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During the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, all Formula 1 teams and power unit manufacturers were informed of the outcome of the first ADUO period. ADUO stands for Additional Upgrade and Development Opportunities, Formula 1’s newly introduced catch-up mechanism designed to close performance gaps between engine suppliers. Red Bull Ford Powertrains emerged as the benchmark from

Lewis Hamilton arrives at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix carrying an unwanted statistical burden following Charles Leclerc’s dramatic retirement in Monaco. Leclerc crashed out at the final corner of his home race after the safety car restart, bringing a heartbreaking end to his Monaco Grand Prix weekend. The 28-year-old Ferrari driver immediately pointed to his SF-26’s

Formula 1’s key stakeholders have reached an agreement to gradually increase internal combustion engine power over the next two seasons to address energy management concerns. The FIA formally announced the agreement on Wednesday, confirming a moderate power increase will come into effect from 2027 before a larger step follows in 2028. From next season, power

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has publicly acknowledged that the Silver Arrows have let George Russell down during a critical stretch of the 2026 season. Russell has suffered back-to-back disasters in Montreal and Monaco, dropping a staggering 50 points to teammate Kimi Antonelli across just two race weekends. In Canada, a battery failure while Russell

Bristol-based Dynisma Motion Generators has become one of the most influential technology companies in motorsport, partnering with Ferrari, Alpine, Cadillac, and several other Formula 1 teams. The 180-person firm was founded in 2017 and has grown rapidly from its campus just off the A370, collecting major industry awards along the way. Dynisma won Technology Company

Electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturer BYD has been added to the US Defence Department’s so-called “1260H list” of entities believed to have assisted the Chinese military. The listing does not directly impose sanctions on BYD, though it does prohibit the US Defence Department from entering into any contracts with the company going forward. BYD has

The FIA has confirmed it will hear Alpine’s attempt to overturn the penalties that cost Pierre Gasly a podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix later this week. Alpine issued a statement after the race confirming it had requested a Right of Review from the FIA to challenge the outcome of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Martin Brundle is the undisputed king of the Formula 1 grid, a broadcaster who has forgotten more about the sport than most fans will ever learn. His work in the commentary booth is consistently insightful and thoughtful, a remarkable achievement given the chaos of tracking 22 cars for over 90 minutes of live television. But

Laurent Mekies has confirmed that Red Bull identified the cause of Max Verstappen’s Monaco Grand Prix retirement, which struck before the race had even begun. Verstappen felt anomalies during the formation lap and then struggled to get his RPMs into the correct window during the pre-start procedure. The power unit failed completely the moment he

Kim Kardashian turned heads at the Monaco Grand Prix for more reasons than just her high-profile appearance alongside Lewis Hamilton in the paddock. Speculation about Hamilton and Kardashian dating has been running wild since February, fuelled by a series of public outings over the last several months. Her appearance at Monaco marked the first time