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The starting grid for the 2026 F1 Barcelona GP
1 George Russell(Mercedes) 2 Lewis Hamilton(Ferrari) 3 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 4 Lando ... Keep reading
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Charles Leclerc "ashamed" of himself after qualifying crash at F1 Barcelona GP
A frustrated Charles Leclerc is feeling “ashamed” of himself after crashing in qualifying for the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix, leaving him 10th on Sunday’s grid. The Ferrari driver drifted onto the dustier line at Turn 4, inevitably causing him to lose the back end and spin into the barrier on the first push lap of his Q3 session. It has continued an underwhelming run for Leclerc ... Keep reading
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Toto Wolff admits Lewis Hamilton threat after Barcelona F1 qualifying
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that he remains cautious of the threat posed by seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, conceding that his former driver will be a major obstacle in tomorrow's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Speaking to Sky Sports F1 following a close qualifying session, Wolff explained that when Hamilton is "in the right frame of mind and the car suits ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona GP: Sunday race schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
George Russell has given himself a chance to hit back in the 2026 Formula 1 title fight after taking pole for Sunday’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. He ended Kimi Antonelli’s five-race pole streak, with Lewis Hamilton splitting the Mercedes drivers on the front row. Sunday is expected to be hot and dry, with temperatures around 27°C, so tyre life could be a major factor after a ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell beats Lewis Hamilton to pole as Charles Leclerc crashes
George Russell finally struck back in the 2026 Formula 1 world title fight as he ended Kimi Antonelli’s dominant streak to take pole for the Barcelona Grand Prix. Russell set a 1m14.679s for his third pole of 2026, 0.064s quicker than second-placed Lewis Hamilton with Antonelli in third and three tenths behind his Mercedes team-mate. The Briton’s pole this weekend is no surprise after ... Keep reading
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Red Bull left "confused" by Pierre Gasly Monaco podium reinstatement
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has spoken out on Pierre Gasly's reinstated Monaco Grand Prix podium, which has taken away Isack Hadjar's third place in Monte Carlo. Multiple drivers were handed penalties for allegedly speeding in the pitlane in Monaco. While the majority of those drivers served their penalties during the race, Gasly did not, so the time penalty was added after the ... Keep reading
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Jacques Villeneuve says Kimi Antonelli "has the luck of champions" in Michael Schumacher comparison
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Kimi Antonelli is currently enjoying the "luck of champions". Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the championship after his back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. The 19-year-old driver has continued to pick up wins in every grand prix since, in Miami, Canada and Monaco. Heading into the season ... Keep reading
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Jacques Villeneuve explains why George Russell has Mercedes edge over Kimi Antonelli in Barcelona
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve believes George Russell's "smoother" driving style gives him an upper hand over his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. As the grid prepares for the seventh round of the 2026 season, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes continues to be under scrutiny from fans and the media. While Russell was a clear favourite ... Keep reading
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Pierre Gasly Monaco podium ruling 'sets hornet's nest of a precedent' - former F1 TV presenter
Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton has argued that Pierre Gasly's reinstated Monaco Grand Prix podium "sets a hornet's nest of a precedent". The FIA reinstated the Alpine driver's third place at the Monaco Grand Prix following a successful Right of Review. Gasly crossed the finish line third in Monte Carlo but was demoted to seventh after receiving two five-second penalties for allegedly ... Keep reading
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James Vowles supports McLaren and Red Bull over Pierre Gasly Monaco GP appeal
Williams team principal James Vowles has thrown his support behind McLaren and Red Bull as they weigh up a formal appeal against the reinstatement of Pierre Gasly's podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Several drivers were penalised during the race in Monte Carlo for speeding in the pitlane. While the majority of those drivers served the penalties during the race, Gasly did not and had them ... Keep reading
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F1 confirms fans' suspicions as behind-the-scenes Kimi Antonelli footage is released
Formula 1 has released behind-the-scenes footage confirming what eagle-eyed fans had suspected on Friday: that Kimi Antonelli had sneaked into the Barcelona grandstands, hiding behind a Spider-Man mask and a Mercedes hoodie. While the Italian driver sat out of the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix to allow reserve driver Frederik Vesti an outing, cameras panned ... Keep reading
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Colton Herta on first F1 weekend outing: "Every part is faster than anything I've done"
Colton Herta says representing Cadillac on his grand prix weekend debut in Barcelona "meant a lot to me", as he revelled in the speed of a current Formula 1 car. On Friday, Herta took over Sergio Perez's car for the first of four planned FP1 outings. F1 teams are required to hand four first free practice sessions per year to a rookie, two per car, with Herta slated to conduct all four as he is ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell beats Oscar Piastri in wide open FP3
George Russell was fastest in final practice for the Formula 1 Barcelona Grand Prix after pipping Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc in a frustrating session for Kimi Antonelli. Russell was two tenths faster than runner-up Piastri, whose McLaren was less than a tenth quicker than the Ferrari of Leclerc leaving what was a wide open session. That was after a slow start though, as it often is ... Keep reading
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Karun Chandhok backs McLaren to return to Miami form and challenge Mercedes in Barcelona
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes McLaren's recent front wing modifications will allow it to resume its battle with Mercedes for pole position in Barcelona. While McLaren proved to be Mercedes' closest challenger at the Miami Grand Prix in May, the Woking outfit was unable to threaten the current championship leader at the following two races in Canada and ... Keep reading
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Juan Pablo Montoya names Mercedes' biggest threat in Barcelona
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren will emerge as Mercedes' primary challenger at this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, despite the Woking outfit's struggles in Monaco. Mercedes arrives in Barcelona with impressive momentum, led by championship leader Kimi Antonelli's run of five consecutive grand prix wins, but Montoya expects a renewed threat from Lando ... Keep reading
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Kim Kardashian sends gift to Kimi Antonelli after viral Monaco GP mishap
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has received an unexpected gift from reality television star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian, following her Monaco Grand Prix podium celebration mishap. Antonelli was handed an embroidered towel wrapped in a bow, with the message, "To Kimi, from Kim", following the second free practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. This came ... Keep reading
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Martin Brundle raises George Russell concern: "Keep believing what comes around goes around"
Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit and former driver Martin Brundle has warned that George Russell "has to keep believing what comes around goes around" after the British driver has had his fair share of bad luck so far this season. While Russell started the season off strong with wins at the Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he has failed to stand on the top step of the podium since ... Keep reading
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Why rumours about Fernando Alonso and Alpine have surfaced for 2027
Fernando Alonso has not decided his Formula 1 future beyond the end of this season and rumours have emerged about a sensational return to Alpine for a fourth stint with the Enstone-based team. Alonso has already experienced saying goodbye in F1. At the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he bid farewell to McLaren and Formula 1, but it was not a goodbye to motorsport as he lined up a pursuit of the ... Keep reading
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