F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton beats Antonelli as Kim Kardashian sends special gift

Antonelli and Hamilton in Canada — Photo: © IMAGO

F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Lewis Hamilton beats Antonelli as Kim Kardashian sends special gift

All the latest news from the world of F1 on Saturday June 13

Sam Cook Digital Journalist

Sports Journalist who has been covering motorsport since 2023

Saturday 13 June 2026 22:35

Lewis Hamilton once again proved he is right back to his best with a brilliant performance to outqualify F1 prodigy Kimi Antonelli at the Barcelona Grand Prix.

Ferrari star Hamilton claimed a place on the front row for Sunday's race with a blistering lap in Catalunya on Saturday.

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Kim Kardashian surprises F1 prodigy Kimi Antonelli with a special gift

Mercedes F1 prodigy Kimi Antonelli had a very special gift from Kim Kardashian waiting for him at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, maybe now we can put 'Towelgate' to rest.

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Last weekend the reality TV superstar and Skims founder, who was at the Monaco Grand Prix to support boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, caused uproar when she took a towel intended for race winner Antonelli.

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McLaren and Red Bull to contest Monaco Grand Prix result

McLaren and Red Bull F1 team have lodged an intention to appeal after the Monaco Grand Prix result was sensationally changed.

The fallout continues from last Sunday's race in the principality, with the podium having a new look after a successful appeal on Friday. And there could be more drama to come.

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Mercedes F1 chief Toto Wolff calls lawyers over Monaco GP penalty controversy

F1 team principal Toto Wolff has revealed talks are underway with Mercedes' lawyers regarding the FIA's decision to change the result of last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

Despite the chequered flag being waved to mark the end of the race in the principality five days ago, the final finishing order is still up in the air.

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Toto Wolff has spoken to Mercedes lawyers.

F1 team punished for double pitlane speeding infringement days after Monaco mayhem

The FIA stewards have slapped F1 team Cadillac with a double punishment already at this weekend's Barcelona Grand Prix just as pitlane speeding is dominating the headlines.

At the Monaco Grand Prix last time out a grand total of five drivers were handed penalties as a result of going just 0.1km/h over the 60km/h pitlane speed limit, raising questions about the governing body's measurement system.

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Red Bull in FIA talks after controversial ADUO ruling says Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen revealed in Barcelona that Red Bull is indeed in talks with the FIA, telling GPFans that they were a 'bit surprised' by a recent FIA ruling.

Red Bull have recently been told that they have the best power unit but that is not good news for Verstappen and his team.

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Fernando Alonso shocks with 'probably last race' announcement at Barcelona Grand Prix

Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso delivered the shocking declaration that this year's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will probably be his 'last race' at the circuit.

The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya was the home of the Spanish Grand Prix from 1991 until last year, with the all new Madrid street circuit taking over as the official home of F1's race in Spain.

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Alonso says this is probably his last race in Barcelona.

Lewis Hamilton teases ‘exciting innovations’ to come from Ferrari

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is slowly returning to his status as lead driver after a rough start to life at Ferrari.

The former Mercedes star made the decision to depart the Silver Arrows after the 2024 campaign but suffered a disappointing debut season with the Italian outfit in 2025.

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Sam Cook - Digital Journalist

Sam Cook is a talented young sports journalist and social media professional who now specialises in Formula 1, having previously worked as a football journalist and a local news reporter for a variety of different brands.

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