George Russell and Lando Norris have shared their thoughts on how the 2026 F1 regulations interact with different driving styles and whether the new generation of cars has altered the balance of power between teammates on the grid. The new engines, featuring a near 50-50 split between the internal combustion engine and electrical energy, have…
Team Principal Andrea Stella shared his thoughts on how McLaren’s overall execution of the 2026 Italian GP was, the challenges of energy management, the impact of the powerful slipstream at Monza, the set-up changes they made, and their current weaknesses after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came home in P4 and P5, respectively, on Sunday….
Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the energy management requirements at the most power-hungry circuit on the F1 calendar, whether the Ferrari drivers are willing to tow each other, whether Monza would bring back ‘yo-yo racing’, what their secret to success at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps was, and what their focus should be heading into…
Charles Leclerc has opened up about what his expectations are for the 2026 Dutch GP, whether the rain would benefit Ferrari, his impression of their many upgrades so far, and how confident he is about his wet-weather driving skills this weekend. After overcoming a multi-race slump that saw him struggle with brake issues and endure…
Sergio Pérez is the latest driver to convey his frustration with the 2026 F1 regulations. Pérez has had an unfortunate first half of the season with Cadillac troubles and reliability issues meaning he currently sits last in the Drivers’ Championship. Sergio Pérez on the 2026 F1 regulations “What I saw was not Formula One” Sergio…
In the latest edition of the NU Silver Arrows Radio Show, Mercedes Technical Director James Allison and Mercedes HPP (High-Performance Powertrains) Managing Director Hywel Thomas looked back on the preparation for the new regulations, a successful first half of the 2026 F1 season, and also gave an outlook on what to expect from the team…
With F1 reaching its mid-season mark in 2026, Pit Debrief has put forward a review of how Scuderia Ferrari and drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have fared in the first half of the campaign. While Mercedes have emerged as the clear favourites to lift both titles after the first eleven rounds, the Italian marque…
Nico Hülkenberg has defended Formula 1’s (F1) current generation, insisting that drivers can still influence performance in 2026 despite the greater emphasis on energy management and changing deployment characteristics after the change of the regulations. The latest technical regulations have altered the way drivers extract lap time, particularly as they balance outright speed with energy…
Andrea Stella has shared his thoughts on the lessons McLaren have learned in the first half of the season, whether there has been a real turning point until now, what contributed to their Hungarian GP success, the responsibility of carrying the team’s legacy forward, whether transitioning from the MCL40 to next year’s project is difficult,…
Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations, particularly on the PU side, with the increasing usage of AI software and its impact on driving and pace. The 2026 F1 regulations have sparked criticism, particularly the new PUs, which have drawn significant controversy, with energy deployment seemingly affecting the…
