Audi driver Nico Hülkenberg left Spa-Francorchamps feeling boxed in by circumstances outside his control, explaining how his 2026 F1 Belgian GP hinged on a Virtual Safety Car, as well as the team’s ongoing straight-line speed deficit. He finished P13. Hülkenberg agreed that his second stint of the Belgian GP became defined by the cars he…
Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls driver in F1 2026, has opened up about the emotional toll of the rumour mill, revealing that he had to remove the sport entirely from his online life, in order to protect his mental wellbeing. Facing the rumour mill Speaking on the High Performance Podcast, Lawson admitted that seeing narratives written…
Lance Stroll’s race last Sunday at the Miami GP provided a measured but informative snapshot into Aston Martin’s ongoing challenges in the 2026 F1 season. He finished 17th. Instead of concentrating only on performance, the team viewed the GP as a chance to gather data. They experimented with different strategies, and ultimately, they aimed to…
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has stood firm following suggestions that F1 is risking alienating the wave of new supporters it has gained over recent years. He argued that criticism of the FIA’s 2026 regulations is arriving far too early. Speaking during a media session at McLaren’s Woking Technology Centre last Wednesday, Brown emphasised that the…
As the 2026 season arrives at Suzuka, Mercedes are heading into the F1 Japanese GP weekend with a blend of confidence and caution. Strong results in the opening rounds of this season have lifted the team back into the spotlight. However, Toto Wolff warns that margins remain razor-thin in this season of new machinery and…
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has dismissed claims that Max Verstappen’s motivation is diminishing in Formula 1 (F1). This comes despite the Dutchman’s increasingly sharp criticism of Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations. Verstappen has been one of the most vocal drivers regarding the next-generation cars, these cars featuring a 50/50 split hybrid power system…
Following a strong pre-season, George Russell is entering the 2026 F1 Australian GP with heightened expectations. It’s no secret that the Brit has been labelled a leading contender for this year’s World Championship. Therefore, all eyes were on the Mercedes driver in Thursday’s press conference. Rather than shying away from the spotlight however, the five-time…
