Round-up: Horner says he has “unfinished business in Formula 1”, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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How Red Bull’s Formula 1 liveries evolved from 2005 to 2026 - F1technical.net

Red Bull Racing has established one of the most recognisable visual identities in modern Formula 1, combining bold branding with a consistently evolving design philosophy.

Read more: How Red Bull’s Formula 1 liveries evolved from 2005 to 2026 - F1technical.net

Pundits predict which team will come out on top in the 2026 season! - SkySports F1

Bernie Collins, Ted Kravitz and Craig Slater predict which F1 team will come out on top in the 2026 season, based off the Barcelona Shakedown.

Read more: Pundits predict which team will come out on top in the 2026 season! - SkySports F1

Caption Competition 287: Oscar chat | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Can you come up with the best caption for this picture of McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and Oscar Piastri's manage Mark Webber?

Read more: Caption Competition 287: Oscar chat | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Round-up: Piastri pleased after “much smoother” second day in new McLaren, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Piastri pleased after “much smoother” second day in new McLaren, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

'Relentless pace!' | Are Mercedes showing their hand too early at testing? - SkySports F1

Ted Kravitz, Craig Slater and Martin Brundle discuss if Mercedes are showing their hand too early at testing in Barcelona.

Read more: 'Relentless pace!' | Are Mercedes showing their hand too early at testing? - SkySports F1

Round-up: Netflix to air new Schumacher documentary on 1994 season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Netflix to air new Schumacher documentary on 1994 season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton’s off-track project just earned a major UK motorsport honour - Motorsport.com

Lewis Hamilton's Mission 44 foundation received the Motorsport UK Inclusion Award at the Motorsport UK Night of Champions.
The seven-time Formula 1 champion founded the charity in 2021 with the aim of creating greater inclusion and diversity in motorsport. "I know not every young person has the same opportunities as me," Hamilton said on the foundation's official website. "That’s why ...Keep reading

Read more: Lewis Hamilton’s off-track project just earned a major UK motorsport honour - Motorsport.com

What the new F1 rules mean for driver workload: ‘An element of subjectivity’ - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Almost every driver who has run so far during the Formula 1 shakedown in Barcelona came up with the same line after climbing out of the car: “It’s very different from what we’re used to.”
That starts with the fact that the 2026 cars have considerably less downforce, and less downforce usually means more complaints from the person behind the wheel. The FIA, however, hopes that this ...Keep reading

Read more: What the new F1 rules mean for driver workload: ‘An element of subjectivity’ - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Christian Horner's FIA meeting with Mohammed Ben Sulayem fuels F1 return rumours - Motorsport.com

Former Red Bull Racing CEO and team principal Christian Horner has visited the FIA in Paris, raising questions among Formula 1 fans.
Horner was replaced in his role at the Milton Keynes outfit by Laurent Mekies on 9 July 2025. There have been multiple rumours surrounding a potential return of the Briton to the paddock. However, nothing has been confirmed at this stage. But as FIA president ...Keep reading

Read more: Christian Horner's FIA meeting with Mohammed Ben Sulayem fuels F1 return rumours - Motorsport.com

Ford: Horner deserves respect, but Mekies' engineering background an asset in F1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

The initial filming day for Racing Bulls at Imola and the collective shakedown in Barcelona mark the first steps for Red Bull-Ford Powertrains on track.
The partnership came about after Red Bull’s negotiations with Porsche – which wanted to be a partner “on equal footing” – broke down and Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook saw his opportunity. By his own admission, he simply ...Keep reading

Read more: Ford: Horner deserves respect, but Mekies' engineering background an asset in F1 - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: F1 security ‘threatened fans with fines’ for trying to watch test, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, McLaren will join in F1's pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya today.

Read more: Round-up: F1 security ‘threatened fans with fines’ for trying to watch test, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Complicated but "doable" - Drivers issue early verdict on the F1 2026 cars - Motorsport.com

Other than a few short filming runs, day one of Barcelona's five-day shakedown was the first real opportunity for Formula 1 drivers to put the brand-new 2026 generation of cars to the test.
Seven of the 11 teams made it out on day one, with Williams forced to skip the week completely and Aston Martin scrambling to make it out for at least two of the three days allowed per team.
No reliable ...Keep reading

Read more: Complicated but "doable" - Drivers issue early verdict on the F1 2026 cars - Motorsport.com

What does Hamilton expect from his second year at Ferrari? - F1technical.net

Ferrari’s launch of its 2026 Formula One challenger on Friday marked the beginning of a radically new era for the Scuderia — and for Lewis Hamilton, who offered a candid reflection on the scale of the task ahead.

Read more: What does Hamilton expect from his second year at Ferrari? - F1technical.net

Round-up: ‘No point’ in engine compression rule if teams break it says Lowdon, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: ‘No point’ in engine compression rule if teams break it says Lowdon, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Connor Zilisch committed to NASCAR, but 'wouldn't say no' to future F1 shot - Motorsport.com

The 19-year-old Connor Zilisch is already a class winner in the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, winning on debut in LMP2 two years ago. This weekend, he is making his GTP debut with the Whelen Cadillac squad and having a blast s they contend for a podium spot.
But just a few weeks from now, he will embark on his first full-time season as NASCAR Cup driver, taking the wheel of the No. 88 Trackhouse ...Keep reading

Read more: Connor Zilisch committed to NASCAR, but 'wouldn't say no' to future F1 shot - Motorsport.com

Round-up: Haas’s new VF-26 completes first laps at Fiorano, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Haas’s new VF-26 completes first laps at Fiorano, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

What does Mekies expect from the first season of the Red Bull-Ford alliance? - F1technical.net

Red Bull ushered in the next chapter of its Formula 1 journey with the unveiling of its 2026 livery in Detroit, marking the beginning of a transformative period for the team both technically and strategically.

Read more: What does Mekies expect from the first season of the Red Bull-Ford alliance? - F1technical.net

Verstappen explains why he is enthusiastic for the team’s new look - F1technical.net

Four-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen explains why he is enthusiastic for Red Bull's RB22's new look, claiming that "blue is my favourite colour."

Read more: Verstappen explains why he is enthusiastic for the team’s new look - F1technical.net

McLaren signs reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli reserve driver - F1technical.net

Having joined the Woking-based F1 outfit last season after securing the Formula 2 title, becoming part of McLaren’s Driver Development Programme, Leonardo Fornaroli has been appointed as the British team's reserve driver for the upcoming season.

Read more: McLaren signs reigning Formula 2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli reserve driver - F1technical.net

Mercedes unveils W17 livery as new stripes draw mixed reaction ahead of 2026 F1 Season - Motorsport.com

The Mercedes Formula 1 team unveiled its W17 livery on 22 January, and the black and silver design has caught the attention of fans ahead of the 2026 season. 
The livery features a predominantly black design with the usual silver and Petronas turquoise accents. However, the Toto Wolff-led team has this time opted for a striped detail on the top of the sidepods.
"Looks sleek, and the nose on ...Keep reading

Read more: Mercedes unveils W17 livery as new stripes draw mixed reaction ahead of 2026 F1 Season - Motorsport.com

Norris relives Stewart’s 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Dressed to the nines at the Autosport Awards, Lando Norris stepped onto the red carpet as a Formula 1 world champion for the first time. But while it would have been easy for the Briton to wax lyrical about his performance this year, instead he reflected on a moment with racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart in 2013. 
Norris's rise in the world of racing from a young junior racer to a grand prix ...Keep reading

Read more: Norris relives Stewart’s 2013 prediction after becoming F1 world champion - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

“It doesn’t matter how good the car is”: Jackie Stewart on what makes Lando Norris a true champion - Motorsport.com

Three-time Formula 1 champion and motorsport legend Sir Jackie Stewart has offered his verdict on Lando Norris after the Briton secured his first drivers' title in 2025. 
Speaking at the Autosport Awards, where the McLaren driver was celebrated by the organisation, Sir Stewart was asked about how he rated Norris as a champion. 
“He’s a very stable young man,” he said. "First of all ...Keep reading

Read more: “It doesn’t matter how good the car is”: Jackie Stewart on what makes Lando Norris a true champion - Motorsport.com

Stroll: Honda partnership marks a “new chapter” as Aston Martin targets championships from 2026 - F1technical.net

Aston Martin’s long‑anticipated partnership with Honda took center stage in Japan as Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll outlined the team’s ambitions for the 2026 Formula One season and beyond.

Read more: Stroll: Honda partnership marks a “new chapter” as Aston Martin targets championships from 2026 - F1technical.net

Bearman: Haas’ 2026 livery launch “marks the start of the biggest changes F1 has ever seen” - F1technical.net

Ollie Bearman says the reveal of Haas’ 2026 Formula One livery is the moment the scale of the upcoming season truly hit him. As the American team presented the look of its radically new challenger, the 20‑year‑old reflected on a whirlwind off‑season, the uncertainty of a major regulation reset, and the confidence he carries into his second year in Formula One.

Read more: Bearman: Haas’ 2026 livery launch “marks the start of the biggest changes F1 has ever seen” - F1technical.net

Haas’ 2026 livery "marks the start of a completely new way of racing,” claims Ocon - F1technical.net

Esteban Ocon says the reveal of Haas’ 2026 Formula One livery is more than a cosmetic milestone — it represents the beginning of a fundamentally new era for both the team and the sport. As the American outfit prepares for the most dramatic regulation shift in decades, Ocon believes the new identity reflects the scale of the challenge ahead.

Read more: Haas’ 2026 livery "marks the start of a completely new way of racing,” claims Ocon - F1technical.net

'Fully legal!' - Cadillac chief backs Ferrari amid engine controversy - SkySports F1

Cadillac chief Graeme Lowdon says he is happy that Ferrari have provided his team with a "fully legal engine" amid a developing controversy over the new power units for the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Read more: 'Fully legal!' - Cadillac chief backs Ferrari amid engine controversy - SkySports F1

Round-up: “Horrible not knowing” how competitive Haas will be says Bearman, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: “Horrible not knowing” how competitive Haas will be says Bearman, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Honda 2026 F1 power unit launch: When and how to watch - Motorsport.com

Honda will unveil its 2026 power unit, which will be provided to the Aston Martin Formula 1 team in an exclusive partnership, in a separate event from the Silverstone outfit.
The event, which is being held in Tokyo, will officially kick-start the new partnership.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the event live.
When is the Honda 2026 F1 power unit launch?
20 January ...Keep reading

Read more: Honda 2026 F1 power unit launch: When and how to watch - Motorsport.com

The challenges facing Haas ahead of F1 2026 - Motorsport.com

Car launch season for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign is firmly under way after Red Bull and its sister outfit Racing Bulls revealed their liveries in Detroit on Thursday night.
Red Bull unveiled a refresh design incorporating new partner Ford’s blue, while Racing Bulls stuck to a predominantly white livery featuring black and blue accents.
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Read more: The challenges facing Haas ahead of F1 2026 - Motorsport.com

Round-up: Verstappen ‘hasn’t done many laps in the simulator’ on 2026 car, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Verstappen ‘hasn’t done many laps in the simulator’ on 2026 car, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

F1 boosted its grid to 11 teams by welcoming Cadillac – but does it still need more? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

The Formula 1 field has expanded to 22 cars across 11 teams for the 2026 season. But should it have even more?

Read more: F1 boosted its grid to 11 teams by welcoming Cadillac – but does it still need more? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Ferrari Completes First Fire‑Up of 2026 Formula One Power Unit - F1technical.net

Ferrari has taken a major step toward its 2026 Formula One campaign after successfully completing the first fire‑up of its all‑new power unit at Maranello. The ignition of the next‑generation engine marks one of the earliest and most significant milestones in the Scuderia’s preparation for the upcoming regulatory era.

Read more: Ferrari Completes First Fire‑Up of 2026 Formula One Power Unit - F1technical.net

Round-up: Liberty Media ‘wants to move Australia’s Moto GP race to Melbourne’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Ferrari fires up its new SF-26 for the first time.

Read more: Round-up: Liberty Media ‘wants to move Australia’s Moto GP race to Melbourne’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Caption Competition 285: Ricciardo returns to Red Bull | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Daniel Ricciardo reunited with Max Verstappen for a recent Red Bull publicity event. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?

Read more: Caption Competition 285: Ricciardo returns to Red Bull | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Round-up: Browning named Williams reserve, Sargeant joins Ford WEC team and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, a major management change at one of IndyCar's oldest races.

Read more: Round-up: Browning named Williams reserve, Sargeant joins Ford WEC team and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Alex Albon announces engagement to pro-golfer Lily Muni He in sweet post - Motorsport.com

Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon and his long-term partner Lily Muni He are engaged.
The couple have been together since 2019, having met on social media after taking an interest in each other's sports - F1 and golf. "He’s a really funny person," golfer Muni He told Golfweek in 2021. "I think when we first met, British humour is slightly different. It took me a while to catch ...Keep reading

Read more: Alex Albon announces engagement to pro-golfer Lily Muni He in sweet post - Motorsport.com

Red Bull responds to "noise" about F1 engine trick: "Confident that it's legal" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Red Bull is certain the compression ratio of its 2026 Formula 1 engine is within the regulations, as Red Bull Powertrains director Ben Hodgkinson says the recent controversy is "a lot of noise about nothing".
With Red Bull’s season launch in Detroit, the partnership between Red Bull Powertrains and Ford is officially being kicked off, although in practice work on the engine project has ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull responds to "noise" about F1 engine trick: "Confident that it's legal" - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: F2 champion Fornaroli becomes McLaren’s reserve driver, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: F2 champion Fornaroli becomes McLaren’s reserve driver, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Verstappen says he would “certainly not” have obeyed orders McLaren gave Piastri | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Oscar Piastri should not have obeyed McLaren's order to let his team mate pass him while he was "in the middle of the title fight", says Max Verstappen.

Read more: Verstappen says he would “certainly not” have obeyed orders McLaren gave Piastri | Formula 1 - RaceFans

What to expect from F1's early launch season after huge rules reset - SkySports F1

The New Year may be just two weeks old but Formula 1 teams' preparations for the 2026 season are poised to kick off on Thursday night when the Red Bull teams launch their engine partnership with Ford by showing off their latest liveries in Detroit.

Read more: What to expect from F1's early launch season after huge rules reset - SkySports F1

Round-up: Cadillac spent ‘over $20m per month’ before securing F1 entry, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Cadillac spent ‘over $20m per month’ before securing F1 entry, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Carlos Sainz opens registrations for CS55 Racing Karting Academy as it returns for third year - Motorsport.com

Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has confirmed that the CS55 Racing Karting Academy is returning for 2026 and that registrations are now open.
Sainz founded the CS55 Racing Karting Academy in 2024 with the aim of being the first step on the Spanish karting ladder for six to eight-year-olds. 2026 will see the academy, which works in partnership with Real Federación Española de ...Keep reading

Read more: Carlos Sainz opens registrations for CS55 Racing Karting Academy as it returns for third year - Motorsport.com

MotoGP Confirms 2026 Season Launch in Kuala Lumpur - F1technical.net

MotoGP will begin its 2026 campaign with a landmark celebration in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, as the Malaysian capital prepares to host the championship’s official season launch for the first time.

Read more: MotoGP Confirms 2026 Season Launch in Kuala Lumpur - F1technical.net

Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A F1 car heads to auction with €3-5million estimate - Motorsport.com

Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A Formula 1 car, driven and owned by the former driver, has been put up for auction with no reserve and an estimate of €3million-€5million.
Alesi was given the car by Ferrari at the end of the 1992 season and he has kept it on display in his villa ever since. “The car had been serviced, I did two laps of the track at Fiorano and then came back into the pits ...Keep reading

Read more: Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A F1 car heads to auction with €3-5million estimate - Motorsport.com

'No need to always be negative' - F1 chief Domenicali wants 'strong' Ferrari - SkySports F1

Formula 1 chief Stefano Domenicali says Ferrari "need to have a plan" and the "right energy" for the new 2026 F1 season.

Read more: 'No need to always be negative' - F1 chief Domenicali wants 'strong' Ferrari - SkySports F1

Formula E: Why did Citroen replace Maserati in Formula E? - F1technical.net

On the back of their maiden Formula E victory, F1Technical's senior writer, Balazs Szabo, reflects on the decision that led Stellantis to make a key change to its portfolio, swapping Maserati for Citroën in the all-electric single-seater series.

Read more: Formula E: Why did Citroen replace Maserati in Formula E? - F1technical.net

Nico Rosberg closes $100m fund as he thanks F1 lessons for incredible VC performance - Motorsport.com

Nico Rosberg's venture capital firm, Rosberg Ventures, has now shot beyond $200million in assets under management after it closed a $100million deal for its third fund.
On the announcement of the fund's close, the German-born racer posted the following on LinkedIn. 
"We’ve just closed our $100m Fund III at Rosberg Ventures, oversubscribed with unprecedented demand, and capped allocations ...Keep reading

Read more: Nico Rosberg closes $100m fund as he thanks F1 lessons for incredible VC performance - Motorsport.com

Pierre Gasly on losing Anthoine Hubert: 'It took me years to process' - Motorsport.com

Pierre Gasly has opened up about his friendship with Anthoine Hubert and how he has dealt with grief since his death in 2019.
Gasly and Hubert grew up karting together and formed a strong friendship as they rose through the racing ranks.
"We were part of that programme from 10 to 15 years old," he told F1.com during an appearance on the Off The Grid series with Lawrence Barretto. "It was 15 ...Keep reading

Read more: Pierre Gasly on losing Anthoine Hubert: 'It took me years to process' - Motorsport.com

McLaren confirms Lando Norris won't follow Mika Hakkinen's Woking celebration tradition - Motorsport.com

2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris will not take part in any celebration events near McLaren's headquarters in Woking.
Norris's 2025 championship marked the first time a McLaren driver had clinched the drivers' title since Mika Hakkinen in 1998. While the Finnish driver celebrated the moment by driving an F1 car around the streets of Woking, McLaren has confirmed that with the preparations ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren confirms Lando Norris won't follow Mika Hakkinen's Woking celebration tradition - Motorsport.com

Why Alpine believes key lessons from 2025 can pay off with Mercedes power - Motorsport.com

In many respects, 2025 has been a frustrating year for Alpine. The team decided early on to shift its full focus to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations and therefore to virtually abandon the development of the A525.
Alpine admitted it was surprised by some of its rivals, who continued to introduce upgrades even late in the season. That, combined with a Renault engine that was still lacking some ...Keep reading

Read more: Why Alpine believes key lessons from 2025 can pay off with Mercedes power - Motorsport.com

Alonso to retire? Horner to return? Give your views on these 10 F1 predictions for 2026 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Will Ferrari rebound? Is Isack Hadjar going to prove a more successful team mate for Max Verstappen? Give your verdict on these 10 predictions for 2026.

Read more: Alonso to retire? Horner to return? Give your views on these 10 F1 predictions for 2026 | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Round-up: New details emerge in dispute over Moss inheritance, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: New details emerge in dispute over Moss inheritance, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Pierre Gasly eyes future career in fashion: "Definitely going to get into this world" - Motorsport.com

Pierre Gasly has hinted at a future career move into the fashion industry. 
The Alpine Formula 1 driver has often shown his interest in fashion in the paddock, but in an interview on F1's Off The Grid series with Lawrence Barretto, Gasly has shared how his motivation to expand his career into the industry has grown after moving to Milan.
"I'm definitely going to get into this world at some ...Keep reading

Read more: Pierre Gasly eyes future career in fashion: "Definitely going to get into this world" - Motorsport.com

Ferrari confirms the name of its 2026 F1 car ahead of the major technical reset - F1technical.net

Just two weeks ahead of its reveal, Ferrari has confirmed that its 2026 Formula One challenger will be referred to as the SF‑26, continuing the team’s established naming convention.

Read more: Ferrari confirms the name of its 2026 F1 car ahead of the major technical reset - F1technical.net

Caption Competition 284: Bortoleto and his manager look ahead | Caption Competition - RaceFans

What did Gabriel Bortoleto point out to his manager Fernando Alonso in this picture? Share your funniest suggestion for a caption.

Read more: Caption Competition 284: Bortoleto and his manager look ahead | Caption Competition - RaceFans

How have current teams evolved over the decades? - F1technical.net

Four of the current ten teams have maintained their original identity over the years, while the rest of the grid has gone through significant changes. F1Technical’s lead journalist Balazs Szabo delivers a quick history review.

Read more: How have current teams evolved over the decades? - F1technical.net

Round-up: Audi are first to run new Formula 1 car for 2026 season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Audi are first to run new Formula 1 car for 2026 season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

TECH: How does the fire extinguisher work in an F1 car? - F1technical.net

Fire is one of the most serious hazards in Formula One. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo explains how the highly engineered onboard fire‑suppression system works inside the F1 car.

Read more: TECH: How does the fire extinguisher work in an F1 car? - F1technical.net

F1 EXPLAINED: How does the FIA create regulatory aerodynamic concepts with Siemens? - F1technical.net

Having recently named Siemens its "Official Digital Twin Sponsor," Formula One's governing body, the FIA has explained how the company provides tools that contribute to the development of next‑generation race car regulations.

Read more: F1 EXPLAINED: How does the FIA create regulatory aerodynamic concepts with Siemens? - F1technical.net

Round-up: Sutil ‘blackmailed by Wagner Group’ over €17m supercars, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Kalle Rovanpera will make his single-seater racing debut this weekend.

Read more: Round-up: Sutil ‘blackmailed by Wagner Group’ over €17m supercars, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Why an important part of F1's 2026 rules is still a work in progress - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

At the end of this month, the first collective test with 2026 machinery will take place in Barcelona. Logically, much of the 2026 rulebook has been finalised, but the FIA has deliberately left several aspects somewhat open. According to Nikolas Tombazis, those are the “levers” that the governing body can play with if the on-track picture is unsatisfactory in any way.
One of the elements ...Keep reading

Read more: Why an important part of F1's 2026 rules is still a work in progress - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

F1MATHS: Why Monza’s First Chicane Remains One of Formula 1’s Most Brutal Braking Zones? - F1technical.net

The Variante del Rettifilo, better known as Monza’s first chicane, continues to stand out as one of the most demanding braking zones in Formula 1. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo explains why this very corner still stands out in Formula One.

Read more: F1MATHS: Why Monza’s First Chicane Remains One of Formula 1’s Most Brutal Braking Zones? - F1technical.net

Round-up: Hamilton finding “inner peace” after “very draining” season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, IMSA joins WEC in banning competitors from discussing the Balance of Performance.

Read more: Round-up: Hamilton finding “inner peace” after “very draining” season, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

David Coulthard points to clues that Lewis Hamilton is not at his peak anymore - Motorsport.com

David Coulthard has pointed to the clues that Lewis Hamilton may not be at his peak anymore, as the former Formula 1 driver chose Max Verstappen over the seven-time champion as his greatest world champion.
Coulthard was tasked with choosing his top F1 champion during an episode of The Red Flags Podcast. As he whittled down the list, which included drivers such as Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, Juan ...Keep reading

Read more: David Coulthard points to clues that Lewis Hamilton is not at his peak anymore - Motorsport.com

Happy Birthday Lewis Hamilton! | All NINE of his record-breaking British GP wins - SkySports F1

To celebrate his birthday, look back at all of Lewis Hamilton's record-breaking nine British Grand Prix wins at Silverstone for McLaren and Mercedes.

Read more: Happy Birthday Lewis Hamilton! | All NINE of his record-breaking British GP wins - SkySports F1

Round-up: Ferrari claim WEC rivals kept BoP because it makes a good “excuse”, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Ferrari claim WEC rivals kept BoP because it makes a good “excuse”, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

New Michael Schumacher Ferrari LEGO Icons set revealed ahead of release - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 fans should be ready to add another LEGO Icons set to their shelves as details of a Michael Schumacher Ferrari F2004 set have leaked ahead of its release.
The LEGO Icons F1 sets include an F1 car, which is roughly 30 centimetres in length, along with the corresponding driver. Others in the collection include Nigel Mansell and the Williams Racing FW14B, and Ayrton Senna and the ...Keep reading

Read more: New Michael Schumacher Ferrari LEGO Icons set revealed ahead of release - Motorsport.com

Sergio Perez: 'If I was faster than Max Verstappen, it was a problem' at Red Bull - Motorsport.com

Sergio Perez has reflected on his time at Red Bull and the difficulties of driving alongside four-time champion Max Verstappen.
The Mexican driver joined the Milton Keynes outfit in 2021 after stints with Force India/Racing Point, McLaren and Sauber. While he started off as a strong second driver beside the Dutchman, with a fourth-place finish in the drivers' championship in his first year with ...Keep reading

Read more: Sergio Perez: 'If I was faster than Max Verstappen, it was a problem' at Red Bull - Motorsport.com

Round-up: Horner told Perez ‘this project was created for Max’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Horner told Perez ‘this project was created for Max’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

"Verstappen is very straightforward, blunt and honest" claims Lambiase - F1technical.net

Having fractionally missed out on his fifth F1 world title, Max Verstappen is "very straightforward, blunt and honest" according to his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase.

Read more: "Verstappen is very straightforward, blunt and honest" claims Lambiase - F1technical.net

Explained: F1 2026's new terminology and technology - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

A sense of trepidation accosts the arrival of Formula 1's incoming cycle of regulations. While the birth of F1's 2026 generation has been admittedly problematic, with genuine concerns raised throughout the development of the new rules, many have tended to err on the side of caution in their predictions.
Of course, the landscape will change and it'll be a very different F1 that we need to get ...Keep reading

Read more: Explained: F1 2026's new terminology and technology - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: Verstappen ‘never thought about the title for the first 15 rounds’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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How team bosses, drivers, Motorsport and fans ranked the top 10 F1 drivers from 2025 - Motorsport.com

Max Verstappen has emerged as the best Formula 1 driver from the 2025 season, according to team principals, drivers themselves, as well as Motorsport, Autosport and their readers.
All current team bosses and racers were asked by F1 to submit their top 10s, applying the 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1 points system to create separate standings. No representative from Red Bull and Ferrari took part in ...Keep reading

Read more: How team bosses, drivers, Motorsport and fans ranked the top 10 F1 drivers from 2025 - Motorsport.com

Which Formula 1 team has the best driver line-up for 2026? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

For the first time in a decade, 11 pairs of drivers will embark on the new Formula 1 season. But which team has the strongest pairing?

Read more: Which Formula 1 team has the best driver line-up for 2026? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Round-up: Piastri can look back on 2022 Alpine row ‘with some laughs now’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Piastri can look back on 2022 Alpine row ‘with some laughs now’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Oscar Piastri reflects on controversial Alpine F1 contract saga - Motorsport.com

Oscar Piastri has reflected on the contractual saga that occurred in mid-2022, when he signed a McLaren Formula 1 deal as an Alpine junior.
Piastri joined the Renault Sport Academy, as it was then called, for the 2020 season after narrowly clinching the Formula Renault Eurocup title.
The Australian went on to win the F3 and F2 championships as a rookie, but had to spend 2022 on the sidelines ...Keep reading

Read more: Oscar Piastri reflects on controversial Alpine F1 contract saga - Motorsport.com

Caption Competition 283: Happier days ahead at Ferrari | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Can you come up with the best caption for this picture of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, Frederic Vasseur and Charles Leclerc?

Read more: Caption Competition 283: Happier days ahead at Ferrari | Caption Competition - RaceFans

Round-up: F1 evaluating ‘a number of prospects’ for a race in Africa, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1MATHS: How does FIA's Formula E steering damper work? - F1technical.net

The FIA introduced a new steering damper in the Formula E series, which should prevent the re-occurrence of recent hand injuries that happened in the all-electric championship.

Read more: F1MATHS: How does FIA's Formula E steering damper work? - F1technical.net

Vettel reveals advice he gave to Hamilton for Ferrari switch - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Sebastian Vettel has given insight into the advice he gave Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Briton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Vettel raced for the Scuderia from 2015 to 2020, becoming its third-most successful driver in terms of grand prix victories, though he was twice beaten to the title by Hamilton.
The German, who previously competed for Faenza-based outfit Toro Rosso ...Keep reading

Read more: Vettel reveals advice he gave to Hamilton for Ferrari switch - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

‘We ended up with a camel’: Symonds blames FIA for compromised 2026 F1 engine rules | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Former Formula 1 technical director Pat Symonds is unhappy with the new 2026 power units and blames the FIA for compromising the regulations.

Read more: ‘We ended up with a camel’: Symonds blames FIA for compromised 2026 F1 engine rules | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Round-up: Schumacher’s maiden race-winning F1 car on sale for first time, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, IndyCar's new officiating team meets for the first time.

Read more: Round-up: Schumacher’s maiden race-winning F1 car on sale for first time, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

What’s changing in Formula 1 for 2026: Your guide to the new season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Formula 1 is heading into a year of upheaval: new engines and chassis, a new team and a new circuit - and it all kicks off earlier than usual. Here's all the information you need.

Read more: What’s changing in Formula 1 for 2026: Your guide to the new season | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Ones to watch in 2026: Rogers, Greaves, Itamua, Woad and more - SkySports F1

Which sports stars will shine in 2026?

Read more: Ones to watch in 2026: Rogers, Greaves, Itamua, Woad and more - SkySports F1