Haas Says Rafael Camara Was Clear Choice After Portimao Test
Haas principal Ayao Komatsu says Rafael Camara's speed and feel in an August Portimao TPC shootout made the 21-year-old Brazilian the clear pick for 2027.
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Brazilian Rafael Camara to Join Haas for 2027 F1 Debut
Haas has signed Brazilian F2 championship leader Rafael Camara for his Formula 1 debut in 2027 after beating three rivals in evaluation tests at Portimao.
Kimi Antonelli Set to Break Vettel's Youngest Champion Record in Austin
Kimi Antonelli leads with 340 points and can clinch the F1 title at COTA, breaking Sebastian Vettel's youngest champion record at 20 years and 61 days old.
Max Verstappen Set for GT World Challenge Europe Debut at Portimao
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen will debut in GT World Challenge Europe at Portimao, sharing the No. 3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the three-hour finale.
Laurent Mekies Signs Long-Term Red Bull Deal Through 2031
Laurent Mekies has signed a long-term extension to remain Red Bull team principal through 2031 after taking over from Christian Horner last July.
Christian Horner Says Too Much Influence Led to Red Bull Exit
Christian Horner says Red Bull perceived he had too much influence before his July 2025 sacking, reflecting on life after Dietrich Mateschitz's death.
Brundle Questions Hamilton's Bizarre Singapore Strategy Call
Martin Brundle questioned Lewis Hamilton's bizarre Singapore GP strategy after the Ferrari driver ignored a VSC pit call and slid from podium contention to P6 on a 44-lap soft stint.
McLaren Admits Car Handling Fix Must Wait Until 2027
McLaren principal Andrea Stella says fundamental car handling issues cannot be fixed until the all-new MCL41 in 2027, with Norris and Piastri forced to adapt.
Rwanda Signs 10-Year Deal to Host F1 African Grand Prix
Formula 1 signs 10-year deal with Rwanda for the African Grand Prix at a new Bugesera circuit, marking the sport's first race in Africa since 1993.
F1 Signs Historic 10-Year Rwanda Deal for African Grand Prix
Formula 1 will return to Africa from 2030 on a historic 10-year Rwanda deal for a new Bugesera circuit near Kigali, its first race on the continent since 1993.
Norris-Piastri Singapore Crash Tests McLaren Papaya Rules
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the last lap in Singapore, sparking questions over papaya rules as Max Verstappen swept the weekend.
Leclerc Admits Battery Error Cost Shot at Singapore GP Win
Charles Leclerc says misreading Max Verstappen's deployment issues and saving battery early may have cost him a chance to win the Singapore GP.
Lewis Hamilton Sent to FIA Medical Team After Singapore GP
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton was seen by the FIA medical team and excused from media duties after finishing sixth in the grueling Singapore Grand Prix.
Verstappen Wins Singapore GP, Antonelli Closes on F1 Title
Max Verstappen claimed his 73rd win at the Singapore GP while Kimi Antonelli stretched his lead to 102 points and can clinch his first title at the US GP.
Kimi Antonelli Hit by Late Brake Scare on Singapore Grid
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli suffered a frantic last-minute brake issue on the Singapore grid before making the formation lap from fourth.
Brundle Says McLaren Will Be Upset After Singapore Clash
Martin Brundle says McLaren will be upset after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided at Turn 5 on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint.
Verstappen Warns Red Bull: Horrendous Start Will Ruin Singapore GP
Max Verstappen says Red Bull's poor starts will cost him Sunday's Singapore GP despite winning the sprint on Saturday after George Russell crashed out.
Norris Defends Piastri Move After Singapore Sprint Collision
Lando Norris says his Turn 5 move on Oscar Piastri was on after McLaren teammates collided on the final lap of the Singapore sprint.
Verstappen Wins Singapore Sprint After Russell Crashes Out
Max Verstappen won the Singapore sprint after George Russell crashed out of the lead, as a late McLaren collision promoted Kimi Antonelli to fourth.
Russell Refuses to Blame Luck for 84-Point Gap to Antonelli
George Russell says poor performance, not bad luck, explains his 84-point deficit to Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli ahead of Singapore GP.
Singapore Sprint Debut Poses Unprecedented Challenge for F1 Drivers
Marina Bay hosts its first sprint weekend with afternoon practice and sprint clashing with cooler night qualifying, leaving F1 teams guessing on setup.
Christian Horner's £100.48M Red Bull Exit Payout Revealed
UK filings reveal Christian Horner received £100.48M in compensation for loss of office after his July 2025 exit from Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technologies.
Mercedes Confirms Russell Takes Older Spec for Singapore GP
Mercedes to split specs in Singapore as Kimi Antonelli keeps Malaysia upgrade and George Russell reverts to older package amid engine grid penalty.
FIA Reveals Findings Into Bahrain GP Software Bug Chaos
FIA says a 250kW wet-weather software bug caused power loss at Sepang, delaying the Bahrain GP by over 90 minutes and prompting fixes for Singapore.
Helmut Marko Calls Sepang F1 Software Failure Shameful
Former Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko called F1's Sepang software failure shameful after a formation-lap bug forced an FIA emergency patch under red flags.
George Russell Set for Singapore GP Grid Penalty After Sepang Failure
Mercedes driver George Russell will take a grid penalty at the Singapore Grand Prix after a power unit failure ended his run to third place at Sepang.
Mekies Says Red Bull Win Caps Revival But Mercedes Edge Remains
Laurent Mekies says Red Bull's first win of 2026 reflects steady gains from over a second off the pace, but warns matching Mercedes everywhere remains difficult.
Andrea Stella Says F1 Must Avoid Sepang Repeat But Accept Glitches
McLaren chief Andrea Stella says F1 must avoid a repeat of Sepang's software bug that aborted the wet start, but accepts occasional glitches under current rules.
Leclerc Recovers to Fourth After Ferrari Slick Gamble Backfires
Charles Leclerc recovered to fourth at the Bahrain GP after Ferrari's slick-tire gamble dropped him to last before a Lap 3 pit stop and Lap 6 Safety Car sparked his fightback.
Slick Tyre Gamble Hurts McLaren and Ferrari at Sepang
McLaren and Ferrari gambled on slick dry tyres for the delayed restart at Sepang, with Ferrari on softs, as intermediates proved the right call.
Verstappen Slams Sepang Shambles as F1 Drivers Demand Answers
Max Verstappen led driver criticism after software failures delayed the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang by 100 minutes, with drivers calling the 2026 regulations too complex.
George Russell Laughs Off Bad Luck as F1 Title Slips Away
Mercedes' George Russell called his late power unit failure at Sepang laughable after surging from seventh to second before his F1 title hopes faded.
Verstappen and Red Bull Avoid First Winless Year Since 2015
Max Verstappen and Red Bull secured their first win of 2026 in Malaysia, avoiding a first winless season since 2015 a week after a near-miss in Baku.
Verstappen Takes Malaysia Pole After Red Bull Paper Car Jibe
Max Verstappen bounces back from P6 at Monza and 'paper car' criticism to take pole in Malaysia as Red Bull finds pace despite unresolved degradation issue.
Hamilton Hails Alonso's Pure Talent After Aston Martin Extension
Lewis Hamilton hailed Fernando Alonso's pure talent after the two-time champion signed an Aston Martin extension keeping him in F1 until at least 2027.
Sepang's Rough Surface Leaves F1 Over Four Seconds Off Pirelli Pace
F1's one-off return to Malaysia saw Friday practice at Sepang run over four seconds slower than Pirelli simulations due to extremely rough sandpaper tarmac.
Mercedes Unveils First Major W17 Upgrade Amid Title Lead
Mercedes has introduced its first major W17 upgrade in five months at Sepang ahead of the Bahrain GP, holding a 160-point lead after six wins in ten races.
Audi Unveils New Hinwil F1 Campus Plan Through 2030
Audi plans a new Hinwil campus less than 1km from its current base, redeveloping the existing factory as its manufacturing and windtunnel centre through 2030.
Toyota Denies 2027 WEC Deal for Esteban Ocon After Haas Exit
Toyota denies a 2027 WEC deal with Esteban Ocon after Haas confirmed it will end its partnership with the 30-year-old Frenchman after the 2026 season amid speculation over his future.
Honda Secretly Debuted Second F1 ADUO Upgrade in Madrid
Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe reveals Honda's second ADUO power unit upgrade debuted at the Spanish GP in Madrid, focused on the turbocharger.
Naomi Schiff: Antonelli Has Spooked Himself in Title Fight
Naomi Schiff says Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli has 'spooked himself' under title pressure after his lead was cut from 81 to 66 points by George Russell in Baku.
Mercedes Unveils Special Petronas Livery for Malaysia Return
Mercedes will run a one-off green-and-black W17 livery for Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell to celebrate Petronas at F1's Sepang return.
Fernando Alonso Extends Aston Martin Contract Into 2027
Fernando Alonso will continue with Aston Martin into the 2027 Formula 1 campaign, ending speculation as his previous deal was set to expire at the end of 2026.
Williams' Baku B-Spec Upgrade Brings Mixed Fortunes
Williams reached Q3 for the first time in 2026 in Baku with its B-spec upgrade, scoring points for the first time since Monaco despite mixed results.
Ferrari Backs Fred Vasseur Amid Christian Horner Links
Ferrari has publicly backed Fred Vasseur amid speculation linking Christian Horner to the team principal role, insisting it has full confidence in its leadership.
McLaren Set for Historic $1 Billion Revenue Milestone
McLaren Racing is projected to become the first F1 team to surpass $1B in annual revenue, with 2025 accounts set to show £588m, per Sky News.
Bottas Says System Confusion Caused Late Baku Crash
Valtteri Bottas says a power unit system confusion after running wide at Turn 1 triggered brake failure and his Turn 15 crash on the penultimate lap in Baku.
George Russell Wins as Baku GP Delivers Chaotic Lap 36 Brawl
George Russell heads winners after Baku's two-part Azerbaijan GP on the streets of Baku turned on a pair of safety cars and a chaotic lap 36 restart melee.
George Russell Dominates Baku GP as Hadjar Takes Podium Return
George Russell dominated the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from pole ahead of Max Verstappen, with Isack Hadjar third on his return from a wrist injury after missing three races.
Corinna Schumacher Shares Touching Memories in New Netflix Film
Corinna Schumacher shares intimate memories of Michael Schumacher in Netflix's 'Schumacher '94: The Birth of a Legend' as family remains private since 2013 accident.
Russell Tops Verstappen in Baku FP1 as Antonelli Hits Trouble
George Russell led Max Verstappen in Azerbaijan GP first practice as championship leader Kimi Antonelli stopped with a hydraulic leak in Baku.
Antonelli Calls Verstappen Unknown Quantity in Title Chase
Andrea Kimi Antonelli labels Max Verstappen an unknown quantity ahead of the Azerbaijan GP as the Mercedes leader holds an 81-point title advantage.
F1 2027 Grid Takes Shape as Top Teams Lock In Driver Line-Ups
McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari confirm key deals for 2027 as the F1 grid takes shape, with several midfield seats still undecided for next season.
Doriane Pin Sets Five-Year Target for Formula 1 Race Seat
Mercedes development driver and 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin says she aims to secure a Formula 1 race seat within five years in Mercedes interview.
Rosberg Warns Antonelli His Mind Is Biggest Title Threat
Nico Rosberg warns Mercedes leader Kimi Antonelli his biggest title rival is his own mind, despite an 81-point lead with nine races left.
George Russell Concedes F1 Title Fight After Spanish GP Blow
George Russell admits his 2026 F1 title hopes are all but over after finishing fifth in Spain, now 81 points behind Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli.
Red Bull Updates Isack Hadjar Recovery Before Baku Return
Red Bull says Isack Hadjar's wrist recovery is on track with a simulator test planned before Baku as Liam Lawson impresses in stand-in role.
Vettel and Bottas Headline Race of Champions New Zealand Debut
Four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel and Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas headline the Race of Champions' historic first visit to New Zealand at Wellington's Hnry Stadium in January.
Stella: Norris Lost Madring Win Due to Impossible Overtaking
McLaren principal Andrea Stella says Lando Norris lost the Spanish GP at Madrid's Madring after a VSC timing and impossible overtaking denied him victory.
Freddie Slater to Step Up to Formula 2 With Invicta in 2027
Audi F1 junior Freddie Slater will step up to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing in 2027 after finishing as Formula 3 runner-up with Trident.
Norris Calls VSC Rule Unfair After Losing Spanish GP Win
Lando Norris says he was 'insanely unlucky' to lose the Spanish GP win after VSC timing allowed Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen to pit and pass him in Madrid.
Kimi Antonelli's Viral Moment With Father After Spanish GP Win
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli shared a viral, precious moment with father Marco after his eighth F1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix on the grid with a red carnation.
Antonelli Extends F1 Lead to 81 Points With Spanish GP Win
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish GP at the Madring for his eighth victory of 2026, stretching his championship lead to 81 points over Mercedes teammate George Russell.
Antonelli Wins Spanish GP as Norris Loses Out on VSC Timing
Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring after Lando Norris lost the lead under a lap-15 virtual safety car, extending his championship lead.
Piastri Brands Madring Qualifying 'Shocking' After P7 Behind Norris
Oscar Piastri labelled his Spanish GP qualifying 'shocking' and 'messy' after taking P7 at Madring while McLaren teammate Lando Norris claimed pole.
Lando Norris Takes Stunning Madrid Pole With Masterpiece Lap
Lando Norris snatched Spanish GP pole at Madrid's new Madring by 0.011s over Kimi Antonelli with a lap McLaren boss Andrea Stella called a masterpiece.
Verstappen Responds as FIA ADUO Verdict Leaves Red Bull Without Token
FIA confirmed after Zandvoort that every F1 manufacturer earned an ADUO token except Red Bull Ford Powertrains, prompting response from Max Verstappen at Monza.
Russell Leads Verstappen in Spanish GP Long-Run Pace Analysis
George Russell topped long-run pace in Friday practice for the Spanish GP, 0.13s clear of Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli third on adjusted times.
Russell Warns Madrid Has Less Margin Than Monaco After Topping FP1
George Russell topped Spanish GP first practice at Madrid's new Madring and warned the high-speed street circuit offers even less margin than Monaco.
Lewis Hamilton Denies Seeking Ferrari Priority Over Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton says he is not seeking preferential treatment at Ferrari over Charles Leclerc, urging teamwork to maximize results in the 2026 F1 title fight.
Charles Leclerc Says Vision Issue After Monza Crash Was Brief
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc says his eyesight problem after his lap-two Parabolica crash at Monza was 'very short' in his third retirement of 2026.
Russell Concedes Title Fight as Antonelli Leads by 66 Points
George Russell has all but conceded the 2026 F1 title, trailing Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by 66 points with 10 rounds left despite entering as favourite.
Leclerc Injury Concern Puts Ferrari Substitutes in Spotlight
Charles Leclerc's injuries after his Italian GP shunt have Ferrari on standby in Madrid, recalling 11 previous in-season driver changes in team history.
Ukraine Urges FIA President to Sanction Russia Over Offices
Ukraine's motorsport federation has called on FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem to sanction Russia for opening offices in occupied parts of Ukraine.
Madrid's Madring Set for 57-Lap Spanish Grand Prix Debut
Madrid begins a 10-year run as host of the Spanish Grand Prix with a new 57-lap Madring circuit replacing biennial Barcelona in Formula 1's latest urban push.
Verstappen on New Red Bull Contract, McLaren Talks and 'Numb' Cars
Max Verstappen discusses his new Red Bull deal, McLaren rumors, and the challenges of driving 'numb' F1 cars in exclusive BBC interview.
Kimi Antonelli Wins Italian GP in Folklore Drive for Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli produced a drive for the ages to win the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, leaving Mercedes teammate George Russell's title hopes in tatters.
Isack Hadjar Sidelined for Spanish Grand Prix; Liam Lawson Steps In
Isack Hadjar will miss the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix due to a wrist injury, with Liam Lawson continuing his stint at Red Bull in his place.
Lando Norris Reflects on Intense McLaren Battle at Italian Grand Prix
Lando Norris addresses his late-race battle with teammate Oscar Piastri at the Italian Grand Prix, labeling the intense maneuver as fair racing.
Former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone Arrested at Airport in Portugal
Former Formula 1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone was taken into custody at a Portuguese airport following the discovery of a shotgun in his possession.
Ferrari Admits Power Deficit Remains Despite ADUO 2 Upgrades
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur acknowledges that the Scuderia continues to trail Mercedes in engine power despite utilizing ADUO 2 development opportunities.
Kimi Antonelli Extends F1 Championship Lead With Monza Victory
Kimi Antonelli solidified his position at the top of the Formula 1 standings after a resilient fightback victory at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Lewis Hamilton Rules Out Ferrari Title Priority Over Charles Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton has dismissed the prospect of Ferrari prioritizing him over teammate Charles Leclerc in the current Formula 1 championship battle.
Hamilton Calls for Clarity After Ferrari Clash at Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton demands clearer team rules following a collision with Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc during the opening lap of the Italian Grand Prix.