Canadian GP/Indy 500 clash: F1 arrogance or sustainable move?
A direct clash between the Canadian GP and the Indianapolis 500 in 2026 appears to be a baffling decision by F1. So what’s the reasoning behind it?
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F1 announces its 2026 schedule: 24 races on the calendar as Imola is dropped, Madrid arrives and the Canadian Grand Prix clashes directly with the Indianapolis 500
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
With Lance Stroll’s participation in the Canadian Grand Prix uncertain, Aston Martin faces several options for a potential stand-in driver
Felipe Drugovich could be making his F1 race debut should Lance Stroll not recover in time for the Canadian GP. Get to know everything about the Brazilian’s career here
25 years ago, Formula 1 prepared for the opening laps of the 2000 Monaco Grand Prix. However, what followed was not one, not two, but three attempts at the start
Just like the much-anticipated traction control rule change in 2001, F1’s latest flexi-wing clampdown in Spain proved more hype than genuine shake-up, as Mark Hughes explains
Pedro Rodríguez delivered one of F1’s most legendary drives at the old Spa in 1970, taming one of the world’s fastest circuits to claim his second GP win after a relentless duel with Chris Amon
When you consider that Jody Scheckter’s driving style earned him the nickname ‘Sideways Scheckter’ in his early days, that he continued to drive racing cars that way right up to…
A direct clash between the Canadian GP and the Indianapolis 500 in 2026 appears to be a baffling decision by F1. So what’s the reasoning behind it?
F1 announces its 2026 schedule: 24 races on the calendar as Imola is dropped, Madrid arrives and the Canadian Grand Prix clashes directly with the Indianapolis 500
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
With Lance Stroll’s participation in the Canadian Grand Prix uncertain, Aston Martin faces several options for a potential stand-in driver
Felipe Drugovich could be making his F1 race debut should Lance Stroll not recover in time for the Canadian GP. Get to know everything about the Brazilian’s career here
25 years ago, Formula 1 prepared for the opening laps of the 2000 Monaco Grand Prix. However, what followed was not one, not two, but three attempts at the start
Just like the much-anticipated traction control rule change in 2001, F1’s latest flexi-wing clampdown in Spain proved more hype than genuine shake-up, as Mark Hughes explains
Pedro Rodríguez delivered one of F1’s most legendary drives at the old Spa in 1970, taming one of the world’s fastest circuits to claim his second GP win after a relentless duel with Chris Amon
When you consider that Jody Scheckter’s driving style earned him the nickname ‘Sideways Scheckter’ in his early days, that he continued to drive racing cars that way right up to…
Reports that Fred Vasseur is under pressure don’t seem to bode well for the Ferrari F1 boss. Will the team once more take the short-term approach and ignore its tested blueprint for success, says Mark Hughes
Max Verstappen is just one offence away from an F1 race ban and a pattern has emerged in the way he’s racked up penalty points, says Mark Hughes
As F1 enters the final year of its ground effect era, teams are discovering that success now depends as much on intuition and adaptability as on traditional engineering precision, as Mark Hughes explains
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris worked together ahead of the 2025 Chinese GP, finding the pace that delivered a 1-2 finish, while Norris also prepared to attack his team-mate during the race. Brake issues denied him, says Mark Hughes but the F1 title duel is coming
Esteban Ocon’s Alpine stint ended at the 2024 Qatar GP, giving Jack Doohan a make-or-break F1 chance in Abu Dhabi. Elsewhere FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem dismissed driver concerns and mechanics just wanted a kip: Chris Medland‘s paddock diary
Sergio Perez’s future looks bleak after another underwhelming performance, while George Russell can be upbeat despite his disqualification: 2024 Belgian GP diary
The 2025 Canadian GP media day was packed with headline moments. Here’s what you may have missed
Montreal has seen six drivers claim their maiden F1 win at the circuit. Some went on to become the greatest drivers the sport has ever seen. But for others, it would be the highlight of their careers
New statutes for the FIA have been approved, giving current president Mohammed Ben Sulayem the power to bar candidates from running against him
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