A Formula One race with a long, interrupted history now staged at Madring in Madrid
Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were cancelled earlier this year due to regional conflict. With the calendar tight, F1 is considering Sepang in Malaysia to host a double-trace schedule in late September to early October, effectively substituting a Bahrain date and linking Asia and Europe before Singapore. The Bahrain event would be branded as Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia for contractual reasons.
Max Verstappen has criticized the 2026 F1 car design, saying the machines are numb to driver input and forcing earlier braking for optimal exits. Liam Lawson has stepped in for Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, with Yuki Tsunoda occupying Lawson’s Racing Bulls seat. Norris launches LN4 Fusion to back young drivers. Read how these shifts shape Madrid and Monza Grand Prix entries.
Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead in the drivers’ standings after winning Monza from 19th on the grid, while Hamilton finishes sixth as Ferrari’s strategy and team dynamics come under renewed scrutiny. Russell remains in contention; Leclerc suffers a high-speed crash.
Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton have clashed at Monza, forcing Leclerc into the gravel and leaving Hamilton sixth. With the Spanish Grand Prix approaching in Madrid, Hamilton says there are no rules of engagement at Ferrari, while Leclerc accepts responsibility for the first-lap incident. The teams are under pressure to address internal dynamics and performance gaps ahead of the next race.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has extended his F1 championship lead after winning the Spanish Grand Prix on the Madrid Madring circuit, where overtaking proved difficult and the race was punctuated by a Virtual Safety Car. Norris finishes off the podium amid late-race pit-stop drama; drivers call for changes to improve racing in Madrid.
Hamilton has lost control of his Ferrari at Madring’s final corner, hitting the barriers. He has reversed out and is attempting to return to the pits, ignoring team instructions to stop. The session has been delayed as barriers are repaired; Antonelli leads the time sheets with Leclerc close behind. Bearman spins later, causing further red flags. Qualifying is crucial for Sunday’s race.
Kimi Antonelli takes an eighth win from 14 races as McLaren’s Lando Norris suffers late misfortune under the Virtual Safety Car. Norris leads at pole but a VSC timing costs him the race; Antonelli capitalises to extend his championship margin.
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar introduces a sprint race in Monaco, sparking debate as authorities insist it will shake up the weekend and attract more fans, despite Monaco's limited overtaking. A second sprint is planned for Singapore, with Portugal and Turkey returning to the schedule and sprint races increasing from six to ten.
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.
Max Verstappen has won a 101-driver karting challenge at Silverstone, passing pole-sitter Jacky Martens on the 14th lap to finish with 40 minutes and 21 laps remaining. The event featured content creators, fans and athletes in identical karts. Verstappen’s opponents faced a series of crashes and a controversial “Chucky lap” rule that allowed leaders to extend their advantage on several occasions.
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Isack Hadjar has extended his Red Bull deal and returns for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after wrist injury. He has impressed in his debut year and is now set to race alongside Max Verstappen, with his commitment framed as a long-term belief in his potential.