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George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole, cutting his deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli to 40 points in the standings. Max Verstappen finished second after a charging drive from fifth on the grid. It was Russell's second win of the season and Mercedes' seventh in eight races.
Kimi Antonelli won the chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, his fifth consecutive victory, extending his F1 title lead. The 19-year-old Italian remained calm through a red flag delay caused by a broken track surface, becoming the youngest winner of the legendary race.
Ferrari announced a long-term contract extension with Charles Leclerc just ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, his home race. The 28-year-old, who joined Ferrari in 2019 and has eight career wins, will remain with the team for the coming seasons. Leclerc is currently third in the 2026 drivers' standings and is expected to be a strong contender at this weekend's race.
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli won his fourth consecutive Formula 1 race at the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing more than 10 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton. The victory came after a tense duel with Mercedes teammate George Russell, who retired with an engine failure.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost suffered a head injury during an armed robbery at his home in Switzerland last Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident in Nyon, where intruders forced a family member to open a safe before fleeing with stolen items.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has revealed plans to bring back the V8 engine to Formula 1 by 2030 or 2031, following criticism of hybrid electric technology from drivers and fans. The move comes after a small technical package at the Miami Grand Prix aimed at limiting electric power produced one of the most open races in recent history. Ben Sulayem says the V8 offers 'sound, less complexity, lighter weight' and requires only very little electrification.
Kimi Antonelli won the Miami Grand Prix from pole position, becoming the first Formula 1 driver to convert his first three poles into three wins. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver extended his championship lead to 20 points, finishing ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris.
Alex Zanardi, an Italian Formula 1 driver turned Paralympic cycling champion after losing both legs in a 2001 crash, has died at 59. His family announced his passing on Friday, six years after a second serious accident in 2020. Praised as a transformative figure in Italian sports and disability awareness, he won four Paralympic gold medals.
