What makes a good F1 driver and race engineer partnership
The relationship between a Formula 1 driver and their race engineer has always been important, and this has been amplified in 2026 due to the complexity of the regulations. To understand their bond, we’ve spoken to ex-F1 engineer Julien Simon-Chautemps, who offered guidance from the pit wall to drivers like Kimi Raikkonen, Romain Grosjean, Pastor Maldonado, […]
Why 2026 F1 rule changes involve «a scalpel, not a baseball bat»
Today a high-level collection of Formula 1’s stakeholders met to ratify changes to the 2026 rules based on ideas and recommendations from a series of technical and sporting meetings over recent weeks. But while a significant and vocal section of the fanbase remains disenchanted with various aspects of the current format – chiefly drivers having […]
Only one F1 manufacturer has a problem
To prevent a repeat of 2014, the FIA has included a safety net in the current Formula 1 power unit regulations: the Additional Design and Upgrade Opportunities, or ADUO. The initial idea was to measure the pure output of the internal combustion engine every six races (1–6, 7–12, 13–18, and 19–24). Manufacturers that are between 2% […]
FIA confirms changes to 2026 F1 rules ahead of Miami GP
After two discussions with technical chiefs, Monday marked the long-awaited meeting between the FIA, Formula 1, the teams and power unit manufacturers. The agenda revolved around how the technical regulations could be improved based on the opening rounds, and ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Both the FIA and F1 had made it clear beforehand […]
Breaking down the term ‘artificial overtake’ – and comparisons with F1’s previous turbo era
Autosport‘s recent exclusive interview with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali generated many responses, some of the most energetic of which were directed at him waving off the issue of whether overtaking has become a case of quantity over quality under the latest technical regulations. «Some people are saying it is artificial,» he said. «What is artificial? […]
What’s behind F1’s long-term push to fill its 24-race calendar
With the Formula 1 calendar locked at 24 races and the series continuing to grow its metrics, securing a spot on the schedule appears harder than ever. F1’s popularity has led to a surge of interest from prospective host cities, countries and governments, with some more credible than others. However, politicians prematurely declaring a grand […]
Why Logan Sargeant does not miss Formula 1 as he makes his WEC debut
Logan Sargeant has been through an eventful period. In 2024, he lost his Williams Formula 1 seat midway through the season to Franco Colapinto, bringing his F1 career to an end after fewer than two full campaigns. Since then, Sargeant has sampled a range of motorsport categories, from IndyCar to IMSA’s LMP2 class. He had […]
The work going on in Maranello keeping Ferrari flat out in F1’s April break
In Formula 1, time is everything. Not just the time ticking away on the stopwatch, but also the time needed to design, develop and refine. It is the invisible factor that separates success from failure. The teams are constantly racing against the clock: every detail is planned, every task is meticulously timed, and every margin […]
F1’s long-term future could suit Verstappen – but will it come soon enough?
When the media gathered at Red Bull’s hospitality unit during the first week of winter testing in Bahrain, most colleagues were wondering how Max Verstappen would respond to the new regulations. After all, the Dutchman had already warned about this engine formula in the summer of 2023 and had openly stated that, in his view, it […]