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Ollie Bearman has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty for ignoring red flags in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix’s third free practice session, which coincided with his pitlane crash.Bearman lost control of his Haas and hit the wall on the entry into the pitlane in FP3, while pitting for a red flag produced by Gabriel Bortoleto’s accident as he suffered a snap through the Maggotts and …Keep reading

Charles Leclerc headlined a twice red-flagged final Formula 1 practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix, as tiny margins among the frontrunners set the scene for a closely fought battle for pole.Just 0.108s separated the top four as Leclerc dispatched the McLarens on his final flyer of the session, although Lewis Hamilton’s final attempt to herald a five-way qualifying battle for pole …Keep reading

This article is in partnership with adidas.George Russell has been sporting a new look during particularly warm races this Formula 1 season. Mercedes’ outfitter adidas developed an eye-catching cooling product for Russell and his team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, which the pair has been wearing on the starting grid.The metallic-hued cooling vest system, affectionately dubbed the ‘space …Keep reading

While McLaren looks like the team to beat at this weekend’s Formula 1 British Grand Prix, the improved performance of Ferrari has piqued the attention of its rivals.Following a considerable upgrade to its floor ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix, Ferrari has shown improvements, and both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have been pleased with the results.Leclerc split the McLarens by …Keep reading

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has acknowledged the 2026 Formula 1 season could be challenging for the squad, but says Red Bull’s in-house engine programme will pay off as it aims to keep Max Verstappen.Verstappen’s future has been the subject of plenty of speculation despite his 2028 Red Bull contract, with the Dutchman’s camp having had renewed conversations with Mercedes on the future …Keep reading

George Russell believes that Mercedes is at the “mercy of the weather” as the team attempts to recapture its form from last year’s British Grand Prix – in which Lewis Hamilton secured his 104th Formula 1 victory.Mercedes’ performance shortfall in warmer conditions has been well documented over the past two seasons, and the 40C track temperatures had started to push the team away from the front …Keep reading

Zak Brown has every right to feel smug at the moment. The McLaren CEO not only has a car dominating the Formula 1 season but also two settled drivers committed to the project for the long term.As rivals Mercedes and Red Bull are pulled into public conversations regarding the futures of George Russell and Max Verstappen respectively, Brown can watch on knowing Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris …Keep reading

International karting drivers are in action today, Saturday 5 July, for the second round of the WSK Euro Series – the decisive event which will crown champions in the OK, OKJ, OK-N, OK-N Junior, MINI Gr.3, and MINI U10 categories.Drivers from 53 countriesThe atmosphere on track is already red-hot, and the presence of drivers from 53 different countries across all five continents is a …Keep reading

Sebastien Buemi has reclaimed his Formula E podium finish from the Jakarta E-Prix last time out after the Envision Racing driver’s penalty was reversed by the FIA.It means Nico Muller has been denied a maiden podium for Andretti and his first since Valencia in April 2021. The decision was confirmed on Friday by motorsport’s governing body the FIA, who stated that upon further …Keep reading

Max Verstappen was left bemoaning a “bad day” at the office for the Red Bull Formula 1 squad following Friday practice at the British Grand Prix – as boss Christian Horner promised new “tools” to help keep the Dutchman happy.With speculation continuing over Verstappen’s future, Horner batted away questions of whether he could lose the reigning world champion to Mercedes from next …Keep reading