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Latest: Jun 17, 4:29 PM from Motorsport.com
How George Russell ended up the biggest victim of the Monaco pitlane saga
"I recently watched the Rafa [Nadal] documentary and also the Ronaldinho documentary," George Russell said on Thursday in Barcelona when asked how he was going to 'clear his head' after all the recent setbacks. "It's not plain sailing every tournament, every match, every season. Ronaldinho was a hero of mine. I didn't realise that he had so many years and matches and competitions of struggle ... Keep reading
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"Ferrari should be the innovators": Lewis Hamilton pleased Ferrari was bold in its 2026 F1 design
Perhaps Lewis Hamilton hadn't quite realised what he'd let himself in for upon joining Ferrari last year. For all of the hype around his move to Formula 1's longest-serving team, his first year fell flat. His form so far in 2026, however, has illustrated a night-and-day difference in his demeanour. Many of his frustrations had been borne from Ferrari's decision to call quits on developing its ... Keep reading
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Ferrari may have found a surprise F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP advantage
The Barcelona-Catalunya grand prix is shaping up to be a true tyre battle. Long-run simulations at the end of Friday’s second free practice session revealed one thing above all else: exceptionally high tyre degradation across the entire Formula 1 field. In some cases, drivers lost as much as five seconds of pace within just ten laps – even on the supposedly durable C3 compound, which serves ... Keep reading
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Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form
Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed a resurgence at Ferrari with consecutive podiums in Canada and Monaco, but 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the seven-time champion still cannot beat Mercedes in a straight fight. The British driver's second-place finish around the streets of Monte Carlo resulted in him overtaking George Russell in the drivers' championship. Hamilton now sits ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
All eyes are on the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend ahead of Saturday qualifying. Friday practice sessions suggested a shake-up in the order, as upgraded cars and warm weather are challenging teams' preparation for qualifying and the grand prix. Lando Norris and McLaren went fastest in FP2 ahead of George Russell for Mercedes. Hot conditions in practice caused serious tyre ... Keep reading
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Pierre Gasly admits restored Monaco GP podium "won't give me back what I lost"
Pierre Gasly started the day in seventh place at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix before ending it with a podium, officially the sixth of his Formula 1 career. Indeed, almost five days after the finish of the Monte Carlo race, which had seen him relegated to seventh place due to two penalties for speeding in the pitlane, the stewards of the Monaco GP – having reviewed the case following a right of ... Keep reading
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F1 fans spot awkward broadcast error as MotoGP champion Marc Marquez visits Audi in Barcelona
Formula 1's official television feed came under the scrutiny of fans during the first practice session for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez was labelled as a former rider. The Spanish racer was visiting the paddock as a guest in the Audi garage when the F1 world feed cameras turned to capture the MotoGP legend. While the broadcast returned to ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russell
Lando Norris snatched the fastest time of the Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix's second practice session from George Russell by just 0.009s, as Oscar Piastri also got within 0.06s of his McLaren team-mate's benchmark. Norris, who missed FP1 as McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli drove in an F1 session for the first time, concluded the customary FP2 soft-tyre running with a 1m15.426s, a ... Keep reading
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F1 Fans convinced masked 'Spider-Man' figure in Barcelona was Kimi Antonelli
Formula 1 fans are convinced that a masked figure spotted in the grandstands during the first practice session ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was an undercover Kimi Antonelli. The championship leader was replaced by Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti in FP1 as part of the rookie driver requirements for each team. As the cameras panned to someone in the crowd wearing a ... Keep reading
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“How it should be” – Mercedes backs FIA’s ADUO verdict after surprise Red Bull result
The surprising ADUO outcome that teams received in Monaco remains one of the main talking points in the Barcelona paddock. Rather than Mercedes, it was Red Bull-Ford Powertrains that was placed at the top of the rankings, meaning the newcomer from Milton Keynes is the only manufacturer not entitled to Formula 1's Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities. A public confirmation from the ... Keep reading
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Toto Wolff speaking to Mercedes lawyers over Monaco F1 penalty precedent
Toto Wolff says Mercedes is "looking what it can do" for George Russell after FIA stewards overturned Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalty. Gasly was one of five drivers penalised for pitlane speeding, with it emerging after the race that there had been an error with the measurement system. On Sunday night, Gasly's Alpine team launched a right of review procedure against his ... Keep reading
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Kimi Antonelli details Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen support in F1 rise
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has spoken out about the support he has received from Formula 1 champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The 19-year-old driver, in his second year in the championship, currently leads the drivers' championship by 66 points over Hamilton. His dominant start to the season, which has included five consecutive grand prix victories, has placed him firmly in the ... Keep reading
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Guenther Steiner points to Mercedes dynamic shift after Kimi Antonelli dominance
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the internal momentum and "sympathy" within the Mercedes garage will have naturally shifted towards Kimi Antonelli after the Italian driver's strong start to 2026. Antonelli has taken the paddock by storm in 2026. The 19-year-old has secured five consecutive grand prix wins, extending his lead in the drivers' championship to 66 points ... Keep reading
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McLaren, Red Bull lodge intention to appeal Pierre Gasly's right of review win
McLaren and Red Bull are understood to have notified their intention to appeal against the FIA race stewards reinstating Pierre Gasly's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix podium. On Friday, FIA stewards reinstated Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end of last Sunday's race for two separate speeding violations. Based on evidence provided by FOM ... Keep reading
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James Vowles reveals when Williams should unlock FW48's full potential
Williams team principal James Vowles believes the true pace of the FW48 will finally be unlocked around the time of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as the Grove outfit continues its in-season development and weight-reduction programme. Following a challenging start to the current campaign, Williams has enjoyed a noticeable upturn in form. After the recent point-scoring grands prix, Vowles has ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona GP: George Russell tops Barcelona first practice
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell topped the first free practice session at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand prix, heading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Montmelo. On a hot Friday afternoon, Russell set a best time of 1m16.363s to head Piastri by two tenths. In a heavily upgraded Ferrari Sf-26, Leclerc was 0.520s behind in third, followed by Red Bull's Max ... Keep reading
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David Croft: Aston Martin has "little or nothing to celebrate" after first 2026 F1 point in Monaco
While Kimi Antonelli celebrated a historic fifth consecutive victory at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, Aston Martin left the principality with its first point of the season. Fernando Alonso picked up the point with a 10th-place finish, finally getting the Silverstone outfit off the mark in the constructors' standings. However, given the team's immense financial backing, its new works partnership ... Keep reading
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F1 to review pitlane procedures after Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium reinstated
Formula 1 management has vowed to implement "any improvements or refinements" necessary to avoid a repeat of the Monaco Grand Prix's pitlane speed controversy, with several cars unjustly penalised for speeding. On Friday FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end of last Sunday's race for two separate speeding ... Keep reading
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