Sepang International Circuit

Mercedes unveiled a sweeping W17 upgrade at the Bahrain Grand Prix, the first major update since the Canadian heat in May, aiming to turn its 160‑point lead into raw speed. Parts that Matter The package spans seven key elements: the front floor, sidepod shoulders, floor board, rear bodywork, suspension fairings and two new winglets. Each […]

Fernando Alonso let his son, Leonard, take an early lap in a go‑kart when the baby was only two months old. Father‑hood Meets Fast‑Lanes During a Spanish radio interview, the 45‑year‑old Aston Martin driver explained how he strapped his infant onto a small racing track and wrapped the two months old in his arms for a […]

Max Verstappen topped opening practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang, clocking 1 m 37.520 s, a 0.383‑s margin over Mercedes’ George Russell and 0.817‑s ahead of teammate Isack Hadjar. Remote venue gives teams a new challenge The sprint‑practice session, the first time F1 visited Sakhir’s Sepang circuit in nine years, was marked by hot, humid conditions that pushed driver comfort and […]

Max Verstappen delivered a light‑hearted, heat‑ready answer at Sepang that clocked up instant fan approval. Return to Sepang in Red‑Hot Conditions Formula 1 has re‑tied its calendar to the legendary laps of Sepang, marking the first visit in almost ten years after the opening race was cancelled earlier this season. The event comes under the Bahrain […]

Mercedes drops its biggest upgrade yet for the Bahrain Grand Prix, revamping floor and sidepods to stay ahead in the 2026 season. Revamped Lower‑body Package Targets Downforce The W17’s overhaul touches the floor board, leading edge, rear corner, and diffuser, while the rear‑half of the sidepod bodywork adopts a new ramped profile, moving away from the […]

Max Verstappen will climb into a Mercedes‑AMG GT3 for the GT World Challenge Europe finale at Portimão on Oct. 17, sharing driving duties with Chris Lulham and Ben Barnicoat. Filling the void: Rossi, Juncadella, and Gounon The seat opened because Dani Juncadella and Jules Gounon were committed to the WEC round the same week, while Valentino Rossi will be on the grid […]

A 1991 Honda NSX that once graced the garage of Formula One legend Ayrton Senna will be sold at an RM Sotheby’s auction in London on 31 October, with bids expected to reach between £500,000 and £800,000. From Senna to the UK The chassis, numbered T000233, sported a Formula Red livery and a black roof. Honda […]

Oscar Piastri dismissed the notion that close driver friendships dampen on‑track aggression in a brief interview preceding the Bahrain Grand Prix. Langkawi Beach Reunion Between the Azerbaijan and Bahrain races, a group of 11 Formula 1 drivers converged on Malaysia’s island of Langkawi for a spontaneous boys‑trip. The crew included McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, Mercedes’ George Russell, Haas’ […]

Formula 1 is back at Sepang this weekend after a nine‑year absence, as the Bahrain Grand Prix is relocated to Malaysia. Race Context Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead has narrowed to 66 points following George Russell’s victory at the Azerbaijan GP, where he also converted pole into the win. Russell’s recent form has prompted Mercedes to announce a […]

Max Verstappen rides strong podium streak in 2026 but still seeks first win. 1. A Reign of Podiums, No Victory Yet Verstappen has stood on the podium at least six times in the last eight Formula 1 weekends. Yet a triumph eludes him. This race could be the first season since 2015 where neither he nor […]