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Honda Racing Corporation has announced a managerial shift that will see Yoichiro Fukao take the reins of its F1 power‑unit project, replacing Tetsushi Kakuda as of 1 October 2026. Why the change matters Honda’s 2026 campaign began with a significant performance and reliability void, prompting the automaker to seek additional development help beyond the standard […]

Nico Rosberg’s announcement that Carlos Sainz would face a harsh critique over his role as the Madrid Grand Prix ambassador immediately turned headlines during the sky‑broadcast. Sainz’s Troubled Launch and In‑Race Penalties Sainz’s opening corner was a textbook case of aggressive racing gone wrong. He extracted a clean pass from the field, but his over‑steer around the […]

Lando Norris lost the opening Spanish GP at Madrid after a late virtual safety car sent a chain of events that halted his lead, missing a podium win that could have rounded out his season. VSC Turns the Tables On lap 13, Lance Stroll flagged a brake issue and fell into the pit lane at […]

Kimi Antonelli secured his eighth Formula 1 victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, yet the moment that captured most headlines was his father Marco fronting the pit lane in a red carnation and handing it over for a shared laugh and hug. Photo by Sam Bloxham / LAT Images via Getty Images A heartfelt moment goes […]

Lewis Hamilton left the upcoming Spanish GP in Madrid after a sudden brake pedal malfunction rendered his car unable to decelerate correctly around Turn 5. Path to the pit wall During the opening laps Hamilton was in contention for third, trading positions with Max Verstappen. An early brake slip sent the pedal down a step, causing […]

Kimi Antonelli secured victory at Formula 1’s first Madrid event in 45 years, taking the win on a track that proved both elusive and unforgiving. Track design hinders overtaking The 5.4 km Madring presented a series of unwieldy corners and insufficiently long straights, making passing almost impossible. Its unfamiliar layout created numerous pitfalls that occupied Alonso, Sainz and […]

Five minutes into the Spanish Grand Prix at Spain’s new Madrid circuit, 2020 World Champion Fernando Alonso collided with teammate Carlos Sainz, triggering a penalty that saw the Spanish pair finish outside the points. In‑Race Contact Unfolds at Turn 5 During a hurried attack on lap 14, Alonso was closing on Sainz for 17th place on the approach to […]

Spanish Grand Prix drivers slammed the circuit, claiming overtaking was nearly impossible and demanding outright track changes. Steadily Dead‑Track: Drivers Hostile Toward Madrid’s Layout Max Verstappen told Dutch broadcasters on Saturday that he saw zero overtaking chances, stressing the need for a new track map. Kimi Antonelli echoed the sentiment after his win, saying the […]

After the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix, Lando Norris challenged an official’s order to dispose of a Coca‑Cola can in the cooldown room, earning cheers from fans. Race outcome at Madring The 18‑year‑old McLaren contender began from pole but saw his advantage erode when a virtual safety car was deployed following Lance Stroll’s stop at Turn 20. […]