Lando Norris is “playing catch-up” at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, having been outqualified by McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in what he has called a “difficult” weekend. The reigning world champion will start Sunday’s race in fifth after he set a lap time almost three tenths off the pace of teammate Piastri, and six tenths…
Kimi Antonelli has said there is still ‘work to do’ after qualifying in second place for the Sprint race at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. The Italian set a lap time nearly three tenths slower than his Mercedes teammate George Russell, who took pole position for Saturday’s race. He finished three tenths ahead of McLaren’s…
Fernando Alonso has said that the driver’s role in F1 is “dying” due to the new regulation changes brought in for the 2026 season. Speaking after Friday’s (13 February) test in Bahrain, the Aston Martin driver said that the emphasis on saving energy means drivers can’t perform to their full capabilities during races. While F1…
Max Verstappen has opened up about his approach to Formula 1 and his plans after he eventually retires from the sport. Speaking on Red Bull Racing’s Talking Bull podcast after the 2025 season, Verstappen described his relaxed relationship with his career, stating that others take life “too seriously”. “It is super important to be successful,…
Carlos Sainz has stated that he will be looking for race wins in the 2026 F1 season after a strong start with Williams in 2025. Asked about his progress in the team so far, having left Scuderia Ferrari at the end of last year, Sainz said he had a “season to be proud of”. The…
Helmut Marko has revealed the reasoning behind his shock F1 departure from Red Bull at the end of this year’s Formula 1 season. The Austrian left the team earlier this week following the conclusion of the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, having served as an adviser to Red Bull Racing (and its sister teams) since its…
New rules will be introduced in the 2026 F1 season that will require teams to cover most of their car in paint or stickers to avoid exposed carbon fibre. Drivers will be allowed to change their numbers mid-career, while a number of potential refinements to the 2026 regulations were also discussed including a proposal of…
Oscar Piastri has stated he hopes to put F1 São Paulo GP sprint race behind him and is looking towards qualifying after a collision with the barriers saw him walk away with no points on Saturday. Piastri recorded his third DNF of the season during the F1 São Paulo GP sprint race, where he came…
Williams team principal James Vowles has predicted a tricky F1 São Paulo GP for the British team, stating that they must deliver on car performance to be in a good position for 2026. Vowles has sights set on 2026 Asked about the final four races in a Q&A-style video for the Williams YouTube channel, Vowles…
Current FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is expected to retain his position in the governing body’s upcoming election despite facing opposition from three other candidates. The Emirati is looking to secure a second four-year term as president in the FIA’s upcoming General Assemblies, due to be held on 12 December. Former FIA steward Tim Mayer,…
