Raul Fernandez emerges from “strange situation, couldn’t really enjoy riding” early in MotoGP season

The 2026 Formula 1 calendar has been tweaked with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix moving forward “to accommodate a national day”.It means the Baku race will now take place on Saturday 26 September, and not Sunday 27, while remaining as round 17 of the 24-race calendar having moved back a week from its 2025 slot.The decision comes “following a request from the Azerbaijan promoter and ...Keep reading

The F1 film receives an overwhelmingly positive response after being released in theatres last weekend.

“I won’t go into the detail, but the lift and coast was a little bit frustrating.”

Bernie Ecclestone was part of the post-race celebrations in Austria on Sunday.

Winner: Marc MarquezA full 37 points from the weekend is nothing unusual for Marc Marquez, but what makes this a particularly winning one is that his points lead at the top of the standings grew substantially. Although his nearest title rival, brother Alex, finished the sprint in Marc’s wheeltracks, he fell on Sunday. This meant that Marc stretched his advantage from 40 points to 68.Then ...Keep reading

F1's plans for 2026 pre-season testing have been revealed...

Updated with the latest penalty points for every F1 driver

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

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

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

Lando Norris says he has nothing to prove following his victory at the Austrian Grand Prix

Toto Wolff expands on Mercedes F1 2026 driver line-up selection plan

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

“I am sure all the teams are doing that already. I know Mercedes have already focused on next year.”

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

Ducati rider suffered two big crashes in practice

Christian Horner stunned by strength of ‘love making’ McLarens

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