Team principals Andrea Stella and Toto Wolff have once again addressed the safety issues the 2026 F1 regulations pose and urged the FIA to take necessary action following Ollie Bearman’s massive shunt at the Japanese GP on Sunday. The first half of the race at Suzuka saw Bearman suffer a 50G collision after being forced…
Max Verstappen has cast doubt over his long-term future in F1, admitting he no longer finds enjoyment under the current regulations following the race at Suzuka on Sunday where he finished 7th. Speaking to BBC Sport, the Red Bull driver revealed the demands of the calendar and the nature of the racing had prompted him…
Heading into the 2026 Japanese GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has opened up about the FIA’s last-minute modification of the energy recovery limit for qualifying, how a flying lap around Suzuka would feel different in comparison to last year, and the potential of Red Bull’s latest F1 challenger. After facing considerable difficulties with the balance…
The FIA has adjusted qualifying energy management rules ahead of this weekend’s F1 Japanese GP, aiming to restore a stronger emphasis on flat-out performance under the new 2026 regulations. Following feedback from teams and drivers, the governing body has reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap in qualifying from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. The change…
The FIA has appointed Northern Ireland’s Paul Burns as their new F1 deputy race director. The role of F1 deputy race director has been vacant since Claire Dubbelman left at the beginning of 2026. The Dutchwomen left the FIA to join the Saudi Automotive and Motorcycle Federation. She had starting to work in race control…
All 20 drivers on the Formula E grid have taken the extraordinary step of signing a joint letter to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, voicing deep concerns about the governance of their championship. The coordinated move, as reported by The Race, sent on 11 March by Lucas di Grassi and reigning champion Oliver Rowland, highlights…
McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were left disappointed after both drivers record a non-start at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP due to separate power unit related issues. It all ended for the McLaren duo, even before it started at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. While Norris was unable to even complete his reconnaissance…
Flavio Briatore confirms talks with Mercedes regarding sale of Otro Capital’s shares in Alpine F1 Team, but clarified it is not with Toto Wolff directly. The American hedge fund company Otro Capital is looking to sell its 24% shares in Alpine F1 Team. The discussions of the same have been on since last year, with…
Fernando Alonso sees things with different perspective and maturity when comparing his time with Honda back in 2015 to 2026, when asked at the F1 Chinese GP. It was a bitter end between Alonso and Honda F1 back in 2017 when McLaren decided to end terms with the Japanese manufacturer after a three-year stint. The…
With safety issues becoming a major talking point in F1 yet again following the 2026 Australian GP, Andrea Stella shared his concerns over the race starts, the massive speed differentials between cars, and overtaking. Meanwhile, drivers Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly were vocal about the perils of the straight-line mode on Lap 1 and while…
