Max Verstappen: Fernando Alonso is still a top-five driver in F1There is one storyline overshadowing everything else in Hungary: Aston Martin's major Formula 1 upgrade package. The Silverstone-based team has deliberately chosen, unlike its rivals, not to introduce small updates over several grands prix, but instead has put everything into what Read More
Guenther Steiner delivers blunt verdict on Esteban Ocon's future at HaasFormer Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Esteban Ocon is likely in his final year with the American outfit, predicting a Ferrari junior will be drafted in to replace the Frenchman in 2027.Steiner offered a blunt assessment of Read More
Mercedes faces Ferrari threat amid reliability woes, says David CoulthardFormer Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes that Mercedes will be concerned by Ferrari's recent gains in the constructors' championship, especially as reliability issues and software quirks continue to plague the Brackley outfit.Coulthard addressed the growing threat from the Maranello Read More
Pedro Acosta on leaving KTM for Ducati: “I have no more time to lose”Pedro Acosta says he is leaving KTM for Ducati because he feels he has “no more time to lose” in his pursuit of a championship-winning MotoGP bike.The Spaniard has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with KTM since joining the Read More
Lewis Hamilton F1 Belgian GP penalty was completely justified, says former driverFormula 1 race winner Juan Pablo Montoya has argued that the FIA stewards were completely justified in penalising Lewis Hamilton for his opening-lap collision with George Russell at the Belgian Grand Prix.Russell, who started from third at Spa-Francorchamps, suffered a sudden Read More
Alex Bowman to retire from full-time NASCAR after 2027 seasonAlex Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports and will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition after next season.This will mark a full decade stint with the Chevrolet flagship, in which the now 33-year-old will have Read More
Dale Jr. explains what happens when Rick Hendrick has seen enoughEven though Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson look like potential championship contenders, this has not been an overall banner campaign for Hendrick Motorsports.Larson is amidst a 39-race winless streakWilliam Byron is 12th in the standings and it’s a fight to Read More
Road to 2027: Inside Dreyer & Reinbold's return to full-time IndyCarWith a newly acquired charter in hand, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing (DRR) is turning its full attention to the massive operational task ahead. Preparing for its first full IndyCar season since 2012 requires rebuilding the organization from the ground up, from Read More
Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn't know where Josh Berry goes from hereDale Earnhardt Jr. feels for his friend and longtime collaborator, Josh Berry, amidst a disaster season in the NASCAR Cup Series that seemingly has no viable competitive future after his impending dismissal from Wood Brothers Racing.Most recently, Berry was crashed Read More
Guenther Steiner: Ferrari focus is limiting Kimi Antonelli's Italian supportFormer Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner feels Italian fans are yet to fully embrace Kimi Antonelli, suggesting the nation's traditional focus on Ferrari is currently overshadowing the 19-year-old's achievements.Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast following Antonelli's sixth victory Read More
Max Verstappen: "At first they said I was complaining – now more people see what...Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri's strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.Piastri called it "crap" that drivers can be caught out by Read More
F1 Hungarian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watchFormula 1 heads to Budapest this weekend for the final race before the summer break, with Kimi Antonelli back in control of the championship after his Belgian Grand Prix win. Antonelli’s sixth victory of the season stretched his lead over George Read More
David Coulthard praises Toto Wolff's leadership amid Mercedes pressureFormer Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's handling of difficult situations, lauding the Austrian's willingness to face the media and maintain professionalism during tough moments.Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside co-host Jolie Read More
Mercedes introduces new 612hp F1 safety carMercedes has introduced a new Formula 1 safety car to succeed the Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series. From Hungary onwards, F1 cars will follow around the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 PRO 4MATIC+.The new car is Mercedes' 14th car to function as Read More
Charles Leclerc wins over F1 fans in viral "Passenger Princess" episodeFerrari's Charles Leclerc was the latest Formula 1 driver to feature in Amelia Dimoldenberg's series Passenger Princess, where he took on the role of driving instructor.The series focuses on drivers on the current F1 grid teaching her how to drive Read More
Mercedes identifies George Russell's F1 power unit software issueGeorge Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit Read More
IndyCar, NASCAR Trucks returning to St. Pete Grand Prix in 2027The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will return on March 5-7, 2027, with IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series once again sharing the weekend.The event will once again feature IndyCar and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, with the Read More
David Croft rejects Carlos Sainz regret claims amid Williams strugglesSky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has dismissed paddock speculation that Carlos Sainz regrets his decision to join Williams over Audi, despite the Grove outfit's challenging start to the 2026 season.Williams has endured a difficult opening half of the Read More
Esteban Ocon: "Nothing to announce" on F1 future amid tough 2026Esteban Ocon confirmed he has “nothing to announce yet” regarding his Formula 1 future after the most difficult start to a season of his career.The Haas driver has scored just three points across the opening 10 rounds of the 2026 Read More
