F1 drivers have «nothing to complain about» with 2026 car
Reigning world champion Lando Norris feels Formula 1 drivers have little to complain about following Max Verstappen’s explosive criticism on the new generation of cars. Speaking his mind on the new regulations, which feature a much bigger reliance on electric energy that forces drivers and teams to focus heavily on energy management, Verstappen said the […]
Verstappen slams «anti-racing» and «not fun» F1 2026 cars
Max Verstappen has slammed Formula 1’s new generation of cars after sampling the new Red Bull in Bahrain testing, saying they are «not fun to drive» and «Formula E on steroids». On day two of the first three-day Bahrain test, Verstappen hosted his first proper press conference of 2026, having completed 136 laps on Wednesday […]
Sainz offers intriguing F1 2026 engine insight as Red Bull Ford «a step ahead»
Williams driver Carlos Sainz says Red Bull Ford’s power units have looked «a step ahead», backing similar comments by Mercedes, as he offered fresh insight into how to get the best of out the 2026 generation of cars. On Wednesday, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff said Red Bull Ford’s power units are currently the benchmark in Bahrain […]
Norris leads from Verstappen on opening day
McLaren’s Lando Norris opened the book on the first day of official Formula 1 pre-season testing by going 0.129s faster than Max Verstappen, although the Red Bull driver completed more laps than McLaren managed all day. Oscar Piastri set a best time of 1m35.602s over 54 laps in the morning, before Norris took over the […]
Mercedes «screwed» if FIA and F1 side with rivals in engine row
The Mercedes engine is at the centre of attention at the start of Formula 1 testing in Bahrain. Although Toto Wolff emphasised that Red Bull is the benchmark in his view, that does not change the fact that rivals are working on plans to get the compression ratio checks adjusted before the start of the […]
Audi F1 boss Binotto on biggest ever jobs list for new season
Mattia Binotto has «never seen such a long list” of jobs ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season as he prepares Audi for its maiden campaign in the championship. The German marque will finally make its much anticipated F1 debut this year after completing a full takeover of the historic Sauber squad ahead of the […]
As Honda distances itself from Tsunoda, what are his F1 options?
If Yuki Tsunoda and his new management were hoping to receive a helping hand from Honda as Tsunoda builds a case to remain in Formula 1, the mood music coming from HQ isn’t promising. As a member of Honda’s driver programme, Tsunoda was fast-tracked through the European junior single-seater ladder, making his F1 debut in […]
Reviewing F1 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain
We’ve just returned from Bahrain, where the Formula 1 teams did their only test last week ahead of the 2025 Melbourne season-opener next week. People say testing is boring but if you know what to look for, it’s anything but. The laps are on track, and the body language of the cars needs to be […]
Autosport to launch newsletter with technical focus
Fans of technical developments and analysis from the world of motorsport can get the latest updates dropped directly into their inboxes with the launch of Autosport’s Tech Tuesday newsletter. The newsletter will bring readers all of the latest news and analysis on new development trends across Formula 1 and more, as Autosport aims to raise […]