Ewan Gale has been a part of GPBlog since 2025, working as a contributing editor. After gaining a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2019, Ewan has built experience working for GPFans, RacingNews365 and Autosport, reporting on-site from a number of grands prix, car launches and team events.
The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend gets underway tomorrow and it has been a busy day of Formula 1 news on media day!
Alonso puts Verstappen on top
It is no secret that Fernando Alonso has long been an admirer of Max Verstappen's talents but the Aston Martin driver has again sung the Dutchman's praises.
The four-time world champion took his first victory of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite all that has been said about Red Bull's performances in recent times.
Alonso has put Verstappen on top as the best driver in F1, but why? Find out here!
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FIA in chaos again
It seems in the past two years that the FIA is never too far from controversy and yet again, there is trouble in the ranks.
Deputy president for sport Robert Reid is the latest to leave his post, with reaction coming from the FIA and George Russell!
The governing body also came under fire for a fine given to Carlos Sainz for being late to the national anthem in Japan last weekend.
Find out more below!
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Austrian Grand Prix
Overview
Friday 26.06.26
Practice 1
11:30 AM
Practice 2
03:00 PM
Saturday 27.06.26
Practice 3
10:30 AM
Qualification
02:00 PM
Sunday 28.06.26
Race
01:00 PM
Friday 26.06.26
Practice 1
Fri 11:30 AM
Practice 2
Fri 03:00 PM
Saturday 27.06.26
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Race
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Season
| Pos. | Driver | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | MercedesMER | 156 | |
2 | FerrariFER | 115 | |
3 | MercedesMER | 106 | |
4 | FerrariFER | 75 | |
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9 | AlpineALP | 32 | |
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