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  • Motorsport.com F1

    Red Bull gives update on Isack Hadjar’s recovery timeline

    Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says Isack Hadjar needs more time to recover from his wrist injury and is unlikely to return to Formula 1 at the Spanish Grand Prix. Hadjar injured his wrist in training during the summer break, with the setback ruling him out of the Zandvoort and Monza F1 weekends. He has been…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    F1 announces plans for huge 2027 season launch in Milan

    Formula 1 has announced plans for a three-day season launch event in Italy, with F1 Live Milan scheduled to take place from 18-20 February 2027. The focal point of the schedule will be F1 The Show, which is set for the evening of 18 February and will be similar to the F1 75 event, held in London in 2025. The London…

  • The RaceJosh Suttill

    F1 to hold 2027 season launch in Milan

    Formula 1 will hold a 2027 season launch event in Milan next February, two years on from its F1 75 Live event at the O2 arena. The F1 75 Live event hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall was a first for F1, bringing together all 10 teams and 20 drivers and showcasing every 2025 livery for one night only. F1 has been keen…

  • Wowhead Retail

    New Datamined Labyrinth and Raid Maps in Patch 12.1.5

    We've datamined new maps for the Kindo'jan Labyrinth and the new Kith'ix raid in Patch 12.1.5! Patch 12.1.5 Overview Labyrinth of Kindo'jan The Labyrinth of Kindo'jan is WoW's first Labyrinth Delve coming in Patch 12.1.5. The maps show how large this delve is, with sprawling pathways and numerous segments. The…

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    LIVE COVERAGE: FP2 for the Italian GP

    Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

  • BBC Sport F1

    Gasly loses Monaco podium after McLaren and Red Bull win appeals

    McLaren and Red Bull win their appeals against the result of the Monaco Grand Prix after a controversy over multiple incorrect pit-lane speeding penalties.

  • Motorsport.com F1

    F1 championship standings after Monaco GP ruling: Alpine loses out

    After the FIA's International Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix speeding penalties did stand, the impact on the standings is noteworthy. Gasly was one of several drivers who were caught speeding during the race in the principality, but it was found that the pitlane measurements were…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Lando Norris' new race team received "a few hundred job requests"

    Lando Norris says he hopes establishing his own junior team and driver programme can help guide underfunded talent all the way to the Formula 1. On Wednesday Norris announced two separate projects; a single-seater race team called LN4 Fusion and the LN4 Legacy programme which aims to support a young driver's career…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Former F1 driver warns McLaren is becoming "hard to stop" as Lando Norris fights for 2026 title

    Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes McLaren has become "hard to stop" as it gains confidence in the 2026 championship. Reigning champion Lando Norris heads into this weekend's Italian Grand Prix on the back of two consecutive victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. Though Norris still trails…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Why Norris wanted to set up his own single-seater race team

    Lando Norris says he hopes establishing his own junior team and driver programme can help guide underfunded talent all the way to the Formula 1. On Wednesday Norris announced two separate projects; a single-seater race team called LN4 Fusion and the LN4 Legacy programme which aims to support a young driver's career…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Leclerc leads Hamilton in first practice at Monza

    Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Italian Grand Prix to start the weekend off on a positive note for Ferrari.

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    F1 Live to return in 2027 with unmissable Milan fan event

    Formula 1 is set to light up Milan as it brings an incredible three-day entertainment spectacle to the Italian city from February 18-20 2027, known as F1 Live Milan.

  • The RaceBen Anderson

    What happened in Italian GP first practice

    Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari one-two in first practice for the Italian Grand Prix, marking an encouraging start for Ferrari’s ADUO 2 upgraded F1 engine at the team’s home race. Ferrari decided not to use the soft tyre at all in FP1 at Monza, running the hard compound on both cars for the early part of the session…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    F1 Italian GP: Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP1

    Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 to set the fastest time in first free practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc's time of 1m23.008s, set on medium tyres, was quick enough to pip team-mate Lewis Hamilton on a hot summer afternoon at the historic Monza circuit. Leclerc set his time halfway through the first…

  • Autosport.com F1

    F1 Italian GP: Leclerc heads Ferrari 1-2 in opening practice

    Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari 1-2 to set the fastest time in first free practice at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix. Leclerc's time of 1m23.008s, set on medium tyres, was quick enough to pip team-mate Lewis Hamilton on a hot summer afternoon at the historic Monza circuit. Leclerc set his time halfway through the first…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Netflix releases trailer for new Michael Schumacher 1994 F1 documentary

    Netflix has released the trailer for its upcoming Formula 1 documentary, Schumacher '94 - The Birth of a Legend, ahead of its global premiere on 2 October. Produced by LEONINE Documentaries and directed by Christin Freitag, the German-language feature focuses on Michael Schumacher's maiden championship title. The…

  • The RaceThe Race Team

    F1 2026 Italian Grand Prix practice results

    F1 is back at Monza, where plenty of car and engine upgrades plus the championship leader committed to starting at the back means there's plenty of opportunity for excitement. Here are the practice results for the Italian Grand Prix. FP1 1 Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 1m23.008s 2 Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) +0.173s 3 George…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Gasly loses Monaco GP podium as penalties reinstated following McLaren and Red Bull appeal

    Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium finish after all, as his penalties for pitlane speeding stand, the FIA’s International Court of Appeal (ICA) has ruled. Gasly was one of several drivers who were pinged for pitlane speeding during the race in the principality, but it emerged…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Pierre Gasly loses Monaco GP podium, FIA’s Court of Appeal rules

    Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium finish after all, as his penalties for pitlane speeding stand, the FIA’s International Court of Appeal (ICA) has ruled. Gasly was one of several drivers who were pinged for pitlane speeding during the race in the principality, but it emerged…

  • The RaceSamarth Kanal

    Gasly stripped of Monaco podium after court decision

    Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has had his two five-second penalties reimposed and therefore lost his 2026 Monaco Grand Prix podium finish, again. The decision comes after appeals were brought by McLaren and Red Bull against the FIA’s decision to rescind Gasly’s pair of penalties for pitlane speeding in Monaco.…

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    Leclerc leads Hamilton in first Italian GP practice

    Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton claimed a Ferrari 1-2 during the opening practice session of the Italian Grand Prix weekend.

  • Motorsport.com F1

    The key area Honda still needs to improve with its new F1 engine

    After Adrian Newey’s first major upgrade package in Hungary for Aston Martin, Honda introduced its first power unit update of the Formula 1 season in Zandvoort. Chief engineer Shintaro Orihara explained that the upgrade was entirely focused on the internal combustion engine, although in Zandvoort he brought a piece of…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Domenicali on shortening races, sprints and F1’s future

    Formula 1 does not want to stop and contemplate the numbers of a particularly positive historical phase. This is the message Stefano Domenicali wanted to reiterate at Monza, ranging from the technical future of the championship to the evolution of the calendar, via the relationship with manufacturers, sprint races and…

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    When to target F1 live betting odds at Monza

    When the lights go out at Monza, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.

  • Autosport.com F1

    F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

    Formula 1 grands prix are set to become shorter in 2027 as the series changes the balance between electrical and internal-combustion power. This has been a possibility since changes to the technical formula were discussed by the stakeholders earlier this season, but at that stage it was believed only a few events…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Stefano Domenicali on shortening races, sprints and F1’s future

    Formula 1 does not want to stop and contemplate the numbers of a particularly positive historical phase. This is the message Stefano Domenicali wanted to reiterate at Monza, ranging from the technical future of the championship to the evolution of the calendar, via the relationship with manufacturers, sprint races and…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    How F1’s 5MJ rule will lead to lower top speeds at Monza than in Hungary

    Monza may be known as the ‘Temple of Speed’ in Formula 1, but is set to look different at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. It was always clear that Monza was going to be one of the most challenging weekends of the season in terms of energy management with the new power units, with long straights and few braking zones to…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Kimi Antonelli unveils Valentino Rossi-inspired helmet for Italian GP

    Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has revealed a striking new helmet design for his home race at the Italian Grand Prix, paying homage to MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi. The 20-year-old will take to the Monza circuit wearing a design incorporating the Italian flag and inspired by the iconic helmet Rossi wore…

  • The RaceJon Noble

    Slower than Hungary? Why F1 drivers think Italian GP will be 'weird'

    Formula 1 drivers have talked about being braced for a “weird”, “confusing” and “not fantastic” experience in driving Monza for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. The energy-starved 2026 F1 cars are going to face their most extreme challenge so far, and it is going to throw up some quirks that may be a step beyond…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Juan Pablo Montoya predicts "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Monza

    Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has predicted "a lot of drama" between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix, as both Ferrari drivers fight for the win in front of the passionate home crowd. Ferrari arrives at its home race with a revised livery paying tribute to Michael Schumacher…

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    AS IT HAPPENED: FP1 for the Italian GP

    Live coverage of the first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Why only Oliver Bearman has the new Ferrari F1 engine at Haas

    Ayao Komatsu has explained the reasoning behind Oliver Bearman being the only Haas driver to run Ferrari’s updated Formula 1 power unit at the Italian Grand Prix. The Scuderia is introducing its second powertrain upgrade of the year at its home race, courtesy of the latest ADUO (Additional Development and Upgrade…

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    Rosso Corsa: Why Ferrari race in red – and when they haven’t

    Scuderia Ferrari are known for their red liveries, but find out how this colour scheme started and why they used different shades – and colours – during their time in Formula 1.

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    Why Ocon isn't receiving the new Haas power unit in Monza

    Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon have shared their thoughts as Haas prepare to run upgrades at the Italian Grand Prix.

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    Why Tsunoda feels ‘like a rookie’ for Racing Bulls return

    When Yuki Tsunoda was told he would be driving for Racing Bulls at the Dutch Grand Prix, he was on holiday on a beach in Greece and had to rush to prepare for the outing at Zandvoort. Despite having that under his belt and more time to prepare, he still feels like a rookie at Monza.

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    Verstappen sets out target for Monza

    After an early exit from his home race last time out in Zandvoort, Red Bull's Max Verstappen has given his take on what might be possible this weekend at the Italian Grand Prix.

  • Formula 1Formula 1

    Why Piastri wants answers to a ‘bigger question’ in Monza

    Oscar Piastri believes he and McLaren have "got ideas on how we can make things better" ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, after the Australian has struggled for performance in recent races.

  • Wowhead Retail

    Mythic Ula'tek and The Darkwell Fixes - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for September 3, 2026

    Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today which includes bug fixes for Mythic Ula'tek and allowing The Darkwell to persist for players who have not completed the campaign. The Spark in the Night achievement now correctly tracks Sparks of War for coiled Isle, Val and Naigtal Ula'tek Waves can no longer been avoided by…

  • Wowhead Retail

    StarCraft Website Now Has Glitching Effects and Hidden Messages

    The StarCraft Website on Battle.net has been updated with glitching effects and hidden messages. Could this be a teaser for BlizzCon? StarCraft Website StarCraft II launched in 2010, and we haven't seen much from the StarCraft IP since then. With BlizzCon only 9 days away, many players have speculated whether we could…

  • Wowhead Retail

    New Solo Delve Hall of Fame Achievement in Patch 12.1.5

    A new Delve boss appears to be coming in Patch 12.1.5 with the Labyrinths feature, and there's an achievement for defeating Kindo'Jan solo during the first week! Patch 12.1.5 Overview Patch 12.1.5 contains the new Labyrinths feature, a mega-dungeon-like system for delves. Players can run through in one session, or…

  • Wowhead Retail

    World First Venomous Abyss Reactions and Celebratory Nerdscreams

    The Venomous Abyss Race to World First is finally over, erupting in a roar of nerd screams as Team Liquid secures their fifth consecutive victory! Victorious Nerd Screams First, we're treated to Max's viewpoint, almost incredulous at the realization that they just killed the boss in a stunning upset. Casters also…

  • Wowhead Retail

    New Mount Models and Animations Datamined on the Patch 12.1.5 PTR

    We've datamined several new mount models on the Patch 12.1.5 PTR, a few of which have special animations! We don't have too much information about them yet, though the Sporebearer Fungal Strider has been revealed as a new limited-time vendor mount with customizable NPCs. Midnight Patch 12.1.5 Revealed Sporebearer…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Ula'tek Falls to Liquid - World Champions of the Venomous Abyss

    After 17 days and 306 pulls, Team Liquid has defeated Ula'tek on Mythic difficulty, claiming the title of World Champions of the Venomous Abyss! The Venomous Abyss The Venomous Abyss Race to World First Coverage Although frontrunning initial progression after a victory against the Coiled Altar, this victory comes as…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    F1 races set to be shortened to 290km in 2027

    Formula 1 grands prix are set to become shorter in 2027 as the series changes the balance between electrical and internal-combustion power. This has been a possibility since changes to the technical formula were discussed by the stakeholders earlier this season, but at that stage it was believed only a few events…

  • Wowhead Retail

    New Game Key Bindings Datamined on 12.1.5 PTR: A Hint for Upcoming Content?

    A new Game Key Bindings file has been datamined on the 12.1.5 PTR, and it has some interesting implications. The default keybind for the Achievement panel, Y, has been replaced with a new function called TOGGLELEGACYSYSTEM. This suggests that the Achievement panel has been replaced with some type of new Legacy System…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Battle for Azeroth and Legion Reputations Warband-Wide in Patch 12.1.5

    Blizzard has revealed in the Patch 12.1.5 Development Notes that BFA and Legion reputations will be warband-wide in Patch 12.1.5! Battle for Azeroth ReputationsLegion Reputations It's been a full expansion cycle since the last reputation was made warband-wide, with Shadowlands being made account-wide in Patch 11.1.5.…

  • BBC Sport F1

    F1: Chequered Flag

    The team discuss Ferrari's dreams, Antonelli's charge and the fight for victory at Monza.

  • The RaceJon Noble

    F1 teams agree plan to cut race distances for 2027

    Formula 1 races are set to be shorter in 2027, with teams having agreed a plan to cut race distances across the board from 305km to 290km. In the wake of changes being made to the regulations to stop cars being so energy-starved, fuel flow rates are being increased for next year. But the move to improve the spectacle…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Max Verstappen reveals Red Bull response to playful "shunt" request in 100-driver karting challenge

    Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has revealed that he jokingly asked Red Bull for permission to "shunt" his rivals while filming for a challenge in which he took on 100 drivers at a go-karting event. The challenge took place on a purpose-built track at Silverstone. Verstappen started at the back, behind 100…

  • The RaceThe Race Team

    Everything we learned on day one at F1's Italian GP

    No circuit is more synonymous with Formula 1 engine performance than Italian Grand Prix host Monza. So is it any wonder talk of slipstreams (and associated tactics), engine upgrades, and even the raceability of these 2026 F1 cars dominated conversations in the paddock on Thursday? Here are the biggest takeaways ahead…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    F1 Italian GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

    Formula 1 heads to Monza this weekend for the Italian GP, with Ferrari chasing home glory and Kimi Antonelli facing a difficult race in front of his own crowd. The Mercedes driver arrives as Italy’s main home hope and with a 59-point lead over George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, but an engine change means he is set to…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Ascendant Venomstones Will Also Upgrade Necklaces in Patch 12.1.5

    Returning in Patch 12.1.5, Ascendant Venomstones will allow players to increase weapons, trinkets, and necklaces beyond their normal maximum item levels! Bonus Loot Rolls & Ascendant Venomstones While otherwise similar to the Ascendant Voidcore from Season 1, the addition of necklace upgrades is entirely new.…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Kimi Antonelli hit with Mercedes revenge prank at Italian GP

    The prank war between Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes has continued at the Italian Grand Prix. The Brackley outfit has taken its revenge on the current championship leader, attacking Antonelli with whipped cream during media day at Monza. Antonelli, who celebrated his 20th birthday on 25 August, was caught off guard in…

  • The RaceJon Noble

    What's behind Haas's uncomfortable engine upgrade split at Italian GP

    Haas faces an unusual situation at the Italian Grand Prix with only one of its drivers getting Ferrari's upgraded Formula 1 engine. With Ferrari introducing its 'ADUO 2' step for both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, available under F1's Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities mechanism for engine…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Updated: New Limited-Time Vendor Mount Costs 7 Million Gold for Everything

    Blizzard has announced that a new mount in Patch 12.1.5 will cost 5 million gold and will only be available for purchase until the end of the Midnight expansion. This currently includes two customizable vendors, which will cost an additional 2 million gold but can be swapped at any time. The Sporebearer Fungal Strider…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards in Monza

    Lewis Hamilton ready to rock Monza with ‘phenomenal’ Italian GP win for Ferrari

    Scuderia bring upgraded engine to their home race Winning at Monza would be ‘new territory’ Lewis Hamilton believes that a win for Ferrari at the team’s home race in the Italian Grand Prix would be a phenomenal moment in an already storied career for the seven-time champion. The British driver, who would make history…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Class Changes for Devourer DH - Midnight 12.1.5 PTR Development Notes

    Blizzard has posted Midnight Patch 12.1.5 development notes, which includes large class changes for Devourer Demon Hunter and Marksmanship Hunter. Legion and BFA Reputations are now shared across the Warband. Prey now has a catch-up mechanic to increase Renown. Player coordinates can be shown below the minimap. An…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Why Monza, F1's "Temple of Speed", could be slower than the Hungaroring

    You cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems. Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Fernando Alonso reveals emotional helmet tribute for Italian Grand Prix

    Fernando Alonso will honour his late mentor and first manager, Adrián Campos, with a tribute helmet design at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Aston Martin officially unveiled the striking new lid on social media, showing the design that steps away from the two-time champion's traditional blue and yellow…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Venomous Abyss Race to World First Day 16 Recap: The End is Near

    Dratnos and Tettles are back with another series of Race to World First Daily Recap videos! These videos will be recorded daily after Liquid finishes raiding, meaning they should be released around 2am Pacific Time, near the start of the European guilds' day. Looking for livestreams, guilds to watch, and analytics to…

  • Autosport.com F1

    "Gentle with the throttle pedal" – Verstappen mentally prepared for painful Monza weekend

    During Formula 1’s media day in Monza, one topic dominated all conversations with the drivers: energy management. After two energy-rich circuits in Budapest and Zandvoort, this promises to be another race weekend in which the weaknesses of the current regulations will be fully exposed. Top speeds at the Temple of…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Why Max Verstappen has "mentally accepted" a "painful" F1 weekend in Monza

    During Formula 1’s media day in Monza, one topic dominated all conversations with the drivers: energy management. After two energy-rich circuits in Budapest and Zandvoort, this promises to be another race weekend in which the weaknesses of the current regulations will be fully exposed. Top speeds at the Temple of…

  • The RaceJosh Suttill

    Why Norris has started his own racing team

    Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has explained the logic for creating his own racing team and driver development scheme - the first of which had "over a few hundred job requests" within an hour of being announced. Ahead of the Italian GP, Norris launched LN4 Fusion - a single-seater racing team that will compete…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    McLaren's top speed higher in Hungary than at Monza – Oscar Piastri

    You cannot walk more than a few steps around the Formula 1 paddock at Monza without seeing a sign reminding you that this is the fabled "Temple of Speed". Less so in 2026, it seems. Conversation ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend has been dominated by intrigue over how the racing will pan out – and how much…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Sebastian Vettel shares message ahead of F1 cockpit return for Michael Schumacher tribute

    Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has shared a message on social media ahead of his return to the paddock at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. The German will pilot Michael Schumacher's Ferrari F2002 at Monza for an honorary lap in tribute to the legendary driver. Speaking about the run in a video shared…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Midnight Patch 12.1.5 Revealed! - Labyrinths and New 1-Boss Raid

    Blizzard has revealed Patch 12.1.5, which includes Labyrinths and a new 1-boss raid! With Ula'tek defeated, a new Story Campaign is available where players will take on a new terror - Kith'ix A new World Event has been added called Aqir Invasions with 6 scenarios, half of which are combat-focused and half of which are…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    David Coulthard questions timing of Ferrari's Michael Schumacher tribute amid distraction concerns

    Ferrari arrives at its home race at Monza carrying a Michael Schumacher tribute on its livery and race suits, which has become a talking point on a recent episode of the Up To Speed podcast. While former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton argued the tribute could inspire the team, former driver David Coulthard questioned…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Charles Leclerc reveals he deleted social media apps from his phone amid F1 2026 hardship

    Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has revealed how he dealt with the wave of negativity surrounding his team, and why he decided to completely stay away from social media during the most difficult stages of the ongoing 2026 Formula 1 season. Ferrari has always been accustomed to intense media attention, which usually…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Carlos Sainz makes Venice Film Festival appearance ahead of Italian GP

    Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz made an appearance at the 83rd Venice Film Festival ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix. The Spanish driver arrived on the Lido as the newly announced Giorgio Armani Spain fragrance ambassador for the I WILL Eau de Parfum. Armani Beauty, which served as the official beauty…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Charles Leclerc on his belief in Fred Vasseur, odds to win Italian GP, and what Monza means to him

    Motorsport.com: If you close your eyes and think back to Monza 2019, what image do you see? What is the first thing that comes to mind? Charles Leclerc: “The first is the fans getting to their feet during the final laps of the race. I’m never usually distracted by what is happening in the grandstands. I’m always…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Lewis Hamilton shares "wholesome" Ferrari moment with mother ahead of Italian GP

    Lewis Hamilton shared a "wholesome" moment with his mother, Carmen Larbalestier, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix. The seven-time champion brought his mother along to a Ferrari fan event in front of Milan's iconic Duomo in the lead-up to the race weekend at Monza, and he welcomed her out onto the balcony to cheers from…

  • The RaceJack Cozens

    What's next for Aston Martin's and Honda's F1 development

    Aston Martin's major Hungarian Grand Prix upgrade package and subsequent refinements it introduced at the Dutch GP look set to be its final developments of the 2026 Formula 1 season. That's according to its chief technical officer, Enrico Cardile, who has offered more about Aston Martin's development plan for this…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Jack Doohan opens up on Michael Schumacher bond and gift that influenced his career

    Haas reserve driver Jack Doohan has opened up on the influence seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher has had on his career, reflecting on their unique relationship as neighbours and the gift of his very first go-kart. Doohan, who joined Haas as its reserve driver in 2026 after parting ways with Alpine,…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Alonso on his F1 future: "It is more about the regulations"

    Fernando Alonso insisted that his points finish at the Dutch Grand Prix is not enough to keep him in Formula 1, arguing it is more about tweaks to the regulations. The 45-year-old’s contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the 2026 season so questions surrounding his future have been a constant and this…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    The factor that will dictate Fernando Alonso's F1 future

    Fernando Alonso insisted that his points finish at the Dutch Grand Prix is not enough to keep him in Formula 1, arguing it is more about tweaks to the regulations. The 45-year-old’s contract with Aston Martin expires at the end of the 2026 season so questions surrounding his future have been a constant and this…

  • Autosport.com F1

    What drivers expect from F1's low-battery racing at Monza

    Monza's high-speed 5.5km layout has always been seen as the ultimate test of speed and horsepower in Formula 1, with a throwback layout that hasn't undergone too many dramatic changes over the last 50 years. In 2026, though? It's complicated. Long straights and high-speed circuits have had a difficult relationship…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Ferrari upgrade a step but not all we need - Hamilton

    Lewis Hamilton says an upgraded Ferrari engine for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix is a "step forward but not the whole amount we need".

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Wild, sad or just slow? What drivers expect from F1's low-battery racing at Monza

    Monza's high-speed 5.5km layout has always been seen as the ultimate test of speed and horsepower in Formula 1, with a throwback layout that hasn't undergone too many dramatic changes over the last 50 years. In 2026, though? It's complicated. Long straights and high-speed circuits have had a difficult relationship…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Venomous Abyss Could Be the Longest Race to World First in Modern WoW

    For the first time since Sepulcher of the First Ones, the Race to World First has entered the third week of Mythic progression - which means Venomous Abyss could become the longest RWF in modern WoW. Wowhead RWF Coverage ArticleThe Venomous Abyss Week 3 of the Race to World First The Venomous Abyss Race to World First…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Esteban Ocon won’t get upgraded Ferrari F1 engine at Italian GP

    Esteban Ocon has revealed that he will not have the ADUO2 version of Ferrari’s Formula 1 engine at Monza, as Haas’ only available unit will go to team-mate Oliver Bearman. The American team is heading into the Italian Grand Prix with a brand-new aerodynamic package, as announced by team principal Ayao Komatsu ahead of…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    David Coulthard points to Aston Martin momentum shift after hitting "rock bottom"

    Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has argued that Aston Martin has reached "rock bottom" and is now beginning its gradual recovery. Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, the 13-time grand prix winner drew comparisons to McLaren's previous slump before the Woking outfit bounced back…

  • The RaceJon Noble

    Italian GP tipped for mad 'MotoGP-style' race with F1 2026 cars

    Formula 1 figures are bracing for the potential of a particularly wild Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza, as slipstream is expected to massively impact both qualifying and the race. Aston Martin trackside chief Mike Krack has forecast "a record of all times" in terms of overtaking in the grand prix, while 22-car Q1…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Lightning McQueen debuts as F1 track vehicle at Italian GP

    Disney and Pixar's Lightning McQueen has been spotted at Monza as a track vehicle for the Italian Grand Prix. The iconic animated race car's appearance is part of a newly announced multi-year extension between Formula 1 and Disney, expanding the "Fuel the Magic" campaign through to the end of 2028. Photos of Lightning…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Penalised Kimi Antonelli to go "full attack" at Monza F1 home race

    Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli says he has "nothing to lose" at the Italian Grand Prix as he aims to recover from a big penalty for taking new power unit components. Following a string of reliability issues earlier in the year, Antonelli is switching to his fifth Mercedes power unit of the year, which will…

  • BBC Sport F1

    How to follow Italian Grand Prix on the BBC

    All the key BBC coverage details for the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place from 4-6 September.

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Lewis Hamilton turns heads with Monza arrival in "dream" Ferrari F40 ahead of Italian GP

    Lewis Hamilton made a striking entrance at the Monza circuit ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, arriving for media day behind the wheel of his newly restored Ferrari F40. Dressed in an all-black suit layered with a tan coat and flat cap-style hat, the seven-time champion turned heads in the Formula 1 paddock by driving…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Italian Grand Prix declared heat-hazard race

    The Italian Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race as high temperatures continue in the country following the summer heatwave.

  • Autosport.com F1

    Heat hazard declared for Italian GP

    Formula 1's governing body the FIA has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, forcing drivers to either wear cooling vests or attach ballast to their cars. Temperatures across Italy have soared once again in recent days, with a sixth heatwave of the summer affecting the country over the next…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    FIA declares heat hazard for F1's Italian GP in Monza

    Formula 1's governing body the FIA has declared a heat hazard for this weekend's Austrian GP, forcing drivers to either wear cooling vests or attach ballast to their F1 cars. Temperatures across Italy have soared once again in recent days, with a sixth heatwave of the summer affecting the country over the next week.…

  • The RaceJon Noble

    F1's take on its battle to satisfy new and old fans

    Bernie Ecclestone once infamously said that there was little point in Formula 1 chasing a younger audience, because they could not afford what sponsors had on offer. Now, well into the post-Ecclestone Liberty Media era, F1 not only has a bigger audience but a much younger one, too. The latest figures issued by F1…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Ula'tek Changes and Class Fixes - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for September 2nd

    Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today, which includes Ula'tek changes and more class bug fixes. Mythic Ula'tek has been nerfed in Phase 2 Getting multiple debuffs from picking up the same egg shouldn't happen as often on Ula'tek. Class bug fixes for Feral Druids, and Destruction Warlock The Catalyst should now be…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Get Two More Chances at Tier with the Third Wing of LFR

    The third wing of LFR is available as of this week and includes the Lost Explorers and Sszorak bosses! The Lost ExplorersSszorak With the 3rd week of Midnight Season 2, The Serpent Warren is available on LFR difficulty. This wing contains only two bosses, the Lost Explorers and Sszorak. If you're looking for tier…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Venomous Abyss Race to World First Day 15 Recap: Reclear Day

    Dratnos and Tettles are back with another series of Race to World First Daily Recap videos! These videos will be recorded daily after Liquid finishes raiding, meaning they should be released around 2am Pacific Time, near the start of the European guilds' day. Looking for livestreams, guilds to watch, and analytics to…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Lando Norris launches race team, young driver programme

    Reigning F1 world champion Lando Norris has launched his own race team and young driver programme that will compete across Europe's single-seater ladder from 2027. McLaren driver Norris joined forces with British karting team Fusion Motorsport to establish LN4 Fusion, which will compete in Formula 3 and 4 next year.…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Norris sets up junior team to help drivers to F1

    World champion Lando Norris is setting up his own junior team to support young drivers on their route to Formula 1.

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards

    Lando Norris launches LN4 Fusion team to develop young drivers in F1 and motorsport

    F1 champion first to back junior team in single-seater era Norris also creates legacy programme to support talent Lando Norris has co-founded a new junior, single-seater racing team. Named LN4 Fusion it will compete in multiple championships including the feeder series for Formula One, F3 and F2, as the current F1…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Blizzard Addresses Players Still Missing Sparks of Tides

    Blizzard has addressed players who are still missing Sparks of Tides, noting that they're continuing to work on fixing the issue. There have been many Spark issues in Midnight Season 2. The first week, there was an extra quest that only some characters could complete that gave them an extra Spark of Tides, for a total…

  • The RaceJon Noble

    Norris sets up racing team with ex-Prema chief

    Lando Norris has co-founded a new racing team – LN4 Fusion – and launched a driver development programme as part of a two-pronged effort to help young driving talent on the way towards Formula 1. LN4 Fusion, which has pulled together a host of top-class talent from motorsport including the highly-respected Rene Rosin…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Phase 2 Nerfed on Mythic Ula'tek - Venomous Abyss Tuning Hotfixes

    Mythic Ula'tek has now been nerfed for the Race to World First guilds. Wowhead RWF Coverage ArticleThe Venomous Abyss Mythic Ula'tek Nerfed The Race to World First guilds are the most geared players in World of Warcraft, and they are still working on Mythic Ula'tek in Week 3. Liquid's Arms Warrior has so much gear…

  • Wowhead Retail

    WoW Roofus Pack Raises More Than $1.3M for Habitat for Humanity

    Blizzard has announced that the WoW Roofus Pack has raised more than $1.3M for Habitat for Humanity! Earlier this year, players were able to purchase the Roofus Pack, which included the Roofus pet, as well as a Dog House, Pet Bed, and a Water Bowl Decor. Through the charity pack, Blizzard announced the pack has raised…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    ‘They think we're against the British’ - FIA president wades into F1 stewards debate

    The Formula 1 stewards once again found themselves under the spotlight at the Dutch Grand Prix after handing drive-through penalties to Franco Colapinto and Arvid Lindblad. Both drivers were penalised for overtaking another competitor under yellow flags in the aftermath of Max Verstappen’s heavy crash on the opening…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Wrist injury to keep Hadjar out of Italian GP

    Red Bull will be without Isack Hadjar at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix as he continues to recover from a wrist injury.

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Five things to look out for at the F1 Italian GP

    Formula 1 hosts round 13 of its 2026 campaign this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix, and there are plenty of talking points heading into Monza. It is the place where championship leader and home hero Kimi Antonelli must overcome a grid penalty due to an engine change on his Mercedes, so how will this affect his…

  • Motorsport.com F1

    Mercedes rules out ADUO engine upgrade at Italian GP as updated F1 power unit due in October

    Mercedes was permitted one upgrade token under Formula 1’s Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities scheme, but has confirmed that Kimi Antonelli won’t race with an updated power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. One of the biggest talking points heading into the Monza round is Antonelli’s grid drop,…

  • The RaceValentin Khorounzhiy

    Lawson gets another Red Bull outing with Hadjar sidelined again

    Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar will remain on the sidelines for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with Liam Lawson continuing to deputise. Hadjar, who was absent from the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort due to a wrist fracture, is known to be taking a cautious approach to his recovery - having sought advice from…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Red Bull to keep Dutch GP driver line-up for Monza with Hadjar still injured

    Isack Hadjar will sit out this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza as he recovers from a wrist injury he sustained during Formula 1's summer break. As a result, Liam Lawson will once again replace him at Red Bull and Yuki Tsunoda slots back into the Racing Bulls car. Hadjar sustained a wrist fracturing during a…

  • The RaceFleur Mealing

    Gilles Villeneuve biopic to premiere at Toronto film festival

    A feature-length biopic charting the early life of Formula 1 legend Gilles Villeneuve will make its world premiere later this month, before a wider theatrical release in 2027. Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend will close the Toronto International Film Festival on September 19, with a Quebec cinema release scheduled for…

  • Wowhead Retail

    China Disqualifies 24,000 Characters from End-of-Season Rewards

    Continuing their effort to crack down on piloted sales, the China World of Warcraft operations team has disqualified over 21,000 characters from PvP and another 3,000 in Mythic+ from receiving end-of-season rewards in Midnight Season 1! Affected players will receive appropriate suspensions and forfeit rewards across…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Ferrari to bring upgraded engine to Italian GP under ADUO

    Ferrari will introduce an upgrade to its Formula 1 power unit at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix with it permitted under the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities system. This year, F1 introduced the ADUO system, which grants manufacturers extra opportunities to improve their engines should they be…

  • BBC Sport F1

    FIA wrong to lift Russia ban - Ukraine minister

    The FIA was wrong to lift the ban on Russian competitors because nothing has changed since it was imposed, the Ukrainian Minister for Youth and Sport says.

  • Wowhead Retail

    Venomous Abyss Raid Nerfs - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for September 1st, 2026

    Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today, which includes many Venomous Abyss raid nerfs and making Delves not drop as many trinkets! Sszorak now applies less Raging Crosswinds on Normal and Heroic. Mythic Twin Fangs has been buffed and nerfed. The Coiled Altar has been nerfed on all difficulties. Nymrissa Wavecaller has…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Heroic Coiled Altar Nerfed in Hotfix - The Venomous Abyss Raid

    Heroic Coiled Altar has been nerfed in the latest hotfixes! The Coiled Altar With the weekly reset, Nymrissa Wavecaller, Mythic Twin Fangs, and Mythic Coiled Altar received mostly nerfs. With fresh hotfixes that are now live, Heroic Coiled Altar has been nerfed, also targeting smaller raid sizes. Heroic Coiled Altar…

  • Wowhead Retail

    September Trading Post Brings Back Over 300 Player Favorites and Previous Monthly Rewards

    In celebration of BlizzCon 2026, the September Trading Post is being expanded with new vendors featuring a huge selection of returning items and previous monthly bonus rewards! The Bloodhunter ensemble is one such returning fan favorite monthly reward. The special Trading Post Outlet vendors previously appeared in…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Mythic BoEs No Longer BoP with Weekly Reset - List on the AH for Quick Gold

    With the third week of Season 2, Mythic Raid BoEs are now tradable, and can be used to make some quick gold on the Auction House if you're lucky enough to get one. Mythic Raid BoEs Now Tradeable The Race to World First is now in Week 3, and Liquid has discovered that Mythic Raid BoEs are now actually tradeable. Every…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Venomous Abyss Race to World First Day 14 Recap: Eve of the Third Reset

    Dratnos and Tettles are back with another series of Race to World First Daily Recap videos! These videos will be recorded daily after Liquid finishes raiding, meaning they should be released around 2am Pacific Time, near the start of the European guilds' day. Looking for livestreams, guilds to watch, and analytics to…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Season 2 DPS Rankings for The Venomous Abyss: Week 2

    It's been 2 weeks since the release of The Venomous Abyss raid, and now that week 3 starts today, we're taking a look at how some specs are performing across different types of encounters! DPS Raid RankingsHealer Raid RankingsTank Raid Rankings Mythic Entombed Sentinels The Entombed Sentinels are the third boss in the…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Red Bull hire Aston Martin engineer McCullough as head of racing

    Red Bull have head-hunted former Aston Martin performance director Tom McCullough to become their head of racing from 2027.

  • Autosport.com F1

    Red Bull signs key Aston Martin engineer as Lambiase replacement

    The Red Bull Formula 1 team has confirmed it has hired long-time Aston Martin engineer Tom McCullough to replace McLaren bound Gianpiero Lambiase as head of racing. Lambiase will join McLaren in 2028 to become its chief racing officer, reporting into team principal Andrea Stella. The Briton is currently serving a dual…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Nymrissa Wavecaller Nerfs, Mythic Twin Fangs Changed - Raid Tuning on Weekly Reset

    With the weekly reset, Nymrissa Wavecaller has been nerfed on all difficulties, with other tuning changes to Mythic Twin Fangs and Mythic Coiled Altar. This list may not be complete due to changes that are unable to be datamined. Nymrissa Wavecaller Nymrissa Wavecaller has been nerfed on all difficulties, with the…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Obtain Trader's Tender, a Flying Quilt Mount and Other Rewards for Watching BlizzCon 2026

    Make sure to turn in to BlizzCon 2026 to get awesome rewards, including Trader's Tender and a Flying Quilt mount! The rewards for watching eligible Twitch streams or the WoW YouTube stream are: 2 hours: 200 Trader's Tender 4 hours: Cuddly Blue Grrgle 8 hours: Fluffy Comfy Flying Quilt 12 hours: Venomous Champion's…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Watch the AWC and MDI Grand Finals at BlizzCon 2026

    For the first time, the Arena World Championship and Mythic Dungeon International Grand Finals will be costreamed by community members live at BlizzCon 2026, as teams compete for a share of the combined $600,000 prize pool! After months of preparation and hard-fought battles, the world’s best WoW teams have risen to…

  • Autosport.com F1

    McLaren to deliver rotating rear wing at Italian GP but calls it H-wing

    McLaren will introduce the H-Wing, its own version of the rotating rear wing, at this weekend's Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. McLaren had been working on its own interpretation of the rotating rear wing, which flips 180 degrees between cornering mode and straight mode, after seeing Ferrari introduce its own version…

  • Wowhead Retail

    BlizzCon 2026 Schedule, Map, and In-Game Rewards Revealed

    Blizzard has revealed the BlizzCon 2026 event schedule and the rewards that you can earn in-game for watching the streams! Saturday 9/12 World of Warcraft: What's Next Building Cutscenes in WoW World of Warcraft: What's Next 2 World of Warcraft: Developer x Creator Showcase Sunday 9/13 World of Warcraft: Deep Dive…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Estimated DPS and Healing Increases for September 1st Class Tuning

    With the third week of Season 2, Blizzard is buffing many specs. Our class writers have estimated how much more damage and healing each spec will get! Our Class Writers have given us a rough approximation of expected throughput changes with the weekly reset, along with additional comments on the specs. These are based…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Haas rules out switch to 2027 development as VF-26 updates coming in Monza

    After starting the 2026 Formula 1 season strongly, Haas admits that it has been overtaken and out-developed by its rivals this year. However, team boss Ayao Komatsu and driver Oliver Bearman both remain hopeful that it can catch back up with the pack “soon”. Haas has traditionally started the season strong, and…

  • Wowhead Retail

    All Dungeon Buffs in Midnight Season 2 Dungeons

    There are many party-wide buffs hidden in the Midnight Season 2 dungeons that you can take advantage of to make your keys just a little easier. Midnight Season 2 Mythic+ Overview Altar of Fangs This dungeon buff is available to any players who have 25 Skill level in Midnight Alchemy or Midnight Cooking. After you…

  • BBC Sport F1

    What does Norris deal mean for Piastri? F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Italian Grand Prix.

  • Autosport.com F1

    How Ferrari can "push until the end" with F1 2026 upgrades, and why it will

    Ferrari will "push until the end" of the 2026 Formula 1 season with car upgrades, team principal Fred Vasseur confirmed, as he shrugged off suggestions the team will have to slow down its development because of cost cap limitations. Ferrari has rolled out an impressive number of incremental upgrades to its 2026…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years

    Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx were remarkably versatile even by the standards of their generation, competing and succeeding across multiple disciplines. Having won some of the biggest prizes in motorsport between them, both can look back on their journeys with immense pride. But competition was only one part of the…

  • The Guardian F1Sam Jones in Madrid

    Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit

    City council emphasises economic case for Madring amid local outrage over disruption and environmental impact Opponents of Madrid’s newly constructed Formula One circuit have accused the regional authorities of putting profit before people’s wellbeing after tests for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the track later…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Coiled Altar and Ula'tek Fixes - Patch 12.1 Hotfixes for August 31st

    Blizzard has posted hotfixes for today, which includes Coiled Altar and Ula'tek fixes in the Venomous Abyss Raid, and class bug fixes. Mythic Coiled Altar nerfed. Eggs on Ula'tek now deal periodic damage, rather than direct damage. Various Bug Fixes on Ula'tek The Gnarldor Isle Delve adventure story is now quicker to…

  • Wowhead Retail

    New BlizzCon 2026 Gear Store Merch Drop: Art, Apparel, Jewelry, and More

    Blizzard has released new BlizzCon 2026 merch, which includes a Funko Pop! that awards an in-game pet, new statues, dice sets, apparel, and more! Murloc Funko Pop - In-Game Pet Blizzard has revealed the Emrrrgl Murloc Funko Pop! for BlizzCon 2026 for $20 USD. Purchasing this Funko Pop! also rewards the Emerrrgl…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Top 1% Mythic+ Runs Under Review for Paid Boosts According to PC Gamer

    According to PC Gamer, Blizzard is reviewing the top 1% of Season 1 Mythic+ runs for paid boosts and will soon share the results and how they conducted the review with the community. PC Gamer Article Paid Boosts Under Review During Mythic+ Season 1, Blizzard added a new achievement, Umbral Champion: Midnight Season 1,…

  • Wowhead Retail

    New Emerrrgl In-Game Pet - Blizzard Gear Store Exclusive

    Bring home one of Azeroth's most iconic aquatic creatures with the Emrrrgl Murloc Funko Pop!, which comes with the in-game Emerrrgl pet, available exclusively on the Blizzard Gear Store. Purchase Emrrrgl Murloc Funko Pop! Listed at $20 USD, this collectible features a uniquely designed murloc with bright yellow eyes,…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Venomous Abyss Race to World First Day 13 Recap: It's Ula'tek Time

    Dratnos and Tettles are back with another series of Race to World First Daily Recap videos! These videos will be recorded daily after Liquid finishes raiding, meaning they should be released around 2am Pacific Time, near the start of the European guilds' day. Looking for livestreams, guilds to watch, and analytics to…

  • Wowhead Retail

    Mythic Analysis: A Look at Ula'tek, the End Boss of The Venomous Abyss

    The Race to World First guilds have been working on Ula'tek for several days now, and the encounter is very difficult. Here's a look at what they're up against so far. Mythic Ula'tek Mythic Ula'tek is a huge step up from Heroic difficulty due to major changes to the encounter in all phases. The biggest change is that…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Ukraine escalates protest over FIA lifting Russia ban

    Ukraine escalates its complaint against the FIA decision to lift the ban on Russian competitors taking part in international events.

  • Autosport.com F1

    The underlying upgrade that boosted McLaren's performance jump

    McLaren’s win in Zandvoort, their second in a row after Budapest, highlighted a key point: the updates introduced on either side of the summer break did more than restore the aerodynamic load the car had been missing. They also enabled the team to take a decisive step forward. At the Barcelona Grand Prix, for…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Monza memories - Italian GP in pictures through the years

    A selection of images from the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, which has hosted more Formula 1 races than any other circuit.

  • Autosport.com F1

    "How can you allow this?" – Wolff shares Lauda story behind Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

    When Toto Wolff held his annual media session with a select group of Dutch journalists at Zandvoort, one of the topics that came up was how a Formula 1 team can get the maximum out of a driver and, related to that, how much freedom a team principal should give a star driver. The most recent example is Max Verstappen…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Go on an adventure with Paddington Bear, voiced by Ben Whishaw

    A family favourite packed with humour, kindness and charm

  • Wowhead Classic

    Titan Reforged, Community Votes, and the Future of Classic: Psybear Interview with Ion Hazzikostas and Paul Kubit

    World of Warcraft content creator Psybear_tv recently sat down with Ion Hazzikostas (Game Director of World of Warcraft) and Paul Kubit (Associate Game Director of World of Warcraft), and while the majority of the interview was centered around World of Warcraft: Midnight and the modern game, there were three chapters…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Haas completes latest TPC test as focus on 2027 F1 driver line-up decision grows

    Haas has completed its latest Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) run with Ryo Hirakawa, Leonardo Fornaroli and Rafael Camara in action, as focus on its 2027 Formula 1 driver line-up increases. With the 2027 F1 silly season picking up speed since the end of the summer break, Haas is one of the few teams to officially…

  • Wowhead Classic

    WoW Armory Now Updated to Include Classic WoW

    Blizzard has made an exciting update to the WoW Armory: it now includes all versions of Classic WoW, including, specifically, World of Warcraft Classic, Burning Crusade Classic, and Mists of Pandaria Classic. Revamped WoW Armory While this may seem like a nice quality-of-life update and exciting new support for…

  • Autosport.com F1

    What Norris' contract extension means for McLaren and Piastri

    With what is undoubtedly coming with a salary befitting a world champion, Lando Norris has put pen to paper to a deal tying him to the Woking-based team until 2030, with options for multiple additional years after that, taking Norris into his 30s. Imagining Norris wearing a different-coloured race suit has always felt…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Slow start makes me want to stay - Norris extends McLaren deal to 2030

    In an exclusive BBC Sport interview, Lando Norris explains why he has signed a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030.

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards

    Lando Norris agrees new deal until at least 2030 with ‘second family’ McLaren

    Norris: ‘I want my whole career to be with McLaren’ F1 title holder says other teams have approached him Lando Norris has said he would like to see out his career with McLaren, as the defending Formula One world champion announced he has agreed a multi-year deal until at least 2030 with the team he described as like…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Norris extends McLaren deal until F1 2030

    Lando Norris and McLaren have agreed to a long-term contract extension, keeping the world champion at the Formula 1 team until at least 2030. On Saturday morning McLaren announced it had tied Norris to the team until 2030, with multi-year options to further extend the 26-year-old's stay. Norris personally announced…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Mercedes still searching for answers on why it was “rubbish” through high-speed corners in Dutch GP

    Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin rated the team’s pace through Zandvoort’s high-speed corners as “rubbish” and is looking for answers on its inconsistency between both stints and drivers in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. After a strong start to the Zandvoort weekend, with George Russell taking…

  • Wowhead Classic

    The Project Ascension Private Server Has Announced Its Shut Down

    With BlizzCon 2026 quickly approaching on September 12th and 13th, one of the most notable private World of Warcraft servers, Project Ascension, has announced that it will be officially shutting down on September 4th. This comes just over 4 months after another notable private server, TurtleWoW announced its shutdown.…

  • Wowhead Classic

    Xbox Might be Pitching a World of Warcraft Series

    According to the website Puck, Xbox could potentially be pitching many of its games to Hollywood in hopes of getting a bulk studio deal on a series. Puck News Article Back in 2016, the Warcraft Movie released, earning a 6.7 rating on IMDB and 76% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Since then, fans have wondered…

  • Wowhead Classic

    Are China's Titan Reforged Servers an Ideal Classic+? Pull 10 Podcast ft jakenbakeLIVE‬

    Pull 10 is a Classic+ podcast hosted by content creators Joardee, rencognito, and JurdiJD. This week, they're joined by special guest jakenbakeLIVE, where they discuss how China's Titan Reforged servers could be the blueprint for Classic+ in the West. What can Blizzard take from the China exclusive Titan Reforged…

  • Wowhead Classic

    Black Temple and the Venomous Abyss Raids - This Week in WoW

    Blizzard has released This Week in WoW, which includes a recap of the major events that occurred in WoW this last week. This week in WoW Weekly, Black Temple is now live in Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition, Story Mode and Raid Finder Wing 2 have opened in The Venomous Abyss, September’s Trading Post…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Ferrari to deliver upgraded F1 engine at Italian GP

    Ferrari will use its ADUO-permitted upgrade on its engine for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, while also bringing aerodynamic updates and track-specific parts for its home round. Following reliability checks and the announcement of Ferrari being over 4% behind on the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Ukraine files complaint to FIA ethics committee after Russian ban lift

    Ukraine has lodged a formal complaint to the FIA ethics committee following the lift to the ban on Russian competitors in international motorsport. The Ukrainian Automobile Federation (FAU) requested an urgent investigation into the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) on Thursday, stating it is in breach of FIA rules…

  • BBC Sport F1

    The Chequered Flag Podcast

    Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume investigate why the Antonelli has cause for concern.

  • Autosport.com F1

    Marquez explains why he told injured Hadjar to miss Dutch GP

    Marc Marquez has explained why he advised Isack Hadjar against competing in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix while recovering from a wrist injury. The Red Bull driver was keen to race at Zandvoort last weekend despite having injured his wrist the week before while working out in a gym. But the 21-year-old ultimately…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Why McLaren thinks Norris is even better now than his F1 title-winning year

    Just over a month ago, it seemed pretty clear that McLaren was going to be unable to successfully defend the Formula 1 drivers’ title in 2026. Coming into the Hungarian Grand Prix, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli led the standings with 204 points to his name, while the papaya drivers combined couldn’t even match that tally –…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Colapinto to stay with Alpine for 2027 season

    Franco Colapinto will remain with Alpine for the 2027 season, the Formula 1 team announces.

  • Autosport.com F1

    Alpine completes F1 2027 line-up with Colapinto renewal

    Alpine has retained Franco Colapinto for the 2027 Formula 1 season, signing a new deal with the Argentinian for a second full-time campaign. The 23-year-old will remain alongside Alpine’s lead driver Pierre Gasly, who has been Colapinto’s team-mate since he joined the French marque for round seven of 2025. Colapinto…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Why Gasly’s Monaco case is so complex – and why the outcome could take weeks

    Almost three months after the Monaco Grand Prix, the result of Formula 1’s most prestigious race is still not definitive. Pierre Gasly’s penalty for pitlane speeding was overturned in the week after the race, restoring him to third place at the expense of Isack Hadjar, but that was far from the end of the matter.…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

    The FIA’s ADUO announcement – the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities for Formula 1 power units – had been a long time coming. In fact, after the results of the first period were shared with all teams and manufacturers at the Monaco Grand Prix, the press release was ready to go in exactly this form. The…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Red Bull still have F1's most powerful engine

    In the FIA's latest rankings, Red Bull have again been found to have the most powerful engine in F1.

  • Autosport.com F1

    Red Bull officially named F1's best engine as FIA makes ADUO results public

    The FIA has published the results of the latest Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) evaluation for Formula 1 power units - with Red Bull-Ford still considered the benchmark. According to the governing body’s analysis, which is inclusive of all races from the Melbourne season opener to round 11 at…

  • Autosport.com F1

    McLaren rejects Mercedes claim it cannot afford aggressive upgrades in F1 2026

    McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella is sceptical about his Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff's claims that Mercedes doesn't have the available budget to fast-track car upgrades. In recent weeks Ferrari and especially McLaren have made drastic improvements to their 2026 cars, allowing them to take two wins…

  • Wowhead Classic

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered Coming to Battle.net

    Live at Gamescom, CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered is coming to the Battle.net launcher! Released as a free upgrade for all existing owners, purchasing the game on Battle.net will allow new players to convert gold into Battle.net Balance to help supplement the price. Pre-order The…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Hamilton claims Dutch GP radio outbursts weren't "the best version of me"

    Lewis Hamilton says his Dutch Grand Prix frustration "wasn’t the best version of me" as he apologised to his Ferrari Formula 1 team for it boiling over on team radio. During the second half of the race, Hamilton grew increasingly frustrated at the lack of strategy updates from Ferrari, especially once he got stuck…

  • Autosport.com F1

    McLaren appealing Monaco GP result "with a double intent"

    McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says its appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix result, which is being held on Tuesday, stems from its concern for "the integrity of the sport". On Tuesday, the FIA's International Court of Appeal is handling an appeal by McLaren and Red Bull against the result of June's…

  • Autosport.com F1

    FIA condemns online abuse at F1 stewards following Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty

    Formula 1's governing body the FIA condemned the online harassment directed at its race stewards following their decision to apply the rulebook and penalise Alpine driver Franco Colapinto at Zandvoort. Colapinto and Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad were both handed drive-through penalties for overtaking under a…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Mercedes' upgrades & Ferrari team orders - F1 Q&A

    BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Dutch Grand Prix.

  • Autosport.com F1

    Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival teams' F1 upgrades

    Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff says his squad "hasn't got the money" to develop its 2026 car as much as McLaren and Ferrari are doing. Both McLaren and Ferrari have made significant progress in recent months by piling on upgrades to their respective cars, which has turned both into multiple race winners.…

  • Autosport.com F1

    What Ferrari actually meant to do when Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig" in Dutch GP

    Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has clarified what led to Lewis Hamilton’s radio outbursts during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend for the Formula 1 outfit. The Scuderia finished off the podium for a second, consecutive race as Hamilton took fourth with team-mate Charles Leclerc in fifth – the reverse of Budapest – and it…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards in Zandvoort

    Mercedes’ Wolff wary that Norris and Hamilton are genuine F1 title contenders

    Mercedes team principal: ‘It could become tighter’ Title leader Antonelli will take grid penalties in Monza McLaren’s Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton are genuine contenders for the Formula One world championship, according to the Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, who watched Norris take a decisive win at…

  • Autosport.com F1

    Antonelli set for Italian GP grid penalty

    Mercedes has officially decided its Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from the back of the grid at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix after it decided to give him a new power unit, exceeding his allowance for the year. Drivers are allowed to use up to four power units for the season, but…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Norris beats Antonelli to claim final Dutch GP win

    Lando Norris and McLaren beats Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to take a masterful strategic victory in a compelling Dutch Grand Prix.

  • BBC Sport F1

    The Chequered Flag Podcast

    Lando Norris makes it two wins in a row at a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.

  • BBC Sport F1

    Norris and McLaren 'don't have car' to fight for title

    Lando Norris says he and McLaren "don't have the car I need to fight for a championship", despite a second consecutive win of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix.

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at Zandvoort

    Frustrated Lewis Hamilton claims Ferrari strategy cost him F1 Dutch GP podium

    Briton says team too slow to pit Charles Leclerc ‘It’s something that we need to discuss offline’ Lewis Hamilton has told his Ferrari team that they must up their game if he is to remain in the Formula One world championship fight after the British driver was angry with strategy calls at the Dutch Grand Prix ,…

  • Autosport.com F1

    What makes Norris say “I don't have a car to fight for the championship”?

    The 2026 Formula 1 championship finds itself at a curious intersection where nobody is willing to entertain the idea that they have the best car. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli said after finishing second to Lando Norris in the Dutch Grand Prix that Mercedes no longer has the best car – indeed, that it may only be…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Ferrari delay in moving Leclerc costly - Hamilton

    Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's delay in moving team-mate Charles Leclerc out of his way could have cost him second place at the Dutch Grand Prix.

  • Autosport.com F1

    FIA explains safety car formation lap after F1 driver criticism at Dutch GP

    The opening stages of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort descended into chaos after rain had started to fall during the grid procedure. Max Verstappen crashed heavily on the exit of the final corner on the opening lap of the race. The Red Bull driver admitted that it was entirely his own mistake. The Dutchman…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Russell impresses as Norris shines - driver ratings

    BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Dutch Grand Prix.

  • The Guardian F1Yara El-Shaboury and James Dart

    Formula One 2026: Norris beats Antonelli to win Dutch GP after Verstappen crash – as it happened

    World champion Lando Norris won after a thrilling race as F1 said farewell to Zandvoort. Here’s how it all went down Weather check: Anthem is underway at the front of the grid. No rain any more but is the track dry enough for slicks at the start? Let’s see. Ferrari: Fred Vasseur, Ferrari’s team principal, speaks to…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at Zandvoort

    Lando Norris denies Antonelli in F1 Dutch GP after Verstappen crashes out of home race

    Antonelli second and Russell third in final Zandvoort race Dutch driver hits wall on opening lap resulting in restart Lando Norris’s victory in the Dutch Grand Prix, a display of fighting spirit worthy of a world champion, was not only an epic finale for the meeting’s last entry on the Formula One calendar but, as the…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Five in Five: Formula 1 quiz No 1

    Will you beat the clock by getting all five of today's answers in five minutes?

  • BBC Sport F1

    Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles

    World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.

  • The Guardian F1Philip Cornwall

    Formula One 2026: Lando Norris takes pole for Dutch GP after George Russell wins sprint race – as it happened

    ️ Russell takes the sprint race from pole ahead of Leclerc ️ Norris takes main race pole from Russell and Antonelli Looks like the senior Sky boys believe in having the whole of August off: no Croft, Lazenby or Brundle in the Netherlands this weekend. Gabriel Bortoleto, who is just outside a points place on the sprint…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at Zandvoort

    Lando Norris surges past Russell and Antonelli to snatch Dutch GP pole

    Norris outperforms Mercedes pair against the odds George Russell wins the sprint race convincingly What a title fight Formula One would have on its hands if McLaren could make the final steps with their car. This was demonstrated to dramatic effect on Saturday as Lando Norris hurled his ride around Zandvoort to claim…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Norris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort

    Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.

  • Wowhead Classic

    Can Hardcore Work in Classic+? Pull 10 Podcast ft Ahmpy

    Pull 10 is a Classic+ podcast hosted by content creators Joardee, rencognito, and JurdiJD. This week, they're joined by special guest Ahmpy where they discuss how Hardcore mode could fit into Classic+. Should a Hardcore mode be added to World of Warcraft: Classic +? When would it work? Would it even work? And is WoW…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at Zandvoort

    Contenders primed to chase down Antonelli as F1 season resumes

    The young Italian has a substantial lead but his rivals will not see him as being out of reach going into the Dutch GP The Dutch Grand Prix may be hosting its final meeting on the Formula One calendar this weekend but its farewell heralds the opening of a championship run-in that is far from over. Rested, reset and…

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    Project Camelot Found on China's Vendor Server

    Dataminers have just confirmed that Project Camelot has become available on China's Vendor server. Over a year ago, NetEase announced that China and the Western audience would be experiencing Classic+ at the same time. Could this first vendor build indicate that NetEase is starting to work on localization for the…

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    Blizzard Reveals "Legends" for BlizzCon 2026 - Simu Liu, deadmau5 and More

    BlizzCon 2026 takes place in Anaheim, California on September 12th and 13th and Blizzard has announced some "legends" for the event! In a tweet, Blizzard has announced some "legends" will be at BlizzCon 2026: Simu Liu T-Pain YOASOBI LE SSERAFIM deadmau5 Duke Dennis Khleo Thomas

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards in Zandvoort

    Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030

    Dutch driver was linked with Mercedes and McLaren Verstappen: ‘I never felt that desire or need to change’ Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with his Red Bull team that will extend to the end of 2030, after almost 18 months of uncertainty around the…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Verstappen extends Red Bull deal to 2030

    Four-time world champion Max Verstappen signs a contract extension with Red Bull, keeping him with the Formula One team until 2030.

  • BBC Sport F1

    Antonelli - the boy 'born in a garage' who started driving on dad's lap

    Kimi Antonelli was a natural driver at the age of three, according to his dad. Here's how he went on to lead the F1 drivers' championship at the age of 19.

  • BBC Sport F1

    Dutch GP in pictures as F1 prepares for Zandvoort farewell

    A selection of images from the Dutch Grand Prix, as Zandvoort prepares to host a Formula 1 race for the final time.

  • Wowhead Classic

    Comment on This Article For Your Chance to Win a Stoneforged Sentinel Mount!

    Thanks to Blizzard, we're giving our readers an opportunity to win a Stoneforged Sentinel mount to celebrate the release of Patch 12.1 by just commenting on this article! To enter for a chance to win, simply comment on this Wowhead article with your current Mount count. If you want an additional chance to win, check…

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    The Chequered Flag Podcast

    How did former F1 driver Kimi Raikkonen catch out Becky Evans in front of 50,000 people?

  • BBC Sport F1

    Would more sprint races be a positive change for Formula 1?

    Chequered Flag's Harry Benjamin and Becky Evans discuss what benefits could come from an increased number of sprint weekends in the Formula 1 calendar, both for drivers and fans.

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    Windows Central Reports that Blizzard is Top Performing Xbox Studio

    According to Jez Corden via Windows Central, an Internal Email was sent to Blizzard employees noting that Blizzard is the top performing Xbox Studio in FY26 and celebrating their success. Windows Central Report Earlier today, Jez Corden at Windows Central, released news of an internal email that was sent to Blizzard…

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    First Instance of Patch 1.60.1 Detected on Blizzard's Developer Server - Project Camelot Update

    Last week, Patch 1.60, also known as Project Camelot, made its first appearance on a vendor server, indicating that Blizzard may be preparing for external testing. While this move was short-lived, and the build was moved back to an internal developer server soon after, today we have found something equally as…

  • BBC Sport F1

    'Verstappen to McLaren!' - Mid-season F1 predictions

    The Chequered Flag podcast look ahead to the second half of the F1 season and make some predictions for the remainder.

  • BBC Sport F1

    'It's highly likely to be Imola' - Will F1 have a European finale?

    The Chequered Flag podcast discuss the statement issued by the CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, in which he states 'If the Qatar or Abu Dhabi Grand Prix can't be put on, the F1 season will be finished in Europe'.

  • BBC Sport F1

    The Chequered Flag Podcast

    Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell and Andrew Benson assess the first half of the F1 season

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    Senior Composer Adam Burgess Announces Departure from Blizzard Entertainment

    Senior Composer Adam Burgess, known for many soundtracks in Overwatch and World of Warcraft, has announced this departure from Blizzard Entertainment. Adam Burgess has been at Blizzard Entertainment for over 11 years, composing soundtracks for the World of Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo franchises. Earlier this week,…

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    Update: Servers Are Now Back Online

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    China Celebrates 21 Years of WoW with BlizzCon in Shanghai

    China is celebrating 21 years of World of Warcraft with giveaways and their very own BlizzCon in Shanghai this October! Starting October 16th, the so-called "X Party" convention is being hailed as China's largest offline event in the history of World of Warcraft on the Chinese servers, giving fans the chance to…

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    Introducing the Pull 10 Classic+ Podcast ft. gbay99‬

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  • BBC Sport F1

    The Chequered Flag Podcast

    Harry Benjamin and Nicola Hume dive into the biggest transfer rumours in Formula 1

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    Craft New Adventures with D&D: World of Warcraft

    Blizzard has officially revealed Dungeons & Dragons: World of Warcraft, releasing November 17th. Pre-Purchasing any of the digital set versions also includes an in-game Black Dragon Mount, Gazer pet, Mimic Chest toy, and Mimic Chest decor for retail World of Warcraft. Pre-Purchase D&D: World of Warcraft Called a…

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    Icecrown Citadel Featured in New D&D x World of Warcraft Crossover Leak From Retailer

    In a new leak from a retailer, the official World of Warcraft crossover with Dungeons and Dragons appears to feature new rules for WoW classes, and races as well as an Icecrown Citadel Adventure to take you to the Frozen Throne! Game Expansion According to new shop pages from Il Covo del Nerd, an italian site, there…

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    Project Camelot Moves From Dev Server to Vendor Server - Is Blizzard Planning a Closed Beta?

    Since October 2025, we've been following the development of the mysterious 1.60 build on Blizzard's internal development servers. Recently, it was revealed that this build was actually connected with Project Camelot, which many speculate will be the next iteration of WoW Classic. While this new game has continued to…

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    Season of Discovery Community Fresh Event - Everything Coming in Phase 5

    Phase 5 of the Season of Discovery Community Fresh Event is now live! This Phase is chock-full of new endgame content for players who are participating in any of the Phase-locked guilds. In Phase 5, players can enter the Karazhan Crypts Dungeon, Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj & Temple of Ahn'Qiraj raids, and face off against the…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards

    ‘People are loving it’: Formula One chief Domenicali hits back at critics of regulations

    Chief executive says fans don’t care about technology Season may finish in Europe due to war in Middle East Stefano Domenicali has issued a stout rebuttal to critics of Formula One’s new regulations, claiming most fans are enjoying the sport more than ever and are unconcerned by driver complaints. The Formula One…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Five things we've learned from first half of F1 season

    BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson analyses the five key things we've learned from the 2026 season so far.

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards

    F1 summer report card: from top of the class Mercedes to the team that must do better

    As the paddock disperses for its traditional mid-season three-week break, the race is on to catch Kimi Antonelli Mercedes came into the season as favourites and have lived up to the billing. Their car has been dominant with eight wins from 11 meetings, a strike rate greater perhaps even than the team had expected.…

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    Dark Legacy Comics Announces The End for Now After 1,000 Comics and 20 Years

    Having published their 1,000th comic over a continuous 20 year run, Dark Legacy Comics has announced an end to its World of Warcraft comics... at least for a while. Dark Legacy Comics#1000: Reality Bites: Part Nine Dark Legacy Comics main characters, Keydar, Mijikai, Krom, Narya, Gigzara, and Nyteblade. Created in…

  • Wowhead Classic

    Beware of the Underground Enemies in Stonetalon Mountains

    Update: As of the weekly maintenance on Tuesday, July 28th, these mobs no longer appear to be present at the entrance of Boulderslide Ravine. Following last week's extended maintenance, players on Classic Era, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery servers were given some new UI features, including updates to Raid Frames,…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards in Budapest

    McLaren’s team principal hails ‘great trajectory’ of Lando Norris after win

    ‘He’s more in control of his emotions,’ says Andrea Stella World champion won his first race of season in Hungary Lando Norris is at the peak of his powers after his win at the Hungarian Grand Prix demonstrated the world champion has a stronger psychological approach to driving, according to the McLaren team…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Ferrari must 'do better' after errors in Hungary

    The BBC F1 team discuss Ferrari's performance at the Hungarian Grand Prix as, despite appearing to be the car to beat in practice, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finish the race in fourth and fifth respectively.

  • The Guardian F1Jack Snape

    Oscar Piastri swore at his McLaren crew in frustration in Hungary, but any Formula One revival is up to him

    While some of his struggles have been out of his control, Piastri now must prove he can adapt to a new era in the sport Blasphemy from Oscar Piastri had to be censored on more than one occasion during his frustrating Hungarian Grand Prix . But it was the Australian’s use of the M-word that will fuel speculation about…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at the Hungaroring

    ‘Pretty bad’: Lewis Hamilton hits out at Ferrari after dropping points in F1 title race

    Hamilton questions strategy after finishing fifth Briton lost place after penalty for speeding in pit lane Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration with his Ferrari team after he dropped points in the title battle against Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli at the Hungarian Grand Prix, while Lando Norris returned to form with the…

  • The Guardian F1John Brewin

    F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris wins his first race of season to end McLaren’s drought – as it happened

    The reigning champion was in supreme form as he scored his first race victory of the season at the Hungaroring Lando Norris is eating what appears to be rice pudding , doubtless with extra protein protection. It’s hot out there, with Bono saying it’s 50 degrees on track, though there’s also a wind picking up. Martin…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at the Hungaroring

    Lando Norris wins F1 Hungarian GP for first victory of season as Piastri retires

    World champion wins from pole; Piastri’s gearbox fails Verstappen second, championship leader Antonelli third Lando Norris finally had reason to celebrate after a testing opening to the season, as McLaren’s defending Formula One world champion took his first win of the year at the Hungarian Grand Prix. However, while…

  • The Guardian F1Giles Richards at the Hungaroring

    Lando Norris grabs F1 Hungarian GP pole while Hamilton and Antonelli are penalised

    Defending champion takes first pole of 2026 by 0.012sec Hamilton and Antonelli receive three-place penalties The margins were tiny and for a moment it seemed Lewis Hamilton had finally found his edge in qualifying, only for the seven-time champion to be beaten by but a breath. The defending world champion, Lando…

  • Wowhead Classic

    Link Your BlizzCon Pass to Receive the Ultimate BlizzCon Pack

    The BlizzCon Ultimate Collection is included in the purchase of a BlizzCon Pass, so attendees should be sure to link their account to receive all of the goodies! BlizzCon Ultimate BundleWorld of Warcraft BlizzCon Set Yesterday, Blizzard revealed the BlizzCon digital bundles, which is full of goodies for all of our…

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    Hardcore Characters Lost to DDoS Attack on July 21st Have Been Restored

    Earlier this week, Blizzard was impacted by a DDoS attack, which resulted in the loss of several player characters on hardcore servers. Since these deaths were related to Blizzard server issues, characters lost on July 21st have now been restored. On July 21, three Classic Hardcore realms in North America were…

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    New Age Verification Required for Some Battle.net Accounts in UK

    A new Battle.net Support article indicates that some Battle.net accounts will need to verify their age due to the UK Online Safety Act, in order to prevent restrictions to certain social features. This support article seems to note that unverified accounts will be more heavily restricted with any social features such…

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    BlizzCon Bundles Now Available - New Mount, Pet, Decor and Transmog

    Two BlizzCon bundles are now available for World of Warcraft and give a mount, pet, decor and transmog! BlizzCon Ultimate BundleWorld of Warcraft BlizzCon Set World of Warcraft Bundle If you only want the World of Warcraft items, you can buy the World of Warcraft BlizzCon bundle for $29.99. World of Warcraft BlizzCon…

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    World Events That Were Cut From Vanilla

    It's not a secret that Blizzard's content plans can change depending on time constraints or budget. Some examples include the Dragon Isles, Karazhan, & Outland being cut from the original release of Vanilla, or the enormous amount of content that was originally planned for Warlords of Draenor that had to be cut so…

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    Final Update: July 21st Scheduled Maintenance Has Ended - Classic Era, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery

    Final Update: Maintenance has ended. Classic Era, Hardcore, & Season of Discovery realms are now available. Update: While the original 8-hour maintenance has ended, Blizzard has announced an additional 1-hour maintenance scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM (PDT). We’ve identified and developed a fix for an issue that could…

  • BBC Sport F1

    Title race would be 'done and dusted' without Mercedes reliability issues

    BBC F1 commentator Harry Benjamin is joined by Sam Bird and Rebecca Clancy to discuss Kimi Antonelli's victory at the Belgian Grand Prix.

  • Wowhead Classic

    How Quel'thalas & Northern Lordaeron Could Fit Into Classic+

    As nearly every Classic WoW player knows, there are certain areas or zones on the original map of Azeroth that are unselectable. Some of these zones include Mount Hyjal, the Southern half of Silithus, and many coastal zones, such as Uldum or the Twilight Highlands that were uncovered as a part of the Cataclysm…

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    Smaller Changes We'd Like to See in Classic+

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    Blizzard to Offer Live Captioning at BlizzCon 2026

    Live captioning will be available at BlizzCon 2026, as shared on Twitter by Liane of Undaunted. As seen in the Twitter exchange, the question gained community attention earlier this week, after Liane shared a response from the BlizzCon team stating that no form of live captioning would be provided, despite previous…

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    Portal Room Q&A with Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas

    The official World of Warcraft Community Discord hosted a public Q&A with Senior Game Director Ion Hazzikostas, discussing the eight week cadence, professions updates, PvP, collections, and more! Join the Portal Room WoW Community Discord Feel free to watch the full, hour-ish long interview, restreamed by MrGM. The…

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    China Bans "Player Rating" Addons in Classic WoW

    Thunderfire Games has announced an unprecedented prohibition against third-party "player rating" addons, cautioning that Chinese players on all Classic versions of the game will suffer suspensions for any such addons which remain installed after July 20th. "Announcement Regarding the Ban on Third-Party Player Rating…

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    Season of Discovery-Exclusive Mounts Now Available in Phase 4

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    Season of Discovery Community Fresh Event Phase 4 Compendium

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  • BBC Sport F1

    The personal story of a dad who took his autistic son to the British Grand Prix

    My autistic son loves Formula 1 - and Silverstone have made it viable for him to go and watch it live.