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.
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See all- ▪Verstappen Slams Sepang Shambles as F1 Drivers Demand Answers
- ▪Lando Norris Takes Stunning Madrid Pole With Masterpiece Lap
- ▪George Russell Concedes F1 Title Fight After Spanish GP Blow
- ▪Antonelli Extends F1 Lead to 81 Points With Spanish GP Win
- ▪Kimi Antonelli Set to Break Vettel's Youngest Champion Record in Austin
- ▪Christian Horner's £100.48M Red Bull Exit Payout Revealed
- ▪Verstappen and Red Bull Avoid First Winless Year Since 2015
- ▪George Russell Dominates Baku GP as Hadjar Takes Podium Return
- ▪Verstappen Wins Singapore GP, Antonelli Closes on F1 Title
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.