Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli became the youngest pole-sitter in Formula One history after securing pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix during a dramatic qualifying session in Shanghai. The nineteen-year-old delivered a stunning lap of 1:32.064 to secure pole for Sunday’s race and underline Mercedes’ strong start to the 2026 season. “It was a pretty clean session, so really happy,” Antonelli said after qualifying. “George had an issue in Q3 and it would have been cool t
Mercedes driver George Russell claimed victory in the first sprint race of the 2026 Formula One season at the Chinese Grand Prix after a dramatic nineteen lap contest in Shanghai. Russell finished the sprint ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, while Sir Lewis Hamilton completed the podium after an explosive opening stint that briefly saw the Ferrari driver take the lead. Hamilton produced one of the standout moments of the race at the start. Launching from fourth on the grid,
Mercedes driver George Russell claimed victory in the opening race of the 2026 Formula One season after a dramatic Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Russell completed the fifty-eight lap race ahead of teammate Kimi Antonelli to secure a dominant one-two finish for Mercedes, while Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third. “I’m feeling incredible,” Russell said after the race. “It was a hell of a fight at the beginning. We knew it was going to be challenging. I
Mercedes driver George Russell will start the opening race of the 2026 Formula One season from pole position after delivering a dominant qualifying performance at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. Russell produced a commanding lap of one minute 18.518 seconds to secure the first pole position of the new era of regulations, finishing ahead of Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in second place and Red Bull Racing's Isack Hadjar in third. The result gives Mercedes a front ro
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton says he feels “younger than ever” as he begins his twentieth season in Formula 1, insisting his ambition remains unchanged. Winning. Speaking during the FIA press conference in Melbourne on Thursday ahead of the opening round of the season, Hamilton reflected on the work completed over the winter and the motivation that continues to drive him two decades into the sport. “I think we got great mileage done in winter testing. An amazing a
After a hugely successful debut last season, The Pop‑Up Hotel Silverstone is set to return for the 2026 Formula 1 Perelli British Grand Prix, once again offering fans a rare opportunity to stay inside the Silverstone Circuit during one of the biggest weekends in motorsport.
The B Corp Certification recognises Formula E’s decade-long leadership in using sport as a powerful force for positive change, delivering growth for business, meaningful impact for society, and real progress for the planet. By securing this status, the series codifies its mission to ‘Make Progress Thrilling’, challenging a sports industry that has traditionally prioritised spectacle over systemic impact.
The 2026 FIA World Rally Championship roars into life this week at Rallye Monte-Carlo, where Sébastien Ogier begins his title defence on home roads with history firmly in his sights.
The Importance of Representation in Motorsport In motorsport, talent alone is rarely enough. Raw speed, racecraft, and determination can only take a young driver so far. Sooner or later, they hit a brick wall: funding. Financial barriers shape who rises through the ranks, often determining the faces we see at the top of the sport. This reality prevents raw talent from getting a fair chance to shine. It also highlights why representation matters. The faces we see at the top in
A Chaotic Qualifying Session McLaren’s Lando Norris has secured pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix after a thrilling and chaotic qualifying session. He set a remarkable lap time of 1:47.934 in challenging wet conditions. Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen will start in second place, while Carlos Sainz Jr. from Williams rounds out the top three. Norris Reflects on the Intensity After taking pole, Norris expressed just how intense the session was. “Boy, that was stressful