Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton’s Spanish GP Brake Failure Leaves Him ‘Lucky to Make It Round’
Lewis Hamilton’s brake failure at the Spanish GP forces a frantic pit stop, but he manages to reach the garage safely.
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Mercedes
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Spanish Grand Prix
Spanish Grand Prix 2026: A Thrilling Battle Ends in McLaren Victory
McLaren's Lewis Hamilton takes the win after a dramatic finish at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Spanish Grand Prix
Spanish Qualifying: Teams Reflect on Madrid’s Tight Battle
Teams share insights after a fiercely contested Spanish qualifying session that saw Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari lock out the front row.
Spanish Grand Prix
Mercedes Dominates Spanish GP Qualifying – Verstappen Leads from Pole
Max Verstappen takes pole for Red Bull, Mercedes duo lock front row in Spain.
Spanish Grand Prix
2026 Spanish Grand Prix Practice Sessions: Verstappen Leads FP1, Leclerc Tops FP2
Max Verstappen topped Friday’s first practice while Charles Leclerc topped the second, setting the tone for a tightly‑fought Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
Spanish GP
Friday Practice at the 2026 Spanish GP: Key Takeaways
A detailed look at the first day of sessions at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, highlighting performance trends and driver feedback.
Spanish Grand Prix
Spanish Grand Prix 2026: Practice Sessions Reveal Early Pace and Team Strategies
Friday’s dual practice sessions in Madrid set the tone for the Spanish GP, with Red Bull and Mercedes leading the pack and teams fine‑tuning their race programmes.
Mercedes
Mercedes Unveils Full Upgrade Package Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
Mercedes reveals a comprehensive set of aerodynamic and power‑unit upgrades targeting improved down‑force and tyre performance for the Barcelona circuit.
Spanish GP
Russell Leads Mercedes 1‑2 in FP1 on New ‘Madring’ Layout
George Russell set the pace in the opening practice session at the brand‑new Madring circuit, giving Mercedes an early edge ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
Lando Norris
Norris Says McLaren Still Lags Mercedes in Title Hunt Ahead of Spanish Grand Prix
Lando Norris admits his McLaren is not yet on par with the Mercedes pair, but believes a strong showing in Barcelona could keep his championship hopes alive.
Formula 1
Madrid Paddock Buzz: Russell’s Pragmatic Outlook, Rising Contenders and the 2026 Spanish GP Build‑Up
George Russell stays realistic while Madrid paddock buzzes with new rivalries and 2026 Spanish GP anticipation.
Charles Leclerc
Leclerc Admits Fault in Monza Clash with Hamilton: 'I Went Too Far'
Ferrari driver takes responsibility for the opening-lap incident at the Italian Grand Prix, clarifying his intentions and acknowledging the severity of the contact.