The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix is about more than two missing entries on a calendar. For F1 teams, the decision is triggering a cascade of problems that reach into upgrade planning, engine development rules, and a long-running political dispute over car performance. The first problem is upgrades. Under the 2026
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The Chinese Grand Prix weekend is turning into an extended exercise in damage limitation for Red Bull. Max Verstappen qualified eighth for Saturday’s sprint, over a second behind pole-sitter George Russell, and finished ninth in the race itself — one position outside the points. The sprint result followed a dismal Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne
MoreThe 2026 Formula 1 season is approaching rapidly, and Max Verstappen has already voiced his discontent, describing the new cars as “anti-racing” and likening them to “Formula E on steroids,” drawing attention from fans and media alike. While Verstappen’s criticisms have dominated headlines, George Russell has taken a more measured approach, insisting that the core
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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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Max Verstappen’s long-term future in Formula 1 remains one of the sport’s most intriguing storylines, and former Ferrari driver Eddie Irvine has sent him a warning after he snubbed Mercedes. The reigning four-time world champion was linked with a potential switch to Mercedes earlier this year, but the expiry of a clause in his Red
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The 2025 Italian Grand Prix has delivered another dramatic weekend of racing, and while the iconic Monza circuit often throws up surprises, the outcome reinforced a growing trend in this season’s Formula 1 campaign: McLaren’s complete dominance. With the September race now in the books, the team from Woking extends its commanding lead in the
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Kelly Piquet offered a glimpse into her summer with a recent Instagram post, sharing three photos of herself in the sunshine. She paired the images with a caption that read: “What was the best thing about your summer?” The post suggested that her time on the white balustrade was one of the moments she valued
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Sky Sports commentator Martin Brundle has spoken out about George Russell’s awkward position within the Mercedes Formula 1 team as rumors swirl over a potential signing of Max Verstappen. Russell has found himself sidelined in the team’s future planning as Mercedes pursues the reigning world champion, sparking speculation that he could be the one to
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Max Verstappen has become one of the most dominant figures in modern Formula 1, both on the racetrack and in terms of earnings. As of 2025, Verstappen is not only a multi-time World Champion but also among the wealthiest and most marketable athletes in global motorsport. With a lucrative long-term contract at Red Bull Racing,
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Max Verstappen finds himself on the verge of a race ban following his penalty in Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver was hit with a 10-second time penalty and three penalty points after colliding with George Russell late in the race. Although both drivers completed the race, Verstappen dropped to 10th in the
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