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Antonelli on pole as Silverstone hosts record-breaking British Grand Prix 2026
sports5 days ago

Antonelli on pole as Silverstone hosts record-breaking British Grand Prix 2026

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli leads the British Grand Prix 2026 at Silverstone after beating Leclerc, with Hamilton and Russell behind on the front row. The event set a record crowd of 564,000 across four days, and Antonelli currently chairs the Drivers’ Championship by 43 points over Russell. The main race starts at 15:00 BST, with dry, warm conditions forecast. The weekend has also featured a Red Bull/Alpine mix of qualifying drama (Hadjar over Verstappen; Gasly penalties) and fan anticipation grows around the youngest-ever Silverstone winner potential for Antonelli.

via BBC|
#antonelli#british-grand-prix#formula1
FP1 at Silverstone hints at a sprint-filled British GP weekend
sports8 days ago

FP1 at Silverstone hints at a sprint-filled British GP weekend

BBC Sport’s live F1 practice at Silverstone for the 2026 British Grand Prix shows a tight title picture with Kimi Antonelli 40 points ahead of George Russell. In FP1, Lewis Hamilton led the times at 1:30.521, followed by Antonelli (1:30.777) and Isack Hadjar (1:30.969), with Russell, Leclerc and Verstappen close behind. Six teams brought upgrades for Silverstone as sprint qualifying is scheduled for 16:30 BST. The weekend is forecast to be dry, and fans can follow updates, quotes and the latest standings via BBC’s live blog and Sports Extra radio coverage.

via BBC|
#british-grand-prix#f1#formula1
Russell Commands Catalunya Grand Prix as Barcelona Unfolds
sport27 days ago

Russell Commands Catalunya Grand Prix as Barcelona Unfolds

George Russell leads the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton close behind as pit stops reshuffle the order; Kimi Antonelli sits third and was briefly leading the drivers’ championship by 66 points, with Charles Leclerc mixing strategy while Stroll and Bottas have retired; the race features ongoing strategic calls and position changes through team radios as Hadjar, Colapinto and others chase points.

via BBC|
#barcelona-catalunya#formula1#live-blog
Alpine’s Monaco probe could widen the pit-lane penalties debate
sports1 month ago

Alpine’s Monaco probe could widen the pit-lane penalties debate

Alpine has filed for a Right of Review with the FIA to challenge Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalties tied to the pit-lane timing system, arguing Gasly and others did not exceed the 60 kph limit and that the system may have misfired. The hearing could raise questions about how pit-lane speed is enforced and potentially affect other penalties, though a full race result change is unlikely. The Monaco setup and the timing infrastructure add complexity, and the case could prompt scrutiny or changes to enforcement without necessarily restoring Gasly’s podium.

via Motorsport.com|
#alpine#formula1#gasly
Two-step engine split shifted to boost ICE power and sharpen F1 qualifying
sports1 month ago

Two-step engine split shifted to boost ICE power and sharpen F1 qualifying

F1 and engine makers agreed a two-step plan to move the power split from 58-42 in 2027 to 60-40 in 2028, boosting the internal-combustion engine’s share; ICE power rises about 5% in 2027 and 13% in 2028 (to roughly 420 kW and 450 kW) while electrical power drops to 300 kW with energy-harvesting increasing to 375–400 kW, all aimed at restoring flat-out qualifying without harming racing. The move follows driver criticism, including Verstappen’s threat to quit, and comes with FIA performance rankings and upgrade allowances tied to deficits.

via BBC|
#energy-management#engine#fia
Antonelli leads Monaco chaos as Leclerc crash triggers red flag
sports1 month ago

Antonelli leads Monaco chaos as Leclerc crash triggers red flag

Monaco Grand Prix is red-flagged after Charles Leclerc crashes at the final chicane; Kimi Antonelli inherits the lead with Hadjar in third as repair work on the damaged tarmac is carried out. Russell incurs a drive-through penalty for not serving a prior penalty, causing pit-lane confusion. Norris has already retired, Verstappen earlier retired, and several other drivers remain on track as teams ready for a potential 10-lap sprint upon restart.

via The Guardian|
#antonelli#formula1#leclerc
Vegas Grand Prix extends to 2037 as Spa rotation reshapes F1 calendar
sports1 month ago

Vegas Grand Prix extends to 2037 as Spa rotation reshapes F1 calendar

Formula 1 has extended the Las Vegas Grand Prix for at least a decade, keeping the race on the Strip through 2037 under a new 10-year deal backed by local authorities. In contrast, Spa-Francorchamps will become a rotational Belgian GP through 2031, hosting only select years (2026, 2027, 2029, 2031) while Barcelona will fill the calendar in Spa’s off- years (notably 2028, 2030, 2032), with both venues racing in 2026. The Dutch GP will cease after 2026; Istanbul Park and Portimão are returning to the calendar in 2027, with Portimão on a two-year deal (2027–28) and Turkey on a multi-year rejoin plan.

via F1 Oversteer|
#f1-calendar#formula1#las-vegas-grand-prix
Miami Debut Tests F1's 2026 Rule Shake-Up
sports2 months ago

Miami Debut Tests F1's 2026 Rule Shake-Up

Miami marked the return of F1 with new 2026 rules aimed at closer racing via lighter cars and a hybrid power split. The changes lowered energy harvesting in qualifying from 8 to 7 MJ and boosted peak electrical power to 350 kW to stabilise the speed profile. Reactions were mixed: Verstappen criticized the direction, Leclerc called it a step in the right direction, Norris remained unconvinced, and Piastri said the problems aren’t fixed though some improvements were seen, with times slower than 2025. With 2027 engine rule changes reportedly in the works, more tweaks could be coming to the formula.

via Motorsport.com|
#energy-harvesting#f1-2026-regulations#formula1
Antonelli takes pole as McLaren surge reshapes Miami sprint weekend
sports2 months ago

Antonelli takes pole as McLaren surge reshapes Miami sprint weekend

Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes-boosted qualifying session as McLaren’s updated package delivered a strong sprint 1-2 for Norris and Piastri; Verstappen closed the gap but couldn’t topple the Italian, with Ferrari showing progress from its updates but still behind. The Miami sprint was defined by rear-tyre overheating on a hot, low-grip, wind-affected track, and unpredictable weather on Sunday could shuffle the order again.

via Autosport|
#formula1#mclaren#miamigp
Antonelli grabs Miami pole in a dramatic F1 qualifying session
sports2 months ago

Antonelli grabs Miami pole in a dramatic F1 qualifying session

Kimi Antonelli claimed pole for the 2026 Miami Grand Prix with a 1:27.798, about 0.3s clear of Max Verstappen; Leclerc and Norris locked the second row, with Russell fifth and Hamilton sixth. Oscar Piastri and Norris faced power-unit/boost issues, Gabriel Bortoleto endured a sprint disqualification and then a brake-fire ending his session, while Nico Hülkenberg and the rest of the field completed qualifying in positions from 11th onward. Full qualifying results listed below.

via racingnews365.com|
#antonelli#formula1#miami-grand-prix