Alonso: Silverstone will be “not fun to drive” with 2026 F1 cars

Silverstone’s distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle.
Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that he had been moved to laughter after trying Silverstone out in the simulator. And that has become a recurring theme as other drivers are …Keep reading

Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers

Two of the United Kingdom’s biggest motorsport organisations are set to join forces and aid the development of next-generation British drivers.
Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) will operate a new national academy from 2027 to create a unified development pathway for young racers into single-seaters, sportscars and beyond. 
It is called the BRDC Driver Academy …Keep reading

F1 drivers to take to Lego minicars at British GP

Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.
All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego bricks for the traditional drivers’ parade lap at Silverstone before Sunday’s grand prix.
The minicars were built by 20 designers and …Keep reading

Vote: Autosport Best of the Month for June 2026

Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by simply by clicking this link.
There are several categories in our ‘Autosport Best of the Month’ voting, with four options available for each. You can choose the most impressive …Keep reading