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Verstappen takes stunning pole ahead of Piastri at British GP

Max Verstappen took a stunning pole position in a tight qualifying session at the British Grand Prix, beating McLaren's Oscar Piastri by narrow margins.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Haas' Bearman handed 10-place grid drop for red flag crash

Haas driver Oliver Bearman received a 10-place grid penalty and four penalty points for crashing under red flags in the final practice session at the British Grand Prix.

- Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Ferrari's Leclerc blames himself for qualifying 6th at British GP

A despondent Charles Leclerc blamed himself for qualifying sixth at the British Grand Prix, saying: "I need to be better."

Nate Saunders

Formula 1

Hamilton: British GP pole chance slipped away at Vale

Lewis Hamilton said any chance of securing pole position at the British Grand Prix slipped away in Silverstone's Vale corner when his Ferrari understeered wide.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Leclerc tops final practice at British GP as red flag halts session

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the final practice session of the British Grand Prix which ended early under red flag.

- ESPN

Formula 1

Valkenburg: I know Verstappen is 'super unhappy' with the car, current leadership

Dutch motorsport reporter Nelson Valkenburg joins TSN's Tim Hauraney to share the latest on Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull and discuss the speculation around his interest in Mercedes.

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Formula 1

Norris tops Friday practice at British GP

Fan favourite Lando Norris lapped fastest in British Grand Prix practice on Friday as an army of McLaren Formula 1 fans, many of them cheering from a sold-out 'Landostand', got what they wanted to see.

Reuters

Formula 1

Rebuild or Regress?

2025 has been unfamiliar territory for Red Bull Racing. Just 18 months ago their car was a dominant force in Formula 1, as they ran away from the field with driver Max Verstappen being the sport's reigning four-time champion. Yet this year, things have changed starkly. Tim Hauraney has more.

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Formula 1

Verstappen refuses to be drawn over Mercedes speculation

Max Verstappen again refused to be drawn on ongoing speculation he might leave Red Bull for Mercedes in 2026. Sources have confirmed to ESPN Verstappen has a clause in his contract that would get him out of his Red Bull deal -- currently running to 2028 -- if he is lower than third going into the August summer break.

- Nate Saunders

Formula 1

Hamilton recommends Mercedes to Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton is following Mercedes' pursuit of Max Verstappen with interest and said he would fully recommend the move to his former rival.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Verstappen open to Mercedes switch as talks with Red Bull driver intensify

Max Verstappen is open to leaving Red Bull to join Mercedes for the 2026 Formula 1 season with talks intensifying ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix. TSN Racing analyst Tim Hauraney has more.

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Formula 1

Russell confident he'll be driving for Mercedes next season

George Russell said the chances of him not driving for Mercedes in 2026 are "exceptionally low" despite team boss Toto Wolff showing an interest in signing Max Verstappen.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

McLaren's Brown: Verstappen joining Mercedes would be 'scary'

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has described the prospect of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes as "scary" amid increasing speculation the four-time champion could switch teams as early as next year.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Norris holds off Piastri for vital win in Austria; Verstappen forced out early

Lando Norris claimed a crucial victory at the Austrian Grand Prix after overcoming teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri in a thrilling on-track duel. Norris held Piastri at bay in a thrilling 20-lap duel in the opening stint of the race and then weathered late pressure to claim his third win of the season.

Nate Saunders

Formula 1

McLaren's Norris: Not winning F1 title won't be a failure

Lando Norris said he would not consider his 2025 season a failure if he fell short in his quest to win a maiden Formula One world title.

- Reuters

Formula 1

Austria could be turning point for Norris' F1 title charge

Lando Norris' victory at Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix provided a succinct answer to his critics. With a mix of solid race craft, calmness under pressure and, above all, sheer performance, he has once again shifted a title narrative that appeared ready to write him off following his disastrous Canadian Grand Prix two weeks earlier.

- Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

F1 movie races to top spot at box office with $140m opening weekend

"F1: The Movie" raced to the top spot at the box office in its opening weekend, earning more than $140 million globally. That includes $55.6 million in the United States, with $25m of that coming on the movie's opening day on Friday, according to The Numbers.

Reuters

Formula 1

Verstappen taken out by Antonelli on first lap

Max Verstappen was taken out of Red Bull's home race at the Austrian Grand Prix after Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli crashed into his car at Turn 3 on the opening lap.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

Hauraney: 'Feels like it's over' for Verstappen this season

Lando Norris surged to a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, while Max Verstappen crashed out of the race on the opening lap. With Max losing out on points this weekend, is he out of contention for the Drivers Championship? Has Ferrari made a step forward with their car for the rest of the season? TSN's Racing analyst Tim Hauraney shares his three takeaways from the Austrian Grand Prix.

13:30

Auto Racing

Sainz out of Austrian GP as car catches fire

Watch as Williams driver Carlos Sainz is forced to withdraw from the Austrian Grand Prix after his car caught fire in the pit lane.

2:02

Formula 1

Norris grabs pole for Austrian GP; Verstappen starts 7th

McLaren wrapped up practice for the Austrian Grand Prix with Lando Norris leading Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri in another one-two at the top of the timesheets ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

ESPN

Formula 1

Norris says pole doesn't make up for errors

Lando Norris believes his pole position lap for the Austrian Grand Prix represents progress in his ongoing title campaign, but said it does not make up for a series of mistakes he made earlier this season.

Laurence Edmondson

Formula 1

McLaren goes 1-2 in second Austrian GP practice session

Lando Norris led Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri in a McLaren one-two in second practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday after George Russell went fastest for Mercedes in the opening session.

- Reuters

Formula 1

Mercedes' Wolff confirms interest in signing Verstappen

Toto Wolff has confirmed Mercedes is exploring the possibility of signing Max Verstappen in the future, but insists it is not impacting ongoing contract talks with George Russell for 2026.

- Laurence Edmondson

The Shift

Track to Screen: The ultimate F1 weekend

Kayla Grey takes you from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to Times Square as she goes from the Canadian Grand Prix to the North American premiere of F1 the movie in 96 hours. She spoke with stars of the track and the big screen including George Russell and Brad Pitt to give you a little taste of the thrill of a Grand Prix, and the way they were able to capture it on film.

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Formula 1

Russell tops Austrian FP1, Dunne fourth for McLaren

George Russell followed up his victory in Canada with a fast start to the Austrian Grand Prix weekend as the Mercedes driver topped first practice ahead of Max Verstappen.

- ESPN

Formula 1

Russell suggests Mercedes still wants Verstappen

George Russell has suggested his contract renewal talks with Mercedes are being held up because the team are still keen to sign Formula One champion Max Verstappen.

- Retuers

Formula 1

F1 leader Piastri will not seek preferential treatment at McLaren

Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri said he would not seek preferential treatment in the title battle with McLaren teammate Lando Norris and they will continue to race freely after colliding in Canada.

Reuters

Formula 1

Pérez on Red Bull exit: I know they're 'very sorry'

Sergio Pérez has opened up for the first time on his departure from Red Bull, saying he knows the team regrets the decision. The Mexican driver, who raced in Formula 1 from 2011 to 2024, including four years at Red Bull, gave new details on his exit from the team in an interview with the Desde el Paddock podcast.

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