Who is Jonathan Wheatley? Adrian Newey’s primary Aston Martin target
Adrian Newey has been leading a months-long search for his successor as Aston Martin team principal. Could that be Jonathan Wheatley? […]
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Alpine now targets McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari: “We have the potential to be in that pack”
Pierre Gasly believes the Alpine Formula 1 team has the required potential to challenge the likes of McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull in the 2026 season.After spending the 2025 campaign as a clear backmarker, the Enstone-based outfit ended its engine programme, switching to Mercedes powertrains. It fully focused on its 2026 car early on last year and appears to have bounced back into the […]
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Aston Martin dealt major blow as David Croft predicts long fix for vibration problem
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft has issued a stark warning about Aston Martin's major vibration issues.The Briton said during the Sky Sports F1 Show that it could take months for the Silverstone outfit to fix the issues."Months," he said when asked how long it could take Aston Martin to fix the vibration issues, which caused two-time champion Fernando Alonso to lift his hands […]
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Fred Vasseur: New cars don’t suit Charles Leclerc’s style, but he’s adjusting
Charles Leclerc has been forced to adapt his driving style to the 2026 F1 machinery […]
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Audi issue statement on Jonathan Wheatley rumours amid Aston Martin interest
Audi has issued a statement on the speculation surrounding Jonathan Wheatley, with the team boss strongly linked with Aston Martin […]
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Jolyon Palmer dismisses Lewis Hamilton regret claims after Kimi Antonelli's Chinese GP win
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer has shot down claims that Lewis Hamilton may have mixed emotions after Kimi Antonelli's Chinese Grand Prix win.The seven-time champion made the blockbuster move from Mercedes to Ferrari at the start of 2025, leaving behind the team he had spent 12 seasons with and claimed six of his seven championship titles to fulfil a lifelong dream of […]
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Two races into 2026, the Haas driver sits fifth in the championship […]
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Our verdict on Aston Martin trying to poach Audi's F1 team boss
Our experts give their takes on Aston Martin as it searches for yet another team boss and is reportedly targeting Audi's Jonathan Wheatley […]
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Lando Norris handed ‘big honour’ with ‘helmet-to-toe’ announcement
McLaren driver and F1 2025 world champion Lando Norris has made a new announcement following the F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix […]
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Oliver Bearman: Haas has "great baseline" with F1 2026 race pace
After two races, Oliver Bearman sits fifth in Formula 1's 2026 drivers' championship – and has remarked upon his pleasure of the balance in Haas' VF-26 chassis.While only early days, Bearman has been one of the most impressive performers in the early stages of the season, scoring all of Haas' 17-point total thus far as team-mate Esteban Ocon has endured a less fortuitous run.After […]
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Lance Stroll certain of Aston Martin “potential” amid early F1 season ‘frustration’
Lance Stroll has backed Aston Martin to recover from its troubled start to the 2026 Formula 1 season […]
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Japanese GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky Sports
Everything you need to know about how and when to watch the Suzuka race weekend, plus what to expect from the circuit and the weather; watch every session of the Japanese GP live on Sky Sports F1 next weekend, with Sundays race at 6am […]
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‘Brutal to watch’ – Red Bull insider weighs in on Max Verstappen’s ‘big problem’
A Red Bull insider has responded after Max Verstappen identified a "big problem" with the RB22 at the F1 2026 Chinese Grand Prix […]
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From an against-the-odds debut in Melbourne to a fireball in Bahrain, a fertiliser company, and a quiet resurgence under new management, Haas has survived ten years in Formula 1 - and has a unique story to tell […]
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A "party mode" in Mercedes F1 engine? Lando Norris rebuffs Lewis Hamilton's theory
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton suggested his longtime Formula 1 team, Mercedes, may still benefit from a “party mode” in qualifying – a theory McLaren’s Lando Norris rebuffed.Mercedes was comfortably fastest in all three qualifying sessions so far this year, with the Silver Arrows always increasing the gap to the competition throughout qualifying – nearly six tenths on average so far […]
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Guenther Steiner calls out Toto Wolff after Kimi Antonelli radio message: "Total self-promotion"
Guenther Steiner has called out Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff for "self-promotion" after Kimi Antonelli scored his maiden Formula 1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.After the Italian driver took the chequered flag at the Shanghai International Circuit, Wolff came over the team radio to congratulate him. "'He’s too young. We shouldn’t put him in a Mercedes. Put him in a smaller team […]
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Kimi Antonelli eyes "cool" Max Verstappen partnership after Nurburgring test request
Kimi Antonelli is keen on linking up with Max Verstappen in endurance racing […]
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Why Red Bull’s suddenly dropped Verstappen into F1’s midfield
Max Verstappen's reviews of F1 2026 no doubt reflect a genuine antipathy for these rules. But Red Bull can't let its competitive situation go on either […]
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What is ADUO? The FIA lifeline that could rescue Honda
The FIA rolled out an ADUO concept for the F1 2026 power unit manufacturers, which offers a safety net for those struggling […]
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Toto Wolff defends F1 2026 rules despite ‘not perfect’ qualifying concerns
Toto Wolff admits Formula 1’s new-era quirks aren’t perfect, but believes the on-track spectacle is already worth the trade-off […]
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Ferrari issues rotating rear wing update after Chinese Grand Prix experiment
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has issued an update on the SF 26 car's rotating rear wing after it seemed to play a role in a Lewis Hamilton spin […]
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Lance Stroll shares Adrian Newey impressions as Aston Martin plans emerge
Aston Martin is actively looking for a new team principal with Adrian Newey leading the search, PlanetF1.com understands […]
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Lewis Hamilton’s Chinese GP podium proves he is not finished in F1, says David Coulthard
David Coulthard has argued that Lewis Hamilton's Chinese Grand Prix podium proves that he is "not done" with Formula 1.The seven-time champion secured his first podium finish with Ferrari since joining the Maranello outfit in 2025.After a difficult start to his time at Ferrari as he adjusted to the new team, rumours began to circulate that the 41-year-old driver could retire at the end of […]
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James Vowles admits overweight Williams needs April break to recover
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has claimed that the Grove outfit will need "every single hour" of the April break to get "back on the front foot".F1 confirmed during the Chinese Grand Prix weekend that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.Teams such as Williams, which has had a difficult start […]
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Aston Martin's Adrian Newey to step down as team leader - sources
Adrian Newey is set to step back from his team leadership role at Aston Martin to focus solely on technical matters, sources have confirmed to ESPN […]
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What we know about another Aston Martin F1 team principal move
Aston Martin wants to hire a new Formula 1 team principal so Adrian Newey can focus solely on technical matters, and has targeted Audi’s Jonathan Wheatley […]
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Aston Martin issues statement as Lewis Hamilton theory rejected – roundup
Aston Martin has issued a statement after PlanetF1.com revealed that Adrian Newey is leading the hunt for a new team principal […]
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Aston Martin, Audi downplay shock Jonathan Wheatley F1 move as "speculation"
Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley has been linked to a shock move to Aston Martin […]
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Aston Martin target Audi's Wheatley to allow Newey car focus
Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley could switch to Aston Martin which would see Adrian Newey focus more on the cars development; watch every session of the Japanese GP on March 27-29, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Demolition set for Albert Park pit building before record-breaking $280m Melbourne rebuild
Melbourne’s iconic F1 pit building faces demolition as costs for its replacement soar to a record $395 million ahead of the 2027 Australian Grand Prix […]
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Newey: Aston Martin denies media claims
Aston Martin has denied numerous media reports claiming that Adrian Newey has been dropped as its team principal […]
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F1 teams agree qualifying is priority in regulation review; happy with races
Formula 1’s team principals have met to review findings from the Australian and Chinese Grands Prix weekends as the championship’s new regulations remain under scrutiny.According to reports, all present agreed that the races were of a high standard in terms of on-track action and were happy with the response from the public and fans and thus not currently a cause for concern.Any […]
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Aston Martin issue statement amid Adrian Newey team principal speculation
Aston Martin has issued a statement addressing the speculation surrounding Adrian Newey and its team leadership position […]
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Every Aston Martin F1 team boss before outgoing Adrian Newey
Aston Martin is set to welcome Jonathan Wheatley as team principal, with the news that Adrian Newey is to step down from the role.Read Also:Formula 1Adrian Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principalMotorsport reported earlier on Thursday that the British technical guru, who had stepped in to replace Andy Cowell only at the start of the season, would be […]
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F1 fans shocked by major Aston Martin team principal shake-up: "Complete fever dream"
Formula 1 fans have been left in shock after news broke that Adrian Newey is set to step down as Aston Martin team principal to focus on technical matters.Some have described the news as a "complete fever dream," as the former Red Bull technical director is understood to be replaced by current Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley."This morning's news is a complete fever dream. How much […]
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Back-to-back midfield-leading results in Melbourne and Shanghai have given Haas a flying start to the new F1 era […]
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Vasseur lays out Ferrari plan to challenge Mercedes in F1 2026
Ferrari is still "four- or five-tenths" off Mercedes, and Fred Vasseur is not convinced a looming engine rule tweak will change that […]
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Is McLaren's season already doomed after worst F1 title defence start in over a decade?
McLaren has endured one of the worst starts to a season for a reigning champion team in over a decade. But put its troubles into context, as well as its past ability to rebound from tough starts, and its 2026 F1 title hopes look far from doomed […]
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Esteban Ocon’s Haas form sparks strong final-year warning from Guenther Steiner
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that if Esteban Ocon continues in his current form, it will be his last year in the championship. The Frenchman was handed a 10-second penalty during the Chinese Grand Prix for causing a collision with Alpine's Franco Colapinto. The Haas driver apologised to Colapinto after the race, claiming, "It's my fault, I did a mistake, I […]
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Adrian Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal
Adrian Newey is set to step down from his team principal position at the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, where he’ll be replaced by current Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley.Motorsport understands Newey will step down in order to focus exclusively on technical matters, as Aston Martin has experienced a more than underwhelming start to the 2026 F1 season. Power unit trouble with new partner Honda […]
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Jacques Villeneuve explains how he surprised Michael Schumacher with iconic overtake
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has opened up on his rivalry with seven-time champion Michael Schumacher in the 1990s.The Canadian driver recounted highlights from his career during an episode of the F1 Beyond The Grid podcast, including his intense battles with Schumacher and what that meant for their off-track relationship."It's an odd one because we never actually really […]
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Wheatley suggests Max Verstappen criticism reflects Red Bull struggles in 2026
Jonathan Wheatley has offered a different perspective on Max Verstappen’s outspoken criticism of F1’s new rule […]
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FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director
The FIA has appointed a new deputy race director in Formula 1, promoting Paul Burns to the role to work with current lead Rui Marques.This follows Claire Dubbelman's departure from the FIA at the start of 2026 to join the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, leaving the deputy post open for the opening two rounds of the season.The FIA has since promoted Burns, who has experience in […]
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Lando Norris to join Lewis Hamilton with waxwork at Madame Tussauds London
2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris will be celebrated in London's Madame Tussauds with a waxwork figure.The Briton described the "honour" as "surreal" after working closely with the artists and studio team. "It's pretty surreal to think I'll have a figure in Madame Tussauds, it's such a big honour. Working with the artists has been awesome, and seeing all the detail they've put into the […]
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Lawson lauds Red Bull power unit
"It's exceptional," says Liam Lawson of the Red Bull-Ford engine […]
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Fernando Alonso faces F1 future decision as Felipe Massa delivers blunt warning
Felipe Massa has cast fresh doubt on Fernando Alonso’s future as Aston Martin struggles mount […]
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Charles Leclerc hits back at “artificial” racing claims with new F1 cars
Charles Leclerc has given his take on what racing feels like in the 2026 F1 cars, and it’s more positive than others have claimed […]
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What Ferrari thinks Mercedes is hiding in political F1 engine game
Ferrari is convinced it'll get an engine upgrade because of its deficit to Mercedes at the start of F1 2026. Does it think its rival is hiding something? […]
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Sergio Perez called out for "audacious" move on Valtteri Bottas in China: "Not a good bit of driving"
Former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer called out Sergio Perez after the Mexican driver pulled off an "audacious" move on his Cadillac team-mate Valtteri Bottas during the Chinese Grand Prix.Cadillac joined F1 as the 11th team in 2026 with the experienced driver line-up of the former Red Bull and Mercedes drivers.After Bottas and Perez started the Chinese Grand Prix from 19th and 21st on […]
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Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes Were we too quick to judge the new 2026 F1 rules? Plus: Why Ollie Bearman is ready to challenge for the title; can Kimi Antonelli take the fight to his team-mate? And why Aston's troubles might mean Fernando Alonso stays in F1 even longer […]
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Ralf Schumacher labels Williams ‘biggest flop’ as FW48 weight rumours continue
Williams’ weight troubles spark fierce criticism, with Ralf Schumacher and Juan Pablo Montoya not holding back […]
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Where Racing Bulls is exploiting its F1 power unit better than Red Bull
The first two races of the Formula 1 season have revealed an under-the-radar trend, one that offers a clearer picture of what had been hinted at in the Bahrain tests and of certain characteristics of the Red Bull power unit.As seen in Melbourne and confirmed in China, the Racing Bulls VCARB 03 is one of the most difficult cars to overtake on the entire grid.This was something that Oliver […]
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Ferrari to use filming days during break?
It's understood that Ferrari will make use of the two permitted filming days during the coming 'break' in a bid to close the gap to Mercedes […]
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Nico Rosberg sends emotional message to Kimi Antonelli after first F1 win in China
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg sent a heartfelt message to Kimi Antonelli after the Mercedes driver claimed his maiden F1 win at the Chinese Grand Prix.Antonelli successfully converted pole position into his first race victory at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday 15 March after fending off competition from his Mercedes team-mate George Russell and the Ferraris of Lewis […]
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Max Verstappen accused of ‘throwing his toys out the pram’ with F1 2026 rules outburst
Max Verstappen has been blasted by a former F1 team boss for heavily criticising the new 2026 rules […]
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Jacques Villeneuve says Ferrari ‘destroyed’ Chinese GP with Hamilton v Leclerc fight
Jacques Villeneuve believes Ferrari handed Mercedes the 1-2 in China as Hamilton and Leclerc battled each other […]
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