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Max Verstappen's Red Bull Dutch GP race suit up for charity auction
Red Bull is auctioning a special-edition Max Verstappen race suit worn during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Wings for Life charity.The auction, hosted via F1 Authentics, offers collectors the opportunity to acquire the race suit worn by the four-time champion
Motorsport.com7h ago
Alex Albon opens up about burnout amid growing F1 demands
Alex Albon has opened up about his struggles with burnout during the 2025 Formula 1 season, admitting that the championship's increasing demands and relentless commercial schedule left him feeling severely drained.Speaking from Monaco just days after a frustrating early retirement at the Dutch Grand
Motorsport.com9h ago
Mercedes 'have got a problem' if McLaren form continues, says Alex Brundle
Alex Brundle has warned that Mercedes could have a major "problem on their hands" if McLaren carries its race-winning Dutch Grand Prix form into Monza and beyond.Lando Norris secured his second consecutive victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season at Zandvoort. Armed with recent car upgrades, the McLaren
Motorsport.com11h ago
Lando Norris to star in new Prime Video docuseries
F1 world champion Lando Norris will give fans an "unprecedented" behind-the-scenes look at his life in a new three-part docuseries, coming in 2027
The Race12h ago
Lando Norris announces new Prime Video docuseries with "more access than ever before"
Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has announced a new three-part documentary series on Prime Video, scheduled for release in 2027.The project, currently carrying the working title Lando, is being produced by Box to Box Films - the London-based production company behind Netflix's Formula 1: Dr
Motorsport.com12h ago
Fred Vasseur identifies Ferrari's next target after "stronger than Mercedes" Zandvoort pace
The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix turned out to be a race in which Ferrari didn't manage to convert its strong race pace into the best possible outcome – which, according to team principal Fred Vasseur, was down to the team experiencing a difficult qualifying and not executing the race perfectly.With L
Motorsport.com12h ago
Marquez explains why he told injured Hadjar to miss Dutch GP
Marc Marquez has explained why he advised Isack Hadjar against competing in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix while recovering from a wrist injury.The Red Bull driver was keen to race at Zandvoort last weekend despite having injured his wrist the week before while working out in a gym.But the 21-year-old
Autosport13h ago
Marc Marquez explains why he told injured Isack Hadjar to miss Dutch GP
Marc Marquez has explained why he advised Isack Hadjar against competing in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix while recovering from a wrist injury.The Red Bull driver was keen to race at Zandvoort last weekend despite having injured his wrist the week before while working out in a gym.But the 21-year-old
Motorsport.com13h ago
Our verdict on Alpine keeping Colapinto
Alpine has seen enough from Franco Colapinto to keep him in its F1 car in 2027 - but is it the right decision?
The Race14h ago
How Lando Norris has grown even better since his F1 title, as per McLaren
Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026.Coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli led the standings with 204 points to his name, while the papaya drivers combined couldn’t even
Motorsport.com14h ago
Why McLaren thinks Norris is even better now than his F1 title-winning year
Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026.Coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli led the standings with 204 points to his name, while the papaya drivers combined couldn’t even
Autosport14h ago
F1 fans declare 'silly season now serious season' after Franco Colapinto deal
Formula 1 fans have shared their thoughts on Franco Colapinto's contract extension with Alpine.The Argentine has officially secured his F1 future with Alpine, signing a contract extension to remain alongside Pierre Gasly for the 2027 season. Colapinto has impressed the Enstone outfit since stepping
Motorsport.com15h ago
Sergio Perez admits to disappointment with Cadillac's first F1 season
Sergio Perez says that Cadillac's recent stall in development has rendered the past few Formula 1 races "a disappointment", but believes that the team can find another second's worth of development in 2026.In the first part of the season, Cadillac developed its car significantly to move clear of the
Motorsport.com15h ago
Why McLaren must pass its Monza test before talking about an F1 title challenge
After a difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season – with a limited understanding of the Mercedes power unit in Australia and even a double DNS in China – McLaren now appears to be back where the Woking-based team has most often been seen in recent years: at the front of the grid.Consecutive victo
Motorsport.com15h ago
Alex Albon dismisses Carlos Sainz Dutch GP tension after clear-the-air breakfast
Alex Albon has played down any tension with Williams team-mate Carlos Sainz following their collision at the Dutch Grand Prix, revealing the pair cleared the air over breakfast on Monday.Sainz accepted full responsibility for the intra-team clash at Zandvoort, which earned him a 10-second penalty. D
Motorsport.com15h ago
What you should know about Yamaha's new MotoGP signing
Yamaha's new MotoGP rider may well be not all that recognisable to many fans. If that applies to you, here's what you need to know about Izan Guevara
The Race16h ago
What F1's new engine verdict has - and hasn't - told us
Red Bull might be trapped, but the FIA's findings from its first two ADUO F1 engine performance measurements have left plenty of unknowns
The Race16h ago
F1 fans divided over Lewis Hamilton's frustrated team radio
Formula 1 fans have shared their verdict on Lewis Hamilton's "sassy" team radio messages throughout the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.The seven-time champion vented his frustration to the Ferrari team when he felt he was being held up by his team-mate Charles Leclerc despite the Monegasque driver be
Motorsport.com17h ago
Alpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign.The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of
Autosport17h ago
Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign.The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of
Motorsport.com17h ago
Colapinto keeps Alpine F1 seat for 2027
The Alpine Formula 1 team has completed its line-up for the 2027 season by retaining Franco Colapinto
The Race17h ago
When does each 2026 F1 driver's contract expire?
Here's the contract status of every driver on the 2026 F1 grid
The Race17h ago
Why Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks
Almost three months after the Monaco Grand Prix, the result of Formula 1’s most prestigious race is still not definitive.Pierre Gasly’s penalty for pitlane speeding was overturned in the week after the race, restoring him to third place at the expense of Isack Hadjar, but that was far from the end o
Autosport17h ago
Why Pierre Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks
Almost three months after the Monaco Grand Prix, the result of Formula 1’s most prestigious race is still not definitive.Pierre Gasly’s time penalty for pitlane speeding was overturned in the week after the race, restoring him to third place at the expense of Isack Hadjar, but that was far from the
Motorsport.com17h ago
Arvid Lindblad Dutch GP penalty branded "harsh" by Alex Brundle
F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle has labelled the drive-through penalty handed to Arvid Lindblad at the Dutch Grand Prix as "harsh", arguing that drivers should not be punished for secondary overtakes while taking evasive action.The race at Zandvoort was heavily disrupted on the opening lap when home hero
Motorsport.com18h ago
Nico Rosberg praises Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" Dutch GP save
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has lauded Nico Hulkenberg's "spectacular" reactions to avoid a high-speed collision with his Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto during a chaotic opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix.While the rain had stopped before the start of the race, there were still some wet
Motorsport.com19h ago
Williams collapses in F1 pecking order: ‘Aston is a different league right now’
Carlos Sainz says the Williams Formula 1 team now only leads Cadillac in terms of on-track performance, as team-mate Alexander Albon laments an excessive amount of blue flags.F1’s new era started just about decently for Williams, which scored 11 points across the first six rounds of the season and l
Motorsport.com19h ago
George Russell outlines "tough" battle to keep Lewis Hamilton off the Dutch GP podium
George Russell detailed the defensive tactics that he had to deploy as he faced a late challenge from Lewis Hamilton for the podium in Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.The Mercedes driver qualified second for the Zandvoort race, but was passed on the opening lap by team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Russell made
Motorsport.com20h ago
Liam Lawson earns praise after impressive Red Bull comeback at Dutch GP
Former Red Bull mechanic and current team ambassador Calum Nicholas has praised Liam Lawson's "absolutely brilliant" adaptation after the New Zealander stepped up to the Milton Keynes outfit at the Dutch Grand Prix.Lawson was unexpectedly called up to the Red Bull seat to replace Isack Hadjar, who w
Motorsport.com20h ago
Ex-Williams F1 junior to become latest Formula E convert
Zak O’Sullivan will become the latest junior single-seater racer to switch to Formula E
The Race20h ago
Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO
The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming. In fact, after the results of the first period were shared with all teams and manufacturers at the Monaco Grand Prix, the press release was ready to go in exact
Autosport20h ago
Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO
The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming. In fact, after the results of the first period were shared with all teams and manufacturers at the Monaco Grand Prix, the press release was ready to go in exact
Motorsport.com20h ago
Will this big upgrade swing a key F1 fight? Gary Anderson's take
What does our in-house technical director Gary Anderson make of the upgrade which propelled Pierre Gasly's Alpine forward at Zandvoort?
The Race22h ago
Isack Hadjar's Dutch GP withdrawal was "sign of confidence", says Calum Nicholas
Isack Hadjar's decision to withdraw from the Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury was a demonstration of confidence rather than a sign of weakness, according to former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas.Hadjar, who has had an impressive start to the 2026 campaign alongside four-time champion Max Ver
Motorsport.com1d ago
Ogura dealt heavy MotoGP title blow by training injury
MotoGP title hopeful Ai Ogura has been ruled out of the upcoming Aragon Grand Prix weekend due to a training injury
The Race1d ago
Ferrari must decide if it will run updated F1 engines in Monza this week after ADUO results
Ferrari was awarded two upgrade tokens through Formula 1’s Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) system to modify the power unit in its SF-26. After assembling the two updated engines for Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, the team must now decide whether to run the new power units at next w
Motorsport.com1d ago
Red Bull misses out as FIA reveals fresh F1 ADUO results
The latest findings from the FIA's Formula 1 engine analysis have not yielded the hoped-for upgrade opportunities for Red Bull
The Race1d ago
Red Bull officially named F1's best engine as FIA makes ADUO results public
The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.According to the governing body’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races from the Melbourne season opene
Autosport1d ago
FIA reveals latest engine ranking for ADUO as Red Bull remains F1 benchmark
The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Upgrades and Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units, with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark.According to the federation’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix t
Motorsport.com1d ago
Verdict: What we want see from Days Of Thunder 2
A Days of Thunder sequel is finally on the horizon after 36 years, so our writers have their say on what it needs to get right.
The Race1d ago
Why Monaco F1 appeal ruling could take weeks
A judgement from the FIA’s International Court of Appeal hearing into Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP podium could take up to three weeks, Jon Noble explains why
The Race1d ago
Imola could make F1 calendar return in place of Qatar or Abu Dhabi GP
Formula 1 will soon have to make a decision about the final races of the 2026 season as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues to shake the Middle East and cast doubt on the Abu Dhabi and Qatar grands prix. Now, an unlikely alternative has reportedly come to the fore, with
Motorsport.com1d ago
Mercedes searching for answers after Kimi Antonelli’s pace fell off in F1 Dutch GP
Mercedes has launched a “deep dive” into Kimi Antonelli’s performance at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix after the championship leader revealed he had a “difficult second half” of the race as he struggled with the balance of his W17.Antonelli had a strong start to the grand prix. After qualifying thi
Motorsport.com1d ago
McLaren rejects Mercedes claim it cannot afford aggressive upgrades in F1 2026
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades.In recent weeks Ferrari and especially McLaren have made drastic improvements to their 2026 cars, allowing them to
Autosport1d ago
Williams brings F1 fan zone to Madrid for first time for Spanish GP
Carlos Sainz will headline Williams' first Madrid fan zone as F1 arrives in the Spanish capital.
The Race1d ago
Esteban Ocon defends controversial move on Alex Albon, bemoans F1 rule
Esteban Ocon has defended his controversial overtake on Alexander Albon in the Dutch Grand Prix and criticised the Formula 1 rule that meant he was pegged back for the second start.As Max Verstappen crashed out and Gabriel Bortoleto endured a 360-degree spin on lap one at a slightly damp Zandvoort t
Motorsport.com1d ago
Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades.In recent weeks Ferrari and especially McLaren have made drastic improvements to their 2026 cars, allowing them to
Motorsport.com1d ago
Fernando Alonso: Dutch GP strategy shows "I'm a very good driver"
Fernando Alonso was full of self-praise at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, claiming that being “a very good driver” allowed him to convert a one-stop strategy into a shock points finish for Aston martinThe Spanish racer finished ninth at Zandvoort on Sunday from 18th on the grid, claiming his second
Motorsport.com1d ago
Steiner's first MotoGP signing follows his F1 blueprint
Luca Marini's announcement as a Tech3 KTM MotoGP rider from 2027 onwards marks the first signing of the team's Guenther Steiner era
The Race1d ago
Red Bull lacked pace for Max Verstappen Dutch GP podium fight, says Calum Nicholas
Former Red Bull mechanic Calum Nicholas believes that even if Max Verstappen had avoided his opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix, the team simply lacked the pace to fight for the podium positions.The final Formula 1 grand prix at Zandvoort got off to a dramatic start. While the rain had cleare
Motorsport.com1d ago
Max Verstappen shares farewell message after final Dutch GP ends early
Max Verstappen has shared a farewell message to the Dutch Grand Prix, paying tribute to his loyal home fans after a premature end to his race in Zandvoort's final Formula 1 appearance.F1's return to the Netherlands in 2021 was linked to the Red Bull driver's impressive rise in the championship, endi
Motorsport.com1d ago
What settled the fight for Nissan's vacant seat
Two old F2 rivals were head to head for Nissan's vacant 2026-27 Formula E seat - here's what swung the decision
The Race1d ago
Ferrari teases special Michael Schumacher livery for SF-26 at Monza
Ferrari is preparing for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza next week, where there is growing anticipation for the debut of the new engine that should significantly reduce the power gap to Mercedes. In the process, the Scuderia hopes to reopen the world championship battle, given that Lewis Hamilton is
Motorsport.com1d ago
Liam Lawson got more comfortable at Red Bull in Dutch GP outing than during his 2025 stint
While Red Bull stand-in Liam Lawson says it is impossible to compare the current RB22 with the previous Formula 1 car he drove with the Austrian outfit, the Kiwi admits he felt much “more comfortable” in the car than he did during his first stint at Red Bull Racing.The Racing Bulls driver was called
Motorsport.com2d ago
"Drive to Survive" Season 9: The biggest F1 stories Netflix could cover
Netflix has officially confirmed that its Formula 1 docuseries Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season. The series is set to document the ongoing 2026 championship, so we are taking a look at what could feature in the series.While information is yet to be released on the episodes for the nin
Motorsport.com2d ago
Mercedes: Late Dutch GP team orders were to help George Russell
Mercedes used team orders during the Dutch GP last weekend to help George Russell secure third at Zandvoort, says Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin.The call for Russell to let his team-mate Kimi Antonelli through came late in the race, after the VSC period on lap 55 of 72. The I
Motorsport.com2d ago
F3 points leader: New F1 Spanish GP venue "incredible" to drive after test
Formula 3 championship leader Freddie Slater has labelled the new Madrid circuit as “incredible” to drive amid the junior series’ test at the Spanish venue.Madrid has replaced Barcelona as host of the Spanish Grand Prix for 2026 on a 10-year deal with Formula 1 set to stage the event at the Madring
Motorsport.com2d ago
Red Bull hopes for F1 development lifeline as FIA's new ADUO decision looms
Although the second ADUO period – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities in Formula 1 – already ended after the Hungarian Grand Prix, the results of the first period have still not officially been made public.During the Monaco race weekend, however, all manufacturers were informed of t
Motorsport.com2d ago
What Charles Leclerc 'didn't understand' about Ferrari's Zandvoort F1 strategy
Charles Leclerc questioned a Ferrari strategy decision during the Dutch Grand Prix that potentially cost him a podium finish at Zandvoort. The call in question was his pitstop at the end of lap 43, which left the Monegasque with no real weapons to battle George Russell for third in the closing stage
Motorsport.com2d ago
Lewis Hamilton apologises for Ferrari radio fury: "That wasn’t the best version of me"
Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for his frustration boiling over on team radio.During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, e
Motorsport.com2d ago
Hamilton claims Dutch GP radio outbursts weren't "the best version of me"
Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for it boiling over on team radio.During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, especially onc
Autosport2d ago
McLaren appealing Monaco GP result "with a double intent"
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its concern for "the integrity of the sport".On Tuesday, the FIA's International Court of Appeal is handling an appeal by McLaren and Red Bull against the r
Autosport2d ago
“Fairness and integrity” of F1 at stake as FIA set to rule on Monaco controversy
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its concern for "the integrity of the sport".On Tuesday, the FIA's International Court of Appeal is handling an appeal by McLaren and Red Bull against the r
Motorsport.com2d ago
Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’
Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will take on a new challenge next month when he goes up against 100 drivers in what has been touted as the world’s biggest kart race.The Red Bull driver will line up on the back of the grid at a purpose-built kart layout at Silverstone on 16 September, and be tasked wit
Motorsport.com2d ago
FIA condemns online abuse at F1 stewards following Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty
Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise Alpine driver Franco Colapinto at Zandvoort.Colapinto and Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad were both handed drive-through penalties for overt
Autosport2d ago
FIA exploring legal options over abuse against F1 stewards following Franco Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty
Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its F1 race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise Alpine driver Franco Colapinto at Zandvoort.Colapinto, and Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad, were both handed drive-through penalties for
Motorsport.com2d ago
George Russell: “Specialist” Lando Norris always strong at tracks like Zandvoort
George Russell says Lando Norris has “always been a bit of a specialist” at circuits with long corners and high tyre degradation, so he wasn’t surprised to see the McLaren Formula 1 driver take back-to-back wins in Hungary and the Netherlands.Reigning F1 world champion Norris has taken pole and vict
Motorsport.com2d ago
Max Verstappen was "lucky" to avoid Dutch GP pile-up, says Nico Rosberg
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg argued that Red Bull driver Max Verstappen was lucky to avoid triggering a multi-car pile-up during his opening-lap crash at the Dutch Grand Prix. The four-time champion suffered a violent crash on the first lap of his home grand prix in damp conditions, which tr
Motorsport.com2d ago
Lando Norris: I’m eliminating my F1 weaknesses, and I don’t have so many
Lando Norris feels he is performing better both on and off the track in Formula 1 this year compared to his title-winning 2025 campaign, fresh off back-to-back wins for McLaren.The reigning F1 world champion has taken pole and victory in the last two rounds in Hungary and Zandvoort to breathe fresh
Motorsport.com2d ago
Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026
Oscar Piastri is scratching his head as to why he’s struggled to maximise the McLaren Formula 1 package compared to team-mate Lando Norris.The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix - Budapest and Zandvoort - from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, while Piastri has suffered
Motorsport.com3d ago
Netflix renews "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" for season 9
Netflix has officially confirmed that its behind-the-scenes docuseries Formula 1: Drive to Survive will return for a ninth season, covering the ongoing 2026 season.The docuseries, which premiered on the streaming service in 2019, has given viewers unprecedented access to the paddock and an insight i
Motorsport.com3d ago
"Call me, please!" – Yuki Tsunoda makes cheeky F1 return pitch after impressive Dutch GP
The past week has been a real rollercoaster for Yuki Tsunoda. Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer had already been informed the previous Friday of Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury and a potential driver change, but according to Tsunoda, he only received the call on Tuesday – while he was still on a beach in Gre
Motorsport.com3d ago
Red Bull impressed by Liam Lawson at Dutch GP: 'He did what he could'
Red Bull’s Formula 1 boss Laurent Mekies was impressed by its super-sub Liam Lawson after he maximised what was possible at the Dutch Grand Prix.The 24-year-old finished seventh behind the top three teams – McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari – after starting eighth but gaining a place due to Max Verstapp
Motorsport.com3d ago
James Vowles calls Williams F1 rebuild his "life's journey"
Williams team principal James Vowles has declared that returning the Grove outfit to the required competitive level in Formula 1 will become his "life's journey".Vowles joined Williams in 2023 and was faced with the immense challenge of bringing the outdated infrastructure up to scratch and rebuildi
Motorsport.com3d ago
How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto
Audi Formula 1 driver Nico Hulkenberg says his "scary" incident with team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto was a combination of luck and judgement as the German avoided a disastrous accident in the Dutch Grand Prix.With the Zandvoort circuit still damp from a pre-race shower but dry enough for slick tyres, Ma
Motorsport.com3d ago
Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival teams' F1 upgrades
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing.Both McLaren and Ferrari have made significant progress in recent months by piling on upgrades to their respective cars, which has turned both into mult
Autosport3d ago
What Ferrari actually meant to do when Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig" in Dutch GP
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has clarified what led to Lewis Hamilton’s radio outbursts during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend for the Formula 1 outfit.The Scuderia finished off the podium for a second, consecutive race as Hamilton took fourth with team-mate Charles Leclerc in fifth – the reverse of B
Autosport3d ago
Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty
Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give him a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year.Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the
Autosport3d ago
What makes Norris say “I don't have a car to fight for the championship”?
The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car.Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, t
Autosport4d ago
FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP
The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure.Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was entirely his own mis
Autosport4d ago
Hamilton explains Dutch GP radio outburst over Ferrari team orders
Lewis Hamilton has urged Ferrari to be more like Mercedes with its efficiency after growing frustrated by a lack of team orders during the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.The Ferrari driver finished fourth in an action-packed contest at Zandvoort on Sunday, with his mid-race battle with stablemate Charle
Autosport4d ago
What caused Verstappen’s F1 Dutch GP crash
Making mistakes may be uncharacteristic of Max Verstappen, but that’s exactly what the four-time world champion did on the first lap of his home Formula 1 race.Starting the Dutch Grand Prix from seventh on the grid after feeling unwell all weekend, Verstappen took a decent getaway but found himself
Autosport4d ago
F1 Dutch GP: Norris overhauls Antonelli for victory, Verstappen suffers heavy crash
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag by crashing out.The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, with his Mercedes team-mate George Russell completing the po
Autosport4d ago
F1 Dutch GP red-flagged after Verstappen crash
Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix has been red-flagged after one lap following an enormous accident for home hero Max Verstappen.At the end of lap 1 on a damp circuit, Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull as he tagged the white line on the inside of Zandvoort's final turn - the banked, flat out Luyend
Autosport4d ago
Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"
As is tradition, Mercedes organises a special media session with Wolff and representatives of the Dutch press at Zandvoort. In recent years, those roundtables have often produced some eye-catching comments, much to the amusement of Mercedes team members as well.Two years ago at Zandvoort, for exampl
Autosport4d ago
Verstappen suffering from "flu-like" illness as Zandvoort exposes Red Bull's fundamental problems
With three victories since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the calendar in 2021, Max Verstappen can already look back on a very successful period. The final edition in 2026 has proven an ordeal so far, both in terms of Red Bull’s pace and Verstappen’s physical condition."I've felt better before, ye
Autosport5d ago
Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's
Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar.F1’s history could have panned out very
Autosport5d ago
F1 Dutch GP: Norris pips Russell to grab pole
Lando Norris has pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three.The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a strong qualifying for McLaren, as the defending champions had to
Autosport5d ago
F1 Dutch GP: Russell controls sprint race as Leclerc overhauls Norris for second
George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris completing the podium at a
Autosport5d ago
Why Honda's new F1 engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says more work is needed to optimise Honda's more powerful engine after struggling to keep his car on the track in sprint qualifying at Zandvoort.Alonso and team-mate Lance Stroll have received the second specification of Honda's V6 power unit, with the
Autosport6d ago
The advice Marquez gave Hadjar over his wrist injury
Isack Hadjar misses this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix after sustaining a wrist injury during a gym session last week. According to Racing Bulls CEO Peter Bayer, Red Bull’s sister team was informed on Friday of a potential driver change, with the situation developing further on Tuesday.That was when Yu
Autosport6d ago
F1 Dutch GP: Russell takes pole in tight sprint qualifying with Antonelli fifth
George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth.The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his third sprint pole of the 2026 season.Russell’s pole came particularly
Autosport6d ago
F1 Dutch GP: Antonelli pips Norris in practice amid poor showing for Red Bull
Kimi Antonelli was fastest in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix as the championship leader picked up where he left off upon Formula 1’s return from its summer break.The Mercedes star set a 1m12.949s lap at Zandvoort and was the only driver to go sub-1m13s as second-place went to McLaren’s reigning w
Autosport6d ago
Farewell Zandvoort: Our writers' personal highlights from the F1 Dutch GP
For one final time, Formula 1 cars will race around the sand dunes of Zandvoort this weekend as the seaside circuit prepares to host its final Dutch Grand Prix. After its re-entry into the calendar in 2021, the track announced its exit at the end of 2024. Ahead of the chequered flag flying for the f
Autosport6d ago
US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson acquires minor Aston Martin F1 stake
Aston Martin has sold a minority stake in its Formula 1 team to US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson, who joins the board of directors as vice chairman.Johnson, an heir of the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical empire, also owns the New York Jets NFL team and acquired a major stake in Premier League foo
AutosportAug 20
TWG denies sale of Cadillac F1 team
Mark Walter might be unfamiliar in Formula 1, but for the Cadillac team, he holds fundamental relevance. The billionaire is the CEO of TWG, the company responsible for operating General Motors' Formula 1 entry, and currently he is under scrutiny by authorities in the United States which has sparked
AutosportAug 20
How the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Verstappen's Red Bull new deal
On the face of it, the emergence of three 2027 driver announcements in the same week might suggest that Formula 1's silly season had truly kicked off in style as the season emerged from its summer hibernation.All three, however, were announcements of contract renewals. This isn't silly season - this
AutosportAug 20
Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.While Verstappen’s current deal already extended until the end of 2028, his dislike for the new generation of cars and exploits in other disciplines of motorsport ha
AutosportAug 20
The full circle moment given to Lawson at the 2026 Dutch GP
Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander is again replacing a driver in the Red Bull stable at Zandvoort because of a hand injury.Lawson eventually used his five-race stint with AlphaTauri in
AutosportAug 19
Williams confirms F1 2027 line-up with Sainz extension
Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal.The Spaniard’s news comes a day after team-mate Alex Albon agreed just a one-season extension for next year, which will be the Thai-Briton’s sixth campaign wit
AutosportAug 19
FIA to hear McLaren and Red Bull's Monaco GP appeal next week
Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.The Alpine driver crossed the line in third on 7 June but two five-second penalties for pitlane speeding demoted a furious Gasly to seventh, handing Red
AutosportAug 19
Lawson to replace Hadjar at Red Bull for Dutch GP
Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.News emerged on Wednesday morning that Hadjar had sustained a wrist injury from a gym session and was therefore set to skip Zandvoort, with a formal decision impendin
AutosportAug 19
Pre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027
After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a political debate in the paddock.Many teams wanted more time during the starting procedure to spool their turbochargers and build up the revs, but Ferrari wa
AutosportAug 19
Hadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Isack Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym session ahead of the race weekend at Zandvoort, Autosport has learned, and could be forced to miss the Dutch Grand Prix.
AutosportAug 19
"No nine to five cruise" - The challenge of assembling Cadillac's trackside F1 team from scratch
When brand-new entrant Cadillac started its search for a race team manager, still a full year removed from joining the 2026 Formula 1 grid, it didn't have to look very long, or far, to identify the right target.Over at Haas, F1's previous start-up team in 2016, long serving team manager Peter Crolla
AutosportAug 18
Albon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension.Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season and was one of several drivers out of contract at the end of this year, amid speculation over his and team-mate Carlos Sainz
AutosportAug 18
FIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"
One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur.Ferrari was the first to unveil the concept during winter testing and managed to surprise several rival
AutosportAug 18
Why Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years
When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several reasons.Newey spoke openly about Honda's battery problems, acknowledged that his role as team principal had distracted him f
AutosportAug 17
The best drives of F1 2026 so far, according to our writers
Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes came out on top, with it now leading the constructors’ standings and Kimi Antonelli is on top in the drivers’ championship.But the team hasn’t
AutosportAug 16
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 the second half of t
AutosportAug 15
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 gains.The W17 has been the class of the field so far, s
AutosportAug 14
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 Ukraine. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the FIA in
AutosportAug 14
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 late '80s and early '90s, McNish's road to the top t
AutosportAug 14
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 as team principal with immediate effect by Marcin Budkowski.Two
AutosportAug 13
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 ex-Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski for the
AutosportAug 12