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Sky Sports F1 reported that F1 president Stefano Domenicali confirmed contingency plans for the 2027 calendar if the Middle East conflict continues. The Race covered 2027 aero bans.

Alex Albon announced a contract extension with Williams using a social post mimicking Oscar Piastri's famous Alpine tweet. Team principal James Vowles expressed confidence in the team's future progress.

Aston Martin and Honda have faced a difficult start to their partnership. Adrian Newey details progress made to overcome early-season struggles with the AMR26.

Honda's F1 chief cautioned Aston Martin after their AMR26 B-spec debut at the Hungarian Grand Prix, noting performance concerns. The story adds reaction to the team's upgrade.

Kimi Antonelli tops the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' Championship with a 50-point lead at the summer break, but the Mercedes driver says he still has a long way to reach the level of Verstappen and Norris.

Flavio Briatore proposed a 24-car Sprint race format to boost spectacle. He also recalled Donald Trump's early push for F1 in New Jersey before the US boom.

Pierre Gasly stated Alpine's upcoming Dutch Grand Prix upgrade is critical for its midfield hopes. The team has been outdeveloped by rivals in the 2026 season.

Former Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer said the root cause of the team's current F1 struggles was planted five years ago, in a podcast interview.

Two days after the Hungarian Grand Prix, F1 figures discuss Max Verstappen's Red Bull future as he trails Antonelli by 110 points. PlanetF1 and Motorsport.com add analysis.