Why developing the all-new F1 tyres for 2026 is so challenging
The 2026 revolution in Formula 1 doesn’t just involve new cars and a different engine formula. It also includes an entirely new generation of tyres — an element that plays a crucial role in modern F1. Initially, the FIA wanted to switch to 16-inch for 2026 to reduce weight, but sole tyre supplier Pirelli opposed […]
Has the Red Bull power mystery been solved?
Since the death of Dietrich Mateschitz, much has changed at Red Bull. In the aftermath of Christian Horner’s sacking as Red Bull Formula 1 team boss, focus on power and who holds control at the parent company has come into sharp focus. The mystery surrounding the 2% stake in Red Bull GmbH that changed hands […]
Bianchi’s breakthrough F1 season – in his own words
Some people think of Marseille as bandit country. There’s some justification for this. As a port it has many connections… some shady. Out in the bay lies the ancient French equivalent of Alcatraz, the Chateau d’If, where the fictional Count of Monte Cristo was incarcerated. A tangled knot of streets lead away from the famous […]
JA on F1 podcast: The chase for power and money in F1 — two perspectives
As Chief Commercial Officer of F1 and CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Emily Prazer is responsible for bringing billions of dollars of revenue into the series. She tells us her plans to make Vegas bigger and better this year and reveals its economic impact.Meanwhile Tim Mayer will face off against Mohammed Ben Sulayem […]
Why Colapinto is still fighting against a serious Alpine weakness, and for his F1 future
Amid frequent speculation over his future at Alpine, Franco Colapinto vows to keep chipping away at the underwhelming results that he’s achieved while struggling with a difficult 2025 Formula 1 car. For a variety of reasons, Alpine’s switch from Jack Doohan to Colapinto hasn’t worked out yet. After six race weekends marred by several incidents […]
Why Adrian Newey “goes to another office” to avoid work on 2025 Aston Martin F1 car
Adrian Newey made a rare appearance trackside during the British Grand Prix Formula 1 weekend. Apart from a visit to Monaco in May (and a cameo at the Goodwood Festival of Speed) he has been sequestered within Aston Martin’s ‘campus’ near Silverstone since he started at the team in March. But while Newey was present […]
Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris, who’s favorite for F1 title? Our writers have their say
Oscar Piastri is the Formula 1 championship leader but title rival Lando Norris is on the ascendency, having won the past two grands prix. The McLaren team-mates headed into the last month’s Austrian Grand Prix separated by 22 points after Norris retired in Canada having crashed into Piastri. But the Briton has impressively bounced back […]
Who is favourite for F1 2025 title? Our writers have their say
Oscar Piastri is the Formula 1 championship leader but title rival Lando Norris is on the ascendency having won the past two grands prix. The McLaren team-mates headed into the last month’s Austrian Grand Prix separated by 22 points after Norris retired in Canada having crashed into Piastri. But the Briton has impressively bounced back […]
Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris, who’s favorite for F1 title? Our writers have their say
Oscar Piastri is the Formula 1 championship leader but title rival Lando Norris is on the ascendency, having won the past two grands prix. The McLaren team-mates headed into the last month’s Austrian Grand Prix separated by 22 points after Norris retired in Canada having crashed into Piastri. But the Briton has impressively bounced back […]