Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies explains why the team's promising form failed to carry over to the 2026 F1 British GP
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Mekies explains why Red Bull’s Austria gains failed to translate at 2026 F1 British GP, expects tough Spa event

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies admitted the 2026 British GP exposed the limitations of the team’s current F1 package. After Max Verstappen’s strong showing in Austria—where the four-time world champion was in contention for the win on Sunday despite suffering a costly rear-wing issue in qualifying—the team endured a much tougher weekend at the…

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Honda 2026 F1 Belgian GP Preview
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Honda anticipates 2026 F1 Belgian GP to be “very challenging”, new PU to come at Zandvoort

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Belgian GP, Honda said it expects the long straights and limited energy-recovery opportunities at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps to pose challenges for both drivers and engineers. Aston Martin has continuously struggled with a significant performance deficit since the beginning of the 2026 F1 season. The lack of performance is a result…

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Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has commented on whether Lewis Hamilton has a realistic opportunity to challenge the Mercedes duo for the F1 Drivers' Championship in 2026
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Vasseur: Ferrari “have to be realistic” about F1 championship prospects in 2026 despite Mercedes reliability woes

Following Ferrari’s unexpected triumph at Silverstone with Charles Leclerc, Team Principal Fred Vasseur shared his thoughts on the chances of Lewis Hamilton contending for the 2026 F1 Drivers’ Championship and whether they could successfully compensate for the lack of horsepower at the Belgian GP this weekend.  Although Kimi Antonelli and George Russell currently occupy the…

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Verstappen and Pérez together at Red Bull
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Sergio Pérez reveals the weight of partnering Max Verstappen at Red Bull F1

Few storylines in F1 draw as much outside comment as what it’s really like to share a garage with someone as dominant as four-time World Champion Max Verstappen. Sergio “Checo” Pérez spent four seasons partnering Verstappen at Red Bull. When pressed on the High Performance Podcast whether that pairing represents the toughest seat on the…

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Liam Lawson, VCARB Formula 1 driver, pictured in the paddock during the 2026 F1 season, focused before a session.
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Liam Lawson opens up: Online abuse, F1 rumours and rebuilding his mental space

Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls driver in F1 2026, has opened up about the emotional toll of the rumour mill, revealing that he had to remove the sport entirely from his online life, in order to protect his mental wellbeing. Facing the rumour mill Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, Lawson admitted that seeing narratives written…

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Closeup of Valentino Rossi and Lando Norris on Goodwood House balcony Friday July 10th 2026

From Goodwood House to the Monster Energy Stage: Lando Norris and Valentino Rossi showcase two sides of the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Pit Debrief was in attendance as Lando Norris and Valentino Rossi headlined two contrasting appearances across the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, combining the tradition of Goodwood House with the festival atmosphere of Monster Energy’s Fan Activation Stage. The Goodwood Festival of Speed has built its reputation on celebrating motorsport’s rich heritage while embracing its…

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Sergio Perez speaks on pace improvement at the 2026 F1 British GP. He talks of expectations for Cadillac ahead of summer break.
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Pérez on Cadillac improvements after 2026 F1 British GP: “There is not much in the pipeline”

Amidst new regulations and the start of a new team, Cadillac finally made progress at the 2026 F1 British GP, and while still having no points on the board, Sergio Pérez talks of improvements after summer break and expectations for Hungary. Pérez holding back Haas at the 2026 British GP Sergio Pérez managed to keep…

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