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Antonelli becomes fifth Mercedes driver to receive the Trofeo Bandini after strong 2026 F1 start

Antonina Jaromin24 minutes ago24 minutes ago02 mins

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team driver Kimi Antonelli received the 33rd Trofeo Bandini in Brisighella, Italy, on Saturday (May 30th), earning recognition for his outstanding start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Trofeo Bandini was established in 1992 in memory of Italian racing driver Lorenzo Bandini, who tragically lost his life at the 1967 Monaco…

Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Cadillac Formula 1 Team on the grid. 24.05.2026. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 5, Canadian Grand Prix, Montreal, Canada, Race Day.

Bottas analyses disappointing 2026 F1 Canadian GP performance

Shermaine Wong5 hours ago5 hours ago04 mins

Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas reflected on his performance at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP and admitted that his car was “not 100%”. The team had brought a new upgrade package with them to Montreal. The MAC-26 came into the 2026 F1 Canadian GP weekend with an updated front wing, floor, diffuser and rear suspension. However, despite…

Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crossed the line in P15 at his home Grand Prix, in the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.

Stroll reflects on tough 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Chiara Perin7 hours ago17 hours ago04 mins

Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll crossed the line in P15 at his home Grand Prix, the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. While he had qualified P21 on Saturday, placing his AMR26 between the Cadillacs, Stroll changed his set-up and was forced to start from the pit lane on Sunday. Stroll did not finish last as he had…

Sergio Pérez at the F1 Canadian GP weekend

Pérez wants Cadillac operational progress after suspension failure at F1 Canadian GP

Doris Ivandic9 hours ago5 hours ago04 mins

Sergio Pérez had a bizarre 2026 F1 Canadian GP after he suffered a suspension failure on lap 39. Before the incident, he held a promising position, demonstrating his skill in the race despite the Cadillac team being at the back of the field. Tyre gamble and suspension failure at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Speaking…

Aston Martin's Mike Krack and Honda's Shintaro Orihara speak with media at the F1 Canadian GP weekend.

Krack, Aston Martin looking for positives after dismal F1 Canadian GP

Lenny Sundahl19 hours ago20 hours ago04 mins

Aston Martin had yet another difficult race at the F1 Canadian GP, with Fernando Alonso retiring with what turned out to be a seat positioning issue and Lance Stroll finishing 15th. In comments after the race in a print media session, Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack and Honda Trackside General Manager Shintaro Orihara were realistic…

Mercedes provides details about the failure that caused driver George Russell to retire from the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.

Mercedes discloses reason for Russell’s retirement from 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Rebecca Malitz1 day ago1 day ago05 mins

Following the unexpected DNF of George Russell from the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Mercedes explained the reason for the W17 to suddenly come to a halt. Mercedes driver George Russell was on for a successful weekend, having taken the win in the Canadian GP Sprint Race and looking a prime candidate for victory in the…

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Mercedes ends talks with Otro to buy Alpine F1 team stake

Darshan Chokhani1 day ago1 day ago02 mins

The potential deal between Mercedes and Alpine to buy the stake of Otro Capital in the F1 team has fallen through, due to price calculation. After Otro Capital paid about 200 million euros to buy a stake in Alpine F1 team in 2023, the company started to speak with potential buyers to sell its holding….

Ocon: Haas upgrades not good enough at 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Eleanor Cooper1 day ago1 day ago03 mins

Esteban Ocon described his 2026 F1 Canadian GP as “hard work” after the upgrades the Haas team brought to its cars that weekend left a lot to be desired. Ocon took the chequered flag at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in fourteenth, finishing outside of the points and four places behind teammate Ollie Bearman. Ahead of…

Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto explains how the team's tire and start struggles influenced tire choice at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.

Bortoleto explains reasoning behind incorrect 2026 F1 Canadian GP tyre choice

Rebecca Malitz2 days ago2 days ago05 mins

After the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto discussed the team’s struggles to get the tyres into the optimal temperature range in cold conditions, which led to the decision to start the race on the intermediate tyre. In the hours leading up to the start of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, rain had…

Nico Hülkenberg has his say on Audi's decision to start on the intermediate tyres at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.

Hülkenberg discusses Audi’s risky tyre strategy following 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Nico Hülkenberg and Audi chose to start the 2026 F1 Canadian GP on intermediate tyres after rain started prior to the race start. All reports called for rain before and during Sunday’s race. However, the rain stopped before lights out. Other teams also took the gamble to start in Montreal on intermediate tyres. Including McLaren,…