Oscar Piastri calls for more predictable 2026 F1 cars amid ‘power spike’ concerns
Oscar Piastri has flagged unexpected "spikes of power" as being one of his concerns behind the wheel, as talks continue over the 2026 regs […]
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Max Verstappen confirms damage cause as Nürburgring win curtailed
Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer lost almost half an hour in the pit lane, when a race victory was on the cards […]
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F1 bosses explain long-term push to fill 24-race calendar
With the Formula 1 calendar locked at 24 races and the series continuing to grow its metrics, securing a spot on the schedule appears harder than ever.F1's popularity has led to a surge of interest from prospective host cities, countries and governments, with some more credible than others.However, politicians prematurely declaring a grand prix being a done deal are unlikely to impress the […]
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Verstappen dealt yet another Nürburgring blow in 24 Hour preparations
A commanding stint unraveled as unexpected damage forced a lengthy and costly garage stay for Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer […]
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Car damage denies Max Verstappen NLS5 victory chance
Max Verstappen’s victory hopes at NLS ended by car damage […]
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When a journeyman driver's F1 career lasted just 800m
All racing drivers dream of making it to Formula 1. They dream of a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to motorsport’s most exclusive table and, once there, emulating the greats in their quest for Champagne, championships and commendations.What they don’t dream of is finding their way to F1, crashing out of the race metres before the first corner, and never dining at the motorsporting […]
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Jean Alesi ‘very satisfied’ as Ferrari start season with ‘real’ F1 car
Jean Alesi may have misjudged Ferrari before, but this time he believes they finally have a “real” contender […]
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Martin Brundle opens up on the brutal moment he learned he had lost his F1 seat
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has revealed the "harsh" way he found out he had lost his seat.Brundle made his F1 debut at the 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix with Tyrrell, finishing fifth in his first race. While he suffered a horrific crash during the Dallas Grand Prix in his rookie season, which led doctors to consider an amputation of his left foot while also leaving him with permanent […]
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Liam Lawson eyeing future Supercars outings
Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson is eager to join his Formula 1 rivals in contesting other racing championships, with Supercars being one series he’d “love” to try.Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll are two drivers to have gone GT racing this year after growing frustrated with the 2026 F1 regulations, and Lawson was mooted for something similar.Read Also:GT World Challenge […]
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Mark Webber’s Oscar Piastri role change was inevitable, says David Coulthard
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes it was a "natural development" for Mark Webber to take a step back from his trackside role as Oscar Piastri's manager.The Australian driver announced a change-up in his personal team ahead of the 2026 season. While Webber is still his manager, he took a step back from his trackside support role and put his focus on commercial matters […]
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Juan Manuel Fangio personal items head to Monaco auction with rare pieces revealed
Juan Manuel Fangio’s iconic items, including a historic watch, will be part of a major Monaco auction next weekend […]
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Jenson Button reunites with Brawn GP as all three 2009 chassis come together at Goodwood
All three Brawn BGP 001 chassis were brought together for the first time at the Goodwood Members' Meeting.Jenson Button, who won the 2009 drivers' championship with Brawn GP, was reunited with the machinery in his first appearance at the Members' Meeting. The story of Brawn GP is one of the most fascinating in the history of Formula 1, with it becoming the centre of the Brawn: The […]
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“Fresh blood” - why Stefano Domenicali believes Kimi Antonelli is an asset to F1
Exactly two years ago, on April 17, Kimi Antonelli drove a Formula 1 car for the first time, during a Mercedes test at the Red Bull Ring in the rain. Today, at the start of his second season in the top series, the young Italian already has two wins and leads the championship. The road to the end of the season is still long, but daring to dream is allowed – that is how ambitions are […]
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Chandhok says Aston Martin issues go beyond Wheatley team principal links
They’ve got bigger problems’ — Karun Chandhok plays down Jonathan Wheatley’s importance to Aston Martin […]
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Stella laughs off Ferrari talk
"I take it with a smile," says McLaren boss Andrea Stella of speculation linking him with a shock move to Ferrari […]
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Watch: Max Verstappen racing in Nurburgring 24 Hours Race 2 qualifier
A live stream as Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen returns to the Nordschleife ahead of his highly anticipated Nurburgring 24 Hours debut […]
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Ayrton Senna wanted Ferrari switch before 1994 Williams deal, says Jean Todt
Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has revealed that Ayrton Senna had been interested in joining the Maranello outfit in 1995.During an appearance on the High Performance podcast, Todt explained that the Brazilian driver was a primary target during the early stages of Ferrari's ambitious rebuilding phase in the 1990s."Ferrari was not successful at all, and they were dying to try to […]
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Has the dynamic between F1’s early title protagonists shifted?
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have emerged as the early title protagonists in F1 2026 […]
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Tragedy at The Ring
Juha Miettinen killed in seven-car crash during 24hr Qualifiers at the Nurburgring […]
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GT driver killed in multi-car crash at Nurburgring Qualifiers
GT driver Juha Miettinen has died following a crash in the Nurburgring Qualifiers event. Max Verstappen, who is participating in the round, sent his condolences […]
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Pin completes first F1 test
2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin has taken the next step on her motorsport journey by completing her first F1 test […]
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Late drama sees Verstappen fall from P1 with top qualifying to come at the Nürburgring
Max Verstappen’s bid for Nürburgring 24 Hours qualifying pole slipped away in the final minutes as late improvements shuffled him down the order […]
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Bullish Lando Norris outlines McLaren’s F1 2026 title recovery plan
Lando Norris has outlined McLaren's ambitions despite a tricky start to F1 2026 […]
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Should F1 change tracks or racing guidelines to tackle dangers in 2026 rules?
F1 is trying to avoid an aerial crash by tweaking its technical regulation. Does it also need to change its tracks and racing guidelines? […]
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Watch: Max Verstappen in action in Sunday’s qualifying for Race 2 at the Nurburgring
A live stream as Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen returns to the Nordschleife ahead of his highly anticipated Nurburgring 24 Hours debut […]
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Logan Sargeant fires back at F1 critics after racing return
The former Williams driver says his performances since leaving Formula 1 speak louder than outside criticism […]
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Martin Brundle warns Aston Martin ‘horror show’ won’t improve before 2027
Aston Martin's 'horror show' is 'not going to improve until 2027' according to Martin Brundle in a grim prediction for the Silverstone team […]
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‘Icing on the cake’ – McLaren lifts lid on surprise GianPiero Lambiase signing
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has lifted the lid on the key factors behind the signing of GianPiero Lambiase from Red Bull […]
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Round-up: Pin makes Formula 1 test debut for Mercedes, and more
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Aston Martin’s 2026 woes laid bare as Karun Chandhok questions Jonathan Wheatley fix
Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok has argued that former Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley is not the answer to Aston Martin's problems. Audi confirmed on 20 March 2026 that Wheatley was to leave with immediate effect after only joining the team in 2025. While Wheatley has not officially confirmed what his next move will be, Motorsport.com understands he will sign with Aston Martin […]
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Charles Leclerc delivers optimistic Ferrari verdict after strong 2026 progress
Charles Leclerc has shared his verdict on the progress of the Ferrari Formula 1 team, explaining that the Maranello outfit has "made good progress with the car".The Monegasque driver currently sits third in the drivers' standings with 49 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli and his Mercedes team-mate George Russell.Ferrari has seen a jump in performance from 2025 to 2026 after […]
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Max Verstappen offers condolences after Juha Miettinen dies in Nürburgring crash
Max Verstappen has reacted after Juha Miettinen died in a multi-car crash at the Nürburgring […]
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Driver Miettinen dies in crash during Verstappen's Nurburgring race
Driver Juha Miettinen passes away following seven-car incident during Nurburgring race, which has received wide interest due to Max Verstappens participation; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Driver dies after seven-car Nürburgring crash halts NLS4 race
A multi-car crash at the Nürburgring has ended in tragedy with the death of Juha Miettinen […]
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Driver dies after multi-car crash suspends NLS4 at the Nurburgring
A driver has been killed in a crash at the NLS4 event at the Nurburgring […]
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NLS4 featuring Max Verstappen suspended after serious multi-car crash
NLS4 at the Nurburgring has been suspended due to a multi-car crash […]
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Multi-car crash halts Verstappen's Nurburgring race
A seven-car crash has red-flagged the latest NLS race in which Max Verstappen is competing […]
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Nurburgring race red-flagged after major multi-car crash halts action
The first Nurburgring Qualifying race, NLS4, has been red-flagged due to a big crash involving multiple competitors […]
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The key lesson F1 has learned ahead of the next rule change
During the enforced break caused by the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, a series of high-level meetings are taking place to discuss potential changes to the Formula 1 rules introduced only this year.It's not unheard of for the rules to be adjusted in-season. And in the case of the new regulations, there was broad agreement among the stakeholders and the teams that […]
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Doriane Pin reflects on "unreal" maiden F1 test: "An extremely emotional day"
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has completed her maiden Formula 1 test with Mercedes at Silverstone. The French driver drove the constructors' championship-winning W12 from the 2021 season and completed 76 laps of the Silverstone Circuit, totalling 200km. Current Mercedes F1 drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli were seen supporting Pin in the garage for the milestone […]
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Susie Wolff sends heartfelt message to Doriane Pin for Mercedes F1 test
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff sent a heartfelt message to Doriane Pin ahead of her Formula 1 test with Mercedes at Silverstone. The 22-year-old driver got behind the wheel of the Mercedes W12, which was driven by Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas in their 2021 campaign, at Silverstone. She became the first female driver to test a Mercedes F1 car.Wolff, who was the last woman […]
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Watch: Max Verstappen racing in Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifier
A live stream as Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen returns to the Nordschleife ahead of his highly anticipated Nurburgring 24 Hours debut […]
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Jolyon Palmer delivers brutal verdict on Aston Martin’s nightmare 2026 F1 start
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 pundit Jolyon Palmer has given a damning verdict of Aston Martin's start to the 2026 season, claiming they don't talk about the Silverstone outfit "because they're not even in contention".Aston Martin entered the season with Adrian Newey as both team principal and managing technical partner alongside a new power unit partnership with Honda. Expectations were […]
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Mercedes completes historic Silverstone milestone with first female F1 test
Mercedes has completed a "milestone moment" with development driver Doriane Pin, carrying out a test at Silverstone […]
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Inside Maranello: How Ferrari remains flat out during F1's April break
In Formula 1, time is everything. Not just the time ticking away on the stopwatch, but also the time needed to design, develop and refine. It is the invisible factor that separates success from failure. The teams are constantly racing against the clock: every detail is planned, every task is meticulously timed, and every margin for error is reduced to a minimum. Nothing is left to […]
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FIA meeting with drivers revealed ahead of key F1 2026 rules vote
A meeting between the drivers and the FIA to discuss the direction of the regulations took place before a decisive rules meeting on Monday […]
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Martin Brundle reveals how his fan-favourite F1 grid walks first began
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has revealed how his famous grid walks began.For nearly three decades, the tense moments leading up to lights out have featured the chaotic grid walk, which has become a fan-favourite moment during a grand prix weekend. The TV segment has had fans in stitches, with many loving Brundle's impromptu celebrity interviews […]
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George Russell backs F1 to survive possible Max Verstappen exit
George Russell weighs in on whether F1 could survive after a potential Max Verstappen exit […]
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Max Verstappen’s Mercedes punished after investigation over Nurburgring incident
Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer have been punished following an incident during qualifying at the Nurburgring […]
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Fernando Alonso faces harsh Aston Martin reality after F1 commentator assessment
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has claimed that Fernando Alonso hasn't got enough years left in the championship to see the Aston Martin and Honda partnership come good.At 44 years old, Alonso is the oldest driver on the grid. With the new partnership between Honda and Aston Martin, and the first car from the Silverstone outfit designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey […]
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Kimi Antonelli confident George Russell relationship will survive Mercedes title fight
Kimi Antonelli is confident his relationship with George Russell will remain strong, no matter what unfolds between them on track […]
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F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin takes major step towards F1 dream with first Mercedes test
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has taken part in a Formula 1 test with Mercedes. The French driver recently revealed in an interview on the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast that the plan was to take part in an F1 test with the Brackley outfit. Now, Mercedes has shared photos of the milestone moment with the caption, "A milestone moment for Doriane Pin. Getting behind the wheel of an F1 car […]
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Pin makes landmark F1 test debut with Mercedes
Mercedes has handed F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin her first test in a Formula 1 car at Silverstone this weekend […]
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Max Verstappen falls short in fight for pole in Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifier
Red Bull F1 driver Max Verstappen will start sixth in the first Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifier race with his Nordschleife laptime emerging […]
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Max Verstappen’s Mercedes under investigation over Nurburgring incident
Max Verstappen's Mercedes is under investigation at the Nurburgring over an incident involving teammate Lucas Auer […]
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George Russell reacts to Max Verstappen contemplating his F1 future
George Russell is eager for Max Verstappen to stay in Formula 1 but isn’t worried by any impact his departure would have - arguing no driver is bigger than the championship.The four-time world champion is currently weighing up his future after being left incredibly frustrated by the new-for-2026 regulations, which he claimed are “anti-racing”. It also doesn’t help that his Red […]
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