日: 2026年7月24日

Technical changes implemented ahead of this year’s Miami Grand Prix mollified some of the complaints about Formula 1’s new format, but these have resurfaced after two successive events at ‘energy-starved’ venues.
A key question is whether the many layers of technology are harming the spectacle by interfering with the work of the drivers, and muddying the picture for fans.
Although …Keep reading

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped opening practice at Formula 1’s Hungarian Grand Prix, his early benchmark proving over four tenths quicker than Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Leclerc headed Hamilton in the opening stages of practice as Ferrari adorned its ‘Macarena’ wing with an eye-catching three-piece winglet on top of its actuator, an optional piece for the …Keep reading

The Malaysian government is conducting a feasibility study into organising a last-minute Formula 1 grand prix as the Middle Eastern conflict continues to throw plans into disarray.
The US-Israeli war on Iran prevented F1 from running its early-season rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, though there were hopes that last month’s ceasefire would pave the way for normality to return – and with it a …Keep reading

Drivers have been vocal about how the complex energy deployment needs of the 2026 generation of Formula 1 cars have impacted how they have to be driven, with the reliance on energy harvesting causing a big mental shift in how to approach faster corners.
Mercedes driver George Russell is one driver who has struggled to gel with his machinery this year, which has come more naturally to his …Keep reading

Following the race weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, and particularly Oscar Piastri’s strong comments, one topic dominates media day in Budapest: energy management, more specifically the self-learning aspects of the 2026 power unit.
Piastri called it “crap” that drivers can be caught out by forward-thinking algorithms which adapt based on what they learn over time. It means that extremely small …Keep reading

George Russell believes that he and Mercedes have found the root cause for his recent Formula 1 struggles, and that he no longer needs to focus on adapting his driving to get the most from his car.
The Briton endured a dismal weekend at Spa-Francorchamps last time out, in which he trailed team-mate Kimi Antonelli by half a second in qualifying – and then ended up in the gravel after contact …Keep reading

George Russell will have to wait until the Italian Grand Prix to find out whether Mercedes has truly identified the cause of the anomalies that hampered him between Silverstone and Spa, as the team identifies the source of his power unit issue within its software.
The British driver repeatedly complained about a lack of performance on the straights, a feeling that was also confirmed by …Keep reading