Why Verstappen burst out laughing during British GP simulator runs

After several European Formula 1 weekends where energy management has appeared more natural for drivers, Max Verstappen expects the British Grand Prix to be a completely different story.
Monaco represented the most natural experience so far, where drivers could push flat out throughout qualifying thanks to the many slow corners and braking zones.
According to Verstappen, the Red Bull Ring …Keep reading

How Russell resorted to “abnormal” driving style to win F1 Austrian GP

George Russell says he is still trying to gel with his 2026 Mercedes Formula 1 car and tried an “abnormal” driving style to secure the win at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell took pole on Saturday and converted it into his second victory of the season on Sunday as he aims to reel in championship leader Kimi Antonelli. With the Italian finishing third, Russell now heads to his Silverstone home …Keep reading

Mercedes boss questions Ferrari’s “limitless” F1 upgrades amid budget cap era

Since Formula 1’s enforced April break, following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, it has seemed as if barely a race weekend goes by without Ferrari adding upgrades to its SF-26.
As F1 now  operates under a budget cap, development is one of many areas of expenditure subject to tight controls. Long gone are the days when leading teams had at least two wind …Keep reading

Wolff: Verstappen factor behind Red Bull’s Austrian GP fight against Mercedes

Max Verstappen came as close as ever to his first win of the season in Austria. The Red Bull driver, having started fifth in Spielberg, emerged as George Russell’s main pursuer during the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix and finished just over 1.6s behind.
Red Bull brought a major upgrade to Austria in an attempt to close the gap to Mercedes and Ferrari, the two teams that appeared to have held …Keep reading