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After Max Verstappen's radio difficulties at the Singapore Grand Prix, F1.com looks back at other occasions where drivers have lost communication with the pit wall.
Read on Formula1.comThe bold new Rwanda agreement has finally opened the way for a crucial continent to write a completely new chapter in its great F1 history, writes F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne.
People. They were who Laurent Mekies considered the most important part of the Red Bull team he took charge of last summer, and they were the ones he listened to and the ones he prioritised getting in the right place over the last 12 months as he plotted their return to the top.
F1.com takes a look at the data to determine which teams have moved forwards – and which have fallen behind – over the course of the 2026 season so far.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Oscar Piastri is returning to form after a difficult spell, praising his growing confidence behind the wheel of the MCL40.
Ferrari have announced that Alba Larsen will become the first driver to contest a third campaign in F1 ACADEMY, continuing as part of the Scuderia Ferrari Driver Academy next season.
Max Verstappen's victory in the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend was not only his first win at the venue, but also ensured the four-time World Champion moved a step closer to another record.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu tells Lawrence Barretto about the factors that encouraged the squad to sign Rafael Camara for 2027.

A selection of images from F1 races in the US, from Indianapolis, Watkins Glen and Long Beach to the streets of Dallas and the Caesars Palace car park.
One of the hottest topics during every Formula 1 season is that of drivers’ futures, with some close to their contract expiry date, some signed up for the short-term and others boasting longer deals. So, who will be driving where in 2027 and beyond as things stand?
New Haas recruit Rafael Camara tells Lawrence Barretto about finding out he would join Haas in 2027 and the shoot-out test that he participated in to secure the seat.
It's race week - and it could be a title-decider. Here's how to watch the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

Formula 1 returns to Austin's Circuit of The Americas for the United States Grand Prix with a historic championship crowning potentially in the offing, along with several other hot topics on the agenda.

Stray Kids' Felix has shared behind-the-scenes photos from his time with Ferrari at the Singapore Grand Prix, and the team has posted its own footage of the K-pop star in the garage. Felix, a member of the South Korean group Stray Kids, was a guest of the Ferrari Formula 1 team at Marina Bay circuit last weekend. Follo

According to former Spanish F1 commentator Antonio Lobato, the BBC is making a documentary about Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's chaotic 2007 season together at McLaren. Lobato, who is now the co-director of Spanish website SoyMotor.com, discussed the supposed project on the outlet's Twitch channel earlier this we
Fornaroli and Hughes test for McLaren at Paul Ricard

Max Verstappen battled Arthur Leclerc during an incredible recovery drive in the GT World Challenge, finishing P9 despite a drive-through penalty.

talkSPORT is considering a bid for the UK radio rights to Formula 1, which could end the BBC's long run as the sport's home on radio in the country. The station's head, Liam Fisher, told The Telegraph that F1 would suit talkSPORT's listeners, as reported by Crash.net. The BBC has broadcast F1 on radio since 1994, so th

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has spoken out on the criticism he has received from former drivers, with the four-time champion believing this negativity stems from the pundits not understanding the 2026 regulations. Talking with De Telegraaf during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, after being shown recent comments fr

If Mercedes left Sepang with more questions than answers, the Singapore Grand Prix weekend finally provided the engineering team with the first real clues to unlocking their new package. Although it was a sprint weekend, the reopening of parc ferme and the decision to split configurations between the two drivers offere

Christian Horner has explained how his celebrity wife Geri Halliwell helped him overcome the hate that came with his rise in fame thanks to Formula 1 drama Drive to Survive. Since 2015 Horner has been married to former Spice Girl Halliwell, who joined the world-famous pop band in 1994 at the age of 22, meaning she had

The 2026 Formula 1 season has seen Mercedes return to its dominant past as it is on course to claim its first double championship victory since the COVID-struck 2020 campaign. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell top the drivers’ standings with the former holding a 102-point advantage, while Mercedes leads second-placed F

The 2026 Formula 1 season has seen Mercedes return to its dominant past as it is on course to claim its first double championship victory since the COVID-struck 2020 campaign. Kimi Antonelli and George Russell top the drivers’ standings with the former holding a 102-point advantage, while Mercedes leads second-placed F
Teams are unhappy with it. Ben Sulayem "doesn't see the point" of it. Does Formula 1 really need a budget cap?

Lando Norris's new racing team, LN4 Fusion, will soon find out whether or not it's got a place on the Formula 2 grid next year. CEO of FIA Formula 2, Bruno Michel, has confirmed that the championship is close to choosing its selection of teams for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons, so will Norris get his way? "Well, we d

Aston Martin's mystery single-seater is back on track, and it still looks like nothing else on the grid or in a dealer. New footage shared on Reddit shows the car lapping Paul Ricard in the south of France. It is the latest sighting of a machine that first appeared online in April and has since popped up at a private a

A piece of Alpine's 2024 Formula 1 car is about to go up for auction, and it has been turned into something you could actually put in your living room. F1 Authentics, the official memorabilia platform of F1, is opening bidding on a very cool 2024 race-used gearbox carrier paired with a race-spec rear wing, mounted toge

Ferrari has revealed a Brazil-themed cap that Lewis Hamilton will wear at the Brazilian Grand Prix, and fans will be able to buy their own a few days before the race. The Maranello outfit announced the cap in a joint Instagram post with Puma on 16 October. "Lewis will be wearing a small piece of Brazil with him at Inte

Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel says Colton Herta “maybe underestimated the difference” between Formula 1’s feeder series and IndyCar, with the 26-year-old’s bold career move so far unsuccessful. Herta was a frontrunner in America’s premier single-seater series for seven years but decided to move back to Europe in 2026 – ha

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team and its partner Tommy Hilfiger have released a Texas-themed clothing collection ahead of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, and it's making us all kinds of excited. The Tommy Hilfiger x Cadillac Formula 1 Team Austin collection went on sale on Tuesday earlier this week. But this isn't t

Mercedes has shared the moment Paraguay's president, Santiago Pena, phoned development driver Joshua Durksen to congratulate him on his first Formula 1 test. "A very special call. Santiago Pena, president of Paraguay, made sure to congratulate Josh on his first F1 run. A proud moment for the country," Mercedes posted a

The Mercedes Formula 1 team looked at building its own Macarena rear wing long before it was seen running on a circuit by a rival outfit. But according to deputy technical director Simone Resta, it decided against it. The rotating wing, whose main flap turns over when a car switches into straight-line mode, has become

Gabriel Bortoleto has watched Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar celebrate their first Formula 1 podiums. Both are from his generation of drivers, having competed against him throughout the junior categories. So he knows them well, having raced against and beaten them - but their respective F1 careers have taken different

A video is doing the rounds on social media, appearing to show Lando Norris mocking Lance Stroll on a night out after the Singapore Grand Prix. It's now been viewed more than three million times on X. The clip was posted by the fan account MV3daily on the night of the race. In it, the McLaren driver is seen out with Ha

Gabriel Bortoleto has watched Kimi Antonelli and Isack Hadjar celebrate their first Formula 1 podiums. Both are from his generation of drivers, having competed against him throughout the junior categories. So he knows them well, having raced against and beaten them - but their respective F1 careers have taken different

Aston Martin veteran Nicki Thiim has used Max Verstappen’s guest appearance at the GT World Challenge Europe season finale in Portimao to take a cheeky jab at Formula 1. F1's struggles with its 2026 power unit regulations, featuring a 50:50 power split between the internal combustion engine and electric power, have bee

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is taking on an intense road trip across America, starting in the Arizona desert for Ford's Raptor Rally this weekend and ending in Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix. Ford Racing and Ricciardo's lifestyle brand Enchanté announced his participation in the event in a

Red Bull is using an artificial intelligence system that recommends actions to the team during a grand prix. During an interview with CNBC, Red Bull head of technical and performance partnerships Jack Harington explained that the team built the tool with its title partner, Oracle. What began as a search tool to help en

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has revealed a special helmet for the United States Grand Prix, giving his usual design an Austin, Texas, makeover ahead of the race at the Circuit of the Americas. The Dutchman unveiled the new design on social media. "Texas bound. I’ll be coming to Austin with this special

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the team is still talking to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after their collision towards the end of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint. Zak Brown wasn't as easy on them. The papaya-coloured team-mates were fighting for fourth on the last lap of the sprint when Norris dived up the

Christian Horner has called on Formula 1 to increase the $215million budget cap, claiming “teams are spending $500 or $600million” year on year. From 2021 the championship has operated under a budget cap system which limits how much a team can spend per season, with it starting at $145m before eventually increasing to

Ferrari will likely introduce a new floor at the United States Grand Prix as part of its final major upgrade of the 2026 season, Motorsport.com understands. While the Maranello outfit has already shifted its focus to 2027, the team is expected to bring a new floor to the race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, T

The Mercedes Formula 1 team made a confirmed £633.4million in revenue in 2025 and paid a total of £125m in dividends to its shareholders, according to its annual accounts filed at Companies House. The group accounts for Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix Limited cover the year to 31 December 2025, in which the team finished seco

While Max Verstappen was still seriously considering the possibility of ending this Formula 1 season without winning a single race at Monza, things now look considerably different. Verstappen came remarkably close to victory in Baku before actually coming out on top in the subsequent races of the triple-header in Malay

While Max Verstappen was still seriously considering the possibility of ending this Formula 1 season without winning a single race at Monza, things now look considerably different. Verstappen came remarkably close to victory in Baku before actually coming out on top in the subsequent races of the triple-header in Malay
If Formula 1 had a 'sprint race championship', it would have enjoyed an exciting conclusion in Singapore.

Former Formula 1 strategist and Sky Sports pundit Bernie Collins believes Lewis Hamilton is suffering from a "lack of trust" in Ferrari's pitwall following the Singapore Grand Prix. Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli is closing in on the drivers' championship title, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominated the Singapore Grand P

Ferrari has released behind-the-scenes footage of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc hijacking the team's social media channels. The two drivers took over the Maranello outfit's accounts during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, and it was pure chaos. With a 20-minute window to do whatever they wanted with the channels,
Horror crash in Las Vegas claims IndyCar champion Wheldon

Liam Lawson has unveiled a signature guitar in collaboration with Taylor Guitars ahead of his live performance in Austin. The Racing Bulls driver will headline a live music event ahead of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix next week. Scheduled for Thursday 22 October at Inn Cahoots in Austin, the event will see Law

Franco Colapinto has vocally asked Argentinian fans to stop online abuse after several incidents in the last couple of months. Following the Zandvoort, Madrid and Baku races, hateful comments were directed at FIA stewards, Pierre Gasly and his family, and Lando Norris, among others. This has been a recurring theme in t

Following an extended stint across Asia, Formula 1 heads to America for the United States Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas.

Franco Colapinto has vocally asked Argentinian fans to stop online abuse after several incidents in the last couple of months. Following the Zandvoort, Madrid and Baku races, hateful comments were directed at FIA stewards, Pierre Gasly and his family, and Lando Norris, among others. This has been a recurring theme in t

Liam Lawson will headline the live VCARB Garage Sessions in Austin ahead of the United States Grand Prix next weekend. The New Zealander will step away from the cockpit to perform live at Inn Cahoots on 22 October. Billed as "Liam Lawson & Friends", the performance forms part of the Esses Bazaar event and will see Laws

Colton Herta’s 2027 racing plans remain undecided, but the Cadillac Formula 1 test driver is eager to return to both the Indianapolis 500 and IMSA endurance races if his schedule allows. The 26-year-old California native, currently completing his debut campaign in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Hitech, has yet to

When Mercedes arguably underperformed in Formula 1’s Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia despite introducing a brand-new floor and bodywork package at Sepang, the team had to figure out its next steps. The Anglo-German squad eventually opted for split specifications at the next round in Singapore, with George Russell switch

Within 72 hours of Formula 1 revealing a decade-long deal to race in Africa, footage from a user-created onboard camera recording of Rwanda’s future grand prix venue began circulating online. It’s a fun look at what the track could feel like from the cockpit, but it’s a hobbyist’s best guess created from the single pre

A blue Ferrari 849 Testarossa pulling out of a Monte Carlo dealership is a normal thing in the principality of Monaco. But a recent video from a Monaco-based influencer shows Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman driving the new Ferrari supercar. It comes as no surprise that such a view has generated approximately 5,600

Formula 1 has given us street circuits between casinos, a pitlane tunnel, and a paddock with a fake marina. Now the Circuit of the Americas wants the world's largest cowboy hat, complete with a bar inside, and it's hoping Guinness World Records might take note of it. This will all happen at the upcoming United States G

Sky Sports pundit and former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok believes Mercedes should be "concerned" by its latest upgrade package, warning that the new aerodynamic parts have failed to deliver the desired jump in performance. Despite Kimi Antonelli closing in on his maiden drivers' championship title, Mercedes' form h

Toto Wolff arrived at the Singapore Grand Prix last weekend with not one, but two watches strapped to his left wrist. This isn't the first time he's worn two watches, and, thanks to Mercedes sponsor IWC Schaffhausen, it certainly won't be the last. Wolff wore two watches so he could set them to different time zones. On

After hundreds of applications for the ultimate prize in grand prix racing, the Heineken x F1 Season Ticket is down to six finalists – and F1 fans can now vote to decide who wins. The candidates – from the UK, New Zealand, Singapore, Czechia and the USA – have all put their pitches forward for the adventure of a lifeti

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu has dismissed the suggestion that his squad have become a "Ferrari B-team" after they confirmed the signing of a second driver from the Italian outfit's academy.

Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson is doing a weekly Q&A this season, so get your questions in now.

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar believes he is "very, very lucky" to be partnered with four-time champion Max Verstappen, stating he is facing the Dutchman at the "prime of the prime" of his career. Hadjar, who recently secured a contract extension to remain at the Milton Keynes outfit through the 2027 season, h

Ferrari is promoting its junior driver Dino Beganovic to a Formula 1 reserve driver role for the 2027 season. Beganovic has been a member of the Ferrari Driver Academy for the past seven years, after he won the Italian and Swedish karting championships and took the runner-up spot in the WSK Euro Series. During his time

Formula 2 CEO Bruno Michel has stated the 2026 season-concluding Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds “will not be cancelled”, despite the threat of the Iran war. The conflict, which was started by United States and Israel strikes in late February, has destabilised the Middle East. Some of the lesser consequences in the grand sc
There's only one track left on the calendar which Max Verstappen hasn't won at - but next year there will be three. More Singapore GP stats.

Toto Wolff says it is "crucial" for the development of Mercedes' 2027 car that they understand the full extent of their recent upgrade's potential after a "step in the right direction" at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Stroll scored his most recent victory in his final pre-F1 race

Cadillac hasn't scored a single point in its first Formula 1 season, yet its driver Valtteri Bottas believes it has better facilities than the most successful outfit of the hybrid era: Mercedes. Asked by the Financial Times whether Cadillac's facilities beat the Brackley outfit's, Bottas simply said: "I would say so."
F1 could wait to "mid-November" to move finale to Imola

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says that new Formula 1 recruit Rafael Camara was chosen over the likes of Leonardo Fornaroli and Ryo Hirakawa due to the speed and adaptability he showed during the team's tests with older machinery. In assessing drivers for 2027, Haas put together a series of runs with the 2025 car in its testi

Harry Benjamin speaks to F1 Academy championship leader Alisha Palmowski about her season.

Brazilian Rafael Camara will join the US-based Haas team for his debut Formula 1 season in 2027.

Former Formula 1 chief strategist and Sky Sports pundit Bernie Collins has praised Max Verstappen's ability to dominate the Singapore Grand Prix despite a one-way radio failure. After winning the sprint race from pole at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, Verstappen went on to claim pole position for the grand prix. But af

Williams is bringing its Marvel livery to the 2026 United States Grand Prix, but Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz won't be racing in it. The Williams F1 team will be putting a painted show car in the team's Fan Zone in Austin. While the livery received a round of compliments from fans, it will purely be a display piece rath

Rafael Camara has signed a multi-year deal with Haas as Esteban Ocon's replacement.

Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas. It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a rapid rise through the junior formulae. Camara won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and the 2025 Formula

Rafael Camara has been announced as a Formula 1 driver for the 2027 season and he will serve as Esteban Ocon’s replacement at Haas. It will see the 21-year-old Brazilian make his F1 debut after such a rapid rise through the junior formulae. Camara won the 2024 Formula Regional European Championship and the 2025 Formula

Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut for Haas in 2027 and is expected to line up alongside Oliver Bearman. The 21-year-old Brazilian is replacing Esteban Ocon who will leave the American outfit at the end of 2026 after two disappointing seasons, his departure being confirmed on 30 S

Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will make his Formula 1 debut for Haas in 2027 and is expected to line up alongside Oliver Bearman. The 21-year-old Brazilian is replacing Esteban Ocon who will leave the American outfit at the end of 2026 after two disappointing seasons, his departure being confirmed on 30 S
Haas's driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season will feature two members of Ferrari's young driver programme as Rafael Camara joins Oliver Bearman.

Formula 2 championship leader Rafael Camara will join Haas on a multi-year deal from the 2027 season as the Brazilian driver steps up to Formula 1.

Lando Norris's business portfolio now includes a gaming brand born in lockdown, a junior racing team and a stake in a ticketing platform. Each venture puts confidence in a very different industry. One has been partly sold, one is a race team he co-founded, and one is purely an investment. Put them in a list and you can

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has described sharing his first Singapore Grand Prix victory with his departing race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase as "very special". The Dutchman secured his second grand prix victory of the season during a dominant weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. He claimed pole pos

Christian Horner has taken a cheeky swipe at Guenther Steiner for shooting to fame thanks to Netflix hit Drive to Survive, despite his lack of success in Formula 1. Steiner was team boss of minnow squad Haas from 2014 to 2023, overseeing two last-place finishes in the championship with a best result of fifth in 2018 be

Alpine driver Franco Colapinto has asked his fanbase to stop directing online abuse at other Formula 1 drivers and figures within the sport because it is "not helping" his career.
Franco Colapinto has urged his supporters to stop abusing his rivals and others involved in the series online.

How an F1 pit stop inspired changes to hospital care that have helped save lives ever since.

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who replaced Christian Horner at the F1 team, has his contract extended until the end of 2031.

Laurent Mekies has extended his contract as team principal of the Red Bull Formula 1 outfit with a new deal that takes him through until the end of 2031. That will see the Frenchman spend at least six seasons leading the Austrian outfit after joining in July 2025 to end Christian Horner’s 20-year tenure as Red Bull tea
Mekies signs new deal to stay at Red Bull until 2031

Laurent Mekies has signed a five-year contract extension to continue as Red Bull team principal and chief executive until 2031.

Ferrari's strategy decisions and communication with their drivers came under fresh scrutiny at the Singapore Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton overrode a call to pit.
Red Bull has made huge progress with a car which felt "scary" to drive early in the season, says Max Verstappen.
Cadillac's factory has better facilities than Mercedes - Bottas

Mercedes' George Russell is set to take another grid penalty in November's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Formula 1 team bosses say they need to know by the middle of this month whether the series' final two races will go ahead as planned.
Rwanda joins F1's roster of sportswashing grands prix

Tuesday's launch of the new African Grand Prix at Kigali's BK Arena in Rwanda was attended by Rwandan president Paul Kagame and both F1 boss Stefano Domenicali and FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Read Also: Formula 1F1 signs historic 10-year Rwanda deal to host African Grand Prix But following the official presenta

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what 'papaya rules' are for F1 team McLaren.

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has conceded it cannot improve its Formula 1 car handling characteristics ‘without fundamental changes’ that will not be possible until 2027. While every F1 driver has needed to adapt to the new generation of cars and engines in order to extract the maximum performance, often applyi

Naomi Schiff teases fans about what to expect from the African Grand Prix.
Formula 1 has announced it will return to race in Africa for the first time since 1993. It has agreed a 10-year deal to race in Rwanda.

The government of Rwanda and Formula 1 have announced a 10-year deal for a new African Grand Prix in capital Kigali, which will first be held in 2030 at the earliest. F1 will head to a yet-to-be-built natural road course 40km south of Kigali, next to the Rwandan capital's under-construction Bugesera international airpo

Formula 1 will return to Africa after it was confirmed Rwanda will host races from the early 2030s.

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.
Isack Hadjar had a stressful race but was rewarded with a point after slogging his way through the field from the pit lane.

Lando Norris says he let McLaren down and has taken responsibility for his collision with Oscar Piastri in the Sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hill wins 1996 title as Williams show him the door
Horner claims Wolff said Red Bull's engine would be "s***"

When Charles Leclerc had a better start than Max Verstappen and claimed the inside line for Turn 1, many in the media centre thought the Monegasque should have held his ground to take the lead. However, Verstappen was on the outside, on the normal racing line that offered slightly more grip, and the Dutchman was prepar
Fernando Alonso passed Isack Hadjar and kept him behind for seven laps, but was dismayed at how easily he was re-passed at a restart.

It was a full-on weekend of F1, with a Sprint race added to the street circuit schedule. Coming at the end of a demanding run of six Grands Prix in seven weeks, it was a significant challenge for everyone involved, not just the teams and drivers.

Lewis Hamilton has posted on social media to reiterate has apology to Ferrari after a "painful lesson" at the Singapore Grand Prix.

With two victories in the last three Grands Prix and a deficit of just 0.196 seconds in Baku, Verstappen and Red Bull are firmly back at the front in Formula 1. The resurgence has understandably come too late to play a meaningful role in the title fight, although Verstappen now has a top-three finish in the drivers' ch

The 2026 Formula 1 head-to-heads with all of the latest Qualifying, Sprint and Grand Prix scores in each of the 11 teams.
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