Fresh off the back of the Bahrain tests, Ollie Bearman shared his understanding of the 2026 F1 machines. After completing 199 laps in the second week, Bearman keeps his optimism heading into the new season while being grounded by the realities of the pre-season testing. 2026 regulations brought a shift in driving the F1 car…
As F1 undergoes the biggest overhaul of regulations in its history, Ayao Komatsu, Ollie Bearman, and Esteban Ocon have reflected on Haas’s performance during several rounds of pre-season testing in 2026 and what their expectations are for the Australian GP this weekend. Following the private shakedown in Barcelona that reportedly saw them clock up 391…
Arvid Lindblad has opened up about his objectives for his rookie F1 campaign, adapting to the new VCARB 03, whether the season opener will set the tone for the rest of the 2026 season, and his relationship with Racing Bulls teammate Liam Lawson as he gears up for the Australian GP this weekend. Racing Bulls…
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad discussed his first experience behind the wheel as a full-time F1 driver during 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain earlier this month. The 18-year-old Red Bull academy driver is the sole rookie on the grid this season, making his debut amid major changes to F1’s technical regulations. On adapting his driving…
Nico Hülkenberg spoke on Audi’s 2026 F1 pre-season tests, which were completed with an extensive winter test schedule. The tests covered the circuits in Barcelona and Bahrain, with a focus on reliability, system validation, and performance development in preparation for their first ever F1 season. The Audi team made the most significant improvements in the…
Audi F1 Team closes out day 3 of week 2 of F1 pre-season testing with 135 laps completed. Nico Hülkenberg ran 64 laps in the day 3 morning session. His teammate, Gabriel Bortoleto, added another 71 laps in the afternoon. The F1 season starts in under two weeks, giving the team time to review the…
During a Press Conference on the final day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Franco Colapinto has shared his thoughts on Alpine’s performance for the 2026 campaign. The young Argentine also discussed how much more prepared he feels this season after getting to take part in pre-season testing. Colapinto on whether the switch to Mercedes-Benz…
F1 World Champion, Lando Norris, admits that McLaren is still a little bit off the race pace. While the team is not where they want to be yet, there is still time to make improvements. As pre-season testing takes place in Bahrain, the teams are familiarising themselves with the cars and making the final changes…
Team Principal Toto Wolff has dismissed recent allegations regarding Mercedes’ 2026 F1 engine. The Austrian labelled the controversy a “storm in a teacup”. FIA’s new compression unit limit test Earlier this week, the FIA stated that an E-vote would be held among the Formula 1 Power Unit Advisory Committee, focused on the assessment of the…
Alpine Sporting Director Steve Nielsen is looking back and forward at the same time after the opening half of 2026 F1 Bahrain Testing. In fact, the recently hired Formula 1 expert is handling a rather multifaceted situation while entering his first full season with the French team. A completely new era for Alpine F1 Following…
