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Isack Hadjar Secures 2027 Red Bull Seat Ahead of Azerbaijan Grand Prix Return
Red Bull has signed Isack Hadjar to a contract extension through the 2027 Formula 1 season alongside Max Verstappen. The announcement coincides with Hadjar's return from a three-race wrist injury layoff at this weekend's Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
24 Sept 2026
14 Sept 2026
Madring Grand Prix: VSC Timing and Pit Delta Deliver Win to Antonelli Over Norris
A 12-second pit delta under the Virtual Safety Car allowed Kimi Antonelli to jump Lando Norris and secure victory at the inaugural Madring Grand Prix. The result expands Antonelli's championship lead to 81 points as debates emerge regarding circuit overtaking dynamics and VSC sporting regulations.
13 Sept 2026
Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli Secures Madring Victory as Virtual Safety Car Dismantles Norris's Lead
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, capitalizing on a Lap 15 Virtual Safety Car window that disrupted early leader Lando Norris. Antonelli extended his 2026 Drivers' Championship lead to 81 points as Norris finished third behind Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton suffered an early retirement with brake issues.
13 Sept 2026
Spanish GP Qualifying: Lando Norris Claims Historic Inaugural Pole at Madring
Lando Norris took pole position at the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix qualifying at the Madring circuit, edging championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will line up on the second row.
13 Sept 2026
Spanish GP: Madring Debut Brings Tyre Degradation Mystery to Norris-Led Grid
Lando Norris claims pole position for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring, but Friday practice revealed severe tyre degradation that leaves race strategies uncertain. Drivers and teams face a critical choice between extreme pace management and multi-stop strategic chaos around the newly constructed Madrid layout.
2 Sept 2026
Liam Lawson Retains Red Bull Seat for Monza as Isack Hadjar Wrist Injury Persists
Isack Hadjar will miss the Italian Grand Prix as he continues recovery from a wrist injury, giving Liam Lawson a second consecutive start for Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. Red Bull aims to have Hadjar back for the following round in Madrid while Yuki Tsunoda remains with Racing Bulls.
31 Aug 2026
Verstappen McLaren Links Swirl as Norris Welcomes Rivalry
Lando Norris has addressed reports linking Max Verstappen to McLaren, calling the prospect of pairing with the four-time champion positive. Verstappen currently sits seventh in the Drivers' Championship standings, 58 points adrift of the top two threshold required by a reported summer exit clause in his Red Bull contract.
29 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton Takes Silverstone Sprint Pole for Ferrari by 0.011 Seconds
Lewis Hamilton captured Sprint pole for Ferrari at Silverstone, edging Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.011 seconds. Max Verstappen qualified third to lead a tightly grouped chasing pack ahead of Saturday's 17-lap race.
28 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Questions British GP Prospects After Red Bull Top-Speed Deficit in Qualifying
Max Verstappen qualified seventh for the British Grand Prix, trailing Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar due to a persistent top-speed and car balance deficit. The four-time champion warned that competing for top positions at Silverstone will be impossible without resolving the straight-line energy clipping issue before Sunday's race.
26 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Calls Red Bull Rear-Wing Failures 'Dangerous' After British GP Crash
Max Verstappen slammed Red Bull after a recurring rear-wing malfunction caused him to crash out of third place at the British Grand Prix. The incident follows a similar high-speed spin in Austria, raising safety alarms and putting pressure on Red Bull ahead of Spa-Francorchamps.
26 Aug 2026
Toto Wolff Unfazed as Max Verstappen Extends Red Bull Contract to 2030
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff stated he is not disappointed by Max Verstappen signing a new Red Bull contract through 2030. The rise of Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes and stability at McLaren left Verstappen with a clear path to extend his Milton Keynes commitment.
26 Aug 2026
Leclerc Claims Silverstone Victory as Mechanical Failures and Safety Car Protocol Reshape British GP
Charles Leclerc took victory at the 2026 British Grand Prix, securing Ferrari's 250th win after mechanical setbacks sidelined rivals. Kimi Antonelli suffered aero damage at Copse while chasing the lead, and a late crash by Max Verstappen saw the race end under controversial Safety Car conditions.
