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Toto Wolff explains the decision that made Kimi Antonelli a Mercedes driver
Toto Wolff has revealed the timeline behind his decision to sign Kimi Antonelli to the Mercedes driver programme, while also delivering a glowing verdict on the role the 19-year-old’s father, Marco Antonelli, has played in his development. Antonelli currently leads the drivers’ standings, holding a...
Wolff details the timeline behind Mercedes’ major Kimi Antonelli decision
Toto Wolff has revealed the timeline behind his decision to sign Kimi Antonelli to the Mercedes driver programme, while also delivering a glowing verdict on the role the 19-year-old’s father, Marco Antonelli, has played in his development. Antonelli currently leads the drivers’ standings, holding a...
Marc Marquez's rivals called out: 'He was much better last year'
Marc Marquez is rightly earning all the plaudits in the world for another momentous MotoGP comeback, but how much are his rivals to blame? The record nine-time world champion has gone from 102 points off the championship lead to just 18 heading into the summer break, and it would be folly to bet aga...
Red Bull faces defining Belgian GP as Max Verstappen speculation intensifies
The Red Bull Racing outfit finds itself firmly in the spotlight ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, and it doesn't take a soothsayer to understand why. The future of Max Verstappen continues to dominate the headlines. The Dutchman has recently seen speculation over his long-term future at Re...
FIA set to decide on calendar shake-up amid Middle East unrest
The ongoing unrest in the Middle East is affecting not only Formula 1 but also the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). There is a strong chance that the scheduled WEC races in Qatar and Bahrain will be dropped from the calendar, meaning the season will likely conclude in Europe. The organisers...
Sergio Perez reacts to Lewis Hamilton's video with Kim Kardashian
With Formula 1 enjoying a week-long break ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton recently delighted fans by sharing footage of himself surfing alongside Kim Kardashian, and Sergio Perez could not help but offer a hilarious reaction to the footage. The seven-time champion, who has often been...
Hamilton's surfing trip with Kim Kardashian sparks hilarious Sergio Perez reaction
With Formula 1 enjoying a week-long break ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton recently delighted fans by sharing footage of himself surfing alongside Kim Kardashian, and Sergio Perez could not help but offer a hilarious reaction to the footage. The seven-time champion, who has often been...
Steiner claims Verstappen regrets missing Mercedes move: "It's simply too late"
While speculation over Max Verstappen's long-term future at Red Bull Racing continues to intensify, former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes the Dutchman now regrets not making the switch to Mercedes when the opportunity first presented itself – a move he insists is no longer realis...
Steiner delivers brutal verdict on Verstappen's Mercedes dream
While speculation over Max Verstappen's long-term future at Red Bull Racing continues to intensify, former Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes the Dutchman now regrets not making the switch to Mercedes when the opportunity first presented itself – a move he insists is no longer realis...
Antonelli has Wolff’s trust - could that leave Russell vulnerable to Verstappen?
Toto Wolff will insist he has no favourite at Mercedes. He has to. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are both elite drivers, both embedded in the Mercedes family and both entirely capable of delivering a world championship. Yet, from the outside, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the f...
F1 Today: Verstappen's future, FIA rule changes and Madring verdict
Another day of Formula 1 news has been dominated by Max Verstappen's future. Here's everything you need to know, plus the other biggest headlines from around the paddock. A ‘leaked’ photo appeared last week claiming Marko, Vermeulen, and Verstappen Sr. had a meeting in the Netherlands. The trio were...
How the Max Verstappen-Mercedes Formula 1 love affair came to an end
Max Verstappen is shockingly talking up a Red Bull exit, and what may be even more surprising is that Mercedes aren’t linked. The four-time Formula 1 world champion appears to be on the market with Red Bull struggling and talks with McLaren confirmed. However, right now it appears that he’s most lik...
Inside the decade-long story of Verstappen and Mercedes
Max Verstappen is shockingly talking up a Red Bull exit, and what may be even more surprising is that Mercedes aren’t linked. The four-time Formula 1 world champion appears to be on the market with Red Bull struggling and talks with McLaren confirmed. However, right now it appears that he’s most lik...
New setback for Verstappen: regular driver absent after surgery
Verstappen.com Racing will have to make do with a replacement for the upcoming race weekend in the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup. Chris Lulham will not be driving for Verstappen.com Racing at the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup in Misano. The Brit has undergone an operation to have his...
Hamilton warned to 'go slower' after first run at Formula 1's newest circuit
The general manager of the Madring circuit has lifted the lid on Ferrari’s filming day. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc became the first Formula 1 drivers to experience the sport’s newest circuit during a private event on July 9. The race in the Spanish capital will take place from September 11 t...
Madring gets Ferrari thumbs up after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc test
The general manager of the Madring circuit has lifted the lid on Ferrari’s filming day. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc became the first Formula 1 drivers to experience the sport’s newest circuit during a private event on July 9. The race in the Spanish capital will take place from September 11 t...
How Marc Marquez’s limit-pushing style inspired MXGP’s hottest young talents
Marc Marquez has been credited as one of the inspirations behind the meteoric rise of the Coenen twins, two of the hottest prospects currently in motocross. If you haven't heard of the Coenen brothers by now, it's only a matter of time. The twins Lucas and Sasha, both aged 19, have taken the world o...
History shows Max Verstappen's 2027 F1 sabbatical could land another title
The 2027 Formula 1 grid may not contain Max Verstappen, and while that’s a disappointment for the fans, it could be wise in the long run. GPBlog understands that the four-time world champion could step away from the sport next season amid Red Bull’s struggles before returning at a later date. Versta...
The history of F1 sabbaticals - How Max Verstappen could turn Red Bull exit into success
The 2027 Formula 1 grid may not contain Max Verstappen, and while that’s a disappointment for the fans, it could be wise in the long run. GPBlog understands that the four-time world champion could step away from the sport next season amid Red Bull’s struggles before returning at a later date. Versta...
McLaren fulfills wish and ends driver's F1 role with immediate effect
Pato O’Ward has gotten his wish. McLaren will no longer deploy the Mexican for Formula 1 activities with immediate effect, GPblog understands. IndyCar driver O’Ward had hoped for years for a chance in Formula 1. The ten-time race winner for Arrow McLaren in the American series eagerly accepted CEO...
Doubts around Verstappen move grow as Red Bull ‘do everything’ to keep him
Max Verstappen once again holds the drivers' market in his hands as rumours swirl of him leaving Red Bull Racing. On his podcast, MontoyAS, Juan Pablo Montoya questioned the rumours. While it is a well-known fact that Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull Racing until 2028, rumours of Verstappen...
Montoya questions Verstappen exit talk, warns ‘grass isn’t greener’
Max Verstappen once again holds the drivers' market in his hands as rumours swirl of him leaving Red Bull Racing. On his podcast, MontoyAS, Juan Pablo Montoya questioned the rumours. While it is a well-known fact that Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull Racing until 2028, rumours of Verstappen...
Sergio Perez makes remarkable Red Bull admission about Max Verstappen
Sergio Perez has given the most fascinating insight yet on what it’s like to partner with Max Verstappen. The Mexican driver was No.2 at Red Bull from 2021 to 2024 and put in arguably the best showing yet of any Verstappen teammate. Perez recorded six wins, helping the Austrian brand to two construc...
Sergio Perez warns Max Verstappen's teammates: 'The system will break you'
Sergio Perez has given the most fascinating insight yet on what it’s like to partner with Max Verstappen. The Mexican driver was No.2 at Red Bull from 2021 to 2024 and put in arguably the best showing yet of any Verstappen teammate. Perez recorded six wins, helping the Austrian brand to two construc...
Surgery successful for Bezzecchi, targets Silverstone return
Aprilia have confirmed that the surgery for Marco Bezzecchi was successful after the Italian suffered a broken collarbone during qualifying at the German Grand Prix. Bezzecchi, who led the championship for the vast majority of the first half of the season and won the opening three rounds, has recen...