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Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli on Thursday at the 2026 F1 Belgian GP.
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Antonelli looks to bounce back and maximise Mercedes package at 2026 F1 Belgian GP after “frustrating” run of races

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

After a disappointing end to his Silverstone weekend, Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli will look to bounce back at the 2026 F1 Belgian GP. The British GP marked his second non-scoring weekend of the season and his second in three races, with both instances coming in circumstances largely outside of his control. Heading into the weekend,…

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Red Bull's Team Principal Laurent Mekies during the 2026 F1 British GP.
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Mekies praises Hadjar after “frustrating” front wing issues ruin 2026 F1 British GP chances

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Red Bull’s Team Principal Laurent Mekies opened up about the front wing issues that compromised Isack Hadjar’s race at the 2026 F1 British GP, with the Frenchman suffering an early loss of performance during Sunday’s race. With Hadjar losing significant front-end load, the 21 year-old had his front wing adjusted during his pit stop and…

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McLaren F1's Oscar Piastri during the 2026 F1 British GP.
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Piastri: McLaren F1 “need a pretty big step up” after lacklustre 2026 British GP

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

McLaren F1’s Oscar Piastri left the 2026 F1 British GP without the result he had hoped for at the team’s home race after a Lap 1 incident left him with front wing damage. Having pitted on the following lap, the Australian recovered to finish P11 but admitted after the race that McLaren still has significant…

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Mercedes F1's Kimi Antonelli claims his first Sprint Race victory at the 2026 F1 British GP.
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F1 | 2026 British GP | Sprint Race | Antonelli fends off Hamilton to claim victory; Norris completes podium

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Mercedes F1’s Kimi Antonelli claimed his first Sprint Race victory at the 2026 F1 British GP, full report below. Seven-time World Champion and nine-time British GP winner Lewis Hamilton dominated Friday’s running, topping both FP1 and Sprint Qualifying as he led Ferrari to the head of field. Not far behind the Briton, Kimi Antonelli finished…

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McLaren F1's Lando Norris during the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP.
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“I know what McLaren’s capable of”: Norris weighs in on MCL40 development ahead of 2026 F1 British GP

Yi Xing Lim012 mins

For the first time in his career, McLaren F1’s Lando Norris heads into his home race at the 2026 F1 British GP as the reigning race winner and World Champion. After delivering a wet-weather masterclass to claim victory in 2025, Norris became the twelfth British driver to win the British Grand Prix. While McLaren’s competitiveness…

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Red Bull Racing's Isack Hadjar during the 2026 F1 Austrian GP.
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Hadjar: RB22 upgrades showed “encouraging” signs of strong race pace at 2026 F1 Austrian GP

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar left the 2026 F1 Austrian GP pleased with the performance of the team’s upgrade package, as the Frenchman finished P6. Having qualified P8, he fought his way through the field to extend his points-scoring streak for four consecutive races. Despite teammate Max Verstappen finishing on the podium, Hadjar was encouraged by…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen during media day at the 2026 F1 Austrian GP.
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Verstappen hopeful RB22 upgrades can deliver better weekend at 2026 F1 Austrian GP

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen explained how the team is working towards returning to the front of the field, as they bring a substantial upgrade package to the race this weekend. For the four-time World Champion, the 2026 season has proved to be a difficult start, as the Dutchman…

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Aston Martin's Lance Stroll during the 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP
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Stroll: Aston Martin F1 need “big package” not “small incremental upgrades” to close gap to competitors

Yi Xing Lim03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Austrian GP, Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll discussed the team’s upcoming upgrade plans as they continue to struggle for pace against the rest of the field. The start of the 2026 F1 season has proved extremely difficult for Aston Martin and Honda, as they struggle to get to grips with the…

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Stella praises Fornaroli after FP1 debut at theBarcelona-Catalunya GP
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Stella hails Fornaroli as “an asset” to F1’s future following McLaren FP1 debut at 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP

Yi Xing Lim04 mins

McLaren F1 Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke highly of Leonardo Fornaroli following his first-ever FP1 outing with the team at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP. While the reigning Formula 2 Champion had previously taken part in TPC (testing of previous cars) outings with McLaren, the session marked his first experience driving a Formula 1 car during…

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