F1 Belgian Grand Prix

Adrian Newey’s dual role as Aston Martin’s team principal and design chief is now flagged by a key insider who says the team failed to involve its drivers during the season’s start. Red Flag Over Driver Inputs Will Buxton, former driver and pundit, weighed in on the Up to Speed podcast, warning that Newey admitted “I didn’t consult the […]

Former Formula One champion David Coulthard urged the FIA to refrain from removing the sport’s cherished technical experimentation, arguing that cutting away regulatory loopholes would erode the core appeal of F1. Coulthard challenges sweeping aerodynamic bans Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Coulthard addressed the season’s deployment of flexible rear wings, describing the so‑called […]

Ferrari team orders could see the Maranello outfit tilt its entire support toward Lewis Hamilton, according to former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar champion James Hinchcliffe. Ferrari’s Dilemma Post‑British GP After Charles Leclerc captured his first victory of the season at Silverstone, the discussion turned to strategy. Both ex‑drivers argue that a decisive move in favour of Hamilton is essential […]

Aston Martin’s latest Hungary upgrade package, targeting a second‑lap deficit to Cadillac, has been called “a big undertaking” by chief trackside officer Mike Krack. Aston Martin faces a reliability‑heavy start to 2026 Early races saw only Fernando Alonso score points at Monaco, while Nico Hülkenberg and Sergio Perez moved off the top‑10 grid to penalties. The team’s chief issue has been […]

Max Verstappen has expanded his influence beyond the track, appointing 15‑year‑old Belgian karting champion Dries van Langendonck to his Verstappen Racing squad as a McLaren‑affiliated junior driver. Van Langendonck, who secured the 2023 World Junior Karting title and captured pole and victory in his debut British Formula 4 round, will now receive “additional support and guidance” from Verstappen’s management and […]

Damon Hill admitted that he only later comprehended the critical importance of rallying a team around a Formula 1 driver. Hill Explains Leadership in F1 During the Up To Speed podcast at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Hill, alongside Williams chief James Vowles, underscored that success on track hinges on a driver’s ability to forge a collaborative […]

James Vowles, Williams’ team principal, said the production setbacks that hit the club over the winter of the 2026 Formula 1 season may ultimately be its most positive moment. Winter Stall Cuts Early‑Season Momentum Speaking to a live audience at the Goodwood Festival of Speed during a segment of the “Up to Speed” podcast, Vowles revealed the team’s […]

Sergio Perez told the High Performance podcast that Red Bull Racing repeatedly framed his racing shortcomings as mental problems, prompting him to seek a psychologist. Red Bull’s Unyielding Focus on Verstappen During his four-season stint in the UK-based outfit, the Mexican driver said that the team’s decision‑making hierarchy almost always positioned Max Verstappen at the centre […]

George Russell secured second place at the Silverstone Grand Prix while likening the race weekend to studying for a school exam. Exam‑Like Preparation Sets the Pace “I spend the week off preparing in a focused way, then arrive at the track with an open mind,” Russell told the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show. “It’s just […]