Counting the cost of F1’s controversial new engine formula
In 1954, the world championship adopted a 2.5-litre engine formula whose cack-handed introduction had led directly to grands prix having to be opened to Formula 2 cars only for the preceding two seasons. The idea behind advertising the new rules well in advance, in late 1951, had been to give manufacturers time to prepare; instead, […]
Verstappen still striving for glory despite F1 2026 criticism
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies insists Max Verstappen is pushing the squad for improvements in every area as usual, despite his dislike for the 2026 Formula 1 regulations. Verstappen has been the most vocal critic of the new breed of F1 cars, which relies heavily on electric power and feature active aerodynamic components at […]
How Honda’s F1 crisis could impact its MotoGP division
The shortcomings of Honda’s Formula 1 engine that are currently hampering Aston Martin could have a direct impact on the Japanese manufacturer’s MotoGP operation, which for the past five years has been integrated under the same Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) structure that oversees both its two- and four-wheel racing programmes. Being the most powerful manufacturer […]
Why Russell did not jump start in the F1 Australian GP
Did the eventual winner of the Australian Grand Prix George Russell, jump the start at the Formula 1 season opener? This claim has stirred up social media after onboard footage circulated online, but how true are the allegations? The fact is that when the light sequence began to signal the start of the Melbourne race, […]
Autosport F1 video and podcast: Has F1’s new era delivered? Australian GP review
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The reasons behind why drivers had flat batteries on the Australian GP grid
There was great anticipation surrounding the start of the first Formula 1 race of the season: not only to understand the true competitive order, but also to observe how the 2026 cars would behave. The topic of starts had been one of the most discussed issues during pre-season testing, with differing opinions between manufacturers emerging […]
How the Red Bull-Ford F1 engine project fared on its Australian GP debut
Max Verstappen may hate the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, but at least the feeling within the Red Bull camp about its own performance is upbeat following the season-opening Australian Grand Prix. “I do feel really proud of the team,” said the four-time world champion. “They’ve done an incredible job to be where we are, to […]
Analysis: Mercedes versus its F1 customer teams – how can the gap be so large?
After the season opener in Melbourne, besides the complaints about the regulations, the discussions mainly centred around one other aspect: Mercedes finally showing its real strength. Toto Wolff said after George Russell’s victory that his team still “has a fight on our hands” with Ferrari, but under the radar there are several signals that Mercedes […]
McLaren has 0.5-1s performance gap to close to Mercedes after F1 Australian GP
McLaren boss Andrea Stella admitted that it’ll take time to catch Mercedes in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign with the gap up to one second per lap after the Australian Grand Prix.George Russell led a Silver Arrows 1-2 in the Melbourne season opener after beating team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole, while being at least 0.7s […]