F1 Insiders Est. 2012
A short summary of the latest F1 news as it happens along with my opinion and paddock insider knowledge
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
Aston Martin has confirmed the full extent of its long-awaited Hungarian Grand Prix upgrade package, with FIA documentation revealing an astonishing 16 revised components on the AMR26 as the Silverstone-based team attempts to reignite its 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The package represents the most comprehensive update introduced by any team this season and validates Aston … Read more
This weekend in Hungary, the FIA held one of its two annual meetings with the Formula One drivers where in-depth discussions are held over a variety of matters, including stewarding decisions. These are over and above the meetings with the race director held before the cars hit the track each race weekend. Hamilton was treated … Read more
Alex Albon confirms Williams tried to sign Tom Hart as Red Bull race engineer rumours gather pace – Alex Albon has indirectly strengthened reports surrounding Red Bull’s plans for Max Verstappen’s future race engineer after confirming Williams made an unsuccessful attempt to recruit Tom Hart. The Williams driver revealed his team had identified Hart as … Read more
Aston Martin has contacted TJ13 to provide further clarification on the extensive upgrade package debuting at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, offering fresh insight into one of Formula 1’s most significant mid-season developments. The communication follows TJ13’s report examining the team’s radical “B car” concept ahead of the Budapest weekend. After reviewing the article, Aston … Read more
As Bernie Ecclestone once said, “The best way to become a millionaire in F1 is to start as a billionaire.” Canadian business giant Lawrence Stroll bought the failing Silverstone-based Racing Point team and rebranded it to the iconic British racing marque, Aston Martin. He invested hundreds of millions in state-of-the-art facilities to replace the aging … Read more
When Mario and his son Michael Andretti dreamed of fielding an all-American F1 team, their stated goal was to have an American driver as their standard bearer. “We want to be an American team that wants to be developing American drivers for the future,” Mario Andretti said. “There’s nobody out there that’s doing that.” Yet … Read more
Aston Martin is set to introduce a radically revised Formula 1 car at this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Silverstone-based team hoping a major technical overhaul can revive a disappointing 2026 campaign. The upgrade package is so extensive that team insiders are describing it as a true “B car”, featuring significant changes to the … Read more
Schumacher questions Verstappen’s Red Bull future after McLaren hospitality sighting – Ralf Schumacher believes fresh speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull should not be dismissed after the reigning four-time world champion’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, and father, Jos Verstappen, were seen inside McLaren’s hospitality unit during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend. While no deal … Read more
