Mercedes’ George Russell claimed a hard-fought pole position for the British Grand Prix, overcoming a challenging qualifying session to pip teammate Lewis Hamilton to the top spot at Silverstone. The British driver’s W15 came alive in Q3, setting the stage for a competitive race with rain forecast for Sunday.
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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed his disappointment with Red Bull’s alleged encouragement of an aggressive driving style in Formula 1, following the collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix. Brown believes that teams have a responsibility to guide their drivers on acceptable on-track behavior, and that the FIA should improve its stewarding system to ensure greater consistency and enforcement of regulations.
Following a disappointing performance since their Monaco Grand Prix win, the Ferrari Formula 1 team is pinning its hopes on the British Grand Prix’s free practice sessions to unravel the mystery behind its upgrades not translating into performance gains. With the Austrian Grand Prix being a sprint weekend, Ferrari is eager to utilize the traditional format of the British Grand Prix to conduct back-to-back tests between the two cars.
In a surprising turn of events, Ford has revealed that its return to Formula 1 with Red Bull Racing was initiated by an unexpected email sent to team principal Christian Horner. This partnership, solidified in just 12 weeks, could set a new blueprint for manufacturer involvement in the sport.
As the Formula 1 world gears up for the British Grand Prix, 1996 world champion Damon Hill has praised Lando Norris for silencing his critics with a maiden F1 victory in Miami. The McLaren driver showcased his consistent form in recent races, and Hill believes Norris has the talent to mount a serious title challenge, provided he has a car capable of competing with the top teams.
In a significant move, WEC driver Juraj Varga has joined the Polaris RZR Pro R SSV racing program, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career. This transition comes after the Quad category’s removal from the 2025 Dakar Rally, driving many top Quad racers like Varga to explore new opportunities in the thrilling world of Side-by-Side Vehicle (SSV) racing.
Formula 1 fans are in for an electrifying weekend as the Austrian Grand Prix takes place at the Red Bull Ring. Max Verstappen, the current championship leader, looks poised to continue his dominance by taking pole position on his team’s home turf after a strong performance in practice and the Sprint Shootout. Don’t miss the qualifying action – here’s when and where you can catch all the Formula 1 qualifying coverage.
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez had a disappointing Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix Sprint qualifying session, finishing in eighth place, and blamed Alpine’s Esteban Ocon for compromising his final run. Despite having promising pace, Perez’s chances were ruined when Ocon drove slowly, leaving him with no opportunity to set a competitive time.
Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari was plagued by an anti-stall problem in the Austrian Grand Prix sprint qualifying, forcing him to miss the session and start 10th on the grid. The Monegasque driver is now focused on a strong performance in the sprint race to claw his way back up the standings.
Charles Leclerc has shrugged off Ferrari’s recent struggles, insisting the team can rebound to the top at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix. The Monegasque driver is optimistic about their chances, citing promising simulator testing and targeted improvements to address their weaknesses.