First F1 2026 test about mileage and not «pure performance»
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur reckons “pure performance” is quite irrelevant at the first pre-season test for the 2026 Formula 1 season due to the regulation change coming in. The 2026 campaign will introduce changes to both the power unit and chassis, as cars will become lighter and smaller and there’ll be more emphasis on electrical […]
How the F1 calendar works and why promoters are signing long term
F1 grands prix have become much than sporting events. They now stretch over four days of fan engagement with star music acts, cultural events, top chefs and diverse activities for fans. Promoter fees generate around $1billion of income annually for F1, almost a third of the total revenue. They can also have a massive economic […]
What will be the key performance differentiator in F1? FIA shares early prediction
Major regulation changes usually lead to bigger gaps in Formula 1. Both the teams and the FIA expect a bigger field spread than last year, although the governing body has introduced several measures to prevent a repeat of 2014. At the start of the hybrid era, Mercedes arrived with a superior power unit, after which […]
“It wasn’t funny” – Piastri reflects on Alpine F1 contract saga
Oscar Piastri has reflected on the contractual saga that occurred in mid-2022, when he signed a McLaren Formula 1 deal as an Alpine junior. Piastri joined the Renault Sport Academy, as it was then called, for the 2020 season after narrowly clinching the Formula Renault Eurocup title. The Australian went on to win the F3 […]
Why Ford is contributing more to Red Bull’s F1 engines than initially planned
Later this month, both Red Bull teams will get the first taste of the all-new in-house power unit and although the first winter test in Barcelona will take place behind closed doors, it’s still an important benchmark for both Ford and Red Bull. Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook said the test will make clear whether […]
F1 75 Surprises — The Most Unexpected Races in F1 History!
In the latest episode of our look at the greatest races in world championship history, we select the 10 best surprise victories. Host Kevin Turner and author Roger Smith outlines the reasons for their choices, while leading motorsport journalist Damien Smith casts his critical eye over the ranking. If you want to find out more […]
Vettel reveals advice he gave to Hamilton for Ferrari switch
Sebastian Vettel has given insight into the advice he gave Lewis Hamilton ahead of the Briton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Vettel raced for the Scuderia from 2015 to 2020, becoming its third-most successful driver in terms of grand prix victories, though he was twice beaten to the title by Hamilton. […]
FIA’s honest assessment of F1’s past rule cycle: “We have missed that”
With the 2025 calendar year, the ground effect era has also come to an end in Formula 1. The FIA previously indicated that things moved “in the right direction”, but the governing body does not give itself full marks in all areas. That applies first and foremost to the effect of dirty air, which has […]
Verstappen in regular contact with Horner despite Red Bull F1 sacking
Max Verstappen still speaks glowingly of Christian Horner with the pair maintaining a great relationship even after the Briton’s sacking as the Red Bull Formula 1 team boss. Horner surprisingly departed the Austrian outfit in July after starting the role when Red Bull entered F1 in 2005, in which it then became one of the […]