Bearman gets 10-place F1 British GP grid penalty for crashing having ignored red flags

Ollie Bearman has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty for ignoring red flags in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix’s third free practice session, which coincided with his pitlane crash.
Bearman lost control of his Haas and hit the wall on the entry into the pitlane in FP3, while pitting for a red flag produced by Gabriel Bortoleto’s accident as he suffered a snap through the Maggotts and …Keep reading

F1 British GP: Leclerc tops red-flagged FP3 as margins prove tight

Charles Leclerc headlined a twice-red flagged final Formula 1 practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix, as tiny margins among the front-runners have set the scene for a close battle for pole.
Just 0.108s separated the top four as Leclerc dispatched the McLarens on his last flyer of the session, although Lewis Hamilton’s final attempt to trail a five-way qualifying battle for pole was …Keep reading

Red Bull on 2026 F1 engines: ‘Embarrassing for Mercedes if we were ahead’

Red Bull’s Christian Horner has acknowledged the 2026 Formula 1 season could be challenging, but says the squad’s in-house engine programme will pay off amid attempts to keep Max Verstappen.
Verstappen’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation despite his Red Bull contract running until 2028, with the Dutchman’s camp having had renewed conversations with Mercedes on the …Keep reading

McLaren pinpoints Ferrari as its biggest threat at F1 British GP

While McLaren looks like the team to beat at this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the improved performance of Ferrari has piqued the attention of its rivals.
Following a considerable upgrade to its floor ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari has shown improvements, and both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have been pleased with the results.
Leclerc split the McLarens by …Keep reading

Russell: Mercedes “at mercy of the weather” in F1 British GP weekend

George Russell believes that Mercedes is at the “mercy of the weather” as the team attempts to recapture its form from last year’s British Grand Prix – in which Lewis Hamilton secured his 104th Formula 1 victory.
Mercedes’ performance shortfall in warmer conditions has been well documented over the past two seasons, and the 40C track temperatures had started to push the team away from the front …Keep reading

Why Brown thinks his McLaren drivers will remain friends despite F1 title battle

Zak Brown has every right to feel smug at the moment. The McLaren CEO not only has a car dominating the 2025 Formula 1 season, but also two settled drivers committed to the project for the long term.
As rivals Mercedes and Red Bull are pulled into public conversations regarding the futures of George Russell and Max Verstappen respectively, Brown can watch on knowing Oscar Piastri and Lando …Keep reading

Hamilton says Ferrari “in the mix” after impressive practice pace at British GP

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari is “in the mix” at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after a competitive showing at Silverstone on Friday.
Hamilton led the way in FP1 before taking third in Friday’s second practice session behind Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, as Ferrari looks to be McLaren’s closest rival both in qualifying laps and on long runs.
It’s an encouraging start for the …Keep reading