Aston Martin: No need for peace talks with Honda amid F1 2026 misery
The relationship between Aston Martin and Honda remains strong, the team insists […]
View full story
Martin Brundle tells Max Verstappen to ‘go or stop talking’ over F1 future
Martin Brundle said it is "getting a bit boring" hearing Max Verstappen consistently question his Formula 1 future […]
View full story
Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026
Red Bull is used to fighting at the front in Formula 1, having mastered the ground effects era to claim consecutive world titles and previously dominating from 2010 to 2013. Now, the Milton Keynes team is coming to terms with a harsh new reality as it lags behind the frontrunners in F1’s new era.“There is nothing to be happy about today,” remarked team boss Laurent Mekies on Sunday after […]
View full story
What Haas told Ollie Bearman after monster 191mph F1 crash at Japanese GP
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu reveals what he told Ollie Bearman following his scary crash at Suzuka […]
View full story
McLaren boss details early Mercedes engine challenge
McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella has spoken about his team's "main limitation" as a Mercedes customer team in F1 2026 […]
View full story
Why Aston Martin removed vibration fix and how it confused Alonso
Aston Martin removed a component that cured most of the discomfort its F1 drivers have suffered and did not race it at the Japanese GP […]
View full story
Edd answers your Japanese GP F1 driver rankings questions
Edd takes on your questions about his post-Japanese GP driver rankings […]
View full story
Why Mercedes is wary of F1 rivals despite unbeaten start to 2026
Mercedes is not getting carried away despite making a perfect start to F1 2026 […]
View full story
Wolff conflicted by Horner return
Toto Wolff admits to having mixed feelings over Christian Horner's potential return to the F1 paddock […]
View full story
Martin Brundle to 'boring' Max Verstappen: 'Leave F1, or stop talking about it'
Martin Brundle has said Max Verstappen should either leave Formula 1 "or stop talking about it," claiming his comments are "boring" and that no driver is "indispensable." […]
View full story
Martin Brundle tells Max Verstappen ‘either go or stop talking’ amid F1 quit threats
Martin Brundle gives his verdict on Max Verstappen's threats that he could walk away from F1 […]
View full story
WED] How Charles Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat George Russell to Japanese GP rostrum
Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zones from the previous rules era to facilitate such manoeuvres.However, the new 2026 regulations […]
View full story
Audi F1 urged to consider key internal candidate as Jonathan Wheatley replacement
After the shock announcement that Jonathan Wheatley had left his role as Audi Formula 1 team principal with immediate effect on 20 March, former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton has thrown his weight behind Allan McNish to take the Briton's position.While head of Audi F1 project Mattia Binotto has assumed the responsibilities of team principal in the meantime, Buxton argued that the German outfit […]
View full story
Isack Hadjar takes aim at ‘that idiot’ in untelevised Japanese GP team radio
Red Bull's Isack Hadjar was heard branding an F1 2026 rival an "idiot" in untelevised team radio during the Japanese Grand Prix […]
View full story
Red Bull linked with $31million Adidas deal for F1 2027 season
Red Bull Racing has been linked with a surprise signing with a $31million addition on the cards for the F1 2027 season […]
View full story
Improving starts a “very high priority” for Mercedes as drivers lose 21 places in four races
Mercedes have made improving their starts a top priority after both their drivers lost at least one position on the first lap of every race so far […]
View full story
Jacques Villeneuve reveals why he had no regrets over 1996 Damon Hill title loss
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has opened up about his title fight with his team-mate Damon Hill in 1996.The Canadian driver entered his rookie F1 season with Williams in 1996 and was straight into a title fight with his team-mate Hill. He ultimately finished second behind the Briton with 78 points, compared to Hill's 97. Ferrari's Michael Schumacher ended the season in third […]
View full story
Ferrari set for extra track time as busy April schedule emerges
Ferrari is set for a packed schedule during the F1 2026 April break, culminating in a filming day with the SF-26 at Monza […]
View full story
Stella: 'Best version' of Piastri inspiring McLaren
Oscar Piastri scored his first podium of the season on Sunday at Suzuka, having not even completed a racing lap at the opening two Grands Prix; McLaren team principal Andrea Stella lauded Piastri, who is in his fourth Formula 1 season […]
View full story
Max Verstappen’s inspired solution to force F1 2026 rule changes
Max Verstappen has a clear solution for the FIA to push through controversial rule changes […]
View full story
Motor Sport - Magazine & News
He's only 19, but Kimi Antonelli leads the F1 championship and may never get a better title shot. The stage is set for another historic battle between one experienced team-mate and a thrusting newcomer, says Mark Hughes […]
View full story
Round-up: Colapinto faced ‘criticism and hate’ over Bearman crash says management, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
View full story
Inside David Coulthard’s insane garage with race cars, Red Bulls and his first kart
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has given an insight into his insane garage, which features multiple F1 cars as well as his first kart.The Scotsman recently revealed details about his extraordinary private collection of machinery during an appearance on the Cars & Money podcast. Coulthard has proudly retained his very first and final go-karts from 1982 and 1988.The collection […]
View full story
Liam Lawson beats Isack Hadjar in wild Red Bull drift kart battle
Red Bull drivers often have fun off-track perks with experiences in other motorsports such as drifting and rally. It was no different for Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson during their downtime in Australia, where the Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers took on a drift kart challenge with New Zealand drifting legend 'Mad' Mike Whiddett.The drivers were tasked with clipping a proximity wall […]
View full story
Liam Lawson admits he was left “mentally drained” by F1’s new 2026 cars after Japanese GP
Liam Lawson revealed he was left "mentally drained" following the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.After securing a hard-fought ninth-place finish at Suzuka, the Racing Bulls driver explained the mental toll that the new regulation cars have on the drivers."Good, a little bit mentally drained," he told F1 TV after the race. "It's very intense this year. You have a lot more that you're thinking […]
View full story
Oscar Piastri’s custom McLaren 750S surfaces online with papaya details
Photos of Oscar Piastri's custom McLaren 750S have emerged on social media. The Australian driver recently took delivery of the 750S, which is the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren to date. While Piastri's is a custom specification, the 750S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces a blistering 750PS (740bhp) and 800Nm of torque. This has resulted […]
View full story
Oscar Piastri kerb-hops Ford Mustang in Australian V8 Supercar test
Oscar Piastri recently traded in his McLaren Formula 1 car for the world of Australian V8 Supercars. Returning to his Aussie roots, the 24-year-old joined fellow countryman and Supercars driver and 18-time race winner Cam Waters."To be honest, I probably watched the V8s more than I watched F1 because the time difference was a lot kinder. Used to watch the drag races here with my dad," […]
View full story
Lewis Hamilton explains why first Ferrari podium was one of the toughest of his career
Lewis Hamilton opened up on his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming he "never had to work so hard to get a podium".While the seven-time champion secured the Chinese sprint race win with Ferrari in 2025, he failed to reach the podium at a grand prix. Now, after coming back from a rejuvenating winter break and gelling with the new era of regulations, Hamilton […]
View full story
'Aston Martin must stop finger-pointing', according to Karun Chandhok
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Aston Martin to stop finger-pointing amid the Silverstone outfit's troublesome start to the 2026 season.The Lawrence Stroll-led team headed into the 2026 season, which welcomed a new wave of regulations into the championship, with a new power unit partnership with Honda and the technical leadership of Adrian Newey. It's […]
View full story
Kimi Antonelli’s “tremendous" Japanese GP recovery drive applauded as win makes F1 history
Kimi Antonelli reached a new milestone at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1's history. F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle commended the Italian driver's "tremendous performance" during the race at the Suzuka circuit. Antonelli arrived in Japan on the back of his maiden F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, where he became the second-youngest driver to […]
View full story
Verstappen in the Japanese GP losers’ list as Mercedes finds Russell ‘bug’ – roundup
Max Verstappen has been branded one of the big losers after the F1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix as new George Russell evidence emerges […]
View full story
‘We are seeing the best version of Oscar’ – McLaren boss praises Piastri
McLaren's Andrea Stella believes "we are seeing the best version of Oscar" after Piastri secured his first podium of the year in Japan […]
View full story
The only thing Red Bull can do to motivate Max Verstappen may not be enough
Set aside for now the irony of Max Verstappen criticising the state of Formula 1 while eulogising GT3 racing – the epitome of an artificial formula where the competitors regularly bemoan the balance of performance regime. His body language in recent grand prix weekends has signalled that his hints about fading motivation are real.“Every day I wake up, I convince myself again. And I […]
View full story
The new Mercedes engine trick that's annoyed Ferrari
There's another F1 2026 engine trick that Mercedes and Red Bull are exploiting, which has only been exposed by a weird side-effect […]
View full story
Why Honda removed the ‘ball’ that resolved its vibrations issues in Suzuka?
A promising Honda solution was shelved at Suzuka, leaving Alonso battling familiar discomfort […]
View full story
Ferrari to return to track as it takes advantage of unplanned F1 break with key tests
With no F1 races for over a month, Ferrari is set to carry out two tests in the April gap […]
View full story
Hamilton doubts FIA meeting impact as drivers ‘have no power’ over F1 rules
Lamilton delivers a blunt verdict on F1’s rule-making process ahead of a crucial FIA meeting […]
View full story
Colapinto to take F1 to Buenos Aires
Franco Colapinto is set to light up the streets of his hometown as Formula One returns to Argentina for a historic demonstration event […]
View full story
Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri had a tough start to Formula 1’s new era in 2026. But after a second-place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, his McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes the “best version” of the young Australian was on show last weekend.Piastri failed to start the first two grands prix of the year after crashing on the way to the grid in Melbourne and being hit by a mechanical issue ahead of […]
View full story
Fresh pictures show progress on Saudi Arabia’s radical new F1 circuit
An update on the construction of Saudi Arabia's new F1 venue has been shared […]
View full story
Bearman Suzuka crash raises mental ‘overload’ facing Formula 1 drivers
A terrifying 50G crash and driver warnings put Formula 1’s mental strain under scrutiny […]
View full story
Audi F1 restructure plan after shock Jonathan Wheatley exit revealed
Here's how Audi plans to restructure following the surprise departure of Jonathan Wheatley […]
View full story
Russell: It feels like all Mercedes' issues are coming on my side
George Russell feels he has been unlucky compared to his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli during the opening stages of the 2026 season; Antonelli leads Russell by nine points at the top of the Drivers Championships after three rounds […]
View full story
Motor Sport - Magazine & News
California's state-of-the-art Ontario Motor Speedway held its first Formula 1 race 55 years ago. The circuit attracted celebrity racers, vast concerts and a record-breaking Evel Knievel jump but, laments Matt Bishop, the 1971 Questor GP was the only F1 event before the bulldozers moved in […]
View full story
Norris hits out at 'yo-yo' racing
"This is not racing, this is yo-yoing," declares Lando Norris in fresh attack on rules overhaul […]
View full story
Charles Leclerc identifies “clear thing” Ferrari need to improve to catch Mercedes in F1 2026
Charles Leclerc pinpoints where Ferrari must improve in its bid to hunt down Mercedes […]
View full story
Ferrari to hit Mugello test track with SF-25 this week
Just days after the Japanese Grand Prix, Ferrari is preparing to return to the track. During the forced break caused by the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian grands prix, the Scuderia has planned two on-track sessions with the SF-25.Tomorrow, Ferrari’s test team will be at Mugello to begin two days of TPC (Testing of Previous Cars). There will be no race drivers at Ferrari’s […]
View full story
Kimi Antonelli admits ‘really stupid’ Suzuka start error before fighting back to win
Kimi Antonelli discussed his costly Suzuka start error before a Safety Car swing helped deliver another win […]
View full story
Motor Sport - Magazine & News
Formula 1 drivers warned that an accident like Oliver Bearman's in Japan was coming, and now the FIA needs to act […]
View full story
“Two balls of steel!” How Leclerc won his battery battle with Hamilton and Russell
Charles Leclerc's race engineer congratulated him on repassing George Russell. Here's how they - and Lewis Hamilton - saw their three-way scrap for a podium place […]
View full story
New George Russell evidence as Mercedes finds ‘bug’ in W17
New George Russell evidence has emerged after the F1 2026 Japanese Grand Prix with Mercedes finding a "bug" in the W17 car at Suzuka […]
View full story
Lance Stroll makes surprising claim about “Aston Martin championship” battle at F1 Japanese GP
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso reflect on their scrap over last place in Japan […]
View full story
Max Verstappen F1 future in doubt as Jos fears loss of motivation
Max Verstappen’s frustration with Formula 1’s new rules has sparked fresh concern over his long-term future […]
View full story
How likely is Max Verstappen quitting F1 and what are his options?
Max Verstappen is considering his future in F1 due to his dissatisfaction with the new rules. Could he really walk away at the end of the year, and what are his options? […]
View full story
The youngest drivers to lead the F1 world championship
With his victory at the 2026 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix and his team-mate’s fourth-place finish, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli became the new championship leader. In the process, he earned the record as the youngest driver ever to top the F1 championship.Antonelli’s achievement is even more remarkable when you remember he is the first driver to lead the championship at under 20 years old […]
View full story
Isack Hadjar warns no fix in sight for ‘terrible’ Red Bull RB22
Isack Hadjar said Red Bull's power unit is not to blame for their underwhelming performance but instead a "terrible" chassis […]
View full story