Mekies: Red Bull Paid for 2025 Title Push as RB22 Trails Rivals
Red Bull is paying a price for prioritising its 2025 title bid with Max Verstappen, Laurent Mekies says, after late RB21 development left the RB22 behind early in 2026.
McLaren
Palou Wins at Barber as Lundgaard’s Long Pit Stop Ends Late Challenge
Alex Palou won at Barber for his third victory there and second this season after Arrow McLaren driver Christian Lundgaard’s slow final pit stop ended his late challenge.
Vasseur Says Miami GP Will Ignite Midseason Upgrade Battle
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur says the Miami Grand Prix will start a “new championship” as teams, including Ferrari and McLaren, prepare major upgrades after cancelled April races.
Antonelli’s Suzuka Comeback Secures Second Win and Drivers’ Lead
Kimi Antonelli recovered from sixth to win the 2026 Suzuka Grand Prix by 13.722 seconds, taking the drivers’ championship lead while Oscar Piastri finished second and Charles Leclerc third.
Antonelli Tops Russell as Mercedes Lock Front Row at Suzuka
Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell locked the Suzuka front row after the FIA cut qualifying recharge from 9 MJ to 8 MJ, with Oscar Piastri third.
McLaren Sees Early Suzuka Uplift as Piastri Leads FP2
McLaren posted encouragement at the Japanese Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri led Friday practice, with the team planning aerodynamic upgrades and continuing to learn the Mercedes power unit.
Hamilton Regains Form as Ferrari Emerges as F1’s Clear No.2
Lewis Hamilton has regained form after the opening two races as Ferrari’s early development and internal changes deliver a more competitive package, positioning Ferrari ahead of McLaren and Red Bull.