Cadillac F1 chief ‘disappointed’ over Michael Bay Super Bowl ad lawsuit
Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss said the team is "disappointed" that Michael Bay filed a lawsuit regarding their Super Bowl ad livery reveal […]
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Aston Martin reveals its 2026 livery
As part of the its launch programme, a concept car featuring the AMR26 livery was revealed tonight, with the actual AMR26 set to appear in Bahrain later this week […]
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Alonso ‘finally’ on Adrian Newey’s team at ‘important’ Aston Martin landmark
After an illustrious F1 career so far spent fighting against Adrian Newey, Fernando Alonso is "finally" on the same team […]
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Every 2026 F1 car and livery
All the 2026 cars and liveries revealed by Formula 1 teams so far […]
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Adrian Newey admits Aston Martin didn’t have time to paint F1 car for Barcelona shakedown
Adrian Newey has admitted that Aston Martin ran out of time to paint its AMR26 Formula 1 car as it rushed to take part in the Barcelona shakedown last month.Aston Martin took part in only two of its permitted three days of track running at the Barcelona shakedown due to delays in having its car ready, as Lance Stroll completed just five laps on its opening day after stopping with technical […]
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First pictures: Aston Martin presents its new look for the 2026 F1 season
Aston Martin has presented its new livery for the 2026 F1 season […]
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Aston Martin present livery for first Adrian Newey-designed F1 car
The livery that Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin F1 car will race in has been revealed […]
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Why Aston Martin's talking about a 2026 'long game' so early
Aston Martin has indicated that it might start F1 2026 "a bit behind" its rivals - but it insists that won't define its campaign […]
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Aston Martin reveals F1 2026 livery for Adrian Newey-designed AMR26
Aston Martin has revealed the livery at the official launch of its AMR26 Formula 1 challenger for 2026, the team's first car design led by Adrian Newey.The Silverstone squad has retained its British Racing Green colour scheme using a matte finish, at an event at the Ithra cultural centre in Dhahran, near Dammam.In deference to its new powertrain partner, the car carries Honda's new […]
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Livery for Newey's first Aston Martin F1 car revealed
Aston Martin has become the final team to reveal its 2026 F1 livery at a season launch event in Saudi Arabia […]
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Aston Martin AMR26 breaks cover as livery revealed
Under the cover of an all-black livery in Barcelona, Aston Martin has now unveiled the true colours of the AMR26 […]
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'Late start bound to cost Aston Martin,' Newey admits as livery revealed
Aston Martin have revealed the livery for the AMR26, their first car designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey; watch the 3-4pm hour on each day of the first Bahrain test live from Wednesday on Sky Sports F1 before full coverage of the February 18-20 second test […]
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Zak Brown criticises ‘ridiculous statements’ by Australian politicians over Piastri bias claims
Zak Brown has criticised Australian politicians for accusing McLaren of "bias" against Oscar Piastri in his battle with Lando Norris […]
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All 2026's cars and liveries revealed - VOTE for the best look
Check out all the cars and liveries revealed for Formula 1s new rules era and vote for your favourite 2026 look; watch every round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Racing Bulls warn Liam Lawson to fix ‘inexplicable’ lows for F1 2026
Liam Lawson has been challenged to make himself undroppable at Racing Bulls, as a crucial F1 2026 season looms […]
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FREE STREAM: Aston Martin livery launch for first Newey car
Stream Aston Martins opening night live for their eagerly-anticipated new chapter as they bid for jump up F1 grid this year; watch the 3-4pm hour of each day of the first Bahrain test from Wednesday on Sky Sports F1 before full coverage of the February 18-20 second test […]
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How much Cadillac spent on Super Bowl ad for its F1 livery reveal
General Motors brand Cadillac spent up to $20million on its Formula 1 livery reveal during the NFL’s Super Bowl, team CEO Dan Towriss has suggested.Cadillac’s first ever F1 car took part in the Barcelona shakedown with a testing livery in late January, as it targeted the biggest possible audience – especially on its home market – to showcase its brand-new design while raising awareness […]
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Aston Martin signs multi-year deal with AI coding agent firm ahead of 2026 launch event
The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has announced a multi-year partnership with AI coding agent company Cognition.As the Silverstone outfit enters a new era of regulations in the championship, it states that it will use Cognition to "perform software development tasks autonomously".Aston Martin managing director, commercial, Jefferson Slack said: "As Formula One enters a new era, we are […]
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Cadillac livery makes track debut
Following its official during the Super Bowl, Cadillac's 2026 livery made its track debut during a promotional filming day at the Bahrain International Circuit […]
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McLaren pinpoints "brutal" hidden design challenges of 2026 F1 rules
Alongside the big ticket items such as a move away from ground-effect floors, a bigger hybrid component and active aerodynamics, Formula 1 cars have also become smaller and safer in 2026.The wheelbase of the 2026 generation of cars has been reduced from 3,600mm to 3,400mm, while the width has dropped from 2,000mm to 1,900mm. The minimum weight has also decreased from 800kg to 768kg as the FIA […]
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Andy Cowell to depart Aston Martin after role shift under Adrian Newey
Andy Cowell is set to depart the Aston Martin team later this year, following his change in role within the squad, PlanetF1.com has learned […]
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. on his F1 fandom, and who he'd like to see try NASCAR
NASCAR Hall of Famer and two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr. recently spoke with Hard Rock Bet (for whom he is a brand ambassador) about various topics, ranging from the upcoming season, regrets from his career, and even about a possible cameo in the 2028 Fast and Furious movie. The son of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr., he was also asked about his Formula 1 fandom and modern […]
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Don't judge 2026 F1 cars on Melbourne performance, warns McLaren
McLaren boss Andrea Stella says power unit mastery and continuous upgrades will separate winners from losers under new F1 rules […]
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Renault slammed for “lies and betrayal” as F1 site’s future looks bleak
Viry-Chatillon mayor Jean-Marie Vilain has condemned Renault for allegedly breaking its promises regarding the future of its former Formula 1 engine factory.Renault ended its F1 power unit programme at the conclusion of the 2025 campaign as the world championship switched to a new engine formula, with the Alpine team taking Mercedes customer status under returning team boss Flavio Briatore’s […]
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Another F1 title winner? McLaren's MCL40 car design explained
McLaren explain the thinking behind the design of their 2026 F1 car […]
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McLaren reveals the MCL40 livery
McLaren has revealed the livery for the MCL40, its 2026 challenger […]
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Compression ratio saga "typical politics of F1", says McLaren's Zak Brown
McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown thinks the ongoing saga around Mercedes and the compression ratio of its power unit is "typical politics of Formula 1".The compression ratio of the V6 combustion engines, which measures how much the air-fuel mixture inside a cylinder can be compressed, has been reduced to 16:1 for this generation of power units - partly to help make building engines more accessible to […]
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McLaren weigh in on ‘typical politics of F1’ amid 2026 engine compression row
McLaren give their verdict on the F1 2026 engine compression row […]
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Mercedes cars parked? Zak Brown responds to worst-case Australian GP scenario
McLaren boss Zak Brown has responded to the suggestion that Mercedes-engined cars could be forced to withdraw from the F1 2026 Australian GP […]
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McLaren: Red Bull engine one of biggest F1 2026 surprises so far
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has highlighted the performance of rival team Red Bull's first in-house F1 engine as a surprise of the 2026 pre-season so far […]
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McLaren reveal 2026 Formula 1 livery at Bahrain launch event
Reigning Formula 1 champions McLaren have revealed their 2026 livery at a launch event in Bahrain ahead of this week's resumption of preseason testing […]
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First pictures: McLaren reveals its new MCL40 in its definitive livery
McLaren has revealed the first images of its new MCL40 in the livery it will race in this year […]
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McLaren reveals its livery for F1 title defence in 2026
Defending champion McLaren has become the penultimate team to reveal its 2026 F1 livery […]
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McLaren officially unveils papaya livery for 2026 F1 car
The McLaren Formula 1 team has officially lifted the covers off its 2026 challenger, the MCL40, as it aims to retain both 2025 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 […]
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McLaren unveil MCL40 livery ahead of F1 2026 double title defence
McLaren have taken the covers off their new-look F1 2026 car […]
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Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss confident Michael Bay lawsuit can be resolved
The Cadillac Formula 1 team is confident it will be able to resolve a dispute with film director Michael Bay after a $1.5 million civil lawsuit was filed over the team's Super Bowl commercial […]
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Say hello to the McLaren MCL40 livery
McLaren took the covers off the MCL40, a challenger with which the teams hopes to continue its title-winning ways […]
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Every 2026 F1 car and livery revealed so far
All the 2026 cars and liveries revealed by Formula 1 teams so far […]
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Cadillac's first in-house F1 engine ahead of schedule
Cadillac is on target to switch to its own General Motors-designed Formula 1 engine in 2029, with the design project described as "ahead of schedule" […]
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FIA want F1 engine controversy solved 'not in the courtroom'
There is a dispute between F1s teams over a rule limiting the compression ratio in the new power units for 2026; watch the final hour of each day of the first Bahrain test live from Wednesday on Sky Sports F1 before full coverage of the February 18-20 second test […]
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FIA determined to “solve” compression ratio dispute before season starts
The FIA admits some teams have found a way to exceed the maximum compression ratio when their engines become hot […]
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Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian spotted at Super Bowl as rumours swirl
After an apparent romantic getaway post-Barcelona test, Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian appeared in public at the Super Bowl […]
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"We could have used it in a better way" - Esteban Ocon's take on F1 2026’s active aero
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 […]
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Lewis Hamilton spotted with Kim Kardashian at Super Bowl amid relationship rumours
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 […]
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‘Don’t change what’s successful!’ – Champions McLaren reveal 2026 livery
McLaren unveil the final look that MCL40 will race in during the 2026 season after darker shakedown livery in Barcelona; watch the 3-4pm hour on each day of the first Bahrain test live from Wednesday on Sky Sports F1 before full coverage of the February 18-20 second test […]
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2026 McLaren F1 car livery launch: how to follow live
McLaren presents its colour scheme for the 2026 F1 season in Bahrain on Monday […]
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Martin Brundle leads tributes to Lindsey Vonn following Winter Olympics injury
Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle has led tributes to Lindsey Vonn after the American suffered a leg fracture at the 2026 Winter Olympics […]
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The one part of the Cadillac F1 livery fans love: "Way better than I expected"
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 […]
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2026 Aston Martin F1 car launch: how to watch AMR26 reveal
Aston Martin will officially present its 2026 Formula 1 car, the first designed by Adrian Newey, on Monday […]
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Bahrain F1 pre-season testing week 1: Where to watch, full schedule, what to know
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 […]
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Why McLaren's 2025 F1 success guarantees nothing in 2026
McLaren faces a rules reset that renders its 2025 dominance meaningless - and a potential works team disadvantage it will have to overcome […]
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Ferrari’s ‘utterly pointless’ test antics called out by Damon Hill
Topping the shakedown, Damon Hill has claimed Ferrari engages in the "utterly pointless" tactic of taking fuel out of the car for a glory run […]
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Ocon on notice?
Haas team boss, Ayao Komatsu admits disappointment at Esteban Ocon's maiden season with the American team […]
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The challenges facing McLaren ahead of F1 2026
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 […]
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Newey's first Aston Martin: The F1 car that must justify everything
Adrian Newey's first Aston Martin arrives with the designer juggling dual responsibilities, a works Honda engine and the expectation to fight for wins […]
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Martin Brundle explains why Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would thrive in 2026 F1 rules
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 […]
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