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The 2026 F1 season is officially underway as Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Team Principal Laurent Mekies unveiled the team’s new challenger in Detriot, Michigan. With the championship entering a brand-new era of regulations, Red Bull and sister team VCARB became the first teams to reveal their liveries ahead of the 2026…
Racing Bulls has unveiled its new 2026 car livery in Detroit, Michigan, paying homage to Ford Racing’s heritage and its new partnership. Red Bull and Racing Bulls to use their own power units Choosing to pay homage to Ford Racing’s heritage, the 2026 Racing Bulls livery reveal took place at the manufacturer’s home in Detroit,…
Red Bull Racing’s livery reveal took place on January 15, 2026, ahead of the 2026 F1 season. The reveal took place in partnership with Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit, Michigan, paying homage to the power unit supplier’s heritage. Red Bull partners with Ford for 2026 F1 campaign In 2023, Ford announced a long-term partnership with…
Defending F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Champions McLaren have confirmed that 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward will share reserve driver duties for the 2026 season. Fornaroli and O’Ward form a strong reserve driver line-up at McLaren F1 Leonardo Fornaroli has had a magnificent couple of years. The Italian…
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…
We have a first look at the Cadillac F1 team as they reveal a special livery for the Barcelona shakedown. Cadillac will be hitting the track for the first time at Barcelona for a shakedown run ahead of the 2026 F1 season. To honour this, they have designed a one-time only livery for the occasion….
Alpine and Jack Doohan have officially parted ways with immediate effect ahead of the 2026 F1 season. In a statement released Tuesday, Alpine confirmed it had “mutually agreed” with Doohan not to continue their collaboration for the upcoming season. The team stated the decision allows the 22-year-old Australian to “pursue other career opportunities.” Alpine thanked…
The Williams F1 Team have officially strengthened its 2026 lineup by appointing Victor Martins, a Driver Academy graduate, to the role of Test and Development Driver. Additionally, the Frenchman will balance this new responsibility at Grove with a racing seat in the FIA World Endurance Championship alongside the Alpine Endurance Team. A proven track record…
Isack Hadjar will partner Max Verstappen in 2026 as he enters his sophomore season in F1. He received a promotion from Racing Bulls to Red Bull ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP last year in recognition of his impressive rookie campaign. The French-Algerian driver scored points in 10 Grands Prix in 2025, including a stunning…
Following the conclusion of a fantastic F1 season for Williams, Alex Albon provided a transparent response regarding the arrival of Carlos Sainz. This new addition has led to an evolution of the team’s internal culture. Albon’s reflections offered a rare look at how the presence of a proven race winner forces a driver to adapt…
