Vote Now: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

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Which Formula 1 driver made the most of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend? Cast your verdict on who got the most from their car and team over the three days at Circuit de Catalunya. Read the brief driver summaries below and vote for the driver who impressed you the most during qualifying and the race. … Read more

Hamilton: Ferrari victory once felt almost impossible last year

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Lewis Hamilton admitted he had doubted whether he would ever win a grand prix for Ferrari after claiming his first race victory for the team today. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The 41-year-old secured his first grand prix win in nearly two years since moving to Ferrari last season. While Hamilton won … Read more

Russell Confused by Mercedes’ Strategy Call at Barcelona-Catalunya GP

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George Russell said he had been expecting Mercedes to run a three-stop strategy in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, but was told he would only make two stops. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Russell led the early stages of the race ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton, running a three-stop plan, took the lead … Read more

Hulkenberg Retires After Gravel Triggers F1 Car Kill Switch

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Nico Hulkenberg revealed Liam Lawson inadvertently caused him to retire from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free His Audi shut down completely after being struck by gravel thrown up by Lawson’s car. “It was a very sudden death,” Hulkenberg said. “Liam, just in front of me, put a wheel … Read more

Lewis Hamilton Becomes F1’s Oldest Grand Prix Winner Since 1970

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Lewis Hamilton has become the oldest driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix in more than five decades. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The 41-year-old claimed the 106th victory of his career at the Circuit de Catalunya today. That result made him the seventh-oldest winner in World Championship history. To move … Read more

Colapinto Drops to Ninth After Penalty for Yellow-Flag Error

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Franco Colapinto has been demoted two places in the final classification of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix after being found to have committed a yellow flag infringement. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The stewards also added one penalty point to Colapinto’s licence for the offence, making him the first driver this season to … Read more

Stewards Say Antonelli Should Have Been Penalized Before Second Pit Stop

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The stewards have confirmed that Andrea Kimi Antonelli should have been given a five-second time penalty before his final pit stop in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Antonelli exceeded track limits on four occasions during the race, which automatically triggers a five-second time penalty. The stewards, however, did not identify his fourth breach until later in … Read more

Red Bull Surpasses Expectations in Catalunya, Says Hadjar

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Welcome to Monday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day A welcome first comment from A370RK on Lewis Hamilton’s first grand prix victory as a Ferrari driver: I’ve read F1 news here for years but never commented. I watched long before Hamilton began racing. I’m genuinely happy to have witnessed this. Moments like … Read more