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Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend.

F1 is back in action this weekend with the British Grand Prix. But how much do you know about Silverstone? F1.com has your all-in-one guide…

The weather forecast is in ahead of the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.

F1.com has delved into the data to find out which F1 drivers have performed particularly well at their home race – and who on the current grid could be the next to score a first-time local victory.

Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.
All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego bricks for the traditional drivers’ parade lap at Silverstone before Sunday's grand prix.
The minicars were built by 20 designers and ...Keep reading

Honda’s Joan Mir says he doesn’t understand why he crashed out of the Dutch Grand Prix and cannot guarantee he wouldn’t fall in a similar fashion again.
The 2020 MotoGP champion failed to complete a single lap across the two races in Assen, despite progressing through from Q1 to qualify inside the top 10.
The Spaniard tucked the front end of his factory RC213V at Turn 4 in the sprint ...Keep reading

Our expert betting writers have picked a five-leg early Bet Builder, including podium finish, points finish and both Alpine cars to be classified.

For the first time ever F1® Unlocked and Heineken® are giving you the chance to win the Heineken Formula 1 Season Ticket. This is a money-can’t-buy card that gives the lucky winner (and a plus one) access to every race around the world for the 2027 season, with all travel and accommodation included.

Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is out of contract with the Grove team at the end of 2026, but admits he will “not really” consider where his F1 future lies until the championship’s summer break.
The Spaniard joined Williams for the 2025 season from Ferrari and had an impressive first year with the team. He picked up points in 20 races last year and even stood on the podium in Baku ...Keep reading

Gresini has announced the signings of Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado for the 2027 MotoGP season.
The team owned by Fausto Gresini's widow, Nadia Padovani, announced through its social media the signing Mir and Holgado for the next two seasons, in which they will replace Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer, the current riders of the Faenza-based outfit.
Mir will join the Italian team from Honda ...Keep reading

Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren would be a "different vibe" for Max Verstappen.

A look at the growing industry in Oxfordshire ahead of the Silverstone weekend.

A look at the growing industry in Oxfordshire ahead of the Silverstone weekend.

In a recent appearance on the popular Door, Bumper, Clear podcast, Noah Gragson offhandedly referred to Landon Huffman as the ‘resident complainer’ of the CARS Tour, and while that’s a gross exaggeration, his growing content machine is opening doors.
Huffman, 30, will make his return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for the first time in seven years on July 18 at North Wilkesboro ...Keep reading

The DTM has mandated a larger distance between pit stop stations at the Norisring to prevent unsafe release incidents and collisions in the pit lane. However, the teams themselves have also found ways to guard against an unsafe release - using clever markings.
Already at the Lausitzring, numerous luminous strip stickers were noticeable, placed clearly for the mechanics on the pit lane boundary ...Keep reading

As F1 prepares for the 2026 British Grand Prix this weekend, we explore the origins of the corner names at one of the calendar’s most historic tracks.

F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at the incredible success of former Williams Technical Director Patrick Head.

Chris Medland picks out the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Great Britain for the ninth round of the 2026 season.

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 British Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1 is a hot topic in the paddock at present, as rumours swirl about a possible move to McLaren, the prospect of another year at Red Bull, and even an exit off the back of his disdain for the 2026 regulations.
Now, former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has waded into the debate and called on the Dutchman to move to Ferrari.
Ecclestone was at the helm of the ...Keep reading