Carlos Sainz’s theory explains why Oscar Piastri is suddenly struggling vs Lando Norris at McLaren
F1 Oversteer • 8/31/2026
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris could barely be separated in 2025, but now Piastri is struggling to keep up with his McLaren teammate. Piastri finished...…
Kimi Antonelli reveals how he is staying grounded in 2026 F1 title fight
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has opened up about how he is keeping himself grounded in the 2026 title fight.
In only his second season in F1, Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the standings with back-to-back wins in China and Japan. Since then, he secured four more grand prix victories before the summer break and now finds himself thrown into the championship ...Keep reading…
George Russell "has to win" Italian GP to keep F1 title hopes alive, says former driver
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Mercedes driver George Russell must secure a victory at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix to keep his championship ambitions alive, according to former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer.
Speaking on the F1 Nation podcast, Palmer assessed the title picture following a dramatic Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. McLaren's Lando Norris took a commanding victory in the Netherlands ahead of the Mercedes duo ...Keep reading…
F1 fans think they’ve spotted a good sign for Liam Lawson in Red Bull’s Monza garage
F1 Oversteer • 8/31/2026
Red Bull are expected to make a ‘last-minute’ decision on whether Isack Hadjar will return at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Hadjar missed the previous...…
Lewis Hamilton reveals Ferrari F40 restoration project after selling entire car collection
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has acquired a rare Ferrari F40, fulfilling a lifelong ambition of his.
The seven-time champion shared the news alongside photos of the retro supercar undergoing what looks like an engine-out restoration.
"My very own F40. This is the car of my dreams and has been for as long as I can remember," Hamilton wrote. "As a kid I dreamt of having one. When I ...Keep reading…
Oscar Piastri prepared for 'different beast' battle in McLaren waiting game - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Oscar Piastri prepared for 'different beast' battle in McLaren waiting game racingnews365.com…
Lando Norris's 2026 F1 title hopes face crucial Monza test, says James Hinchcliffe
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Former IndyCar Series driver and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe says McLaren's performance at Monza will dictate whether Lando Norris can realistically challenge for the 2026 championship title.
Norris will arrive at the Italian Grand Prix on the back of two consecutive wins at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. The victories and a third-place finish in the Dutch sprint race have narrowed ...Keep reading…
Guenther Steiner: Lewis Hamilton has chance of eighth title if Ferrari makes one call
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Lewis Hamilton has a genuine, albeit small, chance of securing a record-breaking eighth Formula 1 championship in 2026, but insists Ferrari must throw its full support behind the Briton to make it happen.
Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner suggested that Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur will soon need to implement strict team orders to ...Keep reading…
Carlos Sainz to launch first Fifty Five merchandise collection ahead of Madrid F1 race
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Carlos Sainz has teased a merchandise collection ahead of his home race, the highly anticipated Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
With Formula 1 preparing to hit the streets of the Spanish capital for the first time in September, the Williams driver is building hype for his home crowd. Taking to social media, Sainz addressed the confusion surrounding his recent cryptic teaser posts about his brand ...Keep reading…
Carlos Sainz could extend F1 career until 2040
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Williams driver Carlos Sainz believes he could stay in Formula 1 until he’s 45 years old – the age he will be when the 2040 season gets under way.
Currently competing in his 12th F1 campaign, the four-time grand prix winner will celebrate his 32nd birthday on Tuesday and is the sixth-oldest driver on the grid behind Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hulkenberg and Cadillac duo Valtteri ...Keep reading…
One Peter Bonnington radio message sums up exactly what Lewis Hamilton is missing at Ferrari
F1 Oversteer • 8/31/2026
Lewis Hamilton has spoken highly of his 2026 Ferrari engineer Carlo Santi, but he still needs more support from the pit wall. Ferrari recognised that...…
Red Bull detail additional benefit to Max Verstappen extension - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Red Bull detail additional benefit to Max Verstappen extension racingnews365.com…
A year without a win – The ugly statistics of Oscar Piastri's 2026 F1 season
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
31 August 2025. Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, extending his championship lead over McLaren team-mate Lando Norris to 34 points. Red Bull's Max Verstappen was 104 points behind and seemingly out of contention.
Over the remainder of that season Piastri didn't win another grand prix and ultimately slipped to third in the standings, a slide accompanied by a flurry of ...Keep reading…
Honda boss insists Aston Martin engine upgrade isn't a 'failure' despite double Q1 elimination
F1 Oversteer • 8/31/2026
Despite Aston Martin’s initial struggles during the Dutch Grand Prix weekend, Honda are still happy with their new Spec 2 engine. Following their alarming Q1...…
FIA decision under major scrutiny as 'old school' F1 rule rued - PlanetF1
PlanetF1 • 8/31/2026
FIA decision under major scrutiny as 'old school' F1 rule rued PlanetF1…
Fred Vesti delights fans with Mercedes V8 demonstration run in Singapore
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Fred Vesti has completed a live street demonstration run in Singapore.
The run took place as the headline attraction of the adidas Orchard Ignition festival on Sunday 30 August, organised in partnership with Mercedes-AMG, adidas and global partner BABYMONSTER.
Vesti took to the track for three separate runs throughout Sunday afternoon, and footage of the ...Keep reading…
Lando Norris handed overwhelming verdict over major McLaren decision - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Lando Norris handed overwhelming verdict over major McLaren decision racingnews365.com…
Fernando Alonso earns Michael Schumacher comparison from Jenson Button
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has likened racing against Fernando Alonso to battling Michael Schumacher.
Writing in his Jenson's Journal for Aston Martin ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Button reflected on Alonso's career as the paddock waits to see if the Spaniard will commit to another season in the championship.
"The biggest compliment I can give Fernando is that fighting him was ...Keep reading…
Clever Ferrari upgrade 'catapult' as Antonelli faces biggest test - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Clever Ferrari upgrade 'catapult' as Antonelli faces biggest test racingnews365.com…
Kimi Antonelli reveals "different mindset" for F1 Italian GP return
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Kimi Antonelli returns to the Italian Grand Prix this weekend armed with a 59-point lead in the drivers' championship and a completely different mindset to his troublesome home race debut in 2025.
In 2025, he suffered a messy race at Monza, in which he was handed a five-second penalty for a clash with Williams's Alex Albon and shown a black-and-white flag for track limits, before picking up two ...Keep reading…
Carlos Sainz concedes mental 'worry' before agreeing fresh Williams deal - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Carlos Sainz concedes mental 'worry' before agreeing fresh Williams deal racingnews365.com…
Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari couldn't afford some of Lewis Hamilton's demands for their F1 car
F1 Oversteer • 8/31/2026
Despite being able to land one of the greatest drivers of all time, Fred Vasseur told Lewis Hamilton that some of his Ferrari demands were...…
Lando Norris insists he has not changed since F1 championship win
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Lando Norris insists that achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a Formula 1 champion has not changed who he is as a person, though it has brought a sense of calm and confidence in the car.
The McLaren driver reflected on his title success during an interview with Sky Sports, which was filmed after he announced a contract extension with the Woking outfit until the end of 2030.
"It hasn't ...Keep reading…
Sergio Perez trying to help hire lure F1 personnel to Cadillac
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Sergio Perez has stated that he's tried to 'influence' some of Cadillac's hires in its first Formula 1 season, and has offered feedback on potential targets for the team to headhunt.
The arrival of an 11th outfit in Formula 1 has expanded the job market within the championship, but this naturally comes with increased competition for engineers and staff members, one of the reasons why the ...Keep reading…
Valtteri Bottas clarifies F1 future after surprise Cadillac sacking - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Valtteri Bottas clarifies F1 future after surprise Cadillac sacking racingnews365.com…
Lando Norris gets special bonus after new McLaren contract - PlanetF1
PlanetF1 • 8/31/2026
Lando Norris gets special bonus after new McLaren contract PlanetF1…
Aston Martin reveals Fernando Alonso decision timeline for F1 future - PlanetF1
PlanetF1 • 8/31/2026
Aston Martin reveals Fernando Alonso decision timeline for F1 future PlanetF1…
Oscar Piastri just got clear evidence that Lando Norris is slowly becoming McLaren’s Max Verstappen
F1 Oversteer • 8/31/2026
With Lando Norris committing his long-term future with McLaren, Oscar Piastri could see his importance with the team diminish. After weeks of speculation, Norris confirmed...…
Ferrari "can't leave more points on the table" with race execution
Motorsport.com (F1) • 8/31/2026
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has called on his squad to keep improving its race weekend execution as the margins between Formula 1's 2026 frontrunners continue to shrink.
Having focused a large part of 2025 on the new regulations, Ferrari has fielded a competitive car in the SF-26, which it has relentlessly upgraded to allow both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to win a grand prix ...Keep reading…
Fernando Alonso makes firm Aston Martin declaration in retirement evaluation - racingnews365.com
RacingNews365 • 8/31/2026
Fernando Alonso makes firm Aston Martin declaration in retirement evaluation racingnews365.com…