McLaren’s Lando Norris has discussed his thoughts on the 2026 F1 cars following the new regulations kicking in, as well as how competitive he thinks the field will be for the upcoming season. Last week every team other than Williams, took part in the Barcelona shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. This was one of…
The Williams F1 team have conducted a shakedown at Silverstone with the FW48 ahead of the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain. The Sakhir International Circuit will host two tests later in February. It was a difficult January for the Williams F1 squad. They missed the Barcelona shakedown that took place late last month. The…
The conclusion of the 2026 F1 Barcelona shakedown marked a huge milestone for Audi. They officially commenced their journey as a full works team and power unit manufacturer. The three days of running served as a stark reminder for the four rings of the technical steepness associated with the 2026 regulation reset. For Mattia Binotto,…
With the 2026 Barcelona Shakedown being done, many teams have impressed not only F1 observers but also drivers themselves—Mercedes’ George Russell was particularly intrigued by Aston Martin’s performance and design features, applauding Adrian Newey and his team. Barcelona Shakedown promised action Last week ten out of eleven teams were able to test their new cars,…
F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona concluded last week. Williams Racing was the only team to miss the shakedown week due to FW48 development delays. Despite not participating on track, team principal James Vowles believes Williams will not start the 2026 season on the back foot. James Vowles on FW48 development delays and their impact on…
Here is a clear and simple breakdown of Formula 1 racing terms so new fans can understand the action. The Language of Formula 1 and Its Racing Terms If you’re new to Formula 1, the language can feel fast and confusing at first. They speak quickly and use short sentences that do not necessarily describe…
Carlos Sainz returns to Formula 1 for his second season with Williams F1 Team for the 2026 season. He stepped into the partnership with many unknowns in the equation; however, his vision was laser-focused on one thing: helping Williams achieve the success they are destined for. Along with his extensive knowledge in front and behind…
Alex Albon approached the 2026 F1 season carrying a unique position within Williams, acting as both a reference point and a symbol of continuity during a period of major change in the sport. With new technical regulations set to reshape the competitive order, Albon’s experience offered stability to a team that had spent several years…
The Aston Martin F1 team concluded the Barcelona Shakedown with a race against time; the team had a late debut of Adrian Newey’s AMR26. Rival teams, bar Williams, maximised their mileage across the full event. However, the Silverstone-based outfit only hit the track during the final 48 hours. This delay signals a high-stakes race against…
Williams F1 have become the latest team to launch its 2026 season livery with the FW48. It follows on from a difficult January for the team. 2026 Barcelona FW48 testing livery gets canned as Williams F1 skips shakedown Williams F1 were due to begin the 2026 pre-season in a one-off livery. The livery was fan-designed,…
