18 February 2026 23:57
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso believes that everything can be fixed on the Aston Martin AMR26, but remains realistic on the potential timeline.
The Silverstone outfit has admitted that it still has some work to do after the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Alonso's team-mate Lance Stroll claimed that the team was four seconds off the pace while speaking to the media at ...
18 February 2026 23:02
Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has teased a 24 Hours of Le Mans outing with Max Verstappen in the future.
The German driver, who retired from F1 at the end of the 2022 season, confirmed he is in regular contact with the Red Bull driver and that they have their sights set on a Le Mans entry when the time is right.
"I am also in regular contact with Max, and we talked a few ...
18 February 2026 20:44
Ralf Schumacher has identified what could be a "huge advantage" for Ferrari in the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season.
As the teams are making the most of pre-season testing in Bahrain ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on 6-8 March, Schumacher saw a noticeable difference in the way the Ferrari cars were able to take corners in comparison to its rivals.
"Yes, it looks tidy, and ...
18 February 2026 18:12
Lewis Hamilton is confident of overcoming his incredibly disappointing debut season with Ferrari in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign as his ‘DNA is now within’ the SF-26.
The seven-time world champion made a blockbuster move to the Scuderia last year, but he ultimately underwhelmed by finishing sixth in the standings, 86 points behind team-mate Charles Leclerc with zero grand prix ...
18 February 2026 17:40
After Max Verstappen described Formula 1’s new technical regulations as “Formula E on steroids” last week, he immediately added that not everyone would be pleased with his media comments – especially those with commercial interests in the sport.
At the start of the second week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, the Dutchman said he had not heard any negative feedback from higher up ...
18 February 2026 17:04
George Russell set the fastest lap of Formula 1’s Bahrain pre-season testing so far as the second week of running got under way at Sakhir.
The Mercedes driver lapped in 1m33.459s this afternoon, which is two tenths faster than team-mate Kimi Antonelli’s benchmark last week, a 1m33.669s. Both of those were set with C3 tyres.
Russell wasn’t alone in going significantly faster than last ...
18 February 2026 15:59
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris made sure those who have been instrumental in his career were present at his celebration dinner following a successful 2025 season.
While the focus has already moved on to the season ahead, Norris took time to celebrate his championship title in December.
The Briton was joined by his parents, Adam Norris and Cicsa Wauman, and his siblings, as well as his ...
18 February 2026 15:14
Formula 1's governing body the FIA will experiment with tweaked start procedure timings at Bahrain's second pre-season test amid safety concerns.
The FIA will trial a longer start procedure at the end of each day's running in Bahrain pre-season testing to alleviate team concerns.
F1's 2026 rules have placed a much bigger emphasis on electric energy regenerated under braking, while doing away ...
18 February 2026 14:55
Formula 1's five power unit manufacturers are set to vote on a proposed tweak to how engine compression ratios are measured, which could come into force over the summer break.
The 2026 power unit regulations prescribe an engine compression ratio of 16:1, down from 18:1 last year. That compression ratio has always been measured at ambient temperature when the engine isn't running, so it doesn't ...
18 February 2026 14:29
Of all 22 drivers on the grid, Max Verstappen has so far been most outspoken about the new technical regulations.
The four-time world champion described it as “Formula E on steroids” and added during a Dutch media session that there was a period last year when he preferred not to test the 2026 car in the simulator, simply because the feeling was so poor.
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18 February 2026 14:11
Williams Formula 1 driver Alex Albon believes the new 2026 regulations will suit Lewis Hamilton more than anyone else.
The 2026 F1 season brings in a new wave of regulations to the championship, which feature an almost 50/50 split between internal combustion and electric power, in addition to smaller and lighter cars, among many other changes.
"I have my person. I don't think I should say ...
18 February 2026 13:39
Ralf Schumacher has responded to Max Verstappen's pushback against Formula 1's 2026 regulations after the four-time champion slammed the championship's new cars as "anti-racing". Labelling his comments as "scaremongering," the driver-turned-pundit is sure that it won't make any difference.
This comes as each of the 22 drivers on the grid attempt to acclimatise themselves to the new cars as ...
18 February 2026 13:26
Max Verstappen has doubled down on his criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, stating the championship must “stay away” from becoming Formula E.
The four-time world champion caused a huge stir during last week’s Bahrain pre-season test, when he labelled the new F1 rule set as “anti-racing” and “Formula E on steroids”.
This comes as the F1 power unit is now more reliant ...
18 February 2026 12:54
Lewis Hamilton's non-alcoholic agave spirits brand Almave has partnered with Target stores in the United States, allowing fans of the Formula 1 driver to buy his Blanco drink across the country.
Hamilton co-founded the brand with Casa Lumbre master distiller Ivan Saldana, building it as a blue-agave-based alternative for those who enjoy tequila but don't want to consume alcohol. Launching ...
18 February 2026 12:12
Charles Leclerc kicked off the final week of pre-season testing for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by going fastest in Bahrain, as the top teams asserted their dominance over the midfield.
The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s on prototype tyres inside the opening hour of Wednesday’s morning session, 0.070s slower than the benchmark from last week.
This was the second session Leclerc had ...
18 February 2026 12:04
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has predicted a high rate of development in the early stages of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The Frenchman argued that the majority of teams will likely bring upgrades to the season-opening Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park, as well as to the second round of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
“I’m really convinced that everybody will bring huge upgrades ...
18 February 2026 11:00
Oscar Piastri has pinpointed an area that’s tough to manage with the new-for-2026 Formula 1 cars - claiming it’s the “crazy amount of power” they have on corner exit.
This year the championship will debut a new set of regulations, which are arguably the biggest in F1 history with changes to both the chassis and engine.
The chassis is now approximately 32kg lighter with significantly ...
18 February 2026 10:59
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton did not bring any personnel from Mercedes to Ferrari, as he noted the importance of a race engineer.
The seven-time champion joined Ferrari in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes. In his first year with the Maranello outfit, Hamilton struggled to adapt to the new team and will also be paired with a new race engineer ...
18 February 2026 10:43
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley has discussed the pressure of driving or working for the Maranello outfit, claiming he has seen "very good engineers being broken by it".
Lewis Hamilton made the move to Ferrari in 2025 after a 12-year stint with Mercedes. While the anticipation was high for the Briton at Ferrari, he took time to adapt to the new team, resulting in zero grand prix podium ...
18 February 2026 09:20
Ferrari surprised the Formula 1 paddock when it presented a brand new aerodynamic feature for the start of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain on Wednesday.
A small wing appeared in front of the SF-26's exhaust pipe, immediately capturing the attention of the other teams as Charles Leclerc took to the Sakhir track before Lewis Hamilton jumps in this afternoon.
Teams are allowed to ...
18 February 2026 09:04
Alpine has strongly backed the legality of the Mercedes Formula 1 engine amid the compression ratio furore, arguing the FIA would set the wrong precedent should it intervene.
This year F1 is introducing a completely new set of regulations, and one of the changes concerns the engine compression ratio, which has been reduced from 18:1 to 16:1.
But Mercedes has caused a huge stir by ...
18 February 2026 08:11
Formula 1’s four top teams from last year – McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari – have been tipped to dominate again in 2026, amidst one of the biggest regulation changes ever.
The world championship introduced new chassis and engine rules featuring active aerodynamics and a much greater emphasis on electrical energy, which wiped the slate clean as teams worked on their new concepts ...
18 February 2026 00:09
The Apple TV Formula 1 channel is now live. The technology giant secured the broadcast rights for the championship in the United States after the deal with ESPN came to an end in 2025.
Here is what you need to know to access the new channel ahead of the 2026 F1 season.
How to watch F1 on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers will be able to watch every practice, qualifying, sprint race and ...
17 February 2026 18:37
In Barcelona, Formula 1 teams and drivers had their first opportunity to test the new cars for the 2026 season, but this took place behind closed doors during the shakedown. F1 did share interviews and analysis from teams and drivers during the event, but few outspoken opinions were heard outside the Barcelona paddock.
That changed in Bahrain, however, with the first official 2026 F1 test ...
17 February 2026 18:05
The new Cadillac Formula 1 team has explained its approach regarding its Ferrari customer status.
For its first three F1 seasons, the General Motors brand opted for Ferrari power units as its own engine project won’t come to fruition before 2029 at the earliest.
The American outfit is also using the Scuderia’s gearbox, but stopped short of buying as many parts as the technical ...
17 February 2026 16:50
Charles Leclerc says he’s ‘finding the fun in a different way’ with Formula 1’s 2026-spec machinery.
The world championship has introduced new chassis and engine regulations for the upcoming season, which has drastically changed the required driving style – as racers turn to lift-and-coast as well as downshifting in order to harvest and save energy – and increased the mental ...
17 February 2026 16:47
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has hailed the team's decision to opt for an experienced driver line-up as he praised Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez's instant and "super accurate" feedback during testing.
The American outfit will line up at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix as the championship's 11th team. With the team starting from scratch, it chose to sign former Red ...
17 February 2026 16:15
Ferrari returns to Bahrain with a package of aerodynamic updates and a fresh power unit, after the one that debuted in the Fiorano shakedown covered more than 4300 km across the Barcelona and Bahrain Formula 1 tests.
The striking figure that emerges is that the Ferrari 067/6 power unit is said to have covered a distance equivalent to 14 grands prix without showing any reliability issues. The ...
17 February 2026 15:30
Petronas is engaged in a race against time to obtain certification and homologation for the sustainable fuel that Mercedes-powered teams will use in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
Until last year, fossil fuels were tested and certified in a British laboratory affiliated with the FIA. Manufacturers simply had to send a sample to receive confirmation of compliance with technical regulations from ...
17 February 2026 15:09
Jenson Button has revealed a special paddock privilege that Formula 1 drivers receive after winning a drivers' championship title.
The Briton shared insight into the life of an F1 champion in a video posted by Sky Sports F1, including whether drivers are able to keep the championship trophy, how the trophies are transported, what drivers have time for outside of racing and how he managed the ...
17 February 2026 14:51
As was the case last week, all 11 Formula 1 teams will each enter one car per day over the second three-day Bahrain test, which runs from Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 February. Motorsport.com will be on-site to bring you all the latest news and insight from the paddock, as well as live timing.
Cars will hit the track from 10am to 2pm and from 3pm to 7pm local Bahrain time (AST, GMT+3). Here's how ...
17 February 2026 14:04
“I advise you to be sitting with your TV on in Australia, because it could be one that everybody remembers.”
If he weren’t going to be on the grid himself, Pierre Gasly would eagerly watch the start of Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
There are reasons to believe chaos might ensue when the lights go out in Melbourne. F1 has implemented new chassis and engine ...
17 February 2026 12:49
Oscar Piastri has responded to claims made by Nationals senator Matt Canavan in the Australian parliament last year that McLaren could have sabotaged the 24-year-old driver's 2025 campaign.
The Australian driver was in the fight for the drivers' championship in 2025 against his McLaren team-mate Lando Norris and four-time champion Max Verstappen. After winning five of the first nine races of ...
17 February 2026 10:49
Red Bull veteran Formula 1 chief designer Craig Skinner has left the Milton Keynes team, Motorsport.com can confirm.
Skinner was an integral part of its success in recent seasons, as it established a second era of dominance powering Max Verstappen to four, consecutive titles from 2021 to 2024. However, following rumours of his departure, Red Bull confirmed to Motorsport.com that Skinner has ...
17 February 2026 10:48
Liam Lawson has revealed that he has deleted social media while opening up about online hate.
The New Zealander has faced his fair share of online scrutiny, especially after being demoted to Racing Bulls after just two race weekends with Red Bull at the start of 2025.
The 24-year-old driver confirmed during an appearance on the Gypsy Tales Podcast that the online hate led him to delete his ...
17 February 2026 10:29
Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli will organise its first-ever wet weather test in Bahrain at the end of February, with McLaren and Mercedes providing two mule cars.
The Italian manufacturer has often been urged to improve its intermediates and full wet tyres, but consistent opportunities to test its rubber in the wet are not that easy to come by.
That’s because the usual venues are ...
16 February 2026 23:41
Rob Smedley has called out one race engineer trait that "pains" him as he analysed Lewis Hamilton's race engineer swap at Ferrari.
The former Ferrari race engineer claimed that those in the same role should have enough knowledge to answer a driver straight away.
"I honestly think it’s 50/50," he explained on the High Performance podcast, when asked how much of the race engineer's role is ...
16 February 2026 21:34
The Audi Formula 1 team has announced that Formula 2 race winner Ralph Boschung has joined the outfit as its development driver, taking on simulator work.
The 28-year-old driver previously announced that he had retired from racing on social media in 2024. The Swiss driver raced in F2 between 2017 and 2023, clinching a race win in his final year in the championship with Campos ...
16 February 2026 17:34
Cadillac will make its Formula 1 debut in 2026, but the preparation it made to reach this point was not without any setbacks, particularly in wind tunnel testing.
The General Motors brand has become the championship’s 11th team this year after its entry was formally approved in March 2025, finally putting an end to what was a drawn-out process.
It coincides with F1’s new regulation ...
16 February 2026 16:01
F1 has concluded fresh terms with the organisers of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, keeping the race at Montmelo on the calendar for three out of the next six years.
Barcelona has gone into the final year of its existing contract and has been under severe pressure to invest in its outdated facilities and safeguard its place on the calendar. Meanwhile, the Montmelo circuit had already lost ...
16 February 2026 15:53
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has played down the impending change of Lewis Hamilton's race engineer, insisting that such a switch isn't of massive effect to the driver. This comes after it was confirmed that Riccardo Adami would be replaced a few races into the season, something that Hamilton admitted would be "detrimental".
In his second year at Maranello, the seven-time champion will ...
16 February 2026 15:34
Formula 1’s 2026 revolution has undeniably divided the paddock, especially engine-wise, and the new power units have significantly changed the required driving style.
While the overall response to the chassis has been positive, with lighter, nimbler cars, the main issue has been the management of electrical energy.
The opening Bahrain pre-season test has revealed the different approaches ...
16 February 2026 12:45
Coming off what seemed to be a difficult few days of testing for Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso has outlined the sheer scale of the Silverstone team's to-do list as it readies itself for the beginning of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
With the team adapting to its new team principal Adrian Newey and new power unit supplier Honda, the beginning of the season focuses on the integration of these new ...
16 February 2026 12:37
After the first week of pre-season testing in Bahrain, which was not broadcast apart from the final hour of each day, fans will be able to watch the second week of testing live.
Here is everything you need to follow the second week of Bahrain pre-season testing live.
When is Bahrain pre-season testing week two?
Wednesday 18 February - Friday 20 February
Local time: 10:00 - 19:00GMT ...
16 February 2026 11:59
Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves is in the process of working with the Cadillac Formula 1 team to create a documentary on the newest team to join the grid.
The documentary was announced in July 2025 and aims to give a behind-the-scenes look at the American outfit's journey to the championship.
"I'm part of a documentary about Cadillac Formula 1. Kind of the creation, working on the bid and their ...
16 February 2026 11:49
Formula 1 fans spotted that four-time champion Sebastian Vettel used his Ferrari headshot for his Winter Olympics accreditation pass.
The German driver visited the Winter Olympic Games, which are being hosted in Italy, and used the moment to celebrate his time driving for the Maranello outfit from 2015 to 2020.
Reacting to the detail, fans defended the move by the former Ferrari driver. "It ...
16 February 2026 11:33
Oscar Piastri reckons a bad race start in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign will be so costly that a driver may lose up to “seven spots” - likening it to an F2 contest.
Race start procedures have been a contentious topic since pre-season testing began last week, because they are now much more complex than before due to the removal of the MGU-H.
This means drivers must rev their engines for ...
16 February 2026 10:33
Fernando Alonso has reiterated his utmost confidence in Aston Martin team boss Adrian Newey, claiming it’s not like he’s ‘forgotten’ how to design a Formula 1 car despite a difficult pre-season.
F1 is introducing widespread regulation changes this year, meaning the pecking order is largely unknown, but current signs point towards Aston Martin being comfortably behind.
That’s ...
15 February 2026 17:39
In line with Formula 1’s recent growth, commercial interest in the series has increased substantially. This is particularly true in the United States, partly due to the success of Netflix series Drive to Survive and the addition of races in Miami and Las Vegas.
It is reflected not only in fan interest but also on the grid itself. General Motors’ Cadillac brand has joined as the 11th team ...
15 February 2026 15:07
Formula 1’s 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix currently looks like a race nobody wants to win.
Of course, that’s not the case, but it jokingly underlines that, at this stage of the pre-season, everyone is keen to avoid the role of clear favourite.
Although that has always been the game during F1 testing, this year it is going to extreme lengths. On the very first day in Bahrain ...
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