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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 wins 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...
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...
Fabio Quartararo confirms shock Yamaha exit as Honda switch looms for 2027
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...
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: 'I was not 100%'
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...
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...
Silverstone hosts another decisive weekend: Full F1 British GP schedule
With the Red Bull Ring round now in the books, won by George Russell, Formula 1 is already set to head to Silverstone for another highly anticipated weekend as the title fight continues to intensify. Here is the full schedule for the British Grand Prix. After eight races, Kimi Antonelli still leads...
Doohan sees new F1 opportunity through Haas: 'Everything focused on 2027 comeback'
After a stint with Alpine that ended suddenly, Jack Doohan is chasing a new Formula 1 opportunity with Haas. Although the Australian is confident in his abilities, he also remains realistic. "I'm striving to get back into Formula 1 for 2027. But if that doesn't seem fit, I think it would be illogica...
'Silver arrows shine on Red Bull's home turf as Verstappen and Hamilton revive old rivalry'
From George Russell's return to victory in the Austrian Grand Prix to the intense battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, just like old times, and much more, Jim Kimberley and Ben Hunt break down all the key moments from the Red Bull Ring weekend in the latest episode of GPBlog's Paddock U...
In Austria, Verstappen shows he still belongs at the very top of the sport
No victory came, but for Max Verstappen, second place in the Austrian Grand Prix may have felt like more than that. At Red Bull’s home circuit, the four-time world champion showed on Sunday that he still belongs among the absolute elite of the sport. After a dramatic qualifying on Saturday, the Dutc...
Red Bull’s upgrade package reignites the battle with Mercedes
Red Bull Racing introduced a big update package in Austria, which allowed Max Verstappen to fight George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for the race victory. The Austrian Grand Prix weekend was a major turning point for Red Bull's season, not only for their second-place finish in Sunday's race, but espe...
Hamilton questions Ferrari's 'suboptimum' Austrian GP strategy
Lewis Hamilton explained that the decision to commit to a three-stop strategy in the Austrian Grand Prix ultimately failed to pay off. The seven-time world champion finished fifth, more than 25 seconds behind race winner George Russell. Speaking after the race, Hamilton admitted Ferrari simply lacke...
Aprilia confirm no injuries for Bezzecchi after huge crash in Assen
Marco Bezzecchi has been cleared and released from hospital following his huge 130+mph crash at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen. The shocking crash occurred on Lap 2 in one of the fastest corners of the track known as the 'Ram's Hook'. It means that Bezzecchi, who started the weekend as the points lea...
Verstappen fears battery issues at Silverstone: 'I did a few laps on the simulator, I just started laughing'
Max Verstappen has predicted that Silverstone's layout will put the 2026 cars under severe strain when it comes to battery management, suggesting that energy saving will be one of the biggest talking points of the British Grand Prix weekend. The recent regulatory tweaks introduced over the past few...
Verstappen's team experiences another 24-hour race heartbreak after Spa DNF
After the 24h Nurburgring, Max Verstappen's GT3 team suffered another DNF at a second iconic 24-hour race, with the No. 3 Verstappen Racing car failing to finish the 24 Hours of Spa on Sunday. While Verstappen scored his second podium of the Formula 1 season and was in contention for victory with Re...