BRITISH GRAND PRIX - FP1 | FRI, JUL 3, 11:30 AM
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Rob Smedley and Otmar Szafnauer argue that a number two driver departing a top F1 team rarely leads to success — a debate made urgent by Red Bull's reported interest in Oscar Piastri.
The 2026 F1 Silly Season is in overdrive! Dive into the latest driver market rumors, from Max Verstappen's Red Bull break clauses to Fernando Alonso's future.
McLaren's Andrea Stella says the team "definitely want to defend the championship" after their best weekend of 2026 in Miami, as Norris and Piastri share the podium.
Daniel Ricciardo teases a potential return to racing, saying 'never say never' — but insists any comeback must be driven purely by fun, not championship ambition.
Aston Martin's lack of cornering performance is accidentally easing their energy recovery burden in 2026, while F1 teams agree to give Honda extra development assistance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lando Norris calls Miami's energy deployment tweaks a 'small step in the right direction' but insists F1 cannot fix the battery management problem without hardware changes.
Toto Wolff credits race engineer Pete 'Bono' Bonnington as a key factor in Kimi Antonelli's rise, praising him as both a mentor and a strong boss after Miami win.
