Latest Formula One News

AUGUST 7, 2026

Verstappen urges Dutch government to back motorsport

Max Verstappen has urged the Dutch government to do more to protect the future of motorsport as Formula 1 prepares to leave Zandvoort after this month's final Dutch GP.

Perez linked with Williams as Cadillac future clouds

Sergio Perez is being linked with a possible move away from Cadillac for 2027, despite clearly outperforming teammate Valtteri Bottas during the new team's difficult debut season.

Red Bull lines up McCullough to replace Lambiase

Red Bull is reportedly preparing another major technical signing, with Aston Martin veteran Tom McCullough lined up to become its new head of race engineering.

AUGUST 6, 2026

Hulkenberg ready to stay with Audi long-term

Nico Hulkenberg says he is prepared to continue racing for Audi for as long as the team wants him, with earlier doubts about his 2027 seat now fading.

Ferrari wins came from Mercedes failures says Wolff

Toto Wolff has played down Ferrari's two victories this season, arguing that Mercedes lost both races through circumstance and reliability rather than outright performance.

Cadillac veterans split Dutch F1 experts

Cadillac's decision to build its new Formula 1 project around experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez has divided former Dutch racers Renger van der Zande and Jan Lammers.

Pagenaud finds new purpose in Cadillac F1 role

Simon Pagenaud says Cadillac's Formula 1 project has helped rebuild his life and career after the 2023 crash that left him with lasting neurological symptoms.

Camara plays down growing Haas rumours

Rafael Camara has played down growing speculation that Ferrari could place him at Haas in 2027 as a replacement for Esteban Ocon.

Red Bull paid Marko 8m euros to stay silent?

Red Bull reportedly paid Dr Helmut Marko 8 million euros to remain silent after forcing the long-time adviser into retirement.

Newey says Honda bond stronger after disastrous start

Adrian Newey has joined Honda in declaring that their strained relationship has improved significantly after a disastrous start to 2026.

Kristensen defends 2026 rules despite artificial racing

Nine-time Le Mans winner and Audi ambassador Tom Kristensen has defended Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations, although he admits the racing can sometimes appear artificial.

AUGUST 5, 2026

Barcelona on standby as 2027 F1 calendar delayed

Formula 1's Middle East uncertainty is now disrupting plans for 2027, with Barcelona emerging as the likely replacement for Bahrain's traditional pre-season test.

Audi saves major ADUO upgrade for 2027

Audi will not exploit every available ADUO development opportunity this season, after making a stronger-than-expected start to its Formula 1 project.

Only Verstappen made Dutch GP possible says Ecclestone

Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1 would never have returned to Zandvoort without Max Verstappen.

Tsolov confident F1 chance will come

Formula 2 leader Nikola Tsolov says he remains confident of earning a Formula 1 opportunity, despite Racing Bulls' existing drivers making the 2027 decision difficult.

Verstappen criticism can go too far says Albers

Christijan Albers says Max Verstappen's relentless mentality is also creating a downside as uncertainty continues over his future at Red Bull.

AUGUST 4, 2026

Norris says fame leaves him feeling violated

Lando Norris says Formula 1 fame has begun to make him feel "violated" after paparazzi followed him through London for 40 minutes.

Alonso, Sainz could trigger 2027 driver-market chain

Formula 1's summer break could trigger a major midfield driver-market reshuffle involving Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz and Franco Colapinto.

Ferrari vows to keep aggressive upgrade pace

Ferrari will continue bringing frequent smaller upgrades after the summer break rather than copying McLaren's strategy of introducing fewer but larger packages.

Schumacher wants to stay in IndyCar for 2027

Mick Schumacher says he now wants to remain in IndyCar next season, despite beginning his 2026 campaign with hopes of eventually returning to Formula 1.

Honda says strained Aston relationship better and better

Honda says its relationship with Aston Martin, perceived early in 2026 as strained, has improved sharply as both sides prepare to combine the team's new chassis with an upgraded power unit at Zandvoort.

AUGUST 3, 2026

Jos Verstappen slams claims about Max's next move

Jos Verstappen has bluntly rejected Dutch reports that Max Verstappen is preparing to recommit to Red Bull for 2027 while negotiating a richer contract without an exit clause.

JULY 31, 2026

Verstappen tipped to confirm Red Bull stay at Zandvoort

Max Verstappen could finally confirm at Zandvoort that he will remain with Red Bull through 2028, according to former Formula 1 driver Robert Doornbos.

Hamilton opens first trading-card flagship

Lewis Hamilton has opened the first flagship store for his new trading-card business in Frankfurt.