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Mercedes’ latest F1 upgrade includes reshaped sidepods alongside floor changes, with George Russell hoping the package will help at difficult circuits.
Oscar Piastri is wary of Mercedes’ upgrade at Sepang after George Russell took pole by more than eight-tenths of a second in Azerbaijan.
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has appealed for an end to online abuse after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, saying hostile posts can take a toll on drivers.
George Russell says Mercedes’ latest upgrade is a sizeable step, but rejects the suggestion that it could bring a one-second gain.
Hamilton likes driving at Imola but doubts it would make an exciting finale, amid speculation about the last two races of the season.
Formula E Gen4 test driver James Rossiter believes its car could beat a Formula 1 car in exceptionally heavy rain, with both running wet-weather tyres.
Kimi Antonelli says he deliberately eased his approach in Baku after a qualifying error, finishing fifth as George Russell narrowed his championship lead.
Isack Hadjar believes Max Verstappen’s experience in Malaysia could offer Red Bull a small advantage, while tyre management shapes his preparations.
Ayao Komatsu says Esteban Ocon can still perform at the highest level, despite Haas’s decision to part with him at the end of 2026.
Fernando Alonso says his dissatisfaction with the current Formula 1 cars made his decision to stay with Aston Martin for 2027 difficult.
Oliver Bearman says rain at Sepang might bring his first substantial wet-tyre running of the year. Max Verstappen had a joking answer when Bearman asked for advice.
Isack Hadjar says he will take his first race weekend at Sepang step by step, despite Red Bull’s double podium in Azerbaijan.
Lando Norris says he and Franco Colapinto have apologised to each other after their Azerbaijan Grand Prix collision, and has declined to judge Colapinto’s penalty.
An Autosport reporter argues that fuel development is an overlooked part of F1’s 2026 competition, as ExxonMobil describes its work with Red Bull.
Alpine Racing Limited made an £8.007m after-tax profit in 2025, reversing a £14.625m loss the previous year, RacingNews365 reports.
Charles Leclerc has backed Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and criticised the continued circulation of rumours about his position.
The British company behind Cadillac’s F1 entry lost £121.9 million in 2025, when it was building a team but had yet to race.
Mercedes has brought a substantial upgrade, but George Russell expects rivals’ recent packages to be among their last major changes this season.
Ocon is set to leave Haas after 2026. Three F1 reports favour Rafael Camara for the vacant seat, but the team has yet to name his replacement.
Isack Hadjar expects a five-place grid penalty for his next race and says Red Bull’s race pace will determine his chances of recovering.
Audi has outlined plans for a new Formula 1 campus in Hinwil, with full completion scheduled for 2030.
Arvid Lindblad is set for a back-of-the-grid start at Sepang after a reported change to his power-unit allocation.
Fernando Alonso says his motorsport challenges are not finished and suggests further surprises could follow in the coming weeks.
The Red Bull driver wants at least one victory this season after seven podium finishes without a win.
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