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Kimi Antonelli risks grid drop as stewards launch Hungary F1 qualifying investigation
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli is set to be investigated by the FIA race stewards for allegedly infringing yellow flags in qualifying for the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Antonelli took fourth on the grid at the Hungaroring as Mercedes was beaten by both McLaren's polesitter Lando Norris and the two Ferraris.
But the championship leader is at risk of starting further down after being ...Keep reading
Antonelli took fourth on the grid at the Hungaroring as Mercedes was beaten by both McLaren's polesitter Lando Norris and the two Ferraris.
But the championship leader is at risk of starting further down after being ...Keep reading
Lewis Hamilton under investigation by Hungarian GP stewards over impeding
The FIA stewards have summoned Lewis Hamilton regarding an incident involving the Ferrari driver and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in Q3 at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix.
Piastri lay fifth following his first run in Q3 and failed to improve on his last attempt after finding a slow Hamilton on the racing line in Turn 1, now known as Piquet Corner.
“Fuck me, man,” the Australian grumbled ...Keep reading
Piastri lay fifth following his first run in Q3 and failed to improve on his last attempt after finding a slow Hamilton on the racing line in Turn 1, now known as Piquet Corner.
“Fuck me, man,” the Australian grumbled ...Keep reading
This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP
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Lando Norris(McLaren)
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Charles Leclerc(Ferrari)
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Oscar Piastri(McLaren)
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Max Verstappen(Red ...Keep reading
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris pips Lewis Hamilton to nail biting pole position
Reigning world champion Lando Norris claimed his first pole of the 2026 season at the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes suffered its first Formula 1 grand prix qualifying loss of the year.
Norris romped to a 1m17.207s lap in the final moments of qualifying to overcome Hamilton and take his first pole since last year's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
As track temperatures ...Keep reading
Norris romped to a 1m17.207s lap in the final moments of qualifying to overcome Hamilton and take his first pole since last year's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
As track temperatures ...Keep reading
"I'm quitting!": Thiim loses his temper after Preining's tour de force
Nicki Thiim was furious after starting 18th in Oschersleben: The Comtoyou Aston Martin driver, who lost the DTM lead by finishing twelfth in Saturday's race, complained that Thomas Preining's threat to quit aimed at the Balance of Performance (BoP) and Marco Wittmann's BoP critism at the Norisring had apparently had an effect.
"Right now I'm letting out the frustration, but we had fun ...Keep reading
"Right now I'm letting out the frustration, but we had fun ...Keep reading
Mini in full control to win F2 Sprint Race
Gabriele Mini secured his second victory of the FIA Formula 2 season for MP Motorsport.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow Q2 ahead of the Hungarian GP
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.
Why Ocon is upbeat after Haas address consistency issues
Esteban Ocon enjoyed a much-needed boost in performance during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
A closer look at Aston Martin’s major Hungary upgrades
Aston Martin introduced a major upgrade package during Friday practice at the Hungarian Grand Prix. But what exactly has changed on their car, and what is the desired effect? F1.com technical expert Mark Hughes explains…
Norris edges out Hamilton and Antonelli during FP3 in Hungary
McLaren driver Lando Norris set the pace during Saturday’s third practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, leading the way from Ferrari rival Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.
Martin Brundle predicts strong George Russell comeback amid Kimi Antonelli threat
Sky Sports F1 commentator and former driver Martin Brundle has firmly backed George Russell to bounce back from his recent run of misfortune, even as he faces intense pressure from his team-mate.
Brundle weighed in on Russell's ongoing on-track challenges, noting that the current Formula 1 machinery remains difficult to understand.
"They’re quirky cars to fully understand. It’s George ...Keep reading
Brundle weighed in on Russell's ongoing on-track challenges, noting that the current Formula 1 machinery remains difficult to understand.
"They’re quirky cars to fully understand. It’s George ...Keep reading
DTM Oschersleben: Thomas Preining wins first race, Nicki Thiim loses DTM lead
Thomas Preining (Manthey-Porsche) won Saturday's DTM race at Oschersleben, taking his second victory of the season. The 2023 DTM champion started from pole position and led the race from start to finish - pit-stop adjusted - across the entire race distance.
"Overall a perfect day, starting from pole of course and then leading the whole race. So mega," Preining said to ran.de. "The car was truly ...Keep reading
"Overall a perfect day, starting from pole of course and then leading the whole race. So mega," Preining said to ran.de. "The car was truly ...Keep reading
Formula E Tokyo E-Prix: Dan Ticktum pulls off last-lap overtake on Jake Dennis for victory
Dan Ticktum stunned Jake Dennis with a last-lap overtake to clinch victory in the Formula E Tokyo opener, while Mitch Evans reclaimed the drivers’ championship lead as Pascal Wehrlein failed to finish.
The Cupra Kiro driver outfoxed Dennis on the final lap, despite having communicated over team radio a few laps earlier that he would not attack and settle for second.
Using a smart ...Keep reading
The Cupra Kiro driver outfoxed Dennis on the final lap, despite having communicated over team radio a few laps earlier that he would not attack and settle for second.
Using a smart ...Keep reading
Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
Former F1 driver warns Kimi Antonelli's rivals: "Within his comfort zone"
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes championship leader Kimi Antonelli is operating entirely within his "comfort zone", questioning who can realistically challenge the Mercedes teenager following his commanding Belgian Grand Prix win.
Antonelli secured his sixth career win at Spa-Francorchamps, fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The victory has given the Italian a 45-point ...Keep reading
Antonelli secured his sixth career win at Spa-Francorchamps, fending off Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. The victory has given the Italian a 45-point ...Keep reading
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris edges Lewis Hamilton in final Hungaroring practice
McLaren driver Lando Norris has led a three-team fight to top FP3 at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix, setting up an intriguing qualifying session in Budapest.
Norris' late 1m18.939s flyer was just over a tenth quicker than Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli on the twisty Hungaroring.
FP3's opening phase was quiet as drivers kept their powder dry for qualifying ...Keep reading
Norris' late 1m18.939s flyer was just over a tenth quicker than Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes' championship leader Kimi Antonelli on the twisty Hungaroring.
FP3's opening phase was quiet as drivers kept their powder dry for qualifying ...Keep reading
Nael wins Budapest F3 Sprint Race as title fight levelled
Theophile Nael impressively went from sixth on the grid to the top step at the Budapest Sprint Race.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow FP3 for the Hungarian Grand Prix
Live coverage of the final practice session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.
The ingenious three-link mechanism behind McLaren's pivoting rear wing
After setting it aside in Austria to further refine the concept, McLaren has finally debuted its version of the pivoting Formula 1 rear wing. It is an experimental prototype intended primarily for data collection, with the final version expected to arrive in the second half of the season. But McLaren’s idea for the pivoting wing is far more complex than it might initially ...Keep reading
Haas F1 car inconsistency makes it hard to judge Esteban Ocon – Ayao Komatsu
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has admitted the VF-26’s inconsistency makes it difficult to rate Esteban Ocon’s performance, as the team ponders its 2027 driver lineup.
After being narrowly outqualified and outscored by then-rookie team-mate Oliver Bearman in 2025, Ocon’s results have worsened in F1’s new era. So far this season, the Frenchman has been outqualified 3-11 by ...Keep reading
After being narrowly outqualified and outscored by then-rookie team-mate Oliver Bearman in 2025, Ocon’s results have worsened in F1’s new era. So far this season, the Frenchman has been outqualified 3-11 by ...Keep reading