Emirati motorsport leader and FIA president
Christian Horner has been linked with a Formula 1 return, with talks centering on roles at Alpine, Aston Martin, Ferrari, or even a new BYD-backed team. He has issued cautious statements about timing, saying he will return only for a winning opportunity, while others say the sport remains hungry for his leadership.
Domenicali has said a mid-September decision will determine whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi host the season’s finale, with Europe as a fallback if the Middle East situation cannot be resolved. Malaysia’s race replaces Bahrain, and 24 Grands Prix remain the target for 2027, with Imola and Las Vegas in play for potential end-of-year events.
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to 2030 as Formula 1 implements new engine regulations. The move follows months of speculation about his future and reflects a commitment to the team despite dissatisfaction with the sport’s energy-management rules.
Enric Mas leads Primoz Roglic by 1:37 with two stages to go at the Vuelta a Espana. A brutal summit finish on Collado del Alguacil awaits on stage 20, with Briton Oscar Onley gaining ground in the best young rider standings and four-time champion Roglic pressing to close the gap. A developing arc sees Brenner and Dunbar each winning mountain stages in recent days.
The 2027 Formula 1 schedule has expanded sprint races from six to ten, with Monaco hosting a short-form event for the first time. Other sprints are planned in Bahrain, Australia, Japan, Abu Dhabi, Canada, Britain, Italy, Brazil and Qatar as organisers seek greater fan engagement amid regional tensions and security concerns.
The FIA has cancelled the Rally Saudi Arabia leg of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship due to ongoing regional unrest. The finale will shift to Rally Italia Sardegna (Oct 1-4) as the season's final round, with Elfyn Evans leading the standings. Saudi Arabia will still host the Middle East Rally Championship this year.