Alex Kalinauckas

Ever thought about how thin human hair is?

That's about the width of the reason why Max Verstappen could win the Formula One world championship on Sunday.

Quite literally. And a plank of wood.

@nauckas.bsky.social explains what's going on ⬇️

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Formula 1's current engines are the most efficient on the planet. They've helped deliver a decade of competitive racing.

So why is F1 scrapping them in 2026? Business and politics.

@nauckas.bsky.social on F1's latest reinvention, and the compromise at its heart.

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Red Bull has announced it has finalized an agreement with Christian Horner over the termination of his contract, after his exit as its Formula One team principal and CEO in July.

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"Right now, Oscar Piastri pairs the luck all champions need with unflappable steel — and that is what makes Lando Norris’s task so much greater."

@nauckas.bsky.social on the major twist thrown in the F1 championship fight last weekend.

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NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Race winner Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates on the podium with his trophy during the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone Circuit on July 06, 2025 in Northampton, England.

What happened at the British Grand Prix earlier this month was more substantial than just Lando Norris securing his first F1 triumph at his home race.

@nauckas.bsky.social on why Norris’ Silverstone win could transform the McLaren driver’s season.

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Verstappen’s only option under ban threat Max Verstappen was very wise to lift off and abandon his last lap in Q3 when passing a waved yellow flag for Pierre Gasly’s spin. Had he not and continued to complete the lap, he would have been at re...

Had Max Verstappen not abandoned his last lap in Q3 when passing a waved yellow flag for Pierre Gasly's spin, he would've been at real risk of a penalty and going over the 12-point limit.

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Why hasn’t George Russell got a Mercedes F1 contract extension yet? It’s overdue George Russell has delivered a standout start to the 2025 Formula One season, but still hasn't signed a new Mercedes contract

🇨🇦 Dominant Canadian GP win
📈 Verstappen-like results maximising in 2025
❌ Still no deal with Toto Wolff

@nauckas.bsky.social assesses George Russell’s F1 season so far after the Mercedes driver’s pressure-filled win from pole in Montreal, with updates on his 2026 contact extension negotiations.

Canadian Grand Prix strikes deal to remain on F1 calendar through 2035 season The deal to keep Montreal follows long-term extensions for Melbourne (2037), Bahrain (2036) and Silverstone (2034).

🚨 The Canadian Grand Prix will remain on the Formula One calendar through to the 2035 season 🇨🇦

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Former F1 team boss Guenther Steiner eying MotoGP team CEO role, confirms investment talks "(MotoGP is) a sport which has got a lot of potential to grow because the sport is fabulous," Steiner said in an interview with The Athletic

Former Haas Formula One team boss Guenther Steiner has confirmed he is in discussions to invest in a MotoGP team, which could lead to a new role as a squad CEO in the top category of global motorcycle racing.

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Max Verstappen says George Russell collision 'not right' and 'shouldn’t have happened'

Max Verstappen says George Russell collision ‘not right’ and ‘shouldn’t have happened’ #F1

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Nico Hulkenberg of Germany driving the (27) Kick Sauber C45 Ferrari on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on June 01, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.

Oscar Piastri wins the #SpanishGP!

Top 10:

Piastri
Norris
Leclerc
Russell
Hulkenburg (📸)
Hamilton
Hadjar
Gasly
Alonso
Verstappen

Max Verstappen was given a ten-second penalty for causing a collision with George Russell late on, meaning he dropped from fifth to 10th.

Lando Norris is resurgent, but his biggest test yet arrives in Spain Lando Norris has closed the F1 points gap to Oscar Piastri. But the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix could indicate how their title battle finishes

Lando Norris won in Monaco — but now comes the real pressure: Barcelona brings a rules reset and tire stressors that could once again reshuffle the championship pecking order.

@nauckas.bsky.social on Norris’ proving ground in Spain this weekend 👇

Michael Schumacher Ferrari breaks record with $18m sale at auction

Michael Schumacher Ferrari breaks record with $18m sale at auction

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Prime Tire: Why the Indy 500 scandal matters in F1 too. Plus, the key to staying dry in Monaco

Why the Indy 500 scandal resonates with #F1. Plus, the key to staying dry in Monaco

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How Max Verstappen is saving F1 2025 from one-team domination dullness The McLaren F1 team is dominating the 2025 season. Its main opposition is the relentless reigning world champion, Max Verstappen

▪️ Only non-McLaren GP winner so far in F1 2025
▪️ Why things are much closer than the last time one team dominated in 2023
▪️ Why Verstappen is the storyline off-track

@nauckas.bsky.social digs into Max Verstappen's 2025 season so far, where Lando Norris claims the Dutchman isn't racing "very smart".

Kalinaukas: Why F1’s rookie drivers aren’t being given the chance to shine Liam Lawson and Jack Doohan have already been demoted in 2025. Does this indicate a new trend in driver treatment among F1 teams?

Two races and you're out. If you're lucky, six.

F1's rookie class of 2025 is learning the hard way that patience is no longer a virtue in the pinnacle of motorsport.

@nauckas.bsky.social on why the ruthless new F1 gives rookies no room to grow.

Mexico City Grand Prix extends Formula One contract until 2028 The Mexico City Grand Prix has secured a new contract to host a Formula One race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in the Mexican capital until 2028. The Mexican event has featured on the F1 c...

The Mexico City Grand Prix has secured a new contract to host a Formula One race at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez track in the Mexican capital until 2028.

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The 1992 Belgian Grand Prix Senna helmet featuring Senna’s trademark yellow-green-and-blue striped livery, as well as the colors of sponsors for the McLaren team.

The helmet worn by legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna during the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix, where he helped rescue an unconscious rival from a crash, has been sold for a record £720,000.

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Oscar Piastri’s trademark calm emerges as his best weapon in F1’s championship fight Ice-cool and unfussy, the 24-year-old Australian is showing his title credentials this season, but his composure has been evident for years

Oscar Piastri’s trademark calm emerges as his best weapon in #F1’s championship fight

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Saudi Arabian Grand Prix briefing: Oscar Piastri wins to take championship lead Oscar Piastri secured his third win of the season to take the lead in the drivers' championship

Oscar Piastri put in an impressive victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, securing his third win of the season.

Now, for the first time in his F1 career, the Australian leads the drivers’ world championship — and it is fully, fully deserved.

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Now then, do we have a race on? 🔄 23/57: Norris has halved Russell’s lead in second in the last few laps, from over three seconds — that McLaren advantage on tire wear likely already coming into play. If Piastri isn’t managing his p...

Lando Norris has halved George Russell's lead in second and third in the last few laps, from over three seconds.

If Oscar Piastri isn't managing his pace up front, there could yet still be a battle for the win.

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#BahrainGP | #F1

Will Trump’s tariffs hurt Formula One’s new and existing teams? It’s complicated The sporting side could be insulated from the impact. But could the sport be susceptible to the global financial market?

Trump's auto tariffs are still in place. Haas F1 says it's "business as usual," but its parent company already feels some serious market impacts.

With Cadillac jumping in the mix and the US-China trade war heating up, will F1's European operations be able to provide enough cushion?

Former F1 Academy champion out of hospital after major crash

Marta Garcia: Former F1 Academy champion out of hospital after major crash

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Why Hamilton's F1 test crash streak 'blessing' isn't quite what it seems

Why Hamilton's #F1 test crash streak 'blessing' isn't quite what it seems

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Analysis: How Sauber’s UK engineering hub might solve a big problem for Audi’s F1 growth troubles

Analysis: How Sauber’s UK engineering hub might solve a big problem for Audi’s #F1 growth troubles

The Russell vs Verstappen spat isn't over and that’s good for F1 2025

The Russell vs Verstappen spat isn't over and that’s good for #F1 2025

Las Vegas GP brought forward by two hours as F1 2025 race times revealed

Las Vegas GP brought forward by two hours as #F1 2025 race times revealed

10 moments that won Verstappen the 2024 Formula 1 title

10 moments that won Verstappen the 2024 #F1 title

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In an era of intense F1 driver/FIA angst, an important step has just landed

In an era of intense #F1 driver/FIA angst, an important step has just landed

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The minor inconvenience Bearman will gladly face in his bid to emulate Leclerc

The minor inconvenience Bearman will gladly face in his bid to emulate Leclerc #F1

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