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Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon leave F1 fans in stitched with "Hot Ones" appearance
Haas team-mates Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman recently took on the Hot Ones Versus challenge. In an entertaining appearance on the popular YouTube series, the Formula 1 duo had to answer difficult questions to avoid eating a fiery hot wing. The questions included ranking curre…
How the FIA is limiting F1 cars’ top speed at Monaco GP with new engine maps
The jewel in the crown of the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco has represented a challenge for the past century – challenge which will be transformed this year, as the new technical regulations introduce key elements that will significantly impact safety and car set-up. As revealed on…
‘I could never accept being second to Alonso’ – How Lewis Hamilton made his mark at McLaren on F1 debut
Back at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton took his first of a record 105 grand prix victories in Formula 1. Hamilton had taken the F1 world by storm on his debut with McLaren, taking only podium finishes in his very first five outings; he won a chaotic Montreal race f…
Which football team does each Formula 1 driver support?
There are quite a few football fans in the Formula 1 paddock – but which team does each driver support?
Antonelli vows to ‘keep levelling up’ in title fight
Kimi Antonelli has made clear that he “can’t relax” despite moving 43 points clear of Mercedes team mate George Russell in the championship standings after the Canadian Grand Prix.
Hamilton praises Ferrari for ‘moving mountains’ after Canada GP
Lewis Hamilton has expressed gratitude and satisfaction after putting together one of his strongest weekends with Ferrari since joining the team ahead of the 2025 season.
Lewis Hamilton Ferrari simulator decision branded "quite damning" after Canada breakthrough
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has described Lewis Hamilton's recent decision not to use Ferrari's simulator programme as "quite damning" for the Maranello outfit, raising concerns over the team's factory-to-track correlation issues. Following a tricky start…
Lewis Hamilton hailed after Canadian GP drive that 'got inside Charles Leclerc's head'
Lewis Hamilton appeared to rediscover his spark during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, showing a renewed sense of "freedom" and delivering a turn of pace that seemingly rattled his Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc, according to broadcaster Jake Humphrey and former engineer Rob…
Why Bearman is taking ‘belief’ from Antonelli vs Russell battle
Ollie Bearman has explained how the developing battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell is giving him extra belief and motivation, with the Haas driver eager to follow his former F2 team mate to front of the field.
F2 champion Leo Fornaroli tests McLaren F1 car again
Reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli has been given yet another Formula 1 test by his McLaren team. Long unaffiliated with any F1 outfit, Fornaroli eventually joined McLaren as a reserve driver after his F2 title success, having failed to find a seat in the world champ…
From Benetton to Gucci: Is Briatore closing the circle at Enstone?
An Italian fashion house becoming title sponsor of a Formula 1 team. No, it is not 1983 – it is 2026. The fashion brand in question is not Benetton but Gucci, and the team being sponsored is not Tyrrell but Alpine. Yet it is hard not to dust off the old French saying l'histoire…
Max Verstappen reveals why daughter will not be in F1 paddock yet as he opens up on parenthood
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has opened up about his first year of parenthood after he and his partner, Kelly Piquet, welcomed their daughter, Lily, in 2025. While he had already gained experience in a father-figure role with Piquet's daughter Penelope, describing…
Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’
“Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos; they want to be part of this journey, and that's the best I can tell you.” This is how Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles reacted to the suggestion that his team needs to show drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz it is heading in the right direc…
From Hakkinen to Hamilton – 8 dramatic DNFs from the lead
After George Russell's sudden exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at eight other occasions where drivers were dramatically forced to retire whilst in P1.
"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has provided more insight into its conversations with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli after the pair's intense Canadian Grand Prix battles prompted internal reviews. In Montreal, Russell and Antonelli battled each other wheel-to-wheel for the first…
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar take on NASCAR challenge with Connor Zilisch
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar recently swapped their Formula 1 machinery for a sim racing seat in a NASCAR challenge alongside Red Bull athlete Connor Zilisch. The challenge was simple: tackle the Miami International Autodrome circuit in the virtual NASCAR machine and see who…
Juan Pablo Montoya warns F1 grid over Kimi Antonelli's "concerning" Mercedes form
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Kimi Antonelli is maturing rapidly and becoming very comfortable racing at the front of the pack, which he warns should be a concern for the rest of the grid. Antonelli continued his sensational 2026 campaign at the Circuit Gi…
Otis Lawrence claims Sim Racing title in thrilling season finale
Welshman Otis Lawrence became the youngest ever Sim Racing World Champion on Thursday. Here's how the action played out in the final two rounds of the year.
Steiner and riders hit out at MotoGP's one-bike plan
A plan to limit MotoGP teams to one bike per rider in 2027 has gone down very badly with some
What happened in damp first MotoGP Mugello practice
Fabio Di Giannantonio followed up his Barcelona win by leading first practice for MotoGP's Italian Grand Prix at Mugello
Mercedes reveal exact cause of Russell’s Canada DNF
Mercedes have given an insight into what caused the power unit failure that put George Russell out of the Canadian Grand Prix.
FIA scraps F1 straight line mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo…
FIA scraps F1 straight line mode in Monaco GP – here's what that means for the pecking order
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent to forgo…
Kimi Antonelli proved he 'won't be bullied' in Mercedes title fight, says Naomi Schiff
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Naomi Schiff believes Kimi Antonelli is demonstrating that he is no longer the "little brother" at Mercedes. The Brackley outfit has enjoyed an incredible start to the 2026 season, winning every grand prix so far, with Antonelli c…
Aprilia gets long-awaited title sponsor as Monster joins second team
Aprilia has struck a deal with Monster Energy as its new MotoGP title sponsor in the midst of its best-ever premier-class season
Laurent Mekies confident F1 will make changes needed for Max Verstappen to stay
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is confident the FIA will implement the power unit changes required for Max Verstappen to stay heading into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign. The four-time world champion has been a huge critic of F1’s contentious regulation overhaul for 2026, featuring a…
Alonso outlines when Aston Martin expect performance step forward
After some further signs of progress for Aston Martin in Canada, Fernando Alonso has indicated when there might be a step forward in performance.
Hamilton's big Ferrari F1 'breakthrough' explained
There was a stark difference in tone between the Ferrari F1 drivers in Canada. As encouraging as that is for Lewis Hamilton, it doesn't mean the power has shifted
Martin Brundle: "Nothing to choose between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli" in Mercedes F1 battle
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that there is currently "nothing to choose" between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Following a frantic Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, in which Antonelli accused his Mercedes team-mate of pushing him o…
Kimi Antonelli 'lucky to have wisdom of Bono and Toto Wolff' after Canada sprint, says Martin Brundle
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve saw the intra-team battle between championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell intensify. While Antonelli claimed another victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, it was the Saturday spr…