Vinales: “If I’m not in MotoGP, KTM is to blame”
Tech3 rider Maverick Vinales has stated that KTM did not even inform him about the Pirelli 850cc test in Brno, adding that if he is not included in their lineup next season, the Austrian manufacturer will be solely responsible.
Hamilton discussed the neck injury that affected his 2025 season.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he damaged one of the discs in his neck during last year's Barcelona test crash and struggled with the problem for about nine weeks.
Verstappen: "It's more difficult after the Austrian update."“
Max Verstappen acknowledged that Red Bull's package for the Austrian GP was a step in the right direction, but said that the steps taken so far this season have been easier than those ahead.
Marquez and Acosta discussed their 2027 Ducati partnership.
Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta have spoken for the first time since announcing they will be teammates at the factory Ducati team in the 2027 season; both said their partnership is based on mutual respect rather than fierce competition…
Austrian GP: Friday schedule, weather and broadcast information.
The 2026 Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix kicks off at the Red Bull Ring. On Friday, FP1 will start at 14:30 CEST and FP2 at 18:00 CEST; the FIA has issued a heat hazard warning for the weekend.
Bagnaia: “I considered leaving Ducati after the Japanese GP.”
Francesco Bagnaia, ahead of the Assen Grand Prix where his move to Aprilia was officially announced, revealed that he had begun seriously considering leaving Ducati from the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix weekend onwards.
Leclerc: “Hamilton’s victory against Barcelona reignited my passion.”
Charles Leclerc has stated that he was inspired by his teammate Lewis Hamilton's victory at the Spanish GP and wants to get back into winning rhythm by having a clean weekend in Austria.
Russell: “Hamilton and Ferrari are serious rivals for the 2026 championship.”
Following Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari victory at the Spanish GP, George Russell described both his former teammate and Scuderia as the main rivals for the 2026 championship.
Hyundai is not planning a 2027-specification i20 N Rally2 kit.
While Hyundai's WRC future remains uncertain, team sporting director Andrew Wheatley confirmed that a 2027-specification i20 N Rally2 kit is not currently among their priorities. World champion Thierry Neuville also stated that the team's 2027 plans…
Miller: "Assen's design will benefit the Yamaha V4"“
Pramac Yamaha rider Jack Miller is more optimistic about Assen after a points-less weekend in Brno: the V4's front shock absorber is receiving unfair criticism.