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José Mourinho visits Madring track as F1 marks capital’s new Grand Prix
In an exclusive conversation with F1.com, Real Madrid manager José Mourinho spoke at the Madring circuit about his long-standing passion for Formula 1, what he says football and F1 share under pressure, and why he considers the Spanish capital’s new Grand Prix especially meaningful for him.
Red Bull to assess Hadjar before Azerbaijan return decision
Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar’s recovery remains on course, with simulator work to help determine whether he can return in Baku.
Cadillac appoints Marcin Budkowski as Team Principal and says return to F1 has been “a bit of a shock to the system”
Marcin Budkowski, newly appointed Team Principal of Cadillac, said his return to Formula 1 has been a “bit of a shock to the system” as the American team continues building its first season. Budkowski replaced Graeme Lowdon just before the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August and spoke ahead of last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix about adapting to the sport’s speed and focus on establishing the right people, priorities and operational reliability.
Yuki Tsunoda says his biggest 2025 mistake at Red Bull was trying to replicate Max Verstappen’s setup
Speaking on the official F1 podcast Beyond the Grid, Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda revisited his 2025 spell with Red Bull and said his biggest mistake was attempting to replicate Max Verstappen’s setup rather than maintaining his own approach. He also discussed how he has impressed during his 2026 Racing Bulls cameos, including results in Zandvoort and Monza while covering for Liam Lawson after Isack Hadjar’s injury.
Mercedes draws level with Ferrari atop F1 power unit win charts after Kimi Antonelli’s Spanish GP win
Formula 1’s published historical review says Mercedes has added to its victory tally via Kimi Antonelli’s win at the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, tying the German manufacturer with Ferrari at the top of the sport’s most successful power unit engine lists. The analysis also highlights totals and milestones for Ferrari, Cosworth, Renault, Honda, Coventry Climax, Porsche-powered TAG McLaren, BMW, and BRM.
Alpine announce Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer
Alpine has confirmed that Mike Elliott will join the team as Chief Technical Officer, returning to Formula 1 after leaving Mercedes at the end of the 2023 season.
Alexia Danielsson confirmed as TeamViewer Wild Card for F1 ACADEMY Austin round
F1 ACADEMY has announced Alexia Danielsson will race as the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in Austin, representing TeamViewer on the #45 car operated by Hitech and debuting at COTA during the United States Grand Prix weekend.
F1 confirms 10 Sprint events in 2027, with new formats for Bahrain and Monaco
Formula 1 has revealed the 2027 calendar, including an expanded Sprint schedule to 10 events—four more than in 2026—with new Sprints for Bahrain, Australia, Japan, and Monaco. Sprint weekend structure will also include Sprint Qualifying on Friday, followed by Qualifying for the Grand Prix later on Saturday.
Formula 1 confirms 2027 calendar with 24 Grands Prix and 10 Sprint events
Formula 1 and the FIA have confirmed the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar after World Motor Sport Council approval, featuring 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries and 10 Sprint events. Pre-season testing is scheduled in Bahrain from 24–27 February, followed by the season opener in Bahrain, with the calendar then moving through Saudi Arabia, Australia, Japan, and other key stops including Monaco, Portugal, Türkiye, and the late-season races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
Power Rankings: Kimi Antonelli tops the judges’ table after the Spanish Grand Prix weekend in Madrid
Formula 1 has published its Power Rankings judging results from the Spanish Grand Prix weekend at Madrid’s Madring. Kimi Antonelli led the overall leaderboard after benefiting from Lando Norris’ Virtual Safety Car timing in the race, while Max Verstappen, Nico Hulkenberg, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon and Liam Lawson were highlighted for strong performances across qualifying and the Grand Prix itself.