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Lewis Hamilton has permanently severed ties with Ferrari’s formal simulator, asserting the move has visibly boosted his performance on the grid. Steering away from the simulator Hamilton abandoned the tool at the Canadian Grand Prix after discovering its data correlation was “not good enough” for the car’s real‑world behaviour. He noted that, while he has […]

Charles Leclerc drew the British Grand Prix into a victory for Ferrari after improvising his style to meet 2026’s new rules. Ferrari’s Response to 2026 Regulations The 2026 season introduced sweeping changes to powertrain and chassis design, stripping the cars of some downforce while demanding tighter energy management. Drivers faced a fresh dynamic, with the […]

Former Formula 1 champion David Coulthard warned that Spa‑Francorchamps remains a brutal test for modern cars, recalling a 1990s crash that broke his leg. Coulthard’s caution on Spa’s high‑speed workhorses During the latest episode of the Up To Speed podcast, the 13‑time grand prix winner contrasted today’s F1 machinery with the 1990s’, noting that the lack of a proper […]

Red Bull has reinstated its unchanged 2026 rear‑wing in the early stages of the season after two high‑profile incidents involving a reversible design. Reversible wing blamed for crashes In Austria, Max Verstappen’s qualifying session ended with a heavy crash when the wing failed to close properly. The incident mirrored a spin into the stony curb […]

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 […]