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May 11, 2026

Verstappen feels ready for Nürburgring 24 Hours debut, and wants more Endurance Racing

Max Verstappen says he is fully prepared for his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut, but warns that Balance of Performance could prove decisive — and reveals he wants to do more endurance racing.

May 10, 2026

Here's how Verstappen will navigate the Nürburgring 24 Hours Qualifying gauntlet

Max Verstappen faces the full Nürburgring 24 Hours qualifying gauntlet without exemption. We explain every session, from Q1 to TQ3, and what it means for his pole position bid.

May 10, 2026

Sargeant would welcome Verstappen as Ford Hypercar team-mate

Logan Sargeant says sharing a Ford hypercar with Max Verstappen would be "a huge privilege" as Ford confirms regular discussions with the F1 champion over a WEC future.

May 10, 2026

James Vowles confirms Williams has more performance coming for Canada

Williams team principal James Vowles confirms a fresh upgrade package is in the pipeline for the Canadian Grand Prix, building on the team's Miami gains.

May 10, 2026

Wolff: It is wrong to say Ferrari should have discovered Antonelli

Toto Wolff insists it is wrong to say Ferrari should have signed Kimi Antonelli, arguing that Mercedes' eight-year development programme made him the driver he is today.

May 10, 2026

Vesti completed near-1,000 simulator laps before Miami to help Mercedes

Fred Vesti reveals he completed nearly 1,000 simulator laps ahead of the Miami GP, as Mercedes targets Canada for its next upgrade while Kimi Antonelli leads the 2026 championship.

May 10, 2026

Colapinto on meeting with Messi: "He surprised me" with his F1 knowledge

Franco Colapinto reflects on his 'dream meeting' with Lionel Messi at the Miami GP, revealing the football icon surprised him with his genuine knowledge of Formula 1.

May 10, 2026

Wolff embraces V8 revival, but wants a "mega-engine" with electric punch

Toto Wolff backs a V8 return for 2031 — but wants an 800hp combustion engine paired with 400hp of electric power to create an F1 'mega-engine' for the future.

May 10, 2026

Pepe Martí on his Formula E Berlin race debut: 'It's unbelievable!'

Formula E rookie Pepe Martí reflects on his first Berlin pack race experience, describing it as 'unbelievable' after losing his mirror and navigating pure chaos at Tempelhof.