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FIA issue heartfelt tribute after former F3 driver dies aged just 21
The FIA has paid tribute following the death of racing driver Zdenek Chovanek, who competed in Formula 3 during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Chovanek has passed away at the age of just 21. Following the news of Chovanek's death, the FIA shared a tribute on social media, extending its deepest sympathie...
Key Red Bull figure back in Hungary after missing Silverstone and Spa
Red Bull's chief engineer for car engineering, Paul Monaghan, has returned to the paddock at the Hungaroring after missing the previous two Grands Prix, GPblog can confirm. The British engineer missed the rounds at Silverstone and, more recently, Spa last week, amid growing talk of a possible exit f...
Stroll makes honest admission: 'I've had some pretty bad cars over the years'
Lance Stroll admitted he has not been particularly affected mentally by the AMR26's lack of competitiveness this season, saying he is used to driving cars that have been far from fighting for victories throughout much of his career. Aston Martin heads to Hungary with its first major upgrade package...
Bortoleto makes feelings clear: 'Do you see Verstappen being slow?'
Gabriel Bortoleto believes Formula 1's champions remain as competitive as ever and will always find a way to adapt and extract performance, regardless of the regulations, even if the current rules have significantly changed the way the cars are driven. The Belgian Grand Prix reignited the debate tha...
Rossi can be 'intimidating', says VR46's new rider: 'I can call him at any moment'
Although it has yet to be officially announced, Fermin Aldeguer is set to ride for Valentino Rossi's team next season. The young Spaniard says being around the Italian legend feels a bit intimidating. Aldeguer already has a contract with Ducati for next season. As the Spaniard is still competing for...
All F1 rookies confirmed for the Hungarian Grand Prix FP1 session
The opening practice session of the Hungarian Grand Prix will see several full-time drivers, including representatives from both the frontrunning teams and the midfield, hand over their cars to rookie drivers. Here is the full list of the young talents set to take to the track during Friday afternoo...
'What I saw was not Formula 1': Perez blasts current F1 regulations
Sergio Perez has shared his views on the quality of racing seen at Spa, while also reflecting on Formula 1's new era so far. The Mexican believes there is still plenty of work to do to bring the sport back to where it should be. Although the regulatory changes introduced after the opening rounds hav...
F1 rules come once again under fire: 'What I saw was not Formula 1'
Sergio Perez has shared his views on the quality of racing seen at Spa, while also reflecting on Formula 1's new era so far. The Mexican believes there is still plenty of work to do to bring the sport back to where it should be. Although the regulatory changes introduced after the opening rounds hav...
Mercedes celebrates milestone with unique Hungarian GP safety car livery
The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series safety car will feature a slightly different livery from the familiar red design fans are used to seeing during this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. Marking 30 years since Mercedes first served as Formula 1's official safety car at the 1996 French Grand Prix, the Mer...
Will the weather influence the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend?
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend is not expected to pose any major weather concerns, with hot and sunny conditions forecast across all three days. However, recent history has shown that the weather at the Hungaroring can change at a moment's notice. The Hungarian Grand Prix has produced plenty of me...
Will the weather play a role during the Hungarian GP weekend?
The Hungarian Grand Prix weekend is not expected to pose any major weather concerns, with hot and sunny conditions forecast across all three days. However, recent history has shown that the weather at the Hungaroring can change at a moment's notice. The Hungarian Grand Prix has produced plenty of me...
Aston Martin reveals expectations for radical AMR26 upgrade in Hungary
Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack spoke about the long-awaited upgrades set to finally make their debut on the AMR26 at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix. After enduring a quite difficult first half of the season, with the gap to the midfield steadily growing over recent races, Aston...
Albon to get new race engineer as Williams prepares engineering succession
Williams will make a change to its pit wall after this season. Alexander Albon will be paired with a new race engineer in 2027, while James Urwin is set to move into a different role within the team. GPblog understands that Urwin, who has served as Albon's race engineer since 2023, will move into a...
Charles Leclerc urges caution over Ferrari's Hungarian GP hopes
Charles Leclerc has opted to keep his Hungarian GP predictions to himself in the build up to the upcoming race weekend in Budapest, despite Ferrari being tipped as early favourites at the Hungaroring. Off the back of his first win at Silverstone and a P2 finish last time out at Spa-Francorchamps -...
Toto Wolff gives Mercedes 'self-inflicted' warning ahead of Hungarian GP
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has demanded a "clean and reliable" Hungarian GP weekend from the Silver Arrows, with reliability threatening to disrupt their 2026 title charge in recent races. While teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli secured victory last time out in Belgium, his teammate George R...
First look at Aston Martin's Hungary GP upgrade emerges after Budapest delay
Hoping their first significant upgrade package of the season can turn their fortunes around, Aston Martin's upgraded AMR26 has been pictured at the Hungarian GP, with the Silverstone-based team's new chassis arriving in Budapest after an initial delay, as reported by GPblog. Aston Martin's torrid s...
Ranking Lewis Hamilton’s five greatest Hungarian Grand Prix victories
Lewis Hamilton comes into the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix weekend hoping to add to his incredible record in Budapest, one of the Ferrari driver's favourite F1 stomping grounds. Only his nine victories at his home race at Silverstone surpass his eight at the Hungaroring - the most at a single circuit i...
Aston Martin's rebuild has begun: Why the real test comes after Zandvoort
Aston Martin will introduce its biggest upgrade package of the season in Hungary, before rolling out an upgraded Honda power unit at Zandvoort. However, the British team is unlikely to suddenly find itself fighting inside the top ten after just one race weekend. Internally, there is a clear understa...
Why Aston Martin's Hungary GP upgrades won't transform the team overnight
Aston Martin will introduce its biggest upgrade package of the season in Hungary, before rolling out an upgraded Honda power unit at Zandvoort. However, the British team is unlikely to suddenly find itself fighting inside the top ten after just one race weekend. Internally, there is a clear understa...
Honda hint at Aston Martin breakthrough ahead of crucial Hungary weekend
Ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, Honda Racing chief Shintaro Orihara is optimistic over what Aston Martin can achieve in Budapest. The Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer said in his race preview that Honda has been working closely with Aston Martin as the team prepares to i...
F1 LIVE: Follow the build up to the Hungarian Grand Prix here!
Hello and welcome to GPblog’s daily live blog. Follow the latest news and reactions as they trickle in here! Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in the Belgian Grand Prix after prevailing in a thrilling battle with Charles Leclerc, while also extending his championship lead thanks to the retirement of te...
F1 Today: Alonso, Newey summoned for Hungary as Vasseur makes Ferrari prediction
With the Hungarian Grand Prix next on the Formula 1 calendar, we bring you the biggest stories making headlines in the paddock with our F1 Today roundup. The Hungaroring will host round 11 of the 2026 campaign, with several teams looking to close out the opening half of the season on a high. The Bud...
Russell handed solution to Antonelli problem ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
George Russell has been told to spy on his teammate Kimi Antonelli in a bid to cure his woeful form. Russell has endured a challenging first half of the 2026 campaign, trailing his Mercedes teammate by 50 points after the opening 10 races. The Briton, who entered the season as the bookmakers' favour...
Verstappen delivers honest Red Bull assessment before Hungary showdown
Max Verstappen has highlighted a key factor that could determine how both his and Red Bull Racing's weekend unfolds at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion arrives at the final race before Formula 1's summer break in optimistic spirits after returning to the podium with a third-pla...
Verstappen flags major factor that could decide Red Bull's Hungary GP hopes
Max Verstappen has highlighted a key factor that could determine how both his and Red Bull Racing's weekend unfolds at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion arrives at the final race before Formula 1's summer break in optimistic spirits after returning to the podium with a third-pla...
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