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Verstappen’s Nürburgring Dreams: From F1 Champion to GT3 Hopeful

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Formula 1 announce six new sprint races for 2026

Formula One has announced six sprint races for 2026, including all-new locations for the format in Canada, the Netherlands and Singapore.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / September 16

Silverstone to stage F1 sprint race in 2026

The British Grand Prix will be one of six sprint events on next year's Formula 1 calendar, along with Singapore.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / September 16

What does Antonelli need to do to turn fortunes around?

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

Max Verstappen News / Field Level Media / September 15

Max Verstappen cleared to race GT3s at Nordschleife

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Versatppen raced at Nurburgring Nordschleife over the weekend and obtained the permit necessary to get behind the wheel of a GT3 class car at the famed German track.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 15

Ferrari’s Hamilton Gamble: Why Vasseur Admits They Got It Wrong

The legendary Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was supposed to be seamless. After all, when you’re bringing in a seven-time world champion, expectations naturally soar through the stratosphere.

Formula One News / HITC / September 15

Ralf Schumacher claims Aston Martin allies harbour grudge towards Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso is eagerly anticipating the chance to drive an Aston Martin built by Adrian Newey next season, but Ralf Schumacher thinks there may be friction with one of the team’s key partners ahead of the 2026 campaign.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 15

Ralf Schumacher Warns Lewis Hamilton from ‘Annoying’ Tifosi at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has suffered from an extremely woeful debut season with Ferrari. The Briton has been unable to achieve even a podium finish, let alone a race win, in the first 16 races so far.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 15

F1 Pundit Insists McLaren Avoided ‘Mistrust’ for Lando Norris with Italian GP team orders

McLaren has been at the center of the spotlight since the driver swap fiasco at the Italian GP. Woking had to intervene and demand that Oscar Piastri give back the P2 spot to Lando Norris after the latter suffered from a botched pitstop.

Mattia Binotto News / Last Word On Sports / September 15

How Binotto is quietly strengthening Audi ahead of F1 2026

Since the 2026 regulations were announced, a series of common narratives have already emerged. Perhaps the most consistent is that Mercedes, renowned for their engine department, are expected to have the best power unit.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Max Verstappen’s Nurburgring Debut Earns Powerful Reaction From His Instructor

Max Verstappen has finally made his long-awaited debut at the Nurburgring, and it didn’t take long for the four-time world champion to leave a lasting

Franco Colapinto News / AutoRacing1.com / September 15

Formula 1 News: Fornaroli enters frame for Colapinto’s Alpine seat

(GMM) Speculation is intensifying about who will partner Pierre Gasly at Alpine in 2026, with several names now in the frame. Franco Colapinto has struggled to impress since being drafted … Read More

Toto Wolff News / AutoRacing1.com / September 15

Formula 1 News: Wolff won’t quit until Mercedes ‘winning again’

(GMM) Toto Wolff (pictured) has revealed just how close he came to walking away from Formula 1 five years ago. The 53-year-old Austrian told Germany’s motorsport-total.com that his original plan … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 15

Formula 1 News: ‘Little Prost’ nickname not a burden – Hadjar

(GMM) French rookie Isack Hadjar (pictured) says he is proud to be compared to Formula 1 legend Alain Prost. The 20-year-old Racing Bulls driver has enjoyed an impressive debut season, … Read More

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Formula 1 News: Russia GP axe was FOM’s call, says Ben Sulayem

(GMM) FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem (pictured) has insisted Formula 1’s governing body was not behind the decision to drop the Russian GP. Speaking to Sweden’s Expressen, the controversial head … Read More

Helmut Marko News / Motorsport / September 15

Helmut Marko: Now everything is possible for Red Bull after F1 Italian GP "rebirth"

As Red Bull conquered its worst 2024 Formula 1 circuit in Monza, Helmut Marko is hopeful the team can show well at its other weaker circuits like Singapore Red Bull Formula 1 advisor Helmut Marko believes the squad's turnaround at the Italian Grand Prix has unlocked the potential to succeed at its other weaker circuits on the 2025 calendar.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / September 15

How to follow Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the BBC

All the key BBC coverage details for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku, which takes place from 19-21 September.

Taylor Barnard News / Motorsport / September 15

DS Penske signs Barnard alongside Guenther for 2025-26 Formula E line-up

The Franco-American team has unveiled its line-up for the 2025-2026 season, with Taylor Barnard joining Maximilian Guenther to form one of the most promising duos on the grid DS Automobiles has always attracted the best drivers in Formula E, a specific discipline where experience counts.

Max Verstappen News / FirstSportz / September 15

Racing Icon Declares Max Verstappen ‘Surprised’ Red Bull Before Italian GP Win

Max Verstappen shocked the entire F1 paddock at the Italian GP. The Dutch driver broke his winless run to take the third win of the season. But Verstappen’s brilliance was not just limited to his Sunday drive.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 15

F1 Presenter Exposes Max Verstappen’s Aggressive Media Strategy

Max Verstappen is an old school racer. The Dutch driver is never afraid of speaking his mind in the F1 paddock. This has got the four-time world champion into trouble with the FIA in the past, but yet the Red Bull star has not really changed his approach.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Komatsu to Bearman: 'It’s Time to Lead the Charge at Haas'

The weight of expectation in Formula 1 is a heavy cloak, especially for a rookie. For Oliver Bearman, that pressure is being channeled into a clear directive from his Haas Team Principal, Ayao Komatsu.

Esteban Ocon News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Is Esteban Ocon Underestimating the Haas vs. Cadillac F1 Rivalry?

The Formula 1 grid is a pressure cooker of rivalries. We live for the drama of teammate battles, the strategic chess between top teams, and the desperate scramble for points in the midfield.

Franco Colapinto News / HITC / September 14

Alpine’s Flavio Briatore in talks with 11-DNF F1 outcast to replace Franco Colapinto

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas have signed with Cadillac for the 2026 F1 season, leading Flavio Briatore to reconsider his options as Alpine look at replacements for Franco Colapinto.