F1 News Today: Christian Horner prepares bid, Mercedes worry

Stefano Domenicali, Christian Horner in conversation — Photo: © IMAGO

F1 News Today

F1 News Today: Christian Horner prepares bid, Mercedes worry

All the major F1 news on Wednesday June 17

Matthew Hobkinson Lead Editor

F1 Editor & Journalist

Wednesday 17 June 2026 16:29

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The former Red Bull F1 team principal Christian Horner is rumoured to be raising some serious funds.

And the reason why might surprise you...

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Lewis Hamilton reveals F1 saviour after hitting rock bottom at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton has revealed exactly what it was that kept the seven-time F1 champion going as he struggled in his first year at Ferrari.

Hamilton's time at Ferrari looks to be playing out in true Hollywood blockbuster fashion.

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Mercedes worry as 'Achilles heel' fears raised

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Mercedes may have won six of the seven F1 rounds in 2026, but they have one major problem holding them back from winning a title.

At present Mercedes are unreachable for their rivals. Every grand prix qualifying pole position has gone to either George Russell or Kimi Antonelli in 2026, and between them they have hoovered up most of the race victories.

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Lewis Hamilton won thanks to 'groundbreaking' Ferrari innovation

Sunday's Barcelona Grand Prix was not just about Lewis Hamilton, it was also his Ferrari time levelling the playing field with Mercedes.

Now we have news of one particular 'groundbreaking' new innovation which helped them do it. And it all came about thanks to an FIA rule change.

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Aston Martin plot huge leap forward, upgrade timeline revealed

Aston Martin look set to introduce fresh upgrades to their car ahead of the summer break in what would be a huge boost to the struggling F1 team.

To say things have gone badly wrong at Aston Martin is an understatement. The season has been a disaster and right now there is very little in the form of redemption for Lawrence Stroll's team.

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Newey and Aston Martin are plotting a big step forward

Jeremy Clarkson reveals desire to be part of Formula 1

Jeremy Clarkson has hinted that he might one day want to be part of F1, after congratulating seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton on his race victory.

Hamilton won the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix last weekend, securing his first Ferrari grand prix victory, and his 106th overall career race win.

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Jeremy Clarkson is no stranger to the world of F1

Where's Max Verstappen? How Red Bull have snuffed out their brightest star

Does anyone know where Max Verstappen's gone? 5 ft 11. Dutch. Likes drinking a G&T and driving at the Nurburgring (not together).

He used to be everywhere. Snatching an eighth world title from Lewis Hamilton. Winning every race for about a year. Even when he wasn't supposed to be in a title fight, he was like: 'Hey McLaren! I know you've got the best car, but I'm still pretty fast. So, how about I challenge you for the title? Okay?'

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