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Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed that Formula 1's financial cost cap is forcing the Grove outfit to divert resources away from current car development to urgently modernise its outdated facilities.
Following a bruising start to the 2026 campaign, compromised by an overweight and delayed car over the winter, Vowles admitted the team was "very exposed" by underlying ...Keep reading

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed the fascinating origin story behind Formula 1's famous pink livery, sharing that Best Water Technology (BWT) initially approached Mercedes for a sponsorship deal before being turned away by the Brackley outfit's board.
The former team boss, who oversaw the Silverstone-based Force India and, later, Racing Point squads during their vibrant pink era, shed light on the ...Keep reading

Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has revealed that long-serving Maranello personnel are drawing direct comparisons between seven-time champions Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher.
After a difficult maiden campaign with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton has bounced back under this season's new Formula 1 technical regulations. Having claimed his long-awaited first victory in red at the ...Keep reading

Alpine Formula 1 driver Franco Colapinto joined Amelia Dimoldenberg for another episode of her YouTube series, Passenger Princess.
The series, hosted by the British presenter best known for her Chicken Shop Date interviews, features F1 drivers giving Dimoldenberg driving lessons around the championship's circuits as she works towards gaining her driving licence.
Amid the dry and sarcastic ...Keep reading

Williams' full transformation from an underfunded legacy team to a modern powerhouse was always going to be a long-term project. But the Formula 1 squad had made a big song and dance about using the 2026 regulations to make a great step forward, sacrificing much of its 2025 development in the process.
Last year Williams performed better than all odds, leaping from ninth to fifth despite its ...Keep reading

Harry Benjamin & the team reflect on the first half of the season, parents evening style!

Red Bull is reportedly preparing to recruit Aston Martin's Tom McCullough as its new head of race engineering, replacing Gianpiero Lambiase, who is set to move to McLaren.
According to a report by German publication BILD, McCullough has been identified as the person to take over the management of Red Bull's trackside engineering operations.
The report states, "McCullough would be ...Keep reading

IMSA Officials have concluded their post-race review of the late-race collision from last weekend’s six-hour endurance round at Road America, issuing penalties to Porsche Penske Motorsport and driver Kevin Estre for their role in the incident with Jack Aitken in the #31 Whelen Cadillac.
Following a comprehensive review of the incident that took place during the Motul SportsCar Endurance ...Keep reading

As IndyCar heads to Portland this weekend, the No. 4 AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet of Caio Collet and the No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas have been issued a six-place grid penalty. 
The penalty is due to an unapproved engine change, which the teams had to make after crashes at Nashville. Collet suffered a major crash during the race, while Malukas crashed heavily in practice. The ...Keep reading

Sergio Perez may have returned to Formula 1 with Cadillac, but according to Auto Sport Web, his management is already assessing the opportunities across the grid. A report from the Japanese outlet states that Perez's representatives have already opened discussions with Williams about a potential seat in 2027 - contingent on Carlos Sainz not being there to fill it.
The Spaniard's contract at ...Keep reading

Marc Marquez says he can no longer compensate for his weaknesses at Silverstone, as he is now “slower” in corners that were his strong points at last year’s British Grand Prix.
The factory Ducati rider ended up a distant seventh in Practice on Friday, more than seven tenths down on the pace-setting Aprilia of Marco Bezzecchi.
More worryingly, he trailed the VR46 Ducati of Fabio di ...Keep reading

Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto has addressed recent paddock speculation linking Carlos Sainz and Oscar Piastri to the German manufacturer, insisting he is entirely satisfied with his current driver pairing of Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
Sainz held serious discussions with Audi throughout 2024 as he sought a new seat following Ferrari's signing of seven-time champion Lewis ...Keep reading

Almost three months after the brutal accident he suffered in Barcelona on 17 May, Johann Zarco jumped aboard a motorcycle with his sights set firmly on his comeback.
The LCR rider suffered two accidents during the Catalan GP which have sidelined him from action. After Alex Marquez collided with Pedro Acosta's bike in the middle of the race, a piece of the Ducati struck the Frenchman's leg ...Keep reading

Marco Bezzecchi admitted that he was struggling with pain and mobility despite breaking the all-time circuit record at Silverstone in Practice for the British Grand Prix.
Coming into the weekend, the Italian had conceded his chances of a top result after injuring his collarbone and knee in a crash during Sachsenring practice last month.
But he was immediately up to pace as he jumped aboard a ...Keep reading

IndyCar Race Winner and Analyst James Hinchcliffe picks out his top five drivers from the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

With Mercedes' reliability struggles being such a hot topic over the first half of 2026, F1.com delves into the team's missed scoring opportunities.

Marco Bezzecchi made a brilliant comeback from a collarbone fracture to lead a 1-2-4-5 finish for Aprilia in practice for the MotoGP British Grand Prix.
Having been unsure about his fitness level following a crash at last month’s German Grand Prix and a patchy run of form prior to that, Bezzecchi smashed the circuit record at Silverstone by almost a second on Friday.
Trackhouse’s Ai ...Keep reading

When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called "nimble car concept".
The machinery was supposed to become smaller and lighter, although it has to be said that the changes are still relatively marginal. The wheelbase is 20cm shorter this year, while the new cars are also 10cm narrower.
The minimum weight has been set at 768kg, a reduction of 32kg ...Keep reading

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has launched a new line of personal merchandise, titled the 'World Circuit' collection. 
The Australian driver's official website unveiled the first phase of the new apparel line this morning. Marketed as a tribute to the global nature of the F1 calendar, the line is described as encompassing "a season's worth of destinations, in one collection - ...Keep reading

Formula 2 title contender Rafael Camara insists he is blocking out rumours linking him to a 2027 Haas Formula 1 seat to focus entirely on his current championship campaign with Invicta Racing.
As the calendar pauses for the August summer break, teams and drivers are actively beginning to finalise their plans for next season.
Camara's strong form in F2 has positioned the Brazilian driver as a ...Keep reading