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Red Bull’s RB22 was described as “made of paper” by Max Verstappen after a steep drop in pace during the Monza qualifying session, signalling a continuing issue with the rear‑axle performance that has plagued the team for multiple seasons. Red Bull’s RB22 struggles at Monza During the Saturday qualifying at Monza, Verstappen noted that the RB22 […]

Fans of the Madrig circuit sat aghast after the 2027 Formula 1 race revealed a procession of laps devoid of overtaking, a flaw that former Red Bull star David Coulthard slammed as “stupidity” if organisers return unchanged. Coulthard’s Warning on Fan Dissatisfaction On the Up To Speed podcast, Coulthard urged organisers to heed criticism that the circuit offers minimal […]

The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Madrid’s Madrig circuit left fans and drivers stunned, as the event failed to deliver the overtaking expected from a Formula 1 race. A Lackluster Debut Drivers complained: lap times were high, the pack stayed together, and the track offered little room for side‑by‑side battles. Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth victory […]

Formula One now faces a call for an “augmented stewarding” system to cut through on‑track incidents before the chequered flag, according to former Ferrari and Williams engineer Rob Smedley. Why the need for speed? Smedley explained that FIA stewards are overwhelmed by live race traffic. “You can’t pause the race and hand every clash over […]

Former F1 driver David Coulthard has called on the FIA to accelerate the decision process for race neutralisations after the Spanish Grand Prix saw a winner thwarted by a premature safety intervention. Spanish Grand Prix outcome skewed by VSC timing The 2026 Madrid‑based event ended differently when Lance Stroll spun at the Parabolica, triggering a virtual safety […]

David Coulthard praised the candidness of George Russell after the driver confessed during a meeting with Martin Brundle that teammate Kimi Antonelli is currently outpacing him in the championship. Coulthard Commends Russell’s Honesty Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, the 13‑time Formula One champion applauded Russell for openly stating, “Look, Kimi is just doing […]

Arvid Lindblad, the 19‑year‑old Racing Bulls rookie, recently piloted the world’s shortest Fiat Panda in a stunt video by Italian tuner Carmagheddon. Fiat Panda challenge The driver confronted the Panda’s narrow chassis, nearly rolling the Guinness‑record holder before grasping control on a makeshift circuit that mixed figure‑eights and a hairpin. During the run, Lindblad pushed the […]

Nico Rosberg called Williams’s 2026 front‑row effort a “shocker,” blaming an overambitious winter development sprint and a weight‑laden chassis for the current disappointments. Ground‑Level Hurdles Before the Season Williams entered the 2026 campaign short of advantages, missing the private Barcelona test in January and bringing an overweight car to Bahrain’s first pre‑season session. The over‑weight issue […]

Ferrari unveiled a special‑edition black race suit for Charles Leclerc, set to be worn at the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix. Design shift and limited‑edition cap The new outfit departs from Ferrari’s traditional red and white, presenting an almost all‑black ensemble that “embodies a night under the Singapore lights.” Maranello also released a matching cap, which […]

Kimi Antonelli now tops the Formula One standings, an 81‑point lead earned after eight triumphs, a record‑setting run that began when Mercedes chief Toto Wolff fast‑tracked the Italian with a decision that earned praise from former Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer. Mercedes’ Bold Decision and Its Fallout Szafnauer praised the risk, saying “You’ve got to give Toto credit […]