Vote for your 2026 Spanish Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend – RaceFans | Motorsport
Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Spanish Grand Prix weekend? It’s time to give your verdict on which driver did the best with the equipment at their disposal over the last three days. Review how each driver got on below and vote for who impressed you the most at Madring. Driver performance summary Advert | Become a…
Video: Title rivals collide at start of final FREC weekend – RaceFans | Motorsport
Formula Regional European Championship leader Emanuele Olivieri was pipped to pole position for the final weekend’s opening race by rival Sebastian Wheldon. But drama unfolded quickly as the pair led the field into turn one at the start of the race: Other motorsport Browse all motorsport articles Published by Keith Collantine Lifelong motor sport fan Keith set up RaceFans in…
2026 Spanish Grand Prix grid – RaceFans | Motorsport
Lando Norris has taken provisional pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix for McLaren ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen. Spanish Grand Prix qualifying result Penalties Stroll: Start from back of grid due to exceeding maximum number of power unit componentsSainz: Three-place grid drop for impeding Bottas Investigations Russell: Failing to follow the race directors’ instructions in an…
Stewards summon Antonelli, Russell and Leclerc while Sainz collects grid drop – RaceFans | Motorsport
The stewards have summoned Andrea Kimi Antonelli, George Russell and Charles Leclerc over potential breaches of the regulations in qualifying. Russell, who qualified sixth, is under investigation for failing to follow the correct procedure in an escape road. Championship leader Antonelli, who is due to start from second on the grid, and Leclerc who qualified fifth, are both being investigated…
Race director issued “formal request” for Hamilton to stop driving damaged car – RaceFans | Motorsport
Formula 1 race director Rui Marques ordered Lewis Hamilton to stop driving his damaged Ferrari after his crash in final practice. Race control red-flagged the session following Hamilton’s crash at turn 22 in order to repair damage to the barriers. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free Hamilton completed half a lap of the Madring with a damaged…
Taylor Barnard Becomes Formula E’s Youngest Race Winner at Season Finale | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech
The 2025/26 Formula E season ended in London with two records being written simultaneously. Pascal Wehrlein sealed the Drivers’ Championship, but it was Taylor Barnard who provided the afternoon’s most striking subplot — a late, decisive move that completed a full set of youth records in the series. Image: Formula E The Last Record on the List Barnard had already…
Antonelli leads Ferrari pair in second practice as Lindblad crashes – RaceFans | Motorsport
Andrea Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes on top in practice at the Madring, though lap times improved only slightly in the second session. The world championship leader lapped just four tenths of a second quicker than his team mate did in the opening hour of practice. Russell abandoned his first run on the soft tyres and ducked into the pits to…
First pictures: Formula 1 cars in action at the new Madring – RaceFans | Motorsport
Formula 1 drivers had their first taste of the new Madring when practice for the Spanish Grand Prix began today. Lando Norris, McLaren, Madring, 2026 Liam Lawson, Red Bull, Madring, 2026 Liam Lawson, Red Bull, Madring, 2026 Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Madring, 2026 Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Madring, 2026 Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Madring, 2026 Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Madring, 2026 Andrea Kimi…
Video: First onboard lap of Formula 1’s tight, slow new Madring circuit – RaceFans | Motorsport
What will Formula 1 drivers experience when they tackle Spain’s new Madring circuit for the first time later today? The FIA has published a video showing an onboard lap of the 5.4-kilometre, 22-turn circuit shot from the Safety Car yesterday: See more images of the circuit here: Madring track map, 2026 Formula 1 Browse all Formula 1 articles Published by…
On This Day: Antonelli starts his first car race, Bearman wins – RaceFans | Motorsport
Five years ago today Andrea Kimi Antonelli started his first car race. He qualified tenth and finished ninth in the Italian Formula 4 round at the Red Bull Ring. Oliver Bearman won but during the podium ceremony a large piece of signage fell on him and third-placed Sebastian Montoya, seen at the end of the video: On the grid Antonelli…
Audi’s appeal for Tsunoda penalty is “straightforward”, says Bortoleto – RaceFans | Motorsport
Gabriel Bortoleto is confident Audi will succeed in its attempt to promote him to 10th place in the Italian Grand Prix. The team has indicated it will appeal the stewards’ decision not to impose a stop-and-go penalty on Yuki Tsunoda for disrupting the restart of the race on Sunday. The race director ordered an extra formation lap after Tsunoda failed…
First pictures of the Madring, Spain’s new Formula 1 circuit – RaceFans | Motorsport
Formula 1 drivers had their first look at the completed Madring today ahead of the start of practice for the Spanish Grand Prix tomorrow. The 22-turn circuit is largely purpose-built but also uses existing roads in places. Madring, 2026 Pit straight, Madring, 2026 Madring, 2026 Madring, 2026 Starting lights, Madring, 2026 Madring, 2026 Madring, 2026 Turn 5 (reverse), Madring, 2026…
Will Madrid’s new track impress? Does it matter? Six Spanish Grand Prix talking points – RaceFans | Motorsport
Formula 1 has its first new track in three years. Does the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix have any surprises in store? Here are the talking points for this weekend’s race. Mad about the Madring? Although the Madring incorporates some streets, the majority of the 5.4-kilometre layout has been purpose-built, making this somewhat of a hybrid. What sort…
Mitch Evans (Opel): “I needed this fresh start in my career”
© Opel The record holder for victories in the electric championship (16 wins) is taking a gamble by leaving Jaguar for the new German team for the 2026-27 season. The timing of the Gen4 car’s introduction played a role in his decision. Rumors suggested you had many offers on the table. Why did you choose Opel, and what attracted you…
FIA accused of setting “dangerous precedent” over Russia’s war in Ukraine – RaceFans | Motorsport
The Ukraine Automobile Federation has accused the FIA of setting a “dangerous precedent” by allowing Russia’s federation to open offices in Ukrainian territory. The FAU claims Russia’s federation is operating multiple offices in occupied parts of Ukraine. Russia began its full-scale invasion of the country in 2022. “This is a dangerous precedent that paves the way for member organisations to…
Why Lola has got big ideas for its future
It’s been an important few months for Lola as it continues its comeback after a decade largely in mothballs. Back in March, the giant of international motorsport slowly waking from its slumber launched its second project: sustainable recreations of its T70 Mk3B for both track and road. Then, at the start of July, project number one came good. The Lola-Yamaha…
Video: Verstappen will be able to speak to his rivals during ‘Max vs 100’ – RaceFans | Motorsport
Red Bull have revealed further details of the ‘Max vs 100’ event which will see Max Verstappen take on 100 rivals in go-karts. Verstappen will start at the back of the field and have 30 laps to overtake all his rivals. Crucially, each rival will be eliminated “when the rear of Max’s kart is ahead of the front of theirs”….
Stats: Antonelli scores first home win for an Italian Formula 1 driver in 36 years – RaceFans | Motorsport
Andrea Kimi Antonelli scored the 50th grand prix victory for an Italian driver last weekend in his home event. It was the first time in 60 years an Italian driver has won the Italian Grand Prix. The last was Ludovico Scarfiotti, and although that was the only victory (indeed, the only podium appearance) in his 10-race career, he enjoyed the…
On This Day: Furious Alonso says F1 is ‘no longer a sport’ as Schumacher retires – RaceFans | Motorsport
20 years ago today a furious Fernando Alonso declared he “no longer considers F1 a sport” after being penalised for holding up Felipe Massa during qualifying at Monza. Alonso, who was fighting Massa’s team mate Michael Schumacher for the world championship, was delayed by a puncture in the final round of qualifying. He returned to the track in time to…
Russell passed Antonelli after Mercedes told him to stop the “yo-yo racing” – RaceFans | Motorsport
Mercedes tried to freeze the running order of their cars while Andrea Kimi Antonelli was leading the Italian Grand Prix. However George Russell challenged the team’s call as he re-passed his team mate at the beginning of lap 23. The pair began swapping positions after Antonelli caught Russell, who had emerged ahead in a scrap with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen….