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Norris on his mindset shift and Stella’s encouragement during 2025 F1 season
Progress in Formula 1 is often framed around lap time, upgrades and results. But for Lando Norris, the process of improvement has gone far deeper than changes to his McLaren. Speaking to BBC Sport, Norris revealed that much of his improvement stemmed from a change in mindset, particularly in 2025, that led to him winning…

Driver skill vs car: Mercedes engine chief delivers verdict on 2026 F1 regulations
‘What wins you a championship: a dominant car or a skilled driver?’ is an age-old question in the realm of Formula 1. The apex league of motorsport once again faces the same question as we await the advent of a new set of regulations. The 2026 F1 season will mark the start of these regulations…

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reviews “not good enough” 2025 F1 season
In an Interview posted on the Mercedes F1 Team’s YouTube channel, team principal Toto Wolff looks back at the team’s 2025 F1 season and the performance of drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes finished the 2025 F1 season second in the Constructors’ Championship after a season-long battle with Red Bull and Ferrari for the…

Wheatley on massive internal pressure ahead of Audi F1 debut in 2026
As the 2025 Formula 1 season is over, Sauber has officially competed in their last F1 race. They are now in the midst of their rebrand as Audi, which will retain Jonathan Wheatley as team principal, with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto as their F1 drivers. During a print media session after the Abu Dhabi Grand…

Breaking new ground for women in motorsport: How the Gatorade—F1 Academy partnership is redefining support for female athletes
Gatorade is set to join the F1 Academy grid in 2026 with French driver Lisa Billard behind the wheel. The iconic American sports drink brand enters the world of motorsport aiming to drive greater change and visibility for women in sport. Gatorade first appeared on the F1 Academy in 2025, announcing a multi-year partnership at…

TGR continues its commitment to developing motorsport talent in 2026
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has confirmed its driver line-up for 2026, continuing its long-standing support of emerging motorsport talent. Through the TGR Driver Challenge Program (TGR-DC), the organisation aims to provide drivers with the tools and opportunities to excel in the most competitive racing series around the world. The programme will see a diverse group…

Sainz aiming for race wins in 2026 F1 season with Williams
Carlos Sainz has stated that he will be looking for race wins in the 2026 F1 season after a strong start with Williams in 2025. Asked about his progress in the team so far, having left Scuderia Ferrari at the end of last year, Sainz said he had a “season to be proud of”. The…

Controversial loophole in F1 2026 Power Units threatens start of season
A brewing controversy threatens to overshadow F1’s 2026 season before it even begins. Credible sources allege that two major manufacturers have discovered a clever workaround to compression ratio restrictions in the F1 2026 power units. Sources speaking to The Race claim Mercedes and Red Bull have engineered their F1 2026 power units to circumvent new…

F1 Japanese GP win Verstappen’s on-track highlight of 2025
After a season in which he almost overcame a 104 point deficit to claim a record-tying fifth consecutive F1 world title, you’d expect Max Verstappen to have quite a few highlights in 2025. However, his personal highlight was off the track, rather than on it, he revealed when talking to ViaPlay. Birth of daughter Lily…

Global grid gathers for landmark 2026 Bathurst 12 Hours
The 2026 Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour will welcome at least 36 cars to Mount Panorama, marking the largest field of the decade at Australia’s International Enduro. Moreover, organisers expect the grid to grow further before entries officially close in early January. Already, the provisional list signals one of the most competitive editions in recent memory….
