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Valtteri Bottas calls for Cadillac reliability fixes: 'We can't learn if we don't finish'

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 16:11
Valtteri Bottas says Cadillac must improve its poor Formula 1 reliability record after both he and Sergio Perez retired early from the Austrian Grand Prix with brake fires.
The Spielberg race continued a trend as Cadillac suffered a spate of reliability issues and operational errors, with Perez thwarted on Friday by electrical gremlins while Bottas' front floor tray caught fire due to a build ...Keep reading

Why McNish thinks Austria was 'best weekend so far' for Audi

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 15:28
Allan McNish has reflected on the Austrian Grand Prix after Audi narrowly missed out on scoring points.

5 revelations as Newey breaks down Aston Martin’s season

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 15:28
Adrian Newey has revealed the intricacies of the challenges Aston Martin have faced in 2026.

Toto Wolff: Kimi Antonelli’s mistakes in Austrian GP will never happen again

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 15:09
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli will never make the same mistakes again, which lost him a better shot at Austrian Grand Prix victory.
The Italian saw his world championship lead trimmed to 40 points following George Russell’s win at the Red Bull Ring, as he controlled proceedings from pole position, holding off a late attack from Max Verstappen as Antonelli ...Keep reading

Max Verstappen's F1 future: Are McLaren talks serious, or a way to put pressure on Red Bull?

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 14:15
Max Verstappen is still under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but just like a year ago, his future remains one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock.
At the start of this year, the main question was whether the Dutchman would even remain in F1 because of his dissatisfaction with the technical regulations. However, because of the step-by-step adjustments towards a ...Keep reading

New WRC constructor gearing up for maiden 2027 car test

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 13:26
The first tuner operation to commit to the World Rally Championship’s 2027 regulations is gearing up to test its WRC27 challenger in August ahead of next year’s impending change in rallying’s top tier.
Founded by experienced motorsport engineer Lionel Hansen, former FIA rally director and Citroen WRC boss Yves Matton and Prospeed, Project Rally One announced plans to design, build and ...Keep reading

Can you out-draft the greatest teams in F1 history? Now you can find out, every day

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 13:18
Formula 1 has always been built on historical debates. Could prime Max Verstappen have outperformed the legends of the past in their car? Would Mercedes have been even better with 2000s Michael Schumacher over 2010s Lewis Hamilton?  
Two Seats turns that debate into a daily F1 online game.
It is free, it plays in your browser, and a round takes about a minute. Every day, Two Seats gives ...Keep reading

Jorge Martin dismisses points lead: I’m not feeling 100% physically or on the bike

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:44
Jorge Martin says leading the MotoGP standings after the Dutch Grand Prix is largely immaterial to him, insisting his priority remains returning to full fitness and fully understanding the Aprilia. 
Martin moved to the top of the championship with a third-place finish at Assen, with erstwhile points leader Marco Bezzecchi retiring on lap 2 after a crash.
It marks a notable shift in the ...Keep reading

Who impressed our judges at the Austrian Grand Prix?

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:25
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.

Brown on McLaren stance amid talk of a move for Verstappen

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:25
Silly season is ramping up in the world of Formula 1, with plenty of chatter in Austria about the future of Max Verstappen. The Dutchman holds a long-term deal with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but there are already rumours circulating about where he might end up should he decide to move on earlier than planned.

British Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:25
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your predictions for Silverstone.

Are Lawson and Lindblad's performances going under the radar?

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:25
After a third consecutive double points finish, F1.com highlights just how impressive Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad have been in 2026.

McLaren explain 'experimental' rear wing no-show

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:25
McLaren have revealed why they decided not to run their own version of the 'Macarena’-style rear wing during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, having initially planned to test it during practice.

Why there's 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Aston Martin

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:25
Aston Martin endured a difficult race in Austria, with Lance Stroll retiring with reliability issues while Fernando Alonso trailed the field home. But Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack believes there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team as they look forward to their first real upgrades.

"Perfectionist" Russell has a psychological edge over Antonelli, says his former boss

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 12:01
The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix was one of those races where either of the second or third-place finishers could have won, but the victorious driver – Mercedes' George Russell – was the one who best resisted the pressure at the crucial point.
He remains behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, but moved up to second place in the standings and narrowed the gap on a day when ...Keep reading

What makes MotoGP's hottest team different?

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 11:15
While the Ducati/Aprilia battle continues to dominate the headlines, MotoGP's supposed supporting cast has begun shaking up the established order. Fabio Di Giannantonio (VR46), Ai Ogura and Raul Fernandez (both Trackhouse) have all emerged to challenge the status quo.
Di Giannantonio has largely had to carry the fight on his own, with team-mate Franco Morbidelli struggling to match his pace. At ...Keep reading

'Not fit for purpose' – Adrian Newey on structural problems behind Aston Martin's 2026 F1 disaster

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-30 10:33
Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's tools and procedures have not been up to standard as he details the squad's disastrous 2026 campaign.
Aston was barely able to run in testing and over the first few rounds of the 2026 season largely due to huge reliability problems with its Honda power unit. But once it did get meaningful running, it became clear the AMR26 itself also hasn't been up to ...Keep reading

Aston Martin to have big upgrade for Hungarian GP

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-30 10:22
Team boss Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Aston Martin to have big upgrade for Hungarian GP

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-30 10:22
Team boss Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Aston Martin to have big upgrade for Hungarian GP

Formula 1 at the BBC - Tue, 2026-06-30 10:22
Team boss Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

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