Max Verstappen will head into the F1 Australian GP from the back of the grid, after an accident in Qualifying left him unable to set a time. Verstappen will start the F1 Australian GP from 20th on the grid. Heading into the weekend, the Red Bull driver looked like a candidate who could challenge for…
Ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has stated that the Australian GP will give the team the opportunity to gauge their competitiveness against the grid. The 2026 F1 season will introduce a new regulation cycle. To prepare for these changes, F1 teams, including Ferrari, tested their 2026…
Speaking to the media during Bahrain F1 testing, Fernando Alonso expressed hope that Aston Martin could improve as the 2026 season progresses. The Silverstone-based team experienced a disastrous start to its 2026 campaign, leaving plenty of room for improvement. “I don’t know who is in front now and who is behind, to be honest,” Aston…
Day 3 of test 2 at the 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is completed, view the full report and results here. By the end of day 2, 5 drivers already completed their running of the 2026 Bahrain F1 Testing, Test 2. Consequently, their teammates were pulling double duty on day 3. Hour 1 of 2026 Bahrain…
Day 2 of test 2 at the 2026 Bahrain F1 testing is completed, view the full report and results here. Compared to day 1 of test 2, more teams opted to give their driver a full day of 2026 Bahrain F1 testing. Among those with a full day were World Champions Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton,…
As testing for the 2026 F1 season commences in Bahrain, Laurent Mekies stated he does not consider Red Bull the benchmark, noting that competitors are a “fair bit” ahead of the rest of the field. With the 2026 F1 season approaching, speculation about the pecking order is at its peak, with teams and drivers pointing…
During F1 Testing in Bahrain, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff commented on the FIA potentially implementing changes to the compression ratio tests ahead of the start of the 2026 F1 season, following competitors’ complaints. Recently, the Mercedes engine’s compression ratio has been a hot topic in pre-season discussions. The new 2026 F1 Regulations reduced the…
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…
Earlier today, the Mercedes AMG F1 Team held its digital 2026 F1 season launch, where Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff shared his excitement about putting the W17’s competitiveness to the test once the new season starts, as well as about the 2026 F1 regulations, which he feels will contribute to the sport’s popularity. The 2026…
In an interview for F1 after the last day of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown, Lewis Hamilton looks back at an “enjoyable week” after a winter of hard work for himself and Ferrari. “It’s been a really enjoyable week, honestly. I think a huge amount of work over the winter on my side, personal side, but…
