F1 News

The 5 most dramatic storylines of 2026 so far

Several big talking points have emerged during the first half of the 2026 F1 season.

How Bearman is inspiring Ferrari’s latest F1 prospect

Rafael Camara has admitted that Ollie Bearman’s path to F1 as a Ferrari-backed driver is giving him added motivation to “keep working” and “keep improving” – as the Brazilian youngster looks to earn…

What to look forward to when F1 returns after the break

The world of F1 is on a short hiatus, the teams enjoying a break from racing before the season resumes in the Netherlands later in August. Some drivers need a chance to get away after a tricky run of…

Newey assesses Aston Martin’s chances of keeping Alonso

Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has given his take on whether Fernando Alonso will continue on with the squad into 2027.

Motorcycling legend Rossi on Antonelli’s 'very special' impact

Kimi Antonelli has been rewriting the record books in 2026, the 19-year-old going on a five-race winning streak earlier in the season as he showed everyone why Toto Wolff rated him so highly.

Haas put on a show for fans with test at Fuji Speedway

Haas were back in action at Japan’s Fuji Speedway this week as the team staged another event for their fans – while giving Toyota-backed drivers Sho Tsuboi and Nirei Fukuzumi time in F1 machinery.

F1 legends share their thoughts on the 2026 season so far

After a busy first half of the 2026 campaign, F1 drivers and teams are now enjoying a well-earned break. The perfect moment, then, to reflect on some of the hot topics from the year so far – take the…

Why Norris thinks he’s driving better than in his title season

McLaren driver Lando Norris has expressed satisfaction over the level of performance he is delivering in 2026, believing he has driven “better than I probably did to this point last year”, when he…

Inside Liam Lawson's life away from the track

In the latest instalment of Off The Grid, Liam Lawson clears his schedule for a day to give us a look at his life away from the track – and in return, we take him to a place we know he'll love, just…

Norris, Piastri and Fornaroli in action for McLaren at Portimao

Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Leonardo Fornaroli were all in action for McLaren on Wednesday as the team carried out Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) running in Portugal.

Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon admit Williams is unlikely to meet 2026 targets despite recovery plan

Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have offered an assessment of the Grove outfit's gruelling 2026 Formula 1 season so far, revealing that while a recovery plan is in motion, the team is…

Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027

Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very…

Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027

Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very…

Max Verstappen's Red Bull radio complaints prompt McLaren move question from David Croft

Following a Hungarian Grand Prix filled with radio complaints, Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has questioned whether Max Verstappen's camp is deliberately laying the groundwork for…

Lewis Hamilton welcomes new puppy Halo during F1 summer break

Lewis Hamilton has welcomed a new golden retriever puppy, Halo. The seven-time champion acquired the puppy from US-based breeder Goldiva Goldens. Halo is Hamilton's first dog since the passing of his…

Haas “fighting with both hands tied” as it fails to match budget cap

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been “fighting with both hands tied” relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits. Komatsu opened up about needing to find more funding for…

The challenge Haas faces in trying to meet F1 budget cap: "Fighting with both hands tied"

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been “fighting with both hands tied” relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits. Komatsu opened up about needing to find more funding for…

Rachel Brookes opens up on emotional Lewis Hamilton farewell after Sky Sports F1 exit

Former Sky Sports Formula 1 presenter Rachel Brookes has opened up about her exit from the broadcaster, revealing the emotional and supportive reactions she received from Lewis Hamilton and Charles…

Sergio Perez reveals how Max Verstappen's "pure" leadership made him a faster F1 driver

Sergio Perez says observing four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen's "pure" leadership during their four-year stint as Red Bull team-mates from 2021 to 2024 made him a faster driver, despite the…

Behind the scenes of Arvid Lindblad's special first F1 British Grand Prix

Racing Bulls has released a behind-the-scenes video documenting Arvid Lindblad's first home Formula 1 weekend at Silverstone, as the British driver heads into the summer break sitting 11th in the…

Lando Norris reveals how fierce Oscar Piastri rivalry has driven his F1 development

McLaren's Lando Norris has admitted that team-mate Oscar Piastri has pushed him "too much for my liking", crediting their fierce intra-team rivalry as a key factor in his ongoing development as a…

David Croft calls out Lewis Hamilton over "careless mistakes" and costly F1 penalties

Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft has called out Lewis Hamilton for making "careless mistakes" in recent races. Following a difficult debut campaign for Ferrari in 2025, the…

Former Williams F1 driver Logan Sargeant announces engagement

Former Formula 1 driver Logan Sargeant has announced his engagement to long-time partner Riley Whittall. The 25-year-old shared images of the proposal on social media on Friday, captioning the post,…

How Pirelli will deal with F1’s unexpected return to Sepang

Formula 1 supplier Pirelli has given some insight into what the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place at Sepang, will entail on the tyre front. Unable to run the event in its initial April slot –…

Pirelli will have to rely on 2017 data as F1 returns to Sepang

Formula 1 supplier Pirelli has given some insight into what the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place at Sepang, will entail on the tyre front. Unable to run the event in its initial April slot –…