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Mercedes: Software issue “affected George more than Kimi”
Mercedes deputy technical director Simone Resta has delved into George Russell’s recent woes, as the team identified a software issue compounded by the Briton’s older power unit.
Russell and his squad have been mystified by a lack of top speed relative to team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps. Mercedes’ lead racer attempted to tweak his driving style, to no avail ...Keep reading
Russell and his squad have been mystified by a lack of top speed relative to team-mate Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps. Mercedes’ lead racer attempted to tweak his driving style, to no avail ...Keep reading
Layne Riggs dominates IRP to score fifth NASCAR Truck win of 2026
Layne Riggs now has 10 wins as a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver, with half coming this season. Riggs was unstoppable at IRP, leading almost every lap (198 of 200) en route to a dominant victory over Connor Mosack, who earned a career-best finish in second.
The victory also made Riggs a back-to-back winner at IRP, leading 160 of 200 laps there last year.
"They are just statement ...Keep reading
The victory also made Riggs a back-to-back winner at IRP, leading 160 of 200 laps there last year.
"They are just statement ...Keep reading
Best Qualifying bets for the Hungarian Grand Prix
Our expert betting writers have shared their top picks for Qualifying at the Hungaroring.
What the teams said – Friday in Hungary
The drivers and teams react to all the action from Friday practice at the Hungaroring for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Maini takes F2 pole in Budapest with Camara on front row
Kush Maini claimed the second pole position of his FIA Formula 2 season at the Hungaroring, setting a 1m 28.896s during Qualifying.
Leclerc predicts ‘tight’ Hungary contest after strong start
Ferrari dominated proceedings on Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing on top in FP1 and FP2 respectively.
Bortoleto confident Audi can challenge Racing Bulls
Gabriel Bortoleto believes that Audi can be best of the rest behind the leading teams in the Hungarian Grand Prix after a promising Friday in Budapest.
Piastri sees ‘a lot up for grabs’ for McLaren in Hungary
Oscar Piastri is optimistic about there being “a lot up for grabs” for himself and McLaren as the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend develops, with the squad’s upgrades “working as expected” on team mate Lando Norris’ car.
Hadjar weighs up Hungary chances against ‘stronger’ Ferrari
Isack Hadjar has given his verdict on Red Bull’s performance on the first day of running at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Russell wary of Ferrari threat as Mercedes struggle
George Russell believes that Ferrari "look very strong" having dominated Friday practice ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Mercedes struggled for performance.
Hungarian GP long runs: Kimi Antonelli hits back at Ferrari
At first glance, Ferrari enjoyed an impressive day of practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Scuderia dominated both Friday sessions with an advantage of around half a second over their closest challengers. However, appearances are deceptive, as the competitive order actually seems to be much closer than the timesheets suggest.
The long runs with high fuel loads at the end of the second ...Keep reading
The long runs with high fuel loads at the end of the second ...Keep reading
Justin Allgaier set for NASCAR O'Reilly, JR Motorsports return
It’s not officially official yet, but all signs point towards Justin Allgaier returning to JR Motorsports for the 2027 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts season.
This is newsworthy because the 2024 champion, and arguably the face of this division over the last decade, had been contemplating retirement as of his 40th birthday last month. However, this is also the most competitive season of his ...Keep reading
This is newsworthy because the 2024 champion, and arguably the face of this division over the last decade, had been contemplating retirement as of his 40th birthday last month. However, this is also the most competitive season of his ...Keep reading
Charles Leclerc: "I don't expect us to have today's gap" in F1 Hungary qualifying
Ferrari has made its strongest start to a Formula 1 grand prix weekend in a long time, but Charles Leclerc isn't expecting that advantage to last into qualifying in Hungary.
In tricky, windy conditions on a bumpy Hungaroring, Lewis Hamilton topped Friday's second practice, with Leclerc 0.148s behind in second as Ferrari enjoyed a half-second advantage over McLaren's Lando Norris.
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In tricky, windy conditions on a bumpy Hungaroring, Lewis Hamilton topped Friday's second practice, with Leclerc 0.148s behind in second as Ferrari enjoyed a half-second advantage over McLaren's Lando Norris.
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Red Bull: "No miracles" for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar after "a lot of complaints" in Hungarian GP practice
Heading into the weekend, Red Bull had hoped the Hungaroring would offer a better opportunity than Silverstone and Spa, as the shortcomings on the electrical side of the power unit are exposed to a lesser extent at the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix venue.
Friday's practice sessions, however, proved to be challenging. That was partly due to the condition of the track surface, but both Red Bull ...Keep reading
Friday's practice sessions, however, proved to be challenging. That was partly due to the condition of the track surface, but both Red Bull ...Keep reading
Kyle Larson responds to Scott Dixon: NASCAR races are too long
Kyle Larson was diplomatic in responding to a question about comments recently made about NASCAR Cup Series races by IndyCar ace Scott Dixon and even agreed with the foundational point.
The six-time IndyCar champion was asked about race lengths over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Dixon responded with a point about NASCAR’s three-plus hour races.
Specifically, the Cup Series is ...Keep reading
The six-time IndyCar champion was asked about race lengths over the weekend at Nashville Superspeedway and Dixon responded with a point about NASCAR’s three-plus hour races.
Specifically, the Cup Series is ...Keep reading
Christopher Bell leads Brickyard 400 practice; Bubba Wallace and SVG hit wall
As part of an extended race weekend, NASCAR Cup teams got a 50-minute practice on Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
William Byron set the early pace with a 49.753s lap (180.893mph) around the historic speedway. Later, it was Hendrick Motorsports teammate went fastest of all with a 49.279s lap (182.633mph). But the Toyotas soon flexed their muscles, and Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing ...Keep reading
William Byron set the early pace with a 49.753s lap (180.893mph) around the historic speedway. Later, it was Hendrick Motorsports teammate went fastest of all with a 49.279s lap (182.633mph). But the Toyotas soon flexed their muscles, and Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing ...Keep reading
F1 Hungarian GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at the Hungaroring with Ferrari on top after Lewis Hamilton led Charles Leclerc in second practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Hamilton ended Friday fastest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a difficult track surface around the twisty Budapest circuit. Franco Colapinto also brought out red flags after crashing at the final corner, while several ...Keep reading
Hamilton ended Friday fastest as drivers struggled with low grip, gusty wind and a difficult track surface around the twisty Budapest circuit. Franco Colapinto also brought out red flags after crashing at the final corner, while several ...Keep reading
George Russell: What Mercedes 'feared' from Ferrari came true in F1 Hungarian GP practice
Although Ferrari's drivers were keen to play down expectations ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the SF-26 confirmed its superiority around slower corners on the opening day of Formula 1 track action. Charles Leclerc went fastest in FP1 while team-mate Lewis Hamilton led Leclerc in a Ferrari 1-2 in FP2.
In contrast, both Mercedes drivers reported confidence-sapping balance issues and a lack ...Keep reading
In contrast, both Mercedes drivers reported confidence-sapping balance issues and a lack ...Keep reading
Fernando Alonso delivers first verdict on Aston Martin F1 car upgrades
Aston Martin seems to be happy with the performance of the upgraded AMR26, which the team brought to Hungary. Although Lance Stroll endured another difficult day, with a suspension failure not only costing him time in FP1 but also ruling him out of FP2 - as the team couldn't repair the car in time - Fernando Alonso was left satisfied with his first day behind the wheel of what many are calling the ...Keep reading