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F1 fans declare silly season over after Max Verstappen Red Bull contract announcement

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 11:34
Formula 1 fans have joked that 'silly season' is over after four-time champion Max Verstappen signed a contract extension with Red Bull.
Verstappen had been linked to Mercedes and McLaren for some time amid a string of personnel changes and performance difficulties at Red Bull. But the four-time champion put an end to speculation regarding his future by signing a two-year contract extension ...Keep reading

What does Max Verstappen's new contract say about Red Bull and his F1 future? Our writers have their say

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 11:17
The wild rumours of a shock switch to Mercedes or McLaren were silenced this morning when Max Verstappen confirmed a new deal to stay with Red Bull for a further three Formula 1 seasons.
The Dutchman announced a new contract with Red Bull that runs until the end of F1’s current era in 2030, putting an end to any speculation swirling about his trust in the team and his love for F1... for ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari called out by former F1 driver for "pretty sloppy" errors

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 10:15
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton are failing to capitalise on Mercedes' rare vulnerabilities, labelling a string of mistakes as "pretty sloppy".
Following six grand prix victories in the first half of the season, Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli holds a 50-point advantage over the seven-time champion in second with 12 races remaining.
Palmer insists Ferrari ...Keep reading

Aston Martin begins testing updated Valkyrie hypercar for 2027 WEC and IMSA

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 10:00
Aston Martin is working on a number of updates for its Valkyrie LMH ahead of the car's third campaign in the World Endurance Championship and the IMSA SportsCar Championship in 2027
On Monday and Tuesday, the British manufacturer and its partner The Heart Of Racing carried out an initial rollout of the updated Valkyrie at the Hinton Airfield in the UK. This was followed by a first full-fledged ...Keep reading

FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 09:35
The FIA will enforce its sporting regulations more strictly in Formula E’s Gen4 era to clamp down on teams colluding to “manipulate” races.
Manufacturers in Formula E hold significant influence over their customer teams, with some agreements extending far beyond the supply of powertrains. This was particularly evident in last weekend’s London finale, when Cupra Kiro driver Dan Ticktum ...Keep reading

James Hinchcliffe questions "very telling" detail of Toto Wolff's Kimi Antonelli penalty plan

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 09:35
Former IndyCar Series driver and Formula 1 pundit James Hinchcliffe has questioned why Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff would consult Kimi Antonelli's father over F1 power unit penalties.
Antonelli currently leads the drivers' championship with 219 points, holding a 50-point lead over second-placed Lewis Hamilton following six race victories in the opening half of the season. Antonelli's ...Keep reading

Verstappen signs Red Bull contract extension until 2030

Formula 1 - Thu, 2026-08-20 08:53
Max Verstappen will continue his journey with Red Bull into the 2030 season.

Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Motorsport - Thu, 2026-08-20 08:16
Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030.
While Verstappen’s current deal already extended until the end of 2028, his dislike for the new generation of cars and exploits in other disciplines of motorsport had led to question marks over whether he would see out his term with the team.
But Red Bull ...Keep reading

Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030

Formula 1 at the BBC - Thu, 2026-08-20 08:09
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.

Our early Bet Builder picks for the Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 23:24
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including a podium finish, top-six finish and Virtual Safety Car.

Dale Jr. defends Cleetus McFarland's Super Late Model run: 'Yeah he wrecked, so f***ing what?'

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 23:14
Cleetus McFarland (real name Garrett Mitchell) had himself quite a busy few days last week. The popular YouTuber turned real-life racer recently invested in a new car and took it out racing at Berlin Raceway in Michigan with the goal of sharpening his race craft.
The racing day was going well for McFarland right up until it wasn't. After a solid performance to open the race, McFarland got loose ...Keep reading

Justin Marks addresses Trackhouse downsizing debate

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 21:19
The biggest move of NASCAR's 2027 offseason may have already taken place. Earlier this week, it was announced that Connor Zilisch would be leaving Trackhouse Racing to join Hendrick Motorsports on a multi-year deal that begins in 2028.
It's a boon for Zilisch, who remains one of the top prospects in the Cup Series despite a rookie year that has been marred with inconsistency. It's the type of ...Keep reading

Dale Earnhardt Jr. isn't sure on Trackhouse's next move after Connor Zilisch departure

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 20:50
Trackhouse Racing has to make some plans for the future following the move of Connor Zilisch, who is set to leave Trackhouse and join Hendrick Motorsports at the conclusion of the 2027 NASCAR season.
While Trackhouse has plenty of runway given Zilisch will still be with the team for another year, there are still lots of questions about the team's strategy moving forward.
Like so many things ...Keep reading

Why Lawson’s Red Bull call-up is such a huge opportunity

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 20:23
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto takes a look at Red Bull’s decision to give Liam Lawson another chance, with Yuki Tsunoda also set to return to the grid in Zandvoort.

Regarding Hendrick, Kyle Larson, Connor Zilisch and the Charlotte-Indianapolis double

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 19:46
No, Kyle Larson completing a generally unplanned Knoxville-and-Richmond double does not make him any more likely to attempt both the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day ever again.
For that matter, Rick Hendrick doesn’t want to directly be involved in something like this ever again.
When asked about the topic on Tuesday, Larson was already shaking head ‘no’ before the ...Keep reading

Liam Lawson's unexpected Red Bull call-up rewards his perseverance

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:58
Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander is again replacing a driver in the Red Bull stable at Zandvoort because of a hand injury.
Lawson eventually used his five-race stint with AlphaTauri in 2023 as a launch pad for full-time graduation, as the organisation finally moved on from ...Keep reading

Connor Zilisch doesn't mean Hendrick still isn't big on Corey Day

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:38
Just because Connor Zilisch has been hired to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet in 2028, that doesn’t mean Hendrick Motorsports doesn’t have a plan for Corey Day.
That was part of what was revealed during a press conference on Tuesday in which Rick Hendrick and Jeff Gordon introduced Zilisch as their next generation driver following his two-year rookie contract stint at Trackhouse ...Keep reading

Who is the latest Brazilian prodigy eyeing a place in F1?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:20
Find out all you need to know about Rafael Camara, the Ferrari junior fighting to join the F1 grid in the near future.

What are the F1 Fantasy strategies for the Dutch GP?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:20
Formula 1 returns from the summer break with a Sprint weekend in Zandvoort and an extra scoring session. Who deserves a place in your line-up?

Hill opens up on ‘psychological battle’ to beat Schumacher

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-08-19 17:20
Damon Hill has looked back on how he mentally prepared for his journey to the 1996 Drivers’ Championship.

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