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News2026-09-17
Madrid support races: Ugochukwu title, Vettel in ROC
Autosport reported Ugo Ugochukwu clinched the 2026 Formula 3 title in Madrid, while Motorsport.com said Sebastian Vettel joined ROC's New Zealand launch.
News2026-09-17
Tsunoda explains Red Bull's 2025 struggle
Yuki Tsunoda has looked back on his difficult 2025 at Red Bull, with several outlets reporting how he never fully got on top of the car.
News2026-09-17
Ferrari Monza 2026 livery report cites Schumacher link
Reports have linked Ferrari’s planned Monza 2026 livery to Michael Schumacher, though no official confirmation or design details were included in the supplied sources.
News2026-09-17
F1 ACADEMY Austin 2026: Danielsson linked to Wild Card
Formula1.com reports Alexia Danielsson is set for the F1 ACADEMY Austin Wild Card seat, after the series' 2026 Rookie Test at Navarra in Spain.
News2026-09-17
Alpine name ex-Mercedes Mike Elliott as CTO
Alpine have confirmed Mike Elliott as chief technical officer, with reports saying the former Mercedes design boss will lead technical work at Enstone.
News2026-09-17
Schumacher context revisited after Monza retirement piece
Autosport revisited Michael Schumacher’s 2006 Monza retirement announcement, adding fresh context to the seven-time champion’s long Formula 1 career.
News2026-09-17
2026 Spanish GP: Antonelli wins after VSC twist
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix for Mercedes after a virtual safety car hurt polesitter Lando Norris at Formula 1's first Madring race.
News2026-09-17
Monza 2026: Piastri Q3 error draws focus
Autosport reported Oscar Piastri made a late Q3 mistake at Monza, while Lando Norris said it may have cost him about half a second in qualifying.
News2026-09-17
Alonso delays Aston Martin future call
Fernando Alonso has not announced his Aston Martin future, with BBC Sport and Autosport reporting continued paddock discussion over his next move.
News2026-09-17
Madrid set to revise circuit after 2026 Spanish GP
Madrid organisers plan changes to the new Spanish Grand Prix circuit after driver criticism of its first F1 race, with FIA input reported.
News2026-09-16
2026 Spanish GP: McLaren backs Norris VSC stop
Reports said McLaren stood by its VSC stop for Lando Norris after the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, citing track position and limited overtaking at Madring.
News2026-09-16
Verstappen reported to beat 100 karters at Silverstone
BBC Sport reported Max Verstappen passed 100 amateur karters in 14 laps at Silverstone, in Red Bull's Max vs 100 event streamed on Disney+
News2026-09-16
Baku 2026 F2 extra race reported before F1 weekend
Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Formula 2 will add an extra feature race in Baku, while Qatar and Abu Dhabi are still said to remain on its calendar.
News2026-09-16
Haas 2027 line-up unclear as talks continue
Haas' 2027 driver plans remain unconfirmed in reports as Ayao Komatsu discusses sponsorship progress, with Formula 1's 24-round calendar set.
News2026-09-16
Madrid set to revise Madring after Spanish GP
Madrid organisers plan changes to the 5.4km Madring after criticism of Formula 1’s first Spanish Grand Prix there and FIA feedback on the layout.
News2026-09-16
2027 F1 calendar set: Monaco joins sprint list
Formula 1 has confirmed a 24-round 2027 calendar, with sprint weekends rising from six to 10 and Monaco included on the expanded list.
News2026-09-16
Milan 2027 F1 launch dates still unconfirmed
No supplied source confirms reported dates for a Formula 1 launch event in Milan in 2027, leaving the item unverified pending an official announcement.
News2026-09-16
2026 F1 ACADEMY Navarra test: Farfus reported quickest
Formula1.com reported that F1 ACADEMY's 2026 Rookie Test took place at Circuito de Navarra in Spain, with Victoria Farfus setting the pace.
News2026-09-16
Colapinto and Gasly 2027 talk remains unconfirmed
Reports about an Alpine 2027 line-up with Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly remain unconfirmed, with available sources offering no team announcement.
News2026-09-16
Lawson praised after Red Bull stand-in stint
Formula1.com reported Laurent Mekies praised Liam Lawson after Madrid, while Motorsport.com said Red Bull defended its in-race call on Max Verstappen.