Don’t overlook Austria: the Red Bull Ring is one of the greatest circuits in modern F1
The Osterreichring was good for its time, but the Red Bull Ring has rightfully cemented itself as a regular on the F1 calendar
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A sea of orange-clad Max Verstappen fans erupted with cheers as their hero clinched pole position in Austria, ahead of tomorrow’s sprint race. The top three cars were split by…
Max Verstappen was the fastest driver in FP1, which was stopped twice for a red flag
Ferrari attracted plenty of criticism for not favouring F1 title contender Charles Leclerc at the British Grand Prix. But the crude use of team orders at a WTCR race that weekend showed the risks of intervening, writes Damien Smith
As of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a month ago, Sergio Perez was only 4-3 down to Max Verstappen in qualifying, had actually outqualified him in two consecutive races (Monaco and…
Kevin Magnussen tells Chris Medland about the make-or-break moments that saw him enter F1 with McLaren and return this year at Haas, in the My big break podcast series
The British GP provided some sensational entertainment up and down the field, but it was the late race battle for the podium placings involving Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez and Lewis…
Watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV or by live-stream: the F1 schedule and timings for this weekend’s practice, qualifying, sprint and race at the Red Bull Ring, plus details of free-to-view highlights
The F1 Sprint is back, Max Verstappen returns to a happy hunting ground, can Mercedes continue its form from Silverstone, while the writing is on the wall for Daniel Ricciardo
The Osterreichring was good for its time, but the Red Bull Ring has rightfully cemented itself as a regular on the F1 calendar
A sea of orange-clad Max Verstappen fans erupted with cheers as their hero clinched pole position in Austria, ahead of tomorrow’s sprint race. The top three cars were split by…
Max Verstappen was the fastest driver in FP1, which was stopped twice for a red flag
Ferrari attracted plenty of criticism for not favouring F1 title contender Charles Leclerc at the British Grand Prix. But the crude use of team orders at a WTCR race that weekend showed the risks of intervening, writes Damien Smith
As of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix a month ago, Sergio Perez was only 4-3 down to Max Verstappen in qualifying, had actually outqualified him in two consecutive races (Monaco and…
Kevin Magnussen tells Chris Medland about the make-or-break moments that saw him enter F1 with McLaren and return this year at Haas, in the My big break podcast series
The British GP provided some sensational entertainment up and down the field, but it was the late race battle for the podium placings involving Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez and Lewis…
Watch the Austrian Grand Prix on TV or by live-stream: the F1 schedule and timings for this weekend’s practice, qualifying, sprint and race at the Red Bull Ring, plus details of free-to-view highlights
The F1 Sprint is back, Max Verstappen returns to a happy hunting ground, can Mercedes continue its form from Silverstone, while the writing is on the wall for Daniel Ricciardo
When does a rookie have the edge over an F1 world champion? Perhaps in Jeddah, says Mark Hughes, where the unsettling effect of a softer tyre compound is less likely to faze younger drivers than the likes of Carlos Sainz and Lewis Hamilton
Friday’s summit in Bahrain between the FIA, teams and manufacturers may have been dressed up as a gathering to discuss the idea of a return to V10 engines. But make no mistake: they’re crunch talks as the 2026 rules continue to create problems, says Mark Hughes
Ambition is a funny thing. For some it burns so bright it sears a lasting scar on their personalities. Others look as if they don’t have a scrap of it…
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
It’s 40 years since Ayrton Senna’s incredible first F1 win at Estoril – we captured the brilliant grand prix car he did it in for this month’s magazine
Twenty-five years ago, the British GP was the subject of a ‘prank’ by the powers that be as Bernie Ecclestone and Max Mosley made the BRDC hold the race on Easter Sunday. But the chaos that ensued didn’t have the desired effect, as Matt Bishop recalls
Lewis Hamilton left Saudi Arabia in a downbeat mood after finishing 30 seconds behind Charles Leclerc. Like in 2024, the Briton is struggling to find answers
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