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Formula 1
8 reliability moments that proved pivotal in a title battle Mercedes and Kimi Antonelli will be keen to bounce back from their recent reliability woes, with several past examples highlighting just how much technical problems can affect the outcome of the World Championship.
F1i.com
Clark leads quintet of Brits at Silverstone On this day in 1965, Jim Clark conquered his fourth consecutive British Grand Prix win! And it was... The post Clark leads quintet of Brits at Silverstone appeared first on F1i.com .
Autosport
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb. With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in attendance alongside a host of former racers and champions from other disciplines. The ... Keep reading
Formula 1
'Everyone wants more' – Nielsen assesses Colapinto’s future With Franco Colapinto's contract set to expire at the end of 2026, Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen has reflected on the Argentinian's prospects of staying with the team into the future.
Motorsport.com
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb. With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in attendance alongside a host of former racers and champions from other disciplines. The ... Keep reading
AutoRacing1
Formula 1 News: Audi highlights the fallacy of the ADUO system (Update) Further to our original article below, speaking exclusively to Autosport, Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto feels the ADUO upgrade system needs an overhaul. “In my opinion, the limit has been … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Audi highlights the fallacy of the ADUO system <span class='ar1_update_title'> (Update)</span> appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
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'Listen for that name': Coulthard tips Tsolov as Red Bull’s next F1 star Red Bull's conveyor belt of young talent continues to deliver, and according to David Coulthard, the energy drink... The post 'Listen for that name': Coulthard tips Tsolov as Red Bull’s next F1 star appeared first on F1i.com .
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Formula 1 News: Formula 3 to rubber-in MADRING for Formula 1 The FIA Formula 3 Championship will conduct a two-day in-season official test at the new venue MADRING on 24-25 August to rubber-in the dusty Madring circuit ahead of the Formula … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Formula 3 to rubber-in MADRING for Formula 1 appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
Motorsport Week
‘Not like I’m fighting for anything’ – Honda riders quash idea of ‘home boost’ ahead of Donington Park WorldSBK Honda rider Jake Dixon has quashed the idea that he will be boosted by riding at home ahead of the Donington Park weekend. The post ‘Not like I’m fighting for anything’ – Honda riders quash idea of ‘home boost’ ahead of Donington Park WorldSBK appeared first on Motorsport Week .
AutoRacing1
Formula 1 News: Decision due before break on cancelled Middle East races (2nd Update) With the Iran ceasefire now over and Bahrain and Iran officially bombing each other, the chances of Formula 1 reinstating the Bahrain GP on October 4th are now near zero. … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Decision due before break on cancelled Middle East races <span class='ar1_update_title'> (2nd Update)</span> appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
Motorsport.com
Why struggling F1 teams can't follow Ferrari's aggressive upgrade plan The new regulations ushered in by Formula 1 for the 2026 season have reset the development cycle that left McLaren at the top of the pyramid, with Mercedes taking the Woking-based squad's place. But with the new cycle brings greater opportunity to find greater gains through upgrade packages, with the law of diminishing returns returning back to the beginning of its spectrum. And while ... Keep reading
Formula 1
10 World Cup winners who have crossed paths with F1 From Lionel Messi and Pele to Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, here are 10 FIFA World Cup winners who have appeared at Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends.
Motorsport Week
FIA president drops major hint of Christian Horner F1 return FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted that Christian Horner is ready for a return to Formula 1, amid continuing speculation about his next move. The post FIA president drops major hint of Christian Horner F1 return appeared first on Motorsport Week .
AutoRacing1
Formula 1 News: Renault CEO rules out F1 engine return (GMM) Renault has ruled out reviving its Formula 1 engine program for Alpine despite growing momentum behind a return to V8 power from 2031. The FIA is working towards a … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Renault CEO rules out F1 engine return appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
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Formula 1 News: BYD examining F1 entry as Chinese giant eyes motorsport (2nd Update) (GMM) Chinese automotive giant BYD has responded to mounting speculation linking the company with Formula 1. The manufacturer has recently been linked with plans to become the sport’s twelfth team, … Read More The post Formula 1 News: BYD examining F1 entry as Chinese giant eyes motorsport <span class='ar1_update_title'> (2nd Update)</span> appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
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Formula 1 News: Verstappen management holds talks with Marko (GMM) Max Verstappen’s future remains the biggest talking point in Formula 1 as fresh meetings took place behind the scenes following the Dutchman’s explosive British GP weekend. According to De … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Verstappen management holds talks with Marko appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
F1i.com
Newey savours ‘incredibly special’ RB17 debut at Goodwood On its opening day on Thursday, the Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered another unforgettable moment as Adrian Newey... The post Newey savours ‘incredibly special’ RB17 debut at Goodwood appeared first on F1i.com .
AutoRacing1
Formula 1 News: Campos backs Tsolov for F1 seat (GMM) Formula 2 title leader Nikola Tsolov (pictured) is continuing to strengthen his case for a Formula 1 promotion, with his team boss saying the Red Bull junior deserves a … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Campos backs Tsolov for F1 seat appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
Motorsport Week
Raul Fernandez leads the way in opening German MotoGP practice session Raul Fernandez started his Sachsenring weekend off strongly by topping the first MotoGP practice session of the German Grand Prix weekend. The post Raul Fernandez leads the way in opening German MotoGP practice session appeared first on Motorsport Week .
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Why Consistency Wins Championships in Motorsports Championship-winning teams in motorsports rarely succeed because of one spectacular race or a single brilliant strategy call. Instead, they build success through steady, high-level performance across an entire season. While … Read More The post Why Consistency Wins Championships in Motorsports appeared first on AutoRacing1.com .
Formula 1
Ferrari complete first laps around Madring in an F1 car Charles Leclerc and Ferrari posted the first laps of the Madring circuit in an F1 car on Thursday, with the team taking part in a filming session at the all-new venue.
F1i.com
Smedley: Ferrari favoring Hamilton ‘only strategy’ of winning title Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley believes the Italian outfit should make a bold – and likely controversial... The post Smedley: Ferrari favoring Hamilton ‘only strategy’ of winning title appeared first on F1i.com .
Autosport
Audi calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades. The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first nine grands prix. But because only V6 power is measured to determine which power unit ... Keep reading
Formula 1
How Mekies' first year in charge is reshaping Red Bull Exactly one year on from appointing Laurent Mekies as only the second Team Principal in their history, Red Bull find themselves in exactly the same place in the Teams' Championship – P4. But have the six-time World Champions plateaued or are there signs of rejuvenation behind the scenes?
Motorsport.com
Audi's Mattia Binotto calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades. The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first nine grands prix. But because only V6 power is measured to determine which power unit ... Keep reading
F1i.com
Provost: Alpine partnership with Otro Capital ‘was not successful' Renault Group CEO François Provost has conceded that Alpine Formula 1’s partnership with celebrity-backed investment group Otro Capital... The post Provost: Alpine partnership with Otro Capital ‘was not successful' appeared first on F1i.com .
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Bahrain still pushing to hold cancelled 2026 race in October | Formula 1 Bahrain's government remains hopeful its cancelled round of this year's world championship can go ahead before the season ends.
