With the Hungarian Grand Prix taking place at the tight and twisty Hungaroring circuit, expectations were that the all-new 2026 F1 engines would not be the talk of the paddock. Unlike Silverstone and Spa, the circuit just outside Budapest is energy rich, with the drivers constantly braking and lifting from the accelerator. And indeed, there … Read more

The expectations were high in Maranello as the team headed off for what should have been a circuit that favoured the SF-26. After the energy-starved circuits of Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps, Ferrari was looking forward to the weekend in Budapest. The tight, twisty track—one of the shortest on the F1 calendar—should’ve lent itself well to the … Read more

Sainz onboard footage contradicts blue flag explanation after Piastri Hungarian GP collision – Carlos Sainz’s explanation for his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Hungarian Grand Prix has come under fresh scrutiny after onboard footage appeared to contradict the Williams driver’s post-race account. Sainz insisted he was unaware the McLaren driver was attempting to lap … Read more

Windsor explains why Verstappen’s unbroadcast Hungarian GP radio exchange was ‘like a red rag to a bull’ – Peter Windsor believes Max Verstappen produced one of the standout performances of the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, despite spending much of the race frustrated by the handling of his Red Bull. The veteran Formula 1 analyst praised … Read more

Lewis Hamilton is on a run of three straight penalties in three consecutive race weekends. At his home Grand Prix at Silverstone, the seven times world champion jumped the start and was handed a five-second time penalty to be served at his pit stop. The last time out in Belgium, Hamilton was adjudged to have … Read more

Toto Wolff confirms Mercedes’ 2027 driver plan but refuses to close the door on Max Verstappen – Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expects George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to remain with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, insisting stability is the priority despite continued speculation linking Max Verstappen with the Silver Arrows. However, … Read more

On the regular Formula One schedule, one-sixth of the race weekends now take place in the Middle East. As war broke out in Iran in February, a Pirelli tyre test planned for Bahrain was hastily cancelled, and F1 employees already in the country were quickly evacuated. It was quickly apparent there was no chance that … Read more

This weekend at the Hungarian Grand Prix, there should be little written about the all-new 2026 F1 engines. The tight and twisty track, with barely a straight in its configuration, lends itself to plenty of braking and therefore lots of opportunity to harvest electrical energy. Yet the spectacle of George Russell being swamped by cars … Read more

Verstappen says he could “stop at any time” but dismisses Red Bull exit speculation – Max Verstappen has once again fuelled discussion about his long-term Formula 1 future after admitting he could walk away from the sport “at any time,” while insisting there is currently no truth behind the latest transfer rumours linking him with … Read more