Red Bull parks ‘Macarena’ rear wing for Belgian GP after Verstappen crashes

Red Bull is switching back to its original 2026 Formula 1 rear wing after a brace of worrying offs for Max Verstappen with its upside-down concept.
Rival team Ferrari was the first squad to roll out what it dubbed a ‘Macarena’ rear wing in winter testing, with a main flap that rotated 180 degrees when straight mode was activated, optimising drag levels on the straights.
Red Bull introduced …Keep reading

Norris given Belgium GP grid penalty as McLaren takes new Mercedes power unit parts

McLaren driver Lando Norris is facing a 10-place grid drop at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps as his team is fitting new Mercedes Formula 1 power unit components.
Norris had been at risk for engine-related penalties earlier than planned after suffering a series of reliability issues this season. The reigning world champion was already on his third and final set of control …Keep reading

Aston Martin “flat out” on Hungary updates but has concerns over spare parts being ready

Aston Martin’s planned Formula 1 upgrade package for Hungary has been a “big undertaking” for the team, according to chief trackside officer Mike Krack, who hopes to have both cars ready in time with the new parts.
The Silverstone squad has endured a dismal start to 2026, with the sole highlight being Fernando Alonso’s point in Monaco where Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez both received time …Keep reading

Is this the luckiest F1 fan on the planet?

You’re a lucky man…
“You can say that again! It’s been pretty incredible so far this year.”
What made you want to attend every single race of the season? 
“It’s been on my bucket list since I was a teenager, but I never thought it was really possible. I’d only been to five races before last year but every time I went to one, I loved sitting in the grandstands with other …Keep reading

Verstappen signs McLaren junior driver van Langendonck

Max Verstappen has signed McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck to his racing team, marking the first move by the four-time Formula 1 world champion into driver development.
The Red Bull driver’s Verstappen Racing squad will provide “additional support and guidance” to van Langendonck as he progresses through the junior ranks.
The 15-year-old joined McLaren’s driver development …Keep reading