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A host of F1 stars past and present were in action at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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A host of F1 stars past and present were in action at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 10th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Spa-Francorchamps.

Aston Martin’s third driver, Jak Crawford, will make another Free Practice 1 appearance for the team at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Chris Medland dives into the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Belgium for Round 10 of the 2026 season.

At Silverstone, Lando Norris became the sixth driver in history to make Q3 in 40 consecutive Grands Prix weekends.

A total of 41 drivers across 75 years have contributed to Ferrari’s win record, with some giants of the sport delivering supreme and memorable performances. But how to whittle it down to just a handful? We've had a go...

While most of the focus at Red Bull over the Silverstone weekend was on the struggles of Max Verstappen, his team mate Isack Hadjar continued to make good progress – and earn the praise of his boss.

Max Verstappen has been utterly dominant at Red Bull in recent years, but Isack Hadjar is putting up more of a fight than his predecessors and is only going to keep getting better.

Mark Webber, manager of Oscar Piastri, has shared his response to rumours over the Australian driver's future at McLaren.

Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Belgian Grand Prix predictions.

Being a fly on the wall at any F1 team, at any time, must be fascinating.

F1's greatest power couple is officially back with Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian sharing sweet selfies from a beautiful 'summer' at the lake'.

Former F1 star Juan Pablo Montoya has warned Max Verstappen that he may lose some of the privileges he's enjoyed for years as Red Bull's No. 1 driver.

Aston Martin F1 chief Mike Krack has revealed how the team are going about trying to get closer to their rivals as 2026 progresses.

Gunther Steiner believes Max Verstappen has shot himself in the foot by staying with Red Bull.

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that 'the trust was not there' during his first season at Ferrari, due to his poor performances.

Ferrari have taken an aggressive upgrade strategy this year, as they try and catch up to the dominant team in F1 2026, Mercedes.

Aston Martin have announced that two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso will not be taking part in FP1 at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Christian Horner has a 'logical next step' in his bid to return to F1, according to prominent radio presenter Simon Jordan.

Williams F1 team principal James Vowles has revealed that an internal review of the team's progress throughout 2026 will be undertaken.

Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, Andrea Stella and Zak Brown will take to the stage at London's O2 as McLaren launches a live fan event celebrating its past, present and future

Charles Leclerc has adapted and overcome as he waited for Ferrari to return to form, but if he's to bring the title back to the Scuderia, he needs to get the better of a resurgent Lewis Hamilton

Marc Marquez delivered another masterclass at the Sachsenring, claiming a record-equalling 10th MotoGP victory at the German Grand Prix and completing a perfect weekend to reignite his 2026 title challenge.

Was Marquez's latest MotoGP triumph definitely more impressive than what some of his peers lower down the order managed?

All the times you need to know for Formula 1's next race - the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix

On 16 July, Autosport's newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview will take place with Formula 1 grand prix winner Esteban Ocon in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock. You, the Autosport reader, have the opportunity to ask the Haas driver about any topic of your choice, for instance his rise to F1 from…

All the key BBC coverage details for the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, from 17-19 July.

It was clear that beating Nick Heidfeld’s legendary 1999 effort of 41.6s (in McLaren's 1998 F1 car) was very much in Formula E's sights last weekend

Felipe Massa's legal claim over the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix is heading to the UK Supreme Court could have consequences in Formula 1 and beyond.

In just over half a year, McLaren has gone from having F1’s benchmark car to lagging three months behind the development curve of the factory Mercedes team

Warsaw surprised me almost immediately. After only a day in the city, I was already putting it in my top 3 European cities. That is not something I say lightly.... The post Is Warsaw the Safest City in Europe? appeared first on Kym Illman.

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Formula 1 photography looks glamorous from the outside. Fast cars, famous drivers, paddock access, iconic circuits, and the chance to stand close to moments that end up in the history... The post The Secrets of an F1 Photographer appeared first on Kym Illman.

One of Ferrari's defining strengths during the opening rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season was its exceptional race starts. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton regularly launched off the line better than their rivals, with the Scuderia's compact turbocharger concept allowing the power unit to build…

FIA news The Kevin Magnussen/Raffaele Marciello/Dries Vanthoor crew secured the Bavarian manufacturer's second success in just four races, prevailing after a close contest with the reigning world champions in the #51 Ferrari AF Corse 499P. In the closing stages of the six-hour bout, Vanthoor found…

The British Grand Prix saw several teams introduce upgraded components, albeit none of them brought a major upgrade package for the Silverstone round. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

Marc Marquez dominated Sunday’s German Grand Prix to claim his 10th Sachsenring MotoGP victory

Audi boss Mattia Binotto has set a target of competing for the Formula 1 championship by 2030 after a steady start for the series debutant. The German marque took Sauber’s spot on the F1 grid for 2026, and nine rounds into the campaign it is ninth in the standings with six points via sophomore…

Adrian Newey feels Aston Martin has been guilty of failing to consult with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll adequately

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

The FIA Formula 3 Championship will play a key role in preparing Madrid's brand-new MADRING circuit for its Formula 1 debut, with the series set to conduct a two-day official in-season test on 24-25 August.

Sport news The British driver aboard the #12 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA Hypercar claimed pole position and the first Hypercar championship point of the weekend. Stevens produced a stunning lap of 1:23.041s to edge out the sister Cadillac of Jack Aitken by just 0.048s. The #38 Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA…

Last Sunday's British Grand Prix delivered another fascinating chapter in the Formula 1 season, with Charles Leclerc securing victory for Ferrari after a dramatic late Safety Car. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers some key takeaways from the Silverstone race.

Even if the new MotoGP rules are "terrible" for some of the series' strong starters - the riders approve of the changes

MotoGP had its first Marquez one-two of the 2026 season at the Sachsenring in a sprint race that produced plenty of winners and losers

Marc Marquez took another step closer to returning to the top of the MotoGP standings with a supremely controlled sprint victory at the German GP

MotoGP title hopeful Marco Bezzecchi has suffered a significant collarbone injury in his crash during German Grand Prix qualifying at the Sachsenring

Marc Marquez led a Marquez family 1-2 in MotoGP's German Grand Prix qualifying, as title hopeful Marco Bezzecchi suffered a fast crash

George Russell feels the 25-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the Formula 1 drivers’ standings after the British Grand Prix “is probably correct” based on performance, but was unsure if the bad luck has been equally spread. Antonelli suffered a broken wheel shield in the closing stages of the…

Mercedes delivered a masterclass in the pit lane during the British Grand Prix, recording the two fastest tyre changes of the race as George Russell recovered from misfortune to claim a maiden podium finish at his home event.

Can you come up with the best caption for this picture for Nico Hulkenberg, Gabriel Bortoleto and Moto GP champion Marc Marquez?

F1's new independent customer engine plan makes little logical sense to our ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

McLaren has confirmed that a significant upgrade package is scheduled to arrive for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella both expressing confidence that the new parts will help close the gap to the front-runners.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he deliberately ignored Ferrari's simulator-recommended setup direction at the British Grand Prix, opting instead to follow his own instincts—a decision he says ultimately proved to be the correct one and was later adopted by teammate Charles Leclerc.

Fernando Alonso has “no idea” what he will decide to do once he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, as intrigue over his future continues. The two-time F1 world champion has consistently stated he will make a decision on his future in grand prix racing around the summer break, while…

Sachsenring expert Marc Marquez was quickest to end the opening day of MotoGP practice at the German Grand Prix

One of the two calendar clashes between Formula E and the World Endurance Championship could be averted - and that has big implications for one of the series' biggest names

Mark Webber says Oscar Piastri is focused on his long-term future with McLaren amid what he calls “nonsense” speculation that he is looking to leave the team.Links between Max Verstappen and McLaren have surfaced over the past month, and any potential move for the four-time world champion would…

The 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is underway this weekend, bringing together current Formula 1 stars, world champions and racing legends for four days of demo runs at the famous hillclimb. With this year's event avoiding a clash with the F1 calendar, several current grand prix drivers will be in…

Sport news Hearing Case ICA-2026-02: Appeal lodged on behalf of Fusion Motorsport against Decision No. 269 dated 12 April 2026 of the Stewards of the Muro-Leccese Competition (Italy), counting towards the 2026 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship – Junior. On 12 April 2026, during the…

Audi Formula 1 boss Mattia Binotto is calling on the FIA to "rethink" the ADUO upgrade scheme after Mercedes was one of the manufacturers afforded room for additional power unit upgrades. The Mercedes engine is widely regarded as the strongest in 2026, helping the squad win seven out of the first…

Harry and Becky are at Goodwood and chat to Oscar Piastri and Alisha Palmowski

Bahrain's government remains hopeful its cancelled round of this year's world championship can go ahead before the season ends.

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Following the British Grand Prix weekend, Mercedes and Williams remained at Silverstone for a two-day post-race tyre test with Pirelli, helping the Italian manufacturer continue development of its all-new 2027 Formula 1 slick tyres.

Fresh from a hugely successful British Grand Prix weekend, Ferrari wasted no time turning its attention to Formula 1's next new challenge, becoming the first team to run at Madrid's brand-new Madring circuit during an FIA-sanctioned filming day.

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari's surprise performance at the British Grand Prix has given the team reason for optimism ahead of Spa-Francorchamps, although he insists there are still important questions to answer before expecting another victory.

Charles Leclerc has revealed how a series of subtle setup changes transformed his Ferrari between the sprint and the remainder of the British Grand Prix weekend, allowing him to claim his maiden Silverstone victory and the ninth Formula 1 win of his career.

While it remains the favorite, the Silver Arrows have demonstrated some weaknesses that its rivals hope to exploit as they try to turn an expected cakewalk for season honors into a fight to the finish.

On this day one year ago, Christian Horner was sacked as Red Bull Formula 1 team principal after 20 years in charge. Since then Laurent Mekies was installed as the new team boss, the team enjoyed a resurgence in 2025 in which Max Verstappen came two points off taking a fifth world title and the…

On 9 July 2025, the news of Christian Horner's shock ousting as Red Bull Racing's F1 boss sent shockwaves through the paddock. Bringing an end to a 20-year period which yielded two dominant, title winning dynasties, Horner was removed following a protracted political battle within Red Bull, with a…

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

Williams' British Grand Prix upgrade "hasn't delivered as expected", admits Carlos Sainz Jnr.

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Lewis Hamilton has explained why Ferrari's pace faded for him after a promising start to the British Grand Prix weekend, revealing that setup changes made ahead of Sunday's race left his SF-26 struggling with balance and ultimately compromised his challenge for victory.

Although Red Bull topped the initial internal combustion engine rankings – something that is partly due to how each manufacturer has chosen to run its power unit during the opening Formula 1 races of 2026 – the newcomer still appears to be lacking on the electrical side. According to Max…

Last weekend’s British Grand Prix victory was almost a moment of relief for Charles Leclerc, who had been looking for answers to the set-up changes introduced after the sprint in an effort to regain the feeling he had lost with the SF‑26. It is a win that carries a far deeper meaning than his smile…

“I mean, it would be a very zen person to be optimistic at the moment with what's happening again [at Silverstone],” Red Bull driver says.

The FIA guarantees customer Formula 1 teams access to the same power unit specification as the works’ outfit, but the complexity of the 2026 systems has placed experience at the forefront. This is witnessed in the McLaren case with its engine partner Mercedes, where the real difference no longer…

The 2026 British Grand Prix delivered plenty of storylines, from Charles Leclerc's long-awaited return to the top step of the podium to Ferrari reaching a landmark achievement in Formula 1 history. The championship battle also tightened considerably, while several notable statistics emerged…

Lundgaard vs VeeKay, Arrow McLaren's driver choices and parsing the fine print on super license points among topics in the RACER Mailbag this week.

Ferrari is reportedly set to become the first Formula 1 team to run on Madrid's brand-new Madring circuit, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc expected to complete a filming day at the venue later this week.

After Red Bull launched its own investigation into Max Verstappen's Silverstone crash, with team principal Laurent Mekies insisting the squad would leave "no stone unturned", the FIA has also requested additional information. Autosport has learned that the governing body has contacted both Ferrari…

The 2027 Formula 1 calendar could feature a total of 34 races as the championship is poised to add yet more sprint events.

Kimi Antonelli arrived at Silverstone riding a wave of momentum. The young Mercedes driver has enjoyed a remarkable 2026 season so far, claiming five Grand Prix victories in China, Japan,... The post Kimi’s British GP heartbreak appeared first on Kym Illman.

George Russell showed his class at Silverstone this weekend after an unfortunate incident during the post-race celebrations at the Austrian Grand Prix. Following his victory in Austria, Russell was spraying... The post George Russell makes good in the paddock appeared first on Kym Illman.

Christian Horner made a surprise return to the Formula One paddock during the 2026 British Grand Prix, marking his first appearance since last year’s race at Silverstone. Having been away... The post Christian Horner returns after 364 days appeared first on Kym Illman.

The 2026 British Grand Prix came to a somewhat anticlimactic conclusion after a late Safety Car was deployed following an incident in the closing stages of the race. With only... The post A safety car finish at Silverstone appeared first on Kym Illman.

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Silverstone is one of the biggest events on the Formula One calendar, attracting an incredible mix of drivers, team principals, athletes, celebrities, and influential figures from around the world. From... The post Men of the Paddock appeared first on Kym Illman.

It’s no surprise that the biggest F1 race of the season featured some of the most impressive watches so far this year. From rare Richard Milles to elegant Patek Philippes,... The post Watches of the Paddock appeared first on Kym Illman.

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Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Ferrari didn’t start its British Grand Prix weekend in the most optimistic of ways, as its engineers estimated a possible six tenths deficit to Formula 1’s dominant outfit Mercedes on the straights. But then it took a completely unexpected turn, surprising even the drivers, as Lewis Hamilton took a…

The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd. It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining and once his Red Bull had been cleared, race…

Sport news The FIA World Endurance Championship is heading overseas for its first long-haul event of the season this weekend as competitors prepare to tackle Brazil’s iconic Autódromo José Carlos Pace, home to the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo - round four of the 2026 campaign. The nation’s premier…

Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances. A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona GP win, and a first for Lewis Hamilton in red. And at last weekend's…

Kimi Antonelli's recent results have been a long way from his five-race winning streak earlier in the year, but he says his speed shows the momentum is still with him.

A late stop for Lewis Hamilton in the British Grand Prix cost him second place, and had he known that would happen, he says he would've questioned the team's call.

For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems. "A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained.…

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

George Russell said he still hasn't got to grips with Mercedes car after lagging behind his team mate all weekend at Silverstone.

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

The FIA, F1's governing body, is considering offering a third-party supply of engines to customer teams from 2031 as the series looks set to move to cheaper V8 power units. FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 chief Stefano Domenicali have long been aligned on the series moving to cheaper,…

My autistic son loves Formula 1 - and Silverstone have made it viable for him to go and watch it live.

During qualifying for both races over the British Grand Prix weekend, one curious detail caught the eye: both Mercedes drivers completely lifted off the accelerator just a few metres before crossing the finish line. It's unusual behaviour, because drivers normally try to cross the line with the…

Cadillac F1 has poached Red Bull's chief engineer for car engineering Paul Monaghan to bolster its technical firepower.

George Russell says his performances need to improve if he wants to fight for the Formula 1 drivers’ championship, despite finishing second in Sunday's British Grand Prix.Kimi Antonelli won Saturday’s Sprint at Silverstone and was hunting down Charles Leclerc in the latter stages of the grand prix…

Sport news The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. Its Environmental Accreditation Programme (EAP) provides a structured framework for motor sport and mobility organisations to measure,…

The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error. The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later…

Charles Leclerc said he feels vindicated by his victory in the British Grand Prix following a difficult run of races.

The 2026 British Grand Prix is the highest attended Formula 1 race weekend yet.

Carlos Sainz was hit with a rare penalty following the 2026 British Grand Prix after the Williams Formula 1 driver incorrectly unlapped himself under a late safety car. A lap 46 crash from Max Verstappen at Stowe caused Sunday’s Silverstone race to be run under safety car conditions for its final…

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Rosanna Tenant, Harry Benjamin and former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill discuss the end to the British Grand Prix as a 'software error' led people to believe there would be one final lap of racing after a late safety car.

The safety car staying out might have been an unsatisfactory way to end the British Grand Prix but this time the rules were followed, writes Andrew Benson.

There were a number of moments during the British Grand Prix that felt like the application of the regulations was unfair, but take a step back at the decisions taken post-race and it looks more like a case that the rules were applied correctly, and are sometimes the lesser of a number of evils.

Max Verstappen says the rear wing failure on his Red Bull that caused him to crash at two consecutive grands prix was "super-dangerous".

Max Verstappen had a litany of complaints after the British Grand Prix, where his Red Bull spun off into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps to run. Verstappen had been in contention for third place at the time despite battling with poor handling balance, electrical deployment and gearbox…

A quirk of the Silverstone pit lane led to Carlos Sainz Jnr receiving a highly unusual penalty due to a Safety Car infringement.

Damon Hill joins Rosanna Tennant and Harry Benjamin to reflect on the British Grand Prix.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the British Grand Prix.

Mercedes will not contest Kimi Antonelli's five-second penalty in the British Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader finished outside the points. At Silverstone, Antonelli was running second, with a significant tyre life advantage on leader Charles Leclerc, when the Italian started…

Charles Leclerc wins an incident-packed British Grand Prix from George Russell in which both Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen failed to score points.

Lewis Hamilton will keep his third place in the Formula 1 British Grand Prix after getting off with a reprimand for a yellow-flag infringement. Hamilton was investigated by the FIA race stewards for allegedly speeding through a yellow-flag zone during the Silverstone race, passing the stranded Audi…

The British Grand Prix turned into a particularly strange race for Red Bull Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen. The four-time world champion said he was still struggling with both power unit and balance issues, yet despite those problems he appeared to be on course for his third podium finish of the…

Lewis Hamilton's third place finish in the British Grand Prix has been confirmed after the stewards reprimanded him for failing to slow for a yellow flag during the race.

A record-breaking 564,000 fans attend across the four-day race event.

The FIA has explained a “software error” caused the controversial end to the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the safety car initially called in for a final-lap shootout before the decision was reversed. After Max Verstappen crashed with six laps to go, the safety car was deployed, which…

Lewis Hamilton and a Ferrari team representative have been summoned by the British Grand Prix stewards to explain a potential breach of Formula 1 yellow flag regulations. The FIA summons document does not specify the exact time of the alleged infringement, although race control indicated during the…

The FIA said the decision not to restart the British Grand Prix after a late Safety Car period was in line with the regulations.

Charles Leclerc headed George Russell and Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix as Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli lost second place with late reliability troubles. Leclerc had snatched the lead away from polesitter Kimi Antonelli at the start, with third-placed starter Hamilton…

Who was the best driver during the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

Charles Leclerc claimed his first Formula 1 victory for almost two years after misfortune struck Andrea Kimi Antonelli late in the British Grand Prix.

Formula 1 has set a summer break deadline to recover one of its postponed Middle Eastern races as it still aims to add Bahrain or Saudi Arabia to the calendar. Both Middle Eastern races were called off in March amid the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with the protracted hostilities in recent…

One week after finishing second in Austria – where Max Verstappen might even have been able to win with a different strategy – the picture looks considerably bleaker this weekend. During qualifying at Silverstone, Verstappen was hampered by a power unit issue, but even without that problem he…

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the British Grand Prix, beating the Ferraris and team-mate George Russell.

Toto Wolff reckons the “very emotional” Fred Vasseur failed to interpret his comments about Ferrari and its upgrades in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in the manner that they were intended. This has been a developing storyline at the British Grand Prix, after Wolff revealed, last weekend in Austria,…

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has snared his fifth pole of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign at the British Grand Prix, defeating Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at a sunny Silverstone as George Russell faded. Antonelli improved on his first Q3 run to secure his first pole since the Monaco Grand Prix a month…

“Lap one was just chaos with the energy usage,” said McLaren’s Oscar Piastri after finishing seventh in Saturday’s sprint race at Silverstone. “Pretty dangerous at some points, to be honest, but that’s what we’ve got… Then after that the following [other cars] was just very, very difficult in terms…

Two of the most coveted seats on the Formula 1 driver market have already been filled, but there will be no official announcements, no press releases accompanied by grip-and-grin photos with the team boss and key sponsors. The reason is simple: no new contracts have been signed. Instead, options…

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli overtakes Lewis Hamilton to win an action-packed sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win a frantic British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone for his first Saturday victory of the 2026 campaign. The Mercedes driver crossed the line 2.7 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion in a race where Antonelli and…

Former Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner is set to attend this weekend's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, his first race since leaving the squad last July, while announcing his first book. Last year's British GP was the last race of Horner's long tenure with Red Bull, as he was removed…

The British driver makes his return to his home Grand Prix this weekend

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton pips Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to a stunning pole position for the sprint race at the British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's predictions "scared" him about being "six tenths off" down Silverstone's straights, before taking a surprise British Grand Prix sprint race pole position. During Thursday's media day for the British Grand Prix, and even after this weekend's sole practice session,…

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for Formula 1's British Grand Prix sprint, holding off his Mercedes successor Kimi Antonelli at Silverstone. In a single-lap shoot-out on soft tyres, Antonelli set the provisionally fastest time, only for Hamilton to dip a mere 0.011s…

While Audi and Ferrari introduced their first ADUO upgrades of the season in Barcelona and Spielberg respectively, Mercedes also arrived in Austria with a new power unit specification. In Mercedes' case, however, it was not an ADUO step but a reliability upgrade following the numerous retirements…

Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur launched a fiery response to Toto Wolff’s surprise at Ferrari continuously bringing upgrades throughout the Formula 1 campaign - believing his Mercedes rival made claims of “cheating”. The Scuderia has been aggressive with car updates during the first eight rounds of the…

Following a successful debut at last year's Miami Grand Prix, Lego is back with its latest drivers parade activation as it constructed 22 individual go-karts for drivers to use on the British Grand Prix parade lap. The Danish construction toy giant put together 25km/h go-karts made out of 28,000…

Lewis Hamilton made a brilliant start to his British Grand Prix weekend as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion went fastest in practice. The Ferrari driver set a 1m29.260s on the soft tyre, 0.213s quicker than his Mercedes successor and championship leader Kimi Antonelli - who had led much of…

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.

George Russell shrugged off complaints over the expected energy starvation at Formula 1's British Grand Prix and stated that, although the drivers may find the increased energy management aspect challenging, it will create "better racing". The opening round of the 2026 season in Melbourne played…
Sport news The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, has today confirmed the venue for the 2026 FIA Awards as the West Bund International Convention Center in Shanghai, China. This…

Andrew Benson sits down with reigning world champion Lando Norris

After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go. That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of…

If you thought Formula 1's favourite water cooler topic of energy management had gone away because of the band-aid fixes applied in Miami and the bigger changes agreed for 2027, then think again. Recent races at circuits where cars were less energy limited had perhaps put vexatious talk of energy…

Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay. The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with just one point across the opening eight rounds and…

Silverstone's distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle. Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that he had been moved to laughter after trying…

Two of the United Kingdom’s biggest motorsport organisations are set to join forces and aid the development of next-generation British drivers. Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) will operate a new national academy from 2027 to create a unified development pathway for young…

Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP. All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego bricks for the traditional drivers’ parade lap at…

Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren would be a "different vibe" for Max Verstappen.

A look at the growing industry in Oxfordshire ahead of the Silverstone weekend.

Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by simply by clicking this link. There are several categories in our ‘Autosport Best of…

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit. Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current championship-leading W17,…

Team boss Adrian Newey says Aston Martin's first big performance upgrade of the season will be introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Austrian Grand Prix.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Austrian Grand Prix.

After winning the Austrian Grand Prix, George Russell has another victory to his name in 2026, and the relief in him was almost palpable, says Andrew Benson.

Mercedes' George Russell holds on to win a tense battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen for victory at the Austrian Grand Prix.

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson says the manner of George Russell's victory in the Austrian Grand Prix will the give the Mercedes driver confidence heading into his home race at Silverstone.

Harry Benjamin is joined by Sam Bird & Andrew Benson to review the Austrian Grand Prix.

Quick thinking, experience and a "magic lap" come together to produce an unexpected pole position for George Russell at the Austrian Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.

Mercedes driver George Russell controversially steals pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with the last lap of the session.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.

Mobility news The WCAMT’s first meeting of 2026 highlighted the FIA’s continued commitment to safer, more sustainable and more affordable mobility worldwide through collaboration with its Member Clubs and international partners. Driving road safety at scale The meeting opened with an update on the…

FIA news The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide welcomed 180 6-16 year old students from across Macau to the Federation’s Annual Conference to teach them about the wealth of opportunities…

Sport news The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, announces that the World Motor Sport Council has held its mid-2026 meeting during the FIA Conference in Macau today, 23 June. The global…

Harry Benjamin & Becky Evans visit the go-kart track & unpick the week’s big F1 stories.

FIA news The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, hosted the second event of its 2026 Sustainable Innovation Series (SIS) in Le Mans on Thursday 11 June, ahead of the FIA World Endurance…

F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling and BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson discuss the impact that Lewis Hamilton's grand prix win in Spain could have on Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton's win in Barcelona was a moment of redemption after a first season at Ferrari that left him questioning himself, and others questioning him.

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix. Running in a podium position late in the race, Leclerc lost control into the barriers after…

Andrew Benson assesses whether the 2026 rules will change the character of the race where overtaking is most difficult.

A selection of the best images of the Monaco Grand Prix, starting with the first F1 championship season in 1950.

What does it cost to attend every F1 race as a fan? And is Kimi Antonelli champion-elect?

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss the rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in their bid to top the drivers' championship.

Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy and Marc Priestley review a dramatic Canadian GP.

Ella Häkkinen, Ella Lloyd and Ella Stevens on horses, a Welsh dragon and their Rihanna-inspired nickname.

F1 is in the midst of two parallel sets of engine discussions. Andrew Benson looks at whether one of them will lead to the return of V8s.

Alisha Palmowski talks F1 Academy's return, plus Lando Norris chats with Declan Rice.

Why did the England football team not fulfil their potential at the 2006 World Cup?

Harry is joined by Damon Hill and Juan Pablo Montoya to review the Miami Grand Prix

Back at Base with the Cadillac team as they go racing in F1’s new era.

BBC Sport explores the financial reality of two drivers with experience of trying to climb the motorsport ladder to reach Formula 1.

Andrew Benson assesses how much money is needed to reach Formula 1 and why costs have increased so much.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain why Turn Six at the Australian Grand Prix has been renamed.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain the different types of tyres used in Formula 1.

The Cadillac and Mercedes 2026 F1 cars hit the track as Ollie Bearman dreams big at Haas.

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what sandbagging means in Formula 1.

It’s debrief time for rookies Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman. Tension rises at Cadillac.

Mercedes mark the end of an era. Valtteri Bottas prepares for his fresh start at Cadillac.

Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman hit career F1 highs. Cadillac stage a race simulation.

Hollywood comes to Cadillac. Racers Ollie Bearman & Kimi Antonelli are in the spotlight.

F1 race winners Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez make their comeback for Cadillac.

We’re on board with stars Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman and tour Cadillac’s F1 factory.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain when the 2026 Formula 1 season begins.

Our Ask Me Anything team explore what Yuki Tsunoda will be doing in the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what the halo is on a Formula 1 car and when it has worked.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what 'papaya rules' are for F1 team McLaren.

Our Ask Me Anything team look at what a Super License is in Formula 1 and how a driver can obtain points.

An F1 phenomenon. The Professor recalls a remarkable life behind the wheel

2/6 A first world title. A special season after Prost is challenged on and off the track

3/6 Tragedy and triumph. A second title ends a year scarred by personal loss for Prost

4/6 An iconic rivalry. Prost’s new team-mate Ayrton Senna offered fierce competition

5/6 A final flourish for Prost as he bows out of Formula 1 with another world title