Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Team Principal, has laid down a clear challenge for Esteban Ocon as the team prepares for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Following a debut year with the American team that fell short of expectations, the French driver faces a critical turning point in his career. Speaking to a select group of…
Neil Houldey spoke with Formula1.com following the F1 2026 shakedown in Barcelona for McLaren. The team’s Technical Director of Engineering provided several insights on their week at the track. The three days in Barcelona marked a significant milestone in the car project that has been in development since 2024. Houldey on initial testing and operational…
Following the launch of Alpine’s F1 2026 challenger in Barcelona on January 23rd, the Executive Technical Director David Sanchez has provided a detailed look into the engineering technicalities behind the A526. With the sport entering a new era of regulations, Sanchez highlighted the intensive “all-hands-on-deck” effort required over the past year to prepare the team…
On January 23rd 2026, the BWT Alpine F1 Team officially revealed their new car livery in Barcelona. The launch of the A526 marks the beginning of a radical transformation for the Enstone-based squad as Formula 1 enters a new regulatory era. Historic change: The Mercedes engine beneath the Alpine and its 2026 F1 livery Besides…
On January 20, 2026, Honda and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team officially launched their partnership, signaling a major shift in the F1 landscape; the topic of compression ratio also came up. Starting with the 2026 season, the British squad will transition from Mercedes power to become the primary factory partner for Honda, utilising a…
Lance Stroll ended his 2025 Season with a hard-fought points finish for his team Aston Martin at the F1 2025 Abu Dhabi GP. The Canadian driver delivered a resilient performance at the Yas Marina Circuit, crossing the finish line in P9. He ultimately secured P10, gaining a valuable championship point for the team after post-race…
Shortly before the season finale at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP, Nico Hülkenberg reflected on hitting an extraordinary career milestone: his 250th Grand Prix start. The German driver, who made his debut with Williams in Bahrain in 2010, admitted in a print media session he doesn’t remember his first race super well, but he is…
Liam Lawson successfully navigated the challenges of the F1 Qatar GP and secured a solid 9th-place finish on Sunday. The New Zealand driver secured 2 valuable points for the Racing Bulls after sustaining damage during qualifying, and despite a strategically restrictive race. He later declared it as “pretty pointless.” Frustration over traffic and strategy for…
