Mercedes and Red Bull Dominate First Practice at Austin
Red Bull and Mercedes lead the pack in the opening practice of the 2026 US Grand Prix, setting the tone for a competitive weekend.
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Red Bull and Mercedes lead the pack in the opening practice of the 2026 US Grand Prix, setting the tone for a competitive weekend.

The FIA will close the floor‑stay exemption that has allowed Red Bull and Audi to run sharper side‑pod undercuts in 2026.

Audi’s rookie Gabriel Bortoleto says he learns racecraft from Max Verstappen during their regular video‑game hang‑outs – a friendship that could shape his debut F2 season.

A quick look at the tenure of the sport’s top talent, from Verstappen to Hamilton.

Red Bull confirms long‑term leadership for Laurent Mekies amid continued success.

Red Bull’s technical director Laurent Mekies said the team ‘owes’ French rookie Isack Hadjar after a string of car issues cost him a strong showing in Singapore.

Charles Leclerc admits he let a potential overtaking opportunity slip in the opening laps against Max Verstappen, but says the missed move was not the obvious one.

Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar lauds the team’s performance after a strong comeback in Singapore.

Max Verstappen takes his inaugural Singapore GP victory, leading the field to a dominant finish.

After a rain‑slick, night‑time showdown, teams share their insights on the thrilling Singapore GP.

Max Verstappen won his maiden Singapore GP, beating Charles Leclerc and rookie Kimi Antonelli in a race dominated by Red Bull’s strategic mastery.

Max Verstappen says Red Bull will tweak their approach following disappointing showings in Malaysia and Singapore, as he heads into his 250th Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen’s dominant form is shaking up the grid, while McLaren’s team struggles to keep pace.

The Dutch champion warned Red Bull that a shift in approach may be needed after two disappointing race starts, with the team eyeing a stronger finish for the remainder of the season.

Drivers and teams share insights after a packed sprint weekend in Singapore.

Max Verstappen clinched pole in Singapore qualifying and turned his advantage into a sprint win, while the Indian fan‑base can catch the race live on FanCode at 9:00 pm IST.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched the Singapore sprint win as the team outlined their strategy ahead of the Sunday race, with key takeaways for the title fight and Indian viewers.

Max Verstappen out‑qualified George Russell for sprint pole at the Marina Bay Street Circuit, setting the stage for a high‑stakes sprint race on Sunday.

Max Verstappen clinched sprint pole in Singapore with a 1:36.842 lap, while Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes locked out the top six ahead of the night race.

Max Verstappen takes pole in the 2026 Singapore sprint qualifying, setting the stage for a thrilling night race.

Both teams unveil upgrades ahead of the crucial sole practice session in Marina Bay.

A rundown of the headlines that dominated the paddock on media day at the Singapore GP.

Max Verstappen takes his first victory of the season in Malaysia, hinting at a close battle for the 2027 championship.

Max Verstappen’s first Bahrain victory was a turning point for Red Bull, signalling a new era of dominance.

Red Bull’s upgraded RB22, unveiled in Baku, addressed aerodynamic and tyre‑performance gaps, enabling Max Verstappen to claim his maiden win of the 2026 campaign.