David Coulthard says modern F1 drivers have lost 'anger, hunger and fight' of past eras
13-time Formula 1 grand prix winner David Coulthard believes the current generation of drivers has lost the raw "anger and hunger" that defined the sport's more dangerous eras.Having raced in the championship from 1994 to 2008, Coulthard reflected on the contrasts between his own time competing and the modern era. "My generation, we raced in all weather conditions. You couldn't see, you […]
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Naomi Schiff warns 2026 F1 has pushed driver mental load to a new level
According to former W Series driver and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Naomi Schiff, the mental load placed on the current F1 drivers is "probably higher than it ever has been".During an episode of the Up To Speed podcast, Schiff discussed the myriad of distractions and sheer volume of information that the drivers have to process from within the cockpit. "Besides the fact that you've got so […]
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Toto Wolff opens up on Mercedes gamble that critics said would ‘burn’ Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has spoken about how his management style changes to motivate drivers, and how he understands the pressure of racing from his time behind the wheel.Prior to joining Mercedes as CEO and team principal in 2013, the 54-year-old raced in the Austrian Formula Ford Championship, the German Formula Ford Series, the 1994 24 Hours Nurburgring, the […]
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Schumacher teases Verstappen, Piastri seat swap; Aston Martin under microscope – roundup
Max Verstappen could join McLaren with Oscar Piastri taking his seat at Red Bull in a new F1 driver market prediction […]
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Racing Bulls' next upgrade will last just one race
F1's double race cancellation has forced Racing Bulls into an unusual upgrade situation […]
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Liam Lawson reveals why ‘raw’ Supercars dream still appeals beyond F1
Liam Lawson has responded to Supercars speculation and explained exactly why the category still excites him […]
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Lance Stroll encouraged by maiden GT3 race despite troubled run at Paul Ricard
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll says he was “encouraged” by his performance on his GT3 debut, even if his “race was basically over” by the time he took over the wheel.With F1’s Bahrain Grand Prix cancelled due to the Iran War, Stroll headed to Paul Ricard in the south of France last weekend to contest the opening round of GT World Challenge Europe.Read […]
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Ex-Ferrari F1 boss reveals how he denied Senna a chance to sign with the team
Jean Todt has shared how Ayrton Senna came close to signing for Ferrari in the early 1990s […]
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Send your F1 questions to PlanetF1.com’s paddock journalists
From rules to rivalries and much more, submit your Formula 1 questions and get answers from our paddock insiders […]
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The brutal punishment F1 teams could face after FIA qualifying trick ban
Formula 1 teams will be dealt with harshly if they continue to push the limits in qualifying after a new FIA ruling […]
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Pierre Gasly says Alpine ‘sacrifices paid off’ as qualifying gap shrinks
Pierre Gasly has pointed to the sacrifices Alpine made in 2025 as part of its 2026 success so far, scoring points at every race so far […]
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FIA clamps down on Mercedes and Red Bull engine trickery
The FIA has banned a deployment trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull to gain performance in qualifying […]
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Ayao Komatsu warns F1 not to rush 2026 rule changes
Ayao Komatsu has called for patience as early talks begin over potential tweaks to the F1 2026 rules in April […]
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Team-mate battles in 2026: Are “slower” F1 drivers suddenly more competitive?
After the first three race weekends of the 2026 Formula 1 season, now is a good time to take a detailed look at the intra-team battles: who is currently the faster driver? Who excels in qualifying, and who in race trim? Who is adapting best to the new regulations – and who is emerging as a surprise?Here, we run through the driver pairings that make up all 11 teams on the 2026 Formula 1 grid […]
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Binotto unsurprised by Audi's engine deficiency
Audi boss, Mattia Binotto admits that his team's under-performing engine hasn't come as a surprise […]
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Mercedes-Red Bull F1 engine trick banned by FIA
The Race can reveal that a controversial engine trick used by the Mercedes and Red Bull F1 teams on qualifying laps has been banned by the FIA […]
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Jules Bianchi memories 'the best I have in motorsport', says Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc remembers Jules Bianchi […]
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Andrea Stella reveals McLaren knows exactly how to unlock MCL40 potential
Andrea Stella said he believes the full potential of the McLaren MCL40 is yet to be unlocked, but his team knows exactly what to do […]
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Verstappen loathes F1’s new generation of cars – but what do his rivals reckon?
Max Verstappen has left no one in doubt how he feels about Formula 1. But how many of his rivals are as unhappy a he is? […]
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Mercedes move "the perfect opportunity" for Verstappen after losing key Red Bull ally
Max Verstappen will be looking for a Red Bull exit route, says former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya […]
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Carlos Sainz battling ‘animal instinct’ in F1 2026 qualifying demands
Carlos Sainz opens up on battling instinct under F1 2026 qualifying rules and why discipline now matters more than outright push […]
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Wolff "fired" Hamilton and Rosberg
Toto Wolff has revealed that he sought to sack both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg following their collision at the Red Bull Ring in 2016 […]
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Adrian Newey faces brutal Aston Martin reality as AMR26 reliability crisis bites early
Aston Martin may have been one of the most exciting prospects coming into 2026, but Adrian Newey's squad is one that needs time […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Forty years on from the 1986 Spanish Grand Prix, Matt Bishop recalls the race that compressed the genius of three Formula 1 legends into a winning gap of just 0.014 seconds […]
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Helmut Marko: Mercedes to win 2026 F1 title, Kimi Antonelli to challenge George Russell
Helmut Marko expects the 2026 Formula 1 drivers’ championship to be a two-horse race between Mercedes’ lead driver George Russell and his sophomore team-mate Kimi Antonelli.Mercedes has dominated the first three rounds of the season as F1 switched to new technical regulations, taking a 1-2 in all four qualifying sessions and winning all four races so far (including the sprint in […]
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Jenson Button addresses Martin Brundle F1 replacement speculation
Jenson Button has spoken out after speculation that he could be set to replace Martin Brundle on a full-time basis […]
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Audi verdict on F1 debut results
Mattia Binotto "wonld have signed" to achieve Audi's early success this year […]
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Jean Todt reveals hidden side of Michael Schumacher
Jean Todt lifts the lid on Michael Schumacher’s hidden side as the German legend dominated Formula 1 in the early 2000s […]
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Quirky Williams 2027 F1 car name plan explained
Williams is understood to have made an unusual decision about what to call its 2027 F1 car […]
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‘Ultimate underdog’ says Rosberg but Antonellli downplays title chances
Kimi Antonelli’s stunning start to the 2026 F1 season has drawn a bold verdict from 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg […]
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We predict the 2027 F1 driver line-up
Amid the very real possibility of Max Verstappen stepping away from F1 in 2027, we take an early stab at predicting next year's grid […]
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Ralf Schumacher warns Ferrari may not catch Mercedes despite major Miami upgrade push
Ferrari’s big Miami upgrade may not be enough as Ralf Schumacher delivers a blunt verdict on their title hopes […]
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Brundle: Aston Martin 'horror show' won't end soon
Aston Martin and engine partners Honda have more work to do than most during F1s enforced April break after troubled first three race weekends; how soon before the Adrian Newey-led team are back in points-scoring contention? […]
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Montoya questions Red Bull after GianPiero Lambiase McLaren bombshell
Juan Pablo Montoya cannot understand why Red Bull didn’t act sooner to keep Max Verstappen’s trusted ally […]
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Round-up: Sainz ‘has all the potential to be a team principal’ says Vowles, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Red Bull gives fans the chance to win a signed replica Max Verstappen race suit
Red Bull has given Formula 1 fans the opportunity to win a framed replica of Max Verstappen's 2026 race suit, signed by the four-time champion.The Milton Keynes outfit has kept it simple for fans to enter. To be in with a chance of winning the memorabilia, fans have to sign up to MyPaddock, the team's exclusive loyalty programme, and answer one question.Fans have already shared their […]
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Michael Schumacher’s greatest quality at Mercedes revealed by former reserve driver
Formula E veteran Sam Bird has offered a glimpse into his time working with Michael Schumacher at Mercedes.Serving as a Formula 1 reserve driver at the Brackley outfit in 2010, Bird had a front-row seat to the comeback of the seven-time champion. Bird believed that the German driver's greatest strength was how he worked with people. "Michael, firstly, what a guy," Bird told Lucas […]
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Oscar Piastri details 2025 mindset change
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has explained how his mindset changed in 2025 as he fought his team-mate Lando Norris for the championship title.In his third season in F1, the Australian driver managed a third-place finish overall with seven grand prix wins and nine grand prix podium finishes. In comparison, he finished fourth in 2024 with two grand prix wins and six grand prix […]
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Eddie Irvine questions Lewis Hamilton form as Damon Hill reunion confirmed – round-up
Our F1 news from Monday has landed, with lots to take you through as a new week begins here on PlanetF1.com […]
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Piastri out, Verstappen in for McLaren in Ralf Schumacher’s future prediction
McLaren could swap Oscar Piastri for Max Verstappen according to Ralf Schumacher following the recruitment of GianPiero Lambiase […]
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The all-time F1 winners' list after the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix
The all-time winners' list in F1 […]
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F1 rules out India 2027 return despite Buddh circuit comeback claims
F1 has ruled out any possibility of an Indian GP in 2027, following media reports that the Buddh International Circuit could return […]
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Williams announces 2026 Festival of Speed line-up: Damon Hill to reunite with title-winning FW18
The Williams Formula 1 team will be attending the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which will take place from 9-12 July. Team principal James Vowles, 1996 champion and ambassador Damon Hill, reserve driver Luke Browning and three-time W Series champion and ambassador Jamie Chadwick will all appear at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed.Hill will be reunited with his title-winning […]
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Helmut Marko calls for immediate F1 rules change after landing new ambassador role
Helmut Marko becomes the latest figure to blast F1's new rules […]
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Pirelli reveals Miami and Montreal compounds
The softest compounds in the Pirelli range will be used over the next two race weekends, featuring the Sprint in Miami and Montreal […]
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How every F1 2026 teams performed so far, team-by-team
Having raced on three very different circuits in Melbourne, Shanghai and Suzuka, the early stages of 2026 have provided a first look at which teams hit the ground running in Formula 1's bold new era and who has missed the mark.Mercedes came out swinging with a clean sweep of the first three races, while questions will be asked at struggling Williams and Aston Martin. Here's an overview of all […]
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Damon Hill to reunite with title-winning Williams FW18 at Goodwood
Damon Hill will relive his 1996 title glory as Williams brings the FW18 back to life at the Goodwood Festival of Speed […]
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Nico Rosberg gives verdict on F1's 2026 regulations
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has shared his verdict on the new regulations. The former driver downplayed growing concerns surrounding the changes that were introduced for 2026.The 2026 regulations include an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power, smaller and lighter cars, active aerodynamics, Overtake Mode and the use of a boost button.The regulations […]
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Toto Wolff reveals he "fired" Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg before dramatic Mercedes F1 U-turn
Toto Wolff has revealed he was prepared to fire both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in 2016 […]
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Should more F1 drivers race outside Formula 1 more often in Verstappen, Stroll example?
Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll have both raced in other machinery, so should we see others take the same leap in future? […]
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How F1's regulation change highlights the gap between the haves and the have-nots
The Formula 1 order has largely remained stable across the regulation change, despite some teams spending significantly more development time on 2026 than others […]
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Helmut Marko critical of new F1 rules but expects solutions to be found
Former Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko has become the latest figure to criticise the new Formula 1 rules and regulations, as he points to where the problems began and how he hopes solutions can be found.F1’s new era has received a mixed response at best, with the increase in action and overtaking contrasting complaints by drivers about artificial overtakes and unnatural ways to drive the […]
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F1 responds to government Indian GP “100%” return claim
The Indian Grand Prix ran three times between 2011-13, but could the race be set for a Formula 1 comeback? […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
From fog-shrouded Nürburgring to flooded Interlagos, these are the Formula 1 wet-weather drives that prove skill is often more visible than when the rain falls […]
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Charles Leclerc labels ‘one of the most difficult things’ of being an F1 driver
Charles Leclerc said "one of the most difficult things" of F1 was dealing with the chaos of the grid in the minutes leading up to a race […]
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Warning sign for Formula 1: Just how far ahead is Mercedes?
The Mercedes team has completely dominated the first three race weekends of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Silver Arrows won all three grands prix, plus the sprint in China – though it was not always straightforward. Ferrari, in particular, was often able to apply pressure at the start of races, producing several close on-track battles.However, a look at the data paints a clear picture: the […]
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