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The Monaco Grand Prix has been moved to a new date in 2026 following a significant overhaul of the Formula 1 race calendar. The iconic event, which first took place in 1929, remains widely regarded as the jewel in Formula 1’s crown despite its reputation for limited overtaking opportunities. Monaco has traditionally occupied a late

Flavio Briatore is once again at the centre of a story linking Italian fashion to Formula 1, this time through a partnership between Alpine and Gucci. Gucci has become title sponsor of the Alpine F1 team, a deal that draws striking comparisons to Benetton’s entry into the sport four decades ago. The Enstone facility that

Franco Colapinto’s turnaround in form has prompted Alpine F1 boss Flavio Briatore to completely reverse his opinion of the Argentine driver. During the 2025 season, Colapinto’s future in Formula 1 looked deeply uncertain following a string of crashes that plagued his campaign throughout the year. Team-mate Pierre Gasly scored all 22 of Alpine’s points across

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has publicly defended his team’s relationship with Red Bull, pushing back against calls for FIA intervention. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has been vocal for several years about what he describes as an ‘unhealthy’ setup between Red Bull and their sister team Racing Bulls. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem earlier

Lewis Hamilton is widely considered Formula 1’s most successful driver of all time as he approaches two full decades in the sport. The 41-year-old British driver is now in his second season with Ferrari, having previously claimed world championships with both McLaren and Mercedes. Hamilton holds seven world championships in total, a tally that equals

McLaren boss Zak Brown has suggested the Woking team could one day build its own Formula 1 power unit, potentially ending its relationship with Mercedes. Brown was speaking after attending the Indy 500 last weekend rather than the Canadian Grand Prix, where he addressed the topic of a potential engine change in 2031. McLaren currently

The FIA has confirmed that active aerodynamics will not be permitted at the Monaco Grand Prix, with safety concerns driving the decision. Officials determined that cars could reach dangerous speeds at the exit of the Tunnel, where run-off areas are severely limited, making the use of straight line mode too great a risk. The race

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen was completely unaware that he had a cameo role in last year’s F1 movie. The film featured Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Javier Bardem, and was released last summer to become Pitt’s most financially successful film ever. The production crew spent time across the 2023 and 2024 F1

F1 social media has produced yet another elaborate conspiracy theory, this time targeting championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his performances around the world. The theory centres on titanium dioxide, a synthetic mineral compound used as a food additive, and whether its legal status in each race-hosting country correlates with Antonelli’s on-track results. Fans have constructed

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports Germany pundit Ralf Schumacher has claimed Max Verstappen deliberately pushed Red Bull to their limits to prove a point about the car’s setup. Schumacher made the remarks on the Backstage Boxengasse podcast, noting that complex designs introduced by technical director Pierre Wache have led to growing internal friction