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Formula 1 and Apple TV have formed a broadcasting partnership that will see the Austrian Grand Prix available to watch entirely free for fans in the United States. The deal between F1 and Apple TV was struck at the beginning of 2026, off the back of the hugely successful F1 movie, which was an Apple

Mercedes technical director James Allison has pushed back strongly against online speculation suggesting the team is prioritising either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight. The Silver Arrows addressed the rumours directly through their Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show, an unusual move that reflects how widely the favouritism narrative had

Lewis Hamilton’s dream of claiming a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 world championship has been dealt a significant blow by his former team. The 2026 season has set up one of the most intriguing title battles in recent memory, with Hamilton pitted directly against the Silver Arrows in the standings. Mercedes currently hold the upper hand

Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack has admitted the last two race weekends left the team with absolutely no illusions about where the AMR26 currently stands. Back-to-back difficult results at Monaco and Barcelona, two circuits with contrasting characteristics, have confirmed the team’s problems extend well beyond a single area. Honda’s power unit deficit remains

Laurent Mekies has publicly acknowledged that Red Bull’s upcoming upgrade package for the Austrian Grand Prix will not be sufficient to return the team to race-winning contention. Red Bull are bringing a significant upgrade to Austria for the eighth round of the 2026 season, with the team hoping it will represent a step forward after

Mercedes has confirmed it will not pursue its Right of Review request regarding the penalties George Russell received during the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA announced on Thursday that Mercedes had withdrawn the submission, with the team officially confirming the decision in a statement released on Friday morning. Mercedes explained that, following discussions with the

Jacques Villeneuve believes Ferrari must make a clear choice between their two drivers if they are to mount a serious championship challenge this season. The 1997 world champion has called on Ferrari to commit fully to Lewis Hamilton as their title contender, prioritising him over Charles Leclerc. Hamilton joined Ferrari in January 2025 as a

Ferrari is awaiting official FIA approval before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 power unit, with the Austrian Grand Prix pencilled in as the target debut. The updated engine pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further than before, allowing combustion chamber temperatures to reach levels that would cause structural failures in a conventional

George Russell fans have been left furious after Mercedes failed to mention the British driver in their post-race LinkedIn debrief following the Barcelona Grand Prix. Russell crossed the line in second place at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, claiming his third podium finish under Formula 1’s new regulations cycle. The result was also a landmark occasion

Mercedes has identified a battery problem at the root of its recent Formula 1 retirements and is actively working on a permanent fix to end the team’s reliability nightmare. Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have been victims of the issue, with Russell retiring from the Canadian Grand Prix while leading and Antonelli suffering the