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During an Interview for the High Performance Podcast, Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu praised Ollie Bearman, describing him as an “amazing talent” as he recalls the early stages of the young talent’s career and a transformative 2025 F1 season. “Oh, they’re very, very different,” says Komatsu about drivers Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman, whom…
During a print media session before the 2026 F1 Japanese GP, Alex Albon discussed some of the technical issues Williams is facing this season. After missing the Barcelona shakedown, the British team has reported being overweight and having aerodynamic limitations in the new regulations. Albon has had a harder time in 2026 than his teammate…
Ayao Komatsu has opened up about the problematic team culture at Haas before he took over as team principal, the steps he took immediately after assuming the new position in 2024, the massive communication gap that existed between their multiple bases under Guenther Steiner, and what ultimately prevented him from quitting during the disappointing 2023…
Sergio Pérez is confident that Cadillac can progress and bridge the gap to the midfield across the 2026 F1 campaign. During a print media session on media day at the Suzuka Circuit, the Mexican driver provided a transparent look into the team’s season and the effort required to compete on the Formula 1 grid. Building…
After the recent Japanese Grand Prix, Audi F1 Team has been struggling; both drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have mentioned the start struggles. With brand new regulations, Audi chose a more difficult era to join Formula 1. The question arises as to where we can expect to see the Audi F1 Team. Can they…
Lewis Hamilton spoke ahead of the Japanese GP about his 2026 F1 season with Ferrari, backing himself to deliver despite the doubts that followed a difficult debut season with the team. The seven-time World Champion currently sits P4 in the Drivers’ Standings with 41 points, following a P6 finish in Japan. His 2026 campaign has…
As ongoing tensions in the Middle East have forced the cancellation of the 2026 F1 Bahrain and Jeddah GPs, Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu described the break as both helpful and disruptive. Haas F1 Team currently sits 4th in the Teams’ Standings after a mixed start to the new season. Ollie Bearman leads the team’s…
In an interview uploaded on the Racexpress YouTube channel, Jos Verstappen, former F1 Driver and father of 4-time Red Bull World Champion Max Verstappen, weighed in on the surprising news of GianPiero Lambiase leaving Red Bull for McLaren, the 2026 season, and regulations. Earlier this week, news broke that GianPiero Lambiase, who served as Max…
Speaking during the Japanese GP weekend McLaren team principal Andrea Stella urged F1 decision-makers to implement changes to improve the safety and quality of racing under 2026 regulations. During a Saturday media session, Stella reiterated the need for FIA to prioritise safety after the first three races of the season exposed flaws in the new…
Carlos Sainz managed to collect two points so far in the 2026 F1 season, as Williams sits near the back of the constructors’ standings, just ahead of Cadillac and Aston Martin. Although he is ahead of his teammate Alex Albon, both are also battling the FW48 and facing multiple issues. Sainz finished P15 in Australia…
