Why Pirelli’s intriguing downforce simulations can’t reveal the F1 2026 pecking order
With three race weekends to go under the current regulations, the focus of Formula 1 teams has long since shifted to 2026. The performance of all power units remains a major question mark, and the same applies to the chassis side. Although the initial response from technical directors – just as in 2022 – was […]
Are F1 drivers really better than ever? Our writers have their say
“I don’t recall that there was such a competitive pool of drivers in any other season.” McLaren team principal Andrea Stella is adamant the 2025 Formula 1 driver crop is the most competitive of all time; his drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the main protagonists in this year’s title race, with the field comprising […]
Long-term Malaysia F1 return «not impossible» despite government snub
The Sepang International Circuit hasn’t ruled out the possibility of the Malaysian Grand Prix returning to the Formula 1 calendar, despite the government’s refusal to financially support the event. Malaysia dropped out of F1’s schedule after 2017, just as Liberty Media took over the series from CVC Capital and propelled it to new heights. In […]
Can McLaren overcome its F1 Las Vegas GP weakness?
McLaren Formula 1 team boss Andrea Stella says the team has «taken action» after last year’s disappointing performance at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which has been one of its worst circuits in recent years. McLaren finished sixth and seventh on the Las Vegas Strip street circuit last season, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri […]
Norris fears Las Vegas trouble, hits back at media criticism
Lando Norris is openly expecting McLaren to struggle again at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, as the team gets a first chance to seal the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. Norris leads third-placed Max Verstappen by 49 points in the standings and needs to bring that gap to 58 points after the Las Vegas race for […]
Verstappen’s warming advice for Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished a career-best second in the 2025 Formula 1 Brazil Grand Prix, although this was somewhat overshadowed by his role in a tangle with Oscar Piastri in which the Australian was controversially hit with a 10-second penalty. While Antonelli’s inexperience has shown on some occasions this year, he has been spectacular and […]
Norris ‘cared too much about what people said’ at start of 2025 F1 title fight
Lando Norris has opened up about his handling of media and fan comments, as he leads the Formula 1 world championship with three grands prix remaining. Norris trailed team-mate Oscar Piastri in the 2025 standings during 15 consecutive rounds but has dominated the Australian over the past six grands prix, scoring 115 points to Piastri’s […]
F1’s controversial pitstop plan set aside – for now
A highly polarising proposal to make two pitstops per race mandatory has been escalated to the Formula 1 commission and debated — but with no clear outcome except an agreement not to dismiss the idea out of hand.The fourth and final F1 Commission meeting of the year was held in the FIA offices in London […]
Cadillac sets timeline for first run of its own F1 car
Cadillac will give its first Formula 1 car a maiden run before the Barcelona pre-season test, which is taking place from 26-30 January, provided everything goes to plan. Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas’ Ferrari-powered machine is set for an initial engine fire-up “in less than 50 days”, team principal Graeme Lowdon said on Friday at […]