Aston Martin’s harsh reality was exposed in Monaco and Barcelona
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack admitted that the weekends in Monaco and Barcelona — at two completely different circuits — left the team with no illusions about the AMR26. While the main reason for the team’s weak performance is still clearly linked to Honda’s power unit deficit, the last two rounds also showed there is […]
Mercedes withdraws Russell Monaco GP penalty review request
The Mercedes F1 team has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell’s Monaco Grand Prix time penalty, the FIA has announced. Russell was one of several cars handed time penalties for speeding in the pitlane, with it later coming to light that there was a timekeeping error at the Monaco pit entry that […]
What to expect – and what not to – from Red Bull’s Austria upgrade
With the new regulations in 2026, the development battle between the teams is playing a major role in shaping the pecking order, with outfits seemingly making bigger gains than before when they introduce new packages. Ferrari’s upgrade helped it make a step forward in Barcelona – and Lewis Hamilton converted that into victory. In Austria, […]
Mercedes explains why it won’t challenge Russell’s Monaco GP penalties
The FIA announced on Thursday that Mercedes had withdrawn its request to review the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix results, with the team confirming the decision on Friday morning. In its statement, Mercedes explained that, following discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management, it had concluded that pursuing the request would not achieve any […]
Ferrari to introduce new F1 fuel and engine updates in Austria
Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Using a steel alloy rather than aluminium for the cylinder head allows combustion chamber temperatures to […]
Mercedes reveals conclusions after costly DNFs in recent F1 races
Mercedes has identified an issue with its battery that is at the heart of its recent Formula 1 race retirements which have cost both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and is working on a permanent fix. After Russell’s Mercedes conked out while he was leading the Canadian Grand Prix last month, Antonelli suffered the same […]
How F1’s newest venue attempts to gel two extremes for the first time
Boasting an ambitious plan that pledges to meet Formula 1’s targets for entertaining, accessible and sustainable race in destination cities, Madrid earned the right to take over the Spanish Grand Prix from Barcelona for a 10-year-period, held at the IFEMA fairgrounds by the Barajas International airport. With less than three months to go until the so-called […]
Why Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty saga risks a regulatory labyrinth with no way out for F1
After stating last their intentions to appeal against the stewards’ decision to restore Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium by cancelling the two penalties initially imposed, McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull have formally lodged the appeal to begin the latest right of review process. This means the Gasly case will have a new chapter, with potential […]
Will Mercedes stop its drivers fighting now with Hamilton chasing?
Toto Wolff has hinted that Mercedes may reconsider its approach of letting George Russell and Kimi Antonelli race each other after the Barcelona Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton emerging as a genuine championship threat. Mercedes enjoyed a very strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, winning the first six grands prix, but the streak was […]