Following the success of the first Lego Formula 1 drivers' parade in Miami last year, the concept returns at Silverstone this weekend.
This time, every driver has their own Lego minicar, built from no fewer than 28,000 bricks, allowing all 22 drivers to take part.
The minicars are limited to a top speed of 25km/h, although that did not stop the drivers from repeatedly crashing into one ...
Lewis Hamilton made a brilliant start to his British Grand Prix weekend as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion went fastest in practice.
The Ferrari driver set a 1m29.260s on the soft tyre, 0.213s quicker than his Mercedes successor and championship leader Kimi Antonelli - who had led much of the running.
There was action from the start as it was the only practice session of this sprint ...
Lewis Hamilton made a brilliant start to his British Grand Prix weekend as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion went fastest in practice.
The Ferrari driver set a 1m29.260s on the soft tyre, 0.213s quicker than his Mercedes successor and championship leader Kimi Antonelli - who had led much of the running.
There was action from the start as it was the only practice session of this sprint ...
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton leads the way in practice at the British Grand Prix before sprint qualifying later on Friday.
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the "profound" experience of taking his brother, Nicolas, for a passenger ride in a V10-powered three-seater Ferrari at Fiorano.
Hamilton was recently spotted at Ferrari's private test track in the three-seater F1 car. It has since been confirmed that he was joined by his brother Nicolas, who rode in the passenger seat behind ...
Mathias Lauda completed a demonstration run in the Ferrari 312T that his late father, Niki Lauda, drove to the 1975 Formula 1 championship. The run took place at the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Taking part in the annual Legends Parade at the Spielberg circuit, Lauda returned the iconic number 12 chassis to an Austrian race track.
The 45-year-old, an experienced GT and ...
Formula 1 fans have poked fun at the persistent rumours linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes following a post-race exchange with Toto Wolff at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Despite the Mercedes chief confirming that the Brackley outfit does not want to change its driver line-up for 2027, the moment Wolff congratulated the four-time champion on his second-place finish at the Red Bull Ring sparked ...
During the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, reports emerged of 'informal' talks between McLaren and Max Verstappen's camp. The team has not denied the reports, but those in papaya stressed that such conversations are perfectly normal and that "everyone in the paddock talks to everyone".
That is, naturally, true and also means the informal talks should not be over-interpreted. Another aspect to ...
Formula 1 has shared behind-the-scenes footage to show how the drone shots were achieved during the Austrian Grand Prix.
Fans were quick to pick up on and praise the long, swooping shots during the live coverage of the race at the Red Bull Ring, where Mercedes driver George Russell took his second grand prix win of the season. Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli completed the podium.
The ...
Max Verstappen defended George Russell for the way in which he clinched pole position at last weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix - but added he shouldn’t have been allowed to complete the lap.
The four-time world champion suffered a heavy crash at the penultimate corner of the Red Bull Ring in Q3 last Saturday, prompting yellow flag conditions in a messy end to qualifying.
That’s because ...
George Russell shrugged off complaints over the expected energy starvation at Formula 1's British Grand Prix and stated that, although the drivers may find the increased energy management aspect challenging, it will create "better racing".
The opening round of the 2026 season in Melbourne played out to mixed reviews; while some enjoyed the chaotic 'yo-yo' brand of racing seen with the new ...
George Russell shrugged off complaints over the expected energy starvation at Formula 1's British Grand Prix and stated that, although the drivers may find the increased energy management aspect challenging, it will create "better racing".
The opening round of the 2026 season in Melbourne played out to mixed reviews; while some enjoyed the chaotic 'yo-yo' brand of racing seen with the new ...
Formula 1 heads to Silverstone this weekend after a chaotic Austrian grand prix, where George Russell took a much-needed win to strengthen his title push.
The Mercedes driver arrives at his home race with fresh momentum after cutting into team-mate Kimi Antonelli's championship lead. Antonelli still holds a 40-point advantage, but Russell’s Austria victory means the title fight is ...
Andrew Benson sits down with reigning world champion Lando Norris
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go.
That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his former employer Mercedes, but also because Ferrari still lacks outright engine performance ...
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton says Silverstone will be "a completely different circuit" with this year's new cars.
After Lewis Hamilton's victory in Barcelona, hopes grew that Ferrari could become a genuine contender in this year’s Formula 1 title fight, but the seven-time world champion insists there is still a long way to go.
That is partly because of what Hamilton describes as the "phenomenal" strength of his former employer Mercedes, but also because Ferrari still lacks outright engine performance ...
If you thought Formula 1's favourite water cooler topic of energy management had gone away because of the band-aid fixes applied in Miami and the bigger changes agreed for 2027, then think again.
Recent races at circuits where cars were less energy limited had perhaps put vexatious talk of energy management on the backburner. But the iconic Silverstone circuit has been labelled the "biggest ...
If you thought Formula 1's favourite water cooler topic of energy management had gone away because of the band-aid fixes applied in Miami and the bigger changes agreed for 2027, then think again.
Recent races at circuits where cars were less energy limited had perhaps put vexatious talk of energy management on the backburner. But the iconic Silverstone circuit has been labelled the "biggest ...
The Austrian Grand Prix actually gave championship leader Kimi Antonelli more confidence that he can win the 2026 Formula 1 world title despite it being a “bad weekend”.
Antonelli made a blistering start to round eight by topping two practice sessions and being on provisional pole, but was pipped at the end following Max Verstappen’s crash.
The Mercedes driver aborted his final lap ...
All the key BBC coverage details for the British Grand Prix, which takes place from 3-5 July.
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.
The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with just one point across the opening eight rounds and at times being one second behind the rest.
A large part of that is down to Aston not fitting ...
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that his Formula 1 future does not rely on Aston Martin’s upcoming upgrade, which team boss Adrian Newey hopes will convince him to stay.
The Silverstone outfit has endured a horrible start to the 2026 regulations with just one point across the opening eight rounds and at times being one second behind the rest.
A large part of that is down to Aston not ...
Silverstone's distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle.
Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that he had been moved to laughter after trying Silverstone out in the simulator. And that has become a recurring theme as other drivers are ...
Silverstone's distinctively fast and flowing layout delights Formula 1 drivers and fans alike – but perhaps less so this year, as the energy requirements of the latest cars threaten to neuter that spectacle.
Max Verstappen said last weekend in Austria that he had been moved to laughter after trying Silverstone out in the simulator. And that has become a recurring theme as other drivers are ...
Two of the United Kingdom’s biggest motorsport organisations are set to join forces and aid the development of next-generation British drivers.
Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) will operate a new national academy from 2027 to create a unified development pathway for young racers into single-seaters, sportscars and beyond.
It is called the BRDC Driver Academy ...
Kimi Antonelli arrived in the Silverstone Formula 1 paddock wearing a brand‑new blue uniform, the same one adopted by the entire Mercedes team. In his hands, he proudly carried a scale model of the famous Blue Wonder, the historic vehicle built by the Stuttgart manufacturer as a one‑off in the 1950s to transport its grand prix cars. It serves as the emblem of Mercedes’ new retro merchandise ...
Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.
All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego bricks for the traditional drivers’ parade lap at Silverstone before Sunday's grand prix.
The minicars were built by 20 designers and ...
Formula 1 drivers will hop into Lego minicars for the British Grand Prix parade lap this weekend, following on from the success of the Lego drivers’ parade at last year’s Miami GP.
All 22 drivers will have individual minicars made from 28,000 Lego bricks for the traditional drivers’ parade lap at Silverstone before Sunday's grand prix.
The minicars were built by 20 designers and ...
Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz is out of contract with the Grove team at the end of 2026, but admits he will “not really” consider where his F1 future lies until the championship’s summer break.
The Spaniard joined Williams for the 2025 season from Ferrari and had an impressive first year with the team. He picked up points in 20 races last year and even stood on the podium in Baku ...
Lando Norris tells BBC Sport he is "paying the price" for the effort that brought him the 2025 title - and why McLaren would be a "different vibe" for Max Verstappen.
A look at the growing industry in Oxfordshire ahead of the Silverstone weekend.
A look at the growing industry in Oxfordshire ahead of the Silverstone weekend.
Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by simply by clicking this link.
There are several categories in our ‘Autosport Best of the Month’ voting, with four options available for each. You can choose the most impressive ...
Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1 is a hot topic in the paddock at present, as rumours swirl about a possible move to McLaren, the prospect of another year at Red Bull, and even an exit off the back of his disdain for the 2026 regulations.
Now, former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has waded into the debate and called on the Dutchman to move to Ferrari.
Ecclestone was at the helm of the ...
Welcome to an exciting new monthly poll, where you the reader is being offered the opportunity to choose the best drivers and moments from the past month of racing action around the world. You can cast your vote by visiting Motorsport.com/vote/ or simply by clicking this link.
There are several categories in our ‘Autosport Best of the Month’ voting, with four options available for each ...
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.
Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current championship-leading W17, Stella estimates that the gap between the two cars is around three-to-four tenths per lap, with ...
McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says that the team will investigate why it is losing around "one-and-a-half tenths" to Mercedes in the straights, despite running with a common power unit.
Explaining where the MCL40 is currently stacked against the current championship-leading W17, Stella estimates that the gap between the two cars is around three-to-four tenths per lap, with ...
The Cadillac Formula 1 team has unveiled a special livery to mark 250 years of American independence, which it will run at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
Cadillac, which made its F1 debut this season at the Australian Grand Prix, will swap its signature monochrome look for the stars and stripes when it takes to the Silverstone circuit this weekend. It follows similar special liveries from ...
Formula 1 enjoyed an afternoon of chaotic racing last time out in Austria, and Silverstone could be the perfect site for a repeat performance this weekend.
The British Grand Prix weekend hosts a sprint race on Saturday, so teams will have just a single practice session at the historic track in which they must dial in their setups to try and extract the best lap time possible.
This, coupled ...
Oliver Bearman warned that his Haas Formula 1 team could lose out to its rivals if it doesn't speed up its rate of development after he finished 14th and out of the points in Austria.
Bearman had a strong start to his second year in Formula 1, making the most of his Haas VF-26 to pick up points in the first two rounds of the year in Australia and China. However, in the six rounds since, the ...
The 1987 British Grand Prix provided a dramatic duel between Williams team-mates and championship rivals Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell, culminating in one of Formula 1’s greatest passes.
In the latest episode of our From the Archive series, host Kevin Turner is joined by Maurice Hamilton and Damien Smith – both were there on that day in July 1987 but had very different ...
Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September.
The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts focused on preparing for 2026 last year, as its FW48 was completed late and overweight.
The weight issue and lack of quick ...
Williams team principal James Vowles says an “almost entirely new car” will arrive by the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in late September.
The Grove-based squad has endured an underwhelming start to F1’s new era, especially having spent so much of its efforts focused on preparing for 2026 last year, as its FW48 was completed late and overweight.
The weight issue and lack of quick ...
McLaren has launched a one-off Google Gemini Formula 1 livery to be used for its home event this weekend at the British Grand Prix.
The Woking outfit will race in a predominantly chrome colour scheme at Silverstone as part of its ongoing partnership with Google from 2022.
It also takes inspiration from the livery of the McLaren M2B, which was the team’s debut car at the 1966 Monaco Grand ...
Valtteri Bottas says Cadillac must improve its poor Formula 1 reliability record after both he and Sergio Perez retired early from the Austrian Grand Prix with brake fires.
The Spielberg race continued a trend as Cadillac suffered a spate of reliability issues and operational errors, with Perez thwarted on Friday by electrical gremlins while Bottas' front floor tray caught fire due to a build ...
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says Kimi Antonelli will never make the same mistakes again, which lost him a better shot at Austrian Grand Prix victory.
The Italian saw his world championship lead trimmed to 40 points following George Russell’s win at the Red Bull Ring, as he controlled proceedings from pole position, holding off a late attack from Max Verstappen as Antonelli ...
Max Verstappen is still under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but just like a year ago, his future remains one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock.
At the start of this year, the main question was whether the Dutchman would even remain in F1 because of his dissatisfaction with the technical regulations. However, because of the step-by-step adjustments towards a ...
Max Verstappen is still under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but just like a year ago, his future remains one of the main talking points in the Formula 1 paddock.
At the start of this year, the main question was whether the Dutchman would even remain in F1 because of his dissatisfaction with the technical regulations. However, because of the step-by-step adjustments towards a ...
The 2026 Austrian Grand Prix was one of those races where either of the second or third-place finishers could have won, but the victorious driver – Mercedes' George Russell – was the one who best resisted the pressure at the crucial point.
He remains behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, but moved up to second place in the standings and narrowed the gap on a day when ...