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Toto Wolff: I stand by Mercedes' performance focus, but now we must sort reliability
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says he’d rather have a fast, unreliable car than the opposite, but admits it’s time to weed out the Silver Arrow’s mechanical gremlins.Mercedes has dominated the 2026 season so far, taking all nine pole positions for grand prix races – though it was beat
Motorsport.com4h ago
Sergio Perez reveals brutal Christian Horner 'two car' message ahead of Red Bull stint
Sergio Perez has revealed that former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner bluntly informed him upon joining the team that they only ran a second car "because they have to", admitting they would have been content racing solely with Max Verstappen.During an appearance on the High Performance podc
Motorsport.com6h ago
Arvid Lindblad keen on rally future post-F1 after “amazing” WRC experience
Rallying is a discipline Arvid Lindblad would like to potentially pursue in a future post-Formula 1 after tasting World Rally Championship machinery at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.The Racing Bulls F1 rookie jumped aboard an M-Sport-Ford Puma Rally1 car to tackle the event’s tight and twisty 1.9-m
Motorsport.com6h ago
James Vowles admits Williams F1 British GP upgrade disappointment
Williams team principal James Vowles has conceded that the upgrades introduced at the British Grand Prix failed to deliver the expected level of performance, admitting the weekend at Silverstone exposed several new areas of concern for the Grove outfit.Vowles offered an assessment of the team's deve
Motorsport.com6h ago
McLaren to stage live London event featuring F1 stars and team bosses
Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Stella and Zak Brown will take to the stage at London's O2 as McLaren launches a live fan event celebrating its past, present and future
The Race8h ago
F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue o
Motorsport.com8h ago
Audi highlights “importance of efficiency” in next-generation F1 engines
Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto says the German brand wants the series' future engine formula to remain "highly efficient" amid talk of ditching turbos.F1 and its governing body the FIA are starting to lay down plans for the future power unit regulations for 2031. There is a broad consensus amon
Motorsport.com10h ago
German GP 2026 MotoGP rider rankings
Was Marquez's latest MotoGP triumph definitely more impressive than what some of his peers lower down the order managed?
The Race12h ago
What time is F1's 2026 Belgian Grand Prix? Full weekend schedule
All the times you need to know for Formula 1's next race - the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
The Race12h ago
What would you like to ask Esteban Ocon?
On 16 July, Autosport's newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview will take place with Formula 1 grand prix winner Esteban Ocon in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock.You, the Autosport reader, have the opportunity to ask the Haas driver about any topic of your choice, for instance his rise to F1 from humb
Autosport12h ago
Challenging the F1 record? Formula E's Goodwood mission explained
It was clear that beating Nick Heidfeld’s legendary 1999 effort of 41.6s (in McLaren's 1998 F1 car) was very much in Formula E's sights last weekend
The Race14h ago
How McLaren's 2026 F1 car has ended up three months behind Mercedes
In just over half a year, McLaren has gone from having F1’s benchmark car to lagging three months behind the development curve of the factory Mercedes team
The Race14h ago
Guenther Steiner urges FIA to increase use of AI after British GP safety car backlash
Guenther Steiner has urged the FIA to introduce permanent, full-time stewards and increase the use of artificial intelligence to prevent a repeat of the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix.The race at Silverstone, which saw Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claim his first victory of the season ahea
Motorsport.com1d ago
The Next Generation: Luke Browning
How my motorsport journey started"I realised at a very young age that I craved adrenaline and competition. That's what motivated me, and what really is what I wanted to devote my life to. I think I could have been a professional at any sport that really I put my mind to."Racing happened very, very l
Motorsport.com1d ago
James Vowles targets Williams reset ahead of F1 Belgian GP: "Come back swinging"
Williams team principal James Vowles has promised that the Grove outfit will "reset and come back swinging" at the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, as the team looks to bounce back from a challenging home race.Following a difficult British Grand Prix that yielded more questions than answers regarding th
Motorsport.com1d ago
Marc Marquez cruises to dominant German GP win as rivals crash
Marc Marquez dominated Sunday’s German Grand Prix to claim his 10th Sachsenring MotoGP victory
The Race1d ago
Lando Norris reflects on childhood dream during Goodwood Festival of Speed balcony celebration
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris was met with cheering crowds as he took to the iconic Goodwood House balcony during the Festival of Speed.Before a special balcony celebration of his maiden championship title, Norris took the McLaren MCL60 up the famous Goodwood hillclimb. He parked the 2023 mac
Motorsport.com1d ago
Lando Norris opens door to Valentino Rossi partnership for Le Mans campaign
Lando Norris has shared his hopes of teaming up with his childhood hero and MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi for a 24 Hours of Le Mans campaign in the future.The 2025 Formula 1 champion, famously a huge fan of the nine-time grand prix motorcycle world champion, joined Rossi at the Goodwood Festival of
Motorsport.com1d ago
Audi targets F1 title bid by 2030
Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabrie
Autosport1d ago
Audi's "target" is to fight for F1 title by 2030, says Mattia Binotto
Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant.The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore Gabrie
Motorsport.com1d ago
Newey admits Aston Martin guilty of not consulting F1 drivers enough
Adrian Newey feels Aston Martin has been guilty of failing to consult with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll adequately
The Race1d ago
Toto Wolff "too smart" to sign Max Verstappen, says Guenther Steiner
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has questioned why Mercedes would attempt to sign four-time champion Max Verstappen, suggesting that team boss Toto Wolff is "too smart" to make such a move.Verstappen's future has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks. In addit
Motorsport.com2d ago
Lewis Hamilton calls for less software reliance in F1 as he highlights "real frustration"
Lewis Hamilton has voiced his frustration over Formula 1's increasing reliance on software, arguing that drivers are being unfairly penalised by complex energy management systems rather than being rewarded for raw pace.Speaking to Neil deGrasse Tyson on the StarTalk podcast during the Miami Grand Pr
Motorsport.com2d ago
New MotoGP grid format 'terrible' for some - but riders approve
Even if the new MotoGP rules are "terrible" for some of the series' strong starters - the riders approve of the changes
The Race2d ago
Winners and losers from MotoGP's German GP sprint
MotoGP had its first Marquez one-two of the 2026 season at the Sachsenring in a sprint race that produced plenty of winners and losers
The Race2d ago
James Vowles confirms Williams review after F1 development rate concerns
Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted that the Grove outfit's current rate of car development is insufficient to meet its ambitions of progressing up the Formula 1 grid. Following a challenging British Grand Prix, the team has launched an intensive two-week review to evaluate its upgrade
Motorsport.com2d ago
Marquez wins German GP sprint as Ducati dominates Aprilia
Marc Marquez took another step closer to returning to the top of the MotoGP standings with a supremely controlled sprint victory at the German GP
The Race2d ago
F1 drivers braced for more deployment pain at Belgian GP
Formula 1 drivers are already bracing for a headache over deployment at Spa-Francorchamps, with Fernando Alonso warning they could have no battery for large parts of the lap and drop to “less power than F2”.The Belgian Grand Prix venue is famed for its long straights and demanding climbs, particular
Motorsport.com2d ago
Kimi Antonelli vows Goodwood return after maiden Festival of Speed run
Current Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Kimi Antonelli has made his Goodwood Festival of Speed debut, capping off a busy week that included the British Grand Prix, a visit to Wimbledon and tyre testing at Silverstone.Appearing on the Pirelli fan zone stage, the Italian driver was quick to adm
Motorsport.com2d ago
Bezzecchi suffers 'complete and displaced' collarbone fracture
MotoGP title hopeful Marco Bezzecchi has suffered a significant collarbone injury in his crash during German Grand Prix qualifying at the Sachsenring
The Race2d ago
George Russell's Mercedes engineer explains key to F1 success
Mercedes senior race engineer Marcus Dudley has lifted the lid on his relationship with his driver George Russell, explaining the importance of being able to trust one another, finely tuned communication and the ability to ignore toxic online abuse.Dudley appeared on the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show
Motorsport.com2d ago
Marquez 1-2 as Bezzecchi crash adds fresh MotoGP title blow
Marc Marquez led a Marquez family 1-2 in MotoGP's German Grand Prix qualifying, as title hopeful Marco Bezzecchi suffered a fast crash
The Race2d ago
Whether the bad luck between Russell and Antonelli has evened out in F1 title fight
George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.Antonelli suffered a broken wheel shield in the closing stages of the Silverston
Autosport2d ago
Has the bad luck for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli evened out in the F1 title fight?
George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread.Antonelli suffered a broken wheel shield in the closing stages of the Silverston
Motorsport.com2d ago
Gary Anderson: F1's customer engine idea is doomed to fail
F1's new independent customer engine plan makes little logical sense to our ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson
The Race2d ago
Red Bull faces fresh driver headache as Isack Hadjar shines, says former F1 TV presenter
Will Buxton believes Isack Hadjar is the most competitive Formula 1 team-mate Max Verstappen has faced since Daniel Ricciardo.During the latest episode of the Up To Speed podcast alongside former F1 driver David Coulthard, Buxton evaluated the current state of Red Bull's driver roster.With ongoing p
Motorsport.com2d ago
David Coulthard urges F1 to change safety car rules after "dull" British GP
Following the anticlimactic safety car finish at the British Grand Prix, former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has heavily criticised the championship's current procedures. During the Up To Speed podcast, the 13-time grand prix winner argued the safety car process is unnecessarily slow and backed
Motorsport.com3d ago
F1 British GP safety car finish defended amid fan backlash
Anthony Davidson has defended the decision to finish the British Grand Prix under safety car conditions, insisting that the Formula 1 regulations must be followed regardless of the entertainment factor.The end of the race at Silverstone drew mixed reactions from fans after the drivers crossed the fi
Motorsport.com3d ago
Jenson Button identifies key reason behind Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence
Jenson Button has argued that Lewis Hamilton's return to form is primarily down to the latest generation of Formula 1 machinery suiting his driving style, rather than simply settling into his new surroundings at Ferrari.The seven-time champion has bounced back this season. He secured his first grand
Motorsport.com3d ago
Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on his future in grand prix racing around the summer break, while dismis
Autosport3d ago
Fernando Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues.The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on his future in grand prix racing around the summer break, while dismis
Motorsport.com3d ago
What happened on MotoGP practice day at German GP
Sachsenring expert Marc Marquez was quickest to end the opening day of MotoGP practice at the German Grand Prix
The Race3d ago
Mercedes reliability woes open door to Ferrari championship bid, says former F1 driver
Former Formula 1 driver Anthony Davidson believes Mercedes' mounting reliability problems have handed Ferrari a viable path to the championship, suggesting that the Maranello outfit can rely on its "bulletproof" machinery.Davidson assessed the championship picture after the ninth round of the 2026 s
Motorsport.com3d ago
Jenson Button gives verdict on Max Verstappen Red Bull exit: "Frustrated with the situation"
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen is growing increasingly frustrated and "lonely" at Red Bull, predicting that the four-time champion will actively seek to exit the team. He tipped Mercedes as the most likely destination for Verstappen.Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show,
Motorsport.com3d ago
Monaco date change could save champion's Formula E career
One of the two calendar clashes between Formula E and the World Endurance Championship could be averted - and that has big implications for one of the series' biggest names
The Race3d ago
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb.With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in a
Autosport3d ago
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb. With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in
Motorsport.com3d ago
Why struggling F1 teams can't follow Ferrari's aggressive upgrade plan
The new regulations ushered in by Formula 1 for the 2026 season have reset the development cycle that left McLaren at the top of the pyramid, with Mercedes taking the Woking-based squad's place.But with the new cycle brings greater opportunity to find greater gains through upgrade packages, with the
Motorsport.com3d ago
Audi calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first nin
Autosport3d ago
Audi's Mattia Binotto calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades.The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first nin
Motorsport.com3d ago
George Russell jokes 2024 Belgian GP pain will stay with him until his "deathbed"
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has joked that the memories of the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix will remain with him until his "deathbed", as he prepares to return to the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.The iconic track holds some bitter memories for the British driver due to the events two years prio
Motorsport.com4d ago
Mercedes investigating George Russell's British GP top speed issue
Team principal Toto Wolff says Mercedes is looking into the top speed issue that held George Russell back in Formula 1 British Grand Prix qualifying.Russell qualified almost four tenths down on team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone, losing most of that time on the Hangar Straight as Antonelli was
Motorsport.com4d ago
Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Horner's sacking? Our writers have their say
On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.Since then Laurent Mekies was installed as the new team boss, the team enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 in which Max Verstappen came two points off taking a fifth world title and the team
Autosport4d ago
Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Christian Horner's sacking? Our writers have their say
On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge.Since then Laurent Mekies was installed as the new team boss, the team enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 in which Max Verstappen came two points off taking a fifth world title and the team
Motorsport.com4d ago
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Horner
On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock.Bringing an end to a 20-year period which yielded two dominant, title winning dynasties, Horner was removed following a protracted political battle within Red Bull, with a wi
Autosport4d ago
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Christian Horner
On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock.Bringing an end to a 20-year period which yielded two dominant, title winning dynasties, Horner was removed following a protracted political battle within Red Bull, with a wi
Motorsport.com4d ago
George Russell warns F1 drivers face unknown Spa rain challenge
Mercedes driver George Russell has warned that Formula 1 drivers face a completely unpredictable challenge when there is finally a wet race this season, admitting it is virtually impossible to properly prepare for running the 2026 machinery in wet conditions.Russell was speaking following a dramatic
Motorsport.com4d ago
Pato O'Ward 'no longer cares' about chasing a career in Formula 1
The recurring questions about when Pato O’Ward could make the leap to Formula 1 will come to an end, as the Arrow McLaren team driver in IndyCar revealed on Conor Daly's Speed Street podcast that aspirations of reaching the great circus are no longer on his radar, so his objective is completely in t
Motorsport.com4d ago
Why Red Bull and Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side.According to Max Verstappen,
Autosport5d ago
Why Red Bull and Max Verstappen struggled at Silverstone – and expect the same at Spa
Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side.According to Max Verstappen,
Motorsport.com5d ago
How Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari
Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes introduced after the sprint in an effort to regain the feeling he had lost with the SF‑26. It is a win that carries a far deeper meaning than his smile
Autosport5d ago
How Charles Leclerc has changed his steering wheel software for the first time since joining Ferrari
Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes introduced after the sprint in an effort to regain the feeling he had lost with the SF‑26. It is a win that carries a far deeper meaning than his smile
Motorsport.com5d ago
George Russell explains mindset after tough start to 2026 F1 campaign
Mercedes driver George Russell has insisted that he "didn't really lose faith" during a challenging start to his 2026 campaign.While the British driver won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he endured a series of unlucky moments as his teenage team-mate Kimi Anton
Motorsport.com5d ago
Toto Wolff expecting strong Ferrari challenge for 'rest of F1 2026'
Toto Wolff expects Ferrari to continue challenging Mercedes' dominance of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign after Charles Leclerc’s victory at the British Grand Prix.The Silver Arrows mastered the switch to the 2026 regulations by winning the opening six grands prix, but then Ferrari closed the gap with a
Motorsport.com5d ago
Fernando Alonso: No "driver talent" is needed with F1 2026 cars
Fernando Alonso has launched another scathing review of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations by claiming no “driver talent” is required after the British Grand Prix.This year F1 has introduced its latest regulation overhaul with radical changes to both the chassis and power unit, the latter being the more
Motorsport.com5d ago
How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine partner Mercedes, where the real difference no longer lies
Autosport5d ago
How the more technical F1 2026 regulations hinder customer teams
The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront.This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine partner Mercedes, where the real difference no longer lies
Motorsport.com5d ago
Mercedes confirms F1 upgrade strategy amid Ferrari and Red Bull resurgence
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has warned followers of the team that the Brackley outfit faces an escalating threat from a resurgent Ferrari and Red Bull.Speaking after the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone, where George Russell salvage a second-place finish while tea
Motorsport.com5d ago
FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Verstappen crashes
After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information.Autosport has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferrari an
Autosport5d ago
FIA looking into Red Bull and Ferrari's rotating F1 wings after Max Verstappen's crashes
After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information.Motorsport.com has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferra
Motorsport.com5d ago
George Russell reflects on emotional British GP podium in full circle moment
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has reflected on his podium finish at the British Grand Prix as he shared his long-term connection to the iconic Silverstone circuit.For the British driver, standing on the podium at his home race was part of a journey that began in his childhood. Russell rec
Motorsport.com5d ago
Martin Brundle proposes three fixes to avoid F1 safety car finishes after British GP
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has urged the FIA to overhaul its safety car regulations, proposing three fixes following the anticlimactic end to the British Grand Prix.The race at the iconic Silverstone circuit looked to be on course for an exciting end with Charles L
Motorsport.com5d ago
Martin Brundle points to Kimi Antonelli lesson after "heartbreaking" British GP
Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered a harsh but necessary learning experience during the British Grand Prix, with former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle noting a communication breakdown that derailed the Italian's charge for victory.The Silverstone weekend in
Motorsport.com5d ago
FIA British GP decision questioned as former Alpine boss offers alternative
Former Formula 1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer has argued that the FIA missed a prime opportunity to deliver a spectacular finish to the British Grand Prix, insisting the race should have been red-flagged following Max Verstappen's late retirement.The Silverstone race ended behind the safety car. C
Motorsport.com5d ago
Charles Leclerc's British GP win could transform F1 title fight, says Juan Pablo Montoya
Juan Pablo Montoya believes the battle for the Formula 1 championship could become "really exciting" if Charles Leclerc can build on his British Grand Prix victory with the same consistency shown by his Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc took his first grand prix win of the season, and his fi
Motorsport.com5d ago
Kimi Antonelli told key Michael Schumacher lesson he needs to learn in F1 title fight
Former Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has claimed that championship leader Kimi Antonelli must learn how to manage a compromised car if he wants to secure titles, drawing comparisons to Michael Schumacher's ability to nurse damaged machinery.The 19-year-old driver endured a bruising British G
Motorsport.com6d ago
Ferrari faces Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc decision after British GP victory, says Rob Smedley
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes the Maranello outfit might have to make the decision to prioritise seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if it is to stand any real chance of clinching the 2026 drivers' championship.Smedley's comments came after a dramati
Motorsport.com6d ago
The pre-race tweak that hampered Hamilton's British GP
Ferrari didn’t start its British Grand Prix weekend in the most optimistic of ways, as its engineers estimated a possible six tenths deficit to Formula 1’s dominant outfit Mercedes on the straights.But then it took a completely unexpected turn, surprising even the drivers, as Lewis Hamilton took a s
Autosport6d ago
Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?
The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd.It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining and once his Red Bull had been cleared, race con
Autosport6d ago
Why Vasseur doesn't want to talk about a Ferrari title fight
Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances.A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona GP win, and a first for Lewis Hamilton in red. And at last weekend's Brit
Autosport6d ago
Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa
For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems."A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained.Aft
Autosport6d ago
F1 could move away from customer power units in 2031
The FIA, F1's governing body, is considering offering a third-party supply of engines to customer teams from 2031 as the series looks set to move to cheaper V8 power units.FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali have long been aligned on the series moving to cheaper, light
AutosportJul 6
The clever electrical trick that gives Mercedes an edge in qualifying
During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off the accelerator just a few metres before crossing the finish line. It's unusual behaviour, because drivers normally try to cross the line with the thro
AutosportJul 6
Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error.The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later pr
AutosportJul 6
Sainz handed unprecedented penalty after F1 British GP
Carlos Sainz was hit with a rare penalty following the 2026 British Grand Prix after the Williams Formula 1 driver incorrectly unlapped himself under a late safety car.A lap 46 crash from Max Verstappen at Stowe caused Sunday’s Silverstone race to be run under safety car conditions for its final six
AutosportJul 6
Why Verstappen is 'right to be angry' after another "super dangerous" wing failure
Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run.Verstappen had been in contention for third place at the time despite battling with poor handling balance, electrical deployment and gearbox issues
AutosportJul 5
Why Mercedes won't contest Antonelli's British GP track limits penalty
Mercedes will not contest Kimi Antonelli's five-second penalty in the British Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader finished outside the points.At Silverstone, Antonelli was running second, with a significant tyre life advantage on leader Charles Leclerc, when the Italian started experienc
AutosportJul 5
Hamilton keeps British GP podium after escaping yellow-flag sanction
Lewis Hamilton will keep his third place in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after getting off with a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement.Hamilton was investigated by the FIA race stewards for allegedly speeding through a yellow-flag zone during the Silverstone race, passing the stranded Audi o
AutosportJul 5
Verstappen "fed up" with Red Bull issues as he reveals cause of British GP crash
The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen.The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to be on course for his third podium finish of the sea
AutosportJul 5
FIA explains safety car finish at F1 British GP
The FIA has explained a “software error” caused the controversial end to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the safety car initially called in for a final-lap shootout before the decision was reversed.After Max Verstappen crashed with six laps to go, the safety car was deployed, which triggered
AutosportJul 5
Hamilton summoned after F1 British GP, expects to lose podium
Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari team representative have been summoned by the British Grand Prix stewards to explain a potential breach of Formula 1 yellow flag regulations.The FIA summons document does not specify the exact time of the alleged infringement, although race control indicated during the r
AutosportJul 5
F1 British GP: Leclerc shocks Mercedes with win as Antonelli hits trouble
Charles Leclerc headed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix as Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli lost second place with late reliability troubles.Leclerc had snatched the lead away from polesitter Kimi Antonelli at the start, with third-placed starter Hamilton a
AutosportJul 5
F1 to decide before summer break on recovering Middle Eastern race
Formula 1 has set a summer break deadline to recover one of its postponed Middle Eastern races as it still aims to add Bahrain or Saudi Arabia to the calendar.Both Middle Eastern races were called off in March amid the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with the protracted hostilities in recent months
AutosportJul 5
“They shouldn't ask me that anymore” – Why Verstappen doesn't believe in another Red Bull comeback
One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend.During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit issue, but even without that problem he believe
AutosportJul 5
Wolff: "Emotional" Vasseur misunderstood comments on Ferrari
Toto Wolff reckons the “very emotional” Fred Vasseur failed to interpret his comments about Ferrari and its upgrades in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in the manner that they were intended.This has been a developing storyline at the British Grand Prix, after Wolff revealed, last weekend in Austria, his
AutosportJul 4
F1 British GP: Antonelli takes pole position, Russell down in fourth
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has snared his fifth pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the British Grand Prix, defeating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at a sunny Silverstone as George Russell faded.Antonelli improved on his first Q3 run to secure his first pole since the Monaco Grand Prix a month ag
AutosportJul 4
F1 drivers criticise ‘dangerous’ yo-yo racing in British GP sprint race
“Lap one was just chaos with the energy usage,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri after finishing seventh in Saturday’s sprint race at Silverstone.“Pretty dangerous at some points, to be honest, but that’s what we’ve got… Then after that the following [other cars] was just very, very difficult in terms o
AutosportJul 4
Russell and Hamilton contract renewals reveal the Verstappen-McLaren rumours to be nonsense
Two of the most coveted seats on the Formula 1 driver market have already been filled, but there will be no official announcements, no press releases accompanied by grip-and-grin photos with the team boss and key sponsors.The reason is simple: no new contracts have been signed. Instead, options alre
AutosportJul 4
F1 British GP: Antonelli overtakes Hamilton to win Silverstone sprint race
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign.The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion in a race where Antonelli and Ha
AutosportJul 4
Horner to attend F1 British GP, set to launch memoir
Former Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner is set to attend this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, his first race since leaving the squad last July, while announcing his first book.Last year's British GP was the last race of Horner's long tenure with Red Bull, as he was removed from
AutosportJul 4
"They scared me yesterday" – Hamilton expected Ferrari to be six tenths off at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position.During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session, Ferrari
AutosportJul 3
F1 British GP: Hamilton pips Antonelli to Silverstone sprint pole
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula 1's British Grand Prix sprint, holding off his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone.In a single-lap shoot-out on soft tyres, Antonelli set the provisionally fastest time, only for Hamilton to dip a mere 0.011s bel
AutosportJul 3
Why McLaren is the only Mercedes team without the latest power unit at Silverstone
While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria with a new power unit specification.In Mercedes' case, however, it was not an ADUO step but a reliability upgrade following the numerous retirements ear
AutosportJul 3
Vasseur bites back against Wolff’s Ferrari F1 upgrade "cheating" claims
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur launched a fiery response to Toto Wolff’s surprise at Ferrari continuously bringing upgrades throughout the Formula 1 campaign - believing his Mercedes rival made claims of “cheating”.The Scuderia has been aggressive with car updates during the first eight rounds of the 202
AutosportJul 3
What's behind Hamilton's Lego British GP drivers' parade concerns
Following a successful debut at last year's Miami Grand Prix, Lego is back with its latest drivers parade activation as it constructed 22 individual go-karts for drivers to use on the British Grand Prix parade lap.The Danish construction toy giant put together 25km/h go-karts made out of 28,000 Lego
AutosportJul 3
F1 British GP: Hamilton beats Antonelli to top Silverstone practice
Lewis Hamilton made a brilliant start to his British Grand Prix weekend as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion went fastest in practice.The Ferrari driver set a 1m29.260s on the soft tyre, 0.213s quicker than his Mercedes successor and championship leader Kimi Antonelli - who had led much of the
AutosportJul 3
Why Russell believes energy-starved Silverstone will have better racing - like Australia and China
George Russell shrugged off complaints over the expected energy starvation at Formula 1's British Grand Prix and stated that, although the drivers may find the increased energy management aspect challenging, it will create "better racing".The opening round of the 2026 season in Melbourne played out
AutosportJul 3
Why Ferrari fears "deficit could be twice as big" to Mercedes at Silverstone and Spa
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go.That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his
AutosportJul 2
How "charging station" Silverstone will really look different in F1 2026
If you thought Formula 1's favourite water cooler topic of energy management had gone away because of the band-aid fixes applied in Miami and the bigger changes agreed for 2027, then think again.Recent races at circuits where cars were less energy limited had perhaps put vexatious talk of energy man
AutosportJul 2
Alonso denies claim that Aston Martin's Hungarian GP upgrade will decide his F1 future
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with just one point across the opening eight rounds and a
AutosportJul 2
Alonso: Silverstone will be "not fun to drive" with 2026 F1 cars
Silverstone's distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle.Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that he had been moved to laughter after trying S
AutosportJul 2
Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers
Two of the United Kingdom’s biggest motorsport organisations are set to join forces and aid the development of next-generation British drivers.Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) will operate a new national academy from 2027 to create a unified development pathway for young rac
AutosportJul 2
F1 drivers to take to Lego minicars at British GP
Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego bricks for the traditional drivers’ parade lap at Sil
AutosportJul 2
Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026
Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by simply by clicking this link.There are several categories in our ‘Autosport Best of t
AutosportJul 1
McLaren still to investigate why it's losing to Mercedes on the straights, despite same PU
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current championship-leading W17, Stel
AutosportJul 1