Drivers and leading figures within Formula One have called for urgent action given their serious concern over the potential dangers now inherent in the sport after Britain’s Oliver Bearman suffered a huge accident at the Japanese Grand Prix. The crash, caused by cars coming at one another at enormously different speeds, was described by Bearman … Read more
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES – Koji WATANABE (Honda), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas), Andrea STELLA (McLaren) Q: Andrea, if we could start with you. Bad memories first of all. Can we throw it back to China, which was a source of great frustration for the team? Do you fully understand the cause of the problems prior to the start?Andrea STELLA: Yeah, so China … Read more
Prior to a scheduled press conference in the lead up to the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend, star Formula One driver Max Verstappen ejected The Guardian reporter Giles Richard from the press room over a question Richard had asked the driver over three months ago, at the end of the previous F1 season. Richard’s question, … Read more
F1 – Mercedes drivers top opening practice in Japan ahead of McLaren and Ferrari George Russell went two hundredths of a second quicker than Mercedes’ team-mate Kimi Antonelli to hand the Silver Arrows a 1-2 in opening practice for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. It was two-by-two in Suzuka with the Mercedes … Read more
Aston Martin Aramco Esports is delighted to announce the return of experienced racer Shanaka Clay and the addition of rising talent Liam Stevens ahead of the 2026 Formula One Sim Racing season. Both will play vital supporting roles on and off the simulator. The duo will work closely with the team’s driver line-up of Rubén … Read more
Archyde Formula 1 returns to Shanghai this weekend for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, marking a significant shift in how U.S. Fans can access the race. Following last week’s Australian Grand Prix, drivers are back on the Shanghai International Circuit for a full race weekend, culminating in the main event on Sunday, March 15th. For … Read more
F1 – 2026 Chinese GP Schedule of Press Conferences DATE TIME DRIVER / TEAM MEMBER Thursday, 12 March 1230hrs 1300hrs Pierre Gasly (Alpine)Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)Esteban Ocon (Haas) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)Max Verstappen (Red Bull)Alex Albon (Williams) Friday, 13 March 1330hrs Steve Nielsen (Alpine)Jonathan Wheatley (Audi)Laurent Mekies (Red Bull) Saturday, 14 March Post-Sprint Post-Qualifying First three … Read more
BYD Company is examining options to enter competitive motorsport including Formula 1 and endurance racing, in an effort to boost the Chinese brand’s appeal globally, according to people familiar with the matter. The carmaker is looking at several options following its rapid growth outside its home market and competitive racing’s continuing shift towards hybrid engines, … Read more
The earlier March date in the calendar sees a 66-car entry set to tackle the second round of the series, with 43 crews registered for championship points. Of those, 24 will compete in the Ultimate category, 10 in Challenger, six in SSV and three in the Stock class for series-production cross-country machines. Fresh from winning … Read more
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — After a strong Australian debut, Cadillac principal Graeme Lowdon says the team has earned its rivals’ respect and plans to build on a “really solid platform” for future success. General Motors brand Cadillac had a short run-up to the pinnacle of motor sport, and its 2026 debut at Melbourne’s Albert Park, … Read more