F1's European season kicks off with four races in five weeks: Monaco, Barcelona, Austria, and Silverstone. Key storylines include Ferrari's chances, development battles, Verstappen's future, and Hamilton's record bid.
Mercedes confirms it will take 'several months' to investigate George Russell's catastrophic battery failure at the Canadian GP, with no warning signs detected in telemetry and the championship gap widening to teammate Antonelli.
Jacques Villeneuve explains that Canada lacks a grassroots racing infrastructure, forcing young drivers abroad with no sponsor interest, while F2 budgets have nearly doubled, making family wealth the only path to F1.
Chris Harris argues McLaren's decision to start the Canadian GP on intermediates was a calculated risk, not madness, but finds the delayed pitstop inexplicable.
Kimi Raikkonen says Oscar Piastri lost the 2025 title due to pressure, and backs Kimi Antonelli to avoid the same trap as he leads the 2026 championship.
Oscar Piastri admits McLaren cannot win on merit, while Abbi Pulling becomes first female GB3 winner. Plus: McLaren's Monaco upgrade, Antonelli's title push, and the crucial ADUO program.
Kimi Raikkonen warns that Oscar Piastri's 2025 title collapse was due to pressure, and urges 2026 championship leader Kimi Antonelli not to fall into the same trap.
34 years ago today, Ayrton Senna produced one of the greatest defensive drives in F1 history, holding off a charging Nigel Mansell to win the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix by just 0.215 seconds.
Mercedes admits intra-team battles between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian GP were too close, but the team's philosophy of letting drivers race remains intact as long as contact is avoided.
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Kimi Antonelli received Italy's prestigious Bandini Trophy while leading the 2026 F1 championship, using the moment to firmly dismiss Ferrari speculation and reaffirm his long-term commitment to Mercedes.
Williams team principal James Vowles insists both Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon remain committed to the team's journey as Williams demonstrates improved performance in F1 2026.
