Bold predictions for the rest of 2026 as F1 returns from summer break

F1 returns from its summer break on Sunday, and with the sport preparing for the home stretch, ESPN makes bold predictions for the rest of 2026.

The date has been set by the FIA for when the hearing into Pierre Gasly's Monaco penalties will take place. More »

Liam Lawson has silenced his critics in F1 this season, but the New Zealander is adamant there were no 'ghosts' to vanquish. More »

F2 Championship Leader Nikola Tsolov has been named "next in line" to make his F1 debut as a Red Bull junior.
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Max Verstappen says he had the 'best time' with baby daughter Lily during the F1 summer break, and now he has released the video and photos to prove it. More »

George Russell has revealed the physical scars from his last-minute Mercedes F1 call up at the 2020 Sakhir GP.
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Max Verstappen is not the driver most people think will score the most points over the second half of the F1 season — but his strong showing is the standout performance. More »

Former Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes no longer needs to pursue Max Verstappen, citing Andrea Kimi Antonelli's breakout performances in 2026. Verstappen has long faced speculation surrounding a potential switch to Brackley.... More »

Honda expert Yasuaki Asaki expects Aston Martin to take a major leap forward this week when they get the first major upgrade to their much-maligned 2026 power unit. More »

Former Alpine F1 Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer detailed how he warned staff that conversations were being recorded for 'Drive To Survive'.
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Yuki Tsunoda is reportedly in negotiations with Meyer Shank Racing for a seat in IndyCar in 2027. More »

The Macarena wing, which Ferrari pioneered at the start of the 2026 Formula 1 season, has become a talking point within the sport. More »

Williams F1 Team announced on Tuesday that Alex Albon will be racing for them in the upcoming 2027 Formula 1 season. More »

Toto Wolff: We have left points on the table, our rivals have reduced the performance gap, and we know the second half of the year will demand more from us than the first. The championships will be decided by execution and the rate of development... More »

Williams has confirmed that Alex Albon will continue racing with the team in 2027. Since joining the Grove outfit in 2022, Albon has been a key leader in transforming the team both on and off track and the extension is a clear signal of belief from... More »

Alex Albon will remain with Williams for the 2027 Formula 1 season, extending a partnership that has become one of the central pillars of the historic team's rebuilding project. Williams confirmed the extension on Tuesday, with the Thai driver... More »

Coming back to F1 with Cadillac, Sergio Perez felt he had a point to prove. During an exclusive interview with RacingNews365, the six-time grand prix winner reflects on that mission. More »

F1 team owner Mark Walter appears to be continuing a stunning fire sale of his sports teams, after selling the Los Angeles Lakers last week. More »

Former Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner has announced a UK speaking tour to support the release of his upcoming memoir, Drive. The tour offers fans an 'evening with' the Briton following his exit from the Milton Keynes squad. Horner led Red... More »

The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort this weekend will be Marcin Budkowski's first at the helm of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team after replacing Graeme Lowdon. More »

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18/08/2026 at 15:4618/08/2026 at 15:00 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Yuki Tsunoda’s future could be taking an unexpected turn, with the Red Bull charger reportedly emerging as a contender for a Meyer Shank... More »

The Ukrainian motorsport federation has written to the FIA, appealing its recent decision to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian participation. More »

Alex Albon will remain at Williams in 2027 after the team announced an extension of his contract beyond the end of this season.

Laurent Mekies reflected on the elements Red Bull used to keep pushing Max Verstappen forward in the 2025 Formula 1 title battle.
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Everybody is still waiting on Max Verstappen to decide his future with THIRTEEN seats still open on the 2027 grid. More »

Alex Albon will stay at Williams for the 2027 season after signing a one-year contract extension. More »

The summer shutdown marked the halfway stage of the 2026 F1 season, with Mercedes currently leading the way. But will that supremacy continue over the rest of the campaign? More »

Williams has confirmed that Alex Albon is to remain with the team through the 2027 Formula 1 season, locking in the Thai's commitment.
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Ukraine's government appeals against FIA's decision to welcome back Russian and Belarussian drivers. More »