Lewis Hamilton's maiden win for Ferrari in Barcelona raises questions about his championship contention. Despite trailing by 41 points, his performance suggests he remains an elite driver, with potential for a title fight if Mercedes' reliability issues persist and Ferrari continues its performance gains.
Lewis Hamilton secured his 106th Grand Prix win in Spain, ending a 41-race drought. The 41-year-old Briton admitted to doubts about his ability to win again after a tough period, but emphasized the importance of self-belief and perseverance. Team principals from Ferrari and Mercedes congratulated him on his resilience.
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is poised to become the largest event in Formula One history, expecting a record 570,000 attendees over four days. This surge in popularity marks a significant turnaround from a decade ago when the race faced cancellation due to financial difficulties.
George Russell admits the pressure is off in the F1 drivers' championship battle, trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli by 68 points after a season of setbacks. Russell aims to enjoy upcoming races and focus on controllable aspects after recent penalties and mechanical issues.
Formula 1 key players have agreed on incremental engine changes for 2027 and 2028, addressing driver concerns about energy management. The power split will shift from 53-47 to 58-42 in 2027 and 60-40 in 2028, with increased fuel flow and ICE output.
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.
Lewis Hamilton believes his first win for Ferrari is on the cards after a second-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli leading the title race by 66 points.
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.
Zak Brown discusses McLaren's decade-long F1 turnaround, from financial crisis to winning championships. He highlights revitalizing the brand, increasing sponsorship revenue to nearly $500 million, and engaging with fans. Brown also explains the complex dynamic of driver vs. team fandom in F1.
Inspired by a childhood movie, the author pursued a Formula 1 dream, studying engineering and motorsport. Facing financial hurdles, she pivoted to oil rig work before ultimately becoming a writer, reflecting on her unconventional path.
Formula One's 2026 season is marked by rapid adaptation to new cars and regulations. Mercedes leads, but McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari are closing the gap with upgrades. The Canadian Grand Prix presents unique challenges, including a sprint weekend format and potential rain, while off-track, teams debate engine regulation changes.
Max Verstappen's debut in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring ended prematurely due to a mechanical problem with his Mercedes AMG GT3 car. He had been leading the race before handing over to a teammate who encountered an issue.
IndyCar faces criticism for its promotional T-shirt design for the Freedom 250, seen as insensitive and inflammatory with potential fascist imagery, reflecting a broader rightward shift under Roger Penske's ownership, potentially jeopardizing its cultural and sporting momentum.
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt and Formula One racer Carlos Sainz Jr. created a stir at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. Viral photos captured the duo engaging in conversation and posing together, sparking widespread fan excitement and social media buzz.
Fast-tracked redesign will reduce electrical energy useMax Verstappen has been a vocal critic of new enginesFormula One has agreed to make engine design changes for the 2027 season in response to the unhappiness of many leading drivers at the way this year’s new-generation engines have affected how they race.At a meeting on Friday, the FIA, F1, teams and engine manufacturers reached an agreement, subject to formal approval, to fast-track changes to the regulations to allow fresh engines to be used next season. Continue reading...
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The improved form of McLaren and Red Bull and in Florida suggests the 2026 title race is likely to run and runThere is a long old way to go but after Formula One emerged from its enforced early season break with an entertaining romp around the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, it indicated that there may yet be a decent tale to be told this season. One where Mercedes do not have it all their own way.Regulation changes dominated the buildup – of which more later because honestly paragraph two is too early to subject readers to the increasingly soul-destroying phrase “energy management” – but what really mattered in Miami was the sporting imperative of upgrades making a competitive difference. Continue reading...
Norris and Piastri call for long-term changes to sportMercedes’ Wolff suggests battery needs to remainFormula One is under increasing pressure to consider immediate changes and the long-term future of its new engines, with the world champion Lando Norris reiterating after the Miami Grand Prix that the only answer to address sport-wide dissatisfaction was to “get rid of the battery”.At the meeting in Florida, which was won by Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, with Norris second, F1 and the FIA had brought in fresh regulations to address unhappiness and safety concerns prompted by the pivotal role energy management plays under the new 2026 formula. Continue reading...
Arvid Lindblad reflects on his impressive F1 debut, scoring points in his first race, his connection to India, and his journey with Red Bull. He also discusses his admiration for drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Arvid Lindblad, the 18-year-old Racing Bulls F1 driver with Indian heritage, made history by scoring points on debut at the Australian Grand Prix, finishing eighth. In an exclusive interview, he shares his emotional journey, connection to India through his family, and recent Mumbai visit where he explored local culture, tried vada pav, and played cricket at the maidans where Sachin Tendulkar started.
Italian driver lost both legs in high-speed cart race crashHe went on to win four Paralympic golds as a para-cyclistAlex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver who lost both legs in a racing crash and went on to win Paralympic gold medals, has died at the age of 59, his family said on Saturday.Zanardi, from Bologna, made his F1 debut in 1991 and later achieved success in the Cart series in the United States, winning back-to-back championships in 1997 and 1998. His life took a dramatic turn in September 2001 when he was involved in a high-speed crash during a Cart race in Germany that led to the amputation of both legs. Continue reading...
Alex Zanardi, the former Formula 1 driver and four-time Paralympic gold medalist, has passed away at 59. Known for his remarkable recovery after a 2001 double amputation, he became a global symbol of perseverance and athletic excellence.
Formula One returns after five-week break with Miami Grand Prix featuring major car upgrades from Ferrari and McLaren. Lando Norris took pole for Saturday's sprint race, beating Kimi Antonelli by two-tenths - the first time Mercedes have not secured pole this season. Mercedes remain unbeaten in the championship with Antonelli leading Russell by nine points, but Ferrari and McLaren are confident their developments can bridge the gap. The race faces potential disruption with an 85% chance of heavy thunderstorms, which could force an early start time on Saturday.
Season resumes in Florida after five-week breakFerrari and McLaren aim to close gap on MercedesWith Formula One returning after its early season enforced break, the Miami Grand Prix is proving an enticing prospect given most of the teams used the time to work furiously on upgrades to their cars. Many of which are being deployed here. Intriguing enough were it not also for the updated regulations being given their debut outing and the threat of lightning storms on Sunday potentially causing a schedule change.Five weeks have passed since the last round in Japan on 29 March after the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain GPs were cancelled because of the war in the Middle East, a break welcomed by many as an unexpected opportunity to assess their cars, which are still very much a work in progress after the rule changes this season. Continue reading...
