Current Formula 1 reporting, analysis and background stories.
Formula 1 heads into its summer shutdown with driver market questions unresolved, an unverified allegation about Red Bull's race tactics, and Bearman firmly swatting away Aston Martin talk.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T23:29:12.958Z
Kimi Antonelli has delivered a grounded assessment of his current level, acknowledging that he does not view himself as the absolute best driver in Formula 1.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T20:04:00.000Z
Haas driver Oliver Bearman has brushed off unconfirmed paddock rumours linking him with a switch to Aston Martin, insisting his long-term future remains tied to Ferrari.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T20:00:04.000Z
As Formula 1 enters its mid-season pause, contract discussions surround Liam Lawson while Red Bull addresses Max Verstappen exit speculation and early season struggles.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T20:00:00.000Z
A bold claim from Piquet alleges Red Bull Racing is deploying Isack Hadjar to insulate Max Verstappen from rival pressure and tactical risks on track.
Nadia van Leeuwen - 2026-08-02T19:04:00.000Z
APEX RACEWIRE rejects the Secto Rally Finland event review as part of its strict policy of publishing Formula 1 news exclusively.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T18:11:00.000Z
Formula 1 chief executive believes Max Verstappen remains firmly in contention as the championship battle looks set to extend to the season finale.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T18:04:00.000Z
Liam Lawson is targeting clarity on his Racing Bulls future during the summer shutdown as F2 leader Nikola Tsolov puts pressure on Red Bull's 2027 driver lineup.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T18:00:00.000Z
Valtteri Bottas has secured qualification for the Gravel World Championship, but the F1 schedule and the Singapore Grand Prix stand in the way.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T17:38:13.000Z
A Formula 1 veteran has paid tribute to Max Verstappen, stating that the champion driver continuously performs miracles behind the wheel.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T17:37:00.000Z
As Formula 1 reaches its 2026 summer shutdown, mid-season evaluations assess the performance, progress and operational execution of Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and the wider grid.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T17:30:00.000Z
Four years after Oscar Piastri rejected Alpine’s contract announcement, the legal fallout and McLaren’s rise remain a defining moment in modern Formula 1 driver market history.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-08-02T17:05:00.000Z
Max Verstappen has confirmed at Zandvoort that he will remain with Red Bull Racing, putting an end to paddock driver market speculation.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T17:04:00.000Z
The extraordinary career of Carel Godin de Beaufort offers a compelling look back at one of Formula 1's most colorful and extravagant Dutch racing pioneers.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T16:37:00.000Z
Alan Permane insists any Red Bull driver shuffle will not destabilise Racing Bulls as unconfirmed reports link Max Verstappen with rival teams.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T14:20:00.000Z
Brooklands is celebrating a century of the British Grand Prix by bringing together a unique collection of historic Grand Prix cars and modern Formula 1 machinery.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T13:51:00.000Z
With 11 rounds of the 2026 season complete, Formula 1 teams enter a compulsory 14-day factory closure designed to curb costs and give personnel a mandatory break.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T13:25:00.000Z
A potential shift by a Formula 1 world champion has thrown the driver market into turmoil, setting off expectations of major team transfers across the grid.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T13:20:23.000Z
Max Verstappen feels vindicated as fellow drivers align with his long-standing criticism of Formula 1's 2026 regulations, though he remains weary of repeating the same warnings.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-08-02T13:02:00.000Z
Haas driver Oliver Bearman acknowledges that Lewis Hamilton's return to winning form at Ferrari has altered the timeline for his ultimate goal of securing a seat with the Scuderia.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T12:58:46.000Z
Flavio Briatore has put forward a drastic new plan for Formula 1, setting up a clear conflict with Max Verstappen's established stance on the sport's direction.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-08-02T12:04:00.000Z
Max Verstappen and father Jos reflect on the six-year run of the Dutch Grand Prix as Circuit Zandvoort prepares to bid farewell to the Formula 1 calendar.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T11:37:00.000Z
Six years after the 2020 British Grand Prix, a look back at how Lewis Hamilton nursed a deflated Mercedes home ahead of Max Verstappen.
Patrick Koster - 2026-08-02T11:35:00.000Z
Max Verstappen says Zandvoort's F1 return exceeded all expectations and set a new benchmark for race hosting as the circuit prepares for its final Grand Prix in 2026.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T11:33:00.000Z
Mercedes executive Bradley Lord warns that the most grueling stretch of the Formula 1 calendar is only just starting as the team prepares for heavy operational pressure.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T10:41:00.000Z
Max Verstappen has dismissed paddock claims that Red Bull is in a total rebuild, insisting high-profile staff turnover represents standard refinement rather than a team crisis.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T10:37:00.000Z
Former Formula 1 presenter Rachel Brookes tipped Max Verstappen for a future move to Mercedes, with McLaren driver Oscar Piastri potentially taking his seat at Red Bull.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T10:15:39.000Z
Andrea Kimi Antonelli has set a new karting benchmark at the Baja Sardinia Challenge, eclipsing the record previously held by Charles Leclerc.
Michael de Vries - 2026-08-02T10:00:30.000Z
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has cautioned Formula 1 that contingency plans for a late-season European finale carry severe weather and financial risks as Middle East events hang in the balance.
Sanne Vermeer - 2026-08-02T09:45:00.000Z
Esteban Ocon offers a candid reflection on the emotional weight and personal toll of spending a full season away from a Formula 1 race seat.
Lesley Bakker - 2026-08-02T09:22:00.000Z