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…
Charles Leclerc had a positive first day for Ferrari at the 2026 F1 Barcelona Shakedown and is excited to see how Ferrari fares against the competition. In an Interview with F1 after completing his run, Leclerc shared his excitement to be back in a “very different” car. “It was nice to be back in the car,…
Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations and how he feels they are going to influence the team’s and his own approach to the new season. Earlier today, Ferrari unveiled the livery of the SF-26, followed by a first outing for drivers Charles Leclerc…
Mattia Binotto, the head of Audi’s F1 project, discussed expectations for the upcoming 2026 F1 season and the ambitious goal of fighting for the Championship by 2030 during the team’s launch event in Berlin on Tuesday. The event, streamed on the team’s YouTube channel, marked the first official F1 event for the German manufacturer and…
Ben Hodgkinson, technical director of Red Bull Powertrains, expressed confidence in the legality of the team’s 2026 F1 power unit, dismissing reports suggesting the contrary as “just noise”. In recent weeks, controversy has arisen over the 16:1 compression ratio limit set in the Technical Regulations for the 2026 F1 season. According to rumours, Red Bull…
During the 2025 F1 season, Williams team principal James Vowles was interviewed for the Business of Sport podcast, where he discussed how he helped Alex Albon reach his potential. Alex Albon delivered strong performances during the 2025 F1 season and helped Williams finish P5 in the Constructors’ Championship. Albon himself finished the season with a…
