French-Algerian F1 driver, rising star in the Red Bull fold
George Russell wins the Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg, narrowing Kimi Antonelli’s lead to 40 points while Mercedes dominates the standings. Hamilton finishes fifth as Verstappen’s pace issues surface amid a Red Bull upgrade. The result sets Silverstone up as a pivotal next chapter in the 2026 season.
Kimi Antonelli has secured pole at Monaco, commanding the weekend with a lap that felled rivals including Leclerc and Hamilton. He leads the championship after four wins in six races, while questions swirl about Ferrari’s future and Vasseur’s medical absence.
Lewis Hamilton wins at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix for Ferrari, ending a long drought and narrowing Kimi Antonelli’s championship lead. The race features a three-stop Ferrari strategy, Antonelli’s retirement late on, and an all-British podium with Russell second and Norris third.