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McLaren are set to run an “experimental” rear wing during Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri confirming that it will only be tested – and not raced – at this stage.

Recent weeks have seen a Formula 1 development war well underway with most teams bringing new parts almost every race, and rivals carefully checking the FIA’s official list of aerodynamic upgrades. However Aston Martin have taken a step back from the usual schedule to follow their own path – and despite the pain that entails, have stuck to it.

Another ‘heat hazard’ has been declared by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. But what exactly does it mean for the teams and the drivers at Spielberg’s Red Bull Ring? F1.com offers an all-in-one reminder…

Francesco Bagnaia says he first began thinking seriously about leaving Ducati during last year’s MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix.
On the eve of this weekend’s MotoGP race at Assen, it was confirmed that Bagnaia will join Aprilia on a bumper four-year contract, teaming up with fellow VR46 graduate Marco Bezzecchi in an all-Italian line-up.
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Acropolis Rally Greece kicks off a run of seven consecutive gravel rallies as the World Rally Championship enters its crucial second half of the season.
Regarded as one of the most attritional events of the season, Greece’s rough gravel stages look set to offer up another brutal edition. This year, the rally has moved south from Lamia to the town of Loutraki, which means almost 75% of the ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he was carrying a neck injury at the start of the 2025 Formula 1 campaign after suffering a pre-season crash.
To prepare for his maiden season with Ferrari last year, the seven-time world champion conducted a private three-day testing of previous cars programme at Barcelona in January.
But on day two, he crashed aboard the SF-23 causing a less than ideal start to ...Keep reading

The International Race of Champions (IROC) cars are coming to Washington D.C. as part of IndyCar's Freedom 250 Grand Prix weekend in the streets of the U.S. Capitol. 
 On Saturday, August 22, the Ray Evernham-led series will bring classic IROC cars for an exhibition, which will feature legends from both NASCAR and IndyCar. 
Former NASCAR Cup champions Jeff Gordon, Kurt Busch, Bobby ...Keep reading

The FIA's Extraordinary General Assemblies in Macau has voted to remove term limits for its bodies, including the FIA presidency, in a move seen as president Mohammed Ben Sulayem continuing to consolidate his power.
At this week's gathering in Macau, FIA member clubs and delegates from around the world voted through a raft of changes to the motorsport governing body's statutes and its internal ...Keep reading

Pierre Gasly has finally got his hands on his third-place trophy from the Monaco Grand Prix.
The Alpine driver originally crossed the line third at the race around the streets of Monte Carlo in early June. However, two separate five-second time penalties for speeding in the pitlane demoted him to seventh in the final classification. As a result, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar was promoted to the third ...Keep reading

George Russell has labelled Ferrari as a “huge threat” to Mercedes hopes of clinching the 2026 Formula 1 title after Lewis Hamilton’s emotional victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion finally took his maiden win for Ferrari last time out, beating runner-up Russell whose Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli retired from second late on.
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McLaren is currently relying on being able to "take advantage of situations around us" as its MCL40 chassis is currently running at a deficit in all facets versus Ferrari and Mercedes, according to Oscar Piastri.
The Woking squad has faced a stern test of its ability to defend both championships from 2025, and on current form it appears that the team and Lando Norris will be handing both ...Keep reading

Katherine Legge, who has competed in various championships including the IndyCar Series, NASCAR Cup and Formula E, has delivered a strong assessment of F1 Academy.
The British driver described the all-female racing series as a "gimmick" that needlessly segregates women and ultimately halts their career progression on the traditional single-seater ladder.
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On Thursday, Aprilia officially announced that it signed Francesco Bagnaia on a four-year deal to replace Jorge Martin, who is poised to move to Yamaha in 2027.
With Bagnaia's arrival next year, Aprilia will have an all-Italian line-up in 2027, with Marco Bezzecchi already committed to the team for the long term.
With three-time world champion Bagnaia, Aprilia boss Massimo Rivola saw a ...Keep reading

Tech3 rider Maverick Vinales says KTM will be solely responsible if he is forced out of MotoGP next season, claiming the manufacturer failed to communicate its plans while limiting his options elsewhere.
The 10-time grand prix winner is still in the dark about his future in MotoGP, with KTM having made it clear that it would like to see how he would perform when he is fully fit before offering ...Keep reading

A few different names will appear on the timesheets during first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.

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

Ferrari have shared plans to introduce a power unit upgrade at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix, with the team “working relentlessly” to exploit development opportunities.

Formula 1's governing body the FIA passes a proposal to end term limits for its president by a majority of more than 90%.

Hyundai needs more information before it can decide whether to homologate an FIA update kit to permit its Rally2 car to compete in the top level of the World Rally Championship next year.
The introduction of new technical regulations for next year will create a situation where all-new WRC27 cars and Rally2 machinery would go head-to-head in the top category.
This has now been further ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli has detailed what caused his Barcelona Grand Prix retirement and that Mercedes is set to introduce measures to solve its Formula 1 power unit unreliability from the Austrian GP.
During an Italian media interview at the Red Bull Ring, Antonelli confirmed that he will run a new power unit paired with an updated battery pack featuring several corrective measures made by Mercedes ...Keep reading