Formula One News — June 2026

Formula 1 is considering increasingly dramatic alternatives for the end of the 2026 season as uncertainty persists over whether the championship can return to the Middle East.

Carlos Sainz's father has admitted Williams is unlikely to make major progress this season, as speculation continues to swirl about his son's next move.

Ferrari is pushing ahead with yet more upgrades for this weekend's British GP, following disappointing race pace in Austria after Lewis Hamilton's breakthrough Barcelona victory.

Audi boss Mattia Binotto has questioned whether Mercedes cleverly positioned itself to benefit from Formula 1's controversial ADUO engine concession system.

George Russell's Austrian GP victory did not end the paddock debate about the controversial yellow flag call that secured his pole position.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has declined to completely rule out a move for Max Verstappen as speculation about the Dutchman's future continued throughout the Austrian GP weekend.

Ferrari's development program is raising fresh questions from rival teams about how the Italian outfit is operating within Formula 1's budget cap.

Max Verstappen thinks Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations will come under renewed scrutiny at Silverstone this weekend despite recent tweaks to improve the racing.

Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has emerged as perhaps the leading candidate for a Haas race seat in 2027 as speculation about Esteban Ocon's future continues to grow.

Carlos Sainz has piled further pressure on Williams after another frustrating weekend in Austria, amid continuing speculation he could look elsewhere for 2027 if the team fails to improve.

Austria GP - Race Notes

Austria GP - Sunday Photos

Austria GP - Sunday Press Conference

Austria GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Austria GP - Race Results

The FIA has published the full technical regulations for Formula 1's 2027 season, confirming sweeping changes aimed at improving the controversial new hybrid era.

Max Verstappen joked he may need a two-month retreat to Tibet after another frustrating setback in Red Bull's difficult 2026 campaign.

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has again defended Liam Lawson's place amid continued speculation linking Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov with a Formula 1 seat.

Carlos Sainz has echoed fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso's bemusement at how Formula 1's top teams continue to introduce upgrades almost every race despite the budget cap.

Toto Wolff has all but confirmed George Russell will remain at Mercedes in 2027, appearing to draw a line under months of speculation linking Max Verstappen with the Brackley team.

Former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his support behind controversial FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, insisting the Emirati is doing "a fantastic job".

Austria GP - Qualifying Report

Austria GP - Saturday Photos

Austria GP - Saturday Press Conference

Austria GP - Saturday Team Quotes