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News2026-09-24
Fernando Alonso future talks continue at Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso’s F1 future remains unconfirmed, with reports linking him to Aston Martin again as he pushes for rule changes during a difficult 2026 season.
News2026-09-24
Hamilton title focus reported before 2026 Baku
Formula1.com reported Lewis Hamilton reflected on the title fight before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. He was third in the 2026 standings on 191 points.
News2026-09-24
Azerbaijan GP 2026: Norris cautious despite form
Formula1.com reported Lando Norris feels he is performing better than last year, but heads to the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix with caution.
News2026-09-24
2026 Italian Grand Prix: Ferrari cools Monza row
BBC Sport and Autosport reported Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have drawn a line under their Monza clash as Ferrari rejects crisis talk.
News2026-09-24
2026 Spanish Grand Prix: VSC timing costs Norris
Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix after virtual safety car timing hurt polesitter Lando Norris, who stayed fourth on 186 points.
News2026-09-24
2026 Qatar and Abu Dhabi GPs still await decision
Reports from Autosport, Motorsport.com and RaceFans said Formula 1 has yet to confirm whether the 2026 Qatar and Abu Dhabi Grands Prix will go ahead.
News2026-09-24
Baku F2 race addition, Madrid F3 title reported
Autosport reported Formula 2 will add an extra Baku feature race, while Ugo Ugochukwu was reported to have sealed the 2026 Formula 3 title in Madrid.
News2026-09-23
Haas 2027 seats open as Ocon weighs options
Reports from Autosport, Motorsport.com and RaceFans say Haas has not settled its 2027 line-up, with Esteban Ocon describing himself as a free agent.
News2026-09-23
Malaysia Grand Prix 2026: Mercedes upgrade report
Autosport and Motorsport.com reported Mercedes plans a Malaysia Grand Prix 2026 upgrade as the team looks to improve its pole position form.
News2026-09-23
Ocon calls himself free agent as Haas weighs 2027
Esteban Ocon said he is a free agent for next year, while multiple reports said Haas has yet to confirm its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up.
News2026-09-23
Norris McLaren deal report remains unconfirmed
Reports around a new Lando Norris McLaren deal remain unconfirmed in the supplied sources, while recent coverage tracks his F1 form and hypercar test.
News2026-09-23
Madrid to revise circuit after 2026 Spanish GP
Madrid organisers plan circuit changes after criticism of the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, with Autosport reporting FIA recommendations have already been received.
News2026-09-23
Red Bull confirm Hadjar for 2027 with Verstappen
Red Bull have confirmed Isack Hadjar for the 2027 Formula 1 season alongside Max Verstappen, keeping the team’s driver line-up unchanged.
News2026-09-23
2026 Spanish Grand Prix: Norris on pole in Madrid
Lando Norris took pole for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, edging Andrea Kimi Antonelli as practice and the new Madring drew scrutiny.
News2026-09-23
Verstappen clears 100 karters at Silverstone
Max Verstappen won a Silverstone karting exhibition against 100 amateurs, with BBC Sport reporting he moved from last to first in 14 laps.
News2026-09-22
Piastri Monza penalty report awaits confirmation
Reports of a three-place Monza grid penalty for Oscar Piastri remain unconfirmed in the supplied material, with no FIA document or team statement provided.
News2026-09-22
Azerbaijan GP 2026: Hadjar return reported
Formula1.com reported Isack Hadjar is due back with Red Bull Racing for the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, while Pirelli confirmed the Baku tyre compounds.
News2026-09-22
F1 Commission changes reported after London meeting
Formula1.com reported that the F1 Commission met in London on Monday and said regulatory changes were agreed, though no details were provided.
News2026-09-22
2026 Ferrari suit report revives Schumacher Monza link
Reports say Ferrari has prepared a black race suit for Charles Leclerc for the Singapore Grand Prix, while Monza also carries Schumacher history.
News2026-09-22
Alonso future comments keep Aston Martin questions open
Reported comments about Fernando Alonso's future have kept Aston Martin questions alive, but no decision on his Formula 1 plans has been confirmed.