undefined en https://en.as.com Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:18:01 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/honda-fasttracks-aston-martins-new-f1-engine-as-amr26-hits-the-track-in-hungary-f202607-n/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:26:30 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/honda-fasttracks-aston-martins-new-f1-engine-as-amr26-hits-the-track-in-hungary-f202607-n/ Carmen Ruiz Honda debuted the new engine they developed for an already upgraded AMR26. Neither side provided further details of the 200-kilometer filming day. Honda debuted the new engine they developed for an already upgraded AMR26. Neither side provided further details of the 200-kilometer filming day. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Aramco F1 team Fernando Alonso Lance Stroll Jak Crawford Marton Monus (REUTERS) Honda fast‑tracks Aston Martin’s new F1 engine as AMR26 hits the track in Hungary Honda debuted the new engine they developed for an already upgraded AMR26. Neither side provided further details of the 200-kilometer filming day. Honda debuted the new engine they developed for an already upgraded AMR26. Neither side provided further details of the 200-kilometer filming day. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6J2BC6CGWRKV3EP2XPUXDTVGGI.jpg?auth=70a4c46ee82772a3335d9b723e86a34a7e2a8d5c4240a343446b4f59397ef58d" width="7993" height="5247" alt="Honda debuted the new engine they developed for an already upgraded AMR26. Neither side provided further details of the 200-kilometer filming day."></img><p>Neither side expected to move this fast, but this time it was<b> Honda’s turn to deliver</b>. <b>Aston Martin </b>had already made its move before Formula 1 headed into its summer break, rolling out <b>a heavily updated AMR26 </b>that left both drivers genuinely encouraged. <b>Lance Stroll</b> called it “<b>the most hopeful upgrade we’ve had in a very, very long time</b>,” while <b>Fernando Alonso</b> said the progress was obvious.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/honda-fasttracks-aston-martins-new-f1-engine-as-amr26-hits-the-track-in-hungary-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li><strong>Internal redesign of the combustion chamber</strong></li><li><strong>Updates to the pre‑chamber</strong></li><li><strong>Reduced friction through a revised lubrication system</strong></li><li><strong>Improved reliability</strong>, a major focus after early‑season struggles</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-sees-real-progress-aston-martins-upgrade-package-finally-moves-the-amr26-toward-the-points-f202607-n/ Sun, 26 Jul 2026 19:29:29 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-sees-real-progress-aston-martins-upgrade-package-finally-moves-the-amr26-toward-the-points-f202607-n/ Víctor Serrano The Asturian, 18th, believes Aston has made “a good step forward,” although it’s still early days. Next up, Honda’s power‑unit update. The Asturian, 18th, believes Aston has made “a good step forward,” although it’s still early days. Next up, Honda’s power‑unit update. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Aramco F1 team Fernando Alonso GP Hungría Circuito Hungaroring Alastair Staley (LAT Images) Alonso sees real progress: Aston Martin’s upgrade package finally moves the AMR26 toward the points The Asturian, 18th, believes Aston has made “a good step forward,” although it’s still early days. Next up, Honda’s power‑unit update. The Asturian, 18th, believes Aston has made “a good step forward,” although it’s still early days. Next up, Honda’s power‑unit update. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/W6Y3XD2ACZCD7IAB5ENOT7ZQS4.jpg?auth=0efa85d1071818e78d25047994127695431a8e068f5b11b0dd8d5c8f822e5d51" width="5859" height="3906" alt="The Asturian, 18th, believes Aston has made “a good step forward,” although it’s still early days. Next up, Honda’s power‑unit update."></img><p><b>Fernando Alonso dropped from P13 to P14</b> after an unplanned stop under the Virtual Safety Car triggered by Oscar Piastri’s retirement, but the position change doesn’t alter the big picture: with a lighter chassis and a major upgrade package, <b>Aston Martin is finally inching back toward the points</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-sees-real-progress-aston-martins-upgrade-package-finally-moves-the-amr26-toward-the-points-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li>In Spa, a longer and more demanding track, they were <strong>4.1 seconds</strong> off the best Q1 time and <strong>2 seconds</strong> behind Cadillac.</li><li>In Budapest, they cut that gap to <strong>2.4 seconds</strong> — already in Q2 — and put <strong>more than half a second</strong> on Williams and Cadillac.</li><li>In the race, they went from being lapped twice (Alonso; Stroll didn’t finish in Spa) to being lapped only once on a shorter circuit.</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-battles-through-chaotic-first-practice-as-aston-martin-tests-major-upgrades-f202607-n/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:43:14 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-battles-through-chaotic-first-practice-as-aston-martin-tests-major-upgrades-f202607-n/ Víctor Serrano,Andy Hall The Spaniard finished 2.4 seconds off Leclerc’s best time in the upgraded Aston while his teammate suffered a rear suspension failure. The Spaniard finished 2.4 seconds off Leclerc’s best time in the upgraded Aston while his teammate suffered a rear suspension failure. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Aramco F1 team Fernando Alonso Carlos Sainz Jr. GP Hungría Circuito Hungaroring Williams F1 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Scuderia Ferrari Red Bull Racing Escudería McLaren Bernadett Szabo (REUTERS) Alonso battles through chaotic first practice as Aston Martin tests major upgrades The Spaniard finished 2.4 seconds off Leclerc’s best time in the upgraded Aston while his teammate suffered a rear suspension failure. The Spaniard finished 2.4 seconds off Leclerc’s best time in the upgraded Aston while his teammate suffered a rear suspension failure. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UIEH5RQ4OFJ5BIHQQA4MVZTGEY.jpg?auth=c99dd18f382f31bd111c6a5982caad6265eea25dc5000fc0db3370ff0c481d70" width="2300" height="1477" alt="The Spaniard finished 2.4 seconds off Leclerc’s best time in the upgraded Aston while his teammate suffered a rear suspension failure. "></img><p><b>Fernando Alonso’s Friday in Budapest</b> was anything but quiet. After rolling his car out into the pit lane for the mandatory display and warming up the crew with a few practice stops, he headed to the Aston Martin garage about an hour before <b>Free Practice 1 (FP1)</b> kicked off at <b>8:30 a.m. ET</b>. There, alongside team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa, he took a close look at the <b>AMR26</b> — <b>now loaded with 16 new upgrades</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-battles-through-chaotic-first-practice-as-aston-martin-tests-major-upgrades-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li>A small run‑in with Max Verstappen that annoyed both drivers and earned Sainz a warning from the stewards</li><li>A mid‑session setup change that required lifting the car in the garage</li><li>Heavy traffic during what should’ve been his best lap</li><li>A massive lock‑up into Turn 1 to close out the session</li></ul><p></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/JA6AOBGU2NDKVAURA7HM7WLPAQ.jpg?auth=481d7e32ba671bb4e81824a43b72cb01ee04caaec5cd1aff21d6c4518bc75f54" width="878" height="630" alt="Resultados de los Libres 1 de Hungría."></img><ul><li><strong>Fornaroli</strong> (in for Piastri)</li><li><strong>Aron</strong> (Colapinto)</li><li><strong>Hirakawa</strong> (Bearman)</li><li><strong>Herta</strong> (Bottas)</li><li><strong>Vesti</strong> (Antonelli)</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/verstappen-blasts-2026-f1-rules-after-wild-spa-start-welcome-to-the-jungle-f202607-n/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:18:08 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/verstappen-blasts-2026-f1-rules-after-wild-spa-start-welcome-to-the-jungle-f202607-n/ Víctor Serrano Battery management wreaked havoc at the start of Spa. “We’re going to have a plane collision,” Max thought. “What the hell is going on?” Antonelli asked. Battery management wreaked havoc at the start of Spa. “We’re going to have a plane collision,” Max thought. “What the hell is going on?” Antonelli asked. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Max Verstappen Kimi Antonelli GP Bélgica Circuito Spa-Francorchamps Carlos Sainz Jr. Charles Leclerc ANDREJ ISAKOVIC (AFP) Verstappen blasts 2026 F1 rules after wild Spa start: “Welcome to the jungle” Battery management wreaked havoc at the start of Spa. “We’re going to have a plane collision,” Max thought. “What the hell is going on?” Antonelli asked. Battery management wreaked havoc at the start of Spa. “We’re going to have a plane collision,” Max thought. “What the hell is going on?” Antonelli asked. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/6SJC2RS4YNNCLJHKFV32KMX6ZM.jpg?auth=a05bcfe4b63856c217ffd678b683e388dae7d51b1e4d51b15ee6daec9705cf02" width="5322" height="3352" alt="Battery management wreaked havoc at the start of Spa. “We’re going to have a plane collision,” Max thought. “What the hell is going on?” Antonelli asked."></img><p>“Welcome to F1 2026. Sometimes it feels like a jungle.” <b>Max Verstappen didn’t need to reopen his long‑running criticism of Formula 1’s hybrid rules</b> — one sharp line in the FIA’s post‑race press conference at Spa said it all. His comment came after the <b>dramatic and dangerous power drops drivers suffered on the Belgian circuit</b>, creating massive speed differences during the Grand Prix start.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/verstappen-blasts-2026-f1-rules-after-wild-spa-start-welcome-to-the-jungle-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/ferrari-steals-the-spotlight-as-f1-heads-to-spa-and-gets-first-taste-of-madrids-new-street-circuit-f202607-n/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:33:58 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/ferrari-steals-the-spotlight-as-f1-heads-to-spa-and-gets-first-taste-of-madrids-new-street-circuit-f202607-n/ Víctor Serrano,Andy Hall “It’s a very, very special corner. It could become one of the most iconic corners of the year,” Leclerc said after testing Madring in the Ferrari. “It’s a very, very special corner. It could become one of the most iconic corners of the year,” Leclerc said after testing Madring in the Ferrari. Fórmula 1 Deportes motor GP Bélgica Circuito Spa-Francorchamps Circuito Madring Scuderia Ferrari Charles Leclerc Lewis Hamilton Ferrari steals the spotlight as F1 heads to Spa — and gets first taste of Madrid’s new street circuit “It’s a very, very special corner. It could become one of the most iconic corners of the year,” Leclerc said after testing Madring in the Ferrari. “It’s a very, very special corner. It could become one of the most iconic corners of the year,” Leclerc said after testing Madring in the Ferrari. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/VD3J4HVSWBD57KF63TB54CRR4A.jpg?auth=0c9acfa8b9f451b5b604635796ab5d4e16f677abb0f4ae6a690f5467e3b4689f" width="1220" height="1525" alt="“It’s a very, very special corner. It could become one of the most iconic corners of the year,” Leclerc said after testing Madring in the Ferrari."></img><p><b>Ferrari </b>has been front‑and‑center in Formula 1’s run‑up to Spa. Fresh off their first double podium since<b> Lewis Hamilton</b> arrived in Maranello — with <b>Charles Leclerc</b> delivering the team’s <b>250th win</b> at Silverstone — the <b>Scuderia </b>also became the <b>first team to drive on Madring</b>, the brand‑new street circuit in <b>Madrid </b>that will host the <b>Spanish Grand Prix </b>this September.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/ferrari-steals-the-spotlight-as-f1-heads-to-spa-and-gets-first-taste-of-madrids-new-street-circuit-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-keeps-expectations-low-as-aston-martin-waits-for-its-real-test-in-budapest-f202607-n/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:08:57 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-keeps-expectations-low-as-aston-martin-waits-for-its-real-test-in-budapest-f202607-n/ Víctor Serrano,Andy Hall The Spaniard says Aston Martin will be ready to take the next step after a chassis upgrade, but warned: “There will be circuits where we won’t gain much.” The Spaniard says Aston Martin will be ready to take the next step after a chassis upgrade, but warned: “There will be circuits where we won’t gain much.” Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Fernando Alonso Lance Stroll Jak Crawford Adrian Newey JOHN THYS (AFP) Alonso keeps expectations low as Aston Martin waits for its real test in Budapest The Spaniard says Aston Martin will be ready to take the next step after a chassis upgrade, but warned: “There will be circuits where we won’t gain much.” The Spaniard says Aston Martin will be ready to take the next step after a chassis upgrade, but warned: “There will be circuits where we won’t gain much.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ETBWCBETEZLX5ALMEM7JPU5OZE.jpg?auth=f3214413eb62559347284625fbc49fe8f4114d8c9109b4c1e56620f50a8e6e3d" width="5481" height="3654" alt="The Spaniard says Aston Martin will be ready to take the next step after a chassis upgrade, but warned: “There will be circuits where we won’t gain much.”"></img><p><b>Spa </b>won’t bring anything new for <b>Aston Martin</b> — at least not yet. That’s why, beyond hearing <b>Fernando Alonso’s thoughts on this Formula 1 weekend in Belgium</b>, the real curiosity was about <b>next week</b>, when the team finally rolls out its <b>first major upgrade package for the AMR26 chassis</b>. And Alonso, like much of the team, is staying cautious about what’s coming.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-keeps-expectations-low-as-aston-martin-waits-for-its-real-test-in-budapest-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/videos/nascar-champion-of-the-day-connor-zilisch-injured-in-shocking-post-race-fall-v/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:37:33 GMT https://en.as.com/videos/nascar-champion-of-the-day-connor-zilisch-injured-in-shocking-post-race-fall-v/ AStv Connor Zilisch won his NASCAR race but was injured after falling from his car while celebrating. He was carried away on a stretcher and taken to the infield care center for treatment. Connor Zilisch won his NASCAR race but was injured after falling from his car while celebrating. He was carried away on a stretcher and taken to the infield care center for treatment. Nascar Viral Internet NASCAR champion of the day Connor Zilisch injured in shocking post-race fall NASCAR champion of the day Connor Zilisch injured in shocking post-race fall NASCAR champion of the day Connor Zilisch injured in shocking post-race fall <p></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/videos/nascar-champion-of-the-day-connor-zilisch-injured-in-shocking-post-race-fall-v/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-to-skip-belgian-gp-fp1-as-aston-martin-hands-seat-to-rookie-jak-crawford-f202607-n/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:33:37 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-to-skip-belgian-gp-fp1-as-aston-martin-hands-seat-to-rookie-jak-crawford-f202607-n/ AS Motor The American will climb into the bicampion’s AMR26 as part of the rookie programme. Aston Martin’s reserve driver did the same for Lance Stroll in Austria. The American will climb into the bicampion’s AMR26 as part of the rookie programme. Aston Martin’s reserve driver did the same for Lance Stroll in Austria. Fórmula 1 Fernando Alonso Jak Crawford Aston Martin Aramco F1 team Deportes motor Lance Stroll Alastair Staley (LAT Images) Alonso to skip Belgian GP FP1 as Aston Martin hands seat to rookie Jak Crawford The American will climb into the bicampion’s AMR26 as part of the rookie programme. Aston Martin’s reserve driver did the same for Lance Stroll in Austria. The American will climb into the bicampion’s AMR26 as part of the rookie programme. Aston Martin’s reserve driver did the same for Lance Stroll in Austria. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ACO5IQRJTBCIDIP3ICCVFUFQPI.jpg?auth=750bdd612f31131e62f6f64e12e05b5bbc8234e72807cc7bcb571f0fcbcacc82" width="5048" height="3365" alt="The American will climb into the bicampion’s AMR26 as part of the rookie programme. Aston Martin’s reserve driver did the same for Lance Stroll in Austria."></img><p><b>Fernando Alonso</b> won’t be on track for <b>Free Practice 1 at the Belgian Grand Prix</b> this Friday, July 17 (7:30 a.m. ET). <b>Aston Martin is giving his AMR26 seat to</b> <b>Jak Crawford</b>, the team’s reserve driver who already filled in for<b> Lance Stroll </b>during the<b> Austrian GP</b>. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-to-skip-belgian-gp-fp1-as-aston-martin-hands-seat-to-rookie-jak-crawford-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alonsos-nearmiss-championships-resurface-as-domenicali-reflects-on-ferrari-years-f202607-n/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:31:30 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alonsos-nearmiss-championships-resurface-as-domenicali-reflects-on-ferrari-years-f202607-n/ Pablo Martín,Andy Hall The F1 CEO and former head of Ferrari recalls how the Asturian came just short of the title and admits Red Bull had “two roosters in the henhouse.” The F1 CEO and former head of Ferrari recalls how the Asturian came just short of the title and admits Red Bull had “two roosters in the henhouse.” Fórmula 1 Fernando Alonso Stefano Domenicali Aston Martin Aramco F1 team GP Gran Bretaña Scuderia Ferrari Lars Baron (LAT Images) Alonso’s near‑miss championships resurface as Domenicali reflects on Ferrari years The F1 CEO and former head of Ferrari recalls how the Asturian came just short of the title and admits Red Bull had “two roosters in the henhouse.” The F1 CEO and former head of Ferrari recalls how the Asturian came just short of the title and admits Red Bull had “two roosters in the henhouse.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/FYLFVPXLHRDUXFKAND5YZTS55U.jpg?auth=11667cb5dc74b650bb3ec9fd76542c96cde90a560da8251793f016a4ffc44e9e" width="4760" height="3173" alt="The F1 CEO and former head of Ferrari recalls how the Asturian came just short of the title and admits Red Bull had “two roosters in the henhouse.”"></img><p><b>Fernando Alonso</b> has come painfully close to being a five‑time Formula 1 world champion — <b>missing out by just</b> <b>eight total points</b> <b>across three different seasons</b>. In 2007, during his first stint with <b>McLaren</b>, he fell one point short of a third title. With <b>Ferrari</b>, he missed the crown by four points in 2010 and three in 2012.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alonsos-nearmiss-championships-resurface-as-domenicali-reflects-on-ferrari-years-f202607-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/red-bull-pushes-back-as-fia-data-ranks-fordpowered-engine-as-f1s-strongest-f202606-n/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:04:40 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/red-bull-pushes-back-as-fia-data-ranks-fordpowered-engine-as-f1s-strongest-f202606-n/ Carmen Ruiz,Andy Hall The energy team criticized the ADUO. “We do not see a single piece of data that suggests we have an advantage over Mercedes”. The energy team criticized the ADUO. “We do not see a single piece of data that suggests we have an advantage over Mercedes”. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Red Bull Racing FIA Max Verstappen Liam Lawson Isack Hadjar Red Bull Content Pool (www.redbullmediahouse.com) Red Bull pushes back as FIA data ranks Ford‑powered engine as F1’s strongest The energy team criticised the ADUO. “We do not see a single piece of data that suggests we have an advantage over Mercedes”. The energy team criticised the ADUO. “We do not see a single piece of data that suggests we have an advantage over Mercedes”. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/MMZWROZVNVAZDE63VBQQD5KYQE.jpg?auth=021dadd246813568ecec443fbe81c796366ca780ddff5d4f350bb04dba7122c7" width="3840" height="2560" alt="The energy team criticised the ADUO. “We do not see a single piece of data that suggests we have an advantage over Mercedes”."></img><p>Some Formula 1 teams were eagerly awaiting the release of the <b>ADUO report</b> — the document that determines <b>which power units get development concessions</b>. And according to early estimates, <b>one team may end up with no concessions at all</b>: <b>Red Bull</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/red-bull-pushes-back-as-fia-data-ranks-fordpowered-engine-as-f1s-strongest-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-blasts-current-f1-cars-after-tough-monaco-practice-this-is-the-worst-generation-ive-driven-here-f202606-n/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:14:38 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-blasts-current-f1-cars-after-tough-monaco-practice-this-is-the-worst-generation-ive-driven-here-f202606-n/ Jesús Balseiro The Spaniard, 20th in practice, pointed to the “inconsistency” of energy regeneration under braking: “Hybrid cars shouldn’t be racing.” The Spaniard, 20th in practice, pointed to the “inconsistency” of energy regeneration under braking: “Hybrid cars shouldn’t be racing.” Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Aramco F1 team Fernando Alonso GP Mónaco Circuito Monte Carlo Manon Cruz (REUTERS) Alonso blasts current F1 cars after tough Monaco practice: “This is the worst generation I’ve driven here” The Spaniard, 20th in practice, pointed to the “inconsistency” of energy regeneration under braking: “Hybrid cars shouldn’t be racing.” The Spaniard, 20th in practice, pointed to the “inconsistency” of energy regeneration under braking: “Hybrid cars shouldn’t be racing.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2ICMLYE3A5OV7DGDPBAA2EWIKI.jpg?auth=cc798e627be2bc11b4b4fc9143ba391fd7b587d5c836cb3f17e10dcc3dd34d30" width="3620" height="2606" alt="The Spaniard, 20th in practice, pointed to the “inconsistency” of energy regeneration under braking: “Hybrid cars shouldn’t be racing.”"></img><p><b>Fernando Alonso</b> is tackling his <b>22nd Monaco Grand Prix</b>, but after climbing out of the car — having finished <b>20th in Free Practice</b> — his verdict was blunt and unmistakable: “<b>I don’t think this is the best track for these cars</b>. <b>But this is probably the worst generation of cars I’ve ever driven in Monaco</b>.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alonso-blasts-current-f1-cars-after-tough-monaco-practice-this-is-the-worst-generation-ive-driven-here-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/leclerc-signs-multiyear-ferrari-extension-as-team-hails-him-as-here-to-stay-f202606-n/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:23:30 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/leclerc-signs-multiyear-ferrari-extension-as-team-hails-him-as-here-to-stay-f202606-n/ Víctor Serrano,Andy Hall The Maranello team announces the Monegasque’s renewal for several years. “I will keep giving my all to return this team to where it belongs,” he says. The Maranello team announces the Monegasque’s renewal for several years. “I will keep giving my all to return this team to where it belongs,” he says. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Charles Leclerc Ferrari Scuderia Ferrari Contratos MINAS PANAGIOTAKIS (Getty Images via AFP) Leclerc signs multi‑year Ferrari extension as team hails him as “here to stay” The Maranello team announces the Monegasque’s renewal for several years. “I will keep giving my all to return this team to where it belongs,” he says. The Maranello team announces the Monegasque’s renewal for several years. “I will keep giving my all to return this team to where it belongs,” he says. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/PLY4YNR6MZMY3MKKCMQFAMAGCY.jpg?auth=c3a88ed64cc9aca59dc51ef40ef2b1819b9ee3c7ba8d058f6763c9c0a53debe6" width="4827" height="3218" alt="The Maranello team announces the Monegasque’s renewal for several years. “I will keep giving my all to return this team to where it belongs,” he says."></img><p><b>Ferrari </b>didn’t need a long statement — just two sharp lines and a photo. “<b>He’s here to stay</b>. <b>We’re pleased to confirm that Charles Leclerc has agreed to renew his contract with Scuderia Ferrari HP</b>.” With that brief message on social media, the team made official what many expected heading into Monaco: their homegrown star is locked in for the long term.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/leclerc-signs-multiyear-ferrari-extension-as-team-hails-him-as-here-to-stay-f202606-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li><strong>8 wins</strong></li><li><strong>27 pole positions</strong></li><li><strong>52 podiums</strong></li><li><strong>Runner‑up in the 2022 World Championship</strong></li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/alpine-to-become-gucci-racing-in-2027-with-a-blackandgold-makeover-f202605-n/ Thu, 28 May 2026 16:17:19 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/alpine-to-become-gucci-racing-in-2027-with-a-blackandgold-makeover-f202605-n/ Víctor Serrano The Enstone-based team announces Gucci as its main partner from 2027. The fashion brand will appear in the team’s name and livery. The Enstone-based team announces Gucci as its main partner from 2027. The fashion brand will appear in the team’s name and livery. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Alpine F1 Gucci Flavio Briatore Luca de Meo Moda Alpine F1 Alpine to become “Gucci Racing” in 2027 with a black‑and‑gold makeover The Enstone-based team announces Gucci as its main partner from 2027. The fashion brand will appear in the team’s name and livery . The Enstone-based team announces Gucci as its main partner from 2027. The fashion brand will appear in the team’s name and livery . <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/R4IIZMG4RVEMLDEKFSU4YAUPNI.jpg?auth=3afea0b1a6586de4d648614942e91d08222ecb8f56a1ca3af0c749b6d51ba1fa" width="3000" height="1688" alt="The Enstone-based team announces Gucci as its main partner from 2027. The fashion brand will appear in the team’s name and livery ."></img><p>The new era of<b> Formula 1</b> has been kind to <b>Mercedes </b>— but perhaps no one has benefited more dramatically than one of its customer teams. By ditching its own power‑unit program and switching to Mercedes engines, <b>Alpine has gone from backmarker to the clear leader of F1’s midfield</b>, a leap forward that’s now paying off in a massive way off the track.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/alpine-to-become-gucci-racing-in-2027-with-a-blackandgold-makeover-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/aston-martin-shows-signs-of-life-but-the-amr26-still-has-a-mountain-to-climb-f202605-n/ Mon, 25 May 2026 14:49:29 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/aston-martin-shows-signs-of-life-but-the-amr26-still-has-a-mountain-to-climb-f202605-n/ Jesús Balseiro “We know what to improve and we know how,” says Orihara, who points to “around the summer break” as the date for im provements. “We know what to improve and we know how,” says Orihara, who points to “around the summer break” as the date for im provements. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Aramco F1 team GP Canadá Circuito Gilles Villeneuve Honda Fernando Alonso Alastair Staley (LAT Images) Aston Martin shows signs of life — but the AMR26 still has a mountain to climb “We know what to improve and we know how,” says Orihara, who points to “around the summer break” as the date for improvements. “We know what to improve and we know how,” says Orihara, who points to “around the summer break” as the date for improvements. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/T5A4E5FV25FIRMVCQHBLJ34Z64.JPG?auth=6808e383f7847acccf64ac34be4a52a06d6c15c67f64adffb324822d30e55ef5" width="5730" height="3820" alt="“We know what to improve and we know how,” says Orihara, who points to “around the summer break” as the date for improvements."></img><p><b>Aston Martin</b> fans can spin the <b>Canadian Grand Prix</b> weekend two ways — and both versions are true. On the bright side, small tweaks to the <b>engine</b> and <b>gearbox</b> finally gave the <b>AMR26 </b>a bit more bite over a single lap. <b>Fernando Alonso</b> even snagged his <b>best qualifying position of 2026 (P15)</b> on Friday at <b>Q2</b>, something that felt out of reach just a month ago.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/aston-martin-shows-signs-of-life-but-the-amr26-still-has-a-mountain-to-climb-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/ETLAJVTPXFECHOUH75ST45JMA4.JPG?auth=9899b13f04b5087d26b7b82a98771922968ce01f279fae8e4e07d43360d0d734" width="5072" height="3381" alt="Mike Krack (Aston Martin) y Shintaro Orihara (Honda). Montreal, Canadá. F1 2026."></img><ul><li>The improvements are <strong>long‑term</strong>, but fans won’t have to wait until the end of the season.</li><li>Honda expects <strong>visible progress by the summer break</strong> — a crucial window for Aston Martin.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong>Combustion efficiency</strong> must improve — they already have ideas and early data looks promising.</li><li><strong>Internal friction</strong> needs to drop to unlock more performance.</li><li>The to‑do list is long, but the factory is fully engaged.</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/who-is-singing-the-national-anthem-at-the-2026-indy-500-f202605-n/ Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/who-is-singing-the-national-anthem-at-the-2026-indy-500-f202605-n/ William Allen Ahead of today’s 110th edition of the iconic race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome back a familiar face for “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Ahead of today’s 110th edition of the iconic race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome back a familiar face for “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Himnos Himnos nacionales Estados Unidos Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis IndyCar IndyCar Series Música Televisión Reality show Cantantes Ariana Grande Whitney Houston Hollywood Cine Premios música Premios Grammy JAMES GILBERT (Getty Images via AFP) Who is singing the national anthem at the 2026 Indy 500? Ahead of today’s 110th edition of the iconic race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome back a familiar face for “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Ahead of today’s 110th edition of the iconic race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome back a familiar face for “The Star-Spangled Banner”. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/L3ZXP7Z5X5CRZIFWBZ4AC25TO4.jpg?auth=4d2705ca4cf99530b77ffe612dac162d07ac13d4368c3936f45715e5c17ac7a8" width="1622" height="1081" alt="Ahead of today’s 110th edition of the iconic race, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will welcome back a familiar face for “The Star-Spangled Banner”."></img><p>The Grammy-nominated artist <b>Jordin Sparks will perform the U.S. national anthem</b> before today’s <a href="https://en.as.com/news/indycar/" target="_blank" rel="" title="https://en.as.com/news/indycar/">Indianapolis 500</a>, having been tapped by race organizers for the third time in her career.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/who-is-singing-the-national-anthem-at-the-2026-indy-500-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/how-much-money-does-the-winner-of-the-2026-indy-500-get-f202605-n/ Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/how-much-money-does-the-winner-of-the-2026-indy-500-get-f202605-n/ Calum Roche The Indianapolis 500 purse keeps climbing, and the 2026 winner could walk away with a new record amount if things fall into place. The Indianapolis 500 purse keeps climbing, and the 2026 winner could walk away with a new record amount if things fall into place. IndyCar Indianapolis Motor Speedway Racing JAMES GILBERT (Getty Images via AFP) How much money does the winner of the 2026 Indy 500 get? The Indianapolis 500 purse keeps climbing, and the 2026 winner could walk away with a new record amount if things fall into place. The Indianapolis 500 purse keeps climbing, and the 2026 winner could walk away with a new record amount if things fall into place. <p>The 2026 Indy 500 winner will not know the exact size of the payday until after the race, which gets underway at 12:45 p.m. ET, but the best estimate is <b>around $3.5 million to $4 million</b>, with the total purse expected to land somewhere near <b>$20.5 million to $21 million</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/how-much-money-does-the-winner-of-the-2026-indy-500-get-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/why-every-indy-500-winner-chugs-milk-the-weird-tradition-explained-f202605-n/ Sun, 24 May 2026 12:35:29 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/why-every-indy-500-winner-chugs-milk-the-weird-tradition-explained-f202605-n/ Jeffrey May The Indy 500 is not only one of the most prestigious races in motorsports, it’s also one that’s full of weird and wonderful traditions. Let’s take a look. The Indy 500 is not only one of the most prestigious races in motorsports, it’s also one that’s full of weird and wonderful traditions. Let’s take a look. IndyCar Indianapolis Motor Speedway Racing JUSTIN CASTERLINE (Getty Images via AFP) Why every Indy 500 winner chugs milk: the weird tradition explained The Indy 500 is not only one of the most prestigious races in motorsports, it’s also one that’s full of weird and wonderful traditions. Let’s take a look. The Indy 500 is not only one of the most prestigious races in motorsports, it’s also one that’s full of weird and wonderful traditions. Let’s take a look. <p>Tradition is what makes great institutions legendary. The changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, the playing of the last post at the Menin Gate, the firing of the Noonday Gun in Hong Kong. <b>Tradition lends gravitas to an enterprise.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/why-every-indy-500-winner-chugs-milk-the-weird-tradition-explained-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/the-brickyard-legacy-why-indianapolis-motor-speedways-name-is-cemented-in-history-f202605-n/ Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:07 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/the-brickyard-legacy-why-indianapolis-motor-speedways-name-is-cemented-in-history-f202605-n/ Reem Abdalazem The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has witnessed decades of tradition and tributes, including “kissing the bricks,” but what’s the secret behind those bricks? The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has witnessed decades of tradition and tributes, including “kissing the bricks,” but what’s the secret behind those bricks? Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Coches JUSTIN CASTERLINE (Getty Images via AFP) The brickyard legacy: Why Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s name is cemented in history The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has witnessed decades of tradition and tributes, including “kissing the bricks,” but what’s the secret behind those bricks? The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has witnessed decades of tradition and tributes, including “kissing the bricks,” but what’s the secret behind those bricks? <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/PARCYGE6OY46M6ZZBYHXQMM5YM.jpg?auth=59b09931f5e8b81502702f31abf21a9b6313c172c3eed9dc3a90de602fea45e5" width="4422" height="2948" alt="The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has witnessed decades of tradition and tributes, including “kissing the bricks,” but what’s the secret behind those bricks?"></img><p>The historic 2.5-mile track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway has over <b>100 years of racing history. </b>Located in a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana, the enormous track was <b>built in 1909</b> and was the second purpose-built track of its kind.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/the-brickyard-legacy-why-indianapolis-motor-speedways-name-is-cemented-in-history-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/how-long-does-it-take-to-dry-the-track-at-the-indy-500-this-is-the-multi-step-process-to-dry-the-race-surface-f202605-n/ Sun, 24 May 2026 12:04:57 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/how-long-does-it-take-to-dry-the-track-at-the-indy-500-this-is-the-multi-step-process-to-dry-the-race-surface-f202605-n/ Joseph McMahon Rain could cause some delays at the 2026 Indy 500, but the crew is prepared and have a plan to get the track dry if necessary. Rain could cause some delays at the 2026 Indy 500, but the crew is prepared and have a plan to get the track dry if necessary. IndyCar Indianapolis Motor Speedway Álex Palou Lluvia JUSTIN CASTERLINE (Getty Images via AFP) How long does it take to dry the track at the Indy 500? This is the multi-step process to dry the race surface Rain could cause some delays at the 2026 Indy 500, but the crew is prepared and have a plan to get the track dry if necessary. Rain could cause some delays at the 2026 Indy 500, but the crew is prepared and have a plan to get the track dry if necessary. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/25CGWOHR5RMP5A6BSHREGTNK2M.jpg?auth=e0ad0f23f38707f9a540a3ad50816399e56ad16819ea03546e4e9b7b0fa3f496" width="4655" height="3105" alt="Rain could cause some delays at the 2026 Indy 500, but the crew is prepared and have a plan to get the track dry if necessary."></img><p><b>It wouldn’t be the first time that a race was stopped or delayed in Indianapolis on Memorial Day weekend</b>. The forecast is calling for light rain early in the morning and possible showers in the afternoon. Fans and drivers are hoping for sunshine at the 2026 Indy 500, but <b>the forecast is calling for clouds and humidity.</b></p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/how-long-does-it-take-to-dry-the-track-at-the-indy-500-this-is-the-multi-step-process-to-dry-the-race-surface-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/indy-legends-complete-list-of-winners-of-the-indianapolis-500-f202605-n/ Sat, 23 May 2026 17:11:27 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/indy-legends-complete-list-of-winners-of-the-indianapolis-500-f202605-n/ Calum Roche,Joe Brennan Drivers have been battling it out in this famous race since 1911; here’s which nation tops the leaderboard. Drivers have been battling it out in this famous race since 1911; here’s which nation tops the leaderboard. IndyCar Indianapolis Indianapolis 500 Legends Estados Unidos Joe Skibinski (Joe Skibinski) Indy legends: Complete list of winners of the Indianapolis 500 Drivers have been battling it out in this famous race since 1911; here’s which nation tops the leaderboard. Drivers have been battling it out in this famous race since 1911; here’s which nation tops the leaderboard. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/CUR55PZ7TFEHPBBOLHKMIBH5PI.jpg?auth=f01946020037b05c955a0f6005daf2d735eb9909eebfb08057efd555fabd87ca" width="1080" height="720" alt="Drivers have been battling it out in this famous race since 1911; here’s which nation tops the leaderboard."></img><p>The<b> Indianapolis 500</b> is one of the most illustrious events in automobile racing and a key part of Memorial Day weekend for sports fans across the country. </p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/indy-legends-complete-list-of-winners-of-the-indianapolis-500-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><h3>Indy 500 winners: Full list 1911-2025</h3><p>2025 - Alex Palou</p><p>2024 - Josef Newgarden</p><p>2023 - Josef Newgarden</p><p>2022 - Marcus Ericsson (Sweden)</p><p>2021 - Hélio Castroneves (Brazil)</p><p>2020 - Takuma Sato (Japan)</p><p>2019 - Simon Pagenaud (France)</p><p>2018 - Will Power (Australia)</p><p>2017 - Takuma Sato (Japan)</p><p>2016 - Alexander Rossi (United States)</p><p>2015 - Juan Pablo Montoya (Colombia)</p><p>2014 - Ryan Hunter-Reay (United States)</p><p>2013 - Tony Kanaan (Brazil)</p><p>2012 - Dario Franchitti (United Kingdom)</p><p>2011 - Dan Wheldon (United Kingdom)</p><p>2010 - Dario Franchitti (United Kingdom)</p><p>2009 - Hélio Castroneves (Brazil)</p><p>2008 - Scott Dixon (New Zealand)</p><p>2007 - Dario Franchitti (United Kingdom)</p><p>2006 - Sam Hornish Jr. (United States)</p><p>2005 - Dan Wheldon (United Kingdom)</p><p>2004 - Buddy Rice (United States)</p><p>2003 - Gil de Ferran (Brazil)</p><p>2002 - Hélio Castroneves (Brazil)</p><p>2001 - Hélio Castroneves (Brazil)</p><p>2000 - Juan Pablo Montoya (Colombia)</p><p>1999 - Kenny Bräck (Sweden)</p><p>1998 - Eddie Cheever (United States)</p><p>1997 - Arie Luyendyk (Netherlands)</p><p>1996 - Buddy Lazier (United States)</p><p>1995 - Jacques Villeneuve (Canada)</p><p>1994 - Al Unser Jr. (United States)</p><p>1993 - Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil)</p><p>1992 - Al Unser Jr. (United States)</p><p>1991 - Rick Mears (United States)</p><p>1990 - Arie Luyendyk (Netherlands)</p><p>1989 - Emerson Fittipaldi (Brazil)</p><p>1988 - Rick Mears (United States)</p><p>1987 - Al Unser Sr. (United States)</p><p>1986 - Bobby Rahal (United States)</p><p>1985 - Danny Sullivan (United States)</p><p>1984 - Rick Mears (United States)</p><p>1983 - Tom Sneva (United States)</p><p>1982 - Gordon Johncock (United States)</p><p>1981 - Bobby Unser (United States)</p><p>1980 - Johnny Rutherford (United States)</p><p>1979 - Rick Mears (United States)</p><p>1978 - Al Unser (United States)</p><p>1977 - A. J. Foyt (United States)</p><p>1976 - Johnny Rutherford (United States)</p><p>1975 - Bobby Unser (United States)</p><p>1974 - Johnny Rutherford (United States)</p><p>1973 - Gordon Johncock (United States)</p><p>1972 - Mark Donohue (United States)</p><p>1971 - Al Unser (United States)</p><p>1970 - Al Unser (United States)</p><p>1969 - Mario Andretti (United States)</p><p>1968 - Bobby Unser (United States)</p><p>1967 - A. J. Foyt (United States)</p><p>1966 - Graham Hill (United Kingdom)</p><p>1965 - Jim Clark (United Kingdom)</p><p>1964 - A. J. Foyt (United States)</p><p>1963 - Parnelli Jones (United States)</p><p>1962 - Rodger Ward (United States)</p><p>1961 - A. J. Foyt (United States)</p><p>1960 - Jim Rathmann (United States)</p><p>1959 - Rodger Ward (United States)</p><p>1958 - Jimmy Bryan (United States)</p><p>1957 - Sam Hanks (United States)</p><p>1956 - Pat Flaherty (United States)</p><p>1955 - Bob Sweikert (United States)</p><p>1954 - Bill Vukovich (United States)</p><p>1953 - Bill Vukovich (United States)</p><p>1952 - Troy Ruttman (United States)</p><p>1951 - Lee Wallard (United States)</p><p>1950 - Johnnie Parsons (United States)</p><p>1949 - Bill Holland (United States)</p><p>1948 - Mauri Rose (United States)</p><p>1947 - Mauri Rose (United States)</p><p>1946 - George Robson (United States)</p><p>1941 - Floyd Davis (United States) and Mauri Rose (United States) (shared)</p><p>1940 - Wilbur Shaw (United States)</p><p>1939 - Wilbur Shaw (United States)</p><p>1938 - Floyd Roberts (United States)</p><p>1937 - Wilbur Shaw (United States)</p><p>1936 - Louis Meyer (United States)</p><p>1935 - Kelly Petillo (United States)</p><p>1934 - Bill Cummings (United States)</p><p>1933 - Louis Meyer (United States)</p><p>1932 - Fred Frame (United States)</p><p>1931 - Louis Schneider (United States)</p><p>1930 - Billy Arnold (United States)</p><p>1929 - Ray Keech (United States)</p><p>1928 - Louis Meyer (United States)</p><p>1927 - George Souders (United States)</p><p>1926 - Frank Lockhart (United States)</p><p>1925 - Peter DePaolo (United States)</p><p>1924 - Lora L. Corum (United States)</p><p>1923 - Tommy Milton (United States)</p><p>1922 - Jimmy Murphy (United States)</p><p>1921 - Tommy Milton (United States)</p><p>1920 - Gaston Chevrolet (United States)</p><p>1919 - Howdy Wilcox (United States)</p><p>1916 - Dario Resta (United Kingdom)</p><p>1915 - Ralph DePalma (United States)</p><p>1914 - René Thomas (France)</p><p>1913 - Jules Goux (France)</p><p>1912 - Joe Dawson (United States)</p><p>1911 - Ray Harroun (United States)</p><h3>Indy 500: Wins by nation</h3><p>United States: 76</p><p>United Kingdom: 8</p><p>Brazil: 8</p><p>France: 4</p><p>Colombia: 2</p><p>Sweden: 2</p><p>Japan: 2</p><p>Netherlands: 2</p><p>Australia: 1</p><p>New Zealand: 1</p><p>Canada: 1</p><p>Italy: 1</p><p>Spain: 1</p><h3>Indy 500: Wins by driver</h3><p><strong>Four wins<br /></strong>H&eacute;lio Castroneves: 2001, 2002, 2009, 2021<br />A. J. Foyt: 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977<br />Rick Mears: 1979, 1984, 1988, 1991<br />Al Unser: 1970, 1971, 1978, 1987</p> <p><strong>Three wins</strong><br />Dario Franchitti: 2007, 2010, 2012<br />Louis Meyer: 1928, 1933, 1936<br />Mauri Rose: 1941, 1947, 1948<br />Johnny Rutherford: 1974, 1976, 1980<br />Wilbur Shaw: 1937, 1939, 1940<br />Bobby Unser: 1968, 1975, 1981</p> <p><strong>Two wins</strong><br />Emerson Fittipaldi: 1989, 1993<br />Gordon Johncock: 1973, 1982<br />Arie Luyendyk: 1990, 1997<br />Tommy Milton: 1921, 1923<br />Juan Pablo Montoya: 2000, 2015<br />Takuma Sato: 2017, 2020<br />Al Unser Jr: 1992, 1994<br />Bill Vukovich: 1953, 1954<br />Rodger Ward: 1959, 1962<br />Dan Wheldon: 2005, 2011</p> <p>Josef Newgarden: 2023, 2024</p> https://en.as.com/racing/hamilton-revisits-his-first-f1-win-and-confirms-hell-race-with-ferrari-through-2027-f202605-n/ Fri, 22 May 2026 14:42:04 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/hamilton-revisits-his-first-f1-win-and-confirms-hell-race-with-ferrari-through-2027-f202605-n/ Jesús Balseiro Hamilton recalls his first victory in Canada, in 2007 as a rookie at McLaren against Fernando, and confirms that he has a contract with Ferrari for 2027. Hamilton recalls his first victory in Canada, in 2007 as a rookie at McLaren against Fernando, and confirms that he has a contract with Ferrari for 2027. Lewis Hamilton Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Scuderia Ferrari GP Canadá Circuito Gilles Villeneuve Montreal Fernando Alonso MINAS PANAGIOTAKIS (Getty Images via AFP) Hamilton revisits his first F1 win — and confirms he’ll race with Ferrari through 2027 Hamilton recalls his first victory in Canada, in 2007 as a rookie at McLaren against Fernando, and confirms that he has a contract with Ferrari for 2027. Hamilton recalls his first victory in Canada, in 2007 as a rookie at McLaren against Fernando, and confirms that he has a contract with Ferrari for 2027. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/A765UZ7JINJLJOS22JQR5MEGQQ.jpg?auth=85144109ed7bc4dff18ed9ad6c2b22564e2ea42d2f800c300d87ca7fccb6c529" width="5108" height="3490" alt="Hamilton recalls his first victory in Canada, in 2007 as a rookie at McLaren against Fernando, and confirms that he has a contract with Ferrari for 2027."></img><p><b>Lewis Hamilton</b> still remembers the weekend that changed everything. <b>His first Formula 1 victory</b> — <b>Canada 2007</b> — came at the height of a tense, season‑long duel with <b>Fernando Alonso</b> inside <b>McLaren</b>. And even though the seven‑time world champion often says he’s not big on stats or anniversaries, this Thursday in <b>Montreal </b>he recalled that breakthrough moment with striking clarity.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/hamilton-revisits-his-first-f1-win-and-confirms-hell-race-with-ferrari-through-2027-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/XRJH7O23PRAUBNN2URWPQMQZO4.jpg?auth=c7bfee49f9bbc23b403652f7b1ff68d1e16c68d2707c7f8a5f35f64402d6e66a" width="2454" height="1505" alt="Hamilton pasa a Alonso en Canada 2007."></img> https://en.as.com/racing/aston-martin-bets-on-energymanagement-gains-as-honda-targets-a-breakthrough-in-montreal-f202605-n/ Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:42 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/aston-martin-bets-on-energymanagement-gains-as-honda-targets-a-breakthrough-in-montreal-f202605-n/ Jesús Balseiro,Andy Hall In Canada, Honda will try to “give drivers confidence in corner entry and cornering to unlock lap time,” says trackside leader Shintaro Orihara. In Canada, Honda will try to “give drivers confidence in corner entry and cornering to unlock lap time,” says trackside leader Shintaro Orihara. Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Aston Martin Aramco F1 team Honda Sam Navarro (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin AMR26). Miami, United States. F1 2026. In Canada, Honda will try to “give drivers confidence in corner entry and cornering to unlock lap time,” says trackside leader Shintaro Orihara. In Canada, Honda will try to “give drivers confidence in corner entry and cornering to unlock lap time,” says trackside leader Shintaro Orihara. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/2RWF2NKYW5LWRHZGU7FNMH4S7M.jpg?auth=2271cd01f8cca1519cf646a9f4e70dd7933601380e37e5b7fc23a36983d88c7e" width="3688" height="2459" alt="In Canada, Honda will try to “give drivers confidence in corner entry and cornering to unlock lap time,” says trackside leader Shintaro Orihara."></img><p><b>Aston Martin </b>doesn’t have any major upgrades coming — not on the aero side and not from Honda’s power unit — but that doesn’t mean progress is off the table. Honda’s engineers believe they can start shaving off lap time by refining <b>energy‑management strategy</b>, a critical pillar of the <b>2026 F1 regulations</b>. Right now, the <b>AMR26 </b>sits roughly <b>3.5 seconds per lap</b> behind Mercedes in qualifying trim.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/aston-martin-bets-on-energymanagement-gains-as-honda-targets-a-breakthrough-in-montreal-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li>improving <strong>driveability</strong>, and</li><li>sharpening <strong>energy‑management strategy</strong>.</li></ul><p></p><ul><li><strong>Australia:</strong> barely able to run</li><li><strong>China:</strong> couldn’t finish races</li><li><strong>Japan:</strong> unable to fight other teams</li><li><strong>Miami:</strong> completed the race and even beat Cadillac</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>Only one long free‑practice session, making optimization <strong>crucial</strong></li><li>A <strong>very long straight</strong>, where energy delivery must be perfectly timed</li><li>A sequence of <strong>slow corners</strong> before the back straight</li><li>The tricky <strong>Turns 1 and 2</strong></li><li>Potential for <strong>cold temperatures or a wet track</strong>, which reduces grip</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/carlos-sainz-takes-the-first-full-lap-of-madring-and-says-the-new-madrid-f1-track-is-far-more-extreme-than-anyone-expected-f202605-n/ Sat, 16 May 2026 21:35:17 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/carlos-sainz-takes-the-first-full-lap-of-madring-and-says-the-new-madrid-f1-track-is-far-more-extreme-than-anyone-expected-f202605-n/ Jesús Balseiro,Andy Hall The Williams driver completed the 5.4 kilometers of the newly resurfaced circuit in a sports car and enjoyed it: “It’s faster than it looks.” The Williams driver completed the 5.4 kilometers of the newly resurfaced circuit in a sports car and enjoyed it: “It’s faster than it looks.” Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Carlos Sainz Williams F1 Madrid Circuito Madring España @madring_oficial Carlos Sainz takes the first full lap of “Madring” — and says the new Madrid F1 track is far more extreme than anyone expected The Williams driver completed the 5.4 kilometers of the newly resurfaced circuit in a sports car and enjoyed it: “It’s faster than it looks.” The Williams driver completed the 5.4 kilometers of the newly resurfaced circuit in a sports car and enjoyed it: “It’s faster than it looks.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/4VL2Q4JNT5B4HC722V3YXOSUJU.jpg?auth=fd7c4db01b862cfaf81c8a856e46f9eab6a3ed8538a4231db12b31ace23fd0f7" width="1920" height="1080" alt="The Williams driver completed the 5.4 kilometers of the newly resurfaced circuit in a sports car and enjoyed it: “It’s faster than it looks.”"></img><p><b>Carlos Sainz </b>has officially broken in <b>Madrid’s brand‑new Formula 1 circuit</b> — and his first impressions paint a picture of a track that’s anything but a typical street layout. Driving a <b>Ford Mustang</b>, the Williams driver <b>completed the first full lap of the 3.35‑mile course</b>, discovering a technical, demanding, high‑altitude roller coaster filled with <b>blind corners</b>, <b>elevation changes</b>,<b> and a signature turn</b> he believes could become one of the most iconic in the world.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/carlos-sainz-takes-the-first-full-lap-of-madring-and-says-the-new-madrid-f1-track-is-far-more-extreme-than-anyone-expected-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/hulkenberg-pushes-back-on-f1-criticism-if-you-dont-like-it-you-dont-have-to-watch-f202605-n/ Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:37 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/hulkenberg-pushes-back-on-f1-criticism-if-you-dont-like-it-you-dont-have-to-watch-f202605-n/ Víctor Serrano The Audi driver is among those who support the new rules: “We have to adapt to the times and the races are entertaining, there’s a lot of action.” The Audi driver is among those who support the new rules: “We have to adapt to the times and the races are entertaining, there’s a lot of action.” Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Nico Hulkenberg Audi Revolut F1 Team FIA CHARLY TRIBALLEAU (AFP) Hülkenberg pushes back on F1 criticism: “If you don’t like it, you don’t have to watch” The Audi driver is among those who support the new rules: “We have to adapt to the times and the races are entertaining, there’s a lot of action.” The Audi driver is among those who support the new rules: “We have to adapt to the times and the races are entertaining, there’s a lot of action.” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GE4XJK4IJJIO3JBHWXBXRSJ4JA.jpg?auth=9ea46f1158c0f0b17559c09ba805b0036a5f3a7c5bb1f530a2addb48406400e7" width="5403" height="3456" alt="The Audi driver is among those who support the new rules: “We have to adapt to the times and the races are entertaining, there’s a lot of action.”"></img><p><b>Some Formula 1 drivers</b> — <b>Max Verstappen chief among them</b> — have been openly <b>frustrated with how the 2026 regulations</b> <b>are reshaping the sport</b>. But others are choosing a quieter, more measured approach. One of them is veteran <b>Nico Hülkenberg</b>, now 38 years old with <b>253 Grands Prix</b> under his belt since debuting in 2010. If anyone knows how to adapt to a new era of F1, it’s him.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/hulkenberg-pushes-back-on-f1-criticism-if-you-dont-like-it-you-dont-have-to-watch-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><ul><li>The current <strong>50/50 split</strong> between combustion and electric power will be <strong>broken</strong>.</li><li>Roughly <strong>67 additional horsepower</strong> will shift back toward the <strong>internal combustion engine</strong>.</li><li>Fuel‑flow limits will increase to support the change.</li></ul><p></p> https://en.as.com/racing/max-verstappens-nurburgring-debut-triggers-historic-sellout-for-the-24hour-classic-f202605-n/ Mon, 11 May 2026 15:06:24 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/max-verstappens-nurburgring-debut-triggers-historic-sellout-for-the-24hour-classic-f202605-n/ Pablo Martín,Andy Hall The presence of the four-time champion has sold out tickets for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17 for the first time in history. The presence of the four-time champion has sold out tickets for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17 for the first time in history. Max Verstappen 24 Horas Nürburgring Deportes motor Red Bull Racing Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team GT deportivos Mercedes-Benz AG (Mercedes-Benz AG) Max Verstappen’s Nürburgring debut triggers historic sellout for the 24‑hour classic The presence of the four-time champion has sold out tickets for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17 for the first time in history. The presence of the four-time champion has sold out tickets for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17 for the first time in history. <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/HAX5HLCU4FEWNOO6FL7EE4ZRUI.jpg?auth=cc62298e3a77b6031338d514a40973787c8fa78530f30feb64b0e589971d318d" width="4488" height="2992" alt="The presence of the four-time champion has sold out tickets for the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 16-17 for the first time in history."></img><p><b>Formula 1</b> may be on a three‑week break in May before the <b>Canadian Grand Prix</b>, but <b>Max Verstappen </b>isn’t exactly kicking back. Instead, the Red Bull superstar is gearing up for one of the wildest challenges in motorsports: the <b>24 Hours of Nürburgring</b>, <b>running May 16–17</b>, with the green flag dropping at <b>9 a.m. ET</b>.</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/max-verstappens-nurburgring-debut-triggers-historic-sellout-for-the-24hour-classic-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://en.as.com/racing/montoya-says-verstappen-should-be-punished-if-he-keeps-slamming-f1-f202605-n/ Thu, 07 May 2026 14:18:13 GMT https://en.as.com/racing/montoya-says-verstappen-should-be-punished-if-he-keeps-slamming-f1-f202605-n/ Víctor Serrano The Colombian proposes penalizing drivers who are critical of the sport: “Don’t come calling an F1 car a Mario Kart...” The Colombian proposes penalizing drivers who are critical of the sport: “Don’t come calling an F1 car a Mario Kart...” Deportes motor Fórmula 1 Max Verstappen Juan Pablo Montoya Red Bull Racing Miami GP Estados Unidos MARK THOMPSON (Getty Images via AFP) Montoya says Verstappen should be punished if he keeps slamming F1 The Colombian proposes penalizing drivers who are critical of the sport: “Don’t come calling an F1 car a Mario Kart...” The Colombian proposes penalizing drivers who are critical of the sport: “Don’t come calling an F1 car a Mario Kart...” <img src="https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/IUBSBYZ7MBN2XMYWALVAGHONZE.jpg?auth=6d2639e71329591500b844681cd1346c5a4cb833aa28a168744b1cbb84279dd7" width="6000" height="4000" alt="The Colombian proposes penalizing drivers who are critical of the sport: “Don’t come calling an F1 car a Mario Kart...”"></img><p><b>Max Verstappen’s Miami weekend</b> didn’t end the way he hoped — a long stint on hard tires, likely waiting for rain that never came, cost him dearly. But even so, the Dutch star noticeably<b> toned down his criticism of Formula 1</b> afterward. As he put it, his <b>Red Bull</b> finally felt better to drive: “The rules are the same, but at least my car works better and it’s less stressful to drive.”</p><p><a href="https://en.as.com/racing/montoya-says-verstappen-should-be-punished-if-he-keeps-slamming-f1-f202605-n/" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>