French driver Isack Hadjar returns to Red Bull Racing for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a wrist injury forced him out of the previous three races. He replaces Liam Lawson, who will move back to the junior Racing Bulls team, while Hadjar joins teammate Max Verstappen in Baku.
Four‑time world champion Max Verstappen dominated an exhibition go‑kart event at Silverstone, overtaking all 100 amateur participants in just 14 laps. The field, made up of media personalities and a YouTuber, was quickly reduced as Verstappen surged from 37th to first, finishing with 21 laps to spare.
The inaugural Spanish Grand Prix on the new Madring circuit drew criticism from several drivers for its limited overtaking opportunities. Organisers have pledged to work with the FIA and F1 management to redesign parts of the track for next year, with team principals from Ferrari and Mercedes expressing support for changes.
Honda has reshuffled the leadership of its Formula 1 power‑unit project, naming Yoichiro Fukao as the new Large Project Leader and removing Tetsushi Kakuda. The change comes after the Aston Martin‑Honda partnership has struggled, sitting 10th in the constructors’ standings with a best finish of ninth at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Robin Raikkonen, the 11‑year‑old son of former F1 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, has joined Red Bull’s driver development programme for 2027. The young karting talent, nicknamed ‘Ace’, impressed Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies, who praised his speed and maturity.
Former Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was halted by Portuguese police at an airport in Cascais after arriving with a shotgun for a clay‑pigeon competition. He said he was not arrested, handed over the gun, and praised the officers for their help.
McLaren and Red Bull successfully appealed the pit‑lane speeding penalties that had affected the Monaco Grand Prix, leading to Alpine’s Pierre Gasly losing his podium finish. The appeal moved Gasly from third place on the road to seventh in the official results, while promoting drivers such as Isack Hadjar and Oscar Piastri up the order.
The Ukrainian Automobile Federation has filed a complaint with the FIA ethics committee, alleging that the Russian Automobile Federation is operating offices in occupied Ukrainian territories, breaching FIA statutes. The complaint follows the FIA’s decision to lift the ban on Russian and Belarusian competitors, a move the FAU says undermines international sanctions.
In the opening practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, 19‑year‑old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes set the fastest lap, edging out McLaren’s Lando Norris. The session also highlighted strong performances from Mercedes teammates and a promising new Honda power unit in the Aston Martin car.
Alex Albon has signed a one‑year extension to remain with the Williams Formula 1 team for the 2027 season. The British‑Thai driver, who has been with the team since 2022, said he believes in the transformation underway under team principal James Vowles, despite the team’s recent struggles.