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Should the British GP ending cause a change in F1 safety car rules?

The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix endured a very anticlimactic end as drivers crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, which prompted boos from the SIlverstone crowd. It came after Max Verstappen crashed at Stowe with six laps remaining and once his Red Bull had been cleared, race control followed its standard procedures by allowing cars to unlap themselves. Those cars were ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/VwhKtvI via IFTTT
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Why Vasseur doesn't want to talk about a Ferrari title fight

Ferrari F1 team principal Fred Vasseur says he doesn't want to hear about the Scuderia's championship chances yet given the team's fluctuating performances. A large upgrade package in Spain yielded the team a surprise Barcelona GP win, and a first for Lewis Hamilton in red. And at last weekend's British Grand Prix, his team-mate Charles Leclerc also got off the mark, bouncing back from a tough ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/JkMOSth via IFTTT

DS Penske celebrates 150th start in Formula E

A pioneer amongst the premium manufacturers competing in Formula E, DS Automobiles celebrated its 150th start in the championship in Shanghai last weekend. A symbolic milestone that provides an opportunity to look back on more than 10 years of electric racing, crowned by four titles and a consistent presence at the forefront of the field. One hundred and fifty races represents nearly 11 seasons ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/OapdwAr via IFTTT

Red Bull investigates Verstappen’s rear wing failure, “all options open” for Spa

For the second consecutive race weekend, Max Verstappen crashed due to an issue with Red Bull's rear wing, although the four-time world champion immediately stressed that the two failures were caused by different problems. "A different fault, let's say, but the same outcome," Verstappen explained. After the crash in Spielberg, where Verstappen went off at the end of Q3, Red Bull said it ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/9Pp1CE0 via IFTTT

The Smiths are headline act again as Jochen Rindt Trophy entertains at Thruxton Retro

Jochen Rindt was king of Thruxton, Bernie Ecclestone’s protege winning the super-fast Hampshire airfield track’s first three European Formula 2 Championship rounds from 1968-1970. Fittingly, the ill-starred Austrian’s prowess is recalled in the centrepiece of the venue’s annual summer historic racing, music and lifestyle event, rebranded Thruxton Retro last year. Originated by Rob ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/Yefub5N via IFTTT

Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP

The British Grand Prix ended behind the safety car, much to the disappointment of many fans at Silverstone. Boos echoed around the grandstands, although part of that reaction was prompted by a communication error. The timing screens briefly displayed the message "Safety Car ending", but this later proved to be incorrect. The FIA subsequently clarified that the message should never have appeared ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/VI4vf20 via IFTTT

KTM signs Alex Marquez for the 2027 MotoGP season

Alex Marquez has signed for the factory KTM squad in MotoGP from the 2027 season. As the string of MotoGP rider announcements continues following the Concorde Agreement being reached, Marquez is the latest rider to have his future confirmed, with the 2025 MotoGP world championship runner-up joining the Austrian manufacturer from next season. It ends his four-year stint at Gresini which so ... Keep reading from Autosport.com - All - Stories https://ift.tt/etGcI59 via IFTTT