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News2026-07-23
2026 Hungary GP: Piastri FP1 absence reported
Motorsport.com reported Oscar Piastri will miss first practice for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, with Leonardo Fornaroli set for a McLaren outing.
News2026-07-23
Carlos Sainz gives Williams 2027 update
Formula1.com reported Carlos Sainz addressed whether he will stay at Williams for 2027 and beyond, with no future move confirmed.
News2026-07-23
Haas 2026: Ocon, Bearman on car inconsistency
Formula1.com reported Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman described inconsistency between the Haas cars in 2026 as a problem for the team.
News2026-07-23
2026 Belgian Grand Prix: Antonelli extends lead
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.
News2026-07-23
Verstappen reportedly signs van Langendonck
Autosport reports Max Verstappen has added McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to Verstappen Racing for extra backing as the Belgian develops.
News2026-07-23
2026 Belgian Grand Prix: Gasly FP2 crash reported
Reports from Spa say Pierre Gasly crashed late in Belgian Grand Prix FP2, causing a red flag, with Alpine later addressing the incident.
News2026-07-23
Belgian Grand Prix 2026: Hadjar penalty report and P6
Reports said Isack Hadjar faced a Belgian Grand Prix 2026 grid penalty, then climbed from 21st to sixth after helping Max Verstappen in qualifying.
News2026-07-22
2026 Hungarian GP: upgrades, tyres and forecast
Aston Martin and McLaren head into the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix with reported upgrade plans, as tyre choices and the weekend forecast are published.
News2026-07-22
2026 Belgian GP: Hadjar linked to Red Bull move
Reports during the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend linked Isack Hadjar with a Red Bull future after a Spa grid penalty and strong recovery.
News2026-07-22
Liam Lawson's reported Red Bull demotion in focus
Formula1.com reported Alan Permane said Liam Lawson changed after a 2025 Red Bull demotion, with the New Zealander now 10th on 39 points.
News2026-07-22
2026 Hungarian GP: weather, tyres, McLaren FP1
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.
News2026-07-22
2026 Belgian GP: Ferrari summoned after Hamilton stop
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.
News2026-07-22
Belgian GP 2026: Norris, Hadjar, Sainz drops reported
Reports ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix say Lando Norris, Isack Hadjar and Carlos Sainz face grid drops after extra power-unit changes.
News2026-07-21
Belgian Grand Prix 2026: Red Bull rear wing change
BBC Sport and Autosport report Red Bull will switch rear wing designs for the Belgian Grand Prix after Max Verstappen’s recent crashes.
News2026-07-21
Belgian GP 2026: Spa penalties and steward calls
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.
News2026-07-21
2026 Belgian GP: Ferrari, Hamilton contest penalty
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton left Spa disputing a five-second penalty, while Hamilton also reported car feel concerns after his practice crash.
News2026-07-21
Ferrari Madring laps report still unconfirmed
A report linking Ferrari to first laps at Madring remains unconfirmed in the supplied sources, which instead focus on Ferrari and wider F1 news before Hungary.
News2026-07-21
Colapinto future beyond 2026 remains unconfirmed
Franco Colapinto’s position beyond 2026 remains unconfirmed in the supplied material, with no sourced Alpine statement provided alongside his current P12 on 19 points.
News2026-07-21
Spanish GP 2026: Ferrari Madring laps reported
Ferrari are reportedly linked with first laps at Madring before the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, while BBC Sport separately reported George Russell's Spa setback.
News2026-07-20
Goodwood 2026: Lawson, Lindblad appearances reported
Autosport reported the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed is under way with current F1 drivers expected, though any final attendance list remains unconfirmed.