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George Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change, but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 17:56
Mercedes driver George Russell will take a fresh V6 engine for the Hungarian GP following a water leak in qualifying, but will keep his seventh place on the grid.
Russell qualified a distant seventh at the Hungaroring after both he and team-mate Kimi Antonelli looked adrift in qualifying, with Mercedes struggling to keep its tyre temperatures under control.
Russell's second lap was ruined ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Oscar Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 17:55
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton has been handed a three-place grid drop for impeding McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying.
Towards the end of the final Q3 shootout, Hamilton was driving slowly on the main straight while Piastri was approaching behind him on a flying lap.
Unaware the Australian was approaching, Hamilton stuck to the racing line, forcing Piastri ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen sees mysterious issues at Red Bull: "Desperate? I'm already past that stage"

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 17:43
Qualifying at the Hungaroring turned out to be a disappointing affair for Red Bull. Ahead of the weekend, team principal Laurent Mekies hoped that the energy-rich circuit near Budapest would suit the RB22 slightly better, but reality proved far more difficult than expected.
Verstappen will start Sunday's race from fourth on the grid - up two spots from where he qualified due to grid penalties ...Keep reading

F1 fans deliver verdict on expected 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix return

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 17:30
Formula 1 fans have shared their excitement for the expected return of Malaysia's Sepang circuit in 2026. 
An announcement is expected imminently to confirm that the Sepang circuit will host a grand prix in October, effectively acting as a stand-in for the cancelled Bahrain race.
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix were both cancelled in April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso: F1 Hungarian GP an "important" lift for Aston Martin

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 17:08
Fernando Alonso reckons qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix was an “important” boost for the Aston Martin Formula 1 team after his first Q2 appearance in grand prix qualifying in the 2026 campaign.
The two-time champion took 16th at the Hungaroring to end Aston Martin’s run of five consecutive qualifying sessions occupying the back row, with a deficit of around two seconds.
But ...Keep reading

Kyle Busch Remembered: Rowdy's unforgettable moments from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 16:57
We continue our weekly 'Kyle Busch Remembered' series as NASCAR returns to the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Along with back-to-back Cup wins in the Brickyard 400, Kyle Busch won four NASCAR O'Reilly races at IMS over the years.
Busch won a total of 234 races between Cup, O'Reilly, and Trucks in his NASCAR career, more than any other driver in history. He tragically passed away ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli risks grid drop as stewards launch Hungary F1 qualifying investigation

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 16:52
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

Lewis Hamilton under investigation by Hungarian GP stewards over impeding

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 16:47
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

This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 16:42





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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

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 16:15
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

"I'm quitting!": Thiim loses his temper after Preining's tour de force

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 15:56
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

Mini in full control to win F2 Sprint Race

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-07-25 15:33
Gabriele Mini secured his second victory of the FIA Formula 2 season for MP Motorsport.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow Q2 ahead of the Hungarian GP

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-07-25 15:33
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

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-07-25 15:33
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

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-07-25 15:33
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

Formula 1 - Sat, 2026-07-25 15:33
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

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 14:37
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

DTM Oschersleben: Thomas Preining wins first race, Nicki Thiim loses DTM lead

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 14:12
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

Formula E Tokyo E-Prix: Dan Ticktum pulls off last-lap overtake on Jake Dennis for victory

Motorsport - Sat, 2026-07-25 14:12
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

Malaysia set to host F1 race in October

Formula 1 at the BBC - Sat, 2026-07-25 14:09
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.

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