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Spanish GP: George Russell Leads Mercedes 1-2 in FP1 at New Madring
George Russell led Kimi Antonelli in a Mercedes 1-2 during opening practice at Madrid's new Madring circuit. Charles Leclerc returned to action in third following a heavy Monza crash, while Lewis Hamilton faced scrutiny for traffic interference.
29 Sept 2026
26 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Questions Ferrari Qualifying Strategy After Baku Q3 Plan Shift
Lewis Hamilton qualified sixth for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Ferrari shifted its Q3 approach, leaving him without a slipstream on Baku's long main straight. While Charles Leclerc captured a front-row start in second behind pole-sitter George Russell, Hamilton warned that overtaking Mercedes-powered cars will prove difficult under race conditions.
18 Sept 2026
Lewis Hamilton Denies Demanding Ferrari Personnel Changes Ahead of Baku
Lewis Hamilton has dismissed reports claiming he asked Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur to replace team personnel following difficult weekends in Monza and Madrid. The British driver reaffirmed his commitment to the crew as Ferrari looks to rebound at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
14 Sept 2026
Italian GP: George Russell Sets Friday Pace at Monza as Ferrari Challenge Fades in Practice Two
George Russell led Practice Two at the Italian Grand Prix with a 1:22.559 lap, edging Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. With Antonelli facing a back-of-the-grid penalty on Sunday, Russell holds a key opportunity to reduce the championship gap at Monza.
13 Sept 2026
Spanish GP: Antonelli Sets Practice Pace in Madrid as Hamilton Crashes
Kimi Antonelli led the final practice session at the Spanish Grand Prix with a lap of 1:32.797, finishing ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc. Lewis Hamilton caused a 45-minute red flag after crashing at the final corner, while Oliver Bearman also sustained heavy damage at Turn 11 ahead of qualifying in Madrid.
31 Aug 2026
British Grand Prix: Russell Cuts Antonelli Lead as Sprint Format Returns to Silverstone
George Russell aims to close a 40-point championship gap on Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for a Sprint weekend. Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari bring fresh upgrades to challenge the front-runners, while McLaren and Red Bull contest crucial points in the Constructors' battle.
30 Aug 2026
Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur Rebuts Toto Wolff Over Cost Cap Comments
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has hit back at Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after the latter questioned Ferrari's rapid upgrade cadence under the budget cap. Ferrari trail Mercedes by 98 points after eight races heading into the British Grand Prix.
29 Aug 2026
British GP Sprint: Kimi Antonelli Overcomes Lewis Hamilton at Silverstone to Extend Title Lead
Kimi Antonelli passed Lewis Hamilton on lap eight to claim his first Formula 1 Sprint victory at the British Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver stretched his championship lead over George Russell to 43 points, while Lando Norris took third.
29 Aug 2026
Antonelli Takes British GP Pole to Extend Championship Momentum at Silverstone
Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the British Grand Prix with a 1:28.111 lap at Silverstone, edging Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver builds on his Sprint victory to maintain a 43-point lead at the top of the championship standings.
28 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Plan Ferrari Team Strategy to Challenge Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will start second and third behind pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli at the British Grand Prix. Ferrari aims to deploy coordinated strategy to counter Antonelli's pace in a race heavily defined by energy management and an anticipated one-stop strategy.
27 Aug 2026
Mercedes Face 2026 Title Defense Squeeze After Front-Loading Upgrades
Mercedes' early lead in the 2026 Formula 1 championship faces scrutiny after Toto Wolff revealed the team cannot match rivals' upgrade spending. Analyst Bernie Collins examines how front-loaded development and calendar uncertainty could alter the title fight heading into Monza.
25 Aug 2026
Toto Wolff Cites Budget Cap Restraints as Mercedes Upgrade Race Tightens
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says budget cap limitations prevent the team from fast-tracking W17 upgrades to combat McLaren's recent momentum. Despite leading both championship standings, Mercedes have won only two of the past six races as F1 heads to Monza.
