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F1 Plans Sprint Weekend Expansion for 2027 Calendar as Format Growth Continues
Formula 1 is preparing to increase the number of Sprint weekends for the 2027 season, with the total expected to rise to nine or 10 rounds. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali confirmed the expanded schedule will be announced soon alongside several calendar changes, including returns for Portugal and Turkey.
16 Aug 2026
16 Aug 2026
Sky Sports Expands F1 Analysis Coverage with The F1 Show Podcast Ahead of 2026 Regulations
Sky Sports has detailed its coverage footprint for the 22-round Formula 1 season, anchored by The F1 Show podcast hosted by Simon Lazenby. The platform will deliver technical breakdown and paddock reaction throughout the sport's new regulatory cycle.
11 Aug 2026
Vasseur targets Ferrari gains to sustain Hamilton’s title bid
Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has outlined a two-pronged strategy of engine refinement and operational consistency to help Lewis Hamilton close a 50-point gap to Kimi Antonelli in the 2026 F1 drivers' standings.
11 Aug 2026
F1 Title Contenders: Antonelli, Russell, and Hamilton Face Crucial Mid-Season Test
Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 F1 standings heading into the Belgian and Hungarian Grands Prix, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton trailing. The upcoming double-header is expected to define the momentum heading into the summer break.
11 Aug 2026
McLaren Prepares Significant Upgrades for Belgian and Hungarian GPs
McLaren is introducing a new rear wing and updated Mercedes power units for the Belgian GP, with a larger upgrade package scheduled for Hungary to close the performance gap before the summer break.
10 Aug 2026
Andrea Stella: McLaren momentum key to 2026 F1 title fight
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is pushing for a sustained development surge after Lando Norris's Hungarian GP win, aiming to close the 91-point gap to championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
10 Aug 2026
Lando Norris to Serve 10-Place Grid Penalty at Belgian Grand Prix
Lando Norris will take a 10-place grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix due to an unscheduled power electronics unit change, a strategic move by McLaren to integrate Mercedes reliability upgrades at a track known for overtaking.
10 Aug 2026
Hamilton: Mercedes Duo Should Be Further Ahead in Title Race
Lewis Hamilton claims Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell should have a larger lead in the 2026 F1 standings given their car's pace. Reliability issues have kept Hamilton within 32 points of the lead as the season heads to Belgium.
10 Aug 2026
Oliver Bearman Addresses Red Bull Rumors Amid Verstappen Uncertainty
Oliver Bearman has dismissed rumors linking him to Red Bull as speculation, reaffirming his focus on Haas while Max Verstappen weighs his own future at Red Bull amid ongoing car performance issues.
9 Aug 2026
Verstappen Sets Pace in Spa Practice as Mercedes Struggles
Max Verstappen topped the first practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, outpacing Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes struggled with pace and potential engine penalties. McLaren's Oscar Piastri faced a late hydraulics issue, while grid penalties loom for several drivers, including Lando Norris.
9 Aug 2026
Kimi Antonelli Leads Belgian GP Practice as Title Rivals Struggle
Kimi Antonelli topped the second practice session at the Belgian Grand Prix, while title rival George Russell struggled to eighth. The session was hampered by two red flags, and Ferrari faces potential penalties for a tire-return procedural breach.
9 Aug 2026
Hamilton Targets Recovery at Spa After Friday Deficit
Lewis Hamilton is working to close a larger-than-expected gap to Mercedes after Friday practice at the Belgian Grand Prix. While Hamilton remains in the hunt for the championship, he is focusing on resolving middle-sector performance issues ahead of Saturday's qualifying.
