George Russell says he is heading into this weekend’s race hoping for a much more ordinary result after a difficult Monaco Grand Prix. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free The Mercedes driver left Monaco without points after serving a drive-through penalty late in the race. The penalty came because he had failed to … Read more

Welcome to Friday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day There was a time when many expected an Aston Martin–Honda partnership to be the team to beat in 2026. That prediction has not materialised, leaving the team’s leading driver with limited options: It’s disappointing how Aston Martin and Honda have faltered under these … Read more

Alpine have successfully overturned the penalties that originally cost Pierre Gasly a podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix. Gasly was one of five drivers handed five-second time penalties for allegedly exceeding the pit lane speed limit during the race. Team mate Franco Colapinto was also cited for the same infringement, along with Lewis Hamilton, … Read more

The results of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix and the championship standings have been updated after Pierre Gasly was reinstated to third place in the final classification. Revised 2026 Monaco Grand Prix result Pos. Driver Team 1 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 2 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 3 Pierre Gasly Alpine 4 Isack Hadjar Red Bull 5 … Read more

George Russell began the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix weekend strongly, topping the timesheets for Mercedes in first practice. His team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli was one of seven regular drivers who did not take part in the session. Under the rules, teams must run an experienced driver twice per car over the season, and the absent regulars … Read more

McLaren and Red Bull have announced they will challenge the Monaco Grand Prix stewards’ decision to overturn the two penalties originally handed to Pierre Gasly. Gasly was initially demoted from third to seventh after being given two penalties for allegedly exceeding the pit lane speed limit. The stewards later rescinded those penalties, concluding Gasly had … Read more

Fernando Alonso says this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely be his final Formula 1 appearance at the Circuit de Catalunya. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Alonso, who turns 45 this year, is contracted with Aston Martin through the end of the season. Even if he extends his career for another year, … Read more

Mercedes look set to dominate the constructors’ championship, but as seen previously in Spain their own teammates could be the greatest threat to their success. Below are the key talking points ahead of this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Will Mercedes win them all? After six rounds Mercedes have rarely been threatened in direct competition. Aside … Read more

Monaco Grand Prix winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli made clear he was unhappy with Lance Stroll’s behaviour on track during the race, and he was not the only driver to be frustrated. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Antonelli said Stroll cost him time when he was lapping the Aston Martin driver for the … Read more

The FIA stewards have accepted Alpine’s request to review the decision that imposed two penalties on Pierre Gasly. Alpine filed a Right of Review petition after Gasly received two five‑second time penalties applied after the race had finished. Gasly initially crossed the line in third place but was demoted to seventh following those penalties. To … Read more