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Monaco GP results overturned again as McLaren, Red Bull and Mercedes challenge revised classification
The Monaco Grand Prix result remains unresolved nearly two weeks after race day. A faulty FIA pitlane timing system triggered a cascade of penalties, protests, and hearings that have already reshuffled the podium once — and could do so again.
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Lawson's Red Bull demotion was 'best thing' for his career, says Naomi Schiff
Analyst Naomi Schiff argues that Liam Lawson's swift demotion from Red Bull to Racing Bulls in 2025 has revived his Formula 1 career, with the New Zealander now scoring points in five of the first seven grands prix of 2026.
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Hamilton's first Ferrari win hands Leclerc a masterclass in championship thinking
Juan Pablo Montoya says Charles Leclerc has a rare opportunity to study Lewis Hamilton's title-winning instincts after the seven-time champion secured his 106th career victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, while Leclerc retired with a power-steering failure.
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Wolff admits Mercedes must reconsider free-racing policy as Hamilton closes in on Antonelli
Toto Wolff says Mercedes faces an "interesting discussion" over whether to keep letting George Russell and Kimi Antonelli race freely, after their Barcelona battle cost the team time and allowed Lewis Hamilton to close to within 41 points of the championship lead.
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McLaren unveils Hakkinen bronze statue at Woking to mark 1000th grand prix
McLaren has honoured two-time world champion Mika Hakkinen with a bronze statue at its Woking headquarters, depicting his title-winning moment at Suzuka in 1998. The sculpture, crafted by artist Paul Oz, forms part of the team's 1000th grand prix celebrations.
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Vasseur dismisses Hamilton title talk despite Ferrari's Barcelona surge closing gap on Antonelli
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has played down Lewis Hamilton's championship prospects after his Spanish Grand Prix victory cut Kimi Antonelli's points lead by 25, insisting the team will not change its race-by-race approach ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Mercedes secure FIA hearing to challenge Russell's Monaco GP pitlane penalties
The FIA has granted Mercedes a Right of Review hearing this Saturday over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalties, following Alpine's successful bid to overturn Pierre Gasly's pitlane speeding penalties after a timing system error was confirmed.
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Red Bull challenges FIA engine rankings after ADUO review places it ahead of Mercedes
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says there is 'no single data sample' supporting the FIA's finding that the team holds an internal combustion engine advantage over Mercedes, as the sport's first ADUO review remains unresolved.
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Formula 1 cuts emissions by 35% since 2018 as net-zero 2030 target stays on track
Formula 1 has reduced its carbon emissions by 35% compared to its 2018 baseline, with a 12% year-on-year drop in 2025 bringing total output to 148,805 tCO2e. The championship remains on course to halve emissions by 2030 before offsetting the rest.
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F2 champion Fornaroli to test Haas machinery at Jerez in 2027 grid push
Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli will drive a Haas car at Jerez this week in a two-day Testing of Previous Cars programme, as the 21-year-old Italian explores a potential F1 seat for 2027.
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Norris and Rossi unite at Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2026
Reigning F1 champion Lando Norris will appear alongside nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 11-12 July 2026, with both set for joint balcony appearances at Goodwood House.
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Hamilton's first Ferrari win draws Serena Williams tribute after 106th career victory
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win with Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his 106th career victory. Tennis icon Serena Williams was among the first to congratulate him, posting 'Never forget. I love you bro' on Instagram.
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Hadjar slams Red Bull's start procedure after losing eight places off the line in Barcelona
Isack Hadjar dropped from sixth to 14th at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix, calling Red Bull's launch procedure "too complicated" and urging the team to fix a problem that has plagued both him and Max Verstappen all season.
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Hamilton's 106th win sparks street celebrations across Italy as Ferrari end 2026 drought
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a personal win drought stretching back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Fans across Italy took to the streets in celebration, with social media footage showing classic cars, flags, and national anthems.
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Norris warns Ferrari's chassis superiority will "embarrass" F1 field if engine gap closes
Lando Norris has admitted McLaren are "a long, long way" from Ferrari's cornering performance after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win, warning that a stronger Ferrari engine would see the Scuderia dominate the 2026 season.
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Hamilton ends Ferrari wait with emotional Barcelona victory to close on Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first grand prix win for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, cutting the gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli to 41 points. The seven-time world champion responded with a heartfelt message to fans on social media.
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Hamilton's first Ferrari win sparks Jeremy Clarkson's Peroni jab at historic British podium
Lewis Hamilton claimed his maiden victory as a Ferrari driver at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, leading an all-British podium with George Russell second and Lando Norris third — the first since 1968. Jeremy Clarkson celebrated the milestone while lamenting that the winner was backed by an Italian beer.
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McLaren concedes Ferrari now has F1's best chassis after Hamilton's debut win in Barcelona
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has declared Ferrari the owner of Formula 1's best chassis following Lewis Hamilton's maiden victory for the Scuderia at the Spanish Grand Prix, citing the SF-26's superiority through medium-speed corners after a sweeping upgrade package.
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Antonelli earns 'class act' praise for congratulating Hamilton on first Ferrari win
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli won widespread fan admiration at the Spanish Grand Prix after seeking out Lewis Hamilton to congratulate him on his maiden Ferrari victory, despite retiring from the race himself with an electrical fault.
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Mercedes seeks right of review over Russell's Monaco penalty using Gasly verdict as new evidence
Mercedes has initiated a right of review procedure with the FIA over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix pitlane speeding penalty, arguing that the overturning of Pierre Gasly's identical penalty constitutes significant new evidence. Toto Wolff has acknowledged the team's chances of success are slim.
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