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Fernando Alonso delivers first verdict on Aston Martin F1 car upgrades

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 18:22
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

What next for Alex Bowman after NASCAR retirement in 2027?

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 18:16
No, Alex Bowman doesn’t have a future in broadcasting after his retirement from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after the 2027 season.
“I don't know that anybody wants to listen to me on the broadcast, if I'm being honest,” said Bowman during a press conference on Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “I don't know. I don't know that I would be any good at that. That looks ...Keep reading

Cadillac tracking Rafael Camara as 2027 F1 target

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 18:00
Cadillac is closely monitoring Rafael Camara over a potential move to the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
The news comes as something of a surprise given the team has consistently emphasised its long-term commitment to its current drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
However, several signs suggest that at least one of its seats could change hands ahead of the 2027 season. The ...Keep reading

Taponen pips Slater to pole in F3 Hungary Qualifying

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:43
MP Motorsport's Tuukka Taponen secured his maiden pole position at the Hungaroring.

Mercedes target 'sizeable' upgrade after summer break

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:43
Mercedes plans to try and bring "something more sizeable onto the track" after the Formula 1 summer break in a bid to pull away from title rivals Ferrari.

Hamilton beats Leclerc to top spot during FP2 in Hungary

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:43
Ferrari’s strong Friday at the Hungaroring continued as they ended FP2 with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the top of the timesheets.

Newey gives initial verdict on Aston Martin’s update package

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:43
Adrian Newey has explained how “getting to a point of respectability” is the “immediate goal” for Aston Martin with the introduction of their upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from FP2 in Hungary

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:43
Live coverage of the second F1 practice session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.

Martin Brundle sets major target for Aston Martin's F1 Hungarian GP upgrades

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:29
Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has argued that Aston Martin's extensive list of upgrades must successfully halve its current qualifying deficit to the leading four teams.
The Silverstone outfit has introduced a huge upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, essentially bringing a B-spec car. 
Speaking about the scale of the updates, Brundle claimed that ...Keep reading

DTM Oschersleben: Porsche dominates practice, leader Thiim far back

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:16
Porsche dominance during Friday practice in Oschersleben: Following the disappointment at the Norisring and Thomas Preining's threat to quit over the unsatisfactory Balance of Performance (BoP), the "Grello" driver set the fastest time in both free practice sessions to start the second half of the season.
With a 1:22.425 during the qualifying simulation in the afternoon (FP2 results), he was ...Keep reading

NASCAR Vice President of of Vehicle Performance departs role

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:11
Dr. Eric Jacuzzi, Vice President of Vehicle Performance for NASCAR, revealed in a Linkedin post that he has left the role.
Jacuzzi has spent the last 12.5 years working for NASCAR. He began his career with the Sanctioning Body as as an aerodynamicist engineer before working his way up. In 2023, he was among the engineers who were awarded Aerodynamicist of the Year for NASCAR's Garage 56 effort ...Keep reading

F1 Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 as Franco Colapinto brings out red flags

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 17:10
Lewis Hamilton ended Hungary's second Formula 1 practice session on top, pipping Ferrari stablemate Charles Leclerc at a slippery Hungaroring circuit.
George Russell reported a "dreadful" rear balance, Kimi Antonelli reported rear locking, Leclerc locked up the front in Turn 1, and Pierre Gasly was convinced something was wrong with his car, such was its recalcitrant behaviour, before Alpine ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc pranks Lewis Hamilton as hilarious Ferrari video goes viral

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 16:30
Ferrari team-mates Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton shared a lighthearted moment ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque driver hijacking a boom microphone to prank the seven-time Formula 1 champion.
In a video published across Ferrari's social media channels, Hamilton was filmed carrying out routine media duties and signing team caps. Leclerc, having got his hands on a large ...Keep reading

Lance Stroll misses F1 Hungary FP2 after Aston Martin suspension failure

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 16:23
Lance Stroll has been forced to sit out Friday's second practice session at Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix due to the suspension damage he sustained in the first session.
Aston Martin introduced what amounted to an almost entirely new car in Budapest, including a lighter chassis, all-new aero surfaces and a new rear suspension layout. But the team's first test session with its AMR26 B-spec ...Keep reading

Adrian Newey reveals major Hungary upgrade "just the first part" of new Aston Martin

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 16:22
During Friday's technical viewing in the Hungaroring pit lane, all eyes were on the revised Aston Martin AMR26. After what Adrian Newey has described as a "nightmare" and a "disastrous start to the season", the team's Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary was eagerly anticipated.
According to the official FIA documents, the new package consists of 16 upgrades, including a longer and more ...Keep reading

Hungaroring officially names every corner with F1 legends honoured on 40th anniversary

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 15:32
To mark four decades of Formula 1 grand prix racing in Hungary, track officials have named every corner of the Hungaroring.
Half of the corners are named after F1 legends, including Nelson Piquet, Lewis Hamilton, Nigel Mansell, Jean Alesi, Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Ferenc Szisz.
Turn 1 is now called Piquet after the Brazilian driver won the first two grands prix held at the ...Keep reading

Hamilton amongst stars honoured as Hungaroring names corners

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 14:41
Official names have been chosen for the Hungaroring in celebration of the Hungarian Grand Prix’s 40th anniversary.

Leclerc leads Verstappen in Hungary FP1 before Ferrari issue

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 14:41
Charles Leclerc finished fastest in Free Practice 1 ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver heading Red Bull's Max Verstappen and team mate Lewis Hamilton.

AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from FP1 in Hungary

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-07-24 14:41
Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.

Fans don't get a true picture of driver performance with 2026 F1 rules – but it's fixable, says Haas boss

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-07-24 14:23
Technical changes implemented ahead of this year's Miami Grand Prix mollified some of the complaints about Formula 1's new format, but these have resurfaced after two successive events at 'energy-starved' venues.
A key question is whether the many layers of technology are harming the spectacle by interfering with the work of the drivers, and muddying the picture for fans.
Although ...Keep reading

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