Formula 1 News

The McLaren Formula 1 team has officially lifted the covers off its 2026 challenger, the MCL40, as it aims to retain both world titles in F1's new regulations era.
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had tested the MCL40 at Barcelona's shakedown late last month, draped in a temporary grey and black livery.
Ahead of Bahrain's first official test this week, the Woking-based outfit ...Keep reading

Esteban Ocon has been underwhelmed by the active aerodynamics featured on 2026 Formula 1 cars.
Active aerodynamics have been introduced in F1’s new-for-2026 technical regulations, featuring mobile front and rear wings aimed at reducing drag on straights.
However, these wings have only two permitted positions: ‘Corner Mode’ and ‘Straight-Line Mode’, meaning they function like the ...Keep reading

Formula 1 may be the arena where speed and competition take the spotlight, but the work that makes it all possible unfolds far from the track. It is the invisible side of a championship which grows more complex with every passing year, evolving into a vast ecosystem that stretches well beyond the performance of a single car. A hidden dimension that deserves a closer look, because only by doing so ...Keep reading

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton made an appearance at the 2026 Super Bowl alongside reality TV star Kim Kardashian amid rumours that the pair are in a relationship.
Hamilton and Kardashian were seated with her sister, Kendall Jenner, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Tyler, the Creator and Tim Cook during the New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks game in California.
A report from The ...Keep reading

Cadillac unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 livery in a TV advert during the Super Bowl on Sunday 8 February. 
While the livery is clearly not the most colourful on the grid, fans have applauded the asymmetrical design. One side features a predominantly black design with a white, misty fade at the rear of the sidepod and engine cover, plus white accents on the wheel covers and partner logos ...Keep reading

The first week of Bahrain pre-season testing starts this week. Teams will take to the Bahrain International Circuit from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 February for testing following the private shakedown in Barcelona on 26-30 January.
By the first day of testing, all teams will have unveiled their 2026 liveries. McLaren and Aston Martin are the last to reveal the designs of their machinery, with ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has often been a series of dynasties. Once a certain outfit cracks the code of a new regulation cycle, it tends to stay there for a number of years until others catch up or the ruleset is tweaked again. Think of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull or Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes.
That tendency takes nothing away from how impressive any of those runs were, just like ...Keep reading

Formula 1 has often been a series of dynasties. Once a certain outfit cracks the code of a new regulation cycle, it tends to stay there for a number of years until others catch up or the ruleset is tweaked again. Think of Michael Schumacher's Ferrari, Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull or Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes.
That tendency takes nothing away from how impressive any of those runs were, just like ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have enjoyed racing the new regulation F1 cars.
The upcoming 2026 season welcomes a new set of regulations into the championship. Some of the changes include an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power. As a result, there will be a greater emphasis on energy ...Keep reading

It might seem strange that Formula 1 teams are unveiling their new liveries after the first collective test of the season, but that is what 2026 has brought with its all new regulations.
This year there are changes to both the car chassis and power unit, in what is arguably the biggest rules overhaul in F1 history - so more pre-season dates were added to help squads prepare.
It started with ...Keep reading