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Full transcript of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix post-race press conference with Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen.

Kimi Antonelli claimed Belgian Grand Prix pole at Spa, beating Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in a dramatic qualifying session.

Full transcript of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris.

Kimi Antonelli led Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix, while Lewis Hamilton hit the barriers late on.

Kimi Antonelli led Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in a Belgian Grand Prix FP2 session interrupted by two red flags at Spa-Francorchamps.

Full transcript of the Friday team representatives press conference at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, featuring Allan McNish, Graeme Lowdon and Alan Permane.

Max Verstappen led Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc in opening practice for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Full transcript of the Thursday drivers' press conferences at the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, featuring Max Verstappen, Alex Albon, Esteban Ocon, Charles Leclerc, Kimi Antonelli and Liam Lawson.

The FIA has published the press conference schedule for the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix, covering Thursday's drivers, Friday's team representatives, qualifying and the race.

FIA held the inaugural United Against Online Abuse Day at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with leading figures from the paddock calling for respect and collective action.

Full transcript from the post-race press conference at the 2026 British Grand Prix, featuring Charles Leclerc, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

Charles Leclerc took his first win of the 2026 season at Silverstone, ahead of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, after late drama for Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.

Kimi Antonelli took pole position for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Full transcript from the post-qualifying press conference at the 2026 British Grand Prix, featuring Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

Kimi Antonelli passed Lewis Hamilton to win the 2026 British Grand Prix Sprint at Silverstone, with Lando Norris completing the top three.

Full transcript from the post-Sprint press conference at the 2026 British Grand Prix, featuring Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.

Lewis Hamilton took Sprint pole for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 British Grand Prix Friday press conference with Zak Brown, Frederic Vasseur and Steve Nielsen.

Lewis Hamilton topped the only free practice session for the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 British Grand Prix Thursday press conference with Lance Stroll, Lando Norris, Gabriel Bortoleto, Arvid Lindblad, Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas.

FIA schedule for the 2026 British Grand Prix press conferences, including Thursday, Friday, post-sprint, post-qualifying and post-race sessions.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix post-race press conference with George Russell, Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

George Russell converted pole into victory at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli third.

George Russell took pole position for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix after a dramatic qualifying session ended with Max Verstappen in the barriers.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with George Russell, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.

George Russell topped final practice for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, edging Kimi Antonelli as Mercedes completed a one-two.

Kimi Antonelli completed a Friday sweep in Austria, topping FP2 ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

Full FIA transcript from the Friday press conference at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli led George Russell in first practice for the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix as Mercedes set the early pace at the Red Bull Ring.

Full FIA transcript from the Thursday press conference at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.

Audi introduced an upgraded F1 power unit at Barcelona after the FIA communicated the first ADUO review results.

F1 teams have used unusual forms of new evidence when trying to overturn race-weekend decisions.

The FIA has ratified a move toward a 60/40 power-unit split and confirmed safety-related changes.

McLaren and Red Bull are waiting for an International Court of Appeal hearing over Pierre Gasly's reinstated Monaco podium.

Autosport looks back on John Thompson, whose TC Prototypes company became a key force in British motorsport fabrication.

Lewis Hamilton urged the FIA and F1 to do more to lower the cost of entry into motorsport.

Aston Martin's poor 2026 start has not shaken belief in Adrian Newey's long-term impact.

Mercedes technical director James Allison dismissed speculation that the team is favouring one driver in the title fight.

Aston Martin says Monaco and Barcelona left it with no illusions about the AMR26's current limitations.

Mercedes says a battery issue was behind recent retirements for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.

Ferrari is awaiting FIA approval before introducing updated F1 fuel and power-unit elements, potentially from Austria.

Mercedes says further pursuit of its Monaco GP review request would not produce a positive outcome.

Red Bull is preparing an Austria upgrade as the 2026 F1 development battle continues to reshape the competitive order.

Mercedes has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix time penalty.

The appeal over Pierre Gasly's reinstated Monaco podium could open a complex regulatory path for F1.

Toto Wolff has suggested Mercedes may revisit its approach to letting George Russell and Kimi Antonelli race freely.

The FIA has accepted Mercedes' request for a review hearing over George Russell's Monaco Grand Prix penalties.

Red Bull-Ford has challenged the FIA's first ADUO assessment, arguing the available data does not show it ahead of Mercedes.

Madrid's new F1 venue is trying to combine destination-city accessibility with a demanding circuit layout at IFEMA.

Formula 1 says it remains on course for its 2030 carbon-reduction target after reporting a 35% cut since 2018.

Autosport examines whether Formula 1 can fairly resolve the confusion around the Monaco GP penalty decisions.

McLaren and Red Bull have appealed the FIA stewards' decision to rescind Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP penalty.

McLaren is working to regain the tyre management strength that underpinned its recent Formula 1 success.

Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli is set to test a Haas Formula 1 car at Jerez.

Lando Norris believes Ferrari would dominate Formula 1 if its engine matched the strength of its chassis.

Andrea Stella believes Ferrari's upgraded SF-26 now gives the Scuderia the best chassis in Formula 1.

Lewis Hamilton ended a two-year win drought with Ferrari after an aggressive Barcelona strategy and renewed confidence.

Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari victory at Barcelona added a striking new set of records to his Formula 1 career.

Mercedes has requested a right of review over George Russell's Monaco GP penalty as the race result remains under dispute.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur believes Lewis Hamilton would have won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix even without the virtual safety car.

Toto Wolff offered his view on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari resurgence after the pair's long and successful Mercedes partnership.

Full FIA transcript from the post-race press conference for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton, George Russell and Lando Norris.

Lewis Hamilton took his first Ferrari victory at the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris.

Lewis Hamilton thanked Ferrari and its supporters after taking his first Grand Prix victory for the Scuderia.

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Ferrari win with a strategic drive, while Kimi Antonelli retired late with a technical problem.

Beyond the tyres, power unit deployment and energy management could become decisive factors in the Barcelona Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri said he was "mind-blown" by the unprecedented decision that reinstated Pierre Gasly in Monaco after a penalty ruling.

Max Verstappen was surprised Red Bull could lock out the third row in Barcelona after closing much of the gap to Mercedes.

Fernando Alonso qualified last for his home race in Barcelona and said repeatedly explaining Aston Martin's struggles is wearing on him.

High tyre degradation at Barcelona could push the race toward at least a two-stop strategy, according to front-row starters.

Charles Leclerc said he felt ashamed after crashing in qualifying for the Barcelona Grand Prix and leaving himself 10th on the grid.

Full FIA transcript from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix post-qualifying press conference with George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli.

George Russell claimed Barcelona pole ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli in a Q3 interrupted by Charles Leclerc's crash.

George Russell took pole position for the Barcelona Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton, while Charles Leclerc crashed in Q3.

George Russell set the pace in FP3 at Barcelona-Catalunya, finishing two tenths clear of Oscar Piastri.

George Russell topped final practice for the Barcelona Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc.

George Russell tried to reset after recent setbacks, but the Monaco pitlane penalty saga left him as one of its clearest losers.

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari needed to be an innovator with its 2026 car design as it seeks a stronger path back toward the front.

Pierre Gasly was restored to third in Monaco almost five days after the race, officially giving him the sixth podium of his F1 career.

Lando Norris led a close Barcelona FP2 session, beating George Russell by 0.009s as Oscar Piastri completed the top three.

Mercedes backed the FIA process after Red Bull-Ford Powertrains emerged as the benchmark in the ADUO ranking discussed in Barcelona.

Toto Wolff said Mercedes is looking at what it can do for George Russell after Pierre Gasly’s Monaco penalty was overturned.

Full transcript from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Friday press conference with Mattia Binotto, Toto Wolff and Ayao Komatsu.

McLaren and Red Bull are understood to have notified an intention to appeal the FIA stewards’ decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s Monaco podium.

George Russell topped opening practice in Barcelona ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc, while several rookies completed FP1 outings.

George Russell topped FP1 at the Barcelona Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc.

Formula 1 will review pitlane procedures after Pierre Gasly's Monaco podium was restored by the FIA stewards.

Ferrari has introduced a new aerodynamic upgrade package at Barcelona as it tries to close the gap to Mercedes.

Pierre Gasly has been reinstated to third place in the Monaco Grand Prix after FIA stewards upheld Alpine's appeal.

Autosport examines whether planned regulation changes will be enough to keep Max Verstappen committed to Formula 1.

The FIA has confirmed that Pirelli will remain Formula 1's exclusive tyre supplier through the end of the 2028 season.

Full transcript from the Thursday press conference at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, featuring Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Fernando Alonso, Franco Colapinto, Kimi Antonelli and Carlos Sainz.

The FIA, FOM, teams and power unit manufacturers have agreed proposed Formula 1 technical, sporting and financial regulation changes for 2027 and 2028.

Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies said Kimi Antonelli's pace on the way to Monaco Grand Prix victory surprised many observers.

The FIA has published the press conference schedule for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.

Autosport profiles Dynisma, a simulator company whose motion generator technology is used by teams across Formula 1 and wider motorsport.

Autosport examines why Monaco still works for Formula 1 in 2026 despite familiar questions about racing spectacle, practicality and commercial pressure.

Red Bull has traced the issue behind Max Verstappen's early Monaco Grand Prix retirement and had already planned an engine change after the weekend.

McLaren believes its Mercedes customer team status has become a disadvantage during the 2026 Formula 1 season after difficult weekends in Montreal and Monaco.

Mercedes has accepted responsibility for the pit-stop error that led to George Russell receiving a drive-through penalty at the Monaco Grand Prix.

The FIA has unveiled refreshed Formula 2 and Formula 3 championship logos, aligning the junior categories more closely with the Formula 1 ladder.

George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris reflected on qualifying for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, discussing tyre preparation, Mercedes’ pace, the threat of rain and how they expect the race to unfold.

George Russell claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a late lap, narrowly beating Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli as Lando Norris took third for McLaren.

Russell, Norris and Antonelli reviewed the Canadian Sprint, including the early Mercedes battle, Norris’ move into second and concerns about wet-weather running for Sunday.

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint after a close fight with Kimi Antonelli, while Lando Norris split the two Mercedes drivers to finish second.

Russell edged Antonelli to Sprint pole in Canada, giving Mercedes a front-row lockout ahead of McLaren and Ferrari.

Team representatives from Racing Bulls, McLaren and Red Bull discussed upgrades, driver development, team form and future regulations during Friday’s FIA press conference in Canada.

Kimi Antonelli topped the only practice session in Montréal, which was interrupted by three red flags during a busy Sprint weekend build-up.

Drivers including Lance Stroll, Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas, Pierre Gasly, George Russell and Arvid Lindblad previewed the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

The FIA paid tribute to Alex Zanardi, remembering his achievements in Formula 1, CART, touring cars and Paralympic sport, as well as his resilience after life-changing accidents.