FIA quietly drops F1’s mandatory two-pit stop rule for Monaco Grand Prix
The 'two pit stops' rule for the Monaco Grand Prix, which drivers slated but Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali defended, has been dropped […]
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Max Verstappen proud of Red Bull Ford engine but tempers Melbourne hopes
Max Verstappen hails Red Bull Ford’s first engine — but Melbourne victory is unlikely […]
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F1, FIA reach engine compression ratio compromise amid Mercedes dispute
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has announced a resolution to the sport's regulatory row over engine compression ratios, with a tweak to the regulations set for June 1 and a further change in 2027 […]
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Ferrari’s rotating rear wing has David Coulthard thinking of McLaren’s banned third pedal
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has compared Ferrari's impressive rear wing mechanism seen in this year's pre-season testing to McLaren's infamous third brake pedal.The Scuderia arrived at the second Bahrain test accompanied by plenty of curiosity as the paddock turned its attention to its unusual hardware at the rear of the car tied to the new Straight Line Mode that has replaced DRS […]
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Monaco Grand Prix drops controversial two-stop rule for 2026 season
After one season and significant criticism, the FIA has removed Monaco’s extra mandatory pit stop for 2026 […]
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F1 scraps mandatory Monaco GP two-stop rule for 2026
Formula 1 has abandoned plans to repeat its one-off Monaco Grand Prix pitstop rule in the wake of last year's controversy.With overtaking pretty much impossible in the streets of Monte Carlo, the FIA implemented the mandatory use of three tyre sets last year to force teams onto a two-stop strategy and hopefully unlock more strategic options and jeopardy.But the idea didn't have the […]
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FIA confirms change to compression ratio regulations
The FIA has confirmed that all five engine manufacturers have agreed to a change to the engine regulations relating to compression ratios effective from 1 June […]
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FIA to change engine compression rules earlier in 2026 and again in 2027
The FIA has confirmed Formula 1's hotly-disputed rules on engine compression ratios will undergo two changes over the coming 12 months […]
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F1 2026 engine rule tightening to happen six races earlier
The new 'hot test' designed to close the engine compression ratio loophole in the 2026 Formula 1 rules will now come into force six races earlier than originally mooted […]
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FIA closes compression ratio loophole with F1 2026 rule change
Hot and cold engine checks from June 1 follow winter allegations involving Mercedes […]
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FIA makes final ruling on Mercedes F1 engine controversy
The FIA has adjusted F1's regulations after the Mercedes engine controversy […]
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FIA announces clampdown on compression ratio tests from June 2026
Formula 1's governing body the FIA says the series' power unit manufacturers have unanimously approved changes to how engine compression ratios are measured, with revisions coming as early as 1 June.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 - […]
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FIA confirms mid-season rule change after engine dispute
A new engine test will be introduced after the seventh race of the 2026 Formula 1 season following a power-unit dispute over the winter; watch every session of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Monaco two-stop rule dropped after 2025 mess
Formula 1 has dropped its mandatory two-stop format for the Monaco Grand Prix after just one season […]
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Max Verstappen ‘best on the grid’ but Red Bull trails Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren
Pre-season tests suggest Red Bull is behind Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren, despite Max Verstappen’s standout pace […]
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What past major F1 rule changes tell us about how 2026 will go
Do past F1 regulation overhauls provide any clues for the upcoming 2026 season? […]
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Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem backed Mercedes in engine row
Toto Wolff lifts the lid on FIA backing as Mercedes faces a decisive e-vote over the 2026 engine regulations […]
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Aston Martin confident Adrian Newey can steady team despite F1 2026 slow start
Adrian Newey's "inspiring" leadership means the Aston Martin drivers and team aren't panicking about a slow start to the F1 2026 season […]
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Mario Andretti's greatest racing cars – Indy, F1 and Le Mans
From sprint cars to two-seater Indy machines, there isn't much Mario Andretti hasn't driven – we look back on his best and most infamous competition cars […]
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Will Buxton: Ferrari SF-26 could go from 22nd to first by Turn 1
Will Buxton believes Ferrari’s launch pace and radical rear wing could transform its race starts and straight-line performance in 2026 […]
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Round-up: ‘Horner will be back’, predicts Brown, and more
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Mercedes F1 unveils new adidas 2026 Silver Arrows collection
The Mercedes Formula 1 team has unveiled the new 2026 Silver Arrows adidas collection ahead of the new season."A legacy that never fades," the official website of the Brackley outfit reads. "Introducing the 2026 adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Silver Arrows collection, where performance meets timeless tradition in a line up of modern essentials inspired by a history of speed."The new […]
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Mad Mike Whiddett wins Red Bull’s Rural Rumble as Liam Lawson nails drift challenge
Liam Lawson has taken a step outside of his Formula 1 comfort zone to take on NASCAR convert Shane van Gisbergen and Formula Drift star "Mad Mike” Whiddett in Red Bull’s new rural three-discipline challenge.The New Zealand trio were dropped onto a remote farm for what Red Bull billed as a points-based Rural Rumble, mixing a ProLite stadium truck time trial, a drift target test and a […]
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David Croft sympathises with Lawrence Stroll after Aston Martin’s Bahrain testing nightmare
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft sympathises with Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll after the Silverstone outfit had a rocky start with a disappointing pre-season testing in Bahrain. Aston Martin enters the 2026 F1 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, Adrian Newey leading the team, and the first Aston Martin F1 car designed under his direction.While […]
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Max Verstappen says karting is pricing out talent, explains why Team Redline matters
Max Verstappen says his involvement in Team Redline came from a concern he identified during his own racing: real-world karting has become so expensive that talent is being priced out, so sim racing can be a credible pathway into paid careers.Verstappen has been a long-time member of the Team Redline sim outfit since joining in 2015, and the team itself dates back to the early 2000s as one of […]
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Martin Donnelly 'looking for closure' ahead of F1 outing in Adelaide after his horror 1990 crash
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Donnelly, whose horrific near-death crash inspired Sonny Hayes' wreck in the F1 movie, is preparing to 'find closure' as he returns to the cockpit of an F1 car in Adelaide over 35 years on.The British driver suffered a mechanical failure in his Lotus F1 car during qualifying for the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez, which led him to crash into the barriers […]
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Honda’s abnormal vibrations as double handicap hits Aston Martin partnership – round-up
Aston Martin and Honda feature among the latest F1 news headlines as the Australian Grand Prix moves closer into view […]
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Sebastian Vettel on the moment he stopped living for the next F1 win
Sebastian Vettel has said his idea of success has moved over time from chasing the next trophy or cheque to being “at peace” and treating people well. Speaking at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival, the four-time Formula 1 champion explained how the sport’s relentless cycle can make even titles feel fleeting.The 38-year-old stepped away from the championship at the end of 2022 after […]
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Max Verstappen on how "F1" movie and "Drive to Survive" have changed American fandom
Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen can see the impact that the F1 movie has had on the championship's popularity in the United States.While the Dutchman could easily walk in public in various cities in America before the likes of the F1 movie and Netflix's Drive to Survive, he can no longer do that without being recognised."I remember like 2018, 2019 I did a bit of a road trip […]
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Cadillac name first F1 2026 chassis MAC-26 in tribute to Mario Andretti
Cadillac’s debut Formula 1 car now has an identity, and it honours 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti […]
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These are America’s five F1 race winners
America’s domestic motorsport scene is one of the strongest in the world, which perhaps explains why so few drivers from the United States have made a big impact in Formula 1. It pays to stay at home.With increasing American interest in grand prix racing, that could change in the years to come but – as of 2026 – just five American drivers have won a world championship F1 race.We’re […]
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Honda reveals alarming findings about ‘abnormal’ F1 engine issue
Honda sheds light on the power unit issues that blighted Aston Martin in F1 2026 pre-season testing […]
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Cadillac names first Formula 1 car MAC-26, after Mario Andretti
The Andretti name will appear on the 2026 grid as Cadillac has chosen to name its first Formula 1 car after 1978 world champion Mario Andretti […]
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Cadillac names first F1 car after American icon Mario Andretti
Cadillac has branded its 2026 Formula 1 car the MAC-26, named after US world champion and Indy 500 winner Mario Andretti.Andretti was one of the original driving forces behind the project to bring the team to F1, formerly helmed by his son Michael. The 85-year-old has since taken on more of a backseat in the project, which is led by majority owner TWG Motorsports CEO Dan Towriss and team […]
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Cadillac names its first F1 car after Andretti
Cadillac's first F1 chassis will be called the MAC-26, as a tribute to its ambassador, Mario Andretti […]
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Lewis Hamilton vows strongest return yet with intense F1 2026 training
Lewis Hamilton says this is the hardest he has ever trained between seasons as Ferrari chase early momentum […]
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Cadillac honours Mario Andretti
The inaugural Cadillac chassis will carry the designation MAC-26, or Mario Andretti Cadillac 26, honouring 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti […]
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F1 2026 penalty points: Which driver has the most? Who is closest to a race ban?
How many penalty points does each driver have heading into the 2026 F1 season? […]
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Martin Brundle: George Russell has what it takes to handle 2026 F1 title pressure
Martin Brundle has backed George Russell to be able to deal with the pressure of fighting for the 2026 Formula 1 drivers' championship, should he be in a position to do so.The Mercedes driver is a favourite heading into the season with the Brackley outfit expected to be strong in the new era of regulations, which focus on an almost 50:50 split between internal combustion and electric power […]
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Alex Palou welcomes ‘amicable conclusion’ to McLaren dispute
'Wrong people around me’ — Alex Palou opens up as the McLaren saga officially comes to an end […]
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How Formula 1 made a record $3.87 billion in 2025
F1’s 2025 income hit a record $3.87 billion — here’s what fueled the surge […]
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McLaren Racing signs multi-year Etihad Airways partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season
McLaren Racing has announced a new multi-year partnership with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.The brands will work closely across both the Woking outfit's Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship efforts.As part of the new partnership, the Etihad branding will feature across the F1 race cars in prominent positions such as the rear wing and halo, the F1 […]
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Martin Brundle backs Lewis Hamilton for big Ferrari comeback: 'A happy Lewis is a fast Lewis'
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Martin Brundle is confident that Lewis Hamilton will have a better year in 2026 than he did in 2025.The seven-time champion used the 2025 season, his first with Ferrari, to adjust to the Maranello outfit. As he struggled to get to grips with the new team, he finished the year without a grand prix podium finish, with the highlight being a sprint […]
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Exclusive: Max Verstappen's Red Bull F1 role "goes far beyond driving", says Laurent Mekies
Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Laurent Mekies has detailed why he believes Max Verstappen's value to the team is just as great off the track as it is in the car.Mekies and Verstappen formed a strong partnership as soon as the Frenchman took over from Christian Horner as Red Bull's team principal last summer, with Mekies' engineering-led approach credited as playing a part in the team's […]
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Anthony Davidson believes Lewis Hamilton could finally thrive with Ferrari in 2026
Anthony Davidson believes Formula 1’s 2026 reset could finally give Lewis Hamilton the compliant car he has been missing since 2021 […]
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We rate the F1 2026 title contenders - Lando Norris
Lando Norris didn’t make the charge to the 2025 Formula 1 crown easy for himself last year. The young Briton took the fight to the final race of the year as he fended off attacks from team-mate Oscar Piastri and a late resurgence from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. But 2026 offers a clean slate for the McLaren driver.Amid Formula 1’s rules shakeup, Norris could face stiff competition over […]
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Lando Norris’ road to F1 2026: In pictures
As Formula 1 enters its 2026 regulation reset, Lando Norris sits atop the grid as the reigning 2025 world driver’s champion, racing for the world constructors’ championship-winning team, McLaren.He’s earned every result along the way: after rising through the junior ranks as a McLaren-backed prospect, Norris has grown from a consistent points finisher into a grand prix winner and regular […]
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David Coulthard: Is Ferrari’s rotating rear wing a clever tactic or genuine upgrade?
David Coulthard has floated a distraction theory as Ferrari decide when to race their rotating rear wing […]
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Honda reveals vibration issue
The Honda power unit run by the Aston Martin team is suffering vibrations and they're not good […]
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McLaren behind and looking to "counterattack" in F1 2026, says Andrea Stella
McLaren boss Andrea Stella reckons his team is slightly on the back foot heading into the 2026 Formula 1 campaign - claiming it will try to “exploit the counterattack”.The new season will start in Melbourne next weekend after tests in Barcelona and Bahrain, from which Mercedes emerged as favourites for the title having impressed in its race simulations.Ferrari is expected to be its […]
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Explained: Honda’s abnormal vibrations triggered Aston Martin’s testing setback
Honda is confident the 'abnormal vibrations' that compromised its testing programme in Bahrain can be rectified […]
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Honda suffering 'abnormal vibrations' but doesn't know why
Honda's reliability problems in F1 2026 testing have been attributed to abnormal vibrations that damaged the battery system although a root cause has not been identified […]
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F1 Q4 revenue sees 14% year on year increase
$1.12bn (£831m) revenue in Q4 2024 increases to $1.37bn (£1.02bn) in 2025, while operating income for the year was up 28% to $632m (£469m) […]
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Spanish GP reveals striking Pininfarina designed trophy for inaugural Madrid F1 race
The Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix has unveiled a striking winner's trophy for the race's move to Madrid in September, having selected a design by the Italian Pininfarina Studios.Promoters of the under construction Madring near Madrid's Barajas airport selected the Italian design from three competition finalists, with Pininfarina building the trophy around the Madring's most eye-catching design […]
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The moment Jack Doohan’s Alpine dream ended with that Briatore phone call
Jack Doohan’s Formula 1 dream unravelled the moment Flavio Briatore said: ‘We’ve decided to take Colapinto for the next race" […]
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Honda reveals alarming cause of "extremely challenging" Aston Martin F1 engine issue
Honda is working around the clock to solve crippling vibration issues in time for Formula 1's 2026 season opener in Australia after a disastrous series of tests with Aston Martin.Aston Martin and Honda suffered a rough start to their partnership in pre-season testing, with minimal mileage at the Barcelona shakedown after the AMR26 was delivered late. A number of issues on both the car and […]
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