Madring

Kimi Antonelli clocked the fastest lap in second practice, a 1:33.662 that pushed Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to second place and kept the race weekend’s opening competitive, under the hot and unforgiving conditions of the newly opened Madrid circuit. Rambling around the newly‑wicked 5.4km track The 2026 layout combines fast, flowing sections with concrete‑lined roads that leave little […]

After Charles Leclerc clipped the retaining wall on the exit of Monoracha at Monza, the Ferrari engine intended for the Spanish GP will skip the race. Engine Scrutiny After Monza Crash The 067/6 unit, fitted with the second regulatory‑approved modification package, was deemed mechanically sound after initial external inspections showed no cracks or breakages. Nevertheless, […]

Lance Stroll’s Speed Rivaling Fernando Alonso, Says Pedro de la Rosa Esteemed former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa declared that Aston Martin’s Canadian driver Lance Stroll is “as quick” as his teammate Fernando Alonso, adding that the younger racer proves his mettle on the track. Data‑Driven Comparison of the Two Drivers Since 2023, Stroll has outqualified Alonso 89 times to […]

Ferrari’s failure to lock Lewis Hamilton as the sole title contender is pushing the team further behind the leaders. Ferrari’s Driver Prioritisation Gamble Ferrari’s strategy to split the championship claim between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc has stalled, breaking a team that once displayed unflinching unity. The decision leaves only one driver with resources to […]

Ferrari’s chief, Fred Vasseur, faces mounting pressure to formalise team orders between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc after repeated on‑track frustrations. Pressure builds after Dutch and Italian rounds During the Dutch Grand Prix, Hamilton’s fourth‑place finish was marred by audible complaints to the radio crew over a lack of direction, while Leclerc finished fifth. The clash of the […]

Montoya Blasts Russell’s Over‑analysis, Praises Antonelli’s Instinct “Kimi Antonelli drives naturally, while George Russell tries to over‑analyse every move,” Juan Pablo Montoya accused during the F1 TV Weekend Warm‑Up at the Spanish Grand Prix. After a 1‑2 sprint to Valencia, Mercedes’s Italian win highlighted Antonelli’s form. Despite starting 19th, the Spanish driver captured the top […]

Red Bull’s aborted partnership with Porsche, once poised to shake Formula 1, collapsed in late 2022. Fritz Enzinger, former head of Porsche Motorsport and Volkswagen Group motorsport, revealed the deal had reached a white‑paper phase when Red Bull’s executives pulled the plug. Negotiations up to the final handshake According to Enzinger, a handshake had already taken place between […]

George Russell will now incur a penalty when Mercedes releases its upgraded power unit, opting to postpone enforcement until the new Mercedes power unit upgrade goes live. Russell’s Strategy Explained “We’re waiting to take my penalty with the ADUO upgrade,” Russell said before the Italian Grand Prix. “If I took it in Monza, I’d have to […]

Esteban Ocon has declared that drivers are not the root of the difficulties facing the struggling Haas F1 team, a stance he made amid a season of inconsistent results for the VF‑26. Ocon Critiques Car Issues Rather Than Drivers During a post‑race interview, Ocon acknowledged that the vehicle’s unpredictability remains a concern, saying the team’s […]

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc confirms his vision issue after the Monza crash was fleeting. Charles Leclerc Monza crash saw the 28‑year‑old driver lose control on lap two as his car slammed into the barriers at the exit of Parabolica, ending his 2026 campaign in a third retirement to date. Crash at Monza Ends Race The high‑speed […]