The real reason for Russell’s two stop strategy – not Mercedes disingenuous explanation

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Formula One has once again delivered a new circuit where racing looks nigh on impossible. The much-hyped new home of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid was a snooze-fest as the drivers found it impossible to overtake due to the track layout. The Madring was a rushed affair, with work only commencing less than eighteen … Read more

New Andretti financing raises questions over Towriss and Cadillac F1

A new secured financing arrangement involving an Andretti motorsport company has raised fresh questions around Dan Towriss and the wider TWG structure behind Cadillac Formula 1, with the development coming as US scrutiny of TWG Global intensifies. UK Companies House records show that Andretti Formula E Limited registered a new charge on August 11, 2026, … Read more

Honda reportedly dismisses F1 engine chief as Aston Martin faces major change

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Aston Martin affected as Honda reportedly dismisses F1 engine chief – Aston Martin’s Formula 1 engine partner Honda is undergoing a significant management change, with Tetsushi Kakuda reportedly dismissed from his role overseeing F1 engine development, according to sport.de. Honda has announced that Yoichiro Fukao will replace Kakuda from October 1 as the manufacturer prepares … Read more

Hamilton admits defeat as Antonelli surges 101 points clear

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Hamilton concedes F1 title as Antonelli builds commanding lead – Lewis Hamilton has conceded that Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes appear to be out of reach in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship after another costly retirement in Madrid. The Ferrari driver lasted just seven laps of the Spanish Grand Prix before a mechanical failure ended … Read more

Toto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubts

Toto Wolff and George Russell

Toto Wolff rejects George Russell’s F1 title doubts as Mercedes backs comeback – George Russell has conceded that his Formula 1 championship hopes are now extremely unlikely, but Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff insists the Briton still deserves the team’s full support and can recover his form with nine race weekends remaining. Russell’s title challenge … Read more

Hadjar faces final fitness test from Red Bull before Baku

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Red Bull delays Isack Hadjar decision until final medical examination before Baku – Red Bull will wait until the week before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to decide whether Isack Hadjar is fit to return to Formula 1 after his wrist injury, with team principal Laurent Mekies confirming that a final examination will determine whether the … Read more