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Aston Martin makes another attempt to sign Christian Horner
Christian Horner has once again been approached by Aston Martin to reinvigorate the Formula 1 team. That rumour is reported by The Daily Mail. The former Red Bull Racing team principal is still be considering various options for a return to the pinnacle of motorsport. According to the British outle...
F1 Today | Hamilton unveils 'special' Silverstone look while Newey provides health update
From Aston Martin's Adrian Newey admitting he went through a difficult period with his health to Lewis Hamilton unveiling his new look for the British Grand Prix, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from June 30. Formula One is gearing up for this weekend's British Grand Prix after George Russell...
Who's smiling ahead of the British Grand Prix – and who desperately needs a good result?
Formula One heads to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix this weekend and while some drivers and teams arrive with renewed confidence, others know the spotlight will only intensify if they fail to deliver. Last season's race saw Lando Norris beat Oscar Piastri to victory, with Nico Hulkenberg hol...
McLaren ditches papaya with striking livery for the British Grand Prix
McLaren has revealed a one-off livery for the 2026 British Grand Prix, dropping its traditional papaya orange with a surprising historically inspired colour theme. While 'Papaya Rules' was a big talking point of the 2025 season, McLaren have gone for a white design at Silverstone this week, paying...
Every Lewis Hamilton British Grand Prix win ranked: Which was his greatest?
Lewis Hamilton will be looking to become the first driver to win 10 Formula One races at their home circuit, or at any track, at this weekend's British Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion is the most successful driver in the history of the British GP, with his nine wins four ahead of Jim Clar...
KTM set out Pedro Acosta return after shock surgery
Pedro Acosta has undergone successful surgery on a persistent problem with carpal tunnel syndrome, KTM has announced. The Spaniard retired from Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix with the issue in dramatic scenes as he sat up and slowed down while battling Marc Marquez and Pecco Bagnaia for fourth place. Tea...
Red Bull took a radical decision for Verstappen — and now the bill is coming due
Max Verstappen has a moral obligation to Red Bull Racing to honour his contract until the end of 2028. If the four-time world champion leaves anyway, Red Bull GmbH's decision to sack team principal Christian Horner will, in hindsight, have been the wrong choice. Almost exactly a year ago, Horner r...
Bernie Ecclestone explains why one F1 driver is worth signing at "whatever cost"
Max Verstappen has been picked as the one driver that former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone would sign at "whatever cost". It comes at a time of high speculation surrounding the future of the four-time world champion. Verstappen is contracted with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season but...
Silverstone forecast points to Austrian GP-style scorching temperatures
After the scorching Red Bull Ring weekend, high temperatures could once again play a decisive role in car performance at Silverstone. Here's the latest weather forecast for the British Grand Prix. Rain, often a defining factor at Silverstone and a major talking point during last year's race, is not...
'We’ll send him on vacation' – Aprilia's blunt Marco Bezzecchi verdict continues drama
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola is quickly becoming one of the hottest interviews of the MotoGP weekend, and it was no different at the Dutch Grand Prix. Rivola has been using the stick rather than the carrot with his factory riders Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin, garnering criticism from the latter an...
Monaghan's departure from Red Bull isn't a done deal: here's why
Paul Monaghan is keen to join Cadillac, but Red Bull Racing is doing everything it can to keep its long-serving Chief Engineer. Here's the latest ahead of the British Grand Prix. Monaghan has spent 21 years at Red Bull Racing and has played a key role in the team's success, helping it win 15 Formula...
Newey reveals when Aston Martin's 'big aerodynamic package' will arrive
Adrian Newey has confirmed that updates for the AMR26 will begin arriving from the Hungarian Grand Prix onwards, while also outlining the areas of the car set to undergo changes and explaining the work being carried out on the package. Aston Martin has endured a hugely disappointing season so far, w...
Williams forced to sideline unlucky Albon once again
Alexander Albon will be forced to miss two more free practice sessions over the course of the current season, GPblog has learned. The Thai driver recently sat out a session in Barcelona but technical problems mean that the stipulated young driver test was not met. Rules state that every Formula 1 dr...
Tsunoda eyes potential US switch as F1 career options look limited
Yuki Tsunoda does not appear set to return as a full-time Formula 1 driver in 2027, GPblog understands. There are increasing signs that the Japanese driver could move to the United States, where the Japanese driver—backed by Honda—could potentially relaunch his career in IndyCar. After a difficult y...
Norris triumphs on home soil at Silverstone as Hulkenberg seals sensational maiden F1 podium
With the cars set to return to the track at Silverstone this weekend, let's look back at the standout moments from the 2025 British Grand Prix, where Lando Norris claimed his maiden home victory and, above all, Nico Hulkenberg finally celebrated the first podium finish of his Formula 1 career. Quali...
Hamilton unveils 'special' yellow-inspired outfit for Silverstone home race
Lewis Hamilton will add an extra touch of yellow for his home weekend at Silverstone, with the Ferrari driver set to wear yellow gloves, shoes and a matching cap alongside his iconic yellow helmet design. The seven-time world champion will contest his second home weekend in Ferrari colours wearing y...
Verstappen can keep Red Bull in a stranglehold longer thanks to this agreement
Max Verstappen can keep Red Bull Racing in suspense for months about whether he will stay with the team. It is understood that he doesn’t have to give a definitive answer until mid-October. On paper, it’s still possible that after the Hungarian Grand Prix (the last race before the summer break), Max...
World champion Fabio Quartararo leaves Yamaha, expected to join Japanese rivals Honda HRC
2021 MotoGP World Champion Fabio Quartararo has officially confirmed that he will leave Yamaha at the end of 2026. The 27-year-old Frenchman burst onto the scene in 2019 and immediately began challenging for race wins and titles, bringing one home to Yamaha in just his third season. Over the course...
TT Circuit Assen confirms next step towards potential Formula 1 hosting
TT Circuit Assen has confirmed that earlier this year it applied to the FIA for a Grade 1 license. This is required to be able to host a Formula 1 race. While MotoGP remains the priority, the circuit is certainly interested in hosting F1. To that end, advice has also been sought from Hermann Tilke....
Newey provides update over health conditions: 'It's been a difficult period'
Adrian Newey has admitted he recently went through a difficult period with his health, revealing he had to strike a balance between his wellbeing and work, but that his condition has since improved. A few weeks ago, Adrian Newey made his first Formula 1 paddock appearance since the season-opening Au...
Former F1 driver slams 'disgraceful' Q3 controversy: 'Not throwing a red flag makes my hair stand on end'
Former F1 driver Jean Alesi strongly argued that a red flag should have been shown immediately following Max Verstappen's crash during the closing stages of Austrian Grand Prix qualifying. What unfolded during the final Q3 runs at the Red Bull Ring on Saturday became one of the biggest talking point...
F1 LIVE: Russell wins in Austria, Hamilton sends clear message to Verstappen
Hello and welcome to GPBlog's live blog. Stay tuned as we bring you all the latest reactions, breaking stories, and biggest headlines from across the world of Formula 1 as they unfold. The Austrian Grand Prix saw George Russell return to the top step of the podium after a turbulent run of race weeke...
McLaren 'not surprised' as Red Bull rejoins victory battle in Austrian GP
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella admitted he was not surprised by the significant step forward Red Bull made at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the team's latest upgrades allowing Max Verstappen to fight Mercedes for victory throughout the race. After struggling through the opening part of the sea...
Max Verstappen to McLaren? Fresh talks emerge as Red Bull future comes under scrutiny
Max Verstappen's Formula 1 future has taken another intriguing turn after it emerged that the Dutchman's representatives have held talks with McLaren, adding another major team to the list of potential destinations should he leave Red Bull. According to Sky Sports News, Verstappen's camp has held a...
F1 Today | Verstappen issues Silverstone battery warning, Ecclestone questions Ferrari
From Max Verstappen warning of potential battery management issues that could emerge at Silverstone to Bernie Ecclestone identifying what he believes has held Ferrari back for years, here are the biggest Formula 1 stories from June 29. Formula 1 has just come off an action-packed weekend at the Red...