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Fernando Alonso turns heads in Monaco with rare Porsche 918 Spyder

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

Fernando Alonso has been spotted once again showing off another car from his jaw-dropping collection in Monaco.  The two-time Formula 1 champion was seen around the streets of Monte Carlo behind the wheel of a rare Porsche 918 Spyder. The 918 Spyder, launched in 2013, is a mid-engine plug-in hybrid powered by a 4.6-litre V8 engine that produces 599 horsepower, supplemented by twin electric ...Keep reading…

Red Bull given major comeback verdict by former F1 driver after Canadian GP battle

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya is confident that Red Bull is on the verge of a resurgence, warning its rivals that the Milton Keynes outfit is "for sure coming" back.  Following a tense Canadian Grand Prix, which saw Max Verstappen battle seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton for second and eventually secure third place on the podium, Montoya argued that Red Bull is successfully ...Keep reading…

David Croft praises Max Verstappen's "brave" stance against F1 2026 regulations

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has praised Max Verstappen's "refreshing" and consistent stance on the new regulations, which were introduced in 2026. The championship made a move away from the ground effect era in 2026 with the introduction of the new regulations. The main changes included an almost fifty-fifty split between internal combustion and electric power, Overtake ...Keep reading…

How tweaked LED lights now show engine status on 2026 F1 cars

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

The 2026 Formula 1 regulations are still being fine-tuned, and the new LED light system is a step being made towards safety. Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the FIA and manufacturers approved technical updates, taking into account driver feedback, after F1 racers raised concerns regarding the way the electric motor’s status is signalled. Rear LED lights have taken on a much broader and more ...Keep reading…

Guenther Steiner predicts Esteban Ocon Haas exit unless he makes 'drastic changes'

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has issued a strong warning to Esteban Ocon, suggesting the Frenchman will lose his seat by the end of the season unless he can "change something drastically". Speaking during The Red Flags Podcast after Ocon’s 14th-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix, Steiner claimed: "I think he’s gone by the end of the year. He’s not back next ...Keep reading…

Jamie Chadwick warns George Russell Canada GP retirement may have saved Mercedes from fallout

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 pundit Jamie Chadwick believes George Russell's untimely retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix likely saved Mercedes from bitter intra-team fallout. Russell and his team-mate Kimi Antonelli had been battling for the lead for 30 laps before the Briton was forced to retire from the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.  Speaking on the Sky ...Keep reading…

Ayao Komatsu shares Takuma Sato meeting that helped launch his F1 career

Motorsport.com (F1) • 5/30/2026

Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed the story of how a chance encounter with a young Takuma Sato and a borrowed quad bike ultimately led to his career in F1. During his university days, Komatsu was starting out in grassroots British motorsport, helping to run a British Saloon Car Championship team for local driver Andrew Deahanti. At a race meeting at Silverstone, Komatsu ...Keep reading…