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What Marquez learned on first day back from pivotal surgery
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez says that he felt no repeat of the nerve issue that affected his previous appearances in 2026, following surgery that was aimed at addressing it
The Race45m ago
Lewis Hamilton hailed after Canadian GP drive that 'got inside Charles Leclerc's head'
Lewis Hamilton appeared to rediscover his spark during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, showing a renewed sense of "freedom" and delivering a turn of pace that seemingly rattled his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, according to broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former engineer Rob Smedley.Speaking on
Motorsport.com1h ago
Silverstone launches 'mystery seat' tickets for 2026 F1 race
The home of the British GP is giving fans the opportunity to purchase grandstand tickets at a discount.
The Race2h ago
Ducati firmly on top on Mugello MotoGP Friday
Fabio Di Giannantonio maintained his superb recent form to top the second and final Friday practice session of the MotoGP weekend at Mugello
The Race2h ago
F2 champion Leo Fornaroli tests McLaren F1 car again
Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has been given yet another Formula 1 test by his McLaren team.Long unaffiliated with any F1 outfit, Fornaroli eventually joined McLaren as a reserve driver after his F2 title success, having failed to find a seat in the world championship. He shares tha
Motorsport.com3h ago
Max Verstappen reveals why daughter will not be in F1 paddock yet as he opens up on parenthood
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has opened up about his first year of parenthood after he and his partner, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their daughter, Lily, in 2025.While he had already gained experience in a father-figure role with Piquet's daughter Penelope, describing himself as a "bonus d
Motorsport.com3h ago
Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’
“Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos; they want to be part of this journey, and that's the best I can tell you.”This is how Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles reacted to the suggestion that his team needs to show drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz it is heading in the right direction.The aforementione
Motorsport.com3h ago
"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has provided more insight into its conversations with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after the pair's intense Canadian Grand Prix battles prompted internal reviews.In Montreal, Russell and Antonelli battled each other wheel-to-wheel for the first time as Mercedes conso
Motorsport.com4h ago
F1 to limit cars' top speed potential on Monaco straights
F1 drivers will have their top speed potential pegged back at the Monaco Grand Prix...
The Race4h ago
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch.The challenge was simple: tackle the Miami International Autodrome circuit in the virtual NASCAR machine and see who could set the fastest
Motorsport.com5h ago
Juan Pablo Montoya warns F1 grid over Kimi Antonelli's "concerning" Mercedes form
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli is maturing rapidly and becoming very comfortable racing at the front of the pack, which he warns should be a concern for the rest of the grid. Antonelli continued his sensational 2026 campaign at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, claim
Motorsport.com6h ago
Todd picks his 2026 Isle of Man TT favourites
The 2024 Senior TT winner Davey Todd's unusual place on the sidelines for the 2026 event has at least meant he could help The Race pick out the riders to watch...
The Race7h ago
Steiner and riders hit out at MotoGP's one-bike plan
A plan to limit MotoGP teams to one bike per rider in 2027 has gone down very badly with some
The Race7h ago
What happened in damp first MotoGP Mugello practice
Fabio Di Giannantonio followed up his Barcelona win by leading first practice for MotoGP's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello
The Race7h ago
FIA scraps F1 straight mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key featur
Autosport7h ago
Active aero banned at F1 Monaco GP
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo one of the key featur
Motorsport.com8h ago
Kimi Antonelli proved he 'won't be bullied' in Mercedes title fight, says Naomi Schiff
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Kimi Antonelli is demonstrating that he is no longer the "little brother" at Mercedes.The Brackley outfit has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2026 season, winning every grand prix so far, with Antonelli claiming four of those
Motorsport.com8h ago
Aprilia gets long-awaited title sponsor as Monster joins second team
Aprilia has struck a deal with Monster Energy as its new MotoGP title sponsor in the midst of its best-ever premier-class season
The Race8h ago
Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is confident the FIA will implement the power unit changes required for Max Verstappen to stay heading into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign.The four-time world champion has been a huge critic of F1’s contentious regulation overhaul for 2026, featuring a near-50:50 split betw
Motorsport.com8h ago
Hamilton's big Ferrari F1 'breakthrough' explained
There was a stark difference in tone between the Ferrari F1 drivers in Canada. As encouraging as that is for Lewis Hamilton, it doesn't mean the power has shifted
The Race9h ago
Martin Brundle: "Nothing to choose between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli" in Mercedes F1 battle
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that there is currently "nothing to choose" between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.Following a frantic Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, in which Antonelli accused his Mercedes team-mate of pushing him off the track, the pair
Motorsport.com21h ago
Kimi Antonelli 'lucky to have wisdom of Bono and Toto Wolff' after Canada sprint, says Martin Brundle
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve saw the intra-team battle between championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell intensify.While Antonelli claimed another victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, it was the Saturday sprint race that painted
Motorsport.com22h ago
How MotoGP data tech has evolved
How MotoGP data tech has been transformed - with Lenovo and Ducati
The Race23h ago
Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri
Three biologists have named a newly-discovered wasp species after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastrii.Corentin Jouault, Di-Ying Huang and Celso O. Azevedo conducted research on a 98-year-old fossil from the Cretaceous Period, discovered in Myanmar, which gave them insight into the species' evolution an
Motorsport.com23h ago
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's 2021 "scar tissue" will never fully go away, says Naomi Schiff
Following an exciting battle at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff has suggested that the "competitive scar tissue" between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will never fully disappear, even though the pair now share a cordial relationship.The intense rivalry bet
Motorsport.com23h ago
'Three second rule' among reasons F1's dropped active aero for Monaco
Formula 1 drivers will not run active aero over the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with the FIA deciding that there will be no straight mode zones
The Race23h ago
Kimi Antonelli compared to Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel after stunning 2026 F1 start
Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has likened current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli to a young Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel.In his second year in F1, Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to the year. After just five rounds, the 19-year-old leads the dri
Motorsport.com1d ago
Isle of Man TT shares updated 2026 schedule after sidecar cancellation
The Isle of Man TT organisers have shared a new schedule for this year's event after the sidecar races were cancelled following a serious incident
The Race1d ago
Everything Marquez revealed about his injuries and MotoGP return
Marc Marquez on his latest injuries and comeback, his 2026 title chances and brother Alex's recovery too
The Race1d ago
Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours
Record team valuations and the sheer complexity involved mean any potential path for Chinese giant BYD to join Formula 1 as a 12th team will be an uphill battle.The Chinese electric automotive giant has set its sights on Formula 1; Stella Li, BYD’s Executive Vice President and CEO for the Americas,
Autosport1d ago
Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours
Record team valuations and the sheer complexity involved mean any potential path for Chinese giant BYD to join Formula 1 as a 12th team will be an uphill battle.The Chinese electric automotive giant has set its sights on Formula 1; Stella Li, BYD’s Executive Vice President and CEO for the Americas,
Motorsport.com1d ago
Why Crutchlow turned down MotoGP return - then changed his mind
Cal Crutchlow has explained why he is returning to MotoGP competition having originally rejected the offer
The Race1d ago
Simon Patterson: Why I hate that I love the Isle of Man TT
After the tragic start to the 2026 Isle of Man TT, Simon Patterson shares his thoughts on how he balances his love of the event with its dangers
The Race1d ago
Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum
The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame.For just under a year, the former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed. During this time, walls were moved, 45,000m³ of earth was displaced, exhibits were
Autosport1d ago
Inside Le Mans' groundbreaking new Motorsport Museum
The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame.For just under a year, the former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed. During this time, walls were moved, 45,000m³ of earth was displaced, exhibits were
Motorsport.com1d ago
Charles Leclerc's hilarious reaction to Lewis Hamilton driving Ferrari's new EV goes viral
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc got behind the wheel of the new fully electric Ferrari Luce ahead of its unveiling. Prior to the ceremonial removal of the silk red cover, the two Ferrari Formula 1 drivers took it in turns to take the Luce for a spin around the track. "Whoa! No-no-no-no-no, please
Motorsport.com1d ago
Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco
At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a revised engine cover, rear suspension fairings and floor edges.But introducing performance upgrades at sprint weekends is fraught with peril because t
Autosport1d ago
Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco
At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a revised engine cover, rear suspension fairings and floor edges.But introducing performance upgrades at sprint weekends is fraught with peril because t
Motorsport.com1d ago
Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms. Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year's election, is currently subject to Article 20.10 in the F
Autosport1d ago
Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms. Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year's election, is currently subject to Article 20.10 in the F
Motorsport.com1d ago
Sebastien Ogier happy to welcome Max Verstappen to WRC car test
Sébastien Ogier says he would gladly welcome Max Verstappen to test a World Rally Championship car, should the four-time Formula 1 world champion wish to add rallying to his extracurricular motorsport activities.Nine-time world rally champion Ogier attended the Nurburgring 24 Hours, where he witness
Motorsport.com1d ago
Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say
Formula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at last weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, but that doesn't mean the series should be done improving its complex, work-in-progress power unit rules, Sunday's leading drivers say.Montreal's race on the stop-start Circuit Gilles Villeneuve appeared to bring
Motorsport.com1d ago
Question of the week: Should Mercedes interfere in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s battle?
The Canadian Grand Prix delivered the first on-track battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. While they avoided a crash, it was still too close for comfort for the Mercedes pit wall, and there will probably be more internal discussions about the rules of engagement between the two drivers
Motorsport.com2d ago
Kimi Antonelli not thinking about F1 title despite 43-point lead
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he isn’t thinking about a potential world title just yet, as he pulls away in the standings with at least 17 rounds remaining.Antonelli has won the last four grands prix consecutively, with his last victory coming in a Montreal race where he had a br
Motorsport.com2d ago
When Haas will decide on its F1 2027 driver line-up
An interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year. So for 2023, for example, six teams had altered their line-up - most notably caused by the Oscar Piastri fiasco - before an unchanged grid the followin
Autosport2d ago
When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up
An interesting pattern has emerged amid the constant ebb-and-flow of the Formula 1 driver market, where the busyness of it changes every other year. So for 2023, for example, six teams altered their line-ups - most notably caused by the Oscar Piastri fiasco - before an unchanged grid the following s
Motorsport.com2d ago
Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027
The Alpine F1 will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.On Wednesday, Alpine announced Gucci would become its title partner in 2027, following the conclusion of the Enstone team's deal with current title sponsor BWT.As part of the deal, the bran
Autosport2d ago
Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027
The Alpine F1 team will be known as Gucci Racing Alpine in 2027 after signing a landmark deal with the luxury brand.On Wednesday, Alpine announced Gucci would become its title partner in 2027, following the conclusion of the Enstone team's deal with current title sponsor BWT.As part of the deal, the
Motorsport.com2d ago
Gilles Villeneuve’s final F1 race helmet breaks auction record
The helmet worn by Gilles Villeneuve during his last Formula 1 race was sold for a record-breaking $1.25 million – just over €1 million. This was reported by Darren Jack, CEO of the Canadian company Hall of Fame Collection, which handled the sale.The amount is a world record for a racing helmet. The
Motorsport.com2d ago
Do penalty points still serve any purpose in F1?
It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates surrounding the regulations – and before that, Mercedes’ engine compression ratio.On track, however, matters have remained relatively calm. There have been
Autosport2d ago
The mysterious disappearance of F1’s penalty points in 2026
It is fair to say that the 2026 Formula 1 season has so far generated more controversy off the track than on it, with the usual endless debates surrounding the regulations – and before that, Mercedes’ engine compression ratio.On track, however, matters have remained relatively calm. There have been
Motorsport.com2d ago
On this day: Michael Schumacher’s final unsportsmanlike manoeuvre
Michael Schumacher’s Formula 1 career was made legendary by his fantastic racecraft and record-breaking success, but also some questionable moves – one of which occurred on 27 May 2006.Going into the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix, Schumacher was already facing a 15-point deficit to championship leader Fern
Motorsport.com2d ago
Why Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari
After he took his best-ever grand prix result with Ferrari, it felt like a weight had fallen off Lewis Hamilton's shoulders. Hamilton took second at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after an entertaining, race-long battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen, hounding the Dutchman for laps before maki
Autosport3d ago
Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari
After he took his best-ever grand prix result with Ferrari, it felt like a weight had fallen off Lewis Hamilton's shoulders. Hamilton took second at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after an entertaining, race-long battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen, hounding the Dutchman for laps before maki
Motorsport.com3d ago
How Charles Leclerc will recover from "most difficult weekend" of F1 career
Charles Leclerc will use Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s data from the Canadian Grand Prix to find answers for “the most difficult weekend” of his Formula 1 career.Although the 28-year-old took a solid points haul with fourth on Sunday, Leclerc was consistently off the pace as he finished over 30
Motorsport.com3d ago
Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble
Max Verstappen poked fun at McLaren’s decision to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on the intermediate compound as that strategic call immediately backfired.The reigning championship-winning squad was the only frontrunner to start Sunday’s race on a non-slick tyre with the Montreal surface be
Motorsport.com3d ago
Alpine continues quest to fix Gasly's mystifying car issues
Eighth place in Canada continues a welcome trend for Pierre Gasly and the Alpine Formula 1 team, which took a huge step forward in 2026.But, in a race marked by high attrition, the Frenchman's latest points finish did mask that the underlying issues that have hampered him over the past two weekends
Autosport3d ago
Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues
Eighth place in Canada continues a welcome trend for Pierre Gasly and the Alpine Formula 1 team, which took a huge step forward in 2026.But, in a race marked by high attrition, the Frenchman's latest points finish did mask that the underlying issues that have hampered him over the past two weekends
Motorsport.com3d ago
Why McLaren thinks it wouldn’t have beaten Hamilton and Verstappen in Canada
While Lando Norris had a front-row seat to the Mercedes battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint and eventually finished second, the main race of the Formula 1 weekend painted a very different picture.Starting from the second row of the grid, McLaren appeare
Autosport3d ago
‘Not sure we had that pace’ – Were Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen out of reach for McLaren?
While Lando Norris had a front-row seat to the Mercedes battle between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint and eventually finished second, the main race of the Formula 1 weekend painted a very different picture.Starting from the second row of the grid, McLaren appeare
Motorsport.com3d ago
Jacques Villeneuve warns Kimi Antonelli not to 'believe his own hype' amid F1 title battle
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned Kimi Antonelli against buying into his own hype and to keep his cool in his first championship battle. The Italian driver, who is in his second season of F1, currently tops the championship with a 43-point lead over his Mercedes team-mate George
Motorsport.com4d ago
Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli delivered their first proper wheel-to-wheel battles over the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend, starting with a fraught sprint race battle which left Antonelli frustrated by Russell's stout defending and prompted talks to clarify the team's rules of engagement.T
Motorsport.com4d ago
What the international media are saying about the F1 Canadian GP
The Guardian: “Mercedes duel a textbook example of racing”Just as in Saturday’s sprint race, Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli drew attention with an intense intra-team battle. The two came close to colliding several times and were urged to calm down, although that warning became un
Motorsport.com4d ago
Lando Norris reunites with Daniel Ricciardo for Indy 500 celebrations after disastrous Canadian GP
Lando Norris wasted no time putting a disastrous 2026 Canadian Grand Prix behind him, jetting off to meet up with former team-mate Daniel Ricciardo and IndyCar Series driver Conor Daly following the Indianapolis 500.While the McLaren driver endured a miserable afternoon at the Circuit Gilles Villene
Motorsport.com4d ago
James Vowles insists Williams is "moving forward" after tough Canadian GP
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles believes the Grove outfit is demonstrating clear progress relative to its midfield rivals, despite a bittersweet 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.Following an encouraging performance boost at the Miami Grand Prix earlier this month, Williams arrived at the Circ
Motorsport.com4d ago
Red Bull reacts to Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed
Red Bull secured its first podium finish of the year in Montreal, although Saturday did not suggest that outcome was on the cards. Max Verstappen qualified only sixth and was critical afterwards, particularly when speaking to the Dutch media in the paddock.A day later, the picture turned out to be m
Autosport4d ago
Red Bull reacts to Max Verstappen’s criticism – why ‘I told you’ moments are needed
Red Bull secured its first podium finish of the year in Montreal, although Saturday did not suggest that outcome was on the cards. Max Verstappen qualified only sixth and was critical afterwards, particularly when speaking to the Dutch media in the paddock.A day later, the picture turned out to be m
Motorsport.com4d ago
Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed
George Russell might have endured a heartbreakingly premature end to his fight for the Canadian Grand Prix win with Mercedes team-mate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli, but he remained very much on-message in praising the impact of Formula 1’s controversial new technical regulations.Russell got
Autosport4d ago
Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed
George Russell might have endured a heartbreakingly premature end to his fight for the Canadian Grand Prix win with Mercedes team-mate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli, but he remained very much on-message in praising the impact of Formula 1’s controversial new technical regulations.Russell got
Motorsport.com4d ago
George Russell issues FIA apology after Canadian GP fine
George Russell has issued an apology to the FIA and marshals after throwing the headrest of his Mercedes W17 out of the car when he retired from the Canadian Grand Prix. Following a tense and exciting battle with his team-mate Kimi Antonelli for first position, Russell retired from the race at Circu
Motorsport.com4d ago
Isack Hadjar apologises to Charles Leclerc for “stupid” defence move in Canadian GP
Finishing fifth in the Canadian Grand Prix, Isack Hadjar achieved his best result with Red Bull so far, but things could have ended much worse.Engaged in a fierce battle with Charles Leclerc after the pitstops, the Frenchman put up a very borderline defence at the end of the back straight, with the
Motorsport.com4d ago
McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella has explained the team felt it was the right call to put both of its driver on intermediates at the start of the Canadian Grand Prix. Light rain had hit Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve all morning, but conditions improved ahead of the 4pm local sta
Motorsport.com4d ago
Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator
Lewis Hamilton returned to the scene of his maiden Formula 1 victory and made another breakthrough of sorts – his best grand prix result for Ferrari after a turbulent 17 months at the Scuderia.Hamilton had the better of team-mate Charles Leclerc for most of the weekend in Montreal, though he fell be
Autosport4d ago
Why "awesome" Canadian GP has convinced Lewis Hamilton he's "probably better without" Ferrari simulator
Lewis Hamilton returned to the scene of his maiden Formula 1 victory and made another breakthrough of sorts – his best grand prix result for Ferrari after a turbulent 17 months at the Scuderia.Hamilton had the better of team-mate Charles Leclerc for most of the weekend in Montreal, though he fell be
Motorsport.com4d ago
Who slept best last night: Lewis Hamilton
We’ve all done it, haven’t we? Promised we’d be a better version of ourselves, stop moaning, start running - or decide we need to spend more time with our parents, after all. We do that mostly around New Year’s time. We “start fresh”, “turn the page” and do whatever else you might call it.But as alw
Motorsport.com4d ago
Who slept worst last night: Toto Wolff
It has been quite a while since I last wrote a column. Back in September 2025, Oscar Piastri’s title hopes began to unravel just as my spine decided to turn sitting at a desk into pure misery. Now I’m back - and it feels a little as though I’ve woken up inside a time machine.You could almost believe
Motorsport.com4d ago
Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix
F1's annual visit to Quebec is rarely free of drama or controversy, but by bringing the Montreal race forward in the year May put the race's fate in the laps of Canada's weather gods more than ever. But despite the cold conditions and the threat of rain which never really materialised, the Circuit G
Motorsport.com4d ago
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's "wholesome" Canadian GP cooldown room chat sends F1 fans wild
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been praised by fans for their "wholesome" cooldown room exchange following the Canadian Grand Prix. After a tense 68 laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Hamilton and Verstappen crossed the line in second and third, respectively, securing another shared podium f
Motorsport.com4d ago
Canadian GP F1 marshal steals the show with viral trackside dive
A Canadian Grand Prix marshal has stolen the show on social media after a moment on camera was branded "the most stylish thing" at the race.Circuit Gilles Villeneuve delivered several tense battles, including between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, and Max Verstappen and Lewis
Motorsport.com4d ago
Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit
Mercedes driver George Russell said he was "lost for words" after retiring from the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix lead, but said he "loved" his intense battle with team-mate Kimi Antonelli.Russell and Antonelli had been trading the lead until power unit trouble saw Russell coast to a halt on lap 30,
Autosport4d ago
F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as Russell retires in Montreal
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on team-mate George Russell by winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, while Russell retired with mechanical issues.Russell was leading the race after an intense fight with Antonelli, including a glancing blow at the final chicane,
Autosport4d ago
Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP
Mercedes driver George Russell suffered a dramatic exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, paving the way for another win by team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli.Russell was leading on lap 30 when he straightlined Turn 9 in a smoking Mercedes, having to park his car on the spot. Russell j
Autosport4d ago
McLaren: Pirelli F1 tests will help Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP
Andrea Stella expects Ferrari and Red Bull to have an advantage over McLaren and Mercedes in Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix after conducting Pirelli wet-weather testing earlier this year.Pirelli runs development tests throughout each season, with all teams invited to take part if they wish to – tak
Autosport5d ago
Why wet Canadian GP will be "the perfect storm" for F1
While the start time for the Miami Grand Prix was brought forward by three hours to avoid heavy rain and, in particular, thunderstorms due to local regulations in Florida, tyre supplier Pirelli was actually hoping for a wet race in the Sunshine State.With both ambient and track temperatures high in
Autosport5d ago
Hamilton’s sim-less approach seems to pay off as he outqualifies Leclerc twice at Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton has refrained from using Ferrari’ssimulator ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, and this approach seems to be bearing fruit so far.Hamilton outqualified team-mate Charles Leclerc by 0.084s in the sprint and 0.108s in the main session; he was faster in all six qualifying segments this we
Autosport5d ago
Antonelli and Russell clear the air after F1 Canadian GP sprint race clash
Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell say they have cleared up their rules of engagement after their fight for the lead during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race left the Italian furious.On lap 6 of the sprint Antonelli attempted to pass Russell around the outside of Montreal
Autosport5d ago
Red Bull went against Verstappen's set-up feedback: “Sometimes they have to feel it”
Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix proved to be a difficult affair for Red Bull. Max Verstappen eventually secured sixth place on the grid, but it was far from straightforward.Over team radio, the Dutchman first reported that he could not get temperature into the tyres and added that he was also
Autosport5d ago
Verstappen reignites quit threats amid doubts over 2027 F1 rule changes
Max Verstappen says it is "mentally not doable" for him to remain in Formula 1 if the series can't drastically improve its power unit regulations for 2027, with proposals to move to a 60-40 split between combustion power and electric energy now in jeopardy.As F1 stakeholders try to find ways to impr
Autosport5d ago
Update: Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding Gasly
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has been cleared of allegedly impeding Pierre Gasly in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, which means the Ferrari driver retains his fifth place on the starting grid.Hamilton made a trip to the FIA race stewards one hour after qualifying for allegedly blocking A
Autosport5d ago
F1 Canadian GP: Russell beats Antonelli and Norris to last-gasp Montreal pole
Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole at the Canadian Grand Prix, outpacing team-mate Kimi Antonelli and reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris in Montreal.Norris led the way in Q3 until the final salvo of laps, with both Mercedes cars struggling to nail a lap until that point, Russell
Autosport5d ago
Why Wolff must apply a different lesson from 2016 with Antonelli and Russell
For once, the conversation in the Gilles Villeneuve paddock was not about batteries or energy management. Instead, the focus was firmly on the on-track action. During the Formula 1 sprint race for the Canadian Grand Prix, the battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell flared up for the first t
Autosport5d ago
Mercedes boss defends Antonelli's fury following clash with Russell
The Formula 1 sprint in Canada began aggressively enough, as polesitter George Russell pulled up on the grid with his Mercedes angled aggressively to cut off any challenge from team-mate Kimi Antonelli at launch.But this was nothing compared with the events of lap six, when Antonelli tried to pass a
Autosport5d ago
Antonelli wants Mercedes "clarity" over Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wants his team to provide further "clarity" over its rules of engagement after a tense battle with George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint left him upset at his team-mate.Starting from the front row, poleman Russell and second-placed Antonelli fought out a close bat
Autosport5d ago
F1 Canadian GP: Russell wins sprint after Antonelli clash
A calm and collected George Russell triumphed in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, as Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli endured two trips across the grass in the battle for victory.Mercedes, which locked out the front row ahead of the McLarens, Ferraris and Red Bulls, maintained its adv
Autosport6d ago
Why McLaren removed its new front wing before F1 sprint qualifying in Canada
McLaren introduced the second phase of its major Miami upgrade package in Montreal. Initially the second phase was expected to focus primarily on a new front wing, although the team had already indicated in Florida that it would involve slightly more than that.That was confirmed in the FIA’s technic
Autosport6d ago
McLaren finds ally in Red Bull over F1 team alliances concerns
Red Bull Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says the organisation would "support" further moves to address concerns around team independence.McLaren CEO Zak Brown recently sent a letter to F1's governing body the FIA and its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem to reiterate his long-standing concerns
Autosport6d ago
Why Aston Martin hasn’t updated its F1 car since March
Aston Martin hasn’t officially upgraded its Formula 1 car in the last two months, and likely won’t do so until July at the earliest.The Adrian Newey-designed AMR26, which is Aston’s first Honda-powered car, has been lacking performance and fighting newcomer Cadillac at the back of the field. With re
Autosport6d ago
Norris points out a key problem with F1 2026's energy management demands
Lando Norris says energy management has grown too preponderant with Formula 1’s new technical regulations – especially on cool-down laps, when “there should be no skill required”.A power split close to 50-50 between combustion and electric energy means batteries must be nursed at all times in order
Autosport6d ago
Who qualifies for ADUO? Red Bull shares its F1 power unit pecking order
The Canadian Grand Prix is the final race that counts for the FIA’s first ADUO assessment period. The governing body initially planned to use four blocks of six race weekends, but revised the schedule after the cancellation of the Middle Eastern Grands Prix in April.Any manufacturer that is between
Autosport6d ago
“A serious matter” – why the FIA hit Racing Bulls with a €30,000 fine when Lawson stopped on track
The phrasing of official communications from the FIA’s stewards tends to be deliberately dry and factual, but a note of schoolmasterish anger was manifest in the document announcing and explaining a €30,000 fine for Racing Bulls after Liam Lawson’s breakdown forced Formula 1 practice to be red-flagg
Autosport6d ago
F1 Canadian GP: Russell defeats Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole
George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian grand Prix sprint.In a heavily upgraded Mercedes W17, Russell turned the tables on championship leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole in the top-
Autosport6d ago
Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff
It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cosy chat in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock would go viral on social media and sto
Autosport6d ago
F1 compromise to make 2027 engine change could include shortening races
Formula 1's governing body the FIA is trying to hammer out a compromise to get 2027 power unit changes through, which could include shortening certain races.The 2026 F1 power unit regulations have gotten off to a flawed start, featuring power-starved cars that introduced many undesired side-effects
Autosport6d ago
Mercedes and McLaren debut host of updates at F1 Canadian GP
Mercedes has brought its first major upgrade package of the 2026 F1 season to the Canadian Grand Prix, while McLaren has launched the second stage of its two-part upgrade plan.Mercedes has won every grand prix thus far, but has seen McLaren make inroads on its performance lead when the papaya squad
Autosport6d ago
F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli fastest ahead of sprint qualifying, Russell spins
Kimi Antonelli topped the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix practice session, which was red-flagged on three occasions and saw Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell spin.Montreal is the third sprint weekend in four rounds, meaning this was the sole practice session, carrying all the more sig
Autosport6d ago
Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn't lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027's budget cap.F1's 2026 era has gotten off to a flawed start due to crippling compromises caused by the high reliance on electric energy from the new power u
AutosportMay 22
The steps Antonelli and Mercedes have taken to solve his F1 start problem
Mercedes has the fastest car on the grid – but one of the defining features of the Formula 1 season so far has been its regular inability to make a clean getaway from the start. Either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli has claimed pole position for all four of the opening grands prix, and championshi
AutosportMay 22
What will F1's switch to a 60-40 power split bring? The drivers give their verdict
It’s a step in the right directionLando Norris: “I certainly think that's a great direction, we all welcome that as drivers, we all want that, I think that will eliminate a lot of the talks that we have about not going on throttle here and doing this and that.“Maybe it's not perfect, and it's not th
AutosportMay 22
Ferrari is down on power "even to Ford", says Leclerc
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari has a "difficult" job on its hands to close the door to Mercedes, particularly when it comes to the power unit differences between the two Formula 1 manufacturer teams.The opening rounds of the 2026 season have been characterised by battles in the early laps between
AutosportMay 22
Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”
Due to the many problems Aston Martin and Honda have faced at the start of this season, Fernando Alonso has been unable to fight for the positions he would like to in Formula 1’s new era.But according to the two-time F1 world champion, there is absolutely no sign of decline yet. On an individual lev
AutosportMay 22
Piastri "flattered" by rumours of Red Bull F1 interest
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Red Bull's interest in him as a plan B if Max Verstappen leaves is "flattering", but the Australian denies any knowledge of it.Earlier this month, Autosport revealed Piastri is on Red Bull's radar as a long-term replacement for Verstappen, should the Dutch
AutosportMay 21
Verstappen: 2027 engine changes “definitely” help me stay in F1
A few days after his endurance racing adventures on the Nordschleife, Max Verstappen has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in Montreal. The Dutchman has not hidden his criticism of the current technical regulations, but developments made since the Miami Grand Prix have, in his view, moved the series
AutosportMay 21
Why Sainz believes F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes
Williams Formula 1 driver and GPDA president Carlos Sainz says he hopes F1 management and governing body the FIA remain "tough" to push through power unit changes for 2027.The sports' stakeholders are currently discussing significant regulation tweaks for next season to further improve the new-for-2
AutosportMay 21
Hamilton "still motivated" and "100% clear" he will stay at Ferrari in 2027
Lewis Hamilton is not entertaining thoughts of retirement from Formula 1, refuting suggestions by those "trying to retire me" that he should call time on his illustrious career.Hamilton stated that he planned to stay in F1 for "quite some time", with the intent to remain at Ferrari for the next few
AutosportMay 21
It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”
Following the tweaks introduced ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and Formula 1 are set to take another step next season to address the biggest concerns in the paddock surrounding the current regulations. There is an agreement in principle to change the balance between the internal combustion e
AutosportMay 21