Formula One drivers, including George Russell, Max Verstappen, and Oscar Piastri, voiced strong frustration at the Belgian Grand Prix over new computer-controlled energy deployment regulations, arguing they neuter the driving experience and impact race outcomes.
F1 title contenders Kimi Antonelli and George Russell face off at the Belgian Grand Prix with a narrowed 25-point gap, as both drivers adapt to new cars and strategies amidst bad luck and intense competition.
F1 drivers Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso have backed Spain and France respectively to win the upcoming World Cup. Kimi Antonelli mentioned Argentina and England among his favorites, while a Brazilian journalist reminded him of Brazil's potential under Ancelotti.
Teenager Kimi Antonelli aims for a fourth straight win at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading teammate George Russell by 20 points. Russell, seeking to re-establish his authority, expects a strong challenge from Antonelli.
World champion Lando Norris has warned Formula 1 drivers will be "thrown in at the deep end" by expected wet conditions at the Miami Grand Prix. The McLaren driver, who qualified fourth, is among the majority of the grid without wet-weather experience in the 2026 cars following the sport's biggest rule change. The new engines' massive electrical power and teams' struggles to deploy it predictably threaten "a bit more chaos," Norris said. Teammate Oscar Piastri described it as "a voyage into the unknown." The forecast predicts intermittent thunderstorms, prompting F1 and the FIA to consider timetable changes.
Lewis Hamilton has called for Formula One drivers to have a formal seat at the table in discussions about the sport's future direction, echoing widespread driver discontent with this year's new regulations. The seven-time champion's view was supported by Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, with the latter considering his future in the sport due to dissatisfaction with energy management rules. The rule changes take effect at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix.
Formula 1 drivers use specialised neck-strengthening exercises to withstand forces up to five times gravity at speeds of 322km/h. Sports medicine experts say these techniques can benefit everyday people suffering from 'tech neck' caused by prolonged screen use, with simple posture corrections and neck exercises offering relief.
