Doriane Pin made history by completing her first Formula 1 test with Mercedes at Silverstone, becoming the first woman to drive a modern car for the team. The 2025 F1 Academy champion impressed engineers with her adaptability over 76 laps in the W12, in a session hailed as a major step for diversity and a powerful inspiration for future female drivers.
Max Verstappen set a single fast lap in a damp second qualifying session for the Nürburgring 24 Hours but was pushed out of the top ten as rivals improved on slicks. He and Team Verstappen will still contest the 'Top Qualifying' shootout to determine their starting position for the iconic race.
The FIA has banned a qualifying engine loophole used by Mercedes and Red Bull after drivers reported dangerous losses of power. The trick saved minimal time but could leave cars stranded on track, with Kimi Antonelli calling it "not so safe" following a scary incident at Suzuka.
Max Verstappen's run in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring qualifiers was overshadowed by a fatal crash that killed driver Juha Miettinen, leading to the abandonment of the first race. The tragedy prompted official FIA statements and a reaction from Verstappen, casting a pall over the event as qualifying continued.
Former driver Martin Brundle predicts Aston Martin’s current lack of speed and reliability will persist until at least 2027, citing Honda‑chassis mismatches and a need for major staff changes.
Max Verstappen insists the struggling Red Bull RB22 has untapped potential, despite a dismal start that sees him ninth in the standings. The team is focusing on chassis fixes after its new power unit performed better than expected, hoping the current break will provide solutions before Miami.
F1 analyst Karun Chandhok doubts Jonathan Wheatley is the answer to Aston Martin's 2026 crisis, arguing the team's severe technical and engine problems with Honda are far more critical than any leadership change.
Juha Miettinen, a BMW driver, died after a seven‑car collision halted the ADAC 24h Nürburgring qualifiers. The race was red‑flagged and suspended; a minute’s silence will be held at the Sunday event.
Juha Miettinen, 39, died when his BMW 325i was caught in a seven‑car pile‑up during the opening NLS4 qualifying race of the ADAC 24 Hours of Nürburgring, prompting a red flag and a minute’s silence before Sunday’s grid.
Max Verstappen has shared his condolences after GT driver Juha Miettinen died in a multi-car crash during an NLS race at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The F1 champion called the accident a shocking reminder of motorsport's dangers. The race weekend will continue with a minute of silence planned before Sunday's event.
A seven‑car pile‑up at the Steilstrecke on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife forced the NLS4 endurance race to be suspended after two laps, dashing Max Verstappen’s practice ahead of his 24‑Hours entry.
A severe multi-car crash has forced a red flag at the Nurburgring during the NLS4 qualifying race for the 24-hour event. The track-blocking incident has halted the session, which Max Verstappen was participating in to gain night-driving experience ahead of the main endurance race.
