Contrasts in the Belgian and Hungarian Formula 1 Grands Prix 2026

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Over the past couple of weeks, we have seen a fairly uneventful Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix and then a fairly eventful Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix … The Belgian event is a favourite amongst many in the Formula 1 community. The famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit is the longest track in the contemporary Formula 1 calendar,… Continue reading Contrasts in the Belgian and Hungarian Formula 1 Grands Prix 2026

A topsy-turvy British Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

At the ninth race out of 22 for this year, the sprint race starting grid for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix had Sir Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), George Russell (Mercedes), and then the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the leading places.… Continue reading A topsy-turvy British Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Mid-season Formula 1 races start in Europe

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

The first month of summer in 2026 saw the running of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix (7 June 2026), Barcelona-Catalunya Formula 1 Grand Prix (14 June 2026), and Austrian Formula 1 Grand Prix (28 June 2026). The Barcelona event was traditionally known as the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, but the name has gone… Continue reading Mid-season Formula 1 races start in Europe

Absolute chaos at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Monaco‘s Formula 1 event is famous for its short, narrow track utilising existing roads around the Monte Carlo central district—a world of difference from the sweeping, purpose-built race tracks at most of the other events on the Formula 1 calendar. Even compared to the other ‘street circuits’ using existing roads (e.g., Australia, Singapore), the Monte… Continue reading Absolute chaos at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Antonelli continues his run at the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

The Mercedes Formula 1 team continued its dominant performance at the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, and not least of which part was Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s fourth race victory in a row. The Mercedes pair of Messrs. Russell and Antonelli took the first two starting positions for the sprint race, followed by defending champion Lando… Continue reading Antonelli continues his run at the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Antonelli wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell took the first two starting positions for Mercedes, followed by Oscar Piastri (McLaren-Mercedes), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Lando Norris (McLaren-Mercedes), and Sir Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari). Max Verstappen (Red Bull) experienced problems with his car and qualified only in eleventh position. Off the starting line, Mr. Antonelli dropped several places and… Continue reading Antonelli wins the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

This year’s Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend involved both a sprint race and a full race. The Mercedes duo of George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli qualified in the first two positions for the sprint race, with Lando Norris of McLaren third, Sir Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari fourth, Oscar Piastri of McLaren fifth, and… Continue reading Andrea Kimi Antonelli wins the Chinese Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

A new era begins with the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

The Formula 1 championship season for 2026 started yesterday with the opening race in Melbourne. Mercedes was expected to be strong this season, and the team was true to form, with drivers George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli qualifying in the top two places. Isack Hadjar drove exceptionally well in his first qualifying session for… Continue reading A new era begins with the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix 2026

Lando Norris takes the championship lead at the Mexico City Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

At what some are lauding as the most exciting Formula 1 race of the year, to date, Lando Norris of McLaren-Mercedes has taken the lead in the World Drivers’ Championship by a single point from the long-time leader this season, Oscar Piastri. Mr. Norris put on a superb display to win the race convincingly from… Continue reading Lando Norris takes the championship lead at the Mexico City Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025

No surprises at the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025

Published on Author Yean Wei Ong

Despite not being able to watch or monitor the race live, I was not surprised by how the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend for this year unfolded. Red Bull lead driver and defending World Drivers’ Champion Max Verstappen put in a superlative performance to take pole position and victory in both the short-form… Continue reading No surprises at the United States Formula 1 Grand Prix 2025