F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Steiner Predicts Mercedes Comeback Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, told the press that Mercedes will return to form at the Austrian Grand Prix and silence critics. Steiner explained Mercedes “isn’t waiting for other teams’ upgrades. They constantly innovate and keep a bank of upgrades that can be deployed swiftly.” Photo by Andy Hone / […]

Aston Martin’s 2024 campaign has produced just a single points finish, a result that largely stems from Fernando Alonso’s climb two places after penalties were applied to foran number of front‑row drivers, proclaiming the season’s upgrade strategy as ineffective. Season‑long stagnation points to a delayed upgrade policy Front‑row drivers finished this season on points, yet Aston […]

Ferrari has unveiled its first in‑season power‑unit upgrade at the Austrian Grand Prix, turning the 2026 heatwave into a razor‑sharp advantage on the Styrian track. Following Lewis Hamilton’s decisive win in Barcelona, the Scuderia is stepping up for the eight‑round championship, pushing the limits of its V6 turbo‑charged engine under the newly approved ADUO boost […]

Liam Lawson exposed the pitfalls of Formula 1’s internal communication after his brief stint as Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull in 2025. Lawson’s two‑race seat with the Austrian team followed a transition from Racing Bulls, the rear‑end outfit owned by the Milton Keynes club. He was thrust into the cockpit of a championship‑winning machine for a short spell […]

Mercedes’s novel diffuser extension, introduced at the Canadian GP, now falls under tighter FIA scrutiny. Diffuser Innovation at Montreal Engineer duo Kimi Antonelli and George Russell revamped the front wing and floor, with the most eye‑catching change being the Montreal‑spec diffuser. Over half of the surface was fitted with serrated, spike‑like profiles designed to push […]

Liam Lawson revealed how the drive toward Formula 1 has cost his family time and money during a recent episode of the High Performance podcast. He explained that his parents sold their family home to finance his racing career, a decision that left the brothers in the far‑right of the track and life. Two years after […]

Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring will take place this weekend, following Lewis Hamilton’s triumph at Barcelona, tightening the title battle. Week‑end timetable (local times) All times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST). Friday, 26 June – Free Practice 1: 1:30 pm Friday, 26 June – Free Practice 2: 5:00 pm Saturday, 27 June – Free Practice 3: 12:30 pm Saturday, 27 June – Qualifying: 4:00 pm […]

Red Bull Racing’s latest Austria upgrade to the RB22 could set the tone for Max Verstappen’s future after a season of waiting for meaningful pace gains. Verstappen’s contract stance remains unchanged Max Verstappen continues to weigh his options, even as Red Bull pushes for a long‑term commitment. Last year’s negotiations left the driver with the freedom to hold […]

Decisive vote at Macau removes term limits The FIA’s extraordinary general assemblies in Macau have formally eliminated term limits across all governing bodies, a change that allows President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to remain in power unless removed or legally barred. Alignment with other FIA bodies and procedural changes Officials said the amendment brings FIA statutes in line […]

McLaren’s MCL40 lags across every sector, leaving the Woking outfit to chase rivals’ errors rather than contesting pace. MCL40 Performance Gap Oscar Piastri explained that the chassis struggles in low‑ and medium‑speed corners, a weakness exposed most starkly in Montreal and Monaco where the car’s handling faltered. The driver noted that the car’s “bit of […]