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Ex-F1 Red Bull Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner faced the question about Adrian Newey directly in an interview with Up To Speed. He recounted the day he learned Newey wanted to leave, the internal pressure that shaped his response and the enviornment that once made their partnership flourish. The day the news broke Horner…
The 2026 F1 Academy Teams’ Championship heads to the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) with Campos Racing holding a commanding 73-point advantage over Rodin Motorsport, while MP Motorsport and PREMA Racing remain firmly involved in the fight heading into the final two rounds. Campos leads on 212 points following another strong weekend at Zandvoort, with…
After a difficult run at the 2026 Singapore GP, where Fernando Alonso finished P16 and Lance Stroll had to retire on Lap 38 with clutch issues, Honda F1 Chief Engineer Shintaro Orihara and Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack discussed the complexities of the 2026 F1 regulations in terms of energy management and extracting optimal performance…
While several special liveries were spotted on the track throughout the Barcelona shakedown week and pre-season testing in Bahrain, eleven F1 teams in 2026 will now introduce one-off designs during the 23-race season as well. F1 cars are built to leave an impression not only in the literal but also in the figurative sense. It’s…
Speaking in a print media session after a mixed weekend for the Audi F1 Team in Singapore, Racing Director Allan McNish evaluated the team’s upcoming technical development and analysed how recent car upgrades perform across different circuit layouts. While Gabriel Bortoleto suffered a DNF, Nico Hülkenberg delivered a resilient performance from P15 at the beginning…
The FIA has confirmed that they have approved a new test house and debris fence manufacturer for the Asia-Pacific region. The governing body will be helping to improve safety in a part of the world where Motorsport continues to rapidly grow in popularity. Debris fences are hugely important alongside the constant improvements in car safety….
Payton Westcott has established herself as a standout rookie on the 2026 F1 Academy grid, with her maiden win at Zandvoort marking a significant milestone in her debut season. The PREMA Racing driver sits fifth in the Drivers’ Standings with 49 points, making her the highest-ranked rookie heading into the final two rounds. Westcott has…
Christian Horner described how his time at Red Bull came to an end and what an F1 return would need to look like. He would consider an F1 return, but only if the right opportunity came along. The former Red Bull Team Principal reflected on life away from the paddock, the pressure of the job…
Laurent Mekies spoke in a print media session after the Singapore round and confirmed that Red Bull will not introduce any upgrades for the US GP, having completed its planned development programme for the 2026 F1 season. Despite shifting its focus to 2027, the team principal believes Red Bull can remain competitive and fight for…
MP Motorsport has confirmed that Zhenrui Chi will graduate to the FIA Formula 3 (F3) Championship in 2027, continuing his partnership with the Dutch outfit following a competitive season in the FIA Formula Regional European Championship (FREC). The 17-year-old Aston Martin Driver Academy member finished eighth in the 2026 FREC Drivers’ Championship and will now…
