28 April 2026 01:00
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has explained the importance of the relationship between a driver and their race engineer.
This follows the news that Max Verstappen's long-serving race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren as chief racing officer no later than 2028.
Lambiase's impending exit has raised questions over the four-time champion's future with Red Bull, after ...
27 April 2026 23:45
Former IndyCar driver and F1 TV presenter James Hinchcliffe believes that the Miami Grand Prix could be the best chance that McLaren has had to beat Mercedes.
The Miami Grand Prix comes after an unexpected five-week break due to the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grands Prix, and so the teams have had a chance to take a bit of a reset ahead of the race at the Hard Rock ...
27 April 2026 22:57
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes that seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton is still capable of winning with Ferrari.
Hamilton joined the Maranello outfit in 2025 and took some time to adjust to his new team in the final year of the regulations. While Ferrari finished fourth in the 2025 constructors' standings, it has got off to a much stronger start in ...
27 April 2026 22:02
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 ...
27 April 2026 19:23
In the package of changes to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations agreed last week, if not yet ratified by the FIA's world motor sport council, one of the key aims was to get a grip on the problem of closing speeds. The dangers of one car approaching another at an unexpectedly high velocity were illustrated most recently in Suzuka, where Oliver Bearman had to take evasive action to avoid Franco ...
27 April 2026 18:25
Oscar Piastri believes the tweaks to the 2026 Formula 1 regulations are a step in the right direction, but more alterations will likely be needed in the future.
The regulation refinements will come into effect for the Miami Grand Prix. Some of the changes include increasing super clipping power from 250 kW to 350 kW to reduce the amount of time needed to recharge the battery, reducing the ...
27 April 2026 16:44
After a month-long hiatus, Formula 1 returns to the track in Miami for a unique weekend, marked by the debut of the changes made to the 2026 technical rules. These changes, introduced based on insights gathered during the opening three grands prix, have two clear objectives: enabling drivers to push to the limit once again in qualifying and reducing speed differentials during wheel-to-wheel duels ...
27 April 2026 16:21
Alex Albon insists there is potential for Williams to take steps forward in the 2026 Formula 1 season, but admits that it won't be an easy task.
The Grove outfit started the season on the back foot after skipping private testing in Barcelona due to delays on the FW48. After it battled against an overweight car in the opening three rounds, Williams has been trying to make the most of the ...
27 April 2026 15:56
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has argued that George Russell has been given a wake-up call by his young Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
Heading into the 2026 season, Russell had been pinned as the favourite for the drivers' title by many. And while he still is, Antonelli has firmly put his hat in the ring after taking the lead in the standings following back-to-back wins at the ...
27 April 2026 14:57
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has explained why he feels his second-place finish at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix meant more than half of his race wins.
The nine-time grand prix winner arrived at the Japanese race weekend on the back of a torrid start to the season. At the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, also his home race, he crashed on the reconnaissance laps and so was unable ...
27 April 2026 14:57
Technical issues have dominated Formula 1 since the first test in Barcelona. Amid new developments and problems that have emerged at the dawn of the new regulatory cycle, the spotlight has focused primarily on track performance and the changes that can be made mid-season to a set of regulations that has come under scrutiny.
Meanwhile, the driver market has also begun to stir. Initial contacts ...
27 April 2026 14:15
McLaren reckons F1's first pass of power unit rule changes for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix should eliminate the need for drivers to lift and coast in qualifying.
F1 stakeholders used the series' April break to refine the divisive 2026 power unit regulations, which heavily compromised qualifying and raised safety concerns due to the elevated closing speeds between cars.
Drivers had been ...
27 April 2026 13:42
Mercedes Formula 1 deputy team principal Bradley Lord believes that Kimi Antonelli had three years' worth of learning in his rookie season.
The Italian driver joined the Brackley outfit in 2025, taking the seat left by seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. Thrown straight into the limelight of a top team, Antonelli managed the pressure of his new role, finishing seventh in the drivers' standings ...
27 April 2026 11:59
In modern Formula 1, continuity is considered the ultimate virtue. Drivers like Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen define an era with a single team over years, sometimes over a decade. But behind the glamour of these long-term marriages hides a completely different species of racing driver: the nomads.
Drivers whose careers read like an prologued journey through the paddock and whose mailing ...
27 April 2026 03:43
Argentina has been absent from the Formula 1 calendar for almost 30 years, yet on Sunday Buenos Aires drew a bigger crowd in a single day than is typically seen at many grands prix, all eager to watch Franco Colapinto in action.
The 22-year-old has become a national sensation since making his F1 debut with Williams in mid-2024 before moving to Alpine in 2025, and he took to the streets in the ...
27 April 2026 00:41
Former Williams Formula 1 team-mates Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve have recounted the behind-the-scenes celebrations at the Grove outfit when Hill clinched the 1996 drivers' championship.
Villeneuve joined Hill at Williams in 1996 for his rookie season in the series, and the two were straight into a championship battle. Ultimately, the Canadian driver finished as runner-up behind Hill ...
27 April 2026 00:35
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 ...
27 April 2026 00:05
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 ...
26 April 2026 23:23
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 ...
26 April 2026 22:31
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 ...
26 April 2026 16:13
McLaren's promotional poster for the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, designed by illustrator Matt Taylor, has left fans excited for a potential special livery for the upcoming Florida race.
Some eagle-eyed fans believe that the design hints at a retro, Sega-inspired livery paying tribute to Ayrton Senna's legendary 1993 win at Donington Park.
Within the design, which features the MCL40, Sonic ...
26 April 2026 14:45
Former Ferrari team chief Jean Todt has opened up on how he convinced Michael Schumacher to join the Maranello outfit in 1996.
The German driver had already secured back-to-back drivers' championships with Benetton in 1994 and 1995, but Todt revealed that he was motivated by a challenge. At that time, Ferrari had not won a drivers' title since 1979 or a constructors' title since ...
26 April 2026 14:00
With Formula 1 forced to cancel two rounds shortly after the start of the new season, our reporters attempt to assess how those races might have played out — taking into account the opening rounds, the characteristics of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian circuits, and the developing trends in the pecking order.
What would qualifying and racing look like at the tracks with the new cars?
Jake ...
26 April 2026 12:16
Mercedes Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli has reflected on his maiden grand prix win at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, describing it as the best day of his life and revealing the home reaction he received in Italy.
The 19-year-old driver converted his first grand prix pole position into his first win at the Shanghai International Circuit on 15 March. His win ended a 20-year drought for Italy, with ...
26 April 2026 11:14
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has shed light on her maiden Formula 1 test with Mercedes at Silverstone.
The French driver opened up about the differences between the F1 machinery and other cars she has previously driven, such as the F1 Academy cars, which are equivalent to Formula 4, and the Ferrari 488 GTE from Ferrari Challenge Europe.
Pin became the first champion of the ...
26 April 2026 08:30
Oscar Piastri says Formula 1 drivers must focus on “not obvious” data points to maximise their qualifying laps with the new cars, as he explained how they require an entirely different approach to reach peak performance.
The McLaren driver echoed the overall frustration of wrestling the new cars and rules in qualifying trim, when lifting off throttle and deploying energy at different parts ...
25 April 2026 23:30
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 ...
25 April 2026 21:32
Isack Hadjar has revealed that he had concerns about the second Red Bull seat before signing with the Milton Keynes outfit, but that impressing in his rookie season and earning the promotion was always his plan.
The French-Algerian driver joined Racing Bulls in 2025 for his debut season in Formula 1. He finished the year 12th in the drivers' championship with 51 points and secured his maiden F1 ...
25 April 2026 16:55
After multiple discussions between technical representatives, all teams, the FIA and Formula 1 reached agreement on Monday over a package of tweaks ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. As expected, the changes mainly concern energy management and are aimed at making qualifying more on the limit again, while also improving safety by addressing the closing speeds.
These measures will not fundamentally ...
25 April 2026 14:50
Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord have discussed how the Brackley outfit is helping the Italian driver remain grounded amid his 2026 success.
At 19 years old, Antonelli became the youngest driver to lead the drivers' championship in the history of Formula 1 after back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix.
While he currently has a nine-point lead ...
25 April 2026 12:51
Ousted Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner made a surprise appearance at Jerez on Saturday, fuelling speculation about a potential interest in MotoGP team ownership.
Horner was present at the Spanish Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, with both spotted in the paddock on Saturday morning.
The Briton spent the final practice session of the weekend in the factory ...
25 April 2026 12:35
Formula 1 rookie driver Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his relationship with his Racing Bulls team-mate Liam Lawson.
The Briton joined the 2026 grid as the only rookie driver and has impressed in the first three rounds of the season. He scored points on his debut at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with an eighth-place finish, and he currently sits 11th in the drivers' ...
25 April 2026 10:04
Michele Alboreto was not someone who became interested in racing only once he was involved. He was like you or I – a pure fan – long before he became a driver, and each year he’d make the 45min journey from home in Milan to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.
In 1970, he was left tearful on witnessing Jochen Rindt’s fatal accident in practice, then felt the exhilaration 24 hours later as ...
24 April 2026 22:51
Carlos Sainz has revealed that he is encouraged by the progress made in the simulator at Williams.
The Grove outfit has had a tough start to the 2026 season, with the Spaniard scoring the team's only two points at the Chinese Grand Prix. As it battles against an overweight car, among other issues, Sainz has shared that he feels the team is heading in the right direction.
Speaking with his ...
24 April 2026 21:30
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has tempered expectations about the new regulation tweaks, arguing that it is unlikely fans will see whether the changes have worked at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.
During the five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix, the FIA and Formula One Management met with the teams and other stakeholders to discuss tweaks to the regulations ...
24 April 2026 21:25
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 ...
24 April 2026 18:37
Formula 1® race weekends, especially pivotal races like the Miami Grand Prix, extend far beyond Sunday’s race. Practice, qualifying and sprint sessions shape the story as teams develop their cars through the 2026 season. In Miami, the focus is on whether Mercedes can hold its advantage, or if rivals like Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull can close the gap. Drivers, engineers and entire ...
24 April 2026 17:32
Sepang – Oleg Karpov
It’s ironic to think that some welcomed the return of the Istanbul track to the calendar on the basis that F1 was going back to ‘historical’ venues – because Hermann Tilke and his company were commonly blamed for creating lookalike circuits. The only real basis for that argument is that all Tilke tracks are, indeed, the same in the sense that they feature ...
24 April 2026 17:19
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports pundit Naomi Schiff has shed light on the family sacrifices behind every successful racing career.
While reflecting on her own ascent through the junior ranks, Schiff noted the burden that her racing put on her whole family.
The 31-year-old began her single-seater career in 2010 in the South African Formula Volkswagen Championship when she was 16, and ...
24 April 2026 14:27
Audi's Formula 1 team has announced Allan McNish as its new racing director, assuming many of the responsibilities held by team principal Jonathan Wheatley before his unexpected departure in March.
Following that move, Audi's F1 CEO Mattia Binotto confirmed that he would add the team principal title to his portfolio and discharge most of the duties required of that position – but also that ...
24 April 2026 14:08
The Turkish Grand Prix will return to the Formula 1 calendar in 2027 after securing a five-year deal.
Having lobbied for a permanent spot on the F1 schedule since its two-year stint as COVID-enforced replacement races in 2020 and 2021, Istanbul Park will welcome back grand prix racing from next year following a deal agreed between series bosses, the Turkish government and the Turkish ...
24 April 2026 13:44
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has set realistic expectations for the Grove outfit for the remainder of the 2026 season after getting off to a rocky start.
After missing private testing in Barcelona and battling against an overweight car, the team currently sits ninth in the constructors' standings with two points, earned by Carlos Sainz at the Chinese Grand Prix.
"There is ...
24 April 2026 13:09
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says the ‘A team and B team’ model risks “compromising the integrity of sporting fairness” in Formula 1.
Close ties between teams have been scrutinized throughout the last two decades, during which Red Bull has owned two F1 outfits, and even prior to that – for instance when Sauber’s Ferrari-powered backmarker Norberto Fontana blocked the Scuderia’s ...
24 April 2026 10:49
Ferrari is set to introduce substantial upgrades on its SF-26 Formula 1 car at the Miami Grand Prix next week.
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi grands prix due to the Iran war has altered not just the calendar but also the update schedule: the new parts teams were to bring to the Middle Eastern rounds were postponed to Miami.
Ferrari consequently performed a 'filming day' in Monza ...
23 April 2026 23:59
Will Buxton has applauded Formula 1 and the FIA for responding to criticism of the 2026 regulations with changes ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, and for implementing the tweaks quickly.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast, Buxton argued that it is unusual for adjustments to be introduced so quickly in the modern era of the championship, especially with the demanding race calendar.
"First ...
23 April 2026 23:53
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has revealed that he was approached by Red Bull after his exit from the Maranello outfit, and why he chose to turn the opportunity down.
Todt served as Ferrari team principal from 1993 to 2007, during which time the team secured seven constructors' titles and six drivers' titles, before Stefano Domenicali took over the role in 2008.
In addition to ...
23 April 2026 23:20
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 ...
23 April 2026 18:15
Max Verstappen is currently in his 11th year driving for Red Bull, and Lewis Hamilton spent 12 seasons at Mercedes. In modern Formula 1, there is a clear trend toward longer contracts, with some drivers spending almost their entire careers at a single team.
It is, therefore, hardly surprising that Charles Leclerc has now contested the second-most grands prix for Ferrari – trailing only ...
23 April 2026 15:35
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has shed light on the financial realities of joining the F1 grid in 2026, estimating an eye-watering £8million price tag to fund a junior career.
Speaking on the Up To Speed podcast alongside former W Series driver and Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff, the 13-time grand prix winner broke down the financial ladder that junior drivers face today.
"If ...
23 April 2026 15:05
On 23 April 2006, Michael Schumacher held off Fernando Alonso for victory in the San Marino Grand Prix, mirroring Formula 1’s previous Imola race.
Back in 2005, Alonso won by 0.215s over a resurgent Schumacher, who started from 13th on the grid; the Spaniard withstood intense pressure from the Ferrari in the last 12 laps.
This time around, Schumacher was on pole – beating Ayrton ...
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