Why George Russell is "very confident" in Mercedes' new F1 engine for 2026

It's that time of year again. The F1 circus is off sunning itself on its mid-summer break, drivers and teams alike are taking a much-needed and well-deserved breather from the frenetic nature of one grand prix after another - and everybody seems to be talking about who will be driving where in 2010. Here at Crash.net there is no exception, so we have put together a list of likely options and moves between this season and next, who is in favour and who is likely heading out of the door. The drivers have been listed in order of present championship position.

Global music superstars Beyonce, The Black Eyed Peas, Simple Minds, ZZ Top and N.E.R.D have all been lined up by F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone to rock the weekend of the Singapore Grand Prix next month - though ticket sales for the island city-state's second race are still struggling to get off the starting grid.

BMW has dropped hints that it may be willing to follow fellow German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz in supplying 'customer' versions of its engines to other F1 teams - with suggestions the Bavarian marque has Red Bull Racing as its prime target.

Flying in the face of the opinions expressed by both Ferrari and BMW over the past week, Ross Brawn has thrown his support behind the FIA's new optional ?40 million budget cap in Formula 1, warning that without it the top flight risks 'turning [engineers] into Swiss watchmakers' - but equally underlining that it will only be workable if it is embraced by all.

Alex Marquez insists there is “no panic” despite recent results, as he looks to rebound at the Catalunya MotoGP.

McLaren praised for letting Norris and Piastri duel, but pundits expect pressure to rise.

“Starting something from zero really doesn’t happen every day so to be part of that is going to be interesting.”

A "very unusual" mistake for Max Verstappen in FP1 at the Dutch Grand Prix

Cadillac has turned to experience for its F1 debut, but whether two proven No. 2 drivers can lead the team remains an open question.

Formula 1 will undergo a major overhaul next year with new engine and chassis regulations. It’s a leap into the unknown for all teams and manufacturers, although some teams including Red Bull have suggested that Mercedes appears “very confident” about its engine project.That belief was based on paddock chatter – reliable or not – and the fact that Mercedes opposed some further ...Keep reading

Cadillac has turned to experience for its F1 debut, but whether two proven No. 2 drivers can lead the team remains an open question.

McLaren driver Lando Norris edged team-mate Oscar Piastri to lead Friday's first free practice at Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.Following several heatwaves that scorched Europe's summer, the second leg of the season got underway in cool conditions in the NetherlandsThere was little time to waste at the start of the one-hour session as all 20 drivers sampled the windy conditions at ...Keep reading

McLaren driver Lando Norris edged team-mate Oscar Piastri to lead Friday's first free practice at Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix.Following several heatwaves that scorched Europe's summer, the second leg of the season got underway in cool conditions in the NetherlandsThere was little time to waste at the start of the one-hour session as all 20 drivers sampled the windy conditions at ...Keep reading

Full results from Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix, Round 15 of the 2025 F1 world championship.

Full results from Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix, Round 15 of the 2025 F1 world championship.

Joan Mir’s Hungarian MotoGP ended with yet another DNF but says Honda now a "top 7" bike.

Kimi Antonelli explains how Mercedes has been supportive of him following criticism of the way the squad has handled him.

At 53 years old, Rubens Barrichello quickly adapted to the Brazilian arm of NASCAR's various stock car racing divisions, becoming champion in his first try.He clinched the 2025 title at Autódromo Velo Città, adding another trophy to his impressive collection. The 11x Grand Prix winner in F1 spoke with Motorsport.com following the victory, talking about the learning curve he faced as he ...Keep reading