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F1 Today | F1 faces unusual Imola finale as NASCAR contenders trade punches after crash
From Formula 1 breaking with tradition ahead of the expected season finale in Imola, with the Grand Prix set to start earlier than usual, to NASCAR contenders coming to blows after an on-track crash, here are the biggest stories making headlines today. If Formula 1 ultimately heads to Imola for the...
F1 Today | F1 faces unusual Imola start time as NASCAR contenders get into a heated brawl
From Formula 1 breaking with tradition ahead of the expected season finale in Imola, with the Grand Prix set to start earlier than usual, to NASCAR contenders coming to blows after an on-track crash, here are the biggest stories making headlines today. If Formula 1 ultimately heads to Imola for the...
Of all people, Zara Larsson seems to reveal the fate of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Formula One Management (FOM) is still officially sticking to the Grands Prix of Qatar and Abu Dhabi going ahead, although teams in the F1 paddock are saying off the record that the races are being canceled. It now appears that the Swedish singer has revealed that the event will indeed be canceled. G...
GT World Challenge | Vermeulen finishes home weekend in style, major Sprint Cup title shake-up
The GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup delivered two breakthrough victories and a major championship shake-up at Zandvoort. In front of 26,000 spectators, Garage 59 and Emil Frey Racing shared the wins, while Dutchman Thierry Vermeulen gave the home crowd plenty to celebrate with victory in Sunday...
GT World Challenge | Garage 59 and Emil Frey win, Sprint Cup title continues with eight teams
The GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup delivered two breakthrough victories and a major championship shake-up at Zandvoort. In front of 26,000 spectators, Garage 59 and Emil Frey Racing shared the wins, while Dutchman Thierry Vermeulen gave the home crowd plenty to celebrate with victory in Sunday...
Leclerc reaches a rare F1 milestone in Madrid, but would have preferred a different entry
With the laps he led at the Madrid Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc joined an exclusive group of drivers to have led 1,000 or more laps in Formula 1. However, he and just one other driver in the group are the only ones yet to win a title. The other driver is Stirling Moss, who led 1,181 laps during his F...
Leclerc enters exclusive F1 list, but not quite as he would have wanted
With the laps he led at the Madrid Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc joined an exclusive group of drivers to have led 1,000 or more laps in Formula 1. However, he and just one other driver in the group are the only ones yet to win a title. The other driver is Stirling Moss, who led 1,181 laps during his F...
FIA president under fire after stepping in over Alonso’s uncertain F1 future
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner was unimpressed by recent remarks from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, who said he would be willing to assist Aston Martin in a bid to persuade Fernando Alonso to continue racing in Formula 1. Lawrence Stroll’s team is enduring a hugely challenging 202...
Rosberg reveals where Mercedes has the real edge over Red Bull engine
Nico Rosberg believes that the key difference between the Mercedes and Red Bull-Ford power units is not the internal combustion engine (ICE), but rather their ability to manage the battery efficiently, an area where he believes the German manufacturer excels. To general surprise, the very first powe...
F1 forced to break with tradition for expected season finale in Imola
If Formula 1 (as currently expected) ends the season with a race in Imola, that Grand Prix will be held at an unusual time. It will be impossible to stick to the ‘normal’ start time of 3:00 p.m., GPblog understands. Other sessions will also be rescheduled. Although Formula One Management continues t...
MotoGP Standings | Martin reclaims the lead from Marquez in Austria
Jorge Martin did not win the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, but the Aprilia rider did extend his lead in the riders' standings over Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi. Pedro Acosta scored his first-ever MotoGP Grand Prix victory at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday afternoon. A day after crashing out of the...
Alonso eyes '27 WEC move: the Spaniard and Aston Martin's history in the series
Should Fernando Alonso decide to switch to the World Endurance Championship next year, it would be the Spaniard's second stint in the series. Here is what his record was like in the competition. GPblog understands that the Spaniard is considering retiring from Formula 1 for good after the current se...
MotoGP Full Race Results | Acosta snaps winless streak at the Red Bull Ring
Pedro Acosta is now a MotoGP Grand Prix winner. The KTM rider from Murcia won the Austrian Grand Prix today. Acosta had finished on the MotoGP podium 15 times without a single victory until today, holding the record for the most top-three finishes without a race win. However, that is no longer the c...
Red Bull signing also inspires Valtteri Bottas to join the effort
Valtteri Bottas is excited about Kimi Raikkonen's son, Robin Raikkonen, joining the Red Bull junior team. The Cadillac driver would also like to help develop young Finnish talents. Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, it was announced that Robin Raikkonen has been signed by the Red Bull junior team. Fin...
Mercedes draws a line for Antonelli and Russell: 'Then they are free to race'
Mercedes would prefer the battles between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to resemble those in Monza rather than Montreal. Speaking on the NU Silver Arrows Radio Show, Mercedes' Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, addressed the battles Antonelli and Russell have had throughout the 2026...
Moto2 Full Race Results | Future MotoGP riders shine in Austria
Pramac's Izan Guevara won the Moto2 race at the Austrian Grand Prix, and cut the gap to championship leader Manuel Gonzalez in the standings. This was the Spaniard's second victory of the season. The future MotoGP rider, who will also step up to the premier class with the Pramac team, took the lead...
Rossi's legacy sets high bar for Antonelli: 'It'd be nice to experience that'
Kimi Antonelli wants to follow Valentino Rossi's example and build the same connection with his fans that the former MotoGP world champion had. Antonelli currently leads the Formula 1 drivers' standings and is on course to become the first Italian driver to win the title since Alberto Ascari did so...
Toto Wolff reveals how he really knew Lewis Hamilton was okay after Abu Dhabi
Toto Wolff revealed how he knew Lewis Hamilton was okay after the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and shared what made him proud. Hamilton lost the 2021 Formula 1 world title to Max Verstappen on the final lap in Abu Dhabi, preventing him from becoming the first-ever eight-time world champion. Speaking on...
NASCAR contenders throw punches after on-track crash
A fight broke out over an incident in the NASCAR Cup Series last night, with drivers Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar trading punches at Bristol. The third race of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase was held at the short oval circuit, Bristol Motor Speedway. During this stage of the season, 16 drivers battle...
F1 set for unprecedented points haul after 2027 Sprint expansion
The increase in the number of Sprint weekends from six to 10 will result in the 2027 season awarding the highest number of points in Formula 1 history so far, while also giving greater importance to sprint races. The Sprint format, introduced in Formula 1 in 2021, has undergone several changes over...
F1 Today | Raikkonen’s son linked to Verstappen’s path as Tsunoda makes painful Red Bull admission
From Tsunoda’s painful admission about his difficult spell at Red Bull to Robin Raikkonen’s rise being compared to Max Verstappen’s early career, let’s take a look at the main Formula 1 stories making headlines today, 19 September. Tsunoda has opened up about the difficulties he experienced during h...
Mercedes confirms the wait is almost over for W17’s next upgrades
Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has confirmed that the team plans to end its development pause on the W17 with an upgrade package in Malaysia at the start of October, with the Sepang International Circuit set to host the Bahrain Grand Prix. It has been since the Canadian Grand...
From Kimi to Jos: Robin Raikkonen’s journey compared with Max Verstappen’s
David Coulthard has drawn parallels between Robin Raikkonen's early motorsport journey and the path followed by Max Verstappen under the close guidance of his father, Jos, during his formative years. As has been known for several days, Red Bull has strengthened its ranks by bringing the son of forme...
Robin Raikkonen’s rise earns comparison with Max Verstappen’s early journey
David Coulthard has drawn parallels between Robin Raikkonen's early motorsport journey and the path followed by Max Verstappen under the close guidance of his father, Jos, during his formative years. As has been known for several days, Red Bull has strengthened its ranks by bringing the son of forme...
Albon shares heartbreaking message after losing beloved companion
Alexander Albon and his partner, Lily Muni He, have announced the passing of their beloved cat Moomoo at the age of 15, sharing a heartfelt message on social media to mourn the loss of their long-time companion and reflect on the special place he held within their family. The Williams driver's love...