How Ferrari is trying to close the gap to Mercedes in Japan
Ferrari, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season in Japan with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix. The Suzuka circuit represents a third different type […]
Autosport Explains video: F1 aero in 2026
In this exclusive technical breakdown, Autosport’s Jake Boxall-Legge visits the Williams Formula 1 base to uncover the radical aerodynamic shifts defining the 2026 season with Williams chief aerodynamicist Juan Molina. As F1 moves away from the ground-effect Venturi tunnels of the previous era, the championship introduces a shorter, narrower car profile and a return to […]
FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director
The FIA has appointed a new deputy race director in Formula 1, promoting Paul Burns to the role to work with current lead Rui Marques. This follows Claire Dubbelman’s departure from the FIA at the start of 2026 to join the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, leaving the deputy post open for the opening two […]
How Antonelli plans to attack F1 season with title challenge in sight
Formula 1’s latest winner was greeted with a standing ovation: nobody knew Kimi Antonelli would be there, but he wanted to be there before rushing to Bologna airport to depart for Japan. Over 300 fans gathered in the Checco Costa room at Imola for an event organised by the Tifoseria Ayrton Senna Italia, giving the Mercedes driver […]
How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams.F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoing Iran war in the region, creating a five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami events, this weekend and in early […]
Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal, Wheatley set to join from Audi
Adrian Newey is set to step down from his team principal position at the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, where he’ll be replaced by current Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley.Autosport understands Newey will step down in order to focus exclusively on technical matters, as Aston Martin has experienced a more than underwhelming start to the […]
A look at Aston Martin’s team boss merry-go-round, with Adrian Newey set to step down
Aston Martin is set to welcome Jonathan Wheatley as team principal, with the news that Adrian Newey is to step down from the role.Read Also: Formula 1Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal, Wheatley set to join from Audi Autosport reported earlier on Thursday that the British technical guru, who had stepped […]
How F1 became a multi-billion dollar industry
A well-known cynical joke which has circulated in the paddock for decades goes: if you want to become a millionaire in Formula 1, you should start out as a billionaire. It perfectly captures the capital-intensive, money-draining nature of the series – at least, as it used to be.Because in the past, that saying was certainly […]
F1 teams agree qualifying is priority in regulation review; happy with races
Formula 1’s team principals have met to review findings from the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix weekends as the championship’s new regulations remain under scrutiny. According to reports, all present agreed that the races were of a high standard in terms of on-track action and were happy with the response from the public and fans […]