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Multiple F1 drivers, including Max Verstappen, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Charles Leclerc, have weighed in on Carlos Sainz's proposed rule that the FIA hand out a grid penalty for interrupting a qualifying session

F1 drivers react to Sainz’s proposal to punish triggering of yellow or red flags in qualifying with a grid penalty

Senjuti Jash21 hours ago20 hours ago013 mins

Grand Prix Drivers’ Association co-director Carlos Sainz declared ahead of the 2026 British GP that he is in favour of punishing drivers who bring out yellow or red flags in F1 qualifying sessions with an automatic grid penalty—leading to fellow racers like Max Verstappen, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, and Charles Leclerc weighing in on the…

FIA promotes its Road Safety Index at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, recognising firms advancing safety in transport and logistics now.

FIA highlights Road Safety Index at 6 Hours of São Paulo

Karishma Persad5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

The FIA will use the 6 Hours of São Paulo to promote road safety beyond the boundaries of the Autódromo José Carlos Pace. During the Brazilian round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), the governing body will highlight companies that have gained certification through the FIA Road Safety Index, as reported by Motorsport.com. The…

Williams, Carlos Sainz, F1, British GP, Charles Leclerc

Sainz worried Williams’ updates not working after tough 2026 F1 British GP

Darshan Chokhani1 week ago1 week ago06 mins

Carlos Sainz worried that updates are not working for Williams despite the mega start and car weight loss, after another tough run in F1 British GP. It was a rapid start from Williams’ Sainz in 2026 F1 British GP last weekend at Silverstone. After having started from 15th on the grid, the Spaniard shot up…

Gasly rues operational errors by Alpine in 2026 F1 British GP amid performance lack

Darshan Chokhani1 week ago20 hours ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly is fine to score double points in F1 British GP, but felt Alpine let down operationally which cost them more points in tight midfield fight. Having had a good run at the start of the F1 2026 season, Alpine has fallen back behind Racing Bulls in the fight for fifth in the constructors’…

Goodyear has renewed its FIA three-star environmental accreditation after sustainability progress across its racing operations.

Goodyear secures renewed FIA environmental accreditation after LMGT3 progress

Karishma Persad1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

WEC LMGT3 tyre supplier Goodyear has renewed its three-star rating in the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme, securing the highest possible recognition from motorsport’s governing body, having first achieved the three-star accreditation in 2024. Two years later, the renewal highlights its continued sustainability work across racing operations, tyre development, manufacturing, logistics and trackside activity. The FIA’s…

Toto Wolff, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, F1, British GP, Mercedes

Wolff assesses 2026 F1 British GP strategy of Antonelli until untimely freak problem

Darshan Chokhani1 week ago1 week ago04 mins

Toto Wolff didn’t think Kimi Antonelli would have chased Charles Leclerc in F1 British GP, as he adds on the unfortunate misery that hit him. It was going on programme for Mercedes in 2026 F1 British GP, at least on the side of Antonelli. The team delayed his pit stop and decided to use the…

Max Verstappen, Laurent Mekies, F1, British GP, Red Bull

Verstappen on rear wing issue in 2026 F1 British GP; Red Bull boss Mekies says different failure to Austria

Darshan Chokhani1 week ago1 week ago010 mins

Max Verstappen wanted to start 2026 F1 British GP from pitlane due to potential danger, but Red Bull ruled it out, as they are hit with a different problem on rear wing. It didn’t take long to see Red Bull’s Verstappen suffer another high-speed crash due to a potential rear wing failure. He had one…

Frederic Vasseur, Toto Wolff, F1, Mercedes, Ferrari, British GP

Vasseur miffed by allegations of F1 cheating by Wolff on regular updates from Ferrari

Darshan Chokhani2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Fred Vasseur feels it is ironic from Toto Wolff to question about Ferrari’s Cost Cap spending, after the Mercedes F1 chief raised surprise. Following the Austrian GP, Mercedes F1 chief Wolff put out a surprise note regarding the string of upgrades that Ferrari has managed since the start of 2026 season. It is not just…

Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen, F1, McLaren

Norris, Piastri and Verstappen react to McLaren F1 rumours about the Dutchman

Darshan Chokhani2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Speaking on British GP media day, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are not too worried with rumours about Max Verstappen talking with McLaren F1 Team, as the Dutchman says he is happy to see upward Red Bull. After host of rumours about Verstappen supposedly joining Mercedes in the last few seasons, the latest round of…

Alexander Albon, F1, Williams, Austrian GP, British GP

Albon realistic about Silverstone updates after “very slow” 2026 F1 Austrian GP

Darshan Chokhani2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Alex Albon realistic about Silverstone updates, that it will only get them to closer to Haas and not takeover midfield, after another disappointing outing in 2026 F1 Austrian GP. While Williams’ teammate Carlos Sainz retired due to another power unit issue, Albon managed to see the chequered flag in F1 Austrian GP, albeit only 17th…