Category: Autosport

Mercedes and Red Bull are keeping quiet about their driver line-ups for the 2026 Formula 1 season, but the drivers themselves, like George Russell, are hinting at potential moves. Russell hinted at Mercedes reconnecting with Max Verstappen’s camp, indicating ongoing conversations. Verstappen, on the other hand, seems content with Red Bull but has not ruled out a switch amid the upcoming technical changes in F1. The possibility of Verstappen’s camp exploring options due to the new regulations is taken seriously, especially with potential key differences in hybrid power units. Russell’s…

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Ferrari made a significant statement with its updates for the Austrian Grand Prix in attempts to improve its performance in the 2025 F1 season, particularly focusing on the floor design of the SF-25 car. The team introduced modifications to several floor sections, essentially creating a new floor for the Red Bull Ring weekend to enhance performance. Notable changes include adjusting the floor edges, diffuser, and floor body, as well as incorporating a redesigned floor ‘edge wing’ to optimize aerodynamics. Ferrari’s technical notes highlight improvements in front floor fences and diffuser…

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Episode Seven of ‘My Favourite F1 Season’ has just been released on the Autosport Retro podcast channel with the 1999 campaign being the focus this time around. It is known as a season with a lot of chaotic races, leading to McLaren’s Mika Hakkinen pipping Ferrari rival Eddie Irvine to his second Formula 1 crown. Irvine was of course the leading Ferrari driver because his world champion team-mate Michael Schumacher missed seven races thanks to his crash at the British Grand Prix. So, Autosport Editor-in-Chief Kevin Turner sits down with…

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George Russell continued his Canadian Grand Prix success by topping the timesheets in the opening practice for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring. Russell set a blistering lap time of 1m5.542s in his Mercedes, outpacing Max Verstappen by 0.065s. Raindrops and traffic hampered late challengers, allowing Russell to maintain his lead. Championship leader Oscar Piastri took the third spot, as rookie Alex Dunne impressed in fourth on his F1 debut. Lewis Hamilton faced gearbox issues, finishing ninth, while Fernando Alonso spun in his Aston Martin. Pierre Gasly…

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“Sebastien Ogier has taken the lead in the Acropolis Rally Greece, despite facing punctures along with other World Rally Championship crews during a challenging Friday morning. Ogier holds a 6.1s lead over Ott Tanak, with Adrien Fourmaux in third place, trailing by 14.4s. The rough gravel stages posed difficulties, with Ogier initially setting the pace but facing challenges due to road cleaning effects. Punctures and tire damage affected several crews in the early stages, causing shifts in the leaderboard. Thierry Neuville’s front-left puncture cost him the lead, allowing Ogier to…

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For the first time since joining Red Bull, Max Verstappen will race without his regular engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, at the Austrian Grand Prix due to personal reasons. In Lambiase’s absence, Simon Rennie will step in as Verstappen’s race engineer this weekend. Rennie began his Formula 1 career at Renault in 2004, later working with drivers like Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen before joining Red Bull in 2013. Despite the changes, Red Bull remains hopeful for a strong performance at the double-header event, with upgrades planned before shifting focus to 2026…

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Ferrari and Red Bull have implemented significant changes to their floors for the Austrian Grand Prix, with Ferrari focusing on floor edge, fences, body, and diffuser modifications to enhance aerodynamic performance. McLaren introduces a tweaked front suspension alongside aerodynamic revisions at the front and rear corners of the car to complement the suspension changes. Red Bull’s updates include a new floor with changes to the edge wing, while McLaren has revised its front suspension geometry and aerodynamic components. Mercedes has focused on improving cooling capacity, enlarging brake ducts, and adjusting…

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli successfully completed his final high school exams shortly after achieving his first Formula 1 podium at the Canadian Grand Prix. He prioritized his education over attending the F1 movie premiere in New York to not feel guilty about neglecting his studies for his racing career. Antonelli expressed his happiness at finishing his exams in Austria, mentioning that although he missed out on experiencing New York City, completing his academic journey was equally significant. Despite facing challenges balancing his studies with his racing commitments, the 18-year-old remained dedicated…

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