Formula 1

FIA ADUO Results 2026: Red Bull-Ford Named F1's Best Engine

The FIA has published its ADUO power unit rankings and Red Bull-Ford tops the list — despite Mercedes being widely seen as the real benchmark.

F1 2026 Power Unit Algorithms: Why FIA Won't Ban Them

The FIA explains why banning F1 2026 power unit algorithms would make clipping worse, not better — and what the 2028 rebalancing might fix.

Lando Norris 'the real deal' says Rob Smedley

Rob Smedley calls Lando Norris 'the real deal' after the McLaren driver showed mental resilience at Spa and won the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ferrari's Hamilton Penalty: A Succession of Mistakes

Fred Vasseur has broken down the chain of errors that cost Lewis Hamilton at the Hungarian GP, leaving Ferrari 72 points behind Mercedes in the constructors fight.

Norris: I Was Better Than Piastri in Every Sense

Lando Norris won the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix and declared he was better than McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in every sense. Full race breakdown.

Norris Would Have Won Hungary Anyway — F1 TV Pundit

James Hinchcliffe says Lando Norris had the pace to beat Oscar Piastri regardless of the Sainz clash at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Ferrari Waste Hungarian GP Opportunity — 2026 F1

Ferrari's Fred Vasseur admits 'poor execution' cost his team dearly in Hungary as Antonelli extends his championship lead to 50 points over Hamilton.

Mercedes Software Bug Hit Russell Harder Than Antonelli

Mercedes found a software bug that cost George Russell top speed at Silverstone and Spa. Deputy TD Simone Resta says the fix is in place for Budapest.

Hamilton Belgian GP Penalty Justified — Montoya

Juan Pablo Montoya says Lewis Hamilton's five-second Belgian GP penalty was fully deserved after his opening-lap clash with George Russell at Spa.

Antonelli's Dad Threatens 'Chicken Neck' After Track Limits

Kimi Antonelli reveals his father's blunt warning after two track limit violations at Spa — even as the Mercedes star won the Belgian Grand Prix.

Audi F1 Hungary 2026: Chassis Claim Faces Real Test

Audi arrives at the Hungaroring believing its R26 chassis can shine. Hungary's twisty layout could finally prove their bold midfield claims right.

F1 2026 Rookie FP1 Guide: Every Driver Running

All 11 F1 teams must run rookie drivers twice in 2026. Here's every FP1 appearance so far — and what's still to come before the summer break.

F1 2026: Drivers Held Hostage by AI Power Units

F1's 2026 power unit AI is overriding driver skill. Russell, Norris and Piastri all hit by algorithm failures that are shaping the championship.

Leclerc Urges Caution Before Hungarian GP 2026

Ferrari are tipped for Hungary but Charles Leclerc isn't buying the hype. Here's why the Monegasque is keeping expectations firmly in check.

Mercedes Struggling With Russell Deployment Issues F1 2026

Mercedes admit they still cannot explain George Russell's energy deployment deficit after Belgium, with Hungary next. Full technical breakdown.

Paul Aron: F1's Most Experienced Reserve Driver 2026

Paul Aron heads into Hungarian GP FP1 as F1's most diversely tested reserve — 10,000km, six different cars, two power units in 2026 alone.

McLaren Hungary Upgrade: New Floor but Wing on Hold

McLaren brings a new floor and aero parts to the Hungarian GP, but their experimental rear wing won't race. Fornaroli deputises for Piastri in FP1.

F1 Hungary FP1: Fornaroli, Hirakawa & Aron in rookie runs

McLaren junior Leonardo Fornaroli leads a trio of rookie FP1 appearances at the Hungarian Grand Prix, replacing Oscar Piastri for a second 2026 outing.

Lawson and Lindblad Take easyJet Home After Belgian GP

Racing Bulls team-mates Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad ditched the private jet after Spa, flying easyJet home in a moment fans loved.

Red Bull poach Mercedes scout who found Antonelli

Red Bull have hired Mercedes driver scout Gwen Lagrue, the man who helped discover championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Here's what it means.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli Wins Belgium F1 Grand Prix at Spa

Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the Belgium Grand Prix at Spa in dominant fashion. Renaldo Bothma breaks down the podium, Hadjar's stunning drive and more.

Verstappen jokes F1 2026 is a jungle after Spa podium

Max Verstappen took a Spa podium despite VSC bad luck and a near 'airplane shunt' with Leclerc, calling F1 2026 a jungle.

F1 2026 Standings After Belgian Grand Prix

Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 championship by 25 points after winning at Spa. Hamilton faces a penalty that could shake up the standings.

Sainz Takes 10-Place Grid Penalty at Belgian GP

Carlos Sainz drops 10 places at Spa after exceeding his control electronics allocation — but grid chaos softens the blow to a net five-place loss.

Red Bull Signs Mercedes Junior Boss Gwen Lagrue

Red Bull are set to hire Gwen Lagrue, the architect of Mercedes' junior programme that produced Antonelli and Russell, in a major talent development coup.

Antonelli on Pole at 2026 Belgian GP — Spa Preview

Kimi Antonelli starts from pole at Spa as Ferrari close in on the championship leader. Full Belgian GP build-up for South African F1 fans.

F1 2026 Power Unit Algorithms Confusing Drivers

McLaren's Andrea Stella says Oscar Piastri's Spa deficit had nothing to do with his driving — the 2026 power unit algorithms are the problem.

Sainz Tells Antonelli to Calm Down After Radio Insult

Carlos Sainz fired back at F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli after being called an idiot on team radio during Belgian GP practice at Spa.

Damson Idris compares Lewis Hamilton to Michael Jordan

F1 The Movie star Damson Idris says Lewis Hamilton has the same obsessive mentality as Michael Jordan after two years in the F1 paddock.

Steiner: Verstappen to McLaren Makes No Sense

Guenther Steiner has dismissed Verstappen to McLaren rumours, calling them nonsense. The Red Bull driver sits 103 points off the championship lead in 2026.

Russell 1.2s Off Antonelli After Messy Belgian GP Friday

Mercedes has identified clear data-driven fixes for George Russell after a compromised Belgian GP Friday left him 1.2s adrift of championship leader Antonelli.

F1 Belgian GP FP1: Verstappen leads Hamilton and Leclerc

Max Verstappen topped Belgian GP FP1 at Spa, leading Ferrari's Hamilton and Leclerc. McLaren and Mercedes were off the pace. Full practice breakdown.

F1 Teams Bring 21 Upgrades to 2026 Belgian GP

Twenty-one upgrades land at Spa as F1's 2026 development war heats up. Haas and Racing Bulls lead the pack with the most intriguing packages.

Ferrari Pauses Upgrades at 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

Ferrari has brought zero upgrades to Spa as rivals Mercedes, McLaren and Racing Bulls all introduce new parts at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix.

Spa 2026: F1 Drivers Split on Belgian GP Appeal

Norris, Piastri, Bearman and Hamilton give contrasting verdicts on Spa-Francorchamps under F1 2026's energy-starved regulations.

Belgian GP Friday: Schedule, Weather & What to Watch

Spa-Francorchamps hosts two practice sessions on Friday as Antonelli leads Russell by 25 points. Here's your full Belgian GP Friday guide in SAST.

Leclerc British GP Win: What Ferrari Boss Says He Unlocked

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur explains what Charles Leclerc's British GP win has unlocked — and why it will help him massively for the rest of the F1 season.

McLaren F1 Belgian GP Upgrades: New Engine & Rear Wing

McLaren brings a new Mercedes power unit and rear wing to the Belgian GP. Here's what the double upgrade means for their championship push at Spa.

Max Verstappen Engineer Reunites with Albon & Sainz

A key Max Verstappen engineer has reunited with Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at Williams — here's what it means for the team's 2025 ambitions.

Steiner Urges FIA AI Fix After British GP Farce

Guenther Steiner wants full-time stewards and AI tools at the FIA after the British GP ended under safety car in embarrassing fashion.

Aston Martin Get New Honda Engine at 2026 Dutch GP

Honda will introduce an upgraded power unit on Aston Martin's F1 car at Zandvoort, as the team battles at the back of the grid in 2026.

Williams targets Belgian GP reset after Silverstone struggles

James Vowles wants Williams to 'come back swinging' at Spa after a bruising British GP exposed gaps in their upgrade package.

F1 V8 Return 2031: Should Formula 1 Get Louder?

FIA and F1 bosses want naturally aspirated V8s back by 2031. We break down whether the sport should really chase the noise — and what the manufacturers think.

Audi F1 Title Target 2030: Binotto Sets Championship Aim

Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a 2030 Formula 1 title target as the German manufacturer sits ninth with six points nine rounds into their debut season.

George Russell F1 2026 Title Admission Explained

George Russell admits his F1 2026 title challenge is under pressure as data reveals he is losing time to Kimi Antonelli with jagged, correctional inputs.