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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has declared that Mercedes no longer feels the urgency to acquire Max Verstappen, naming the Dutchman’s prospective successor as “the next Max Verstappen” – Kimi Antonelli. During a recent appearance on the Up To Speed podcast, Steiner explained that Verstappen’s path forward may no longer be a sideways step to McLaren, as […]

Red Bull RB22 continues to struggle, trailing Max Verstappen’s car by 1.3 seconds per lap in Australia and China, according to Paceteq telemetry. Mid‑season performance chasm While Kimi Antonelli remains 110 points clear of Verstappen during the summer break, the Dutchman’s RB22 has yet to find a competitive rhythm. The 2026 season began with a built‑in deficit, primarily from […]

George Russell admits the throb of pelvic bruises from squeezing into Lewis Hamilton’s car still lingers after the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. From Williams to Mercedes Called up to the Brackley outfit after Hamilton’s COVID‑19 absence, Russell compared the cramped fit to his own size‑45 (UK 11.5) feet, forcing him to wear a custom size‑43 […]

King Willem‑Alexander will hand the trophy to the winner at the Dutch Grand Prix, becoming the first royal to formally present a prize at a national sporting event. Official Trophy Presentation While the king and queen have frequently appeared at the circuit since 2021, those visits were personal. This time, the ceremony will be carried […]

McLaren’s 2026 campaign has struggled to bridge a front‑row deficit amplified by a new power‑unit era. From 2025 hangover to a 2026 skeleton The Woking‑based outfit entered the fresh era hampered by a 2025 title‑race spillover and sluggish exploitation of Mercedes’ hybrids. While Mercedes rolled out a superior vehicle and Ferrari’s SF‑26, despite an engine […]

Mercedes’ 2026 Formula 1 W17 launched ahead of schedule, securing a performance edge that rivals are determined to close. Fast‑track launch boosts early pace James Allison, Mercedes technical director, revealed during the Nu Silver Arrows Radio Show that the team generated “six to seven times” more lap‑time gains per week in wind‑tunnel sessions than in 2025. […]

Verstappen unveiled a striking special‑edition helmet design for his final home race at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. Helmet Design & Dutch Inspiration The white and blue shell, echoing Delftware ceramics, shuns the standard 2026 look. Ornate blue patterns lace the lower rim, while the top bears Verstappen’s signature lion. Red Bull and Oracle logos […]