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Marc Marquez reveals why he shared shocking MotoGP injury photo
Marc Marquez has opened up about the injury photo that stunned MotoGP. The nine-time champion posted several behind-the-scenes shots from the start of the season on his Instagram feed, but one understandably drew all the attention. Hanging from a piece of training gear with his arms aloft, the incre...
Verstappen hits the wall twice during his opening laps at the Madring
Max Verstappen has already completed his first virtual laps on the Madring, but it won’t have filled him with much confidence. In a Red Bull Racing simulation, things go completely wrong for the Dutchman almost immediately. Fortunately for Verstappen, this attempt won’t count for anything next weeke...
Alonso offers cryptic update on 2027 future with trademark humour
Fernando Alonso has taken advantage of his home Grand Prix weekend to provide an update on his Formula 1 future ahead of 2027, although the Spaniard stopped short of revealing too much about his plans. The two-time world champion is yet to make a final decision on whether he will remain on the Formu...
Alonso adds touch of trademark humour as he addresses 2027 F1 future
Fernando Alonso has taken advantage of his home Grand Prix weekend to provide an update on his Formula 1 future ahead of 2027, although the Spaniard stopped short of revealing too much about his plans. The two-time world champion is yet to make a final decision on whether he will remain on the Formu...
Williams talent Luke Browning reveals valuable advice he received from Verstappen
Luke Browning has received clear advice from Max Verstappen for the rest of his career: don’t overthink behind the wheel. Speaking to GPblog, the Williams reserve driver says what stuck with him most is how important Verstappen thinks it is for a driver to trust their talent and instinct. This seas...
Bearman delivers verdict on whether he could beat Verstappen in karts
Oliver Bearman has shared his thoughts on Max Verstappen's upcoming karting challenge against around 100 competitors, as well as whether he believes he could beat the Dutchman in a head-to-head karting battle. Verstappen will return to his karting roots on 16 September for the ‘Max vs 100’ challenge...
Bearman makes his call on potential karting showdown with Verstappen
Oliver Bearman has shared his thoughts on Max Verstappen's upcoming karting challenge against around 100 competitors, as well as whether he believes he could beat the Dutchman in a head-to-head karting battle. Verstappen will return to his karting roots on 16 September for the ‘Max vs 100’ challenge...
Marc Marquez plays down chances as Jorge Martin senses Misano opportunity
Marc Marquez is playing down his chances at the San Marino Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin is bolstering his. Martin heads into Round 14 of the MotoGP World Championship top of the standings with a 19-point lead over Marquez in second. That gap closed considerably last time out in Aragon as Marquez w...
Madring disruption fears grow: ‘I'll put put my money on the red flag’
Pierre Gasly is ready to bet that the layout of the Madring will lead to red flags during the weekend, with the nature of Formula 1's newest circuit already emerging as one of the main talking points. Speaking to GPblog and other media ahead of the weekend, the Frenchman went a step further by predi...
Verstappen’s favourite race of 2026 came away from Formula 1
Max Verstappen has revealed that the race he has enjoyed the most so far this year did not come in Formula 1, where he has endured an up-and-down season so far. Instead, the four-time world champion picked his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut a few months ago, where he came agonisingly close to securing v...
Verstappen overlooks F1 when naming his most enjoyable race of 2026
Max Verstappen has revealed that the race he has enjoyed the most so far this year did not come in Formula 1, where he has endured an up-and-down season so far. Instead, the four-time world champion picked his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut a few months ago, where he came agonisingly close to securing v...
Madring safety concerns put under the microscope ahead of F1 debut
Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack has discussed whether the layout of the new Madring circuit, which is set to make its Formula 1 debut this weekend, could really pose any potential safety concerns. Concerns over potential interruptions at the Madring have already emerged ahead of Form...
Elkann puts Vasseur 'under observation' as Italian press questions Ferrari's leadership after Monza
Ferrari chairman John Elkann and CEO Benedetto Vigna were both in attendance at the circuit on Sunday at Monza, and the familiar discussion about Fred Vasseur's future has returned in the Italian press following a home Grand Prix that yielded just eight points despite the team arriving with major ex...
Alonso rules out retirement call at Madrid but targets rare Aston Martin result: 'There are opportunities'
Fernando Alonso has no plans to announce his Formula 1 retirement during the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at the brand-new Madring circuit. But looking ahead to the race in Madrid, Alonso believes the AMR26 can have a better outing given the inherent chassis-dependent layout of the track. The 45-year...
Madring's 22 corners could expose exactly the 'numb cars' problem Verstappen warned about
Max Verstappen's criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 cars as "numb" to driver inputs faces its most revealing test yet, with the paddock arriving at Madrid's brand-new Madring circuit for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix on its 22-corner layout this weekend. The four-time world champion's frustration cr...
Mercedes banking on its ace despite mounting threat
Mercedes is confident that its current lead in the F1 championship, combined with the major upgrade package and the engine update coming later this season, should be enough to secure both world titles. GPblog has learned that the German team is factoring in a scenario where it may not have the faste...
Severe crash for Leclerc: key health update and news on damage to his Ferrari
Important news about Charles Leclerc: the Ferrari driver is still feeling well after his heavy crash at Monza and will not incur any penalties related to potential damage to his engine and gearbox, GPblog has learned. Leclerc crashed as early as the second lap of last Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. E...
Why Madring's walls could turn Spanish GP into red flag lottery
Head of Madring medical centre Isabel Omaque has warned that the Madrid Grand Prix could be particularly susceptible to red flags this weekend due to the circuit's extremely limited run-off areas. Madrid's new circuit will present drivers with a particularly unforgiving challenge, with its semi-stre...
Madring's unforgiving layout raises red flag fears for F1 debut
Head of Madring medical centre Isabel Omaque has warned that the Madrid Grand Prix could be particularly susceptible to red flags this weekend due to the circuit's extremely limited run-off areas. Madrid's new circuit will present drivers with a particularly unforgiving challenge, with its semi-stre...
Verstappen and Alonso discuss Le Mans partnership: 'We've talked about it'
Max Verstappen has revealed that he has spoken to Fernando Alonso about teaming up for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the four-time world champion also telling BBC Sport that the race he has enjoyed most in 2026 was not even in Formula 1.Asked directly about a potential Le Mans partnership with the t...
F1 Today | Red Bull signs Raikkonen Junior as Verstappen lifts lid on talks with rival teams
From Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin joining the Red Bull Junior Team to Max Verstappen confirming talks with Mercedes and McLaren before deciding to stay with Red Bull, here are the main Formula 1 stories from 9 September. Robin Raikkonen has taken an important step in his young career after officially...
F1 Today | Robin Raikkonen enters Red Bull ranks as Verstappen confirms Mercedes and McLaren talks
From Kimi Raikkonen's son Robin joining the Red Bull Junior Team to Max Verstappen confirming talks with Mercedes and McLaren before deciding to stay with Red Bull, here are the main Formula 1 stories from 9 September. Robin Raikkonen has taken an important step in his young career after officially...
Colapinto unable to hold back tears after costly Monza mistake
Franco Colapinto was unable to hold back the tears after the Italian Grand Prix, frustrated by the mistake he made at the start which ultimately compromised his chances of achieving an even better result, despite still managing to finish in the points. While Pierre Gasly produced something remarkabl...
Russell given brutal verdict after Antonelli Monza defeat: 'It's embarrassing'
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has described as "embarrassing" that George Russell finished the Italian Grand Prix behind race winner Kimi Antonelli, despite his Mercedes teammate having started from the back of the grid. Kimi Antonelli's memorable achievement at his home Grand Prix in Monz...
Verstappen sees Tsunoda and Lawson as proof of wider F1 issue: 'No disrespect, but...'
Max Verstappen cited Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson as examples to explain how the current generation of Formula 1 cars is limiting drivers' ability to make the difference with their individual skills behind the wheel. In conversation with the BBC, Verstappen attempted to explain which aspects of the...
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