Hamilton calls for Ferrari review after Zandvoort strategy frustration costs potential podium

Hamilton complains about Mercedes 'party mode'

Hamilton demands Ferrari review after Zandvoort strategy decision costs potential podium – Lewis Hamilton has called for Ferrari to review its strategy decision during the Dutch Grand Prix after losing valuable time behind Charles Leclerc at Zandvoort. Hamilton finished fourth, just under a second behind George Russell, and believes Ferrari’s hesitation over allowing him past … Read more

McLaren Trick Enables Norris to Claim Zandvoort Pole

Norris complains Mercedes are withholding engine information

Lando Norris expressed surprise at topping the pile after qualifying for the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future. He had qualified second in the Sprint, just half a tenth of a second behind pole-sitter George Russell. During the shorter Sprint race, Norris struggled with overheating rear tires and was jumped by Ferrari’s Charles … Read more

Jos Verstappen hints Max could end his F1 career at Red Bull after 2030 contract

Jos and Max Verstappen in the garage at a GP

Jos Verstappen suggests Max Verstappen could stay at Red Bull until retirement – Max Verstappen’s new contract with Red Bull Racing could now keep the four-time Formula 1 world champion at the team until the end of his career, according to his father Jos Verstappen. Speaking to Viaplay after Red Bull confirmed Verstappen’s contract extension … Read more

Windsor: Big Red Bull energy management error after Verstappen struggles at Zandvoort

Max looks unhappy

Windsor left disappointed by Zandvoort spectacle – Former team manager turned F1 pundit, Peter Windsor, expected Zandvoort to showcase the strengths of Formula 1’s 2026 cars, but instead came away deeply disappointed by the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, especially so with Max Verstappen’s Red Bull car. The former Williams and Ferrari team manager and current … Read more

Norris Claims Pole While Aston Martin/Honda Misery Continues

New Aston MArtin boss

Lando Norris claimed pole position on his final effort in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The threat of rain saw most drivers leave the garages early for their final Q3 runs, though Ferrari gambled by sending its drivers out last. McLaren Holds Off Late Mercedes Charge The McLaren driver held provisional pole … Read more

“Really in trouble” Palmer delivers blunt warning over Ocon’s Haas future

Ocon working his his race engineers in Haas F1 pit garage

Palmer delivers blunt verdict on Ocon’s Haas future – Esteban Ocon’s future at Haas is coming under increasing scrutiny, with former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer warning that the Frenchman is “really in trouble” as the team weighs its options for 2027. Ocon has scored only three points in 2026, while teammate Oliver Bearman has … Read more

Bearman Threatens to Quit Ferrari Programme

F1 driver

Chelmsford-born racing driver Oliver Bearman (21) joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2022 after winning the Italian F4 Championship. The following year, he competed in the FIA F3 category, finishing third overall with Prema. In 2023, Bearman moved up to F2 and finished sixth, winning three feature races and a Sprint event in Baku. The … Read more

Max Verstappen’s New Red Bull contract reportedly worth a staggering €460 million

Max talking to media

Verstappen’s new Red Bull deal comes with a staggering price tag – Max Verstappen’s decision to remain with Red Bull Racing until 2030 has now been followed by claims about the extraordinary financial terms behind the agreement. According to F1 business journalist Marc Limacher, Verstappen is set to receive an annual salary of €92 million … Read more

Alonso delays official Aston Martin decision as team prepares for 2027 exit

fernando alonso walking with a backback wearing his Aston Martin F1 team wear

Fernando Alonso delays Aston Martin decision as team prepares for possible 2027 exit – Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin future remains unresolved, with the two-time Formula 1 world champion yet to decide whether he will continue racing in 2027. Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack says the team expects clarity “in the coming weeks”, but … Read more