Why McLaren won’t run on the first day of F1’s Barcelona test
McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1’s behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender — the MCL40.Audi, Cadillac, Racing Bulls, and now Alpine have given their new 2026 models track time in private shakedown events, aiming to gather early reference points […]
«It doesn’t matter how good the car is»: Stewart on what makes Norris a true champion
Three-time Formula 1 world champion and motorsport legend Sir Jackie Stewart has offered his verdict on Lando Norris after the Briton secured his first drivers’ title in 2025. Speaking at the Autosport Awards, where the McLaren driver was celebrated by the organisation, Sir Stewart was asked about how he rated Norris as a champion. “He’s a very […]
Inside Audi’s Berlin F1 launch
Humble. But firm and confident. There was never really a chance Audi would enter Formula 1 in 2026 without a proper statement. Not because it needed fireworks, but because this is one of the most long-awaited and most speculated-about arrivals the series has seen in decades. For years Audi insisted it wasn’t interested in climbing […]
Audi joins demands for FIA to act on 2026 F1 compression ratio furore
There are several unfortunate echoes from grand prix history in the controversy surrounding compression ratios in the new generation of hybrid engines. Formula 1 teams are naturally exhibiting a level of paranoia about the prospect of having competitive advantage – however slight – effectively locked in for the whole season. For 2026, the compression ratio […]
Why humble start won’t define Audi’s ambitious 2030 F1 targets
Think about Audi in motorsport and you think about winning. Few marques are as accustomed to the taste of success as the German brand with the four rings. Audi’s crowning achievement of 13 overall Le Mans 24 Hours victories in 18 attempts are a not-so-subtle reminder of its pedigree. Sooner or later it also found […]
Honda admits to engine trouble ahead of 2026 F1 season
Honda might struggle in the 2026 Formula 1 season, the Japanese manufacturer’s leaders have conceded, as a new partnership begins with Aston Martin. F1 is switching to new engine regulations, featuring a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric power, and involving greater energy management. This is a sizeable challenge for all five powertrain manufacturers, which […]
Mercedes becomes sole F1 safety car supplier as Aston Martin pulls out
Mercedes will be the sole supplier of the Formula 1 safety car and medical car in 2026 as Aston Martin decided against renewing its deal. Aston Martin and Mercedes had been sharing duties to supply course cars to F1 since 2021, with Mercedes providing an AMG GT Black Series and Aston Martin supplying the Vantage […]
‘We can forget everything we’ve learned since go-karts’ with F1 2026 cars
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon thinks the series’ overhauled hybrid engines will mean drivers «can forget everything that we’ve learned since go-karts on how to go fast». F1 is at the precipice of its biggest rules change in decades with active aerodynamics and a much bigger electric component to its V6 turbo hybrids set […]
Cadillac completes shakedown of first F1 car at Silverstone
The Cadillac Formula 1 team took to the Silverstone circuit to shakedown its 2026 car for the first time on Friday. Cadillac will join the F1 grid as its 11th team in 2026, and ahead of its debut completed a filming day at the British Grand Prix track with Mexican driver Sergio Perez at the […]