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- On this day: Michael Schumacher wins… and stuns tifosi with F1 retirement10 September 2006 was one of the more consequential days in Formula 1 history, as title contender and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher announced his retirement. The Ferrari hero did so moments after the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Pole position had eluded the Ferrari hero by just 0.002s
- Five things to look out for at the F1 Spanish GPFormula 1 will welcome a new host of the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend as the Madring will make its debut on the outskirts of Spain’s capital city. It is replacing previous Spanish GP holder Barcelona, which is still on the F1 calendar but under a new name having hosted its 2026 race in June - won
- What Jacques Villeneuve really learned from Gilles: "I can do this, you can’t"When stars die young, they inevitably become trapped in the popular consciousness in a state of eternal youth, embodying romanticised notions of heroic nobility and sacrifice. For motor racing fans, Gilles Villeneuve’s spectacular and aggressive style came to represent the epitome of what a racing d
- “Even a small mistake can cost you a lot” – How Madring will challenge F1 driversFerrari Formula 1 junior Tuukka Taponen has described the new Madring circuit as “quite physical” and “very demanding”, explaining how tough perfection is to reach there. Taponen and other Formula 3 drivers were out on track for a two-day test at Madrid’s new circuit on 24-25 August, and the scale o
- Red Bull signs Kimi Raikkonen’s son as junior driverRobin Raikkonen, the son of 2007 Formula 1 world champion Kimi, has been signed to the Red Bull Junior Team. Raikkonen was born on 27 January 2015 and has been active in karting since 2022, having competed in the Rotax Max Challenge, first in Switzerland, then across Europe. He also took part in the
- Charles Leclerc to avoid F1 Spanish GP engine penalty despite Monza crashCharles Leclerc managed to avoid engine damage in his high-speed crash at Monza so will not receive a grid penalty for this weekend’s Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver retired on lap two of the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after losing control of his car through the Parabolic at more
- What to expect from F1's newest race as Madring debutsMadrid's 10-year tenure of the Spanish Grand Prix, taking over the moniker from the now biennial Barcelona race, is Formula 1's latest effort to bring its series to urban population centres. It does so for 57 laps on a two-headed monster of a circuit that will take drivers and teams some time to wra
- Kimi Antonelli like “AI agent" that's always getting better, according to Toto WolffMercedes boss Toto Wolff admits that even he has been surprised by the rapid growth shown by Kimi Antonelli over the course of the 2026 Formula 1 season, likening him to an "AI agent" that is always improving. The 20-year-old Italian is in just his second F1 season after being fast-tracked to the to
- McLaren to "review" racing between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri following Italian GPAfter Lando Norris was heard accusing team-mate Oscar Piastri of forcing him off-track in the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, McLaren admits it will “review” its terms of engagement when the two drivers face one another on track. In Sunday’s 53-lap race at Monza, Piastri started sixth while Norris lin
- Ferrari’s ADUO 2 upgrade is no “game changer” for Haas eitherOliver Bearman says Ferrari’s ADUO 2 engine upgrade represents “a much smaller step” than Haas’ updated Formula 1 chassis. The Prancing Horse introduced its second and final power unit upgrade of the 2026 season, courtesy of the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system, with one such
- Juan Pablo Montoya: Mercedes should have double-stacked George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at MonzaFormer Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes compromised George Russell's Italian Grand Prix by not double-stacking its drivers under the virtual safety car. Mercedes secured a 1-2 finish at Monza led by home hero Kimi Antonelli, who recovered from 19th on the grid to become the firs
- Isack Hadjar to sit out third F1 race in Madrid as Yuki Tsunoda returnsRed Bull has confirmed Isack Hadjar will require more time to recover from his wrist injury, which will see the Frenchman sit out his third consecutive grand prix at this weekend's Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid. Liam Lawson will return to the RB22 to partner Max Verstappen, while Yuki Tsuno
- Lando Norris: Oscar Piastri move complaint made "in the heat of the moment" in Italian GPMcLaren's Lando Norris accepted his Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix battle with Oscar Piastri, that saw him dip two wheels on the grass was "fair". Piastri and Norris converged on each other towards the end of the 53-lap race, with Piastri unable to keep Max Verstappen behind for fourth while Norris wo
- Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone reportedly arrested for travelling with shotgun in PortugalFormer Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone was reportedly arrested in Portugal for allegedly carrying a shotgun, according to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha. The 95-year-old was reportedly detained after his private jet landed at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais, an airfield located just outside Lisbon. T
- Kimi Antonelli sends emotional message to fans after "indescribable" Italian GP victoryMercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has described his Italian Grand Prix victory as a "dream come true" in a message shared with his fans after becoming the first home driver to win at Monza since 1966. Antonelli recovered from an engine penalty that dropped him to 19th on the grid to win Sunday's race.
- Ferrari bosses must step in after Lewis Hamilton-Charles Leclerc Monza clash, says former driverFormer Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Ferrari's senior management must step in and establish clear driver boundaries following a difficult Italian Grand Prix that involved a clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on the opening lap. The Maranello outfit endured a miserable ho
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