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Verstappen has finished second in Austria and warns Silverstone may be difficult under the new engine regulations. He says battery recovery is limited, making the Silverstone layout hard to manage. Hamilton notes Red Bull’s progress with weight reductions and upgrades, suggesting the team will be a force in upcoming races.
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.
Russell has trailed Kimi Antonelli in the standings. An engine deployment problem at Spa-Francorchamps contributed to a race-ending incident and left him further behind. Mercedes has identified an engine calibration issue and is working toward a fix ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix.
A roundup of recent Formula 1 coverage shows drivers pushing back on 2026 regulation changes, arguing the 50/50 power split and energy-management tech disrupts on-track racing. Editors stress the sport’s growth goals clash with drivers’ call for more direct control and traditional racing dynamics.
McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole position at the Hungarian GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen spins on final lap; Hamilton faces potential penalty for impeding Piastri. Aston Martin show progress with upgrades but Alonso starts 16th. Malaysia race to feature this October, with possible Imola finale in doubt.
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren, ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli. Oscar Piastri retires with gearbox trouble after leading for a stretch. Lewis Hamilton finishes fifth following a pit-lane speed penalty, while the championship gap widens to 50 points.
Cadillac has announced a leadership transition for its Formula 1 project, with Marcin Budkowski taking over as team principal. Graeme Lowdon has departed after guiding the American entrant through its debuts this season, which have featured reliability issues and no points after 11 races.