June 20, 2025

Work is ongoing around the clock as organisers of Madrid’s 2026 Spanish Grand Prix are bullish on their chances of getting Formula 1’s latest venue ready in time – in the face of local resistance.Just over a month ago, construction began on the Madring circuit. The track is set to make its F1 debut next September, using a hybrid of existing streets and a purpose-built road course section …Keep reading

The hot topic at Mugello for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix is brakes. With Francesco Bagnaia’s much-publicised change in brake disc specification on Sunday in Aragon, there has been plenty of discussion about the improvement in feeling that comes with selecting a larger disc size.However, increasing the diameter of a rider’s brake discs isn’t a silver bullet that unlocks performance, and …Keep reading

Sometimes, Formula 1 needs a hint of acidity to cut through some of its more cloying elements; a little lemon sorbet, perhaps, or a raspberry coulis.The addition of Cadillac to the grid in 2026 has partially offered that, although recent weeks have felt like one of the troughs in the many waves of information from the team. We know it’ll be running Ferrari powertrains until its own project is …Keep reading

Red Bull’s decision to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix drew widespread criticism, with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff branding it “petty” and “embarrassing.” The ensuing delay in confirming the race result drew negative reactions from both fans and the media alike.It took more than five and a half hours for George Russell’s victory to be officially confirmed by the …Keep reading

Rules can be as clear as you like, but the interpretation and enforcement of them will always introduce an element of subjectivity.That’s why the quality of officiating in Formula 1 regularly returns to the top of the agenda, rightly or – more often than not – wrongly.Some commentators have connected Derek Warwick’s suspension from his stewarding role ahead of the Canadian Grand …Keep reading