Our F1 news from Monday has landed, with lots to take you through as a new week begins here on PlanetF1.com […]

McLaren could swap Oscar Piastri for Max Verstappen according to Ralf Schumacher following the recruitment of GianPiero Lambiase […]

The all-time winners' list in F1 […]

F1 has ruled out any possibility of an Indian GP in 2027, following media reports that the Buddh International Circuit could return […]

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 […]

Helmut Marko becomes the latest figure to blast F1's new rules […]

The softest compounds in the Pirelli range will be used over the next two race weekends, featuring the Sprint in Miami and Montreal […]

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 […]

Damon Hill will relive his 1996 title glory as Williams brings the FW18 back to life at the Goodwood Festival of Speed […]

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 […]

Toto Wolff has revealed he was prepared to fire both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in 2016 […]

Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll have both raced in other machinery, so should we see others take the same leap in future? […]

The Formula 1 order has largely remained stable across the regulation change, despite some teams spending significantly more development time on 2026 than others […]

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 […]

The Indian Grand Prix ran three times between 2011-13, but could the race be set for a Formula 1 comeback? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A one-of-a-kind Topps trading card featuring Kimi Antonelli has sold for an eye-watering $201,910 with Goldin Auctions.The sale of the '2025 Topps Dynasty F1 Racing Glove Jumbo Patch Autograph Kimi Antonelli Signed Race-Used Patch Rookie Card' became the most expensive card for the Mercedes driver and the seventh-most expensive F1 card of all time.  The most expensive Topps F1 […]

Max Verstappen's team-mate has provided a health update after falling ill […]

David Coulthard highlights a major safety risk at the iconic Eau Rouge as the F1 2026 battery debate intensifies […]

Lance Stroll endured a disastrous GT World Challenge Europe debut at Paul Ricard […]

Motorsport series and football have tried 'throwback weekends'. But the shortcomings of the concept make it ill-suited to Formula 1 […]

Toto Wolff has agreed with Fred Vasseur that the Miami Grand Prix represents a "restart" in the current Formula 1 season […]

The first official trailer for The Kaiser, an upcoming film based on the early career and Formula 1 debut of Michael Schumacher, has been released.According to the official website for the upcoming film, which is produced by Grey Universe Ltd. alongside partners B2Y Productions, NFK and A1, it will focus on the pressure leading up to the German driver's debut in the championship. The […]

David Coulthard has offered advice to George Russell after losing ground to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli […]

Oscar Piastri has denied talk of a rift with his long-time mentor and manager Mark Webber […]

Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase have provided plenty of F1 radio gold […]

Head of Audi Formula 1 project Mattia Binotto has discussed the areas for improvement for the team.The Italian explained that while the main area to gain performance will be with the power unit, the energy efficiency, deployment and driveability also need attention.Audi joined the grid in 2026 as a works team after taking over Sauber at the end of 2025."We are aware as well that if I […]

Damon Hill shares a striking Adrian Newey remark that shows just how far Formula 1 car design thinking can go […]

On 13 April 1986, Ayrton Senna took Formula 1’s third-tightest victory in history at the Spanish Grand Prix, beating Nigel Mansell by 0.014s under the chequered flag.The new Jerez track had opened just four months prior, and the F1 race was just the second major event to take place there.It was also the second round of the 1986 season; McLaren’s reigning champion Alain Prost and […]

"I just think he will continue," says Jos Verstappen as speculation over his son's future in the sport continues […]

A short film will bring Michael Schumacher's early career to a new generation of fans […]

Jules Gounon details the extreme conditions that led to his collapse after a punishing double stint at Paul Ricard […]

F1 is left only able to treat the symptoms, not the cause of its 2026 rules, because of decisions made over the last six years […]

David Coulthard has raised questions over the FIA's inaction following Max Verstappen’s media clash at Suzuka […]

Lewis Hamilton scored a first Ferrari podium in China, but Eddie Irvine is not yet convinced that Hamilton is truly back […]

Also in Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Lance Stroll's car finished 48th on his GT racing debut after his team mates collected multiple penalties […]

Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team chief Toto Wolff has revealed that he was ready to fire both Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg during their heated team-mate rivalry in 2016.The 2016 season featured an intense intra-team battle between the two Mercedes drivers. Having grown up racing against each other, their fierce rivalry reached a head as they fought for the championship title, which led to […]

Lance Stroll, following his GT3 debut, features prominently as we look back at the latest F1 news headlines […]

Liam Lawson plays down early results for Racing Bulls in F1 2026, but hints at bigger gains once upgrades arrive […]

Lance Stroll ’s debut in the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard ended in a low-key fashion, as his #18 Comtoyou Racing Aston Martin squad took 48th place out of 49 cars at the finish.In this six-hour race, Stroll’s co-driver Mari Boya started the event and was followed by Roberto Merhi. Lance Stroll drove his only stint in the final part of the race, after dark, under conditions he […]

Despite driver frustration, Nico Rosberg points to one key reason the new rules work […]

With Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations, the race start has gained massive importance. The revised power units deliver significantly more hybrid power but no longer feature the MGU-H on the turbo. As a result, power delivery off the line has become inconsistent – making car behaviour in the opening metres less predictable.This creates a particularly critical phase for drivers and teams […]

Jean Todt opens up about a big misconception surrounding F1 legend Michael Schumacher […]

Jean Alesi believes Formula 1’s fastest drivers, such as Max Verstappen, are being held back by the sport’s growing reliance on battery management […]

Williams team principal James Vowles has offered fresh praise for Lewis Hamilton's handling of losing the 2021 drivers' championship.The end of the 2021 Formula 1 season remains one of the most debated moments in the modern era of the championship. The fight between Hamilton and Max Verstappen went down to the wire at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Hamilton had been leading the […]

Cadillac’s long-term F1 vision is taking shape as Dan Towriss outlines when its own power unit will arrive […]

Martin Brundle offers advice to George Russell amid F1 title fight with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli […]

As speculation grows over Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 future, Ralf Schumacher has dismissed Charles Leclerc as a potential Red Bull successor […]

Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve have discussed their time as Williams team-mates and fighting for the drivers' championship in 1996.The Canadian driver made his Formula 1 debut with the Grove outfit in 1996, joining Hill as they both fought for the championship title. It was the Briton who ultimately won, and Villeneuve finished second, with Michael Schumacher in third."I always found […]

Whether he has the best car in F1 or the worst, Fernando Alonso's driving always catches the eye. Mark Hughes and Edd Straw examine it […]

Two decades after Ferrari and Michael Schumacher parted ways, the end of an era, questions and legacy still linger […]

Every Formula 1 driver races with a fixed number. The series introduced the concept of permanent numbers in 2014 to make drivers more recognisable to fans on track, as numbers were previously assigned based on the final standings in the world championship.For many years, only the world champion was allowed to change their race number: they were given the option to swap their permanent number […]

A late overtake seals Aston Martin victory - but Lance Stroll’s GT debut tells a very different story […]

Red Bull stands by a key decision it made last season with the F1 title on the line […]