In the weeks leading up to the Miami Grand Prix, Formula 1, or rather the F1 Commission, along with the manufacturers and the FIA, has scheduled a series of meetings to discuss the current state of affairs regarding the issues that have emerged in the first three races concerning power unit recharging requirements. In practice, … Read more
The FIA has issued a statement to confirm a crucial change to qualifying at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. Ahead of media day at Suzuka, the motorsport governing body reduced the maximum permitted energy recharge per lap during the grid-setting session from 9.0MJ to 8.0MJ. Like Melbourne’s Albert Park, which opened the 2026 F1 season, … Read more
Max Verstappen has received major backing from Formula E champion Sebastien Buemi over his fierce criticism of F1’s new energy management regulations. During pre-season testing, Verstappen branded F1’s new rules as “anti-racing” and as “Formula E on steroids” as he voiced his displeasure at the new 50-50 split in terms of power output from the … Read more
Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has admitted Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll’s running in the Australian Grand Prix will be “very heavily restricted” due to “permanent nerve damage” concerns. The vibrations of the Honda power unit in the AMR26 are not only compromising the chassis and reliability of the car, but are also transferring … Read more
With tensions in the Middle East rising sharply amid the recent conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, F1 faces the real prospect of upheaval in its early-season schedule. Whilst the impact on the F1 calendar pales in comparison to the broader crisis and must be kept within perspective, the championship may have to … Read more
Mick Schumacher’s IndyCar debut came to an early end after he was involved in an incident on the opening lap. The former Haas F1 driver has embarked on a new career chapter in the Indycar series, signing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The opening round of the new IndyCar season got underway this weekend in … Read more
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has claimed it was not his decision to ruthlessly send Liam Lawson back to Racing Bulls just two rounds into the 2025 F1 season. The New Zealander was switched with Yuki Tsunoda ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix last year, having failed to make it out of Q1 … Read more
Lance Stroll has vowed to help Aston Martin to “keep pushing flat out to unlock more performance” following a dismal 2026 pre-season testing. Across the three tests in Barcelona and Bahrain, Stroll completed just 139 laps in the AMR26 machine as Honda power unit woes hampered running. On Thursday, team-mate Fernando Alonso stopped with an … Read more
Archyde The final day of Formula 1 pre-season testing is underway in Bahrain, offering teams a last chance to fine-tune their cars before the season opener in Australia on March 2nd… You can read the full story here: F1 Pre-Season Testing Day 3: Live Updates & Final Insights. Source link
F1 boss Stefano Domenicali has no doubt Max Verstappen will continue in Formula 1, despite his recent criticism, after holding a “very constructive meeting’ with the four-time champion. Verstappen has exercised what he considers to be “free speech” in heavily denouncing the direction F1 has headed with its latest major regulation change, describing the cars … Read more