“Who approved this?” Hamilton and Verstappen’s harsh verdict on F1’s biggest problem in 2026

Hamilton complains about Mercedes 'party mode'

Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz unite in criticism as Spa exposes Formula 1’s 2026 rules – Formula 1’s new technical regulations came under renewed scrutiny following qualifying for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz all voicing concerns over the way the current cars perform at Spa-Francorchamps. … Read more

CCarlos Sainz Demands Urgent FIA Investigation as Driver Outrage Boils Over at the Belgian GP

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F1’s nightmare at Silverstone largely came and went without much comment. This was mostly due to the fact it was a Sprint weekend, and with four competitive sessions, much of the media focus was on the racing. Yet there were clues to the F1 disaster unfolding this season: Lewis Hamilton was passed as though he … Read more

Spa grid turned upside down as Norris, Stroll & Hadjar rack up 50 places of penalties

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Lance Stroll, Isack Hadjar and Lando Norris were handed grid penalties for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of the race in Spa – The starting grid for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix is set to look very different from the qualifying classification, as all three drivers have been confirmed to receive engine-related grid penalties. The … Read more

Aston Martin slower than GT3 cars in one crucial section as Stroll hit with grid penalty for Belgium GP

Lance Stroll in sports attire, focused expression and sweaty

Lance Stroll has been hit with a grid penalty for the Belgian Grand Prix, as alarming Aston Martin telemetry has exposed Aston Martin speed weaknesses at Spa – The Aston Martin driver’s difficult Belgian Grand Prix weekend has taken another blow after the FIA handed him a 10-place grid penalty for exceeding his seasonal MGU-K … Read more

Piastri dismisses Verstappen swap rumours as McLaren driver reaffirms long-term commitment

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Oscar Piastri has dismissed rumours of a Max Verstappen swap as his future at McLaren remains clear – Piastri has dismissed speculation about his Formula 1 future, following reports linking Max Verstappen with a move to McLaren and suggesting that Piastri could head in the opposite direction to Red Bull. Ahead of the Belgian Grand … Read more

Stroll says Aston Martin’s Hungary upgrades must work before Honda engine boost

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Lance Stroll says that Aston Martin’s upgrades in Hungary must work, as a boost to the Honda engine alone will not save the F1 season – Ahead of next week’s Hungarian Grand Prix, Stroll admitted that the AMR26 is fundamentally flawed, warning that the team’s major chassis upgrade package must deliver immediate progress because Honda’s … Read more

“Honestly, I hate this car” Yet Max Verstappen refuses to discuss Red Bull future

Verstappen suffers from back pain

Max Verstappen has dismissed speculation about his exit from Red Bull as rumours about his move to McLaren continue ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix – Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen refused to be drawn into speculation over his Formula 1 future, offering a firm response when questioned about his Red Bull … Read more

Mercedes title leader Kimi Antonelli responds to George Russell’s verdict on 25-point F1 gap

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli has said that it is “really difficult to judge” whether George Russell’s assessment of their 2026 Formula 1 championship battle is fair. The 16-year-old Italian driver has responded to the Mercedes team-mate’s recent claim that the 25-point gap between them accurately reflects their performances during the 2026 season. Speaking ahead of the … Read more

Mercedes Warned as Resurgent Ferrari Threatens 2026 Title Fight

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A resurgent Ferrari has won two of the last three Grand Prix and has Mercedes concerned. Speaking after Charles Leclerc’s win in Silverstone, the Mercedes team boss issued a severe warning to his team: “Reliability issues have cost us points, and in a championship this competitive, that is something we cannot afford. There is no … Read more