The UK maintained its position as the fastest-growing G7 economy in the first half of 2026, defying IMF warnings regarding the impact of the Iran war. Strong consumer spending, aided by warm weather and the World Cup, alongside business IT investment, drove growth, though rising energy bills and inflation threaten future resilience.
Lando Norris (McLaren) in pole position per il GP d'Ungheria. Leclerc (Ferrari) in seconda posizione. Penalizzazioni per Hamilton e Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, overcoming Max Verstappen's slipstream strategy with teammate Isack Hadjar. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver, aiming to be the youngest F1 champion, dedicated the pole to his father. Verstappen starts second, Russell third, with grid penalties affecting Norris.
Lewis Hamilton describes Ferrari's underwhelming performance at the Austrian Grand Prix as a reality check after their win in Spain, acknowledging Mercedes' superior pace and the need for continued development.
George Russell secures pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashes in Q3, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton completing the top three for Ferrari.
George Russell claims pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix with a decisive lap, navigating single yellow flags correctly amidst a dramatic qualifying session, outperforming Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.
George Russell achieved an unexpected pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix after reacting correctly to a yellow flag zone following Max Verstappen's crash, leapfrogging two Ferraris. Questions arise over the initial single yellow flag decision, which was later upgraded to a double yellow, potentially impacting outcomes.
George Russell conquista la pole position al Gp d'Austria. Charles Leclerc partirà in prima fila a fianco di lui, mentre Lewis Hamilton e Kimi Antonelli si allineano in seconda fila. La Ferrari sembra competitiva, ma la pole è sfuggita per un errore di valutazione di Antonelli.
Il primo ministro britannico Keir Starmer è pronto a dimettersi, con il rivale interno Andy Burnham che avrebbe già i numeri per succedergli. Donald Trump critica Starmer per fallimenti su immigrazione ed energia.
Álex Palou consigue su quinta pole position consecutiva en IndyCar, esta vez en Road América. El piloto catalán lidera el campeonato y domina la clasificación, sumando seis de diez poles disputadas. La carrera presenta incertidumbre por los neumáticos.
Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia) conquista la pole position nel MotoGP, seguito da Marc Marquez (Ducati) e Diogo Moreira (Honda). Jorge Martin (Ducati), secondo in classifica, parte decimo con due long lap penalty.
George Russell secured pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, expressing a return to his former form after a series of setbacks. He was narrowly faster than teammate Lewis Hamilton, who capitalized on a significant Ferrari upgrade. Kimi Antonelli qualified third.
George Russell conquista la pole position nel GP di Catalogna, seguito da Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc esprime profonda delusione per la sua qualifica.
Le pilote français Théo Pourchaire a décroché la pole position du Grand Prix de Formule 2 de Monaco, samedi. C'est la première fois cette saison que le leader du championnat, Kimi Antonelli, ne partira pas de la première ligne.
George Russell secured pole position for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Lewis Hamilton. Charles Leclerc crashed out, while Kimi Antonelli will start third.
George Russell (Mercedes) partirà in pole position nel Gp di Barcellona, settima prova del Mondiale di F1. Al suo fianco in prima fila Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari). Leclerc è uscito di pista sbattendo sulle barriere e partirà decimo.
George Russell von Mercedes sicherte sich die Pole Position für den Großen Preis von Barcelona-Katalonien. Lewis Hamilton belegte den zweiten Platz vor Kimi Antonelli. Nico Hülkenberg wurde Neunter, während Fernando Alonso und Charles Leclerc mit Problemen ausschieden.
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George Russell (Mercedes) will start from pole position at the Barcelona F1 GP, the seventh round of the F1 World Championship. He set the fastest qualifying time of 1:14.679, with Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) alongside him on the front row. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) and Lando Norris (McLaren) will form the second row.
BYD, the Shenzhen-based EV maker, has seen a strong rebound in overseas deliveries, surging 76% year-on-year to nearly 300,000 units in April and May. This recovery, driven by rising oil prices due to the US-Israel war with Iran, has bolstered founder Wang Chuanfu's ambition to become the world's largest carmaker by 2030.
Kimi Antonelli, 19, became the youngest winner at the Monaco Grand Prix, dominating the race and extending his championship lead. His exceptional performance, including a pole position lap, has left rivals questioning if anyone can catch him this season.
Noel León (Campos Racing) gana la carrera esprint de Fórmula 2 en Mónaco, su segunda victoria del año. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) obtiene la pole position en F1, superando a Max Verstappen y Lewis Hamilton.
Kimi Antonelli inizia in pole position al Gran Premio di Monaco, suscitando entusiasmo per i colori italiani secondo Geronimo La Russa, presidente dell'Automobile Club d'Italia.
George Russell remains confident in his F1 championship ambitions despite a mechanical failure in Canada. He feels no pressure, stating the title is "his to lose" for rival Kimi Antonelli, who leads by 43 points.
