Sainz on joining Williams: If I can’t join a top team, I’ll help build one

Carlos Sainz feels “the people in F1 know perfectly well why certain choices are made” on why he was overlooked by top teams last year and is looking to “build one” and guide Williams to the front of the grid.
In a wide-ranging interview with sister title Motorsport.com Italy, Sainz has opened up on his move to Williams and how he has adapted to the Grove-based squad since arriving over …Keep reading

Does F1 have an issue with race control guidance, after Verstappen/Russell incident?

The dust has settled – on track at least – and Max Verstappen has accepted his collision with George Russell at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix was “not right”. But questions remain over Red Bull’s interactions with FIA race control, which appear to have had a substantial influence on the trigger point for the incident.
After the Safety Car restart Verstappen was aggrieved that the …Keep reading

As Barcelona fights for its F1 race, here is how the 2026 F1 calendar is shaping up

Barcelona may have lost the Spanish Grand Prix, but it is still bullish on its chances to keep Formula 1.
Last weekend’s race was the final Spanish Grand Prix held at the Montmelo venue outside the Catalan capital, with that moniker shifting to the under-construction Madring in Madrid in 2026, while there is two Spanish races on next year’s calendar as Barcelona completes the final year of its …Keep reading

F1 has a Verstappen problem – and keeps ignoring it

For years, the Formula 1 paddock has been praising Max Verstappen – and rightfully so. Everyone is aware of his glorious achievements and his remarkable record. The Red Bull driver keeps amazing crowds with his talent – utterly dominating seasons, grabbing pole positions when his car shouldn’t be in contention, winning races as a dark horse, or making unlikely overtaking moves …Keep reading