F1 News and Race Reports

Charles Leclerc set the pace in Hungarian Grand Prix FP1 ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton before a reported Ferrari issue cut short his run.

Formula1.com reported Formula 1 plans an AWS-powered Strategy Insight graphic for broadcasts, showing teams’ options, risks and pressure in real time.

Formula1.com reported Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman discussed Haas VF-26 inconsistency, with Ocon 17th in the 2026 standings on three points.

Reports after Spa say drivers and teams are questioning 2026 power-unit energy management, with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen among those raising concerns.

Motorsport.com reported Sergio Perez described the end of his Red Bull spell as toxic and said he considered a permanent exit from Formula 1.

Motorsport.com reported Oscar Piastri will miss first practice for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Leonardo Fornaroli set for a McLaren outing.

Formula1.com reported Carlos Sainz addressed whether he will stay at Williams for 2027 and beyond, with no future move confirmed.

Formula1.com reported Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman described inconsistency between the Haas cars in 2026 as a problem for the team.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix after passing Charles Leclerc, while George Russell retired early and the Mercedes driver moved to 204 points.

Autosport reports Max Verstappen has added McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to Verstappen Racing for extra backing as the Belgian develops.

Reports from Spa say Pierre Gasly crashed late in Belgian Grand Prix FP2, causing a red flag, with Alpine later addressing the incident.

Reports said Isack Hadjar faced a Belgian Grand Prix 2026 grid penalty, then climbed from 21st to sixth after helping Max Verstappen in qualifying.

Aston Martin and McLaren head into the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix with reported upgrade plans, as tyre choices and the weekend forecast are published.

Reports during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend linked Isack Hadjar with a Red Bull future after a Spa grid penalty and strong recovery.

Formula1.com reported Alan Permane said Liam Lawson changed after a 2025 Red Bull demotion, with the New Zealander now 10th on 39 points.

Formula 1 heads to the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix with the latest weather outlook, Pirelli tyre compounds and a McLaren FP1 run for Leonardo Fornaroli.

Reports said Ferrari was summoned after Lewis Hamilton hit a mechanic in an apparent unsafe release at Spa. The mechanic was unhurt, and Hamilton kept fourth.

Reports ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix say Lando Norris, Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz face grid drops after extra power-unit changes.

BBC Sport and Autosport report Red Bull will switch rear wing designs for the Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen’s recent crashes.

Spa’s Belgian GP weekend brought grid penalties for Lando Norris, Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz, plus key steward decisions on Charles Leclerc and Ferrari.