The challenges facing Ferrari ahead of F1 2026
The car launch season for the 2026 Formula 1 season is firmly under way with Red Bull, Racing Bulls, Haas, Audi and Mercedes all having revealed their liveries for this year. Up next is Ferrari on Friday after what was a highly disappointing 2025 campaign, as…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-23 08:20:12
Alpine 2026 F1 launch: When and where to watch live, what you need to know
Alpine will unveil its 2026 Formula 1 livery at a live launch event in Barcelona on Friday 23 January
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The three Formula 1 teams who nearly signed Lewis Hamilton including Red Bull
Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in the history of Formula 1, so there are bound to be team bosses who are kicking themselves after failing to sign the Englishman. Hamilton was a product of the McLaren-Mercedes driver academy, with the team giving…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-22 21:00:00
McLaren likely won’t upgrade 2026 F1 car before Australian GP
“The car everyone will see in Barcelona won’t be the car that races in Australia. I think that will be across the board, because it's simply too early.”A few days ago, Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu was confident all Formula 1 cars would evolve significantl…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-22 17:20:47
McLaren likely won’t upgrade 2026 F1 car before Australian GP
“The car everyone will see in Barcelona won’t be the car that races in Australia. I think that will be across the board, because it's simply too early.”A few days ago, Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu was confident all Formula 1 cars would evolve significantl…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-22 17:20:47
Binotto fears Audi engine performance deficit to F1 rivals in 2026
Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto is expecting his team to have an inferior power unit compared to its more established rivals in the forthcoming 2026 campaign. The German marque will make its debut as both an F1 team and engine supplier this year, after co…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-22 16:30:02
Mercedes’ completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone
Mercedes’ 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series’ new technical era. Just hours after the official unveiling of the car on Thursday, George Russell put the W17 through its paces…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-22 15:07:02
FIA aims to "resolve" engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season
The FIA has said it is keen to settle Formula 1's first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come up with a trick to cleverly exploit the F1 2026's pow…
Read morePublished at: 2026-01-22 12:32:43