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The race has already started for Cadillac as it prepares to enter Formula 1 for 2026.  Starting from scratch, to design, build and test its F1 car before heading to Australia for the season-opening race is made even more pressing by the short timeline. Cadillac has had a little over 11 months when it received confirmation that its application to join the series was finally approved after the ... Keep reading

The race has already started for Cadillac as it prepares to enter Formula 1 for 2026.  Starting from scratch, to design, build and test its F1 car before heading to Australia for the season-opening race is made even more pressing by the short timeline. Cadillac has had a little over 11 months when it received confirmation that its application to join the series was finally approved after the ... Keep reading

Everything you need to know about the MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix... all the details, stats, pictures and quotes.

I still remember it vividly – exactly one year ago, I walked through the paddock at the Austrian Grand Prix and made my way into the Sauber hospitality area. There I encountered Oliver Hoffmann, then head of Audi’s Formula 1 project – though he seemed far more preoccupied with former German national team footballer Maximilian Arnold and his entourage than with anything else.  Even back ... Keep reading

Max Verstappen’s Orange Army now flocks to Spielberg with a sense of expectation. Every Austrian Grand Prix weekend for the past few years has delivered gratification in some form: he won both races in 2021, finished second in 2022, led from pole to victory in 2023, and won the sprint race last season, even if the GP itself came with a sting in the tail. His last departure with a whimper came ... Keep reading

Lando Norris has said he is "trying to be more accepting" of help as he and his race engineer fought to keep McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri behind in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Norris was put under immense pressure in the first and third stints of a hard-fought battle, with Piastri briefly passing him in the early stages as both McLaren drivers remained free to race each other for the ... Keep reading

We have all been there. Even when you have a good relationship with your manager there comes a point of conflict, where you think you know best, when your youthful exuberance outweighs the experience and knowledge they possess. Now imagine that situation unfolding at speeds in excess of 200mph while you are in the first year of the job and the manager in question is two-time Formula 1 world ... Keep reading

Lando Norris has said he is "trying to be more accepting" of help as he and his race engineer fought to keep McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri behind in the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Norris was put under immense pressure in the first and third stints of a hard-fought battle, with Piastri briefly passing him in the early stages as both McLaren drivers remained free to race each other for the ... Keep reading

A masterpiece of understatement from Liam Lawson following his best F1 result to date.

Toto Wolff insists he wants the Mercedes driver line-up for 2026 sorted by the time the Formula 1 season resumes following the summer break. With both George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli yet to be signed for next season, Mercedes could yet be tempted to look elsewhere ahead of the introduction of the new regulations. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen remains a favourite of Wolff ... Keep reading

Toto Wolff insists he wants the Mercedes driver line-up for 2026 sorted by the time Formula 1 season resumes following the summer break. With both George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli yet to be signed for next season, Mercedes could yet be tempted to look elsewhere ahead of the introduction of the new regulations. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen remains a favourite of Wolff, who ... Keep reading

Not only does he score his first F1 points, Gabriel Bortoleto gets to battle his manager and mentor Fernando Alonso.

Oscar Piastri has apologised for his close encounter of the wrong kind with teammate Lando Norris, whilst taking a swipe at Alpine.

A selection of the best images of the British Grand Prix, starting with the first F1 World Championship race in 1950.

McLaren boss Andrea Stella admits to "stressful moments' on the way to his team's historic 1-2.

Helmut Marko "writes off" 2025 title hopes after "horrible" home race.

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur will not be at Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix after the Formula 1 team announced he had travelled home for “personal reasons”. The Frenchman will be replaced by Jerome d’Ambrosio on the pitwall in his capacity as deputy team principal. It comes after Vasseur lashed out at the Italian media during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, where he said journalists ... Keep reading

Formula 1 is set to discuss changes to the current protest system in the wake of Red Bull's criticised protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. In Montreal, Red Bull protested twice against Russell's win, once for alleged erratic driving behind the safety car and for alleged unsportsmanlike conduct for Russell's radio comments, calling out Max Verstappen momentarily overtaking ... Keep reading

Formula 1 is set to discuss changes to the current protest system in the wake of Red Bull's criticised protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix. In Montreal, Red Bull protested twice against Russell's win, once for alleged erratic driving behind the safety car and for alleged unsportsmanlike conduct for Russell's radio comments, calling out Max Verstappen momentarily overtaking ... Keep reading

On one of the tightest grids in Formula 1 history, and at its shortest circuit in laptime, one would have expected the pole battle for the Austrian Grand Prix to be one decided by hundredths, not tenths. So, even if McLaren turned up as the clear pre-event favourite, Lando Norris' gap of 0.531s to second-placed Charles Leclerc still came as quite a shock. And while there is the obvious ... Keep reading

On one of the tightest grids in Formula 1 history, and at its shortest circuit in laptime, one would have expected the pole battle for the Austrian Grand Prix to be one decided by hundredths, not tenths. So, even if McLaren turned up as the clear pre-event favourite, Lando Norris' gap of 0.531s to second-placed Charles Leclerc still came as quite a shock. And while there is the obvious ... Keep reading

Formula 1 has announced a new long-term contract for the Austrian Grand Prix with the Red Bull Ring staying on the calendar until 2041.  It means the Austrian circuit joins Miami in being the only circuits with a contract which runs until the 2040s, as the Florida venue recently secured an extension until 2041, too.  F1 has therefore continued a trend as of late of giving circuits very ... Keep reading

Formula 1 has announced a new long-term contract for the Austrian Grand Prix with the Red Bull Ring staying on the calendar until 2041.  It means the Austrian circuit joins Miami in being the only circuits with a contract which runs until the 2040s, as the Florida venue recently secured an extension until 2041, too.  F1 has therefore continued a trend as of late of giving circuits very ... Keep reading

The Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the calendar through 2041 inclusive, following the long-term extension of Formula 1's contract with its promoter.

Max Verstappen says he was happy to give Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto a tow in qualifying for Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix after seeing his own lap ruined. On the second and final Q3 run, Verstappen had to back off after encountering a yellow flag in the final sector for Pierre Gasly, who spun his Alpine out of the final corner. Verstappen wasn't able to start another lap at pace, but ... Keep reading

McLaren continue to set the pace as Formula 1 rolls into the Styrian mountains, which provide the backdrop to the glorious Red Bull Ring. Despite being one of the shortest circuits on the calendar, the home of the Austrian Grand Prix is one of the fastest tracks and always serves up plenty of action that you won't want to miss. Going into this weekend's race, McLaren’s Lando Norris will be ... Keep reading

Lando Norris was again the benchmark during final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix as the McLaren Formula 1 squad showed its domination in Spielberg. Having sat out FP1, Norris set the pace in FP2 and again in FP3, his time of 1m04.324s enough to beat team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri by a little over a tenth of a second. There was no queue in the pitlane as the lights went ... Keep reading

Times from the final free practice session for the MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris was again the benchmark during final practice for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix as McLaren showed its domination in Spielberg. Having sat out FP1, Norris went on to set the pace in FP2 and again in FP3, his time of 1m04.324s enough to beat team-mate and championship leader Oscar Piastri by a little over a tenth of a second. There was no queue in the pitlane as the lights ... Keep reading

At the Austrian Grand Prix, off-track conversations in the paddock focus on two key topics: ongoing concerns about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, as voiced by Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen’s future. The latter has been closely tied to recent comments from George Russell. The Brit mentioned in Montreal that Verstappen was "on the radar" at Mercedes and referred to "talks" while speaking ... Keep reading

At the Austrian Grand Prix, off-track conversations in the paddock focus on two key topics: ongoing concerns about the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, as voiced by Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen’s future. The latter has been closely tied to recent comments from George Russell. The Brit mentioned in Montreal that Verstappen was "on the radar" at Mercedes and referred to "talks" while speaking ... Keep reading

Playing down the need to extend George Russell's contract at this time, Toto Wolff admits his continued interest in four-time world champion Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc aren't expecting their new Ferrari car floor to make a big impact on their competitiveness after a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari brought a fully revamped floor to the Red Bull Ring, with changes to the body, edges and floor wing, as well as a reprofiled diffuser to go with it. The team hopes the new design gives its floor ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc aren't expecting their new Ferrari car floor to make a big impact on their competitiveness after a low-key Friday at Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix. Ferrari brought a fully revamped floor to the Red Bull Ring, with changes to the body, edges and floor wing, as well as a reprofiled diffuser to go with it. The team hopes the new design gives its floor ... Keep reading

Lando Norris' struggles to get a feel for the 2025 McLaren at the very edge of the envelope, particularly in the top-10 shootout in qualifying, have been one recurring theme over the first half of the Formula 1 season as he is needing to pull out all the stops to battle team-mate Oscar Piastri. From a very early stage Norris noticed this year's car is providing him with much less feedback - ... Keep reading

Lando Norris' struggles to get a feel for the 2025 McLaren at the very edge of the envelope, particularly in the top-10 shootout in qualifying, have been one recurring theme over the first half of the season as he is needing to pull out all the stops to battle team-mate Oscar Piastri. From a very early stage Norris noticed this year's car is providing him with much less feedback - through the ... Keep reading

Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase have long formed a well-oiled machine in Formula 1, but this weekend the Dutchman - for the first time since joining Red Bull - will have to manage without his regular race engineer. Lambiase will miss the Austrian Grand Prix for personal reasons. As a result, Red Bull will not only be without Verstappen’s usual race engineer but also without its Head of ... Keep reading

Ferrari and Red Bull have detailed changes to their floors at this weekend's Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, while McLaren is introducing a tweaked front suspension. Ferrari appears to have made the most substantial changes for the Austria round, making revisions to the floor edge, fences and body, while also tweaking the diffuser to work in unison with the upgraded floor, which is the biggest ... Keep reading

Andrea Kimi Antonelli completed his final high school exams just days after scoring his first Formula 1 podium at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Mercedes rookie, who skipped the New York premiere of the F1 movie in order to fly home to Italy, said he would have “felt guilty” if he quit studying because of his racing career. “I’m super happy to have finished my exams,” Antonelli told ... Keep reading

Power unit elements used prior to the MSC Cruises Austrian Grand Prix weekend.

"It's only normal," says George Russell amidst continuing claims of Mercedes wanting Max Verstappen on board.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli completed his final high school exams just days after scoring his first Formula 1 podium at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Mercedes rookie, who skipped the New York premiere of the F1 movie in order to fly home to Italy, said he would have “felt guilty” if he quit studying because of his racing career. “I’m super happy to have finished my exams,” Antonelli told ... Keep reading

Max Verstappen has indicated Red Bull's upcoming upgrades will define the team's fortunes over the remainder of the 2025 F1 season. Following an upgraded floor in Miami, rear corner changes in Imola and a Barcelona front wing, Red Bull is bringing its latest new bits to its Red Bull RB21 at its Austrian home race. Those incremental changes have been credited with helping Red Bull achieve a ... Keep reading

Oscar Piastri confirms that he and teammate Lando Norris are still free to battle one another despite Montreal clash.

Max Verstappen has indicated Red Bull's upcoming upgrades will define the team's fortunes over the remainder of the 2025 F1 season. Following an upgraded floor in Miami, rear corner changes in Imola and a Barcelona front wing, Red Bull is bringing its latest new bits to its Red Bull RB21 at its Austrian home race. Those incremental changes have been credited with helping Red Bull achieve a ... Keep reading

Charles Leclerc admits to not being a "big fan" of the 2026 Ferrari following initial simulator runs.

The FIA has published its Formula 1 penalty system guidelines which breaks down the levels of penalties and points applied for each offence. The document published is strictly a guideline, much like the F1 racing guideline released simultaneously on the eve of the Austrian Grand Prix, but provides insight into the guidance the FIA stewards get over what penalties are handed out and what each ... Keep reading

The FIA published its Formula 1 penalty system guidelines, which break down the levels of penalties and points applied for each offence. The document published is strictly a guideline, much like the F1 racing guideline released simultaneously on the eve of the Austrian Grand Prix, but provides insight into the guidance the FIA stewards get over what penalties are handed out and what each ... Keep reading

The FIA has published this year's updated F1 racing guidelines as well as its penalty system amid calls for more transparency. F1's racing guidelines, which suggest how the FIA's race stewards might judge on-track incidents, have been the subject of much debate over the past 12 months and have seen substantial changes for 2025 after several high-profile incidents last season and discussions ... Keep reading

The FIA has published this year's updated F1 racing guidelines as well as its penalty system amid calls for more transparency. F1's racing guidelines, which suggest how the FIA's race stewards might judge on-track incidents, have been the subject of much debate over the past 12 months and have seen substantial changes for 2025 after several high-profile incidents last season and discussions ... Keep reading

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency. After all, last month, Mohammed Ben Sulayem received a timely boost via a letter of support signed by 36 clubs, the majority of which are based in the Americas. The letter gushed about his leadership, with its signatories “expressing their ... Keep reading

And then there was one. Perhaps we should not have been surprised to see Carlos Sainz Sr decide not to pursue a late push for the FIA presidency. After all, last month, Mohammed Ben Sulayem received a timely boost via a letter of support signed by 36 clubs, the majority of which are based in the Americas. The letter gushed about his leadership, with its signatories “expressing their ... Keep reading

Brad Pitt revealed that the plot of F1: The Movie took inspiration from some infamous moments in the sport’s history – notably the 2008 ‘Crashgate’ scandal that rocked the Singapore Grand Prix and resulted in bans from Formula 1 for several members of the Renault team. At the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed in order to give an advantage ... Keep reading

When the Austrian Grand Prix made its world championship debut back in 1964, few would have expected it to be a calendar fixture more than 60 years later. The dreary L-shaped layout of the temporary track on Zeltweg airfield did little to sell anybody on a return to the area.  Zeltweg briefly held on for sportscar races, but the grand prix circus only returned in 1970 after a permanent track ... Keep reading

Arvid Lindblad is set to take part in Friday practice at Silverstone's British Grand Prix, Red Bull's Helmut Marko has confirmed. The 17-year-old Red Bull talent, who contests F2 with Campos, is being readied to make his grand prix weekend debut next month at Silverstone after acquiring an FIA superlicence and conducting a first fully-fledged test with Racing Bulls at Imola this week. Briton ... Keep reading

Eyeing the situation at McLaren, Toto Wolff makes it clear to his drivers that neither is bigger than the team.

Last week, the Kyalami circuit in South Africa announced that its plans to upgrade to FIA Grade 1, required to host a Formula 1 grand prix, had been approved by the FIA. It was hailed as a "defining moment" and a big step towards F1 returning to the country - and with it the African continent - for the first time since 1993. The approval gives the venue a three-year timeframe to conduct the ... Keep reading

Brad Pitt revealed he wants the chance to improve on his Formula 1 debut after just falling short of his 200mph target during a run in Lando Norris’ 2023 McLaren. The star of F1: The Movie, Pitt got behind the wheel of a fully-fledged F1 car for the first time as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme for McLaren at Circuit of the Americas. Pitt, 61, plays returning racer Sonny Hayes ... Keep reading

Sebastian Vettel confirms that he has held talks with his former team about taking on an unspecified role.

Brad Pitt revealed he wants the chance to improve on his Formula 1 debut after just falling short of his 200mph target during a run in Lando Norris’ 2023 McLaren. The star of F1: The Movie, Pitt got behind the wheel of a fully-fledged F1 car for the first time as part of a Testing of Previous Cars programme for McLaren at Circuit of the Americas. Pitt, 61, plays returning racer Sonny Hayes ... Keep reading

Sweden's Dino Beganovic will drive Charles Leclerc's car in the opening practice session this weekend.

Sergio Perez believes Red Bull contributed to the toxic environment around his side of the garage during the second half of the 2024 Formula 1 season - putting unnecessary pressure on him to deliver results. Since his abrupt departure from F1, Perez has given few interviews discussing the issues that led to the termination of his two-year contract extension, which was set to run until ... Keep reading

After a disappointing race in Canada we know we have some work to do, especially as our close rivals again claimed points.

Sergio Perez believes Red Bull contributed to the toxic environment around his side of the garage during the second half of the 2024 Formula 1 season - putting unnecessary pressure on him to deliver results. Since his abrupt departure from F1, Perez has given few interviews discussing the issues that led to the termination of his two-year contract extension, which was set to run until ... Keep reading

American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge was claimed to be on a mission to transform shopping into an enjoyable experience when he opened his Oxford Street emporium in 1909. Among the first attractions to be displayed in store, alongside consumer goods, was the aeroplane in which aviation pioneer Louis Bleriot made the first flight across the English Channel. Continuing that ... Keep reading

A new report of the impact of Motorsport Valley has been published, showing increased growth over the past decade. The Motorsport Industry Association review, conducted by Grant Thornton, highlights the global importance of Motorsport Valley – the area in the United Kingdom where seven of the 10 teams competing in the 2025 Formula 1 world championship are based. The report showed that in ... Keep reading

Reigning Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi hopes Toyota’s partnership with the Haas Formula 1 team could result in an opportunity to fulfil a long-held dream of testing grand prix machinery. Tsuboi has been tipped as a likely candidate to get mileage as part of Haas’s TPC [Testing of Previous Cars] programme with previous-generation F1 racers off the back of his maiden Super Formula title ... Keep reading

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package that it debuted at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix last time out in Canada. The update was designed to cure the rear tyre surface overheating issues that the team has experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this year. Following a difficult debut in Imola, Mercedes put the revised geometry to one side for the Monaco and Spain race weekends. Its ... Keep reading

Liberty Media has received "unconditional approval" from the European Commission to complete its acquisition of Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holder of MotoGP.

Reigning Super Formula champion Sho Tsuboi hopes Toyota’s partnership with the Haas Formula 1 team could result in an opportunity to fulfil a long-held dream of testing grand prix machinery. Tsuboi has been tipped as a likely candidate to get mileage as part of Haas’s TPC programme with previous-generation F1 cars off the back of his maiden Super Formula title last year. That success ... Keep reading

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.

As much as McLaren will want to move on from Lando Norris' Canadian Grand Prix clash with Oscar Piastri when it comes to the subject of Austria, it will invariably remain a talking point at the Red Bull Ring race. Norris largely headed off most of the criticism by owning up to the incident immediately after it took place. In his post-race debrief, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella also ... Keep reading

Alex Dunne will become the first Irish driver to participate on a Formula 1 weekend in 22 years at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

As much as McLaren will want to move on from Lando Norris' Canadian Grand Prix clash with Oscar Piastri when it comes to the subject of Austria, it will invariably remain a talking point at the Red Bull Ring race. Norris largely headed off most of the criticism by owning up to the incident immediately after it took place. In his post-race debrief, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella also ... Keep reading

All the key BBC coverage details for the Austrian Grand Prix, which takes place from 27-29 June.

Valtteri Bottas has posted a cryptic video on social media in which he admires the two vacant seats in a Cadillac SUV.

F1 CEO, Stefano Domenicali believes that Fred Vasseur, his successor at the helm of Ferrari, will weather the current media storm.

At the Canadian Grand Prix Haas celebrated its 200th grand prix by running a version of its 2016 debut livery. It was a poignant throwback to for F1's most recent start-up team, which looked like it would never make that 10-year milestone in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it almost folded. From languishing at the back of the grid in Uralkali colours with Nikita Mazepin and Mick ... Keep reading

At the Canadian Grand Prix Haas celebrated its 200th grand prix by running a version of its 2016 debut livery. It was a poignant throwback to for F1's most recent start-up team, which looked like it would never make that 10-year milestone in the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it almost folded. From languishing at the back of the grid in Uralkali colours with Nikita Mazepin and Mick ... Keep reading

Pirelli’s new C6 tyre has proved divisive since its much-vaunted introduction in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last month, but Formula 1’s tyre supplier remains committed to the idea of having six dry-weather compounds available. However, it did admit that some of the C6’s performance characteristics needed to change – especially the lap time improvement it gives relative to the C5 ... Keep reading

Pirelli’s new C6 tyre has proved divisive since its much-vaunted introduction in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix last month, but Formula 1’s tyre supplier remains committed to the idea of having six dry-weather compounds available. However, it did admit that some of the C6’s performance characteristics needed to change – especially the lap time improvement it gives relative to the C5 ... Keep reading

Budapest will host the 40th edition of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix from 1-3 August 2025 and to mark the occasion, the Hungaroring has undergone a striking transformation over the past 12 months. On Thursday, the results of that extensive construction and renovation work were unveiled during a press event. The ageing paddock building and its equally outdated media centre have not just ... Keep reading

Budapest will host the 40th edition of the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix from 1-3 August 2025 and to mark the occasion, the Hungaroring has undergone a striking transformation over the past 12 months. On Thursday, the results of that extensive construction and renovation work were unveiled during a press event. The ageing paddock building and its equally outdated media centre have not just ... Keep reading

When Andrea Stella talked to the Formula 1 press during a technical media session in the Monaco pitlane, the team principal didn’t just chat about the MCL39. Stella talked about fruits as well…about apples and pears to be precise. According to the McLaren boss, not all tracks on the F1 calendar are comparable - they fall into different categories, just like apples and pears. When it was ... Keep reading

When Andrea Stella talked to the Formula 1 press during a technical media session in the Monaco pitlane, the team principal didn’t just chat about the MCL39. Stella talked about fruits as well…about apples and pears to be precise. According to the McLaren boss, not all tracks on the F1 calendar are comparable - they fall into different categories, just like apples and pears. When it was ... Keep reading

Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026 should the new Madrid circuit not be constructed in time. F1 confirmed the 2026 calendar on 10 June, which included a race in the Spanish capital for the debut of the newly-built Madring circuit. Construction on the 5.4km layout that will have a dizzying 22 corners, including a banked bend, has already ... Keep reading

Turkish Grand Prix bosses are ready to step in and host a Formula 1 grand prix in 2026 should the new Madrid circuit not be constructed in time. F1 confirmed the 2026 calendar on 10 June, which included a race in the Spanish capital for the debut of the newly-built Madring circuit. Construction on the 5.4km layout that will have a dizzying 22 corners, including a banked bend, has already ... Keep reading

"To have Max as a team mate, I would learn so much," says Isack Hadjar as he insists he is ready for second Red Bull seat.

Brad Pitt may play a Formula 1 driver in his upcoming summer blockbuster, but he’s never gotten behind the wheel of a real F1 car – until now. McLaren held a private test at the Circuit of the Americas earlier this week, allowing the A-lister to take one of its previous cars for a drive, the team confirmed to Autosport. The reigning constructors’ champions hinted at the test on social ... Keep reading

Brad Pitt may play a Formula 1 driver in his upcoming summer blockbuster, but he’s never gotten behind the wheel of a real F1 car – until now. McLaren held a private test at the Circuit of the Americas earlier this week, allowing the A-lister to take one of its previous cars for a drive, the team confirmed to Motorsport.com. The reigning constructors’ champions hinted at the test on ... Keep reading

Sportscar correspondent Gary Watkins speaks at length to Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner about the 1983 Formula 1 campaign - his favourite season in history. It was a new era for the championship, as ‘ground-effect’ floors were banned leading to an intense battle between turbo-charged engines and the naturally-aspirated Cosworth V8s. The 1983 season also featured a battle between ... Keep reading

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis. The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in the many waves of information from the team. We know it'll be running Ferrari powertrains until its own project is ... Keep reading

Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing.” The ensuing delay in confirming the race result drew negative reactions from both fans and the media alike. It took more than five and a half hours for George Russell’s victory to be officially confirmed by the ... Keep reading

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis. The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in the waves of information from the team. We know it'll be running Ferrari powertrains until its own project is fully ... Keep reading

Following in the footsteps of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen, Northern Ireland teenager Fionn McLaughlin is aiming to make it to Formula 1 with Red Bull.

Rules can be as clear as you like, but the interpretation and enforcement of them will always introduce an element of subjectivity. That’s why the quality of officiating in Formula 1 regularly returns to the top of the agenda, rightly or – more often than not – wrongly. Some commentators have connected Derek Warwick’s suspension from his stewarding role ahead of the Canadian Grand ... Keep reading

Rules can be as clear as you like, but the interpretation and enforcement of them will always introduce an element of subjectivity. That’s why the quality of officiating in Formula 1 regularly returns to the top of the agenda, rightly or – more often than not – wrongly. Some commentators have connected Derek Warwick’s suspension from his stewarding role ahead of the Canadian Grand ... Keep reading

James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract with Williams, guaranteeing that he will lead the team's push for championship glory.

Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has axed another senior figure as part of a management shake-up. Sara Mariani, who was the organisation’s Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) director for the past 18 months, will now leave her position. The BBC reported that Mariani wrote in a note in her out-of-office email, saying: "It is, sadly, time to say goodbye. I loved the ride, I ... Keep reading

Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, has axed another senior figure as part of a management shake-up. Sara Mariani, who was the organisation’s Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) director for the past 18 months, will now leave her position. The BBC reported that Mariani wrote in a note in her out-of-office email, saying: "It is, sadly, time to say goodbye. I loved the ride, I ... Keep reading

"To have Max as a team mate, I would learn so much," says Isack Hadjar as he insists he is ready for second Red Bull seat.

In theory, this year's Formula 1 silly season should be a relatively quiet one. At the end of this campaign, only Mercedes and Racing Bulls have their drivers’ contracts expiring. And, as always, the second Red Bull and Alpine seats remain question marks – in the short term as far as Franco Colapinto is concerned. All other driver contracts extend beyond this year. Ferrari’s duo is locked ... Keep reading

In theory, this year's Formula 1 silly season should be a relatively quiet one. At the end of this campaign, only Mercedes and Racing Bulls have their drivers’ contracts expiring. And, as always, the second Red Bull and Alpine seats remain question marks – in the short term as far as Franco Colapinto is concerned. All other driver contracts extend beyond this year. Ferrari’s duo is locked ... Keep reading

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed his squad is bringing an upgrade package over the coming races, but felt there is much more performance in cleaner race weekends, starting with getting on top of Pirelli's tyres. After Charles Leclerc's first 2025 podium in Spain, the Canadian Grand Prix weekend was another sobering one for Ferrari which started going wrong with the Monegasque's FP1 ... Keep reading

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed his squad is bringing an upgrade package over the coming races, but felt there is much more performance in cleaner race weekends, starting with getting on top of Pirelli's tyres. After Charles Leclerc's first 2025 podium in Spain, the Canadian Grand Prix weekend was another sobering one for Ferrari which started going wrong with the Monegasque's FP1 ... Keep reading

Finally... it’s F1 movie launch season. But is the film, dubbed by one critic “Barbie for men” any good? Our correspondents were given a preview showing in Montreal and give their verdict. We hear from the producer Jerry Bruckheimer and one of the stars Kerry Condon. Listen here. Plus we examine the fallout from the Canadian Grand Prix - for the second consecutive race we saw a collision ... Keep reading

Finally... it’s F1 movie launch season. But is the film, dubbed by one critic “Barbie for men” any good? Our correspondents were given a preview showing in Montreal and give their verdict. We hear from the producer Jerry Bruckheimer and one of the stars Kerry Condon. Plus we examine the fallout from the Canadian Grand Prix - for the second consecutive race we saw a collision in the ... Keep reading

Isack Hadjar says "everything was wrong" in Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix as Racing Bulls' midfield campaign hit a temporary snag. Hadjar and team-mate Liam Lawson had collected 20 points over the recent European triple-header, but while their pace initially looked promising neither driver was able to make the tyres work. Starting from 12th after a three-place grid penalty for impeding ... Keep reading

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the Covid-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating profit in the last set of annual results, De Meo set in motion what he called a ‘Renaulution’, introducing exciting ... Keep reading

When Luca de Meo became Renault’s CEO in the summer of 2020, the group had just posted a €7.3billion loss and was on the verge of collapse as the world economy shuddered to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. On his way to turning that around to a €4.26billion operating profit in the last set of annual results, de Meo set in motion what he called a ‘Renaulution’, introducing exciting ... Keep reading

Isack Hadjar says "everything was wrong" in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix as Racing Bulls' midfield campaign hit a temporary snag. Hadjar and team-mate Liam Lawson had collected 20 points over the recent European triple-header, but while their pace initially looked promising neither driver was able to make the tyres work. Starting from 12th after a three-place grid penalty for impeding ... Keep reading

Frederic Vasseur has said Ferrari must take inspiration from Mercedes and step up its race weekend execution to compete for Formula 1 wins.  A quick look at the results shows Ferrari was a distant fourth-quickest team in Canada, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in no man's land as they respectively finished fifth and sixth. But the real story of the Scuderia's weekend was one of ... Keep reading

Can I get your five-word movie review?  Ben Hunt: Good for non-F1 fans. Mark Mann-Bryans: Not good for anyone watching. What were your thoughts on the racing scenes? BH: A lot has been made of the technology. The director used similar techniques to what they used in Top Gun, but they’ve gone even further with this. We've heard about camera mounting points and techniques that could ... Keep reading

Forget everything you’ve seen on social media, or what you’ve read about the new Formula 1 movie - you should absolutely go and see it. If not only to form your own opinions on F1 and see the latest attempt to bring the series into Hollywood. The sport’s owners are desperate to crack the US audience and capitalise on the post Drive to Survive lull, so taking it to the big screen – with ... Keep reading

"They are faster, so I’m not even thinking about that," said Max Verstappen during media day in Montreal when asked whether victory was on the cards. By "they," the reigning world champion was referring to McLaren as, like many, the Dutchman was predicting another win from the papaya-coloured team and thought he would be left scrapping for the final podium place against Mercedes. In practice ... Keep reading

Frederic Vasseur has said Ferrari must take inspiration from Mercedes and step up its race weekend execution to compete for Formula 1 wins.  A quick look at the results shows Ferrari was a distant fourth-quickest team in Canada, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in no man's land as they respectively finished fifth and sixth. But the real story of the Scuderia's weekend was one of ... Keep reading

Christian Horner has revealed that his team warned the FIA of potential gamesmanship from rivals in Canada.

Robert Kubica claiming his maiden Le Mans 24 Hours victory proved popular amongst the Formula 1 paddock, with various members paying tribute to him on Sunday. Kubica, who had three separate stints in F1, won the classic French enduro over the weekend whilst sharing the #83 Ferrari Hypercar with Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye. It is the highlight in a career of ‘what ifs’ for Kubica, who was ... Keep reading

Robert Kubica claiming his maiden Le Mans 24 Hours victory proved popular amongst the Formula 1 paddock, with various members paying tribute to him on Sunday. Kubica, who had three separate stints in F1, won the classic French enduro over the weekend whilst sharing the #83 Ferrari Hypercar with Phil Hanson and Yifei Ye. It is the highlight in a career of ‘what ifs’ for Kubica, who was ... Keep reading

"Nothing changes," insists Alpine boss Flavio Briatore, as Renault CEO Luca de Meo resigns.

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has cautioned that his squad isn't getting ahead of itself despite taking a comfortable win in Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix on a hot track surface. In the hands of Russell the Mercedes W16 looked like a contender for victory in Montreal from the first lap of practice, and the Briton duly defeated Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole with what he described as one of ... Keep reading

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has cautioned that his squad isn't getting ahead of itself despite taking a comfortable win in Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix on a hot track surface. In the hands of Russell the Mercedes W16 looked like a contender for victory in Montreal from the first lap of practice, and the Briton duly defeated Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole with what he described as one of ... Keep reading

Charles Leclerc is adamant that himself and his Ferrari Formula 1 team do not need to “prove anybody wrong” after criticism from Italian media ahead of last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. Leading outlets in Italy suggested Frederic Vasseur’s position as Ferrari boss was under threat after a disappointing start to F1 2025, as Ferrari's only win has come in the Shanghai sprint.  The ... Keep reading

The closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix delivered many talking points, as the top five were closely bunched together and Lando Norris hit his team-mate Oscar Piastri. But the drama didn’t end yet after the chequered flag, thanks to a protest lodged by Red Bull. The timing was reminiscent of the situation a few weeks ago in Miami: Christian Horner’s media session was delayed multiple ... Keep reading

The closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix delivered many talking points, as the top five were closely bunched together and Lando Norris hit his team-mate Oscar Piastri. But the drama didn’t end yet after the chequered flag, thanks to a protest lodged by Red Bull. The timing was reminiscent of the situation a few weeks ago in Miami: Christian Horner’s media session was delayed multiple ... Keep reading

Toto Wolff offered some words of wisdom to McLaren after team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided for the first time at the Canadian Grand Prix. The pair are in the midst of a championship fight and Zak Brown previously said it was “inevitable” that they would come together at some point – much like Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s fractious 2016 season. Wolff joked that ... Keep reading

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has said McLaren must “establish the rules” after its drivers collided during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. Lando Norris was hunting down his McLaren team-mate and title rival Oscar Piastri in Montreal and attempted to overtake in a closing gap. It resulted in Norris tagging the rear of Piastri before hitting the pitwall and immediately retiring ... Keep reading

Charles Leclerc admitted his weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix was far from perfect, but insisted he’s not looking to “prove anybody wrong.” The Ferrari driver, who finished P5, wasn’t happy with the team’s strategy calls throughout the “frustrating” race around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. “We are a little bit on the back foot, but that’s more to do with the starting ... Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton says he is devastated after running over a groundhog during Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

For a championship that’s measured in nanoseconds, five hours and thirty minutes is an eternity. Incredibly, in a world of high-definition video cameras integrated into car parts, real-time sensors, GPS trackers, AI technology, and the sophisticated FIA Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Geneva, it still took that long after the chequered flag to confirm that George Russell had won the Formula ... Keep reading

For a championship that’s measured in nanoseconds, five hours and thirty minutes is an eternity. Incredibly, in a world of high-definition video cameras integrated into car parts, real-time sensors, GPS trackers, AI technology, and the sophisticated FIA Remote Operations Centre (ROC) in Geneva, it still took that long after the chequered flag to confirm that George Russell had won the Formula ... Keep reading