Mercedes driver George Russell argues Max Verstappen’s gripe with the 2026 rule changes is driven by his recent performance slump and career stage, not the technical regulations themselves.
George Russell joined Toto and Susie Wolff at a karting event, watching Jack Wolff race after Saudi Grand Prix was cancelled. The outing highlighted Russell’s grassroots link and Mercedes’ fan appeal.
Mercedes development driver Doriane Pin has made history by becoming the first woman to drive a Mercedes Formula 1 car, completing a 76-lap test at Silverstone. The 2023 F1 Academy champion earned high praise from the team for her preparation and performance, marking a significant milestone for female representation in the sport.
The 2021 Emilia Romagna GP saw Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton collide at the first corner, sparking their fierce title rivalry. Verstappen won the chaotic wet race, while Hamilton recovered from a lap down to finish second after a dramatic red flag, setting the tone for a season of intense competition.
Mercedes development driver and 2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin made history by becoming the first woman to drive a Formula 1 car for the team, completing a test at Silverstone in the W12. The milestone test underscores Mercedes' commitment to fostering female talent in motorsport.
F1 drivers and the governing body FIA have found common ground on proposed changes to the controversial 2026 energy management rules ahead of a key vote. The tweaks aim to eliminate unnatural 'lift-and-coast' driving and reduce dangerous speed differences between cars, with team bosses set to make the final decision on Monday.
Martin Brundle explains that his iconic F1 grid walks began not as a planned feature, but from a producer's casual suggestion at the 1997 British GP. His first interview was with ex-teammate Rubens Barrichello, starting a nearly 30-year tradition of chaotic, fan-favorite pre-race coverage that offers a unique, humanizing look at the sport.
F1 commentator Alex Jacques suggests Fernando Alonso, at 44, may not have enough seasons left to benefit from Aston Martin's long-term project with Honda and Adrian Newey. While praising Alonso's current exceptional form, Jacques believes the team's success is inevitable but years away, creating a timeline mismatch with the two-time champion's career twilight.
Max Verstappen's #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 team has been dropped from sixth to ninth on the grid for a Nürburgring qualifier race after co-driver Lucas Auer was penalized for causing a collision with a Porsche during qualifying. The three-place grid penalty sets up a challenging recovery drive for Verstappen and Auer in the evening's four-hour race.
Reigning F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has driven a Formula 1 car for the first time, completing a test with the Mercedes team at Silverstone in their 2021-spec W12. The milestone marks a significant moment for the French development driver and serves as a key achievement for the all-female racing series.
Max Verstappen and teammate Lucas Auer will start a Nürburgring endurance qualifying race from sixth, but their position is under threat as their team is being investigated for an incident involving Auer and a Porsche during the session.
Max Verstappen's Nurburgring 24 Hours preparation faces a hurdle as the car he shares with Lucas Auer is under investigation for a qualifying incident. The contact, caused by Auer, could lead to a grid penalty for their Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the upcoming four-hour qualifier race, impacting Verstappen's crucial seat time on the legendary circuit.
