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Italian GP: Reaction as Gasly stuns title contenders with first F1 pole LIVE!

How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.

F1 Azerbaijan GP is on a Saturday in 2026, here's why

The 2026 Formula 1 campaign is reaching its end with 14 of the currently scheduled 23 rounds now complete after last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Aston Martin partner Honda replaces F1 power unit boss

Aston Martin's engine partner Honda has replaced the project leader of its Formula 1 power unit programme as it aims to claw its way back into contention.

Spanish GP promises Madring track changes following F1 criticism

Organisers of Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid are ready to make tweaks to the Madring circuit to boost overtaking for 2027, and have already received recommendations from the FIA.

Why McLaren won’t blame F1 race control for lost Spanish GP victory

After qualifying on pole position with a stunning lap on Saturday, victory in the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix looked certain for Lando Norris – until an ill-timed virtual safety car cost him a shot at the win.

Nico Rosberg stunned by Kimi Antonelli's "unbelievable" maturity in 2026 F1 title fight

2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg says he has been astonished by Kimi Antonelli’s maturity during the 2026 season.

F2 bulks up Baku schedule with extra feature race – is this a clue for F1’s future?

The Formula 2 championship has announced a "supersized" meeting for its next round in Baku.

Why F1 should avoid knee-jerk rule changes after Lando Norris' Madrid heartbreak

Lando Norris lost a Formula 1 race win through no fault of his own - or his team's - but simply because of the unfortunate timing of a virtual safety car, triggered on lap 14 of the Spanish Grand Prix after Lance Stroll's retirement.

Audi F1 junior Freddie Slater signs F2 deal for 2027 season

Formula 3 runner-up and Audi Formula 1 junior Freddie Slater will step up to Formula 2 with Invicta Racing in 2027.

F1 world champion among drivers for Race Of Champions’ first New Zealand event

The Race Of Champions has announced the first four drivers for its inaugural New Zealand event, taking place at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium on 9-10 January 2027.

Hamilton concedes F1 title after early Spain DNF

Lewis Hamilton's Spanish Grand Prix lasted just six laps before he was forced to retire with brake issues.

What makes Max Verstappen so good? Career, background and F1 records

Max Verstappen is returning to his racing roots and is facing 100 drivers in a unique event called Max vs. 100 where the Formula 1 star will attempt to overtake 100 challengers, starting from the back of the grid.

Verstappen to F1: Consult drivers on new circuits

Max Verstappen has called on Formula 1 to consult drivers when designing new circuits amid concerns there will be no overtaking at Sunday's inaugural race at the all-new Madring.

Spanish Grand Prix: F1 drivers pushing for 'obvious' changes to Madring after debut

Formula 1 drivers are already pushing for changes to be made to the Madring circuit after its debut Spanish Grand Prix produced a lifeless dud.

Madring's F1 debut left everyone dissatisfied, even Spanish GP's top 3

Many in the paddock were wary that the Spanish GP's brand-new Madring would make for dull racing, and that's exactly what came to pass Sunday.

Max vs 100: F1 drivers predict how Verstappen will fare racing 100 drivers

Max Verstappen will start from the back of a 101 go-kart grid with the sole aim of reaching the front of the pack in 30 laps.

Max vs 100: How Verstappen's karting years made an F1 champion - and prepared him for an all-new test

Max Verstappen tells ESPN's Laurence Edmondson how his karting roots shaped his F1 career and prepared him for the Max vs 100 challenge.

F1's Debut In Madrid Was So Dull That Organizers Are Promising Track Changes

There were only four on-track passes after the opening lap with teams reliant on pit strategy and track position to make any gains.

Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism

Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.

Winners and losers from F1's underwhelming Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1's first visit to Madrid in 45 years went off to a smooth enough start off the track, but its inaugural race at the Madring left plenty to be desired.

F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour

It’s been quite a couple of weeks for Formula 1.

"I almost fell asleep" – F1 drivers push for Madrid track changes after "very poor" Spanish GP

The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix played out exactly as most drivers had feared.

Norris says Madring and F1’s virtual safety car rule both need to change

The first F1 race at Madrid's Madring circuit turned into a procession that even some drivers said had risked sending them to sleep.

Honda changes F1 design boss after slow start to return

Honda changes the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season.

George Russell closer than ever to giving up on 2026 F1 title

George Russell is now “exceptionally unlikely” to win the 2026 Formula 1 title, having been beaten by Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli for a fifth consecutive time at the Spanish Grand Prix.

F1 2026 team-mate head-to-heads after Spanish GP

The 2026 Formula 1 head-to-heads with all of the latest Qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix scores in each of the 11 teams.

All the results and standings from the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix

2026 F1 Drivers' Championship Pos. Driver Points 1 K. AntonelliMercedes 292 18/2 29 25/1 28 31 25/1 - 15/3 8 25/1 15/3 23 25/1 25/1 2 G ... Keep reading

'Obvious changes' - F1 drivers want Madring overtaking improvements

Formula 1 drivers and team chiefs are hopeful there is scope at the Madring for organisers to make changes to the track to aid overtaking for future seasons.

F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli wins again as VSC costs Lando Norris

Kimi Antonelli prevailed in the Spanish Grand Prix, Formula 1’s first race at the Madring, as polesitter Lando Norris’ race was derailed by strategy.

2026 F1 Championship standings: Kimi Antonelli closes in on the title

The lucky winner of the Spanish Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli has further extended his championship lead over George Russell, who could do no better than fifth, and over Lewis Hamilton, who was forced to retire due to a brake problem.

Five quick takeaways from the F1 Spanish GP

Faultless Kimi Antonelli takes another title step Guess what?

How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?

Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.

Max Verstappen: ‘I need to figure out where to overtake’ to win F1 Spanish GP

Max Verstappen says he still needs to figure out where to overtake if he is to beat Lando Norris to victory in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix.

FIA boss hoping for changes to keep Alonso in F1

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem hinted he is pushing for Formula 1 engine rule changes which will help keep Fernando Alonso in the sport another year, saying it would be "unacceptable" for the Spanish legend to retire as things currently are.

Will Madring live up to reputation as F1 car killer? 'The most risky circuit of the calendar'

F1 got its first taste of the Spanish Grand Prix's brand-new Madring on Friday, and early impressions suggest it's going to take guts to get right.

Former McLaren F1 junior Ugo Ugochukwu wins Formula 3 title

Ugo Ugochukwu became the 2026 Formula 3 champion on Sunday, despite coming into the Madring weekend as a dark horse.

"F1 cannot continue this way" - Fernando Alonso sounds the alarm at Spanish GP home race

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has warned that Formula 1 "cannot continue this way" after being disappointed by how the current generation of cars is being held back on the challenging Madring circuit, the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix.

Why Madring’s banked Turn 12 could be crucial in the F1 Spanish GP

The latest addition to the Formula 1 calendar had already sparked plenty of discussion in the paddock before the weekend.

The Globe-Trotter x Aston Martin Aramco F1 Luggage Collection Drops Globally

Summary Globe-Trotter partners with the Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team on a 100-piece limited luggage collection.Features black Vulcanised Fibreboard, Aston Martin Green accents, lime stitching and houndstooth nylon lining.Available now online, at the London flagship, and in select

Lando Norris lost “three tenths” on way to shock Madring F1 pole

“That’s a masterpiece.” After Lando Norris snatched pole position away from Kimi Antonelli by a mere 0.011s at the Spanish Grand Prix, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella was both ecstatic and panegyrical towards his driver.

“Pretty shocking”, “quite messy” – Oscar Piastri bewildered by poor Madring F1 qualifying

A downbeat Oscar Piastri described his Spanish Grand Prix qualifying as “shocking” and “messy”, having finished seventh while McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris took pole position.

'There's no stopping Antonelli' - Hamilton says 2026 F1 title bid is over

Lewis Hamilton appeared to give up hope of claiming a record eighth Formula 1 title this year as he said that "there's no stopping" Kimi Antonelli following the championship leader's latest victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.

F1 leader Antonelli wins Spanish Grand Prix as unlucky Norris misses out

The 20-year-old Italian has extended his championship lead to 81 points after 14 rounds.

'The most risky on the calendar': F1 drivers react to 'crazy' Madring layout ahead of Spanish Grand Prix

Formula 1 drivers have predicted multiple crashes and red flags at this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix after getting their first glimpse of the new Madring circuit.

Max Verstappen on how to fix new Madrid F1 circuit: "If they give me the track map…"

While the Formula 2 and Formula 3 races around the IFEMA complex in Madrid have produced several crashes, the chaos in Formula 1 has so far remained limited.

After Madring F1 crash, Arvid Lindblad insists: “I'm allowed to make mistakes”

An unapologetic Arvid Lindblad has defended his right to make mistakes after crashing out of FP2 at Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix – which didn’t prevent the rookie from qualifying 10th.

F1 Spanish GP at Madring: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Madring with Lando Norris on pole after a thrilling first qualifying session at Madrid’s new Formula 1 circuit.

George Russell explains how he ended up a lowly sixth in Madring F1 qualifying

George Russell has explained his poor qualifying performance in Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix, having ended up a lowly sixth while Mercedes team-mate and title rival Kimi Antonelli took second.

This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Spanish Grand Prix

Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) has been sent to the back of the grid due to penalties as he takes on new engine components. Read Also: Formula 1F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP 2 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 1 Lando ... Keep reading

Lando Norris "shocked" to snatch F1 Spanish GP pole from Kimi Antonelli

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris said he was shocked to take pole for the first-ever race on the new Madring circuit, putting in "one of the best laps of my career" to take down championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP

After every Formula 1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.

This Is The Worst F1 Finish Ever

When we think of motorsport records, we think of wins and titles, but some records are a little less glamorous, like the worst-ever finish in F1 history.

F1 Spanish GP: Lando Norris takes stunning pole at Madring

Reigning world champion Lando Norris claimed his third pole of the season at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, beating series leader Kimi Antonelli on F1's first-ever visit to the Madring circuit.

F1 Spanish GP: Kimi Antonelli tops red-flagged FP3 following Lewis Hamilton, Oliver Bearman crashes

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads into qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix's challenging Madring circuit with the fastest time, following a final Formula 1 practice session marred by two crashes.

Spanish Grand Prix: Everything you need to know about F1's brand-new Madring

The highly-anticipated Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid is finally here as drivers prepare for their challenge on a brand-new circuit -- the Madring.

Charles Leclerc: Madrid qualifying to be "one of the most challenging" in F1 2026

Charles Leclerc reckons qualifying at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix will be “one of the most challenging” of the 2026 Formula 1 season as drivers adapt to the new Madrid circuit.

David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli proved he is an F1 "phenomenon" at Monza

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard says Kimi Antonelli's charge from 19th on the grid to win the Italian Grand Prix was a career-defining performance that sits alongside drives from the greatest drivers in the history of the series.

Mercedes clearly ahead: How long-run pace compared in F1 Spanish GP practice

George Russell was the fastest long-run driver with a lot of fuel on board.

“High risk” and a chance of “chaos” - drivers open up on F1’s new Madring circuit

The Spanish Grand Prix's Madring circuit has received a thumbs-up from several leading Formula 1 drivers as they praised its high-commitment layout, although not everyone is as impressed.

More F1 pain for Piastri after 'pretty shocking' qualifying in Spain

Max Verstappen’s short but telling reaction to F1’s new Madrid circuit

Formula 1’s first encounter with the circuit around the IFEMA complex in Madrid has produced less chaos than some in the paddock may have feared.

'No idea what to expect’ – F1 braced for Madring debut race mystery

George Russell believes Formula 1's first race at the Madring could swing one of two extreme ways, while Lewis Hamilton admits he does not know what exactly to expect, heading into Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Spanish GP: Reaction to Antonelli's victory and Norris' misfortune LIVE!

‘Minotaur’ Trailer: Andrey Zvyagintsev Returns With A Cannes Grand Prix-Winning Tale Of Adultery, Power & Violence

It’s been nine long years since Andrey Zvyagintsev made “ Loveless, ” but the Russian filmmaker hasn’t exactly returned with something light and breezy.

Wolff issues title warning despite Antonelli's growing lead

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli must remain wary about the potential of unexpected "black swan events" derailing his championship bid despite the Italian driver's large points lead.

Britain's Lindblad passes driving theory test

Lewis Hamilton “lucky to make it round” after Spanish GP brake failure

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton says he was "lucky to make it round" to the garage after suffering a brake failure in the opening stages of Madrid's Spanish GP.

Kimi Antonelli's "precious" moment with father goes viral after Spanish GP win

A moment shared between Kimi Antonelli and his father, Marco Antonelli, has gone viral after the Mercedes driver celebrated his eighth Formula 1 win at the Spanish Grand Prix.

Who slept best last night: Lando Norris

Oh, the irony!

Kimi Antonelli's Spanish GP win will still "sting", says James Hinchcliffe

Mercedes driver and current championship leader Kimi Antonelli will feel a "sting" after his Spanish Grand Prix victory because he knows McLaren's Lando Norris had the faster car, according to former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe.

What Colapinto learned from Gasly's Monza pole to make his Madrid breakthrough

Franco Colapinto says studying Pierre Gasly's qualifying performance at Monza helped him make progress at the Spanish Grand Prix, where he finished seventh after reaching Q3.

Who is racing Max Verstappen in "Max vs 100"? Entry list revealed

The majority of the 100 karters preparing to challenge four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen in the Max vs 100 event on Wednesday 16 September have been revealed.

Who slept worst last night: Carlos Sainz

It is almost exactly 10 years since Formula 1 first took to the streets of Baku in June 2016.

Lando Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris completed his first full-fledged test at the wheel of the McLaren MCL-HY Le Mans Hypercar at Portimao on Monday.

"My race could have been over" – Max Verstappen’s take on first lap incident with Lewis Hamilton

With his fifth podium finish in seven race weekends, Max Verstappen got the maximum out of the first Formula 1 race at the Madring.

Romain Grosjean apologises to McLaren after controversial, unfounded comments

Formula 1 and Canal+ pundit Romain Grosjean publicly apologised to McLaren and Zak Brown over comments made during coverage of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring.

George Russell told to turn focus to 2027 as title bid branded "a write-off" after Spanish GP

Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe has argued that George Russell must treat the remainder of the 2026 season as early preparation for 2027, declaring that the Briton's current championship fight is a "write-off" following the Spanish Grand Prix.

His worst races would be enough: The remarkable stats behind Kimi Antonelli’s title hopes

It takes a fair bit of imagination to find any real drama left in the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship.

Williams tipped for "huge step" forward at Azerbaijan GP with major upgrade

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya expects Williams to take a "huge step" forward at the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix as the Grove outfit prepares to introduce a much-needed upgrade package.