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Ferrari Dominates Hungarian GP Practice as Mercedes Struggles
Ferrari dominated Friday's practice at the Hungarian GP, with Lewis Hamilton leading a one-two finish. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggled with technical issues, finishing 13th, while McLaren's Lando Norris remained in contention.
3 Oct 2026
3 Oct 2026
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris Praise Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 Season Performance
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have praised 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli for his consistent performance in the 2026 F1 season. Despite leading the championship, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff maintains that it is too early to declare a title favorite as the season resumes in late August.
4 Aug 2026
Lando Norris Leads Final Practice at Hungarian GP
Lando Norris topped the final practice session at the Hungarian GP, leading Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli. Technical issues hindered Arvid Lindblad and Sergio Perez, while the field remains tightly bunched ahead of qualifying.
4 Aug 2026
Formula 1 Prepares Contingency Plans for 2027 Calendar Amid Middle East Conflict
Formula 1 is delaying its 2027 calendar announcement until autumn to account for potential disruptions caused by the conflict in the Middle East. President Stefano Domenicali confirmed that contingency plans are in place to maintain a 24-race schedule, while the sport continues to explore future expansion in Africa, South America, and Europe.
4 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP Grid Shift: Hamilton Penalized for Impeding Piastri
Lewis Hamilton has been demoted from second to fifth on the Hungarian GP grid after a three-place penalty for blocking Oscar Piastri during qualifying. The incident, attributed to a late radio call from the Ferrari pit wall, promotes Charles Leclerc to the front row.
3 Aug 2026
Formula 1 Silly Season: Verstappen and Alonso Decisions Loom
Formula 1's summer break has triggered intense speculation regarding the futures of Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso. Their decisions on whether to remain with their current teams will dictate the movement of several other drivers across the grid.
3 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP Grid Penalties Reshape Starting Order
Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli have received three-place grid penalties for the Hungarian Grand Prix, promoting Lando Norris to pole position. The penalties, issued for impeding and yellow flag infractions respectively, shuffle the top ten ahead of the final race before the summer break.
2 Aug 2026
George Russell Faces Power Unit Change After Hungarian GP Qualifying Leak
George Russell will start the Hungarian Grand Prix with a new power unit after a water leak caused by a kerb strike ended his qualifying session early. The Mercedes driver avoids a grid penalty, but the incident highlights ongoing reliability struggles within the team.
2 Aug 2026
Malaysia Returns to F1 Calendar for 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix
Malaysia will return to the Formula 1 calendar in October 2026 to host the Bahrain Grand Prix, replacing the postponed Middle Eastern event. The race at Sepang will be part of a triple-header, though uncertainty remains regarding the final two rounds of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
1 Aug 2026
Lewis Hamilton rues 'mistakes' after Hungarian GP penalty
Lewis Hamilton finished fifth at the Hungarian GP after a pit-lane speeding penalty and a disputed pit stop strategy. The result extends Kimi Antonelli's championship lead to 50 points as F1 enters the summer break.
1 Aug 2026
2026 Formula 1 Driver Contracts: Who is Locked In and Who Faces Uncertainty
A comprehensive look at the contract status of the 2026 Formula 1 grid, highlighting long-term commitments for drivers like Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, alongside those facing critical performance evaluations for 2027.
31 Jul 2026
Technical Failure at Hungarian GP Sparks Criticism of Blue Flag Protocols
A failure in the electronic blue flag system at the Hungarian GP led to a collision between Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz, prompting criticism from team principals Toto Wolff and Andrea Stella regarding race management protocols.