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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

Aston Martin have endured a nightmare start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, and now a prominent voice from the paddock has delivered a blunt verdict on their situation. F1 legend Rob Smedley has told the struggling Silverstone-based outfit to simply “get the f*** on with it” and sort out their internal problems before it

Red Bull is preparing to unleash its second major upgrade package of the 2026 Formula 1 season at the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend. The team has been on a steady trajectory of closing the gap to frontrunners Mercedes and Ferrari since the post-Japan period of the season. Team principal Laurent Mekies has been clear-eyed

Ferrari has released an eight-hour YouTube video featuring Lewis Hamilton sitting in a chair and gazing out over the Monaco harbour. The footage is accompanied only by ambient sound, including the wind blowing across the famous principality’s waterfront. In reality, the video is approximately 15 minutes of footage looped 32 times to produce the full

Alpine’s successful appeal to restore Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium has sparked a fierce regulatory debate that now threatens the stability of future race results. McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull have formally lodged appeals against the stewards’ decision to reinstate Gasly’s podium by cancelling the two penalties originally imposed on the Alpine driver. The

Lewis Hamilton’s first win for Ferrari has ignited a remarkable surge in Italian Formula 1 viewership, with Sky Italia recording its highest figures since 2024. The seven-time world champion ended a 686-day win drought at the Barcelona Grand Prix, dominating 28 laps to claim his maiden victory in red. Hamilton’s emotional response on team radio

The FIA has officially accepted Mercedes’ Right of Review petition regarding George Russell’s penalties at the Monaco Grand Prix, with a hearing confirmed for this Saturday. The hearing comes ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix and follows Alpine’s successful challenge that saw Pierre Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties overturned and his podium reinstated. A formal

Max Verstappen has reportedly turned down an initial approach from Mercedes after being underwhelmed by the proposal put to him. Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher made the claim on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast, suggesting the offer was never serious given how low it was for a four-time world champion. Toto Wolff has long been