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McLaren Racing has officially partnered with SEGA, making the gaming giant the official gaming partner of the papaya Formula 1 squad. The collaboration celebrates shared values between McLaren Racing and the iconic Sonic the Hedgehog brand, which has served as SEGA’s mascot since 1991. Fans of both brands can expect exclusive team kit and merchandise

One year ago on 9 July 2025, Christian Horner’s shock removal as Red Bull Racing’s team principal sent shockwaves through the entire Formula 1 paddock. Horner’s 20-year tenure had produced two dominant championship-winning dynasties, but a protracted political battle within Red Bull ultimately brought his reign to a sensational end. Laurent Mekies, formerly heading up

Ferrari have become the first Formula 1 team to drive on the new Madring circuit, which will replace the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as the host of the Spanish Grand Prix. The test took place on Thursday, July 9, with Ferrari using one of their allocated filming days to put up to 200km on the brand

One year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal, ending a 20-year reign at the Milton Keynes outfit. Laurent Mekies stepped in as his successor, bringing an engineering-led philosophy that helped Red Bull mount a remarkable title charge in the second half of 2025. Max Verstappen came within two points

Mercedes have confirmed the technical issue that wrecked Kimi Antonelli’s British Grand Prix and handed George Russell a golden opportunity in the title race. The Italian teenager endured a deeply frustrating Sunday at Silverstone, finishing a distant P16 after running as high as second place during the 52-lap race. Antonelli had enjoyed a strong start

Energy-starved circuits are exposing a clear weakness in Red Bull’s 2026 Formula 1 package, with the problem now expected to follow the team to Belgium and Italy. Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings, the team continues to struggle on the electrical side of its power unit, a deficit that grows more

The Max Verstappen saga has become the defining story of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with developments emerging thick and fast around the four-time world champion’s future. Former F1 driver and pundit Ralf Schumacher believes the relationship between Verstappen and Red Bull has now reached an irreversible point of no return. Schumacher’s comments followed the

Charles Leclerc’s British Grand Prix victory at Silverstone carried a deeper meaning than a simple podium celebration, coming after weeks of difficult searching for answers with the SF-26. The win arrived as Leclerc was working to recover the feeling lost following set-up changes introduced after the sprint, making the result a moment of genuine relief

The tension between Max Verstappen and Red Bull has become the worst-kept secret of the 2026 Formula 1 season heading into the summer break. Despite holding a contract with the energy drink giants until the end of 2028, Verstappen has emerged as the central figure in this year’s driver silly season. Rumours had initially pointed

The 2026 British Grand Prix concluded in deeply anticlimactic fashion as drivers crossed the Silverstone finish line under safety car conditions, drawing audible boos from the crowd. The chaotic ending was triggered when Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining, bringing out the safety car and bunching the field together. Once his Red