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Kimi Antonelli to Take Grid Penalty at Monza for Engine Change, Mercedes Confirms
Mercedes has confirmed that championship leader Kimi Antonelli will serve a grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza due to an engine change. The Italian driver faces a minimum 10-place penalty after earlier technical issues forced the team to exceed his seasonal power unit allocation.
22 Aug 2026
21 Aug 2026
Dutch GP: Kimi Antonelli Tops Zandvoort Practice Ahead of Lando Norris
Kimi Antonelli outpaced Lando Norris by 0.121s to lead the sole practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix. Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari look closely matched heading into Sprint Qualifying, while Max Verstappen struggled to 11th.
21 Aug 2026
Woody Johnson Acquires Minority Stake in Aston Martin Formula 1 Team
American billionaire and New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Formula 1 team. Johnson will join the board as vice chairman to drive commercial growth in the United States while Lawrence Stroll maintains operational control.
20 Aug 2026
Max Verstappen Signs Red Bull Contract Extension Through 2030
Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with Red Bull Racing to remain with the team until at least 2030. The new deal extends his previous 2028 commitment and ends speculation regarding a potential switch to McLaren.
20 Aug 2026
Carlos Sainz Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension With Williams
Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year contract extension with Williams, keeping him with the Formula 1 team for the 2027 season and beyond. The decision follows teammate Alex Albon's one-year extension, securing the team's driver lineup through 2027.
19 Aug 2026
Alex Albon Signs One-Year Williams Extension Through 2027 F1 Season
Alex Albon has signed a one-year contract extension with Williams, keeping the driver with the team through the end of the 2027 Formula 1 season. The deal secures continuity for Williams as they navigate new technical regulations ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
18 Aug 2026
Sky Sports Partners with 'The Fast and the Curious' Podcast Ahead of Dutch Grand Prix
Sky Sports has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Formula 1 podcast The Fast and the Curious. The deal integrates the show into Sky's digital ecosystem ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
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.
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.
8 Aug 2026
Kimi Antonelli Claims Belgian GP Pole at Spa
Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen as Lando Norris dropped to 13th following a grid penalty.
7 Aug 2026
Hungarian GP: Ferrari and Mercedes prepare for Budapest showdown
Formula 1 heads to the Hungaroring for the final race before the summer break, with Ferrari expected to challenge Mercedes on a track that favors chassis performance over raw power.
6 Aug 2026
Formula 1 Eyes Sepang Return for 2026 Calendar Contingency
Formula 1 is in talks to bring the Malaysian Grand Prix back to the 2026 calendar as a potential replacement race in October, following cancellations earlier this season. The sport is evaluating Sepang alongside European alternatives as it monitors the stability of the final rounds in the Middle East.
