Highlights Max Verstappen returns to GT racing at Portimao on October 18 He will drive a Mercedes GT3 car in the GT World Challenge Verstappen missed May’s Nurburgring race due to mechanical failure Regular GT drivers unavailable due to scheduling…

Highlights Bottas struggled with damper degradation affecting race handling. Power steering issues further complicated Bottas’s car control. Bottas crashed on final lap due to engine braking failure. Perez used upgraded engine, creating a 6-7 km/h speed gap. New suspension system…

Highlights Colapinto confirmed he won’t be benched for the Malaysia Grand Prix. He received a five-place grid penalty for Sepang collision responsibility. Crash caused by brake lock-up, regretted impacting teammate Gasly’s race. Colapinto praised Briatore’s leadership and described conversations as…

Highlights Fernando Alonso confirmed to race for Aston Martin in 2027. Alonso’s talks with team owner Lawrence Stroll lasted five minutes. 2027 marks Alonso’s 24th Formula 1 season at age 46. Aston Martin faced pace and reliability issues this season.…

Highlights Bahrain Grand Prix set for October 1, 2026, on desert circuit. Aston Martin retains Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll through 2027. Rumors suggest Slater may join F1, linked to Carlos Sainz. F1 TV to stream qualifying, practice, and race…

Highlights Esteban Ocon leaving Haas team at end of 2026 season Ocon uncertain about his 2027 Formula 1 seat options Mercedes expected to retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli Racing Bulls’ lineup narrows Ocon’s 2027 seat possibilities Ocon prioritizes staying…

Highlights Bottas was 1.7 seconds slower per lap than Perez in Azerbaijan GP. Bottas crashed due to brake failure after car system malfunction last lap. Perez ran upgraded ADUO 2 Ferrari engine; Bottas used older version. Perez will skip ADUO…

Highlights Alpine reported £8 million profit for 2025, reversing prior loss Turnover rose to £287.6 million, up from £238.5 million in 2024 Sixth place finish in 2024 constructors’ standings boosted earnings Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly podium at rainy 2024…

Highlights Honda introduced second ADUO upgrade during Spanish Grand Prix weekend Upgrade focused on turbocharger to reduce turbo lag and improve power First ADUO debuted in Netherlands; second upgrade quietly added in Spain Stroll and Alonso used fifth turbocharger with…