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A green and gold day for 2026 Pirelli tyre development (Pirelli)
‘Two Brazilians were driving today: Felipe Drugovich was behind the wheel of the Aston Martin AMR25, while Gabriel Bortoleto was driving the Sauber C45. Both cars were specially adapted to suit the 2026 tyres, which are 25 millimetres narrower at the front and 30 at the rear.’
F2 leader Verschoor confirms this season will be his last (Formula Scout)
‘I don’t want to be racing in F2 next season. This is my last season for sure. I’m looking at multiple options for next year.’
Brundle on Norris’ win, Piastri’s penalty and first sign of angry side amid Silverstone rain drama (Sky)
‘We saw many clumsy contacts, sometimes not really even in combat, just close company. Having driven one of these cars a couple of weeks ago I’m not at all surprised, they are so long and wide, and the visibility from the cockpit so poor, it’s no wonder they trip over each other.’
Hamilton delivers most damning proof of his diminishing powers (The Telegraph)
‘At one stage he was within DRS range of the German but still could not produce the overtake, with his uncharacteristic errors leaving him stranded five seconds behind. Plainly, he was unimpressed with Ferrari’s management of the race, placing his relationship with Adami under renewed strain.’
We banned cigarette ads for the good of public health – fossil fuels must be next (The Independent)
‘Ahead of a Commons debate that could get oil companies banned from sponsoring museums and sporting events such as Formula 1, Jonathon Porritt, a former environmental adviser to King Charles, says it’s a vital next step in breaking our reliance on fossil fuels’
Antonio Giovinazzi has extended his contract as Ferrari Formula 1 reserve driver and endurance driver. #F1
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