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AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from the F1 Sprint in Great Britain Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix. Next Up Related Articles - Tsolov’s final lap overtake earns him F2 Sprint Race win - Felbermayr takes Reverse Grid Race victory at Silverstone - Battig achieves historic F1 ACADEMY pole on Wild Card debut - Gasly handed grid penalty after Silverstone Qualifying - ‘We’re in a pickle’ – Norris on McLaren performance concerns - Leclerc considered driving like Hamilton amid tough run

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'A real handful' - Piastri on McLaren's struggles in British GP Qualifying

'A real handful' - Piastri on McLaren's struggles in British GP Qualifying McLaren's Oscar Piastri describes Qualifying for the British Grand Prix as "incredibly tough". He will start Sunday's race from P8, two places lower than teammate Lando Norris. To watch, sign up to F1 Unlocked for free You'll unlock this video and get access to: Curated insider content Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences

Le Mans Ultimate confirms US Track Pass to add six new tracks

US Track Pass paid DLC season pass will add six tracks to Le Mans Ultimate All will be in the USA, Daytona and Laguna Seca the first to be released Pricing and release dates TBC, alongside the remaining four venues Further tracks in the United States of America are on the way for Le Mans Ultimate. Joining Circuit of the Americas and Sebring, six more American venues are in development for the sim racing title. The official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans has so far only ever featured venues organised by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest. Aside from alternative track layouts, that will now change with the US Track Pass, a paid-for DLC season pass. Of the six locations, Daytona and Laguna Seca have been confirmed and are expected to be released alongside the next major Le Mans Ultimate update, version 1.4. A release date and pricing are not yet confirmed. The remaining four venues will then be published at a later date, expected to be two at a time. The locations for the remaining quartet of circuits have not been confirmed. The first of these is scheduled for the 28th July, suggesting the first part of the pass will be available before this date. This is quickly followed by a second TBA in August. Next, there are TBAs in September and October, and another in December. Interestingly, no official IMSA affiliation has been flagged, with its branding notable only by its absence. The announcement comes on the 4th of July, Independence Day for the USA, and follows CEO Stephen Hood saying in May that a “non-European” track pack was on the way. Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

'Hopefully he'll secure a seat' – Zak Brown tips McLaren reserve Leonardo Fornaroli as ...

‘Hopefully he’ll secure a seat’ – Brown tips McLaren reserve Fornaroli as ‘worthy of being in F1’ Off the back of his recent FP1 debut for the team, McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli has impressed Zak Brown. Zak Brown has expressed his confidence that McLaren reserve driver Leonardo Fornaroli is “definitely worthy of being in F1”, with the team CEO hopeful that the youngster can secure a seat on the grid. Off the back of winning the Formula 2 championship last year, Fornaroli signed to McLaren’s Driver Development Programme in December, while it was later confirmed that he would share reserve driver duties at the squad for 2026 alongside Pato O’Ward. The Italian has since participated in testing for the team, as well as making his FP1 debut in place of Lando Norris at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, where he recorded 22 laps and placed a respectable fifth on the timesheets. In the days that followed, the 21-year-old also got behind the wheel of Haas’ 2025 challenger, the VF-25, during a Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) run at the Jerez Circuit in Spain alongside the American outfit’s reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa, with the team stating that they have “the capacity to test and appraise drivers” through the programme. As such, Brown was asked during the British Grand Prix weekend whether there were “real possibilities” for Fornaroli to join Kimi Antonelli as the second Italian racer on the grid. “Yeah, I think there are,” Brown responded. “He's a great talent. He’s been doing some testing with us, and so hopefully he’ll secure an F1 seat. “I think he’s definitely worthy of being in F1.” In terms of McLaren’s driver line-up going forward, much recent speculation has centred around reports that Max Verstappen’s management have held informal discussions to explore opportunities at

Lewis Hamilton winning in Barcelona 'was an AI strategy': I spoke to Aston Martin F1's ...

Lewis Hamilton winning in Barcelona ‘was an AI strategy’: I spoke to Aston Martin F1’s technology heads about how you can spot AI being used on race day How AI runs F1 is super fascinating “The problem of Formula 1 is that on TV, they show 0.5% of what the real race is,” Fabrizio Pilotti, Chief Innovation Officer for Aston Martin F1, tells me. We hear a lot about AI being used by F1 teams, but very rarely notice it — engrossed by the on-track drama and the superhuman feats of overtaking a competitor by millimeters, and changing tyres on a car in under two seconds. So, if you’re sitting down to watch the British Grand Prix this weekend (I will be with my Dad), I spoke to both Pilotti and Commercial Technology Ambassador, Eric Ernst, about the clearest uses of AI you’ll see at an F1 race weekend. Because as he says: “it would be very hard to find a process on a race weekend that AI hasn’t touched.” Here’s what I found out during the team’s inaugural AMR Network Technology Forum. How F1 teams use AI First, let’s give you some context — AI (and especially agentic AI) is present all over the grid in every single team. And it’s good to understand the two different types of AI and how they interact with each other: - Machine Learning: This is the kind that can absorb massive amounts of data, find patterns and provide advice. - Generative AI: This is the bit that can take that data and create something from it — be it creative writing, code for apps, or (more important to F1) make strategic decisions. And on your average race day, an F1 team can be digesting roughly 50 petabytes of data. Whether it’s on-track

007 First Light's cars are surprisingly accurate, but the driving is all too brief | Traxion.GG

After a nearly 15-year absence, James Bond video games have returned with the release of 007 First Light, the first official Bond game since 2012’s lacklustre 007 Legends. Best known for the Hitman series, IO Interactive seemed like a surprising choice when it was handed the James Bond game licence. However, they were the perfect choice for this assignment. 007 First Light captures the essence of being Bond better than any game before it, fusing stealth, shooting and driving. Licence to thrill Helping plug the long gap between the James Bond films, 007 First Light tells an origin story featuring a younger Bond training to become a 00 agent at MI6. The story is well-executed. There’s an obligatory title sequence with an original song by Lana Del Rey, some surprise twists and turns and a superb voice cast. Patrick Gibson does a commendable job portraying a younger version of Bond who is charismatic and never short of a witty one-liner, yet has a vulnerable side. Lennie James is another highlight as Bond’s wise mentor, John Greenway. Most missions emphasise stealth. Taking cues from Uncharted, there are the usual tropes of hiding from enemies in tall grass, climbing on cliff edges with conveniently coloured rocks and squeezing through narrow passageways disguising the loading screens. But when you’re blending with impressively large crowds of NPCs or bluffing your way past guards into no-access areas, you feel like Bond. Fortunately, if everything goes wrong and the enemies spot you, you can usually punch or shoot your way out of a situation. Combat is satisfying, with the ability to parry and throw enemies into destructible objects. Shootouts, meanwhile, are suitably scrappy. Ammo is scarce, forcing you to keep moving and swap weapons. In a nice touch, you can even throw your gun at enemies

Mumbai Falcons Racing Ltd. Begins F1® <b>Sim Racing</b> Time Trials at Pune Schools

Pune, July 2026: Mumbai Falcons Racing Limited (MFRL), in association with Formula 1®, has commenced the nationwide rollout of its Flagship Partner School Programme, bringing professional Formula 1® simulators, structured driver education, and grassroots talent identification into Indian schools. Marking the first implementation of the initiative, The Bishop’s School, Pune hosted the city’s first Official F1® Sim Racing India Open School Time Trials from 26th to 29th June, becoming the first school in the country to operationalise the programme. The initiative combines structured training with competitive sim racing through professional Formula 1® simulators, educating students on the technical and strategic foundations of motorsport while introducing them to career opportunities across race engineering, vehicle dynamics, data analytics and simulation engineering. Pune has long been recognised as India’s automotive and engineering powerhouse, making it the natural choice to cultivate future motorsport talent across multiple disciplines. The Time Trials witnessed enthusiastic participation, attracting 881 students, including 528 Junior and 353 Senior participants over three rounds. The competition was closely contested, with the Top 100 leaderboard comprising 52 Junior and 48 Senior drivers. In the Senior category, Rayyan Bakshi set the fastest lap with a time of 1:21.811, while Armaan Khinvasara topped the Junior category with an impressive 1:23.347. Demonstrating the high standard of competition, 40 Junior participants recorded lap times below the 1:30.000 certificate benchmark. The margins at the top were exceptionally narrow, with the Top 3 Senior drivers separated by just 0.056 seconds and the Top 3 Junior drivers by only 0.098 seconds. The leading performers can now move forward within the Official F1® Sim Racing India Open talent pathway starting with the zonal levels. The overall results will also help benchmark student performance as the programme expands to schools across the country. Speaking on the initiative, Ameet Gadhoke, Managing Director, Mumbai

Our Amazon Storefront now available

We love being able to help you by highlighting various items that are of high quality or simply attractively priced. Sometimes we make mistakes—hopefully not often—but we always encourage you to search and investigate a bit more in stores. Finding the best prices at the right moment is an art in itself. One of the classic providers that people use for convenience and price is usually Amazon. They have now launched an initiative allowing affiliates to create a ‘storefront’ to showcase the products they recommend from their catalog. We have put together a quick one with sim racing products. Not everything that appears in the store is wonderful or meets expected quality standards, so we recommend that you cross-reference with multiple sources to see if it truly fits your needs. We have only taken on the task of gathering several of the products into a single source. Access to our Amazon Storefront by clicking here. Remember, you can sign up for a free month of Amazon Prime, which offers thousands of products with free home delivery, along with usual services like Video, Music, Twitch (with a free monthly subscription), etc. Additionally, there’s now a student program that provides all the benefits of Amazon Prime, such as Video, Music, Photos, Twitch, etc., for just $0 for six months if you are a student. Don’t forget to sign up here. This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Simagic Zeus Series review: Bang for buck is worth the extra work

Simagic Zeus Series review: Bang for buck is worth the extra work Simagic's Zeus Series introduces three new steering wheels with the option of the modular MagicDash 4 DDU and a proprietary wireless AirLink connection system. But is it too clever for its own good? Simagic’s latest Zeus Series product line once again appears to offer tremendous bang for buck. Featuring three distinct steering wheels: the Formula, Sport and GT, the arrival of the Zeus Series coincides with the release of the firm’s long-awaited MagicDash 4 digital display unit, with two options on how to connect this to your PC (MagLink Pro or AirLink). In addition, there are multiple wheel rim options for the GT and Sport steering wheels, as well as several differently priced bundles to consider. And that’s not to mention the various add-on paddle kits available. If this all sounds confusing, that’s because it is. However, I’ve tested all the new products over the last few weeks to try and unpick what the Zeus Series offers sim racers and whether it feels like Simagic has created a cohesive ecosystem. Ergonomics Each Zeus wheel can be purchased with or without the Magic Dash 4 (AirLink and MagiLink Pro connectors are included with the latter, depending on your setup), but if you opt not to buy the DDU, your wheel will look very bare indeed. Make no mistake, the Zeus steering wheels look their best when the MagicDash is fitted. In terms of weight, the Formula is 1.63 kg, including the MagicDash 4; the GT 1.41 kg; and the Sport 1.56 Kg. However, with all three, the mass of the optional DDU makes the wheel feel top-heavy and unbalanced while in operation. It’s not a deal-breaker by any stretch, as comparable steering wheels I’ve tested feel much less centred,

KTC 49&quot; DQHD Curved Gaming Monitor | H49S66 Review: Ultrawide At A Great Entry Point

Maybe it's just me, but the world of computer monitor shopping can almost feel like an afterthought at times when you're putting together a new PC build. You spend so much time researching and picking out every single piece of your computer that you'll house in your case, that sometimes, anything else on the periphery can feel less important, or like something you can just upgrade later down the road. MelGeek Centauri80 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Review: Out of This World Houston, we have a new every day keyboard. Be it time, money, or simple mental-bandwidth restraints, I know I was in this boat before. I built a PC, tapped out my budget, and then just had to take the best I could manage for the time being, initially starting with a very basic mouse and keyboard, as well as a monitor that I was graciously allowed to borrow from someone. Of course, this all worked, but if you're someone with a high-quality monitor, you already know the worth. Since then, I've upgraded, and having a premium, immersive monitor really can make all the difference for your rig, very easily arguably more so than upgrading from GPU A to GPU B. Now, gaming on an ultrawide monitor for the first time thanks to the team at KTC, I feel like I've finally seen the light. We've got a lot to talk about in terms of what all the H49S66 brings to the table (or desk), so let's dive right into the specifics of this premium-feeling 49" monitor that really won't break the bank compared to much of the competition. Shipping, Unboxing, and Setup First things first, which in the case of the KTC H49S66 is the receiving of the package and monitor setup. Most everything in this regard went very

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Sponsorship secured to send students to Silverstone

TEN Jersey girls will travel to Silverstone later this month after a local organisation stepped forward to fund a pioneering STEM initiative. Soroptimist International Jersey has agreed to sponsor the trip to the home of the British Grand Prix as part of the Girls on Track programme. The joint initiative between the FIA and Motorsport UK holds events to inspire girls and women to both see and believe that there is a rightful and valuable place for them in the motorsport industry. The Jersey students will have the chance to attend Formula Student, an international student engineering and motorsport competition which sees university teams design, build and race their own single-seat cars. Sponsorship for the trip to Northamptonshire was secured following an appeal by Digital Jersey innovation manager Charlie Miles. “STEM wasn’t something that was widely talked about when I was their age, and I was one of only five girls on my Formula Student team at university,” she explained. “That’s why opportunities like this are so important. It’s also important that young girls in Jersey can see female role models succeeding in these industries and recognise that these careers are open to them too.” Islanders took part in a selection event at Hautlieu School yesterday, where they worked in teams to design and build miniature Formula 1-inspired cars and complete an e-sim racing challenge. Ten successful girls will be chosen to visit Silverstone later this month, but Ms Miles said the initiative was intended to have a lasting impact beyond the trip. “This trip is about much more than a day away,” she said. “It’s the start of a journey that could influence these girls for years to come, helping build confidence, ambition and connections that may shape their future careers.” Soroptimist International Jersey president Debbie Taylor said supporting