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McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes there is no reason why the squad cannot fight for the Formula 1 World Championship in 2026. Much time has passed since the Woking-based team were last in an F1 title battle, with their most recent Constructors' Championship victory happening in 1998. Their last win came via Daniel Ricciardo's P1 at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix, which marked their first victory since 2012. The team have faced some difficult times in the past decade, but Brown feels that McLaren are putting the right components in place for a return to success. McLaren putting team in place "If I look at the things that we need to get back to the front, you need two great drivers – I think we have those," Brown told the F1 Nation podcast. "You need your Technology , infrastructure, being state of the art and on par with the com Pet ition – we'll have that done by the end of the year. "We've talked a lot about the wind tunn

It is advantage Max Verstappen heading into Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying as he set the pace in the third and final Formula 1 practice session. A 1:12.776 was good enough for the World Champion to cement top spot heading into Saturday afternoon's session, as he led a Red Bull one-two. Sergio Perez was just 0.073s behind with Lance Stroll an encouraging third for Aston Martin as Fernando Alonso could not get a clean lap owing to traffic and a late VSC for the stopped Kevin Magnussen. The session was red-flagged in the closing minutes after Lewis Hamilton crashed at Portier, and although the front-left of the Mercedes needs to be replaced, he escaped further damage. You can check out the full results from Third Practice for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix below. Result Free practice 3 - Monaco Pos. Driver Team Time

Alfa Romeo are set to join Haas in a Formula 1 title deal from the 2024 season, potentially worth $20 million per annum, RacingNews365 has learnt. At the end of 2023, the Alfa title sponsorship of the Sauber team will conclude, with the Swiss name returning to the grid as they prepare for Audi's arrival in '26. However, Alfa are keen to remain involved in Grand Prix racing, and have held positive talks with Guenther Steiner's Haas outfit - whose current title sponsor Moneygram features similar colours to the Italian brand. Both teams are currently customers of Ferrari and receive components including power units from the Maranello team. RacingNews365 understands that discussions between the two parties were planned for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix but that they were instead held in Monaco after the Imola event was cancelled. Multiple sources with direct knowledge of the negotiations did not deny the rumours of potentially a two-year deal also taking in 20

This was sport at its very, undiluted, raw best. Qualifying for the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix is always spectacular, but in 2023, the ante was turned up beyond the maximum as the man who dreamed of being King failed to assert a blow, the old lion roared, an interloper briefly threatened a major upset before the leader of the pack put everyone firmly in their place. And it could well prove to be a crucial weekend in the chase for the title, as the World Champion can potentially extend his lead to 40 points if things go his way. So, let's get into it, with the man who produced one of the best Qualifying laps of all-time. Viewed by others: Monaco Grand Prix 2023 Verstappen denies Alonso for Monaco pole as Perez crash dents title charge

It is advantage Carlos Sainz after the first practice session for the 2023 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver set a blistering pace of a 1:13.372 to top the twice red-flagged session from Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton in the heavily upgraded Mercedes. World Champion Max Verstappen endured a tricky session in the Red Bull, languishing sixth on the time sheets as the team battled set-up issues. But can he bounce back in the second 60 minute practice session in Monte Carlo? Below you will find our dedicated live blog and live timing hub. The times refresh automatically during the session, so you are always up to date. In the blog, we will provide you with the latest developments during second practice in Monaco. You can easily switch between live timing and the live blog via the tabs. Free practice 2 - Monaco

Max Verstappen has backed the decision of Mercedes to introduce their huge Formula 1 upgrade package at the Monaco Grand Prix instead of waiting until Spain. The much vaunted upgrade s of the W14 finally broke cover in Monte Carlo on Thursday as Mercedes unveiled the package that was intended to debut at the cancelled Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Instead of waiting until a traditional circuit in Barcelona next weekend, Mercedes have opted to put the revised sidepods and front suspension on the W14 for the race in Monaco to gain as much data as possible before heading to Spain. It is a decision Verstappen has fully backed as Mercedes hope the package will get them into a position to reel Red Bull in. Verstappen backs Mercedes "I would always put it on the car as soon as possible rather than leaving it in the garage," Verstappen told media, including TheFOXposts.Com , in Monaco. "It is really difficult to tell [what to expect from Mercedes ], I thi

Honda have officially announced that they will be back in Formula 1 in 2026 as engine supplier to Aston Martin. The Japanese manufacturer will be joining forces with Aston, who are set to ditch Mercedes units after a long association stretching back to the early Force India days, with Honda being enticed back to Grand Prix racing yet again. They originally joined in 2015 with McLaren before that troubled relationship was ended and a deal with Red Bull (with Toro Rosso to start with in 2018) was struck. Honda power would propel Max Verstappen to the 2021 title, but the decision to withdraw had already been taken as efforts on the electric vehicle division was prioritised. They are assisting Red Bull Powertrains – with that agreement set to remain in place until the end of the 2025 season – when Ford will come in and partner the Milton Keynes squad. Viewed by others:

When he eventually calls time on his Formula 1 career, there will be one question on everyone's mind about Fernando Alonso : Could he have won more than two world titles? TheFOXposts.Com has previously looked at all the failed career moves in Alonso's career that ultimately contributed to his lack of championships, including the ill-fated attempts to revive the Honda glory years with McLaren and his efforts to bring regular titles back to Ferrari. Only recently has everything come together for Alonso following his two-year sabbatical, which saw him return to Alpine and then subsequently leave for Aston Martin due to the contract situation at the French team. The move to Aston Martin turned out to be one of the better ones in his career, as the Spaniard is back achieving regular podiums - something he hasn't done since prior to the hybrid F1 era. Viewed by others:

Valtteri Bottas joined partner Tiffany Cromwell at a cycling race in Scotland after the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. The race at Imola was called off early in the week after extensive rainfall led to flooding and landslides in the surrounding region. Alfa Romeo driver Bottas did not take the weekend off for relaxation ahead of the Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix double-header though, instead taking part in the Gralloch Gravel event – part of the UCI Gravel World Series. The Finn excelled to finish 114th out of over 1,000 entrants in the 113km race, though he was outshone by Cromwell, who triumphed in the Women's race. You must accept cookies to view this content You have not currently accepted all necessary cookies. You can change your cookie preferences here . Do you keep seeing this message? Disable any installed browser extensions or try another web browser. Or click here to load the embed manually. P

May 28 marks the biggest day in the motorsport calendar as both the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 will take place. Both races are legs in the fabled Triple Crown with the final leg, the Le Mans 24 Hours, run in June. But a special race such as the Indy 500 brings a special qualify ing format unlike anything else in racing. TheFOXposts.Com breaks it all down. Viewed by others: Interview Aston Martin Exclusive: Aston Martin success down to more than 'Red Bull effect' Pierre Gasly How Emilia Romagna GP cancellation saved Gasly after ban risk How it works Qualifying for the Indy 500 takes place a full week

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has called upon prospective new teams to follow Haas' example in establishing themselves in F1. The FIA opened the entry process earlier this year with five teams understood to be up for consideration, with a maximum of two likely to be added to the 10 incumbents depending on the quality of applications received. Andretti's entry bid alongside General Motors brand Cadillac has been by far the most vocal effort since underlining its intentions 12 months ago and has faced scrutiny and opposition from those already on the grid in the time since. Teams are concerned over the loss of value should a new team join the grid, especially given the demise of numerous start-ups since the turn of the century. Viewed by others: Ferrari Ferrari explain failed attempts to sign Adrian Newey

The pack up operation at the Imola circuit has commenced follow ing the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Formula 1 personnel have been allowed access to the circuit after being told to stay away on 17th May, however this was only for essential activities only. This includes dismantling the motorhomes and equipment that had been setup in the days prior to the weekend, including for both the Formula 1 and support race paddocks. Drone shots taken on the Wednesday hours after F1 announced the cancellation of the race show the extent of the floods that hit the track, largely affecting the TV compound and support paddock area. You must accept cookies to view this content You have not currently accepted all necessary cookies. You can change your cookie preferences here . Do you keep seeing this message? Disable any installed browser extensions or try another web browser. Or click here to load the embed ma

The 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will not be going ahead this weekend after Formula 1 , in discussion with various authorities, decided to call it off. It means round six of the season will not be taking place at Imola this weekend, with the next round currently set for Monaco on May 28th. But why has the 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix been cancelled ? 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix called off The decision was taken on Wednesday 17th May to call off the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix owing to severe flooding and rainfall in the region. Extreme weather has hit this part of Italy over recent weeks, and in Grand Prix week, conditions have got worse, leading to local towns and motorways flooding while F1 personnel were told not to arrive to enter the paddock. As such, F1 felt the race could not go ahead - with F1 chief Stefano Domenicali highlighting the fact that the Grand Prix would take vital emergency services away from the rescue and relief efforts. "Th

Max Verstappen's victory at the Miami Grand Prix saw him equal Sebastian Vettel's record of 38 F1 victories for Red Bull. The Dutchman has been in imperious form since the beginning of the sport's new technical regulatory era, securing his second title last season by a margin of 146 points over Charles Leclerc. Whilst his title-winning achievements have not yet matched Vettel's, has Verstappen now surpassed Vettel as Red Bull's greatest driver? Viewed by others: Photo album Red Bull Racing Drivers that Red Bull dropped midway through an F1 season Christian Horner Horner surprised at Ferrari and Mercedes: 'Where did they go?'

After heading stateside to Miami, the 2023 F1 season now returns to Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Max Verstappen arrives into the weekend with a 14-point lead over teammate Sergio Perez in the World Championship standings, having also claimed victory last time out at the Miami International Autodrome. The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari – better known as Imola – was the venue of a Verstappen win in 2022, but can the Red Bull driver repeat that success this time around? The weekend will follow the usual format, with two practice sessions taking place on Friday. FP1 is schedule d for 12:30 UK time, with FP2 following at 16:00. On Saturday, FP3 will be held at 11:30 UK time, ahead of qualifying at 15:00. This will determine the grid for Sunday's 63-lap Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which starts at 14:00. TheFOXposts.Com will be on hand to cover all of the action and you can find our live blog here. We will also have exclusive intervie

George Russell has played down speculation that Mercedes ' planned upgrades for the next Grand Prix will transform the team's fortunes. The Silver Arrows are currently locked in a battle with Aston Martin and Ferrari to be F1's second-fastest team, with Red Bull proving the class of the field at the front. After five races of 2023, Mercedes are third in the Constructors' Championship with 96 points, six shy of Aston Martin, with the Silver Arrows having scored just one podium finish in the first five races, as Lewis Hamilton finished second in Australia. Mercedes ' update package for next weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix includes new suspension and bodywork elements. However, Team Principal Toto Wolff tempered expectations of the new parts providing a dramatic upturn in form, and Russell echoed his boss's words. "There's a lot of expectations on Imola, but we finished 30-odd seconds behind the leaders [in Miami, and] we still finish

Max Verstappen underlined his intentions to secure a third F1 World Championship with a scintillating performance at the Miami Grand Prix. The Dutchman fought back from ninth on the grid to take victory over Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez to dent the Mexican's optimism of a title challenge, following his Sprint-and-Grand-Prix double in Azerbaijan a week previous. Whilst the style in which Verstappen emerged with the win in the United States perhaps signals that there will be no championship battle between the two Red Bulls, Perez left an important marker during the race to prove he will not roll over for the 38-time race winner. Viewed by others: Martin Brundle Brundle baffled over claims Verstappen dominance is 'boring'