As the 2026 season approaches, the F1 paddock has transitioned from a state of curiosity to one of intense political friction. Rival manufacturers are lobbying for an immediate rule change regarding power unit (PU) compression ratios after allegations of rule breaking. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has offered a firm defence of his team’s engine partner:…

McLaren launched their 2026 challenger, the MCL40, with a livestream event from Bahrain, during which McLaren team principal Andrea Stella and CEO Zak Brown weighed in on the new era of F1.  The Italian discussed his excitement for the new regulations. All teams face a huge task due to the scale of them. “I look…

Led by Adrian Newey, Aston Martin is the final team on the grid to have unveiled its 2026 F1 season challenger. At a special launch event in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the team removed the covers from their 2026 car, the AMR26. At the launch event, Team Principal Adrian Newey spoke on his design philosophy behind…

In an interview posted on the FIA’s YouTube Channel, FIA Single Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis and FIA Single Seater Technical Director Jan Monchaux talk about the 2026 F1 Regulations and weigh in on the compression ratio debate. With the introduction of the 2026 F1 Regulations, the FIA lowered the compression ratio limit from 18:1 to…