TREMAYNE: Why I’m delighted the Portuguese GP is back in 2027
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at the rich history of Formula 1 racing in Portugal.
Formula 1
19th September 2026
How Justin Rose and McLaren are pursuing marginal gains in golf
Justin Rose explains how McLaren is bringing its Formula 1 engineering expertise and pursuit of marginal gains to the world of golf.
Inside F1’s ‘brutal’ fuel development race
Not only did F1 introduce new cars and new power units at the start of the 2026 season, but also Advanced Sustainable Fuels, a pioneering technology that teams – and their partners – have been pushing hard to maximise in terms of both performance and reliability.
Inspired Wales seal stunning win over South Africa
Wales return to winning ways in emphatic fashion with an eight-try victory over South Africa at Cardiff Arms Park.
Constructors' title battle heating up for F1 bettors
There are just nine races left to decide who will win the 2026 Constructors’ title, so we look at where the value could be for F1 betting fans.
How 46 fashion designers reimagined McLaren’s F1 history
Central Saint Martins students brought 12 McLaren-inspired looks to the runway, drawing on racing icons, engineering and modern F1 fandom.
Why Williams' FW48 upgrade package in Baku is so crucial
Williams will introduce a long-awaited upgrade package at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Inside the Italian dinner party staged on Monza's grid
Before the action kicked off at the Italian Grand Prix, chef Massimo Bottura and Barilla invited hundreds of people to a one-of-a-kind dinner.
18th September 2026
Football legend José Mourinho on his love for F1
Two worlds came together at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix when legendary football coach – and long-time F1 fan – José Mourinho paid a visit to the Madring circuit to follow the action.
Mekies offers update on Hadjar's injury recovery
Isack Hadjar has missed the three races since the summer break ended, sitting out Zandvoort, Monza and Madrid as he recovers from an injury sustained in training. The Frenchman hurt his wrist in the three-week break, and has been on the sidelines ever since.
'Bit of a shock to the system' leading Cadillac – Budkowski
Marcin Budkowski admits that returning to Formula 1 has been "a bit of a shock to the system", having been put in charge of the Cadillac team.
The power unit manufacturers with the most wins in F1 history
After Mercedes added to their victory tally with Kimi Antonelli at the Madring, we’ve looked at the engine manufacturers with the highest number of F1 wins.
Tsunoda reveals his biggest mistake at Red Bull in 2025
Yuki Tsunoda has enjoyed a surprise three race cameo in 2026, slotting into Racing Bulls in place of Liam Lawson following Isack Hadjar’s injury.
17th September 2026
Verstappen easily beats 100 racers in a go-kart
Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen easily beats 100 amateur go-karters from the back of the grid in a challenge at Silverstone.
Danielsson confirmed as Wild Card for F1 ACADEMY Austin round
Alexia Danielsson will be the Wild Card entry for Round 5 of the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season in Austin.
Alpine announce Mike Elliott as Chief Technical Officer
Mike Elliott – who last worked in Formula 1 for Mercedes – will return to the sport with the Alpine team.
Former Mercedes design boss Elliott joins Alpine
Former Mercedes F1 design boss Mike Elliott joins Alpine as chief technical officer.
How Verstappen won the ‘biggest race’ of his motorsport career
Just a few days after recording a podium finish in the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen was at another track and on the hunt for another trophy – the four-time F1 World Champion taking part in Red Bull’s special ‘Max vs 100’ karting event.
The issue Red Bull are still trying to correct on the RB22
Mark Hughes and Giorgio Piola take a closer look at the problem Red Bull are experiencing on the RB22, despite some strong results of late.
Verstappen passes 100 amateur karters in 14 laps in exhibition race
Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen passes 100 amateur drivers in just 14 laps in an exhibition go-kart race at Silverstone.
Formula 1 reveals calendar for 2027 season
The full schedule for the 2027 F1 season has been confirmed, with 24 rounds set to create another action-packed campaign.
Everything you need to know about the 2027 F1 calendar
Lawrence Barretto takes a look at the highlights from the schedule for the 2027 F1 season.
What's new with the F1 Sprint in 2027?
The 2027 Formula 1 calendar has been revealed with the number of Sprint events increasing to 10.
16th September 2026
F1 to have 10 sprint races in 2027, including Monaco
Formula 1 increases the number of sprint races from six to 10 for the 2027 World Championship.
F1 sprint races increase from six to 10 and Portugal and Turkey return in 2027 calendar
Formula One has announced its calendar for 2027, which will see an increase in sprint races to 10 events, including at Monaco, and the addition of meetings in Portugal and Turkey.
McLaren to build SUVs geared towards Formula One fans with children
Model comes as part of £500m UK investment by firm’s new Abu Dhabi owner that will also fund new factory.
Victoria Farfus sets the pace in 2026 F1 ACADEMY Rookie Test
F1 ACADEMY's 2026 Rookie Test took place at the Circuito de Navarra in Spain, offering young drivers the chance to showcase their talent.
'McLaren’s call to pit Norris after the VSC made no sense'
Former Renault F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer explains why McLaren pitting Norris after the VSC only "cemented" the loss of the race in Madrid.
How Sainz’s home race in Madrid unravelled
Carlos Sainz did not see the chequered flag in Madrid, the Spaniard having a torrid race on home soil.
Tsunoda reviews Madrid outing after sustaining 'big damage'
Yuki Tsunoda failed to score at the Madring, coming home 14th for Racing Bulls.
Who impressed our Power Rankings judges in Madrid?
Victory went to Kimi Antonelli at the Spanish Grand Prix after the timing of the Virtual Safety Car scuppered Lando Norris’ efforts. But who impressed our Power Rankings judges over the course of the weekend at the all-new Madring? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard below...
Mekies assesses Lawson's Red Bull stint after Madrid
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies was full of praise for stand in driver Liam Lawson after the Spanish Grand Prix.
15th September 2026
Why Haas see the positives after Madrid disappointment
Esteban Ocon just missed out on points at the Spanish Grand Prix with an 11th-placed finish.
Audi junior Freddie Slater to race in F2 in 2027
Audi's Freddie Slater has landed a seat on next season’s Formula 2 grid with Invicta Racing.
Spanish GP 'probably my best race weekend' – Colapinto
Franco Colapinto believes that his seventh-place finish in last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix culminated in "probably my best race weekend" for Alpine this season.
How did they get the Madring track so wrong? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Spanish Grand Prix.
Norris' Madring misery creates Baku betting value
The McLaren star failed to convert his Spanish Grand Prix pole into a third win of the season, but the defending World Champion is still the in-form driver heading to Azerbaijan.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Madrid
Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from the Spanish Grand Prix weekend.
8 moments you might have missed at the Spanish Grand Prix
Here are the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
Lawson reflects on his Red Bull outings after sixth in Madrid
Liam Lawson believes "overall it's been a strong three weekends" with Red Bull since replacing the injured Isack Hadjar midway through the season.
What we learned from F1's first visit to the Madring
Plenty of talking points emerged as the Madring made its debut on the Formula 1 calendar.
Madrid F1 circuit set for changes after criticism
Spanish Grand Prix organisers are set to make changes to the new Madrid circuit after criticism of its inaugural race at the weekend.
14th September 2026
Mekies explains decision to ask Verstappen to give back places
Max Verstappen was instructed to give positions back at the start of the Spanish Grand Prix before eventually finishing in P2.
Spanish GP plans to change Madring after fierce criticism from F1 drivers
Discussions are already under way to change the layout of Formula One’s newest circuit after driver condemnation of the Madring during its inaugural grand prix.
Piastri assesses his ‘painful’ Spanish GP in Madrid
Oscar Piastri had a race to forget in Madrid, a first lap incident derailing his afternoon on a day where Lando Norris showed the McLaren had the pace to fight for the win.
Why Vasseur believes Ferrari had the pace to win in Madrid
Fred Vasseur has given his thoughts on Ferrari’s performance in the Spanish Grand Prix, which saw Charles Leclerc finish P4 after Lewis Hamilton retired.
Wolff on the challenge of unlocking Russell’s potential
George Russell suffered a further blow to his championship ambitions as his team mate Kimi Antonelli won the Spanish Grand Prix.
Honda changes F1 design boss after slow start to return
Honda changes the leadership of its Formula 1 engine programme after the Japanese manufacturer's disappointing start to its return to the sport this season.
Was there any way for Norris to win in Madrid after the VSC?
Michael Lamonato assesses the VSC's impact on Lando Norris during Sunday's Grand Prix, and how the timing effectively locked the McLaren driver into a third-placed finish.
Honda announce changes to leadership of power unit programme
Honda have announced that it will make changes to the leadership of their Formula 1 power unit development programme.
5 betting lessons after Antonelli wins the Spanish GP
The Mercedes star leads the Drivers' Championship by 81 points after his eighth win of the season.
What the teams said – Race day in Spain
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Madring for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
All the key moments from the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli came out on top as Formula 1 made its first visit to the Madring for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Wolff explains decision on Russell's tyre strategy in Madrid
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has backed the decision to pit George Russell twice in the Spanish Grand Prix.
How virtual safety car cost Norris win - and should F1 change rules?
Lando Norris says he was "insanely unlucky" to lose what seemed like a certain win in the Spanish Grand Prix because of the timing of a virtual safety car.
‘No stopping him’: Hamilton admits defeat as Antonelli charges towards F1 world title
Lewis Hamilton has conceded his Formula One world title hopes are over as he praised the championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, saying there was no stopping the Italian after his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Antonelli impressive and one of Colapinto's best weekends - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Hamilton explains brake issues that caused Spanish GP DNF
Lewis Hamilton believes that Ferrari "had the car to fight for a win" in the Spanish Grand Prix, as the seven-time World Champion was an early retirement with brake problems.
Antonelli insists Norris ‘deserved to win’ Spanish GP
Kimi Antonelli has expressed his bittersweet feeling of beating McLaren’s Lando Norris to victory in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Verstappen explains Hamilton clash in Spanish GP
After a tense start to the Spanish Grand Prix, Max Verstappen finished on the podium behind Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
Leclerc reflects on Ferrari's Spanish GP strategy
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari "did the right thing" with their strategy decisions during the Spanish Grand Prix, as the Monegasque driver was left out front for much of the race.
Norris 'believes I deserved' Spanish GP victory
Lando Norris believes he "deserved" victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, as an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car left the McLaren driver only third at the chequered flag.
Verstappen wins fan vote after P2 in Madrid
For the fifth time in 2026, the most impressive race showing in your eyes came from the four-time World Champion.
Stella outlines the logic behind Norris’ ‘unlucky’ stop
Lando Norris’ chances of winning the Spanish Grand Prix were affected by the unfortunate timing of a Virtual Safety Car, with the McLaren driver ultimately settling for P3.
'I’m not in the fight for the drivers’ title' – Russell
George Russell believes he's "realistically not in the fight" for the Drivers' Championship after team mate Kimi Antonelli won his eighth Grand Prix of the season in Madrid.
Kimi Antonelli holds off Max Verstappen during Madring debut to win F1 Spanish GP
Kimi Antonelli’s seemingly inexorable march to his first Formula One world championship advanced at double time as the young Italian proved to have good fortune on his side too with his victory at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Beganovic dominates F2 Feature Race at the Madring
Dino Beganovic was untouchable as he claimed a lights-to-flag victory in the Madrid F2 Feature Race.
Antonelli clinches Spanish GP victory over Verstappen and Norris
Kimi Antonelli achieved his eighth Grand Prix win of the 2026 season to further increase his advantage in the Drivers’ Championship.
Antonelli wins as Norris loses out under virtual safety car
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish Grand Prix after McLaren's Lando Norris loses out because of the bad timing of a virtual safety car.
13th September 2026
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Spanish GP
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Ugochukwu is crowned champion as Taponen earns maiden F3 win
Ugo Ugochukwu claimed the Formula 3 title in the final race of the season as Tuukka Taponen became an F3 winner for the first time in the Madrid Feature Race 2.
LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli wins Spanish GP in Madrid
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 TAG Heuer Gran Premio de Espana 2026 in Madrid.
Norris in title fight 'until it's not possible' – Brown
Zak Brown believes Lando Norris is still in contention for this year's drivers' title after claiming pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, stating "until it's not possible, it's possible".
F3: Clerot seals win in Madrid as Campos take Teams’ title
Pedro Clerot earned a maiden Formula 3 victory in the Madrid Feature Race 1 as Campos Racing sealed the Teams' Title.
Final predictions and latest Spanish Grand Prix odds
Our expert betting writers bring you their final predictions and the latest odds before the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Betting mistakes to avoid during the Spanish GP
Safer gambling is important, so we’ve flagged some key betting mistakes to avoid during Sunday’s race at the Madring.
What To Watch For in the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the all new circuit in Madrid.
Why Norris’ ‘masterpiece’ Madrid pole lap was ‘almost unrepeatable’
Lando Norris clinched pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix with a stunning last-gasp effort in Qualifying.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Spain
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying from the Madring, for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix.
What are the tyre strategy options for the Spanish Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the all-new Madring circuit.
Spanish GP Bet Builder picks after Norris takes pole
We have picked a four-leg Bet Builder for the Madring, including a podium finish, points finish and Safety Car selections.
Norris' real opportunity after coming from nowhere with 'masterpiece' lap
McLaren do not have the fastest car at the Spanish Grand Prix but with overtaking expected to be difficult, pole man Lando Norris has a chance of another win.
Hamilton reflects on missing pole for Spanish GP
Lewis Hamilton believes himself and Ferrari have "got to work harder" in order to increase performance, having missed out on pole position for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.
Russell explains how tyre troubles ruined pole chance in Madrid
After showing early promise, George Russell was forced to settle for P6 in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
‘Hurts a lot’ – Bearman after crash rules him out of Qualifying
Ollie Bearman admits it "hurts a lot" after a crash in Free Practice 3 prevented the Haas driver from competing in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Sainz hit with grid penalty for Spanish GP
Carlos Sainz has been handed a grid penalty for the Spanish Grand Prix after a Qualifying infringement.
Norris denies Antonelli pole position for Spanish GP
Lando Norris clinched his third pole position of the season in the first Qualifying session at the Madring.
Norris ‘shocked’ by pole position in Madrid
McLaren's Lando Norris stormed to pole position in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, a performance that surprised the reigning World Champion.
Verstappen explains focus for Spanish GP from P3
Max Verstappen will line up in P3 on the grid for the first Spanish Grand Prix to be held at the Madring.
Antonelli rues pole slipping away in ‘intense’ Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli has reflected on missing out to Lando Norris at the last moment in Qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Norris takes Madrid pole with 'gorgeous' lap
Lando Norris takes a superb pole position for McLaren at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris shocks himself by pipping Kimi Antonelli to F1 Spanish GP pole
Proving that timing is all, not least in making a statement, Lando Norris kept his very best to last for a moment that must be considered close to Formula One perfection. His pole position at the sport’s newest circuit, the Madring, for the Spanish Grand Prix was so immense it left him shocked.
AS IT HAPPENED: Norris claims scintillating pole for Spanish GP
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
F2: Miyata claims maiden victory in Madrid Sprint Race
Ritomo Miyata impressively achieved his first ever victory in Formula 2, with a strong performance in the inaugural Madrid Sprint Race.
12th September 2026
Antonelli fastest in Madrid FP3 as Hamilton and Bearman crash
Kimi Antonelli finished fastest in Free Practice 3 from Charles Leclerc ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, as the session was red flagged twice after crashes for Lewis Hamilton and Ollie Bearman.
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Stroll set for grid penalty at Spanish Grand Prix
Lance Stroll’s Aston Martin has been fitted with new power unit elements for the Spanish Grand Prix.
AS IT HAPPENED: Bearman and Hamilton crash in Madrid FP3
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid.
Theophile Nael wins first-ever F3 Madring race
Theophile Nael has taken victory in the Formula 3 Sprint Race at the new Madring circuit.
Can Mercedes stay ahead of their rivals at the Madring?
Lawrence Barretto assesses the field after the first day of running at the brand-new Madring in Madrid.
