Red Bull strengthens technical leadership team
Ben Waterhouse promoted to the role of Chief Performance and Design Engineer, while former Ferrari man, Andrea Landi joins as Head of Performance […]
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Red Bull confirms technical reshuffle as Laurent Mekies lands key new signing
Red Bull has announced some changes in its technical organisational structure, with a new signing arriving in a team move […]
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Red Bull takes sister team's senior tech figure in reshuffle
Red Bull has taken a senior figure from its sister team Racing Bulls as part of a reshuffle of its F1 technical department […]
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Red Bull announces technical shake-up amid poor F1 2026 form
Red Bull has reshuffled its technical department in response to its poor start to F1 2026 […]
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"I hope V10 or V8 engines come back," says Verstappen
Four-time world champion, Max Verstappen, echoes the sentiments of many older F1 fans as he calls for the return of V10s or V8s […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Formula 1's audience is more divided than ever about the current state of the sport. Can that gad be bridged? […]
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Nigel Mansell urges George Russell to ‘stamp his authority’ after Kimi Antonelli charge
1992 Formula 1 champion Nigel Mansell has urged George Russell to "stamp the authority" within Mercedes after his team-mate Kimi Antonelli took the lead of the drivers' standings. Russell had a commanding start to the season, winning the Australian Grand Prix and Chinese sprint race. But after two troublesome grands prix in China and Japan, and two wins for his team-mate, the Italian driver […]
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Max Verstappen breaks silence on Gianpiero Lambiase’s Red Bull F1 exit
Max Verstappen speaks out about Gianpiero Lambiase's Red Bull departure […]
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Exclusive: F1 boss shares update after ‘constructive’ talks with Max Verstappen
The introduction of the all-new technical regulations has shown an interesting balancing act between Formula 1's growing worldwide audience and the more diehard fans. F1 says most metrics – including race attendance and TV figures – have been positive so far, but purists and multiple drivers have been more critical, mainly about the need for lift-and-coast and super clipping to conserve […]
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Liberty blocking rules revision?
It is believed that Mercedes, Ferrari and F1's owner, Liberty Media are against revising the 50/50 power split introduced this season […]
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Lando Norris lifts lid on bonus McLaren MCL40 ‘learning opportunity’
Lando Norris has welcomed a bonus "learning opportunity" with the McLaren MCL40 after a mixed start to the F1 2026 season […]
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‘Hatred and division’ – Damon Hill makes feelings clear on former FIA president
Former F1 world champion Damon Hill has made his feelings clear on late FIA president Max Mosley, who died by suicide in 2021 […]
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One of F1’s greatest races happened 15 years ago today. Or did it?
The Chinese Grand Prix, held 15 years ago today, is the highest-rated dry-weather Formula 1 race. Did a rules change make it a classic? […]
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Max Verstappen finally breaks silence on Lambiase to McLaren bombshell
Max Verstappen has finally broken his silence after McLaren announced the signing of his loyal Red Bull race engineer GianPiero Lambiase […]
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'This isn't a case of giving up' - Norris reveals McLaren's title game plan
This isnt a case of giving up and focusing on next year, says Lando Norris as he and Oscar Piastri back reigning champions McLaren to be in stronger shape when the season restarts; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Alpine F1 appointment brings renewed focus to Otro sale plans
A change to the Alpine F1 board amid rumours that Otro Capital could sell its stake, with Christian Horner among the interested parties […]
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Round-up: Colapinto ignored pre-race warning with “dangerous” move says Bearman
Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Max Verstappen’s GT3 rise praised by F1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander
Formula 1's safety car driver Bernd Maylander has praised Max Verstappen for his foray into GT racing, revealing that he is eagerly watching the four-time F1 champion's endurance arc.Speaking on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, Maylander, who is a former winner of the Nurburgring 24 Hours, shared his enthusiasm for Verstappen's recent outings in Mercedes GT3 machinery at the legendary German […]
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Cadillac F1 announces free Miami fan experience for 2026 grand prix weekend
Cadillac has announced its plans to take over Miami's Design District ahead of its maiden home grand prix, with a fan space it is branding the 'Cadillac Formula 1 Team Miami Headquarters'.Running from 2-3 May during the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend, the American outfit will transform Jungle Plaza into its own fan hub, which will be free to enter.The two-day event will feature racing […]
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Mercedes and Red Bull targeted by new FIA technical directive – roundup
The FIA has taken action to shut down a hidden trick used by Mercedes and Red Bull at the start of the F1 2026 season […]
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Oscar Piastri weighs up McLaren win chances after tough season start
‘We’ll be back fighting for wins’, Oscar Piastri remains confident McLaren can close the gap after a stuttering start to 2026 […]
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Lando Norris named in TIME 100 after title win and growing influence
Lando Norris has followed in the footsteps of Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen in being named among the TIME 100 […]
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Oliver Bearman blames Franco Colapinto for F1 Japanese GP crash
Oliver Bearman spoke for the first time about the accident he suffered at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix - placing full responsibility on Franco Colapinto.The incident occurred on lap 22 of the 53-lap race, where Bearman started around one second behind the Alpine through Suzuka’s sector two.But he suddenly closed as Colapinto was harvesting energy, with a speed differential of […]
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Abu Dhabi 2021: Michael Masi was a “scapegoat” and “didn’t do that much wrong”
Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has received support from his successor Niels Wittich with regards to his controversial officiating in the title-deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were tied on points going into the Yas Marina race, meaning whoever finished ahead would claim the title – unless they both ended up out of the top 10, in which case […]
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Helmut Marko warns Mercedes of ‘tension’ in Russell v Antonelli title fight
Helmut Marko believes the 2026 title fight will be a Mercedes civil war – but experience may not decide it […]
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Best part of Red Bull's troubled start still has a big question mark
There's a faint silver lining in Red Bull's troubled start to the 2026 F1 season - but what happens if, or when, the car gets more competitive? […]
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Mick Schumacher says F1 "will find a solution" to improve 2026 regulations
The 2026 F1 regulations have been controversial, and there has been plenty of criticism from both inside the paddock and those watching from afar. Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali seems open to tweaking the regulations, which also caused safety concerns following Ollie Bearman's 50G crash at Suzuka.The new regulations feature a far larger reliance on electric energy and it has […]
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Racing Bulls planning double upgrade due to enforced April break for F1
It has long been known that a key battleground of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign will be the development race. Whichever team is able to apply the correct upgrades in good time is expected to succeed, and although this is the case with any regulation switch, it is even more significant this year due to the sheer complexity of the new ruleset.But what is interesting is observing the upgrade […]
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Lando Norris named on TIME 100 list alongside Donald Trump and Pope Leo
F1 world champion Lando Norris features on the TIME 100 Most Influential People list […]
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Franco Colapinto back on track with Alpine after team rejects sabotage claims
Franco Colapinto has returned to the track for the first time since Alpine was forced to address claims of "sabotage" in the F1 2026 season […]
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“Overtaking is overtaking”: Domenicali denies F1’s yo-yo racing is “artificial”
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has dismissed claims that overtaking has become more "artificial" under the series' new regulations […]
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One midfield F1 team’s unique ‘double upgrade’ plan explained
Racing Bulls will be introducing a quick-fire double upgrade as a result of the unplanned April break […]
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Liam Lawson: Drivers will always complain about new F1 rules
Formula 1 rolled out sweeping regulations for 2026, bringing smaller, lighter cars to the track and increasing the emphasis on electrical energy in the power units. Since the launch of the season, however, these rules have proven to be divisive, which Liam Lawson believes was inevitable.The Racing Bulls driver’s former team-mate Max Verstappen has been the most outspoken about F1’s new […]
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Oliver Bearman opens up on painful Japan crash recovery after 50G impact
Oliver Bearman has revealed "everything's okay now" almost three weeks after his horror crash at the Japanese Grand Prix […]
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Lando Norris makes prestigious TIME 100 Most Influential People list after 2025 championship title
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has been featured on TIME Magazine's prestigious 100 Most Influential People list for 2026. The McLaren driver, who claimed his maiden F1 drivers' championship title at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after an intense battle with his team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull's Max Verstappen, is joined by an exclusive group of 'global leaders, artists […]
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George Russell praises Kimi Antonelli’s “perfect start” as Mercedes title battle heats up
George Russell has opened up on racing against his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli, praising the Italian driver's "perfect start to the year".Mercedes has enjoyed a dominant start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. After Russell claimed the victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the first sprint race of the year in China, Antonelli celebrated back-to-back wins at the Chinese and […]
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Gianpiero Lambiase spent a decade defining Max Verstappen's Formula 1 career at Red Bull. Now he is going to McLaren to define his own […]
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Ollie Bearman slams Franco Colapinto for “unacceptable” move that led to F1 Japanese GP crash
Ollie Bearman has hit out at Franco Colapinto following his huge crash in Japan […]
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Q&A with Alan Permane and the Racing Bulls drivers
Alan Permane, Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad use the ongoing break to answer questions on a number of issues […]
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FIA bans fresh Mercedes, Red Bull engine trick with new technical directive
The FIA has taken action by shutting down a loophole being exploited by Mercedes and Red Bull in F1 2026 qualifying sessions […]
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Lando Norris pinpoints key issue with F1 2026 regulations
Lando Norris praises the new-era cars but warns the power unit rules are taking control away from drivers […]
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Nurburgring 24 Hours warning for Max Verstappen from F1 safety car driver
Max Verstappen has received some tips from someone who knows how to win at the Nurburgring […]
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Martin Brundle casts grim verdict on Aston Martin's F1 2026 “horror show”
Martin Brundle has his say on Aston Martin's ongoing F1 woes […]
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Martin Brundle: George Russell “lost his head” in Japan as Kimi Antonelli threatens title charge
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle argued that George Russell "lost his head a little bit" during the Japanese Grand Prix. The Briton started the 2026 season as the favourite as Mercedes was expected to bring dominant machinery to the new era of regulations.And while Russell started off strong with wins in the Australian Grand Prix and Chinese sprint race […]
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A look at the men who bridged the worlds of Formula 1 and the British Touring Car Championship […]
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Luxury Silverstone Pop-Up Hotel adds trackside swimming pool at F1 British GP
A Pop-Up hotel is bringing a trackside swimming pool to this year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone […]
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George Russell reveals ‘behind the scenes’ work to fix Mercedes’ biggest F1 weakness
George Russell has revealed work is ongoing to improve Mercedes' big weakness […]
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Mercedes, McLaren, Alpine in action with their 2026 F1 cars
Mercedes, McLaren and Alpine took to the track this week with their 2026 Formula 1 cars.Mercedes and McLaren partook in a Pirelli test at the Nurburgring, with all four race drivers in action.On Tuesday, George Russell covered 127 laps, with Oscar Piastri down on 65 due to a technical issue. Yesterday, championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris completed 109 and 108 laps […]
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F1 'needs to decide' on the next engine regulations this year – Stefano Domenicali
Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali believes the series as a whole should try and agree on a future power unit formula as early as this year, backing a push for a lighter and simpler engine.Initiated by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's public desire for F1 to move to simpler, cheaper power units in the future, F1 stakeholders held meetings 12 months ago on what a future engine […]
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‘Don’t be concerned’ – Martin Brundle issues Sky F1 status update
Martin Brundle has issued a Sky F1 status update after claims that Jenson Button could be his replacement in the commentary box […]
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Why Aston Martin's car is as bad as Honda's engine
All the focus in Aston Martin-Honda's dreadful start to F1 2026 has been on the engine, but the car has a big part in this terrible early deficit too […]
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The crashes F1 is trying to prevent may be rare – but the danger is obvious
Formula 1 is taking the implications of Oliver Bearman's Suzuka crash seriously. It could have easily have been much more dangerous […]
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John Elkann responds to Ferrari F1 2026 resurgence after pointed 2025 criticism
Ferrari boss John Elkann reacts to the team's improved start to F1 2026 after Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc were called out last year […]
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'They need a big-name signing!' - Red Bull urged to stop 'brain drain'
Listen to the new edition of The F1 Show podcast for analysis on Red Bulls latest exit, Max Verstappens future, ongoing discussions to tweak 2026s rules and lots more; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Red Bull’s painful reset leaves Laurent Mekies facing a daunting rebuild
Red Bull has brushed itself off after a tumultuous 2025, but shows no signs that it remains the front-running team it's been for so long […]
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Round-up: Colapinto tests at Silverstone, Norris and Antonelli at Nurburgring, and more
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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