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Formula 1 prides itself on being the pinnacle of motorsport, but a series of accumulated decisions has left the sport looking like a shadow of its former self. The sport’s decline has been a steady process stretching back to 2010, with small rule changes and gimmicky introductions gradually leading the series down a troubling path.

Lewis Hamilton has gone almost two years without a Formula 1 race victory, but bookmakers believe that wait could finally end at Monaco. The 41-year-old seven-time world champion endured a difficult first season at Ferrari, but his form has noticeably improved heading into the Monaco weekend. Hamilton delivered his best performance in red at the

The F1 Store is running a payday sale with up to 40 per cent off selected lines, covering official team merchandise from across the grid. The sale includes items worn this season by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and reigning drivers’ title holder Lando Norris, among others. Shoppers can unlock the discounts by using the code

Mercedes is no longer in the running to acquire a minority stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team after talks collapsed over price. The German manufacturer had been interested in purchasing Otro Capital’s 24% share in the Enstone-based outfit, having already agreed in principle with majority owner Renault to proceed. However, the deal has since

Lance Stroll’s home race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal was his eighth appearance competing in Formula 1 at that venue. The Canadian Grand Prix did not go well for Stroll, who finished down in 15th place, finishing four laps behind race winner Kimi Antonelli. It was only the second time this season that

Monaco has long represented one of Formula 1’s greatest challenges, but the new technical regulations transform that challenge further in 2026. Active aerodynamics will be disabled throughout the entire lap at Monaco for the first time this season, in order to minimise safety risks on the iconic street circuit. The FIA normally defines activation zones

Alpine finished last in the constructors’ championship in 2025 by a significant margin, collecting just 22 points across the entire season. That total left them a full 48 points behind Sauber, who were themselves far from a midfield force throughout the campaign. Every single one of those 22 points came from Pierre Gasly alone, with

F1 insider Naomi Schiff has revealed she feared Lewis Hamilton would never return to the Formula 1 grid following his devastating 2021 title defeat to Max Verstappen. Hamilton and Verstappen shared the podium together at the Canadian Grand Prix, a sight that felt significant given the turbulent history between the two drivers. The pair carry

Christian Horner could be set for a return to Formula 1 as a team boss, with reports suggesting he is in talks with a Chinese car manufacturer bidding to become the grid’s 12th team. Horner was axed as Red Bull team principal in July 2025 after 20 years in the role, departing with a remarkable

Formula 1 returns to the glittering streets of Monte Carlo for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, the sixth round of the world championship. The race takes place on the 3.337km Circuit de Monaco, widely regarded as the jewel in the crown of the motorsport calendar. While modern F1 cars have outgrown the narrow, unforgiving confines