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The Formula 1 silly season is in full swing, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen sitting at the centre of a swirling driver swap story. Both drivers are contracted to their respective teams, McLaren and Red Bull, through to the end of 2028, making any near-term switch appear highly unlikely. Reports gained traction after the

Aston Martin are bracing for a significant upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix, but insiders are urging fans to keep expectations firmly in check. The Silverstone outfit has endured a deeply painful 2026 season, falling well short of the ambitious pre-season targets set when Adrian Newey joined as design chief. A troubled new Honda

Mercedes has uncovered a clever legal trick involving MGU-K power deployment that gives its drivers a meaningful advantage during qualifying laps at Silverstone. During qualifying for both races across the British Grand Prix weekend, both Mercedes drivers were seen lifting completely off the throttle just metres before crossing the finish line. This behaviour is highly

2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button has put forward a rule change proposal following the chaotic safety car ending to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The race was neutralised after a late crash involving Red Bull’s Max Verstappen brought out the safety car on lap 48 of 52. Lewis Hamilton chose to pit

Formula 1’s governing body is exploring a significant shift in how power units are supplied to teams, potentially eliminating the customer engine model from 2031 onwards. The FIA is considering offering a third-party engine supply to smaller teams as part of the next regulations cycle, which is widely expected to feature naturally aspirated V8 power

Russell arrived at Silverstone carrying strong hopes of finally claiming a home grand prix victory to boost his championship challenge at the British Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver heads into the drivers’ standings just 25 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli following a mixed but ultimately solid weekend at the circuit. However, Saturday’s qualifying session began

Toto Wolff has pushed back against Fred Vasseur’s angry response to his recent comments about Ferrari’s upgrade programme during the 2026 Formula 1 season. The dispute has been building throughout the British Grand Prix weekend, with tensions first surfacing at the previous round in Austria. Wolff had expressed surprise in Austria at the rate Ferrari

Kimi Antonelli delivered a flawless Saturday at Silverstone, claiming pole position for the British Grand Prix ahead of Sunday’s race. The championship leader will share the front row with Charles Leclerc, setting up a fascinating battle from the very start of the race. Lewis Hamilton, the home favourite, qualified in third place after failing to

Kimi Antonelli delivered a commanding performance at Silverstone to win the British Grand Prix sprint race ahead of Lewis Hamilton on Saturday. The Mercedes championship leader crossed the finish line 2.7 seconds clear of Hamilton, with the pair having proven untouchable compared to the rest of the 22-car field throughout the 17-lap contest. McLaren’s Lando

Lewis Hamilton has cast doubt over his participation in the Lego mini-race at the 2026 British Grand Prix, calling it “the most dangerous part of the weekend.” The seven-time world champion’s comments came during pre-race press conferences at Silverstone, adding an unexpected subplot to the weekend. Hamilton was asked a joking question about the keys