Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has explained why he’s heavily against what he called “knee-jerk” reactions and further changes to F1’s race start procedures in 2026. With the removal of the MGU-H, teams lost a key component that helped the cars to get away pretty seamlessly most of the time by the end of…
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff spoke about Kimi Antonelli’s potential championship contention following the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. The Brackley-based team have had a strong start, winning the first two races of the season. Mercedes are currently 31 points ahead of Ferrari in the World Constructors’ Championship. Antonelli scored his maiden pole position and victory…
After another disastrous weekend at the F1 2026 Chinese GP, Mike Krack, chief trackside officer at Aston Martin, discussed in a print media session how the team keeps an eye on what the competition is doing. Initially, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll had gained four places as Albon, Bortoleto, Piastri and Norris did not start…
Williams F1 team principal James Vowles addressed the team’s performance at the Chinese GP 2026 after a weekend that delivered points but also exposed the team’s current limitations under the new regulations. Williams left Shanghai with a P9 finish for Carlos Sainz, securing the team’s first points of the 2026 season. The Grove outfit had…
The 2026 Chinese GP was a disaster for team principal Andrea Stella and the entire McLaren F1 team. Neither of the consecutive Constructors’ Champions’ cars were able to start the race. Reigning World Driver’s Champion Lando Norris could not even leave his garage. His teammate Oscar Piastri was pushed back into the pits just before…
After the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Carlos Sainz maintained his critical stance on the new regulations, citing safety concerns over energy deployment and reliability as key factors. Since testing, drivers have been vocal about the impact of the 2026 F1 regulations on racing, particularly regarding the energy management of the new power units. After the…
The 2026 F1 season continues to provide a steep learning curve for the grid’s rookie, Arvid Lindblad, at the 2026 Chinese GP. Driving for the Racing Bulls, he entered the Chinese GP coming off an impressive P8 finish at the season opener in Australia. However, the Shanghai International Circuit and the unpredictable nature of the…
In Shanghai last Sunday, Sergio Pérez collided with Valtteri Bottas on the opening lap at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP. As a result, the incident compromised both of their races. In the end he crossed the line in P15. Afterwards, the Mexican admitted it was a mistake and took full responsibility, adding that he could…
The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has moved swiftly to shut down mounting speculation surrounding the role of Adrian Newey, after reports suggested an imminent leadership reshuffle, particularly that of team principal, at the Silverstone-based squad. At the centre of the rumours, claims emerged that Newey—widely regarded as Formula 1’s most successful designer—would step back…
Mercedes have confirmed that Bradley Lord will become the team’s F1 Deputy Team Principal, working closely with their boss Toto Wolff. It is a role he starts immediately. The Brit has been involved in Formula 1 for 25 years. He started at Renault as a press officer in the early 2000s, becoming a senior press…
