Carlos Sainz has delivered a candid assessment of Williams’ current Formula 1 struggles, admitting the team faces a bigger challenge than many expected after a difficult start to the new regulations era. While upgrades are on the way, the Spaniard has warned that they may not be enough to close the significant gap separating Williams … Read more

Red Bull imposes stricter internal restrictions after Zak Brown’s FIA complaint – Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has revealed that the Milton Keynes-based organisation has introduced internal restrictions that go beyond FIA regulations governing personnel movement between Red Bull Racing and RB. The move follows concerns raised by McLaren CEO Zak Brown, who recently … Read more

Red Bull has intensified its disagreement with the FIA over its recent engine performance assessment, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the team’s power unit offers no measurable advantage over its Formula 1 rivals. The dispute centres on an FIA analysis that identified Red Bull as having the strongest internal combustion engine (ICE) on the … Read more

The contrast could not be more brutal for Max Verstappen. After dominating the sport for years, the four-time World Champion is enduring a grueling start to the 2026 season. Following a lonely fourth-place finish at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, Verstappen dropped a bombshell, admitting that Milton Keynes has fallen drastically behind its competitors. According to … Read more

Europe is about to suffer from a meteorological phenomenon called a “heat dome.” This occurs when a massive, stubborn ridge of high atmospheric pressure parks itself over a region. Instead of allowing hot air to rise and escape into space, the high-pressure system pushes the air back down toward the ground. When the air is … Read more

The fallout from a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix continues to fracture the Formula 1 paddock. Mercedes has officially withdrawn its request for a Right of Review into the penalties that derailed George Russell’s Monaco Grand Prix, bringing an end to a brief but significant challenge that had the potential to reshape the race classification. Instead … Read more

Jacques Villeneuve believes Ferrari should now fully commit to Lewis Hamilton’s championship challenge, after the seven-time world champion’s breakthrough victory at the Spanish Grand Prix. The former Formula 1 champion argues that Hamilton has emerged as Ferrari’s only realistic title contender in 2026, with Charles Leclerc now trailing significantly in the standings. Hamilton’s victory at … Read more

Otmar Szafnauer has publicly tempered expectations around Aston Martin’s anticipated Belgian Grand Prix upgrade package, and a source speaking to TJ13 from within the Silverstone factory suggests his caution is not without foundation. Questions remain internally around the timeline of the B-spec programme, and the progress of Honda power unit integration, with Adrian Newey’s reduced … Read more

Red Bull’s senior leadership is reportedly divided over how best to secure Max Verstappen’s future, as speculation surrounding the four-time world champion continues to intensify. According to reports from Germany, some influential figures within the organisation support removing Verstappen’s exit clause, while others believe such a move would be unnecessary and costly. Verstappen remains contracted … Read more

Wedding ceremony interrupted by Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari victory – Lewis Hamilton’s victory at the Spanish Grand Prix had an unexpected impact away from the Formula 1 paddock, after celebrations surrounding his win briefly interrupted the wedding ceremony of two fans. The Ferrari driver claimed his first Grand Prix victory since 2024 in Barcelona, ending a … Read more