'I'm taking my time' - Verstappen on F1 future after rule 'tickle' - SkySports F1

Max Verstappen says he is taking his time over deciding his future in Formula 1 after the Red Bull driver revealed he is considering quitting the sport.

Read more: 'I'm taking my time' - Verstappen on F1 future after rule 'tickle' - SkySports F1

George Russell urged not to panic if Kimi Antonelli wins Mercedes battle in Miami - Motorsport.com

George Russell has been urged to remain calm if his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli beats him again at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. 
Russell has found himself trailing his young Italian team-mate by nine points after the first three rounds of the season. While the Briton remains a favourite for the title, Antonelli is clearly posing a threat.
The 28-year-old driver started the season ...Keep reading

Read more: George Russell urged not to panic if Kimi Antonelli wins Mercedes battle in Miami - Motorsport.com

TECH REVIEW: How has Ferrari upgraded its 2026 car so far? - F1technical.net

The opening phase of the 2026 Formula One season has been unusual, shaped by the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix and a resulting five‑week gap before the championship resumes in Miami.

Read more: TECH REVIEW: How has Ferrari upgraded its 2026 car so far? - F1technical.net

Round-up: Verstappen not concerned by “tiny part” of Red Bull staff leaving, says Mekies | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Verstappen not concerned by “tiny part” of Red Bull staff leaving, says Mekies | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Martin Brundle says Miami GP tweaks could “relaunch” 2026 F1 season - Motorsport.com

Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Martin Brundle has backed the regulation refinements that have been introduced for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, claiming that the tweaks will improve the racing, but more changes will likely be needed in the future.
With the changes coming after just three rounds of the season and after a five-week break in April, Brundle argued that the alterations could somewhat ...Keep reading

Read more: Martin Brundle says Miami GP tweaks could “relaunch” 2026 F1 season - Motorsport.com

Colton Herta "super excited" for Cadillac FP1 debut as F1 dream edges closer - Motorsport.com

Colton Herta has shared his excitement for his upcoming outing in a Formula 1 practice session with Cadillac. 
The American team recently confirmed its free practice programme for the 26-year-old, who will take part in four FP1 sessions, starting with Barcelona.
Herta signed with Cadillac as its test driver for 2026 alongside a move to Formula 2 as he works towards his goal of racing in ...Keep reading

Read more: Colton Herta "super excited" for Cadillac FP1 debut as F1 dream edges closer - Motorsport.com

Formula E unleashes GEN4: the fastest, most advanced electric race car ever built - F1technical.net

Formula E and the FIA have officially ushered in a new era for electric motorsport with the first public on‑track demonstration of the all‑new GEN4 race car at Circuit Paul Ricard.

Read more: Formula E unleashes GEN4: the fastest, most advanced electric race car ever built - F1technical.net

Isack Hadjar admits Red Bull F1 promotion still feels "weird" - Motorsport.com

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Isack Hadjar is "still pinching" himself after earning a drive with one of the top teams in the championship.
After impressing during his rookie season with Racing Bulls, Hadjar earned the promotion to become four-time champion Max Verstappen's team-mate. While the Milton Keynes outfit has struggled in recent years to find a team-mate for the Dutchman who is able to ...Keep reading

Read more: Isack Hadjar admits Red Bull F1 promotion still feels "weird" - Motorsport.com

Valtteri Bottas’s first race-used Cadillac F1 helmet goes up for auction - Motorsport.com

Valtteri Bottas's first race-used Cadillac Formula 1 helmet will go up for auction with F1 Authentics, operated by Memento Exclusives.
The Finnish driver wore the helmet at the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, his first race as a Cadillac F1 driver after the American outfit joined the grid as the 11th team this year. 
The helmet features a black and electric blue design and, while ...Keep reading

Read more: Valtteri Bottas’s first race-used Cadillac F1 helmet goes up for auction - Motorsport.com

Sebastian Vettel achieves ambitious London Marathon target in charity run - Motorsport.com

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel completed the 2026 London Marathon in under three hours.
The German driver joined F1 journalist Tom Clarkson in running the London Marathon to raise money for the Grand Prix Trust and the Brain & Spine Foundation. 
The Grand Prix Trust, which was founded by Sir Jackie Stewart in the 1980s, works to support those in the F1 community who need ...Keep reading

Read more: Sebastian Vettel achieves ambitious London Marathon target in charity run - Motorsport.com

Fernando Alonso issues clear F1 retirement message - Motorsport.com

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has shared an update on his future in the series, claiming that he is still motivated and that he hopes this is not his final season.
At 44 years old, Alonso is the oldest driver on the current grid. He made his F1 debut at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix and has driven for teams such as Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari and Alpine. Now, the Spaniard ...Keep reading

Read more: Fernando Alonso issues clear F1 retirement message - Motorsport.com

Colton Herta explains why Cadillac F1 move was an ‘easy’ decision - Motorsport.com

Cadillac Formula 1 test driver Colton Herta has opened up about leaving his career in the IndyCar Series to pursue his goal of driving in F1 one day, saying that the opportunity with the American outfit was too good to turn down.
The American driver, who is currently racing in Formula 2 alongside his test driver duties at Cadillac, had previously been involved in talks with Sauber and ...Keep reading

Read more: Colton Herta explains why Cadillac F1 move was an ‘easy’ decision - Motorsport.com

McLaren: F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

While it's hoped that the tweaks agreed on between the FIA and Formula 1's teams for Miami should reduce some of the more troublesome elements of the 2026 regulations, the door is not closed on the potential for hardware changes for the new powertrains.
The reduction in energy harvesting and extension of super clipping to 350kW should minimise some of the more visual quirks of the 2026-spec ...Keep reading

Read more: McLaren: F1 in conversation over future engine hardware tweaks - Autosport.com - Formula 1 - Stories

Round-up: Norris expects Verstappen won’t quit Formula 1 over rules, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Norris expects Verstappen won’t quit Formula 1 over rules, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

James Vowles names the qualities that make Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz stand out at Williams - Motorsport.com

Williams team principal James Vowles has revealed why he rates his driver line-up of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz so highly.
Albon joined Williams in 2022, and Sainz signed with the Grove outfit for 2025 after being replaced at Ferrari by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. 
During an interview with Frankie Langan, Vowles praised the two drivers' lack of ego and drive to put the goals of ...Keep reading

Read more: James Vowles names the qualities that make Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz stand out at Williams - Motorsport.com

Round-up: McNish takes racing director role at Audi after Wheatley exit, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: McNish takes racing director role at Audi after Wheatley exit, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve set for 2026 Goodwood Revival showdown in Jaguar E-types - Motorsport.com

Formula 1 champions Jacques Villeneuve and Jenson Button are set to go head-to-head in the RAC TT Celebration at the 2026 Goodwood Revival.
Both the 1997 and 2009 champions, who were previously team-mates at British American Racing (BAR) Honda in 2003, will get behind the wheel of Jaguar E-types - Button in his ‘CUT 8’ E-type and Villeneuve in the 'CUT 7’ E-type.
Button will return to ...Keep reading

Read more: Jenson Button and Jacques Villeneuve set for 2026 Goodwood Revival showdown in Jaguar E-types - Motorsport.com

Round-up: McLaren to introduce revamped car at next race, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: McLaren to introduce revamped car at next race, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer believes Charles Leclerc should be at the top of Red Bull's wishlist if four-time champion Max Verstappen were to leave.
The Dutchman has openly criticised the new regulations, which were introduced in 2026, initially describing them as "Formula E on steroids". While tweaks to the regulations are being introduced, Verstappen has admitted that he is ...Keep reading

Read more: Jolyon Palmer names ideal Max Verstappen replacement at Red Bull if he leaves - Motorsport.com

Norris: Verstappen will stay in F1 longer than people say - SkySports F1

Lando Norris says Max Verstappen would be missed by fellow drivers and Formula 1 as a whole were the four-time world champion to walk away from the sport - but believes the Dutchman will "stay longer than people say".

Read more: Norris: Verstappen will stay in F1 longer than people say - SkySports F1

2026 F1 Draft: Who would each team take first to start their future? - Motorsport.com

We're here to strip Formula 1 back to zero. No contracts, no politics, no legacy seats: just 11 teams and a clean board of drivers aged 22 and under. This is, ultimately, a long-term play. Not who wins next Sunday, but who shapes the next decade.
Raw pace matters, but so does trajectory, adaptability, and the kind of ceiling that can anchor a team through multiple regulation ...Keep reading

Read more: 2026 F1 Draft: Who would each team take first to start their future? - Motorsport.com

F1MATHS: What can we expect from ADUO based on the estimated performance? - F1technical.net

Formula One’s 2026 regulatory cycle was always going to be a seismic shift, but few expected the competitive picture to become so politically charged so quickly.

Read more: F1MATHS: What can we expect from ADUO based on the estimated performance? - F1technical.net

Wolff urges FIA to prevent engine upgrades altering F1 pecking order - SkySports F1

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has urged the FIA to ensure rules allowing power unit manufacturers to develop their engines during the 2026 season don’t interfere with Formula 1’s pecking order.

Read more: Wolff urges FIA to prevent engine upgrades altering F1 pecking order - SkySports F1

Round-up: Formula E claims new Gen 4 car will slash lap times by 10 seconds, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Formula E claims new Gen 4 car will slash lap times by 10 seconds, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

The F1 Show: What impact will rule changes have from Miami GP? - SkySports F1

Read more: The F1 Show: What impact will rule changes have from Miami GP? - SkySports F1

"The more you run, the more you learn" - how F1's break is impacting Ferrari - Motorsport.com

Formula 1's teams and fans were forced into a five-week break after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudia Arabian grands prix due to the conflict in the Middle East. But while fans were left twiddling their thumbs and wondering what to fill their weekends with, the teams never stopped. 
As teams rush to bring upgrades to their cars ahead of the next race in Miami, and prepare to adapt to ...Keep reading

Read more: "The more you run, the more you learn" - how F1's break is impacting Ferrari - Motorsport.com

Red Bull's difficult start and 1976 cars compared with 2026 - F1 Q&A - BBC Sport

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.

Read more: Red Bull's difficult start and 1976 cars compared with 2026 - F1 Q&A - BBC Sport

Round-up: Wolff ‘not enjoying’ seeing Antonelli compared to Senna, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Wolff ‘not enjoying’ seeing Antonelli compared to Senna, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

McIlroy and Norris among winners at Laureus World Sport Awards - SkySports F1

Rory McIlroy and Lando Norris were among the winners on star-studded night at the prestigious Laureus World Sport Awards on Monday.

Read more: McIlroy and Norris among winners at Laureus World Sport Awards - SkySports F1

James Vowles explains why he chose Williams over three other F1 team offers - Motorsport.com

James Vowles has revealed why he chose to sign with Williams as team principal over other opportunities. 
The Briton joined Williams as team principal in 2023 after serving as chief strategist of Brawn GP in 2009 and remaining with the team when it was bought by Mercedes. He was promoted from chief strategist to motorsport strategy director in 2019 and was seen as a potential successor to team ...Keep reading

Read more: James Vowles explains why he chose Williams over three other F1 team offers - Motorsport.com

George Russell returns to karting roots with Toto and Susie Wolff during F1 break - Motorsport.com

Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has taken a trip down memory lane, returning to his early karting roots to support the next generation of motorsport talent, including Jack Wolff.
Russell joined his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff to watch their son at South Garda Karting. 
"Same track, 23 years later! Very cool to be back at the kart track ...Keep reading

Read more: George Russell returns to karting roots with Toto and Susie Wolff during F1 break - Motorsport.com

Round-up: Pin makes Formula 1 test debut for Mercedes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Pin makes Formula 1 test debut for Mercedes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race - BBC Sport

Racing driver Juha Miettinen dies following a seven-car crash during the qualifiers for a race in Germany.

Read more: Miettinen dies in seven-car crash during Nurburgring race - BBC Sport

Red Bull faces "awkward" Gianpiero Lambiase dilemma ahead of McLaren move, says David Coulthard - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes Red Bull will inevitably be forced to place Max Verstappen's departing race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase on gardening leave to protect highly sensitive future car developments.
Lambiase, affectionately known as GP, has signed to join McLaren in 2028 as chief racing officer. While the move will come when his current contract with Red Bull expires ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull faces "awkward" Gianpiero Lambiase dilemma ahead of McLaren move, says David Coulthard - Motorsport.com

Ollie Bearman opens up on Lewis Hamilton’s message after Ferrari F1 debut - Motorsport.com

Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has revealed that Lewis Hamilton was one of the first people to reach out to the Briton after he made his F1 debut with Ferrari at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 
Bearman was brought in at the last minute to stand in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari for the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after the Spanish driver was taken ill with appendicitis. He impressed ...Keep reading

Read more: Ollie Bearman opens up on Lewis Hamilton’s message after Ferrari F1 debut - Motorsport.com

'This isn't a case of giving up' - Norris reveals McLaren's title game plan - SkySports F1

Lando Norris believes McLaren can still "push hard" to defend their world titles when the F1 season resumes from the Miami Grand Prix, despite Mercedes and Ferrari's superior starts to the sport's new era.

Read more: 'This isn't a case of giving up' - Norris reveals McLaren's title game plan - SkySports F1

Round-up: Colapinto ignored pre-race warning with “dangerous” move says Bearman | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Colapinto ignored pre-race warning with “dangerous” move says Bearman | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Max Verstappen’s GT3 rise praised by F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander - Motorsport.com

Formula 1's safety car driver Bernd Maylander has praised Max Verstappen for his foray into GT racing, revealing that he is eagerly watching the four-time F1 champion's endurance arc.
Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Maylander, who is a former winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours, shared his enthusiasm for Verstappen's recent outings in Mercedes GT3 machinery at the legendary German ...Keep reading

Read more: Max Verstappen’s GT3 rise praised by F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander - Motorsport.com

Cadillac F1 announces free Miami fan experience for 2026 grand prix weekend - Motorsport.com

Cadillac has announced its plans to take over Miami's Design District ahead of its maiden home grand prix, with a fan space it is branding the 'Cadillac Formula 1 Team Miami Headquarters'.
Running from 2-3 May during the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend, the American outfit will transform Jungle Plaza into its own fan hub, which will be free to enter.
The two-day event will feature racing ...Keep reading

Read more: Cadillac F1 announces free Miami fan experience for 2026 grand prix weekend - Motorsport.com

The crashes F1 is trying to prevent may be rare – but the danger is obvious | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Formula 1 is taking the implications of Oliver Bearman's Suzuka crash seriously. It could have easily have been much more dangerous.

Read more: The crashes F1 is trying to prevent may be rare – but the danger is obvious | Formula 1 - RaceFans

'They need a big-name signing!' - Red Bull urged to stop 'brain drain' - SkySports F1

Red Bull need to make a "big-name signing" from elsewhere on the Formula 1 grid to start turning the tide of rivals hiring their senior figures, says Sky Sports F1's Karun Chandhok.

Read more: 'They need a big-name signing!' - Red Bull urged to stop 'brain drain' - SkySports F1

Round-up: Colapinto tests at Silverstone, Norris and Antonelli at Nurburgring, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Colapinto tests at Silverstone, Norris and Antonelli at Nurburgring, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Round-up: Verstappen and Norris right to criticise F1 says Mansell, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Verstappen and Norris right to criticise F1 says Mansell, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

David Coulthard says modern F1 drivers have lost 'anger, hunger and fight' of past eras - Motorsport.com

13-time Formula 1 grand prix winner David Coulthard believes the current generation of drivers has lost the raw "anger and hunger" that defined the sport's more dangerous eras.
Having raced in the championship from 1994 to 2008, Coulthard reflected on the contrasts between his own time competing and the modern era. 
"My generation, we raced in all weather conditions. You couldn't see, you ...Keep reading

Read more: David Coulthard says modern F1 drivers have lost 'anger, hunger and fight' of past eras - Motorsport.com

Red Bull gives fans the chance to win a signed replica Max Verstappen race suit - Motorsport.com

Red Bull has given Formula 1 fans the opportunity to win a framed replica of Max Verstappen's 2026 race suit, signed by the four-time champion.
The Milton Keynes outfit has kept it simple for fans to enter. To be in with a chance of winning the memorabilia, fans have to sign up to MyPaddock, the team's exclusive loyalty programme, and answer one question.
Fans have already shared their ...Keep reading

Read more: Red Bull gives fans the chance to win a signed replica Max Verstappen race suit - Motorsport.com

Michael Schumacher’s greatest quality at Mercedes revealed by former reserve driver - Motorsport.com

Formula E veteran Sam Bird has offered a glimpse into his time working with Michael Schumacher at Mercedes.
Serving as a Formula 1 reserve driver at the Brackley outfit in 2010, Bird had a front-row seat to the comeback of the seven-time champion. Bird believed that the German driver's greatest strength was how he worked with people. 
"Michael, firstly, what a guy," Bird told Lucas ...Keep reading

Read more: Michael Schumacher’s greatest quality at Mercedes revealed by former reserve driver - Motorsport.com

Oscar Piastri details 2025 mindset change - Motorsport.com

McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has explained how his mindset changed in 2025 as he fought his team-mate Lando Norris for the championship title.
In his third season in F1, the Australian driver managed a third-place finish overall with seven grand prix wins and nine grand prix podium finishes. In comparison, he finished fourth in 2024 with two grand prix wins and six grand prix ...Keep reading

Read more: Oscar Piastri details 2025 mindset change - Motorsport.com

Stella confident the MCL40 has “very high Ppotential” as McLaren targets 2026 breakthrough - F1technical.net

McLaren’s start to the 2026 Formula 1 season has been solid rather than spectacular, but team principal Andrea Stella believes the MCL40 has the ingredients to become a race‑winning car as the year unfolds.

Read more: Stella confident the MCL40 has “very high Ppotential” as McLaren targets 2026 breakthrough - F1technical.net

Round-up: Marko to return to F1 as Red Bull Ring ambassador, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Lance Stroll's car finished 48th on his GT racing debut after his team mates collected multiple penalties.

Read more: Round-up: Marko to return to F1 as Red Bull Ring ambassador, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Leclerc identifies Ferrari’s “clear weakness” amid crucial Miami break - F1technical.net

Ferrari left Suzuka with a solid points haul but also with a clear sense of where it stands in the early phase of Formula 1’s radically new 2026 era. And according to Charles Leclerc, the team’s priorities for the long five‑week break before Miami are obvious—if not immediately solvable.

Read more: Leclerc identifies Ferrari’s “clear weakness” amid crucial Miami break - F1technical.net

Is Formula 1’s double race cancellation a blessing in disguise? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Today should have been the Bahrain Grand Prix. Instead F1 has a five-week 'spring break'. Is the loss of two races a disappointment?

Read more: Is Formula 1’s double race cancellation a blessing in disguise? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Round-up: Madring ‘on schedule’ to hold first Formula 1 race in September, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Madring ‘on schedule’ to hold first Formula 1 race in September, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Analysis: Red Bull’s 2026 F1 pace is its slowest since 2015 - Motorsport.com

Red Bull’s start to the new Formula 1 regulations has been anything but encouraging.
Internally, it was already clear that the project could get off to a bumpy start – after all, it is the first time in the team’s history that it is building its own engine – but the scale of the current struggles likely has taken many by surprise.
With just 16 points from the first three race ...Keep reading

Read more: Analysis: Red Bull’s 2026 F1 pace is its slowest since 2015 - Motorsport.com

Todt admits Schumacher crashed on purpose – but did it really cost him two titles? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has reversed his stance on one of Michael Schumacher's most controversial moves. But did it really cost him a championship?

Read more: Todt admits Schumacher crashed on purpose – but did it really cost him two titles? | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Antonelli opens up on growth, control, and closing the Gap to Russell - F1technical.net

Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s second Formula One victory — earned with poise at the Japanese Grand Prix — felt like more than a milestone. It was a statement of intent from a driver who has not only survived the turbulence of his rookie season but has begun to turn those lessons into competitive steel.

Read more: Antonelli opens up on growth, control, and closing the Gap to Russell - F1technical.net

Round-up: Coulthard ‘surprised’ FIA didn’t act when Verstappen threw journalist out, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Coulthard ‘surprised’ FIA didn’t act when Verstappen threw journalist out, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Formula 2 announces changes to the calendar after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah rounds - F1technical.net

FIA Formula 2 has announced significant changes to its 2026 calendar, confirming that Miami and Montreal will host Rounds 2 and 3 of the championship in May.

Read more: Formula 2 announces changes to the calendar after the cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah rounds - F1technical.net

Round-up: ‘Closing speeds and driver satisfaction’ are priorities for F1 rules changes | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: ‘Closing speeds and driver satisfaction’ are priorities for F1 rules changes | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

How will Williams strenghten its structure with an engineer from Mercedes? - F1technical.net

Williams has strengthened its technical leadership with the appointment of former Mercedes senior engineer Dan Milner as Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology, marking a significant addition to the Grove team’s ongoing rebuild.

Read more: How will Williams strenghten its structure with an engineer from Mercedes? - F1technical.net

Formula 2 to debut in Miami and Montreal after Iran war cancellations | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Formula 2 will replace its cancelled rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia by joining Formula 1 for its next two events in North America.

Read more: Formula 2 to debut in Miami and Montreal after Iran war cancellations | Formula 2 - RaceFans

Martin Brundle delivers blunt verdict on Max Verstappen retirement threats - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has argued that while Max Verstappen's exit from the championship would be a huge loss, F1 would "move on".
The four-time champion has hinted that he could retire from F1 earlier than expected after failing to enjoy the new regulations. He is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, but could activate a performance clause ...Keep reading

Read more: Martin Brundle delivers blunt verdict on Max Verstappen retirement threats - Motorsport.com

F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Harry Benjamin, Alice Powell & Andrew Benson answer your questions.

Read more: F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

The shadow of motorsport’s worst tragedy hangs over F1’s latest safety debate | Comment - RaceFans

As Formula 1 meets to discuss safety improvements, even former drivers are warning its new rules are too dangerous.

Read more: The shadow of motorsport’s worst tragedy hangs over F1’s latest safety debate | Comment - RaceFans

Round-up: Bearman’s shunt reminds Irvine of Ogawa’s fatal Suzuka crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

In Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, ex-Formula 1 driver Eddie Irvine says the current rules have made cars "dangerous".

Read more: Round-up: Bearman’s shunt reminds Irvine of Ogawa’s fatal Suzuka crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? - BBC Sport

Can you name all the constructors' champions in Formula 1? There's no time limit on this one. Good luck!

Read more: Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? - BBC Sport

Round-up: FIA must act to protect fans after Bearman crash says Brundle, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: FIA must act to protect fans after Bearman crash says Brundle, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

David Coulthard questions FIA silence after Max Verstappen journalist incident in Japan - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard was surprised that the FIA did not reprimand Max Verstappen after the four-time champion ejected a British journalist from a media session at the Japanese Grand Prix.
The incident at Suzuka took place during a Red Bull hospitality media session, when Verstappen bluntly refused to start until the journalist left the room. The Dutchman's frustration had ...Keep reading

Read more: David Coulthard questions FIA silence after Max Verstappen journalist incident in Japan - Motorsport.com

Brundle: Russell needs to treat Antonelli like peak Hamilton - SkySports F1

George Russell must treat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli like "Lewis Hamilton in his peak" amid a developing title battle between the pair, according to Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle.

Read more: Brundle: Russell needs to treat Antonelli like peak Hamilton - SkySports F1

Martin Brundle calls on FIA to fix “fundamentally flawed” F1 power delivery - Motorsport.com

Martin Brundle has called on the FIA to address what he describes as a "fundamentally flawed" power delivery system, following Ollie Bearman's high-speed crash at the Japanese Grand Prix. 
Bearman took avoiding action during the race at the Suzuka circuit when he quickly came up behind Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time. After dipping onto the grass, the Briton ...Keep reading

Read more: Martin Brundle calls on FIA to fix “fundamentally flawed” F1 power delivery - Motorsport.com

Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the emotional toll of highs and lows of F1: 'A lot of days hurt' - Motorsport.com

Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the highs and lows of the championship, explaining that there "are a lot of days that hurt".
The former Red Bull driver retired from F1 after the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix when he was let go by Racing Bulls. Over 14 seasons, the Australian driver secured eight grand prix wins and 32 podium finishes in over 250 starts.
"I'm always a ...Keep reading

Read more: Daniel Ricciardo reflects on the emotional toll of highs and lows of F1: 'A lot of days hurt' - Motorsport.com

Mercedes not holding back power unit information from McLaren – Stella | Formula 1 - RaceFans

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella denied their engine supplier Mercedes has been slow to share information about how to get the most out of their power units.

Read more: Mercedes not holding back power unit information from McLaren – Stella | Formula 1 - RaceFans

What are F1 drivers, teams doing during enforced April break? - SkySports F1

The conflict in the Middle East has led to an enforced pause to the Formula 1 season with the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix.

Read more: What are F1 drivers, teams doing during enforced April break? - SkySports F1

Round-up: Formula E will be faster than Formula 1 ‘in two to six years’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

Read more: Round-up: Formula E will be faster than Formula 1 ‘in two to six years’, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Kimi Antonelli enjoys Easter break at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 ranch - Motorsport.com

Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has spent part of his Easter break at Valentino Rossi's famed VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy.
After a strong start to the 2026 season, which has included back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, Antonelli has proven himself to be a title contender. With the F1 calendar taking a five-week break due to the cancellation of ...Keep reading

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What must Formula 1 fix with its new rules – and what should it leave unchanged? | Debates and Polls - RaceFans

Formula 1 is looking into possible improvements to its 2026 rules before the next race, following criticism. What - if anything - needs to change?

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F1 EXPLAINED: Things to know about convergence-assisting ADUO system - F1technical.net

Formula One’s next regulatory cycle, spanning 2026 to 2030, introduces not only a radically redesigned hybrid power unit but also a new mechanism intended to prevent any single engine manufacturer from establishing an overwhelming and prolonged advantage.

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“That’s not going to happen”: Wolff’s 2023 defence of F1’s new rules has not aged well | Formula 1 - RaceFans

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's insistence F1 could solve problems with its 2026 engine regulations

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F1MATHS: Ferrari set new pit stop record in Suzuka - F1technical.net

The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka delivered a mix of precision, chaos, and heartbreak—especially for Lewis Hamilton, whose race featured both a record‑breaking moment and a frustrating late‑race fade. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo analyses teams' performance in the pit lane.

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Round-up: Bearman’s boss warns F1 against “knee-jerk” rules changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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The thorny issues facing F1 over racing, qualifying and safety - BBC Sport

Andrew Benson analyses what we have learned during the first month of the new F1 rules, and the problems that need to be addressed.

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Round-up: Vowles expects subtle rules ‘tweaks’ after Bearman crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, GPDA president Alexander Wurz says F1 drivers have suggested many rules changes for 2026.

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Daniel Ricciardo explains how his iconic F1 shoey celebration first began - Motorsport.com

Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the origins of his iconic 'Shoey' podium celebrations.
During an interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley, who compared Ricciardo's 'Shoey' to Dan Gurney's inaugural champagne spray at Le Mans in 1966, the Australian explained that he adopted the move as a nod to his home country.
"I believe when I did it, a friend of mine kind of did some history on it and I ...Keep reading

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James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session - Motorsport.com

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has revealed that Alex Albon's unusual burst of late pitstops during the Japanese Grand Prix was a deliberate decision to transform the final laps of the race at Suzuka into a live testing session. 
The Grove outfit has had a troublesome start to the 2026 season after it missed private testing in Barcelona and arrived at the season-opening ...Keep reading

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F1: Chequered Flag - BBC Sport

Izzy Hammond digests the latest trends & talking points following the Japanese GP.

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F1 driver ratings: Who has impressed at the start of 2026? - SkySports F1

As the 2026 Formula 1 season pauses after the first three rounds, Sky Sports F1 rates the performances of the drivers so far.

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Round-up: F1 will fix qualifying and keep ‘positive’ racing says Mekies, and more | RaceFans Round-up - RaceFans

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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