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Mercedes has introduced a new Formula 1 safety car to succeed the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. From Hungary onwards, F1 cars will follow around the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+.
The new car is Mercedes' 14th car to function as the official safety car in F1. The GT 63 Pro boasts a 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine, delivering 612hp and a maximum torque of 850Nm. It's the first safety car to ...Keep reading

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was the latest Formula 1 driver to feature in Amelia Dimoldenberg's series Passenger Princess, where he took on the role of driving instructor.
The series focuses on drivers on the current F1 grid teaching her how to drive around circuits.
Right from the start, Leclerc was urging Dimoldenberg to go faster and tackle the lesson "flat out," dryly joking that the worst ...Keep reading

George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit issue within its software.
The British driver repeatedly complained about a lack of performance on the straights, a feeling that was also confirmed by ...Keep reading

The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will return on March 5-7, 2027, with IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series once again sharing the weekend.
The event will once again feature IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with the trucks returning for a second appearance on the 1.8-mile, 14-turn downtown street circuit on Saturday, March 6.
The decision follows the inaugural ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso reckons “no package in the world” can overturn the current deficit Aston Martin faces to the Formula 1 field as it prepares to introduce a B-spec chassis in Hungary.
The Silverstone outfit has endured a torrid 2026 thus far and although Alonso’s lucky point in Monaco places it above newcomer Cadillac, Aston Martin has still been the slowest team.
Last weekend in Spa ...Keep reading

You'd think Formula 1 drivers would travel exclusively by private jet or in business and first class. Well, that's not always the case for Red Bull's junior team pair Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad.
After the Spa weekend, Lawson shared a photo on social media showing the pair flying home on an EasyJet flight, sitting a few rows from the front alongside another passenger. Now, having made their ...Keep reading

Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso says he is "optimistic" about the major upgrade Aston Martin are introducing at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has dismissed paddock speculation that Carlos Sainz regrets his decision to join Williams over Audi, despite the Grove outfit's challenging start to the 2026 season.
Williams has endured a difficult opening half of the year. Hindered by an overweight chassis, the team has struggled to consistently challenge for points, leaving it eighth in the ...Keep reading

Esteban Ocon confirmed he has “nothing to announce yet” regarding his Formula 1 future after the most difficult start to a season of his career.
The Haas driver has scored just three points across the opening 10 rounds of the 2026 campaign, claiming to struggle with the inconsistencies of the VF-26.
But it has just been a continuation of his poor form from 2025, a season in which he ...Keep reading

No fewer than five of F1’s 11 teams will run a rookie driver during Friday’s first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with McLaren, Mercedes, Alpine, Haas and Cadillac all altering their usual line-ups.

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Aston Martin will be hoping to take a major step forward in terms of performance with their substantial upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes McLaren has failed to keep pace in the 2026 development race, arguing that the reigning constructors' champion must now shift its focus to 2027.
Chandhok analysed McLaren's current position during an appearance on the Sky Sports F1 Show. McLaren entered the new regulatory era as back-to-back constructors' world champions, with Lando Norris as the ...Keep reading

Cadillac Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez believes Aston Martin's significant car update at this weekend's Hungarian GP will close the gap with his team.
Aston Martin has struggled massively with its AMR26, and with engine partner Honda also facing a steep development curve, the team decided to hold back its upgrades until it could bring enough performance to the car to lift it from the back of ...Keep reading

Following a disastrous Belgian Grand Prix for George Russell, Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has firmly dismissed suggestions that the British driver could consider leaving Mercedes.
Russell endured another difficult weekend at Spa-Francorchamps. After he suffered electrical power deployment issues off the line, Russell's race was cut short following a collision with his ...Keep reading

Yamaha has selected David Munoz, currently Alex Rins' crew chief, to work alongside Jorge Martin and oversee the Spaniard's transition to the Japanese manufacturer from next season.
With most of the MotoGP rider market now settled for 2027, several teams have turned their attention to finalising their technical structures, an area set for significant changes over the winter. One of the most ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has warned that ongoing power unit anomalies at Mercedes risk sending George Russell into a mental spiral of "irrational paranoia" unless the team can swiftly provide engineering answers to the Briton.
Speaking on the Sky Sports F1 Show, Chandhok analysed the fallout from the Belgian Grand Prix, a weekend that dealt another blow to ...Keep reading