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May 14, 2026

Naomi Schiff raises safety concerns about Verstappen's Nürburgring presence

Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff voices concerns over safety and facilities at the Nürburgring 24 Hours as Max Verstappen's debut drives record-breaking attendance.

May 14, 2026

Bottas' car was stolen during the Miami GP, and the FBI got involved

Cadillac F1 driver Valtteri Bottas reveals his team car was stolen during the Miami GP weekend, triggering an FBI investigation after his paddock and VIP parking passes were found inside.

May 14, 2026

Alpine set to sign former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville

Alpine is set to sign Jason Somerville, former FIA and Williams head of aerodynamics, as the team looks to build on its strong start to the 2026 F1 season.

May 14, 2026

Verstappen settles for third in opening Nürburgring 24 Hours qualifying session

Max Verstappen finished third in the opening Nürburgring 24 Hours qualifying session, with Fabian Schiller and Raffaele Marciello both beating the F1 champion's time late on.

May 14, 2026

Nürburgring 24H Qualifying 1 results: Schiller tops Q1 in the Green Hell

Fabian Schiller puts the Ravenol Mercedes on top in Q1 of the 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours, while Max Verstappen impresses with a P3 finish amidst crashes, hail, and Code 60 chaos.

May 14, 2026

Could Lewis Hamilton announce his retirement at the 2026 British Grand Prix?

A theory claims Lewis Hamilton could announce his F1 retirement at the 2026 British GP at Silverstone. But is there any credible evidence? We examine the facts.

May 14, 2026

Verstappen's team faces 35-kilo weight disadvantage at the Nurburgring 24 Hours

Max Verstappen makes his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo, but balance of performance weight and power restrictions could hamper his bid for victory on the Nordschleife.

May 14, 2026

Mercedes may be sitting on a hidden engine advantage, and ADUO could unlock it

Mark Hughes speculates Mercedes are deliberately withholding a key engine technique worth 15hp to leverage an ADUO advantage — and the Canadian GP could be the flashpoint.

May 14, 2026

Honda's $19m spending boost explained: all you need to know

Honda's potential $19m F1 spending boost comes with conditions. We break down the ADUO framework, the $8m loan mechanism, and the strategic choices Honda must now make.