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'Marc Marquez contract clause revealed that could trigger Ducati exit'

New alleged details of Marc Marquez’s Ducati contract extension make for interesting reading. The nine-time world champion has endured a typically rollercoaster season, again flirting with retirement before returning to winning ways and joining the title fight. The 2025 champion began the season off...

Max Verstappen Dutch GP crash explained as Nico Rosberg identifies costly mistake

Max Verstappen’s final Dutch Grand Prix ended in spectacular fashion on the opening lap, but 2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg believes the Red Bull driver made a crucial mistake that ultimately sent him into the barriers. Verstappen’s home race was over almost immediately after he lost con...

Fans convinced they know who Donald Trump was speaking to on phone with Zak Brown

Eagle-eyed fans spotted McLaren boss Zak Brown and US President Donal Trump deep in conversation on the phone at the IndyCar race through the streets of Washington DC on Sunday - with many believing Lando Norris was on the other end.Trump was at The Freedom 250 Grand Prix along with Brown, who was o...

Valentino Rossi snub 'on the verge of greatness' with MotoGP move

The most sought-after remaining spot on the 2027 MotoGP grid has gone to Enea Bastianini. The Italian has signed for current championship competitors Trackhouse through to the end of 2028. It’s a swap to a new manufacturer for Bastianini, who has spent his MotoGP career first with Ducati and current...

Valentino Rossi snub gets most sought-after MotoGP seat

The most sought-after remaining spot on the 2027 MotoGP grid has gone to Enea Bastianini. The Italian has signed for current championship competitors Trackhouse through to the end of 2028. It’s a swap to a new manufacturer for Bastianini, who has spent his MotoGP career first with Ducati and current...

Verstappen reveals what he did immediately after his major crash at Zandvoort

After his early retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix, Max Verstappen retreated to Red Bull Racing’s motorhome. The Dutchman stayed out of sight in the F1 paddock for a while, but according to him there was nothing unusual about that: he simply wanted to calmly watch the rest of the race. Verstappen...

Verstappen vs Stella: Are 2026 F1 cars making it easier for drivers?

Max Verstappen has delivered a provocative verdict on Formula 1’s 2026 rules, claiming the new generation of cars is making it harder for drivers to make the difference - but McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has publicly rejected that reading. The disagreement comes after an eye-catching qualify...

International media call it a 'minor miracle' after Verstappen's crash

Max Verstappen’s heavy crash during the last Dutch Grand Prix is receiving widespread coverage in international media. In particular, the way the home did not complete the first lap and how a hundred thousand Dutch fans had come for Zandvoort’s farewell. Verstappen lost control of his Red Bull in t...

Ferrari’s Zandvoort strategy failure explored

Ferrari left Zandvoort with a useful haul of points, but the feeling was one of a major opportunity missed after a hesitant strategy call undermined Lewis Hamilton’s bid for a Dutch Grand Prix podium. Hamilton finished fourth, just 0.8 seconds behind Mercedes’ George Russell, with his teammate Charl...

F1 at Zandvoort: It was great, but enough is enough now

The last Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix has been run. Some will regret it, most are quite happy about it. Especially those who had to work there. For them, it has become clear that Zandvoort hasn’t really managed to improve over the years. Let’s start with the positives. Before the Dutch GP returned to...

Alonso and Newey share emotional radio message after securing points at Dutch GP

An emotional radio message between Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and team principal Adrian Newey has emerged, after the Spaniard secured much-needed points for the British team at the Dutch GP.  Having now introduced major aero and power unit upgrades at both Budapest and Zandvoort, Aston Martin se...

Hamilton full of praise for Ferrari despite Dutch GP radio outbursts

Lewis Hamilton has opted to praise Ferrari's Dutch GP performance, despite frustrations with strategy that ultimately saw him finish just outside the podium positions in P4. Hamilton's misgivings with the Scuderia's strategy were heard on multiple occasions over team radio.  On Lap 42, Hamilton was...

Ferrari addresses Lewis Hamilton's Dutch GP team radio fury

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur assures he is "not worried" about Lewis Hamilton's frustrated radio messages at the Dutch GP, with the Briton complaining to his team over strategy on a number of occasions at Zandvoort.  With a four-lap fresher tyre offset on Leclerc, Hamilton was lapping much qu...

Gasly and Lindblad exchange war of words after thrilling Dutch GP midfield battle

Alpine's Pierre Gasly and Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad have exchanged something of a war of words after both being involved in an exciting midfield battle at the Dutch GP. It was the Frenchman out on top at Zandvoort, securing the final points position ahead of the Racing Bulls duo.  After a thrilli...

Wolff explains Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders after Russell's radio frustration

Mercedes' Toto Wolff has said the late decision to swap drivers, and title rivals, Kimi Antonelli and George Russell at the Dutch GP "wasn't a very difficult call," despite the latter's clear reluctance over team radio.  Antonelli got ahead of Russell at the start of the Grand Prix at Zandvoort, and...

George Russell backs Mercedes team orders after Antonelli takes P2 in Dutch GP

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell defended Mercedes’ team orders after finishing second and third respectively at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Russell revealing why he chose not to fight his team-mate for position at Zandvoort. Antonelli secured second place behind race winner Lando Norris, while...

Bortoletto admits Dutch GP problems ran deeper than opening-lap spin

Gabriel Bortoleto admitted his opening-lap spin at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was far from ideal, but insisted the incident was not the main reason for his difficult race at Zandvoort. The Audi driver lost several positions after spinning his car in the early stages, escaping what could have been a m...