Piastri deserved British GP penalty, surprised Russell didn’t get the same in Canada
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner felt Oscar Piastri’s safety car penalty at the British Grand Prix proved George Russell should have been hit with a similar punishment last month in Canada. Piastri was handed a 10-second time penalty after braking heavily behind the safety car while leading Sunday’s rain-affected race at Silverstone, leading to […]
Norris’ British GP celebrations cut short after being hit in fence accident
Lando Norris missed the traditional post-race celebrations with fans on the home straight at the British Grand Prix after a photographer accidentally fell on him from the debris fencing lining the pitstraight. The McLaren driver was attempting to climb up the fencing to celebrate with a packed crowd of excited fans following his first home Grand […]
How F1 and LEGO came together for an iconic British GP podium moment
It was always going to be difficult for LEGO to top its Miami Grand Prix pre-race parade, where it built drivable replicas of all 10 Formula 1 cars and put them in the hands of the best drivers in the world. It was a spectacle the likes of which F1 had never seen before, which […]
Leclerc launches heavy self-criticism after poor F1 British GP qualifying
Charles Leclerc slammed his qualifying form across the 2025 Formula 1 season after an underwhelming performance ahead of the British Grand Prix left him starting sixth for Sunday’s race. The Ferrari driver has not once taken pole in the 12 rounds so far this year, despite previously forging a reputation as a very strong qualifier after picking up […]
How Verstappen swept to pole over Piastri in a thrilling Silverstone shootout
An interesting moment unfurled within the media pen as qualifying for the British Grand Prix entered its dying stages. After his media obligations, Q2 eliminee Isack Hadjar stayed behind to watch the final moments in a thrilling shootout for pole. Oscar Piastri sat atop the perch after his final run, albeit having set the pace […]
‘Embarrassing for Mercedes if we were ahead’
Red Bull’s Christian Horner has acknowledged the 2026 Formula 1 season could be challenging, but says the squad’s in-house engine programme will pay off amid attempts to keep Max Verstappen. Verstappen’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation despite his Red Bull contract running until 2028, with the Dutchman’s camp having had renewed […]
Hamilton says Ferrari «in the mix» after impressive practice pace at British GP
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari is “in the mix” at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after a competitive showing at Silverstone on Friday. Hamilton led the way in FP1 before taking third in Friday’s second practice session behind Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, as Ferrari looks to be McLaren’s closest rival both in qualifying laps […]
Norris beats Leclerc and Hamilton to top FP2
Lando Norris went fastest in a gusty Formula 1 British Grand Prix FP2 session, where the McLaren driver eclipsed the two Ferraris with a healthy margin to close out Friday practice. Ambient temperatures had risen marginally in the break between FP1 and FP2, rising by around 2C, although the track remained stable at around 38C. […]
Alpine F1 confirms Steve Nielsen as managing director
The Alpine Formula 1 team has completed the signing of Steve Nielsen, who will take up the role of managing director at the Enstone squad. As previously reported by Autosport, Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore had identified his former Benetton and Renault colleague and respected paddock veteran Nielsen as the ideal replacement for Oliver Oakes as a […]