Horner makes Ricciardo champion admission; Red Bull PU catches Brown’s eye – roundup
Saturday's F1 news includes Daniel Ricciardo at the centre of a Christian Horner admission as the Red Bull F1 2026 PU catches Zak Brown's eye […]
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Watch! Ricciardo’s reaction as he noticed his former number ‘3’ on Verstappen’s cap
Footage has emerged of Daniel Ricciardo's reaction when he first saw former Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen sporting his old race number […]
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F1 driver helmets: What designs have been unveiled ahead of the 2026 season?
Most drivers have released their F1 helmet designs for 2026 - here's a look at who has done so up to now, with the big names involved […]
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Why Hamilton’s mindset still gives him an edge no one else has
F1 2026 is an opportunity at redemption for Lewis Hamilton, following a disappointing first year with Ferrari […]
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Sky F1 confirms schedule tweak ahead of Bahrain pre-season test
The Sky F1 channel has confirmed a change to its usual plans ahead of the second pre-season test of F1 2026 in Bahrain […]
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Drivers play down closing speed safety fears
Drivers insist that vast differences in speeds while harvesting does not pose a safety issue […]
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F1 regulation change comes at a good time for younger drivers - Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli is confident that Formula 1’s more inexperienced drivers will benefit from the 2026 regulation overhaul due to the need to adapt. F1 promises to look totally different this year with changes to both the chassis, lighter by 32kg plus less downforce, and engine, more reliant on electric power, after four years of ground effect cars.There has been vast talk about how […]
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Historic Michael Schumacher chassis reaches €5m at auction
The Benetton B192 chassis used by Michael Schumacher for his first Formula 1 race victory has sold at auction for just over €5million […]
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Why Norris considers battery management the ‘biggest challenge’ of F1 2026 rules
Lando Norris says establishing best practices for using the increased battery power is number one on the list of F1 2026 challenges […]
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Ocon sceptical of overtaking claims
Early days, but Esteban Ocon fears that claims it will be easier to overtake with 2026-cars may prove wide of the mark […]
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Max Verstappen’s early verdict on Red Bull’s eye-catching 2026 F1 engine
Max Verstappen gives his first thoughts on Red Bull’s new engine after opening 2026 F1 test […]
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Has winning the F1 title changed Lando Norris’ outlook on 2026 season?
Lando Norris comes into an F1 season for the first in 2026 as reigning champion […]
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“We expected more” from Esteban Ocon – Haas
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has admitted he expected better from Esteban Ocon in the 2025 Formula 1 season.Ocon joined Haas last year after leaving his longtime Alpine outfit, teaming up with Oliver Bearman, but against all expectations he was outscored by his rookie team-mate over the 2025 campaign, with 38 points to 41.Bearman also outqualified his elder 17-11 (excluding technical […]
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Gary Anderson on the return of F1's 'mousehole' diffuser trend
Is it a cutout, is it a hole? Gary Anderson explains one F1 2026 trend that a number of teams have picked up on […]
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Andrea Stella: F1 2026 reliability fears 'vanished' in Barcelona shakedown
McLaren Racing team principal Andrea Stella revealed that many of the fears the teams had going into the Barcelona shakedown vanished fairly quickly.All teams, apart from Williams, took part in private testing from 26-30 January ahead of the 2026 season, which welcomes a new set of regulations. While some teams went into the shakedown week with reservations about reliability, any concerns were […]
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Lewis Hamilton pays Ferrari F2004 visit after Lego confirms new Schumacher model
Lewis Hamilton has paid a visit to the iconic Ferrari F2004 after Lego confirmed plans for a Michael Schumacher model in 2026 […]
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Caption Competition 288: Testing time for Williams
Alexander Albon, Carlos Sainz Jnr and James Vowles look on as Williams make a belated start to 2026. Can you come up with the best caption for this picture? […]
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Zak Brown calls for FIA talks on deployment concerns while Red Bull engine impresses
Zak Brown was impressed by the Red Bull engine in Barcelona, and also wants FIA action over energy deployment issues […]
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Herbert: Max Verstappen has ‘matured massively’ after Abu Dhabi ’25 acid test
Johnny Herbert believes that Max Verstappen has "matured massively" over the last year, something which Herbert branded "wonderful" to see […]
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In his own words: Adrian Newey on the Aston Martin AMR26
Adrian Newey has explained the design process behind the Aston Martin AMR26, to be driven by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, in F1 2026 […]
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Round-up: Apple promise best-ever 4K F1 broadcast quality, and more
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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When Ferrari turned the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics into a surprise F1 show
The 2026 Olympic Winter Games are upon us with Italy taking the reins this year. Both Kimi Antonelli and Stefano Domenicali have been involved in the ceremony, carrying the Olympic torch across Palmanova and the Dolomites, but Formula 1 was also heavily involved in the 2006 games.The Turin Winter Olympic Games saw a ceremony selling the idea of design, industry and speed to not only 35,000 […]
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Red Bull stance key as Mercedes rivals target Australian GP rule change over PU loophole – roundup
Red Bull's stance could prove pivotal amid a push by Mercedes' rivals to close off an F1 2026 engine loophole before the Australian GP […]
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Andrea Stella: McLaren’s biggest gains will come from “exploiting” the new power unit
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says that the Barcelona shakedown has proven that the MCL40's largest improvements will come from learning how to exploit the power unit as well as the active aero introduced this year.The Woking outfit approached its testing at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya with the understanding that it would be its first sense of reality of a new set of […]
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Cadillac set for second F1 2026 filming day ahead of Bahrain test
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez have received a boost with Cadillac F1 set for extra track time ahead of the first F1 2026 Bahrain test […]
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“Open-minded, creative” approach needed for 2026 F1 cars, says Mercedes star
Andrea Kimi Antonelli says drivers have to be “two steps ahead” of their rivals in 2026 races […]
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Mercedes rivals push for intervention over F1 engine loophole - but how realistic is it?
Under Formula 1's new power unit regulations, discussion about the compression ratio flared up even before a single wheel had turned with the 2026 machinery. The ratio between cylinder volume with the piston at the bottom of its stroke and at the top was 18:1 under the previous regulations, but has been reduced to 16:1 for 2026 - partly to make it more accessible for newcomers.Competitors had […]
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Cadillac 2026 F1 launch: When and where to watch live, what you need to know
The Cadillac Formula 1 team will unveil its highly anticipated 2026 livery in a TV advert during the Super Bowl on Sunday 8 February.The American outfit, led by team principal Graeme Lowdon, is preparing for its debut season in the championship with former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas.Here is everything you need to know to watch the Cadillac 2026 […]
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F1 testing: When and how to watch live, full Bahrain preseason schedule, times, latest news
After a behind-closed-doors shakedown in Barcelona, Formula 1's 2026 season build-up moves into full view as teams head to Bahrain, […]
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Engine row reaching crisis point?
Before a wheel has turned in anger, the start of the 2026 season looks set to be engulfed in a bitter row as pressure mounts on the FIA […]
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Mercedes rivals pushing for Australian GP rule change over F1 2026 engine loophole – report
Mercedes' rivals are pushing for a change to the F1 2026 rules ahead of the Australian Grand Prix over a potential engine loophole […]
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Why Lando Norris predicts 2026 F1 rules “will create more chaos” in racing
Formula 1 drivers got the first taste of their 2026 machines at the Barcelona shakedown last week, and the experience left McLaren’s Lando Norris concerned that elements of the new rules may create “more chaotic racing”.F1 is rolling out a raft of new regulations in an attempt to bring about closer, more sustainable racing. This year’s cars will be shorter, narrower and lighter, while […]
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Lando Norris warns overtaking in F1 2026 “going to be more complicated”
Lando Norris believes setting up overtakes will be more complicated with 2026 F1 cars […]
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Aston Martin signs Breitling as official watch partner: Launches special-edition Navitimer
Aston Martin has announced the release of a special-edition Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43, as the Silverstone outfit welcomes the Swiss luxury watchmaker as a new partner.Breitling has joined Aston Martin as its official watch partner on a multi-year deal. To kick off the beginning of the new collaboration, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has […]
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Mercedes rivals plotting F1 engine rule change for Melbourne
Mercedes’ rivals are hoping to pull together a proposal to change Formula 1’s engine compression ratio rules in time for the start of the season in Australia, The Race has learned […]
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Hill outlines the best Hadjar can hope for as Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate
Damon Hill has detailed what he thinks is the best Isack Hadjar can hope to achieve as Verstappen’s Red Bull teammate in F1 2026 […]
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Why closing speeds are no longer a big worry with 2026 F1 rules
“We can forget everything that we've learned since go-karts” is how Esteban Ocon summed up the regulation overhaul for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.He isn’t alone in thinking that either, because one of the major talking points ahead of this forthcoming season is how drivers are having to significantly adapt their styles to these completely new cars; Oscar Piastri revealed there’s […]
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Sebastian Vettel reveals what he asked himself when F1 pressure started “taking over”
Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has opened up about how he dealt with the lows of the championship, admitting that there is no single recipe for dealing with pressure.The German driver made his F1 debut in 2007. He secured four consecutive championship titles between 2010 and 2013 with Red Bull and celebrated 53 race wins, 122 podium finishes and 57 pole positions throughout his […]
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Every F1 2026 race start time
Here's the start time for ever race on the F1 2026 calendar […]
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Andrea Stella: Mercedes ‘definitely raised the bar’ for McLaren
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged Mercedes "definitely raised the bar" with its early running in Barcelona […]
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Lando Norris: George Russell 'giddy' about being F1 title favourite
Reigning world champion Lando Norris has said his old friend George Russell is "giddy" with excitement at being title favourite for Formula 1's 2026 season […]
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Michael Schumacher's first race-winning F1 car sells at auction for seven-figure sum
Michael Schumacher's first Formula 1 race-winning car, the Benetton B192, has sold at auction.Initially listed with an estimate of €8.5million, the 1992 Benetton sold for €5,082,000 at Broad Arrow Auctions.Schumacher, partnered with Martin Brundle at the time, secured his maiden F1 victory in the B192 at the 1992 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. The German driver piloted the […]
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Esteban Ocon denies carrying injury at F1 2026 Barcelona test after ‘crutches’ image
Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon has set the record straight after an image of him holding crutches sparked injury fears ahead of F1 2026 […]
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McLaren’s interesting initial verdict on how top F1 engines compare
McLaren says the initial indication from Barcelona testing is that the leading F1 engine manufacturers are closely matched […]
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First test showed Mercedes has “definitely raised the bar” with 2026 car – Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said he was especially impressed by Mercedes' performance in the first pre-season test last week […]
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Lando Norris warns F1 2026 races could see chaos from complex battery tactics
Lando Norris has predicted there will be more "chaos" in F1 this season but ultimately believes there will still be a "gap" from the top four […]
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McLaren’s controversial ‘papaya rules’ changed for F1 2026 to avoid “headaches”
Oscar Piastri says McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ team order structure will change in 2026 […]
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Will F1 fans be able to understand the racing in 2026?
As F1's 2026 revolution starts, the series faces an uncomfortable question: can fans comprehend racing where the most crucial battles are invisible? […]
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Explained: The engine compression row that risks overshadowing F1's new era
A technical loophole involving thermal expansion has triggered accusations, secret letters to the FIA, and a war of words between teams over who'll dominate the 2026 F1 season […]
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Damon Hill reveals how Jordan found F1 success: ‘Being the innovator is scary’
Having won the World Championship at a team which was "making up the future" in Williams, Damon Hill learned a valuable mentality […]
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Why F1 race starts will be much more difficult in 2026
It's a critical part of an F1 race - and it's going to be a lot more complicated in 2026 […]
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F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early
Haas driver Oliver Bearman described the energy management needed by 2026 Formula 1 cars as “annoying” and “sad”, with Esteban Ocon explaining the new machinery requires lifting early on straights.F1 is introducing new power units featuring a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy, with extra power provided by Overtake Mode (functioning like DRS) and Boost Mode (which […]
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New theory explains how F1 2026 compression ratio loophole could work
A German report outlines a theoretical way Mercedes and Red Bull might navigate 2026 F1 engine regulations […]
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All you need to know about F1's new team Cadillac ahead of Super Bowl launch
Cadillac are a brand new entrant for the 2026 Formula 1 season; the American-owned team are set to bring a new flavour to the sport with a Super Bowl launch; watch the final hour of running from each day of the first Bahrain test live on Sky Sports F1 on February 11-13 […]
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Round-up: Schumacher’s first race-winning F1 car sold for £4.3m, and more
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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F1's first Bahrain pre-season test: When it's on + how to watch
F1's 2026 pre-season continues with the first of two three-day tests in Bahrain on February 11-13. Here's everything you need to know […]
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