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Planet F1·1d ago

McLaren explains why shelved front wing is finally delivering results

After abandoning the upgrade in Canada, McLaren reveals what changed before its successful return in Barcelona.

motorsport.com·1d ago

Jacques Villeneuve calls on Ferrari to favour Lewis Hamilton – but will it happen?

It is time for Ferrari to make Lewis Hamilton its number-one driver in the 2026 Formula 1 title battle, Jacques Villeneuve believes. After struggling early on at the Scuderia, Hamilton has enjoyed his best results by far in the last three rounds, taking second in Canada and Monaco before winning on merit at Barcelona. Before this, the seven-time world champion lay only fifth in the ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·2d ago

McLaren explain reason for delay in unleashing key new F1 upgrade

McLaren initially introduced a new front-wing design in Canada but had to take it off the car, before it returned in Barcelona.

motorsport.com·Jun 13

Jacques Villeneuve says Kimi Antonelli "has the luck of champions" in Michael Schumacher comparison

1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has argued that Kimi Antonelli is currently enjoying the "luck of champions". Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the championship after his back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix. The 19-year-old driver has continued to pick up wins in every grand prix since, in Miami, Canada and Monaco. Heading into the season ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 13

Karun Chandhok backs McLaren to return to Miami form and challenge Mercedes in Barcelona

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Karun Chandhok believes McLaren's recent front wing modifications will allow it to resume its battle with Mercedes for pole position in Barcelona. While McLaren proved to be Mercedes' closest challenger at the Miami Grand Prix in May, the Woking outfit was unable to threaten the current championship leader at the following two races in Canada and ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 12

Jacques Villeneuve delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari form

Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed a resurgence at Ferrari with consecutive podiums in Canada and Monaco, but 1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has warned that the seven-time champion still cannot beat Mercedes in a straight fight. The British driver's second-place finish around the streets of Monte Carlo resulted in him overtaking George Russell in the drivers' championship. Hamilton now sits ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 8

McLaren admits Mercedes customer team status has become a disadvantage in F1 2026

After McLaren secured a double podium in Miami and appeared to have turned a corner following its first major upgrade of the year, the race weekends in Montreal and Monaco have not gone according to plan. In Canada, things partly unravelled due to the decision to start on intermediate tyres, while Lando Norris later retired with a gearbox issue. Monaco brought another DNF for the reigning ...Keep reading

RacingNews365·Jun 7

Mercedes provide team orders update as intense title fight heats up

The battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell took a dramatic turn in Canada last time out.

motorsport.com·Jun 5

McLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice

McLaren is searching for pace after a tough opening day at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris hit by reliability woes while Oscar Piastri was left a second adrift. McLaren came to Monte Carlo with some confidence that its low-speed performance on display in Canada would stand it in good stead in the Principality, but after the first day of running it was left ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 5

Why too much energy can become a problem in F1's Monaco GP

Monaco is the ideal circuit to showcase the characteristics of the 2026 power units because the principality's narrow streets make it easy to recharge energy, greatly benefiting the electric side of the powertrain. However, when the battery becomes too full, the opposite problem can arise. Just two weeks ago, Formula 1 raced in Canada, one of the circuits with the lowest energy recovery limit ...Keep reading

motorsport.com·Jun 5

"Lesson learned” – The real reason Max Verstappen criticised Red Bull in Canada

After qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by publicly stating that Red Bull had not followed his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion explained that he had ultimately gone along with the team’s preferred direction, partly to show that it would not work. “I’ve pointed it out so many times already, but sometimes you just have to let them feel for ...Keep reading

espn.com·Jun 4

Mercedes orders: Antonelli and Russell can 'race'

Mercedes teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have been told they are free to race after two near collisions at the last round in Canada, with 19-year-old Antonelli saying it would be impossible to put the two title rivals "on a leash."

Synthesis·May 31

Mercedes Faces Major Setback Following Russell's ERS Failure in Canada

The team's investigation into George Russell's retirement is delayed, raising concerns for the future.