Max Verstappen‘s recent interview, where he said he was considering leaving F1, breached the sport’s rules, according to BBC reporter Andrew Benson. The Red Bull ace recently made it clear he is not enjoying the new generation of F1 cars. He has even described it as “Formula E on steroids” during pre-season testing. In his … Read more
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
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen blasted Formula 1’s new era as a “joke” on Sunday after retiring from the Chinese Grand Prix with a power unit problem. The Red Bull driver, no fan of the new engine with its increased electrical element and need to manage energy deployment, slowed and limped back to the pits … 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
Untelevised team radio footage from the Australian Grand Prix has revealed the moment George Russell criticised the “mega dangerous” defensive tactics of Ferrari pair Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Russell and Mercedes lived up to their billing as pre-season favourites by winning the F1 2026 curtain raiser in Melbourne last weekend. George Russell team radio … Read more
Archyde Melbourne, Australia – George Russell of Mercedes secured a commanding victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, marking a triumphant start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The race,… You can read the full story here: Russell Wins Australian GP: Mercedes Dominate New F1 Era. Source link
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
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are among the sports stars whose schedules are in doubt because of the spreading war in the Middle East. Cancellations and travel shutdowns are already affecting events since the United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes on Iran on Saturday. Organisers of Formula 1 and major … Read more