F1 News and Race Reports

Autosport and Motorsport.com report Audi does not plan another F1 power unit upgrade before 2027 after its first 2026 update on the Sauber works project.

Reports from Autosport said Oscar Piastri was hit by lapped Carlos Sainz in Hungary, with stewards later giving Sainz a five-second penalty.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported encouraging early signs from Aston Martin’s Hungary upgrade, with Fernando Alonso positive and Lance Stroll delayed by FP1 damage.

Autosport reported Mercedes was investigating a software issue behind George Russell’s slow Hungary start after an engine change left him seventh on the grid.

BBC Sport reported Formula 1 could end the 2026 season in Europe if disruption in the Middle East stops Qatar or Abu Dhabi from hosting the finale.

Autosport reported Pirelli has outlined its Sepang tyre approach, while BBC Sport explained the tyre types set to be used in Formula 1 in 2026.

Formula1.com reported Leonardo Fornaroli said eight months in McLaren’s Driver Development Programme helped his progress as he works toward Formula 1.

BBC Sport, Autosport and Motorsport.com have all carried fresh Max Verstappen-to-Mercedes reports, with no deal confirmed for 2026.

Motorsport.com reported Aston Martin and Glenfiddich have unveiled a 16-year-old limited-edition whisky, in year two of their partnership.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Honda only understood the extent of its Formula 1 issues in January as Aston Martin prepared for 2026.

BBC Sport reported that Turn Six at the Australian Grand Prix has been renamed, with its explainer piece focused on why the corner name changed.

Motorsport.com reported Valtteri Bottas qualified for the UCI Gravel World Championship after finishing fifth in his age group in a Czech event.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Ferrari led early Hungarian GP practice before Lando Norris topped FP3, with incidents for Franco Colapinto and Lance Stroll.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Ferrari’s Hungary mistakes after Charles Leclerc finished fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth, hurting a podium chance.

Motorsport.com reported a Disney-linked Formula 1 helmet signed by 20 2026 drivers sold for £151,000 for Make-A-Wish International.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Lando Norris won the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri later retiring as Antonelli stayed atop the standings.

Autosport and Motorsport.com reported the FIA is aiming to cut another 80kg from future F1 cars, beyond the smaller and lighter 2026 rules package.

Liam Lawson’s Red Bull future remains unconfirmed in the supplied reporting, while Motorsport.com also reported wider changes around the team’s engineering structure.

BBC Sport reported Stefano Domenicali said Formula 1 would finish the 2026 season in Europe if Qatar or Abu Dhabi cannot be held, with Sepang replacing Bahrain.

Motorsport.com, citing Auto Sport Web, reported Sergio Perez’s management has opened talks with Williams as Carlos Sainz’s future remains unclear.