Mindblown: a blog about Formula 1.

The 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix featured one of the strangest incidents in modern Formula 1, when Renault driver Vitaly Petrov suffered a violent landing after his car suddenly launched into the air. During the race at Sepang International Circuit, Sebastian Vettel controlled the event from the front, comfortably winning the second round of the season.…

Red Bull Racing faces another big blow, with Gianpiero Lambiase reportedly on his way out. After years as Max Verstappen’s race engineer—and more recently, a senior leader—Lambiase seems set to join McLaren at the end of the 2027 season. Word is, McLaren lured him in with an impressive, long-term contract, beating out heavy interest from…

During the recent pause in the Formula 1 calendar, McLaren’s reserve driver, Leonardo Fornaroli, took the opportunity to gain valuable track experience through an intensive testing session. The young Italian returned to Silverstone, getting behind the wheel of a previous-generation McLaren car. Over the course of the session, he logged a significant number of laps,…

George Russell Faces Setback in Japan as Frustration Impacts Race Outcome Formula 1 News • April 2026 George Russell experienced a challenging outing at the Japanese Grand Prix, missing out on a podium finish for the first time this season after a race that slipped away midway through. Former driver Martin Brundle suggested that Russell…

Ex-F1 Engineer Suggests Fix to Stabilize Future Regulations April 2026 • Formula 1 News A former Formula 1 race engineer has put forward a proposal aimed at improving the upcoming 2026 regulations, as debate intensifies over how the sport should balance innovation with on-track safety. The next generation of cars is set to rely more…

Colapinto Set for Historic Buenos Aires F1 Show Run Franco Colapinto will return to his home city for a special Formula 1 demonstration event with Alpine this April. A Historic Homecoming During a break in the Formula 1 season, Alpine driver Franco Colapinto is preparing for a major career moment — driving a Formula 1…

Charles Leclerc has revealed how Mercedes and George Russell attempted to outplay him during their intense fight for the final podium spot at the Japanese Grand Prix. Leclerc ultimately secured third place at Suzuka after a close battle with Russell, with both drivers having moved ahead of Lewis Hamilton following the safety car restart. The…

Max Verstappen, the reigning four-time Formula 1 world champion, has publicly voiced his concerns about the 2026 technical regulations, describing some aspects as frustrating and challenging for drivers. According to Verstappen, the new rules—particularly those involving energy recovery and deployment systems—have dramatically changed car behavior on track, sometimes making races feel unpredictable and limiting drivers’ ability…

Carlos Sainz has sharply criticized the FIA for disregarding F1 drivers’ safety concerns following Oliver Bearman’s dramatic crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. On Lap 21 at Suzuka, Bearman experienced a 50G impact when he lost control entering the Spoon curve, caught out by the closing speed against Alpine’s Franco Colapinto. Deploying his battery for…

Kimi Antonelli caught a lucky break at the Japanese Grand Prix, but luck alone didn’t get him on top. The 19-year-old raced with the calm and focus of someone much older, seizing his chance when it mattered most. With this win, Antonelli just became the youngest driver ever to lead the Formula One World Drivers’…