Formula One News — July 2026

Hungary GP - Sunday Press Conference

Hungary GP - Sunday Team Quotes

Hungary GP - Race Results

Crumbling asphalt has put Formula 1 officials on alert ahead of the Hungarian GP, with concerns that worsening track damage could even interrupt Sunday's race.

Reigning world champion and Hungarian GP polesitter Lando Norris has accused Formula 1 of prioritising profit over sporting quality under Liberty Media.

Red Bull sharply reduced Max Verstappen's media appearances after qualifying in Hungary as the Dutchman renewed his fierce criticism of the unpredictable 2026 car.

Malaysia appears close to confirming a surprise Formula 1 return, potentially hosting the postponed Bahrain GP at Sepang in October.

Toto Wolff has given another strong indication that Max Verstappen will not join Mercedes in 2027, saying Kimi Antonelli's emergence means the team is no longer under immediate pressure to recruit the reigning benchmark.

Carlos Sainz says Williams must now prove it can emulate Aston Martin's dramatic Hungary transformation after Fernando Alonso suddenly escaped the back of the grid with the team's heavily revised 'B' car.

Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli have been handed three-place grid penalties that have reshaped the order for Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hungary GP - Qualifying Report

Hungary GP - Saturday Photos

Hungary GP - Saturday Press Conference

Hungary GP - Saturday Team Quotes

Hungary GP - Qualifying Results

GPDA chairman Alex Wurz says Formula 1's drivers have already forced changes to the heavily criticised 2026 regulations, even though a more radical overhaul was impossible.

Charles Leclerc is reportedly preparing to become a father, although neither the Ferrari driver nor his wife Alexandra has officially confirmed the pregnancy.

Red Bull's next F1 star c was reportedly rescued from serious financial difficulty after Dr Helmut Marko extracted him from a restrictive agreement linked to Fernando Alonso's management structure.

Toto Wolff says Mercedes is firmly planning to retain George Russell alongside championship leader Kimi Antonelli in 2027, while still refusing to rule out pairing the young Italian with Max Verstappen in the future.

Adrian Newey hopes Aston Martin's radically overhauled car has finally ended the "complete nightmare" of its disastrous start to the 2026 season.

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli is facing a civil lawsuit from his former manager Giovanni Minardi over alleged unpaid compensation dating back to the Italian's career before Formula 1.

Racing Bulls teammates Arvid Lindblad and Liam Lawson went viral after flying home from Spa together on an EasyJet flight.

Several Formula 1 drivers reportedly skipped an important FIA meeting in Hungary to discuss driving standards and controversial stewarding decisions from Spa.

Hungary GP - Practice 3 Report

Hungary GP - Practice 3 Results