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Lewis Hamilton has questioned plans for a Monaco sprint in 2027, saying an extra qualifying session may appeal but a shorter race is not the answer for the event.
Sepang is set to stand in for Bahrain in 2026, with its chief executive expecting weekend-ticket sales to reach 100,000.
After Isack Hadjar’s podium return in Baku, former team principal Giancarlo Minardi says he could challenge Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
Fernando Alonso says he will race in 2027 and expects Aston Martin to surprise people, despite scoring points in only two races this season.
Williams’s 2025 after-tax loss was roughly half its 2024 figure, as revenue rose and the team improved to fifth in the Formula 1 constructors’ standings.
Red Bull came close to its first win of 2026 in Azerbaijan. Verstappen believes it was the team’s best chance, but team boss Laurent Mekies hopes more will follow.
Max Verstappen has recalled his first-lap pass on Oscar Piastri at Imola as an overtake that surprised even him and helped set up his victory.
The French driver backed his ability after taking eighth place in Baku, pointing to his past wins as evidence of what he can do.
George Russell’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix win has put Mercedes engines ahead of Ferrari’s in the all-time F1 race-win tally.
The Formula 1 driver says a lighter engine, paired with limited battery assistance for overtaking, would make the cars more enjoyable to race.
Andrea Stella says Norris struggled with power-unit deployment in Azerbaijan. McLaren plans to examine the issue before the next race.
Sepang’s chief executive says Bahrain will cover US$70m–US$80m in F1 rights fees for the race in Malaysia, while Gulf Air retains title sponsorship.
RacingNews365 columnist Jan van der Burgt argues that Alpine needs a driver of Max Verstappen’s calibre to lead it forward. He is making a case for a type of driver, not reporting a transfer.
Mahindra is keeping Nyck de Vries and Edoardo Mortara for the 2026/27 Formula E season, ending speculation sparked by its earlier social-media posts.
Former F1 race engineer Rob Smedley says extra stewards could resolve simpler incidents during races, while complex cases would still be reviewed afterwards.
Ilmor co-founder Mario Illien says F1’s 2026 engines rely too heavily on electric power, echoing Max Verstappen’s concerns about energy management.
Colton Herta still hopes to reach Formula 1 within two years, but his Formula 2 results have fallen short of the finish Cadillac’s chief executive expected.
Mike Krack expects no further major AMR26 upgrade this season, although smaller changes remain possible as Aston Martin tries to improve its form.
Alex Albon retired after hitting the barrier in Baku. He pointed to later braking, a gust of wind and a handling trait of his Williams, while saying the team would review the data.
Max Verstappen rose from eighth to second in Azerbaijan, with Isack Hadjar third. Red Bull’s team principal pointed to power-unit management and car improvements.
David Coulthard says Max Verstappen stands out not only for how much he drives, but also for his willingness to set boundaries.
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari must respond to gains he sees from McLaren and Red Bull after going five consecutive grands prix without a podium.
Pirelli is using data from Formula 1’s last race at Sepang to select tyres for Malaysia’s planned Grand Prix, although parts of the circuit have since been resurfaced.
Rocco Coronel won from pole at Jerez, ending a winless run stretching back to the opening races of the Spanish Formula 4 season.
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