Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026
The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship. Formally, the two events have […]
Behind the debate over F1’s future engines is a battle for control
There is much more at stake than just a matter of technology behind the debate over the engine that will power the Formula 1 cars of the future. Over the past five years, the championship’s financial growth has been staggering: revenue has risen from $2.1billion in 2021 to $3.9bn in 2025, drastically changing the landscape. […]
The F1 drivers to take on the Nurburgring 24 Hours before Verstappen
Max Verstappen will make his debut in the Nurburgring 24 Hours this weekend. In doing so, he joins a long list of Formula 1 drivers who have taken part in the endurance classic. Verstappen’s entry is not only big news because of his status, but also because he becomes part of a select group. Since […]
Red Bull aims to hit F1 weight limit by Austrian GP
After a difficult start to the season, Red Bull appears to have taken a significant step forward in Miami, with Max Verstappen describing it as “light at the end of the tunnel” for the team. His fifth place in the Miami Grand Prix did not fully reflect that progress, but in terms of pure pace Red […]
Verstappen reveals hidden factor in Red Bull’s F1 recovery
Red Bull has surprised friend and foe alike – and even Max Verstappen himself – with second place during the Formula 1 qualifying in Miami. Whereas Verstappen did not even make it into Q3 in Japan, he has now secured a front-row start for Sunday’s race. When it was pointed out that those who bet on […]
“He’s going to kick everyone’s ass”
In an exclusive interview with Motorsport.com, Ford Performance director Mark Rushbrook revealed that the American marque is having “regular discussions” with Max Verstappen about doing more in sportscars — including hypercar. Ford will join the top class of the World Endurance Championship from 2027 onwards, which also means it will compete in the Le Mans 24 […]
Hadjar officially disqualified from F1 Miami GP qualifying
Isack Hadjar has been officially disqualified from qualifying for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix after his Red Bull fell foul of the Formula 1 technical regulations. The 21-year-old’s RB22 was in breach of Article C3.5.5 of the F1 regulations because his left hand side and right hand side floorboards were beyond the permitted dimension. This […]
Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks rules
Formula 1’s governing body the FIA has made additional tweaks to the relevant 2026 regulations to help power unit manufacturers catch up in a move which is expected to give struggling Honda extra assistance. F1 had devised a so-called ADUO system — Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities — for 2026’s all-new power units to avoid a similar […]
F1 working on contingency plans for Middle East races, as Q1 revenue surges
Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang says F1 chiefs are «working overtime» to come up with contingency plans for the series’ Middle Eastern races, with various options on the table pending on the war in Iran. F1 was forced to call off its April double-header in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia as a result of the US-Israeli […]