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Verstappen signs McLaren junior van Langendonck in first driver development move
Max Verstappen has taken 15-year-old McLaren junior Dries van Langendonck under his wing through Verstappen Racing, marking the four-time world champion's debut in driver development. Van Langendonck, who leads the 2025 British F4 standings, will retain his place in the McLaren programme alongside the new arrangement.
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Perez reveals Red Bull pushed him to seek psychologist as Verstappen pressure mounted
Sergio Perez has disclosed the psychological cost of his four years as Max Verstappen's team-mate at Red Bull, saying the team repeatedly attributed his on-track struggles to mental issues and effectively pressured him into seeking professional help.
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Colapinto reveals how Las Vegas crash erased his stunning F1 breakthrough
Franco Colapinto has spoken candidly about the emotional whiplash of his 2024 Formula 1 debut — from scoring points in Baku and Singapore to a 50G crash in Las Vegas qualifying that he says made everyone "suddenly forget about everything".
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Bortoleto tells F1 drivers to stop complaining about 2026 rules and "turn the page"
Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto has pushed back against widespread driver criticism of the 2026 regulations, insisting Formula 1 still has its "magic" and that the field must accept the new rules until at least 2030.
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Gasly takes Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype up Goodwood hillclimb with Duke of Richmond
Pierre Gasly drove Alpine's all-electric A110 Future prototype up the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb days after scoring a double points finish at the British Grand Prix, with the Duke of Richmond riding along as passenger.
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Bearman moved to tears driving Senna's race-winning 1985 Lotus at Silverstone
Haas driver Ollie Bearman was brought to tears after lapping Silverstone in Ayrton Senna's iconic black-and-gold Lotus 97T — the car that carried Senna to his maiden grand prix victory at Estoril in 1985. The 21-year-old's emotional reaction drew widespread praise from fans.
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Heineken offers one F1 fan free access to every grand prix on the 2027 calendar
Heineken is inviting F1 fans to compete for a carbon-fibre season ticket covering flights, accommodation, and race access at every 2027 grand prix. The prize was inspired by Brandon Burgess, who spent his entire savings attending every race in 2025.
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Honda to introduce upgraded Aston Martin power unit at Dutch Grand Prix after Zandvoort break
Honda trackside chief Shintaro Orihara has confirmed the Japanese manufacturer will bring an upgraded power unit to Aston Martin's car at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, with two races — Belgium and Hungary — still to run on the current spec.
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Lawson left shaking after driving Bruce McLaren's Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 at Goodwood
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson described the experience as "indescribable" after a last-minute request to drive the iconic #2 Ford GT40 — the car Bruce McLaren steered to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans — up the Goodwood Festival of Speed hillclimb.
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Steiner says Verstappen 'absolutely regrets' missing his chance to join Mercedes
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Max Verstappen regrets turning down past offers from Mercedes, and that the window for the four-time champion to make that move has now closed for good.
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Perez joins Cadillac to prove he is still one of F1's best after toxic Red Bull exit
Sergio Perez has opened up on his decision to join Cadillac for the 2026 season, saying a demoralising final six months at Red Bull left him needing to rebuild his confidence and prove he remains among Formula 1's elite.
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Wolff admits Mercedes must fix reliability after nine poles yield just seven wins
Toto Wolff insists he would rather have a fast, unreliable car than a slow, dependable one, but concedes Mercedes should have converted all nine pole positions into victories during the 2026 Formula 1 season.
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Perez reveals Horner told him Red Bull's second car existed only 'because they have to'
Sergio Perez has disclosed that Christian Horner greeted him at Red Bull with a blunt warning: the team ran two cars out of obligation, not desire, with everything built around Max Verstappen. The Mexican, now racing for Cadillac, says he still overdelivered across four seasons.
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Racing Bulls rookie Lindblad eyes rally career after first WRC taste at Goodwood
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls' 18-year-old F1 rookie, drove an M-Sport-Ford Puma Rally1 car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and said rallying is something he would like to pursue once his Formula 1 career is over.
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Vowles concedes Williams' Silverstone upgrades fell well short of expectations
Williams team principal James Vowles has admitted the upgrades brought to the British Grand Prix underdelivered significantly, with the Silverstone weekend also generating more technical unknowns than the team had going in.
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Binotto insists Audi will push for turbo retention in F1's 2031 engine overhaul
Audi F1 chief Mattia Binotto has called for the sport's next power unit formula to remain 'highly efficient', as the FIA and manufacturers begin shaping regulations for 2031 amid growing momentum toward simpler, cheaper V8 engines.
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Ocon to face reader questions at Spa as Haas driver opens up on F1 journey
Esteban Ocon will sit down for a reader-driven interview in the Spa-Francorchamps paddock on 16 July, with the Haas driver set to discuss his path to Formula 1 and his years alongside two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
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Steiner calls for full-time FIA stewards and AI tools after Silverstone safety car debacle
Former Haas principal Guenther Steiner has urged the FIA to hire permanent stewards and expand its use of artificial intelligence following the British Grand Prix's anticlimactic finish behind the safety car, which he labelled the sport's biggest debacle in 50 years.
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Vowles vows Williams will 'come back swinging' at Belgian GP after Silverstone struggles
Williams team principal James Vowles has promised a full internal reset following a difficult British Grand Prix, with the Grove outfit targeting a stronger showing at Spa-Francorchamps in the 10th round of the 2026 season.
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Norris relives childhood dream on Goodwood balcony after maiden F1 title
Lando Norris took the McLaren MCL60 up the Goodwood hillclimb before joining the Duke of Richmond on the iconic Goodwood House balcony, where the 2025 Formula 1 champion reflected on visiting the Festival of Speed as a boy dreaming of becoming a racing driver.
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