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Hungarian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the last race before the three week summer break.
Oscar Piastri frustrated over grid being 'decided by computers behaving or misbehaving'
Oscar Piastri has said Formula 1 grids are now being decided by "computers behaving or misbehaving," adding that they have produced "a pretty crap way of going racing."
Sources: Red Bull decides Max Verstappen's race engineer after Gianpiero Lambiase McLaren move
Red Bull has confirmed the man who will fill the role of Max Verstappen's race engineer in place of McLaren-bound Gianpiero Lambiase.
George Russell lashes out at Mercedes in unheard team radio after crash at Belgian Grand Prix
A furious George Russell launched an expletive-laden rant at Mercedes after retiring from the Belgian Grand Prix, labeling his weekend "un-f---ing-acceptable."
Mercedes scout involved in discovering Kimi Antonelli heading to Red Bull - sources
Gwen Lagrue, the man who discovered F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli, is leaving Mercedes to join rivals Red Bull and oversee its famous driver development programme.
4 things we learned from the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix
Everything that happened this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps served as an encapsulation of the entire season.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on George Russell's Belgian GP crash: 'It 100% goes on us'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said George Russell's crash out of the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix "100% goes on us."
Lewis Hamilton's 'heart sank' after close call with mechanic during Belgian GP pit stop, Ferrari fined
Lewis Hamilton said on Sunday that his "heart sank" as he feared serious injury to a member of his Ferrari pit crew after he knocked him over at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Russell and Hamilton agree collision was a racing incident
Russell and Hamilton agree collision was a racing incident
Antonelli and Leclerc delighted with Belgian Grand Prix performances
Antonelli and Leclerc delighted with Belgian Grand Prix performances
Mercedes' George Russell on Belgian GP opening lap retirement: 'I'm numb to the disappointment'
George Russell's championship chances took another blow at the Belgian Grand Prix after a collision with Lewis Hamilton saw him retire from the race on the opening lap.
Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli extends championship lead, disaster for George Russell - as it happened
Kimi Antonelli has taken his sixth career victory after winning the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position.
Belgian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli seals sixth race victory, teammate George Russell suffers another blow
Title leader Kimi Antonelli has continued to extend his gap in the championship after winning the Belgian Grand Prix, while his teammate George Russell crashed on the opening lap.
Belgian Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to one of the most historic races on the calendar, the Belgian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen praises teammate Isack Hadjar for helping him secure second place on Belgian GP grid
Max Verstappen praised Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar in helping him secure second place on the grid for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
George Russell says gap to Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli down to power deployment, not driving style
George Russell said qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix confirmed his current deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli is not down to his driving style, but differences in how their Mercedes cars are deploying power.
Max Verstappen says he's 'mentally readjusting' to driving his favourite circuits in the latest generation of F1 cars
Max Verstappen joked someone might "shoot" him if he continues to complain about Formula 1's new engine regulations this year, but said he's had to "mentally readjust" when driving some of his favourite circuits in the latest generation of cars.
Russell: Impossible to challenge Antonelli with current issues
Russell: Impossible to challenge Antonelli with current issues
Kimi Antonelli storms to pole position at Belgian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli raced to an emphatic pole position for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix to leave his world championship rivals trailing in his wake.
Lewis Hamilton crashes at the end of final Belgian GP practice
Lewis Hamilton crashed at the end of final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, giving his Ferrari team a mammoth job to repair his car in time for Saturday's qualifying session.
Everything we know (and don't) about Max Verstappen's future: Stay at Red Bull, or time for new start?
Unless you are lucky enough to have no engagement whatsoever with social media these days, you will have struggled to ignore the wild speculation around the internet that something major is about to be announced in terms of Max Verstappen's future.
Lando Norris slams paparazzi trailing his every move: 'It doesn't feel as though private life is private'
Lando Norris has admitted to feeling "violated" by the paparazzi as he defended his right to enjoy his life away from the track as a Formula One world champion.
Kimi Antonelli dominates George Russell by 1.2 seconds in pivotal Belgian GP practice
George Russell finished an alarming eighth in practice for the Belgian Grand Prix as his world championship rival Kimi Antonelli set the pace.
Isack Hadjar faces a back-of-grid penalty for the Belgian GP following engine component changes
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar will start the Belgian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after he received a penalty for exceeding his car's season-long quota for multiple power unit components.
Fernando Alonso 'main focus' of Belgian Grand Prix to get home and watch World Cup final
Fernando Alonso said he is more concerned about getting home to watch Spain in the World Cup final than racing at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Piastri shuts down McLaren swap rumours as Max Verstappen is just 'exploring options'
Oscar Piastri suspects any contact between Max Verstappen and McLaren in recent weeks has been a case of "exploring options", saying he has been reassured he will continue at the team next season.
Max Verstappen signs McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck to his management
McLaren junior driver Dries van Langendonck has been signed by Max Verstappen's management company with the aim of helping the 15-year-old Belgian make it to Formula 1.
Verstappen refuses to commit to Red Bull past 2026 amid growing McLaren exit rumours
Max Verstappen refused to commit to staying with Red Bull beyond 2026, amid growing rumours about a big move on the horizon for him in Formula 1.
Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP after McLaren engine component change
Lando Norris will receive a 10-place grid penalty from wherever he qualifies at this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren confirmed it will fit his car with a fourth "power electronics" of the season.
Williams boss James Vowles backs long-term plan for Carlos Sainz: 'No other debate about it'
James Vowles is determined to keep Carlos Sainz at Williams but accepts it likely to be 2028 before they could give the Spaniard a race-winning car.
Oscar Piastri's manager shuts down Max Verstappen rumors: 'There has been a lot of fiction written'
Oscar Piastri's manager Mark Webber has shut down rumors surrounding the McLaren drivers' future, labeling them as "nonsense."
Adrian Newey to run Red Bull hypercar he designed at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Adrian Newey will make a brief return to his former team Red Bull at this weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed as he completes a demonstration run in the RB17 hypercar he designed.
Charles Leclerc on negative comments: 'You try to cancel the noise as much as possible'
British Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc has revealed he went on a digital detox to avoid negative comments during his struggles earlier this season.
George Russell on F1 world championship fight: 'The performances need to be better'
George Russell was grateful for a late turn of fortune which earned him a British Grand Prix podium but has said he believes he cannot contend for the championship unless his performances improve.
Red Bull boss on Max Verstappen: 'He is right to be unhappy' after spin in British GP
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has said Max Verstappen was right to vent his anger after a second consecutive rear wing issue in as many races caused him to crash out of Sunday's British Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff on confusing end to British GP: 'Show follows sport and not the other way around'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said the FIA's race control made "the right call" over the late safety car confusion at the British Grand Prix after comparisons were drawn with Formula 1's infamous 2021 title decider in Abu Dhabi.
FIA chief Ben Sulayem confident Christian Horner will return to F1
Christian Horner will return to Formula 1, the ruler of the sport has said as the former Red Bull team principal made his comeback at the British Grand Prix.
Bahrain Grand Prix could be added to Formula 1's 2026 calendar if 'conditions are right'
Formula 1 is hoping to add the Bahrain Grand Prix back to the calendar in early October after it was forced to cancel two races from its schedule earlier this year.
Could reliability issues cost Mercedes the championship?
Nine races in, Mercedes' comfortable gap in the title race has dwindled. Can the team find a fix soon?
Lewis Hamilton avoids penalty for yellow flag infringement, keeps third place at British GP
Lewis Hamilton kept his British Grand Prix third-placed podium after avoiding a penalty for a yellow flag infringement at Silverstone.
FIA confirm safety car message at end of British GP was due to 'software error'
The FIA said Sunday that the message saying the safety car would come in at the end of the British Grand Prix "was displayed erroneously due to a software error."
Charles Leclerc on British GP win: 'Tough times never last, only tough people do'
Charles Leclerc has said "tough times never last, only tough people last" after claiming a victory 20 months in the making at the British Grand Prix.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes first victory at British Grand Prix, George Russell second
George Russell's bid to win a maiden world championship was dealt a significant boost after Kimi Antonelli failed to score in a dramatic conclusion to Sunday's British Grand Prix, which was won by Charles Leclerc.
British Grand Prix: Max Verstappen swears repeatedly as Red Bull car spins out of podium place
Max Verstappen swore repeatedly about his Red Bull car after spinning out of a podium place in the final laps of the British Grand Prix, saying he is getting "really fed up" with how Formula 1 is going for him currently.
British Grand Prix: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc takes victory, race finishes under safety car - as it happened
Title leader Kimi Antonelli will start the British Grand Prix from pole position as he aims to take his sixth victory of the season, and you can follow it all live right here, with ESPN.
Lewis Hamilton took part in Lego race at British GP despite doubt, Fernando Alonso wins
Lewis Hamilton did not go through with his threat to skip the Lego race as the grid's stars enjoyed another chaotic prerace event at the British Grand Prix.
Christian Horner returns to British GP as 'fan,' first time in paddock since Red Bull sacking
Christian Horner has returned to the Formula 1 paddock for the first time since he was sacked by Red Bull and has said he wants to come back to the sport with a team that can win.
British Grand Prix 2026: Race start time, how to watch, full schedule, predictions
Formula 1 heads to Silverstone for the iconic British Grand Prix for the ninth race of the season and it will be the first time since 2021 to host a sprint weekend.
George Russell on 'disadvantage' at British GP: 'Losing lots of time in the straights'
George Russell has revealed his car is losing up to 0.3 seconds on the straights compared to teammate Kimi Antonelli at the British Grand Prix, saying his Mercedes team is unable to understand why.
Max Verstappen motivated by only 'life' and 'breathing' at British GP: 'For me, no enjoyment'
SILVERSTONE, England -- Max Verstappen has joked that "life" and "breathing" are the two things keeping him motivated to keep racing at the British Grand Prix this weekend.