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GT and endurance racer Cédric Sbirrazzuoli died on Thursday, 20 August, on his 39th birthday, prompting tributes from across the motorsport community. Across a career spanning more than two decades, Sbirrazzuoli competed in an extensive range of GT and endurance championships, building particularly strong associations with AF Corse and Ferrari. His career took him through…
Lewis Hamilton stated he’s pleased with the progress Ferrari has made so far this year, praising the positive atmosphere within the team as the second half of the F1 season gets underway this weekend at the 2026 Dutch GP. Asked to reflect on the first half of the season, Hamilton acknowledged that Ferrari has made…
Charles Leclerc has opened up about what his expectations are for the 2026 Dutch GP, whether the rain would benefit Ferrari, his impression of their many upgrades so far, and how confident he is about his wet-weather driving skills this weekend. After overcoming a multi-race slump that saw him struggle with brake issues and endure…
Aston Martin has taken the next step in the development of its Valkyrie Hypercar after completing an extensive test at Silverstone with a development version of the car. Aston Martin THOR Team drivers Harry Tincknell and Ross Gunn shared the 6.5-litre V12-powered prototype as the manufacturer evaluated several technical developments and gathered data that could…
Liam Lawson will be driving for Red Bull for the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, replacing Isack Hadjar who suffered a wrist injury. Reserve driver and former starter for both teams, Yuki Tsunoda, will take Lawson’s place in the Racing Bull this weekend. During Thursday’s print media session, Lawson discussed how he’s feeling ahead of this…
Heading into the 2026 Dutch GP weekend, Team Principal Laurent Mekies and Max Verstappen have shared their thoughts on the Dutchman’s renewal, what the new contract signifies for the future of the Milton Keynes outfit, and whether the four-time world champion would end his F1 career with Red Bull. Given that they sit fourth in…
Ahead of the Dutch GP, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon spoke in print media sessions about renewing with Williams F1 into the 2027 season. While the Thai’s deal is only for next year, the Spaniard has a multi-year one sorted. It has been a dreadful season for Williams and will not be getting better from…
Yuki Tsunoda will return to Formula 1 with Racing Bulls at the 2026 F1 Dutch GP as Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury prompts a temporary reshuffle across Red Bull’s two teams. Red Bull confirmed on Wednesday that Hadjar would miss the Zandvoort weekend after sustaining the injury during the summer shutdown. Liam Lawson will step up…
Oliver Bearman has reflected on the role Formula 2 (F2) played in his development, highlighting the lessons, victories, and relationships that helped shape his journey towards Formula 1 (F1). The Briton spent two seasons with PREMA Racing in the championship, collecting eight victories before making the step up to Formula 1. Across those campaigns, Bearman…
Oracle Red Bull Racing have confirmed that Max Verstappen will remain with the team until the end of the 2030 F1 season. The four-time World Champion has extended one of the most successful partnerships in modern Formula 1 history, committing his future to Red Bull as the team continues into its next era. Verstappen joined…
