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George Russell facing new Mercedes threat as David Coulthard issues Kimi Antonelli verdict
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has discussed the intra-team battle that is forming at Mercedes after Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden F1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix. After just two rounds of the 2026 season, George Russell has won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, and Antonelli has won the Chinese Grand Prix. While Russell congratulated his ...Keep reading
Kimi Antonelli sparks Max Verstappen team-up hopes as he watches Nürburgring race
Formula 1 fans were left hoping Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen could team up in the future as the Italian driver watched the four-time champion in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). Verstappen had initially taken the win at the Nürburgring on Saturday along with his team-mates Jules Gounon and Daniel Juncadella, but the trio was later disqualified after being found to have used ...Keep reading
How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams. F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoing Iran war in the region, creating a five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami events, this weekend and in early May respectively. Red Bull had a tough Chinese Grand Prix, with Max ...Keep reading
April F1 break may be “a bit of a disadvantage” for Red Bull
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams. F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoing Iran war in the region, creating a five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami events, this weekend and in early May respectively. Red Bull had a tough Chinese Grand Prix, with Max ...Keep reading
Mario Andretti shares encouraging Cadillac F1 progress update ahead of Japanese GP
Mario Andretti has reflected on the start of the season for the new Cadillac Formula 1 team, sharing encouraging news ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The American outfit, which joined the grid as the 11th team in 2026 after a long approval process, has been realistic with its approach to the start of the season. "There had been a lot of anxiety, no question," Andretti told the Drive to ...Keep reading
"We know it’s not right” – why Carlos Sainz still doesn’t like F1’s new era
Criticism of Formula 1’s new regulations has been growing among some factions of the paddock, and Williams’ Carlos Sainz is the latest to voice his concerns over the series’ new era. For 2026, F1 rolled out new regulations that call for smaller, more agile cars and mandate for power units that rely on a near-50:50 split in electrical and internal combustion power. As a result, drivers ...Keep reading
How to watch the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix live this weekend | TV Times
It's race week! Formula 1 is heading to Suzuka for its last grand prix before a five-week break. Here's how to watch the Japanese Grand Prix.
How Antonelli plans to attack F1 season with title challenge in sight
Formula 1's latest winner was greeted with a standing ovation: nobody knew Kimi Antonelli would be there, but he wanted to be there before rushing to Bologna airport to depart for Japan. Over 300 fans gathered in the Checco Costa room at Imola for an event organised by the Tifoseria Ayrton Senna Italia, giving the Mercedes driver a long standing ovation. Antonelli is always there to honour ...Keep reading
Guenther Steiner makes bold Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc prediction for 2026 F1 season
Guenther Steiner has backed Charles Leclerc to beat Lewis Hamilton in the 2026 Formula 1 season. While the seven-time champion entered the 2026 season rejuvenated after a personal 'reset' and claimed his first Ferrari podium at the Chinese Grand Prix, the former Haas team principal believes that Leclerc will be hungrier for the championship. During an episode of The Red Flags Podcast ...Keep reading
How to follow Japanese Grand Prix on the BBC
All the key BBC coverage details for the Japanese Grand Prix, which takes place from 27-29 March.
Round-up: Mercedes explains error behind Verstappen’s Nurburgring disqualification | RaceFans round-up
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
David Coulthard questions driver impact of Aston Martin vibration problems with strong stance
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes that the vibration issues that Aston Martin is battling against are 'more of an issue for the reliability than for the driver'. Aston Martin has had a difficult start to the year. With a new power unit partnership with Honda and the first Aston Martin F1 car designed under Adrian Newey, expectations were high for the Silverstone outfit. But ...Keep reading