Romain Grosjean to make F1 test return five years after Bahrain accident www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

😰 Should Verstappen worry the McLaren drivers? 🤔 Why won't Piastri serve a penalty in Singapore? 📈 What role has Mekies had in Red Bull's wins? Latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com w/@madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...

Oscar Piastri owns up to "silly mistakes" in Baku after jump start and first lap crash lead to his points lead shrinking www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

📈 Is Verstappen back in title contention? 💥 Piastri crashes - but Norris can't take advantage 👏 A big day for Sainz and Williams 🤔 Mercedes v Lawson an unexpected fight Baku race briefing for @theathletic.com w/ @madelinecoleman.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Piastri's 5 second penalty for the jump start won't be converted into a grid drop. Penalty guidelines: "In cases where there is a single 5s penalty which a driver is unable to serve due to retirement, the stewards will not convert that into a grid penalty for a subsequent race."

We're all set for lights out in Baku - Verstappen on pole but a mixed up grid behind, can Sainz and Lawson stay in the fight at the front? Or will Norris and Piastri recover? Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Less than two hours until lights out in Azerbaijan - Pirelli's race strategy forecast points to it being a one-stopper, even with the new C6 this year. But the potential for incidents/SCs will keep the pit walls on their toes! #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

Wind, rain, red flags and crashes turned qualifying into a day for the underdog as Baku made good on its promise to "expect the unexpected" - even if it all ended with Max Verstappen on pole. Tried making sense of a topsy-turvy day for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

📅 F1 has announced a four-year extension for the Azerbaijan GP's contract, keeping Baku on the calendar through 2030 #F1 #AzerbaijanGP

Final practice is about to get underway in Baku. Can Lewis Hamilton repeat his Friday pace? Live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Green light on for FP1 in Azerbaijan - follow the session with live updates on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

George Russell and Mercedes are taking their time to finalise terms over his new contract - and rightly so, given the importance of the deal entering the prime years of his F1 career. Latest piece for @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

🇺🇸 Miami 2041 🇦🇹 Austria 2041 🇨🇦 Canada 2035 🇲🇨 Monaco 2035 F1's calendar could look very similar for many years to come. But why have so many races been getting long-term contracts of late? www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Formula One has confirmed its 2026 sprint calendar as talks continue about expanding the number of Saturday races and making format changes such as reverse grids in the future. More from @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️

F1 has confirmed its slate of six sprint races for 2026 — but there could be as many as double from 2027, with format changes such as reverse grids up for discussion in the coming weeks and months. www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

Max Verstappen laughed when McLaren asked Oscar Piastri to give up position to Lando Norris after a slow pit stop. Most F1 teams would never make such a call. But McLaren is doubling down on its unprecedented approach to fairness between title-fighting teammates. ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social

It's almost time for lights out at Zandvoort - follow the Dutch GP live on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

💬 "It shouldn’t take them too long to get back up to speed." F1 drivers are pleased Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez will be back on the grid next season - but just how difficult is making a comeback after a year away? www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...

🚨 Mastercard will become McLaren’s title sponsor next season. The team’s official name will be ‘McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team.’ Announcement soon. Sources say deal worth around $100m per season, biggest in McLaren history. Full story ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...

📈 From back of the grid to dominant force 💪 A strong team culture ⭐️ "No superstars" 😰 The power of anxiety 🏆 How it'll handle the title fight Inside McLaren's bid to build the next F1 dynasty www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...

Got questions after today's Hungarian GP and going into F1's summer break? Ask away in our latest F1 mailbag on @theathletic.com 📩 www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

In this column, @lukesmithf1.bsky.social argues that Max Verstappen has arrived at the most logical conclusion for his immediate F1 future, but this still doesn't mean he'll definitely stay at Red Bull until his contract ends in 2028 ⬇️ 🔗 theathletic.com/6525274/?sou...

💬 "It’s time to basically stop all the rumors. For me, it’s always been quite clear I was staying anyway." Max Verstappen says he will be racing for Red Bull in 2026. Story from Hungary for @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

Fred Vasseur has signed a multi-year contract extension as Ferrari team principal. More time for him to get his vision in place at Ferrari as it bids to end the title drought. News and analysis here for @theathletic.com www.nytimes.com/athletic/652...

The formation lap for the Belgian GP will be behind the safety car, confirms race control. Live updates over on @theathletic.com ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

Lewis Hamilton is set to start today's Belgian GP from the pit lane - FIA has confirmed Ferrari has taken a number of new power unit elements. Antonelli and Alonso also starting from the pits #F1 #BelgianGP

Ferrari upgraded its car for Spa this weekend. Charles Leclerc qualified third. But Lewis Hamilton starts 16th. How did his weekend go off the rails? ✍️ @lukesmithf1.bsky.social ⤵️

A tough Belgian GP weekend so far for Lewis Hamilton despite Ferrari's upgrades: "It's just unacceptable to be out in both Q1s. It’s (a) very, very poor performance from myself." www.nytimes.com/athletic/651...

Christian Horner's sudden dismissal sent shockwaves through Red Bull Racing. As the team navigates its first race weekend without the only boss it has ever known, @lukesmithf1.bsky.social examines how the new boss is trying to unite the squad and keep Max Verstappen committed. 🔗 bit.ly/4lOaGzy

Belgian GP sprint result 🏁 1. Verstappen 2. Piastri 3. Norris 4. Leclerc 5. Ocon 6. Sainz 7. Bearman 8. Hadjar 9. Bortoleto 10. Lawson 11. Tsunoda 12. Russell 13. Stroll 14. Alonso 15. Hamilton 16. Albon 17. Antonelli 18. Hulkenberg 19. Colapinto Ret. Gasly #F1 #BelgianGP

Oscar Piastri takes sprint race pole at Spa - almost half a second clear of the field. Max Verstappen starts P2 tomorrow, Lando Norris P3 #F1 #BelgianGP

Max Verstappen's race engineer, GP, will miss this weekend's Belgian GP due to personal reasons - he was also absent for the race in Austria last month. Simon Rennie will take over his duties for the weekend once again #F1 #BelgianGP

Christian Horner has been one of F1's most public figures in recent years. Now, after more than 20 years, he's away from the sport's frontlines. For @theathletic.bsky.social, a look at Horner's rise and eventual fall as Red Bull team principal www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...

Tim Mayer came out swinging as he launched his FIA presidency bid yesterday, highlighting "illusions" of Mohammed Ben Sulayem's tenure - and claimed the "deck is stacked in favor of the incumbent." Feature for @theathletic.bsky.social w/@madelinecoleman.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/647...

Last week, Cadillac opened the doors of its UK base to the media to show the "nuts and bolts" of how F1's newest team is coming together. And it's doing so with a little inspiration from the Apollo space missions 🚀 www.nytimes.com/athletic/646...

Preseason testing dates are confirmed for 2026 by F1 and the FIA 📆 🇪🇸 Barcelona (private shakedown): Jan 26-30 🇧🇭 Bahrain (public test): Feb 11-13 🇧🇭 Bahrain (public test): Feb 18-20 One other calendar update: next year's Azerbaijan GP moves forward one day to Saturday September 26 #F1

Tyres and strategy have a critical role in deciding the outcome of each race - meaning that for the new F1 movie, Pirelli had to part to play. www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...

📝 The Austrian Grand Prix has signed a new contract, keeping the Red Bull Ring on the F1 calendar until 2041 #F1 #AustrianGP

Max Verstappen's future is back in the spotlight exactly one year after he committed to Red Bull for 2025. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social explains why Verstappen-to-Mercedes rumors won't go away, despite Red Bull's struggles & George Russell's career-best form.

F1 teams including McLaren and Mercedes opened their doors to help make the new movie as authentic as possible — but using Williams' wind tunnel resulted in a visit from the FIA 👀 Latest piece for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/645...

The progress for Williams has been clear under James Vowles, who is now locked in for the long-term with a new contract. Good news for all parties! Story for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

Red Bull's protest against George Russell in Canada was called "petty" and "embarrassing" by Toto Wolff. While it was perfectly entitled to lodge it, the rationale and the 5-hour wait must raise questions. www.nytimes.com/athletic/643...

🎞️ Remarkable visuals and sounds incredible 📈 Good balance of realism vs getting too technical 😬 Some moments will make F1 fans cringe 🤔 Is it the most authentic racing film ever? Here's my review of the F1 movie w/@madelinecoleman.bsky.social for The Athletic 🍿 www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

Las Vegas officials have agreed on a two-year contract extension for the grand prix, covering 2026 and 2027. Intention and investment from F1 and the casino partners remains very much for the long-term. Story for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/642...

🇦🇺 Australia expected to open again 🇪🇸 Madrid's debut late in European season 🇨🇦 Will Canada clash with the Indy 500? ❄️ A short winter before testing What we're hearing about 2026 F1 calendar plans 📅 www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

He's got over 400 F1 race starts, but no points so far in F1 2025. The only other non-scorers are rookie drivers. But with even miserable luck this year, Fernando Alonso isn't considering retirement. @lukesmithf1.bsky.social hears from the home hero ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix ⬇️

Spanish GP qualifying is underway in Barcelona 🇪🇸 Can anyone stop McLaren from taking pole? Live updates on @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

2025 is only the third season in Fernando Alonso's F1 career he's been point-less after eight races, after 2001 with Minardi and 2015 with McLaren. But his love for F1 remains "very alive," motivated by 2026 and Adrian Newey's arrival at Aston Martin. www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

Drivers remain critical in Spain about the mandatory two stops we saw in Monaco - but paddock feeling is it was still a step forward from '24, and open to refining format. All set to come up at next F1 Commission meeting. More here for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

Winning the Monaco Grand Prix meant the world to Lando Norris - but *how* he won it, in “cold blood” and overcoming his recent qualifying weakness, could ignite his title charge. Monaco analysis for @theathletic.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/638...