George Russell's Mercedes failed with a power unit issue while P3 at the Bahrain GP in Malaysia. Antonelli now leads by 84 points with seven rounds left.

Max Verstappen wins the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia at Sepang for his first 2026 victory, ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton after a rain delay.

Mercedes' new upgrade failed at Sepang. Toto Wolff says the package went 3-5 tenths backwards in Malaysian GP qualifying, leaving Antonelli P4 and Russell P8.

Max Verstappen takes pole at Sepang with 1:35.130 as Lewis Hamilton qualifies second for Ferrari. Full Bahrain GP in Malaysia grid, penalties and analysis.

Ten years on, relive the 2016 Malaysian GP: Hamilton's Lap 41 engine failure, Rosberg's recovery to P3 and the 23-point gap that shaped the championship fight.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc publicly back Fred Vasseur, but Hamilton's comments on Ferrari's hierarchy raise a deeper question about who holds power.

Mercedes will introduce its F1 ADUO engine upgrade at the US Grand Prix. Discover why George Russell is delaying his inevitable grid penalty for COTA.

Is Christian Horner heading to Maranello? We separate fact from paddock rumor following Ferrari's official vote of confidence in Fred Vasseur.

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali urges Scuderia Ferrari to reject fanciful quick fixes, maintain stability behind Fred Vasseur, and ignore external speculation.

A dramatic Safety Car restart at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix saw Alpine’s Franco Colapinto lock up into Turn 1, taking out teammate Pierre Gasly and McLaren’s Lando Norris. The costly collision wiped ou...

In his memoir 'Drive', former Red Bull boss Christian Horner reflects on his partnership with Adrian Newey and the 2014 trust rift that changed F1 history.

Max Verstappen targets the 2027 Nürburgring and Spa 24 Hours endurance races following F1 calendar openings, while deferring a Le Mans debut.

Alpine's Flavio Briatore warns Franco Colapinto fans over social media abuse against Pierre Gasly, threatening an Argentine media blackout ahead of Baku.

Pierre Gasly speaks out ahead of the Azerbaijan GP, condemning severe online abuse directed at his family following an Alpine incident at the Spanish GP.

​Audi F1 CEO Mattia Binotto names Max Verstappen as the driver he'd go to any length for, while reaffirming full commitment to Audi's current driver lineup.

Mercedes leads the 2026 F1 title race as Andrea Kimi Antonelli targets Baku victory. Discover team updates, Toto Wolff's absence, and engine penalty strategy.

Charles Leclerc opens up on Beyond the Grid about rival team interest, Nicolas Todt's market survey, and why total faith in Fred Vasseur kept him at Ferrari.

Technical analysis of Ferrari's SF-26 post-Madrid GP: Inside Hamilton and Leclerc's divergent setup choices, hydraulic steering, and brake preferences.

Red Bull Racing confirms Max Verstappen's RB22 performance degradation is a structural chassis flaw that will persist into the 2027 F1 season.

Toto Wolff reveals his season-long advice to Michael Masi before the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP as Masi takes on a new sporting role at SRO Australia.

Explore Charles Leclerc's Baku qualifying record: 5 pole positions and 2 crashes from 2019 to 2025 at the Baku City Circuit. Full telemetry & F1 stats.

Haas rules out a pink F1 livery as BWT searches for a new title partner following Alpine's 2027 rebrand with Gucci. Read the full commercial analysis.

Toto Wolff supports FIA discussions on F1 engine catch-up rules, as President Ben Sulayem pushes ADUO adjustments to keep Fernando Alonso at Aston Martin.

Lando Norris responds to George Russell's 2026 driving style taxonomy at the Spanish GP, arguing adaptability beats natural car alignment in Formula 1.

Explore if Kimi Antonelli can catch Lando Norris for 4th on Formula 1's active wins list in 2026. Full statistical breakdown, race data, and calendar analysis.

An independent analysis of Audi F1's leadership realignments. Separating verified facts from rumors in the departures of Andreas Seidl, Oliver Hoffmann, and Jonathan Wheatley.

Did PlanetF1 claim Carlos Sainz's best days are gone? We analyze Oliver Harden's full article, the viral social media graphic, and official FIA records.

Formula 1 assesses Imola as an emergency replacement for the 2026 season finale in Abu Dhabi. Here is the full operational and logistical breakdown.

How Mercedes used weekly coded radio protocols and Kimi Antonelli's strategic lift under the Madrid VSC to win the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix over Norris.

Rakuten will become a Scuderia Ferrari HP Team Partner in telecommunications and e-commerce from 1 January 2027 in a multi-year global deal. What we know.

Fred Vasseur reveals why Ferrari's 2026 power unit progress trails chassis development after Monza, detailing F1 engine lead times and ADUO rules.

Explore how Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso proved pure driver skill in 2026 by winning equal-machinery races at Silverstone amid Mercedes dominance.

Red Bull Racing sets strict medical criteria for Isack Hadjar's prospective F1 return at the 2026 Azerbaijan GP following a wrist injury. Read the full update.

Toto Wolff confirms George Russell's Mercedes F1 contract extension is completed as Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 World Championship standings.

Kimi Antonelli honors Ayrton Senna ahead of Interlagos as the 2026 F1 title fight reaches Brazil. Read the full analysis on AutodromeF1.

Lewis Hamilton issues a direct response to rumors claiming he asked to replace Ferrari staff, reaffirming his full commitment to team unity and progress.

Lewis Hamilton opens up on Ferrari's 2026 struggles: From his historic Barcelona victory to Monza team friction, Madrid brake failure, and title concession.

F1's 2027 calendar is confirmed: 24 races, a record 10 Sprint weekends, and Monaco's first-ever Sprint. Full schedule, key changes and dates inside.

Nico Rosberg says George Russell's repeated losses to Kimi Antonelli mirror his own battle with Hamilton — and could fuel a similar 2016-style comeback.

Lando Norris dominated the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix at Madring before a Virtual Safety Car handed victory to Kimi Antonelli. Here's why the VSC rule is under fire.

Lando Norris praises Kimi Antonelli after the 2026 Madrid GP. Discover why the champion's refusal to give advice defines the F1 Drivers' Championship fight.

Max Verstappen claims 2nd at the 2026 Spanish GP as Kimi Antonelli wins. Lewis Hamilton retires with brake failure, ending his championship bid at Madring.

Charles Leclerc endorses Ferrari's aggressive hard-to-soft strategy at the 2026 Madrid Spanish GP after leading 32 laps and securing a solid P4 finish.

Toto Wolff defends George Russell's controversial two-stop strategy at the 2026 Spanish GP in Madring as Kimi Antonelli extends his F1 title lead to 81 points.

Kimi Antonelli claims victory at the 2026 Madrid Grand Prix for Mercedes, beating Max Verstappen and Lando Norris after a decisive Virtual Safety Car.

Max Verstappen delivers a technical critique of Madring's curved braking zones, warning of limited overtaking at the 2026 Spanish GP. Read more on AutodromeF1.

Lando Norris edges out Kimi Antonelli by 0.011s to secure the inaugural pole position at the Madring for the 2026 Spanish GP. Full qualifying report.

How Andrea Kimi Antonelli's process-driven mindset and operational discipline are powering his 2026 Formula 1 World Championship title campaign at Mercedes.