Red Bull Racing has replaced four power-unit components on Max Verstappen’s car ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after the Dutchman suffered a serious loss of straight-line speed during qualifying. Despite the changes, Verstappen will keep his eighth-place starting position in Baku. Red Bull has fitted Verstappen’s car with a new internal combustion engine (ICE), … Read more

Max Verstappen has publicly criticised Red Bull after a series of technical problems left him eighth on the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while McLaren CEO Zak Brown has simultaneously confirmed that the door remains open for a future move by the four-time world champion. Verstappen had entered qualifying in Baku with genuine hopes … Read more

Horner openly targets Ferrari as “dream job” after changing ownership stance – Christian Horner has made his strongest public indication yet that he would consider a move to Ferrari, describing the Maranello outfit as his “dream job” and, crucially, suggesting that it is the one Formula 1 team where he would accept a return without … Read more

Formula 1 confirms Imola is being prepared as the 2026 season finale replacement – F1 has confirmed that Imola is being prepared as a potential replacement venue if the Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix are cancelled because of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, although a final decision is not expected until October. … Read more

Audi confirms Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto for 2027 – Audi Formula 1 has confirmed that Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto will remain its Formula 1 driver lineup next season, with team boss Mattia Binotto pointing to their existing contracts as the reason no change was expected. Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto confirmed on … Read more

Max Verstappen has revealed that he spoke with new German national coach Jürgen Klopp ahead of the Netherlands’ international clash with Germany, with the Formula 1 star joking that a draw would be the ideal result. Verstappen knows Klopp from their time together at Red Bull, and the pair were in contact before the eagerly … Read more

Schumacher urges Aston Martin to consider Honda split after difficult 2026 – Ralf Schumacher believes Aston Martin should consider changing engine suppliers after a difficult 2026 Formula 1 season, arguing that ending its Honda partnership could be the team’s “only chance” of improving its competitiveness. Aston Martin has endured a difficult first season under Formula … Read more

Gasly denounces social media threats after Alpine teammate dispute – Pierre Gasly has condemned threats and personal attacks directed at him, his girlfriend and his family following the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, insisting that social media abuse has crossed a line. “I’m a top athlete, so I know I’m in the spotlight, it always … Read more

Hadjar confirms Red Bull stay for 2027 – Isack Hadjar will remain alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2027 Formula 1 season, but the Frenchman has admitted he has not even checked how long his new contract with the team runs. Speaking to the media ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Hadjar was … Read more

Red Bull confirms Isack Hadjar for 2027 alongside Max Verstappen as team backs young Frenchman – Red Bull has confirmed that Isack Hadjar will remain alongside Max Verstappen for the 2027 Formula 1 season, extending the Frenchman’s contract after an impressive first campaign with the senior team. The announcement comes just days before Hadjar’s expected … Read more