A replacement for Charles Leclerc at the Austrian Grand Prix has been announced by Ferrari, with the star missing free practice one. Ferrari has confirmed that junior driver Dino Beganovic will replace Charles Leclerc for the opening free practice session at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. The announcement continues a
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The 2026 Formula One season is barely a handful of rounds old, yet the storylines competing for attention are already enough to sustain an entire campaign. Two teams, two internal battles, and according to former Formula One driver Robert Doornbos, two outcomes that most people in the sport are not yet prepared to say out
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Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari at the start of 2025 carrying the weight of enormous expectation, and the reality of his debut season — a car that never quite suited his driving style, a teammate who frequently outqualified him, a single Sprint win in Shanghai as the solitary highlight — made for genuinely difficult viewing for
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George Russell is now two for two in the 2026 season, with Saturday’s Chinese Grand Prix sprint win following his victory in Melbourne a week earlier. The race itself delivered everything the new regulations had promised: genuine drama, lead changes, and unpredictable power unit behaviour off the line. Russell started on pole and initially held
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Formula 1 legend Sebastian Vettel has praised Max Verstappen for his continued improvement and mental resilience. Speaking on the Beyond the Grid podcast, Vettel described Verstappen’s ongoing development as “the scary thing” about the Dutch driver. The four-time world champion highlighted Verstappen’s ability to keep learning, stay composed under pressure, and maintain focus in critical
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Ferrari are reportedly already considering a replacement for Lewis Hamilton, according to German media, as the team looks ahead to 2026. The seven-time world champion endured a difficult first season with Ferrari, falling short of expectations, but team principal Fred Vasseur has emphasized support and changes to help Hamilton adjust to the new regulations. Behind
MoreSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has stood out with the priciest timepiece on the F1 grid. Hamilton sported a Richard Mille watch valued at $2.3 million (£1.7 million), according to Wristcheck. This came as his first season with Ferrari drew to a close following a high-profile move to the Maranello-based team in January. Despite the
MoreSeven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has reportedly urged Ferrari’s senior management to address internal processes and improve coordination within the team, as the Italian outfit continues to endure a disappointing 2025 campaign. According to Corriere della Sera, Hamilton has personally submitted a report to Ferrari’s top executives, outlining concerns about inefficiencies and suggesting
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The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix proved to be a weekend to forget for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari, as the seven-time world champion endured one of his most difficult races since joining the team and was “downbeat” according to Martin Brundle. A disappointing qualifying session saw Hamilton eliminated in Q2 and starting 12th on the grid.
MoreLewis Hamilton heads into the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend with high hopes, as an eye-catching statistic from recent years offers a potential boost to his 2025 campaign with Ferrari. So far, Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari hasn’t delivered the success many expected, with the team securing just two podiums this season, both achieved by Charles
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