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Jorge Lorenzo calls out Aprilia team boss for Jorge Martin critique: 'You've never been a rider'
Aprilia CEO Massimo Rivola has been given a dressing down by one of MotoGP’s most legendary voices. The 54-year-old Italian executive is on a high with his Aprilia outfit leading all three riders', teams’ and constructors' championships, but he made a misstep last time out, according to Jorge Lorenz...
Gasly elated after 'rollercoaster of emotions' as Monaco GP P3 is reinstated
Pierre Gasly has reacted to the shock news that his on-track P3 at last weekend's Monaco GP has been reinstated following Alpine's Right of Review. The Frenchman received two five-second penalties for speeding in the pit lane, penalties the stewards have since rescinded. Gasly was one of five drive...
Verstappen among drivers to take new power unit parts at Barcelona GP
The FIA have revealed the drivers set to take new power unit elements at this weekend's Barcelona GP, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen among those getting a new engine. The Dutchman encountered power unit problems at the Monaco GP, failing to get off the line and suffering a Lap 1 DNF. Verstappen wil...
George Russell tops timing charts with Antonelli absent from Barcelona GP FP1
George Russell has topped the timing charts in the first practice session at the Barcelona GP, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. Russell's lap time of 1:16.363 was enough to edge out Piastri ahead of Barcelona's second practice later today. The weekend's opening session, featuring seven r...
McLaren and Red Bull intend to appeal stewards' decision on Alpine
McLaren has confirmed to GPblog its intention to appeal to the International Court of Appeal against the stewards' decision to overturn Pierre Gasly’s time penalty in Monaco. This website also understands Red Bull also intend to appeal. As a result, the French Alpine driver was reinstated to third p...
'It's just horrendous' - Verstappen struggling again in tricky Red Bull at Barcelona FP1
Max Verstappen's struggles with his Red Bull RB22's driveability have continued at the Barcelona GP, with the Dutchman lamenting an inconsistent car around the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Currently in P6 at the time of writing, Verstappen made his feelings known to Red Bull race engineer Gianpi...
Alpine lament 'unfortunate situation' despite Gasly's restored P3 at Monaco GP
Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has reacted to the shock news that Pierre Gasly's on-track P3 at the Monaco GP has been restored. The French driver had lost the final podium spot to compatriot Isack Hadjar after receiving two five-second time penalties for pit lane speeding, but after Alpine'...
F1 Full Results | George Russell sets the pace in Barcelona GP FP1
George Russell has topped the timing charts in the opening practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP, ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc. The Brit's lap time of 1:16.353 was enough to edge out the competition after the first hour of practice during FP1, two tenths ahead of Piastri's McL...
Why Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium finish was reinstated
The FIA have revealed the stewards' reasons as to why Pierre Gasly's P3 finish in Monaco has been reinstated. The Frenchman had initially lost the place to Red Bull's Isack Hadjar after two five-second penalties, but in shock news on Friday, has seen it restored. In the FIA's comprehensive report fo...
F1 LIVE | Russell on top of Piastri and Leclerc at Barcelona GP FP1 session
Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the first practice session of the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend! Make sure to follow all the build-up and on-track action from FP1 here! The newly-named Barcelona-Catalunya GP is the second leg of F1’s ‘European season,’ with the first coming at last we...
Gasly's Monaco podium reinstated after successful Right of Review
Pierre Gasly has seen his third-place finish in the Monaco GP reinstated after a successful Right of Review challenge from his Alpine team to remove his penalty for speeding in the pitlane. Alpine requested a Right of Review from F1’s governing body, the FIA, following the Monaco Grand Prix, where G...
Gasly Monaco podium hope revived after Alpine clears first FIA review hurdle ahead of GPDA meeting in Barcelona
Pierre Gasly's fight to reclaim his Monaco Grand Prix podium has taken a dramatic step forward after Alpine successfully cleared the first hurdle in its FIA review request - with F1 drivers meeting today to discuss the matter with the FIA. The French driver crossed the finish line in third place on...
Pedro Acosta settles Marc Marquez vs Valentino Rossi debate with bold verdict
MotoGP supertalent Pedro Acosta has weighed in on the long-standing and divisive debate regarding who is the better motorcycle rider: Marc Marquez or Valentino Rossi? Speaking on the Gypsy Tales Podcast, Acosta opened up about many different topics over the course of three hours, ranging from his fi...
Lewis Hamilton's World Cup confession leaves England fans torn after 'It's Coming Home' moment
Lewis Hamilton has urged England fans to hold off singing "Three Lions" before the team even gets close to World Cup glory. The Ferrari driver was asked about his World Cup loyalties ahead of the tournament and responded in the most English way possible, singing the iconic "It's coming home" line fr...
Ferrari bring comprehensive F1 aero overhaul to Barcelona while Mercedes fine-tune championship leader
Ferrari have arrived at the Spanish Grand Prix with one of their most significant upgrade packages of the 2026 Formula 1 season, introducing a series of aerodynamic developments aimed at unlocking more performance across the SF-26's operating window. The Scuderia's extensive update package focuses o...
Red Bull brings a new front wing in Barcelona
Red Bull Racing has implemented some upgrades to the RB22’s front wing for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. These changes are primarily focused on the car’s aerodynamic aspects, which will be important in the fast corners of the Spanish circuit. First, the shape of the wing elements has been modi...
Russell reflects on title gap to Antonelli: 'At least 45 of those were out of my control'.
George Russell was keen to point out that many of the points he currently trails teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli by after the opening six races were the result of circumstances beyond his control. After a costly retirement in Canada and a points-less finish in Monaco following a driv...
Red Bull baffled by FIA verdict: 'Are we the fastest on the straights?'
Frustration is running deep within Red Bull. The FIA's decision to classify the Red Bull Ford power unit as the strongest on the grid sparked widespread confusion throughout the Milton Keynes camp on Thursday in Barcelona. Without saying much, Arvid Lindblad managed to perfectly capture the overall...
FIA takes Red Bull's ADUO evaluation results under review again
The FIA is currently re-examining the outcome of the preliminary ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunity) evaluation, which identified Red Bull Ford Powertrains as the benchmark engine manufacturer, GPblog can confirm. GPblog reported on Sunday evening in Monaco that Formula 1's governi...
Aston Martin chooses Fernando Alonso for the 2027 season
Fernando Alonso is Aston Martin's preferred choice to remain Lance Stroll's teammate next season, GPblog understands. Should the Spaniard decide that he wants to continue racing in Formula 1 in 2027, the British team would be more than happy to offer him that opportunity. Two-time world champion Alo...
'I'll let you know' - Verstappen shuts down questions over Austria visit
Max Verstappen played down questions about his appearance in Salzburg, Austria, where he was spotted alongside manager Raymond Vermeulen meeting with Red Bull's top brass ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend. The four-time world champion arrives in Barcelona on the back of a costly DNF in Monaco,...
'It doesn't make any difference to me' - Hamilton unbothered by Leclerc adopting his brakes
Lewis Hamilton has had his say on reports that teammate Charles Leclerc will adopt his brake setup this weekend in Barcelona, with the Monegasque set to switch to Carbon Industries discs following the issues he encountered in Monaco. Leclerc's outburst following his retirement at his home race just...
F1 Today | Antonelli is asked about Ayrton Senna, Hamilton causes a stir while Alonso gives retirement hint
In a busy Media Day in the Barcelona paddock, GPblog brings you the best Formula 1 news of the day. Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport's greatest icons.Fresh from securing his fifth consecu...
'I'm still very far from his level': Antonelli responds to Ayrton Senna comparisons
Kimi Antonelli may be the hottest property in Formula 1 right now, but the Mercedes driver is not interested in comparisons with one of the sport's greatest icons. Fresh from securing his fifth consecutive Grand Prix victory at Monaco, Antonelli arrives in Barcelona with a commanding 66-point lead a...
'I have to pray': MotoGP rider opens up on fears before every race start
Fabio Di Giannantonio has established himself this year as one of the strongest and most consistent riders on the current MotoGP grid. The VR46 rider, who currently sits 3rd in the overall championship standings, recently revealed that he always prays before the start of each race, but perhaps not f...
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