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Mercedes driver George Russell has admitted that his post-race disqualification from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix is a memory that will never leave him. Russell was stripped of what appeared to be a well-earned victory at Spa after the FIA’s technical delegate found his car weighed 796.5 kg, below the 798.0 kg minimum requirement. The

Aston Martin is pushing hard to have its highly anticipated upgrade package ready for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but spare parts availability remains a genuine concern heading into the event. Chief trackside officer Mike Krack described the update as a “big undertaking” for the Silverstone-based squad, which has endured one of its most difficult seasons

Following Victoria Verstappen’s recent wedding, a heartwarming clip of Max Verstappen has resurfaced across social media platforms, capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. The clip shows Verstappen recounting a promise he made to his younger sister Victoria at the very beginning of his Formula 1 career, back when both siblings were still teenagers. Verstappen made

Pierre Gasly and the Alpine F1 team have confirmed plans to hold the fourth annual ‘Run for Anthoine’ at Spa-Francorchamps ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix. The tribute run is held in memory of Anthoine Hubert and Dilano van ‘t Hoff, two young racing drivers who lost their lives in separate fatal incidents at

Audi’s Gabriel Bortoleto has pushed back against widespread driver criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, insisting the sport has not lost its appeal. The transition away from the 2022-2025 high-downforce era has proven deeply controversial, with many drivers unhappy about the demands of the new energy management rules. Bortoleto argued that despite the changes,

Sergio Perez has opened up about one of the most remarkable behind-the-scenes stories in modern Formula 1 history, involving financial collapse and a last-minute rescue mission. The Cadillac driver played a pivotal role in saving Force India from bankruptcy in 2018, a team that has since evolved into the current Aston Martin outfit based in

Pirelli’s head of motorsport, Dario Marrafuschi, has opened up about the significant technical challenges and opportunities defining Formula 1’s new regulatory era. Speaking in detail about the 2026 season, Marrafuschi explained how open wheel rim regulations have become a major performance lever for teams across the grid. Pirelli’s supply agreement with Formula 1 has been

F1’s silly season is building toward its pre-summer break peak, with speculation over Max Verstappen’s future dominating paddock conversation across the sport. Verstappen is said to be unhappy at Red Bull, where key allies have been departing and his car has continued to cause problems on track. Exit clauses in his Red Bull contract have

Aston Martin will receive an upgraded Honda power unit at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, following the summer break later this season. Honda trackside general manager and chief engineer Shintaro Orihara confirmed the timeline in the team’s Belgian Grand Prix preview, indicating two races remain before the new engine arrives. “We have two more

Sports writer Matt Majendie spent a full season embedded with Red Bull Racing, documenting the team’s chaotic 2025 campaign for his new book Inside Red Bull Racing: A season with F1’s most thrilling team. Majendie has since been sharing candid observations from his time inside one of Formula 1’s most high-profile operations, lifting the lid