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Max Verstappen has tasted victory for the first time in 2026, beating Kimi Antonelli to win a dramatic Gulf Air Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. In a race that started nearly two hours later than scheduled, Verstappen overcame rain, software issues, two Safety Car periods and a chaotic opening to beat the championship leader by 2.3s, claiming his first grand prix victory since Abu Dhabi last year and delivering RBPT Ford its maiden win as a power unit supplier. Antonelli drove a strong race to take the runner-up spot, leading early after the race finally got underway...

George Russell has broken through for his third win of the season, leading every lap of the Qatar Airways Azərbaycan Qran Prisi to hold off Max Verstappen by just 0.196s in a race filled with crashes and Safety Cars.The Mercedes driver controlled the early stages before the first Safety Car erased his advantage, while a second brought Verstappen right onto his rear wing, although Russell held off the four-time world champion by the narrowest of margins to claim his first victory since Austria.It was a strong drive from Verstappen, who started down in eighth and made the most of an...

The third meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in 2026 took place today, September 21 at the offices of the FIA in London. The meeting was chaired by FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and FOM President and CEO Stefano Domenicali. The following is an overview of the key discussion points: 2026 Regulatory changes Minor changes to the 2026 Sporting and Financial Regulations were agreed. 2027 Regulatory changes In line with the refinements to the Power Unit regulations to be introduced in 2027 on fuel flow, a reduction in the total race distance from 305km (190 miles) to 290km (180 miles)...

Pop star Macklemore has generated quite a buzz recently with his "Free Palestine" messaging while on Ed Sheeran's "Loop Tour." The 43-year-old musician was kicked off the tour following backlash from his pro-Palestine stance, but there have been a few "woke" celebrities who have come to Macklemore's defense. Following the Seattle native's pledge to donate $1 million to Palestinian aid organizations, children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel said she would match his donation and urged "every wealthy White celebrity" to do the same. Ms. Rachel isn't the only one to throw her public support behind Macklemore, though, as Formula One driver...

Formula 1 and the FIA unveiled the long-awaited schedule on Wednesday following approval from the World Motor Sport Council, confirming 24 grands prix across 22 countries.The Australian Grand Prix is scheduled for the first week of April as the third round of the season after opening the championship in both 2025 and 2026, although its position could still shift if uncertainty surrounding Bahrain and Saudi Arabia forces changes to the opening rounds.Australia will also become one of five first-time sprint hosts alongside Bahrain, Japan, Monaco and Abu Dhabi.Montreal and Silverstone retain sprint weekends from this season, while Monza, Sao Paulo...

Kimi Räikkönen’s son Robin has taken a significant step in his racing career by joining the Red Bull Junior Team. The 11-year-old will officially become part of Red Bull’s driver development program from 2027 after establishing himself as a promising talent in karting. Robin has competed in karting from an early age and already achieved success across national and international Rotax and WSK competition as he begins following his father into motorsport. Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies said the focus would be on allowing Räikkönen to develop at his own pace rather than burdening him with expectations created by...

Four-time Formula One World Champion Max Verstappen is returning to his racing roots this September, as he attempts to chase down 100 drivers in a go-kart race at Silverstone in England. The Max vs 100 challenge is set to become the world’s biggest go-kart race and will be broadcast live on September 16 around the world on Disney+ and the ESPN App. What is Max vs 100? At one time or another, plenty of motorsport fans have probably asked themselves this question: could you beat a racing legend if the odds were stacked in your favour? That's what Max vs...

The Trump administration announced Thursday that it has finalized a rule ending a decades-old immigration policy that allowed many foreign students and exchange visitors to remain in the United States indefinitely without periodically renewing their immigration status, with an overall maximum visa stay of four years. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the new regulation eliminates the "duration of status" framework for F, J, and I nonimmigrant visa holders, replacing it with fixed admission periods and requiring additional federal review for those seeking to remain in the country beyond their authorized stay.

It took longer than many expected but 31 races into his Ferrari career, Lewis Hamilton has finally tasted victory champagne after a superb win under hot skies at the MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Barcelona, Catalonia. The seven-time world champion delivered a composed drive, aided by a strong Ferrari strategy, to beat George Russell by 19.4 seconds and claim his first win in red, while also delivering Ferrari its first victory since 2024. Having opted for an alternate tyre strategy at the start, Hamilton was the only one of the front-runners to commit to a three-stop race, with a well-timed...

The Trump administration said Friday that people with temporary visas seeking to adjust their immigration status to obtain green cards must return to their home countries to “do so through consular processing,” in a major change from current practice. “From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in extraordinary circumstances,” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Zach Kahler said in a statement. “When aliens apply from their home country, it reduces the need to find and remove those who decide to slip into...

MotoGP competitor Alex Marquez was airlifted to hospital following a devastating collision at today's Monster Energy Grand Prix of Catalonia in Montmelo (Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya). The 30-year-old Gresini Racing rider slammed into the rear of Pedro Acosta's machine on lap 12 after the race leader's bike suffered a sudden power failure. Acosta, who had been heading the field, attempted to alert approaching riders but Marquez was travelling too close behind to take evasive action. The impact sent the Spaniard's Ducati careering off the circuit, where it struck uneven ground and cartwheeled violently through the air whilst disintegrating into pieces. Marquez...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has identified more than 10,000 cases of potential fraud associated with a program that allows foreign students to extend their stay in the United States after graduating from college, ICE acting Director Todd Lyons told reporters Tuesday. At a press conference with officials from ICE and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Lyons outlined some of the findings of an agency investigation into fraud associated with the Optional Practical Training program. OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the U.S. for 12, or in some cases 24, months....

First Race: 2022 Laps: 57 / 191.584 miles / 308.326 km Track Distance: 3.363 mi / 5.412 km Track Record: Max Verstappen, 2025, 1:26.204 (qualifying) Race Lap Record: Max Verstappen, 2023, 1:26.708 Circuit Layout:

FIA Formula 2 announce that Miami and Montreal will host Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2026 calendar, alongside Formula 1 – the first time the Championship will race in North America. The opportunity for Miami and Montreal to join the F2 calendar has come about following the news that the Sakhir and Jeddah Rounds will not take place in April. The FIA Formula 2 championship will go to Miami, USA, on May 1-3 for what will be the second Round of the 2026 season, followed by Montreal, Canada on May 22-24, as Round 3, before returning to Europe, starting...

Circuit: Suzuka International Racing Circuit First race: 1987 Length: 3.608 miles (5.807 metres) Race distance: 53 laps (191.054 miles / 307.471 km) Lap record: 1:26.983, Max Verstappen, 2025 Qualifying (Q3) Race lap record: 1:30.965, Kimi Antonelli, Lap 50, 2025 race

Both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez saw the checkered flag in ShanghaiEvery step along Cadillac’s Formula 1 journey has been a significant milestone for the team, and Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix was no exception. In just their second race on the grid, Cadillac saw both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez take the checkered flag, with Bottas finishing in P13 and Pérez in P15. Problems for several other teams helped Cadillac on this day as three drivers — Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, and Lance Stroll — did not finish the race while four more did not even get to start due...

Circuit: Shanghai International, First Grand Prix: 2004, Number of Laps: 56, Circuit Length: 5.451 km, Race Distance: 305.066 km, Lap Record: 1:32.238, Michael Schumacher (2004) Track.

Circuit: Albert Park First Grand Prix: 1996, Number of Laps: 58, Circuit Length: 3.295 km, Race Distance: 306.124 km, Lap Record: 1:19.813 Charles Leclerc (2024)

The team has endured a disastrous lead-up to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, with a severe vibration plaguing its new AMR26. That has caused trouble with its Honda battery and severely limited the number of laps able to be completed in pre-season testing. Team principal Adrian Newey admitted earlier on Thursday that the issue is also having an impact on the drivers. Newey revealed Alonso feels he “can’t do more than 25 laps consecutively before he will risk permanent nerve damage to his hands”, while Stroll has a 15-lap threshold. The two drivers have subsequently given their perspectives of driving...

The new agreement between Formula 1 and the Foxtel Group (DAZN, a British OTT service, acquired from Fox Corporation in 2024) guarantees Australian viewers continued access to every practice, qualifying session, and race live across its streaming platform and satellite TV service. Network 10 (Paramount Skydance, originally from the CBS 2017 acquisition of the bankrupt network) will retain free-to-air rights to the Australian Grand Prix. DAZN's Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany said the renewal reinforces the company’s long-term investment in the sport. “Kayo Sports is Australia’s sport leader with the best live sport, and our Formula 1 extension further cements...