Formula One drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP – The Irish Times

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

F1 – 2026 Japanese Grand Prix – Friday Press Conference Transcript

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

F1 reporter responds after Max Verstappen ejected him from press conference

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 

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 strengthens sim racing line-up with key additions

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

F1 China Grand Prix 2026: How to Watch Live on Apple TV (Free Trial)

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

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

China’s BYD explores entering Formula 1 in company’s first push into motor racing

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

W2RC resumes with revised five-day BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal

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

Lowdon: Cadillac has earned rivals’ respect after its first F1 race in Australia

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