelt message on Instagram, offering a rare glimpse into the personal life of one of Formula 1's …

A spectator at the Singapore Grand Prix could face jail after allegedly gaining access to several areas of the Marina Bay circuit without a valid ticket. The incident led to two arrests during the op…

Christian Horner has distanced himself from speculation linking him with Fred Vasseur's position at Ferrari, claiming his previous comments were taken out of context. The former Red Bull team pr…

Bruno Michel, CEO of Formula 2, expects the series to “simply” wrap up the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Despite the uncertain situation in the Middle East, the Frenchman in charge of the feeder ser…

Max Verstappen has revealed that he seriously considered retiring from Formula 1 earlier this season, admitting that his frustration with the 2026 regulations reached an unprecedented level. Despite …

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says that new Formula 1 recruit Rafael Camara was chosen over the likes of Leonardo Fornaroli and Ryo Hirakawa due to the speed and adaptability he showed during the team's tes…

Harry Benjamin speaks to F1 Academy championship leader Alisha Palmowski about her season.

Why Haas picked Ferrari F1 junior Rafael Camara to complete its 2027 driver line-up.

Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027.

Rafael Camara has insisted he never felt frustrated by Kimi Antonelli's earlier arrival in Formula 1, explaining that he has always viewed the Mercedes driver's success as a source of motiv…

Former Formula 1 chief strategist and Sky Sports pundit Bernie Collins has praised Max Verstappen's ability to dominate the Singapore Grand Prix despite a one-way radio failure.After winning the spri…

Williams is bringing its Marvel livery to the 2026 United States Grand Prix, but Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz won't be racing in it.The Williams F1 team will be putting a painted show car in the team'…

Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas.It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a…

Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas.It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a…

Jorge Martin has raised questions about his health with a medical photo after the Indonesian Grand Prix. The 2024 MotoGP champion kept his two-point lead over Marc Marquez in Mandalika as his trouble…

The complete F1 grid for the 2027 season, including every team’s confirmed driver line-ups (so far).

Rafael Camara has been picked to replace Esteban Ocon at Haas in F1. But who is he?

Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut for Haas in 2027 and is expected to line up alongside Oliver Bearman.The 21-year-old Brazilian is replacing Esteban Ocon who …

Williams will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Formula 1 in 2027 and has announced an extensive programme to mark the occasion. Among other events, the British team will host a special exhibition in…

Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut for Haas in 2027 and is expected to line up alongside Oliver Bearman.The 21-year-old Brazilian is replacing Esteban Ocon who …

Haas has announced Esteban Ocon's replacement for the 2027 F1 season.

Haas have signed Rafael Câmara to partner Oliver Bearman for the 2027 F1 season. The Brazilian has signed a multi-year contract and replaces Esteban Ocon, who is being released by the team. Câmara, 2…

Lando Norris's business portfolio now includes a gaming brand born in lockdown, a junior racing team and a stake in a ticketing platform. Each venture puts confidence in a very different industry. On…

Ferrari's part in Lewis Hamilton's failed Singapore Grand Prix strategy has been questioned.

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has described sharing his first Singapore Grand Prix victory with his departing race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase as "very special".The Dutchman secured his…

Christian Horner has taken a cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner for shooting to fame thanks to Netflix hit Drive to Survive, despite his lack of success in Formula 1.Steiner was team boss of minnow squ…

Max Verstappen's team took to the track on Thursday for the paid test session ahead of the GT World Challenge Europe round in Portimao. The Dutchman can use the session to prepare for his race w…

If Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula 1 world champion at the United States Grand Prix later this month, he will break Sebastian Vettel's record of being the youngest F1 world champion ever to be crowned…

Valentino Rossi has already hinted he may use this weekend’s face-off against Max Verstappen as a learning opportunity. The pair of motorsport legends go head-to-head in an unexpected turn of events …

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says 2025 champion Lando Norris's crash with his McLaren team-mate during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race was "not a world champion move".No…

F1's mid-October deadline for a final call on Qatar and Abu Dhabi has passed. This is the latest on the Middle East races.

Franco Colapinto has told his own supporters to stop going after rival drivers, his teammate and Alpine staff online. In a video message, the Argentine said their behaviour is hurting his Formula 1 c…

Max Verstappen is embedding himself in his GT3 side hustle this weekend. He's not a regular in the Verstappen Racing team, but he'll be taking over this weekend as a rather well-experienced reserve. …

Max Verstappen's Mercedes-AMG and Valentino Rossi's BMW is very different cars with a different number of turbos and a totally different soundtrack. But the rulebook is designed to make them equally …

The FIA is reportedly changing the 2027 technical regulations just as Red Bull and Max Verstappen return to winning ways.Under new proposals, the floor body stay mounted to the car's floor would…

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is set to make his debut in the GT World Challenge Europe during this weekend's season finale in Portimao.Following his strong performances on the Nu…

George Russell’s 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was already a certified nightmare on paper. We already knew he had to swallow a massive 60-place engine penalty, fought a brake pedal that decided to go squ…

Formula 1's new African Grand Prix in Rwanda will not get a debut date until the Bugesera International Airport is finished. The airport is owned by a Qatari state investor while Qatar Airways, …

Red Bull has unveiled all-white race suits for the upcoming Formula 1 United States Grand Prix in Austin, hinting that a matching one-off livery could also be introduced for the race at the Circuit o…

Valtteri Bottas makes a big claim about Cadillac's F1 facilities.

If there's one thing we know about modern Formula 1 drivers, it's that they hate losing. It doesn't matter if it's the Monaco Grand Prix, a round of F1 on their sim rigs, or a dirt buggy race against…

Yuki Tsunoda is expected to test an IndyCar for Meyer Shank Racing at Barber Motorsports Park on 26 October as he contemplates life after Formula 1. The Japanese driver, who has close ties to Honda, …

Christian Horner wanted to sign Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc at Red Bull.

At this point in the 2026 season, George Russell is practically on a first-name basis with the FIA stewards. After eating a staggering 60-place grid drop at the Singapore Grand Prix to replace an ent…

Red Bull has teased a new look for the United States Grand Prix ahead of Formula 1’s visit to Austin, Texas raising questions as to whether Daniel Ricciardo could make a guest appearance.The team hea…

F1 has been accused of offering Rwanda a "sportswashing prize' with its 10-year African Grand Prix deal.

Christian Horner has accepted that his long-standing rivalry with Formula 1 counterpart Toto Wolff became ‘more like theatre’ - but still assured it was “authentic”.Every F1 title between 2010 and 20…

Laurent Mekies has been given the opportunity to lead Red Bull Racing’s future but whether he deserves a contract running through 2031 is a different question. After consecutive race victories and re…

Valtteri Bottas believes Cadillac already has better facilities than Mercedes, even though the American team has yet to score a point in their first Formula 1 season. Speaking to the Financial Times,…

How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.

Kimi Antonelli has admitted it would be "very, very scary" to have Max Verstappen as a title rival following the Dutchman's dominant victory at the Singapore GP. Verstappen's Mari…

In an untelevised radio message, Liam Lawson admitted he "panicked a little bit" as Mercedes' George Russell chased him down in the final stages of the Singapore GP. The Kiwi managed t…

From Christian Horner's recent messages to Max Verstappen, to Laurent Mekies' contract extension - here are your main stories from Wednesday, October 14. Red Bull began developing its own p…

Max Verstappen will be in action on Saturday, October 17, during the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in Portimão. The four-time world champion will share his team’s Mercedes-AMG GT3 with Chri…

By securing Laurent Mekies through the end of 2031, Red Bull has made an important move. The Frenchman has brought back something that was increasingly lost under Christian Horner: calm within the te…

Red Bull's 2025 seat could have gone to Fernando Alonso or Charles Leclerc, and, according to Christian Horner, he wanted both equally.Horner's upcoming book Drive discusses how the former team chief…

Former Red Bull CEO and team principal Christian Horner has revealed why he banned employees of the squad's powertrains division from using the name of bitter Formula 1 rivals Mercedes.The Milton Key…

Former Williams driver Ralf Schumacher has heavily criticised Lando Norris following the Singapore GP weekend, with the Briton's Sprint Race crash with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri proving he …

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.

Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031.That will see the Frenchman spend at least six…

Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031.That will see the Frenchman spend at least six…

Red Bull have signed Laurent Mekies to a five-year contract extension, keeping the Frenchman as CEO and Team Principal of the Milton Keynes team through 2031.  Following victories in Singapore and Ma…

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has signed a new long-term deal.

Charles Leclerc told Ferrari his car had started braking on its own during the Singapore Grand Prix. On the next lap he warned the team that if it happened again, it could put him in the wall. The fa…

Red Bull looks set to be targeted by the FIA over a clever F1 loophole trick.

Most racing memoirs begin with a story of a childhood moment or an experience that opened up a life to the world of motorsport. But Christian Horner's Drive skips the foreplay and goes straight to th…

Human rights campaigners Amnesty International have accused Formula One of offering Rwanda a "sportswashing prize" following the announcement of a 10-year African Grand Prix deal on Tuesday…

Lewis Hamilton's sixth place finish at the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix was disappointing for the Ferrari team. After the driver chose not to pit when he was called in, he struggled with tyres towards t…

Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes most modern F1 team principals are employees “obsessed with self-preservation,” in a comparison to “old-school”  leaders such as himself and Mercedes’ T…

Christian Horner has hinted that “it was perceived that I had too much influence over the team” which led to his departure as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal last year.The former Red Bull boss over…

Two of motorsport's biggest drivers are about to share a grid this weekend, and they're both very wary of meeting each other during the race. Max Verstappen makes his GT World Challenge Europe debut …

Formula 1’s planned return to Africa has sparked criticism from fans, with images of the proposed Rwanda circuit drawing questions over its twisting layout and overtaking opportunities. F1 has confir…

All the information you need to follow this weekend’s GT World Challenge at Portimao - featuring Max Verstappen and Valentino Rossi.

Lando Norris's last-lap collision with Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Sprint could end up costing McLaren around $10 million in prize money. According to former Formula 1 technical director Gary…

Behind the polished pitwall pitboards, podium champagne, and relentless political maneuvering, Formula 1 extracts a grueling, often invisible toll on the individuals steering its multi-million-dollar…

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has spoken about racing F1 world champion Max Verstappen for the first time.

Charles Leclerc aimed a sarcastic dig at Sergio Perez over team radio after the Cadillac driver delayed his pursuit of Max Verstappen during the Singapore Grand Prix. Leclerc finished second at Marin…

Martin Brundle has questioned Lewis Hamilton's failed Singapore Grand Prix strategy.

Pierre Gasly has delved into the behavioural issues he encountered with Alpine’s Formula 1 car in the Singapore Grand Prix, where he surprisingly failed to score points.Gasly beat his midfield rivals…

George Russell has revealed when he plans to take more F1 penalty pain.

Lando Norris has added premium ticketing platform Seat Unique to his investment portfolio, joining a £20million funding round as the British company targets a £500 million valuation. The McLaren driv…

Christian Horner clears the air over rumours about an F1 return with Ferrari.

Free Practice 1Position: 8thGap to leader: +1.449sGap to Verstappen: +0.717sIsack Hadjar felt uncomfortable from the get-go in the sole practice session of the sprint Singapore weekend. Shortly after…

People inside McLaren have never seen CEO Zak Brown and team principal Andrea Stella as angry as they were after Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Sprint. The former McLaren d…

Tom Hart will be the voice in Max Verstappen's ear at the United States Grand Prix, and new reports say Verstappen himself was the reason Hart stayed at Red Bull instead of joining Williams. Har…

Nicolo Bulega has smashed two of motorcycle racing’s grandest records ahead of his swap to MotoGP. The Italian has already clinched the WorldSBK title before heading to Valentino Rossi’s VR46 Racing …

Part of the Las Vegas Grand Prix street circuit has been flooded, a little more than a month before Formula 1 arrives in the city. Online footage suggested that the whole track was under water, but c…

Max Verstappen and Christian Horner are still in touch. The former Red Bull Racing team principal sent the Dutchman a message after Red Bull Powertrains' first victory at the Malaysian Grand Pri…

Ask most engineers to grade their own work at four or five out of 10 and you'd brace for bad news. Pierre Wache, Red Bull Racing's technical director, offered that score for the team's first homemade…

Zara has put Ayrton Senna on the rail, and it chose his weekday clothes over his racing suit. The men's collection, titled Ayrton Senna - Senna Brands, went on sale only days ago in Zara stores and o…

Lando Norris's investment portfolio has just got a little more interesting. The reigning Formula 1 champion has taken a stake in Seat Unique, a UK-based ticketing and VIP experience provider.Accordin…

Liam Lawson looks set to stay at Racing Bulls in 2027 as Red Bull look set to confirm him and Arvid Lindblad as the team's line-up for next season. That would end weeks of doubt caused by Formul…

Formula 1's watch game at Marina Bay in 2026 stretched from a $400 Swatch to a Richard Mille that, by rough estimate, costs about $430,000 and can't be bought at just any shop. That's a gap of roughl…

If there's one thing Formula 1 engineers love more than coffee, it's finding a tiny gray area in the rulebook and driving a championship-contending race car straight through it. But as Milton Keynes …

For two decades, Red Bull Racing defined itself as Formula 1’s anti-establishment disruptor. Founded by the late Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz and run with an iron fist on the pitwall by C…

F1 reveals a 10 year deal for African GP venue while Max Verstappen is set to be without a key ally in some of the remaining races this season. Here are the top F1 stories today. Formula 1 has signed…

Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase will almost certainly finish their partnership as the second most successful driver and race engineer pairing in Formula 1 history. Tom Hart takes over the radio…

Zak Brown offered to lend Toto Wolff McLaren's rulebook for managing teammates in Friday's Singapore Grand Prix press conference. The next day, his own drivers crashed into each other on th…

Formula 1 will go back to V8 engines for the 2030 season, a year earlier than expected after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem confirmed the intention in Rwanda on Tuesday. Ben Sulayem has been voca…

Tuesday's launch of the new African Grand Prix at Kigali's BK Arena in Rwanda was attended by Rwandan president Paul Kagame and both F1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.…

Tuesday's launch of the new African Grand Prix at Kigali's BK Arena in Rwanda was attended by Rwandan president Paul Kagame and both F1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem.…

Max Verstappen will take part in qualifying for the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in Portimão on Friday, October 16. The four-time F1 world champion will fight for pole position with Merced…

Formula 1 returning to Africa should be a moment to celebrate. A championship that calls itself global has spent decades without a race on the continent, despite Lewis Hamilton repeatedly making the …

Max Verstappen is set to make his long-awaited debut in GT World Challenge Europe [GTWCE] this weekend. With two of the regular drivers for his Verstappen Racing team, Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gou…

George Russell's plan to delay his next engine penalty until Las Vegas makes it less likely that Kimi Antonelli is crowned world champion in Austin. Mexico City, or Sao Paulo the week after, now…

Alex Marquez has hinted at helping his brother Marc win his tenth world title, even if Ducati themselves aren’t interested. Team orders have become a huge topic in recent weeks, with the MotoGP world…

A ticketless spectator learns the hard way that gatecrashing the Marina Bay paddock carries a steep cost.

Max Verstappen will have a new voice on his radio in Austin just as he hits a winning run. Lewis Hamilton warned this year that changing engineers mid-season can do real damage, and his time at Ferra…

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.