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5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Austrian GP
Chris Medland picks out the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Austria for the eighth round of the 2026 season.
Austrian Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Austria predictions.
PODCAST: Listen to F1 Nation's Austrian GP preview
The F1 Nation crew are on hand to run through the main talking points ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Hamilton ‘can stick middle finger up’ to doubters – Norris
Lando Norris was happy to see Lewis Hamilton return to the top step of the podium with his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
How reliability is reshaping F1 title betting markets
Kimi Antonelli’s retirement from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was the latest in a string of reliability issues that are impacting the F1 title race.
From simulator to stopwatch: the creative evidence teams have used to dispute F1 race results
Formula 1 teams have the power to appeal penalties or reprimands imposed by the stewards over a race weekend. But to do so, they must present new evidence that hasn’t yet been seen before by F1’s law enforcement. As a result, teams have investigated every avenue of the series to
New 2026 unknown will be a curveball at F1's Austrian GP
F1's Austrian GP will feature another new curveball for the 2026 regulations
Insider Intel: The best tech era in F1? Sam Collins tells all
Insider Intel: The best tech era in F1? Sam Collins tells all Formula 1
George Russell concedes he is waiting for ‘click’ moment with new F1 cars
George Russell has not won a race since the first grand prix of the season but it still optimistic about a title bid.
Liam Lawson reveals brutal emotional toll of F1 with heartbreaking story
Liam Lawson has conceded that 'happiness' is the cost of chasing his Formula 1 dream
'Lewis Hamilton won't be around forever' - Charles Leclerc offered hope in Ferrari F1 struggle
Charles Leclerc has been unable to match Lewis Hamilton in a tough opening phase of the Formula 1 season
Le Mans 24 Hours winner gets F1 outing with Haas in Austria
Ryo Hirakawa is one of four drivers currently set to take part in FP1 at the Austrian Grand Prix
Aston Martin ‘rocketship’ warning from Montoya amid Alonso to Alpine rumours
Fernando Alonso to Alpine rumours continue to gather momentum...
Mercedes to bring F1 pitstop challenge to Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has officially revealed its plans for the upcoming Goodwood Festival of Speed, including a paddock experience and on-track outings. Leading the on-track running from Friday to Sunday will be Mercedes reserve driver Frederik Vesti. The Dane is scheduled
Fernando Alonso turns heads in Monaco with Nissan GT-R Black Edition
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has been spotted driving a Nissan GT-R Black Edition in Monaco. The two-time F1 champion was seen around the streets of Monte Carlo in the Japanese supercar. The GT-R Black Edition is powered by a hand-built, twin-turbocharged 3.8-lit
Formula E gets its biggest race format shake-up for Gen4 era
Sprint races are coming to Formula E - under the 'E-Prix unleashed' moniker - as part of a big change to race formats for the Gen4 era
Gasly: F1 2026 reliability chaos masks Alpine losses
Mercedes power units have had several retirements in 2026, but Pierre Gasly has steered clear so far.
“We need heroes” - F1 boss urges Fernando Alonso to stay after Barcelona retirement hints
Fernando Alonso hinted across the Barcelona Grand Prix weekend that it could be his last Formula 1 race at the venue
The challenge ahead of F1's future engineering hopefuls
The challenge ahead of F1's future engineering hopefuls Autosport
Ducati unveils Marquez MotoGP renewal and new deal length
Any doubt over Marc Marquez’s Ducati future has been put to bed after the team announced a new deal up to and including the 2028 season
The five most dramatic Austrian Grand Prix moments: Title rivals collide and more
Crashes, controversy and a team-order scandal that still divides opinion — Austria has seen it all.
The 'small factor making a big difference' in Lewis Hamilton’s F1 resurgence
Lewis Hamilton is back in the Formula 1 title hunt, and a former team-mate believes he has the answer to the seven-time champion's return to form
Charles Leclerc explains why business ventures are helping his F1 career
Charles Leclerc believes that expanding his portfolio of business ventures is helping him become a "more open-minded" Formula 1 driver, but insists his target of becoming world champion remains his absolute priority. While many drivers wait until retirement to explore entrepreneu
Max Verstappen ‘will not go away’ amid ongoing F1 future speculation
"Clearly, if we were to lose such a winning driver for the technical regulations, it would be a problem."
Is Gasly's podium justice or a can of worms best left unopened? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Austrian Grand Prix.
Hamilton not thinking of eighth title yet after breakthrough Ferrari victory | Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton says it's still "very hard to think long-term at the moment" about his championship chances after scoring his first victory at Ferrari.
Damon Hill declares ADUO gamesmanship as Red Bull named best engine
Damon Hill understands that some teams are "gaming the system" with ADUO.
Formula 1 Launches Fashion Collection with ETAI at F1 Hub's London Store
Formula 1 Launches Fashion Collection with ETAI at F1 Hub's London Store License Global
Where Audi's main focus lies after a season of near misses
Audi's 2026 has shown plenty of promise already, but there is one key area the team need to focus on to boost performance.
Crawford to get another FP1 run with Aston Martin in Austria
Aston Martin have announced that their third driver, Jak Crawford, will take part in his latest Free Practice 1 session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Wolff 'to discuss' Mercedes intra-team rules with drivers
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits that how George Russell and Kimi Antonelli battle each other is something "we need to discuss with them for the future", due to the increasing threat of Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
The exclusive club of British Ferrari winners
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks at the magnificent seven Brits who have tasted F1 glory with Ferrari.
Where Hamilton now ranks among the oldest GP winners
Lewis Hamilton recently secured his maiden Grand Prix victory with Ferrari at the age of 41 – who does he join on the list of oldest race winners?
Vasseur urges Ferrari to ‘stay calm’ amid title talk
Fred Vasseur has explained how he will be trying to keep Ferrari “calm” as the 2026 campaign develops, after Lewis Hamilton’s breakthrough win for the team generated talk of a championship challenge.
Winners and losers from MotoGP's Brno sprint
Yet another Saturday blunder for the championship leader makes him MotoGP's standout loser from the Brno sprint
Daniel Ricciardo shares heartfelt message after first Indy 500 visit brought back "childhood feelings"
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about his first visit to the Indianapolis 500, describing the experience of being a fan as bringing back "childhood feelings" in a heartfelt open letter to his fans. Since stepping away from F1, the eight-time grand prix winn
Marquez leads calls for MotoGP extreme heat policy
Marc Marquez has led calls for MotoGP to follow F1's lead by introducing some form of extreme weather protocol
FREC: Al Dhaheri charges through for Monza glory
Sport news In another action-packed contest that highlighted the close nature of FIA FREC, the value of the push-to-pass Race Mode system and the second-generation Formula Regional Tatuus T 326 – developed by the Italian constructor in partnership with the FIA to encourage closer
Alpine F1 car crashed by F3 leader as Monza footage emerges
Footage has emerged from Monza, home of the Italian Grand Prix...
Bagnaia gets first 2026 race win, Bezzecchi crashes again
Pecco Bagnaia denied Ai Ogura in the Brno MotoGP sprint and scored his first race win of the 2026 season
As Lewis Hamilton finally scores his first Ferrari F1 win, who took even longer?
Lewis Hamilton has finally done it. At the 31st time of asking, the seven-time world champion has taken his maiden victory for Ferrari. A look at the history books shows only three drivers have required even more time before they first triumphed with the Scuderia. Carlos Sainz wo
Andretti loses first Formula E 1-2 after penalty
Long-time Formula E squad Andretti's first-ever 1-2 finish lasted only a handful of hours, before a penalty for Felipe Drugovich dropped him off the podium
Lewis Hamilton makes Milan Fashion Week appearance after Ferrari F1 win
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has made an appearance at Milan Fashion Week, attending Ralph Lauren's Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show just days after securing his breakthrough first grand prix victory for Ferrari in Barcelona. Taking his seat on the front row, Hami
Oliver Bearman admits "wrong mindset" was behind difficult start to F1 rookie season
Oliver Bearman has conceded that he entered his Formula 1 rookie season with the "wrong mindset," leading to a bruising season-opening Australian Grand Prix that was compromised by costly on-track errors. The British driver, who signed with Haas after impressing on debut with Fer
‘It’s everything’ – Aston Martin boss gives damning verdict on F1 struggles
Mike Krack revealed the extent of Aston Martin's Formula 1 struggles in Barcelona
Ferrari ‘love’ Lewis Hamilton as insider reveals ‘balance’ shift facing Leclerc
"I think the balance, at the minute, it's not very nice for Charles."
Alex Marquez drops out of MotoGP's Brno round
Alex Marquez has aborted his MotoGP return from injury at the Czech Grand Prix, withdrawing from the weekend after qualifying
Ayrton Senna’s personal Honda NSX heads to auction with huge £800k price tag
One of Ayrton Senna's own Honda NSX road cars is heading to auction, offering collectors a rare chance to own a genuine piece of F1 history...
Lego F1 Display Frame 2024 F1 Track Art Print | Formula 1 Circuit Wall Art | 3D Printed Gift For F1 Fans F1 2024
Lego F1 Display Frame 2024 F1 Track Art Print | Formula 1 Circuit Wall Art | 3D Printed Gift For F1 Fans F1 2024 bonepos.com
How an F1 mechanics’ reunion recalled stories of working practices that would now send HR into meltdown
How an F1 mechanics’ reunion recalled stories of working practices that would now send HR into meltdown Autosport
Carlos Sainz proposes radical new F1 format which would ‘never’ be approved
Carlos Sainz would get his Ferrari return, that Mercedes drive, a Red Bull shot and more...
FREC: Monza magic for new leader Nakamura-Berta
Sport news Starting from pole position, Nakamura-Berta headed R-ace GP’s Italian Rookie category winner Emanuele Olivieri with Colombia’s Salim Hanna completing the podium for the Italy-based Prema squad. The result was Nakamura-Berta’s second win of the season after the British
First MotoGP pole for Ogura in Czech GP qualifying
Trackhouse Aprilia rider Ai Ogura took his maiden MotoGP pole position with an emphatic lap in Czech Grand Prix qualifying at Brno
Pierre Gasly Monaco GP podium decision draws fierce Guenther Steiner criticism
Guenther Steiner has labelled the FIA's decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium a "debacle", warning that the ruling has opened a massive can of worms for Formula 1's regulatory consistency. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, the former Haas team principal g
James Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options
Williams team principal James Vowles is adamant that the British Formula 1 team will be able to keep hold of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz for next season, and would be transparent if they wanted to leave. The Grove squad made significant progress with its car last season and moved
Fernando Alonso should have retired three years ago
Multiple sources have told PlanetF1.com that Alpine is pushing to re-sign Fernando Alonso.
Mika Hakkinen at centre of special McLaren announcement
McLaren marked its 1,000th F1 race at the recent Monaco Grand Prix.
Sky F1 presenter lifts lid on ‘horrific’ abuse after 2025 Max Verstappen interview
The Sky F1 presenter asked Max Verstappen a hard-hitting question on the back of Nico Rosberg's commentary.
Caption Competition 293: Hadjar’s trophy | Caption Competition
Will Isack Hadjar get to hold onto his Monaco Grand Prix trophy? Share your best caption for this picture in the comments.
Forget Formula 1! Real racing lives on at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Forget Formula 1! Real racing lives on at the 24 Hours of Le Mans grandprix247
Lewis Hamilton issues Ferrari reality check over lingering Mercedes ‘deficit’
Lewis Hamilton sits 41 points behind Kimi Antonelli after his Barcelona Grand Prix victory.
Why the Japanese Grand Prix is special
Why the Japanese Grand Prix is special Formula 1
The beginner’s guide to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations
The beginner’s guide to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations Formula 1
Claire Williams: George Russell deserves F1 title but bad luck may stick
Former Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams has shared concerns that George Russell could fall victim to a persistent streak of "bad luck" in Formula 1, potentially jeopardising his chances of ever securing a championship title. Speaking on the High Performance Racing p
Max Verstappen status update as Aston Martin confirms Austrian GP plan – roundup
Friday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Lego F1 to headline Legoland Windsor's summer festival
Legoland Windsor is bringing the thrill of F1 to families this summer with a new experience at its annual Lego Festival.
Lam Lawson’s Red Bull demotion is paying off in unexpected ways
"It was probably for the better of his career that he went back there."
Ex-F1 drivers De Vries and Kobayashi win Le Mans 24 Hours
Ex-Formula 1 drivers Nyck de Vries and Kamui Kobayashi, along with Mike Conway, claimed victory in the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours for Toyota at the weekend.
5 betting lessons after Hamilton wins in Barcelona
A sensational performance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya gave Lewis Hamilton his first Grand Prix win as a Ferrari driver.
Round-up: Red Bull did “way better than expected” in Catalunya – Hadjar | RaceFans Round-up
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Mercedes ask for right of review of Monaco result
Mercedes ask governing body the FIA for a right of review of the result of the Monaco Grand Prix.
Destination Spielberg: An F1 fan’s guide
Destination Spielberg: An F1 fan’s guide Formula 1
Why the Austrian Grand Prix is special
Why the Austrian Grand Prix is special Formula 1
Can Hamilton now fight for the F1 world title with Ferrari? Our writers have their say
Can Hamilton now fight for the F1 world title with Ferrari? Our writers have their say Motorsport.com
Hamilton’s Barcelona comeback: From frustration in 2025 to joy in 2026
Hamilton’s Barcelona comeback: From frustration in 2025 to joy in 2026 Formula 1
Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona GP win a "middle finger" to doubters - Lando Norris
Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona GP win a "middle finger" to doubters - Lando Norris Motorsport.com
Leclerc congratulates Hamilton, and explains issues that caused his own DNF
Leclerc congratulates Hamilton, and explains issues that caused his own DNF Formula 1
Perfect 10 for Hamilton and Norris keeps fighting - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Freak Nico Hulkenberg retirement explained after bizarre Liam Lawson incident
'No way. Oh, that's so unfortunate!'
Ferrari would be dominating F1 with better engine - Norris
Ferrari would be dominating F1 with better engine - Norris The Race