Guenther Steiner explains why Ferrari has no easy fix after McLaren surge
Guenther Steiner believes there are multiple, smaller problems to be fixed at Ferrari rather than one big issue.While Ferrari has had a strong start to the 2026 season, with Lewis Hamilton celebrating his first grand prix podium finish with the Maranello outfit at the Chinese Grand Prix, the team arrived at the Miami Grand Prix under threat from McLaren. The unexpected five-week break in […]
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Ollie Bearman reveals biggest lesson from rookie F1 season
Ollie Bearman walked into the 2025 Formula 1 season with three standout appearances. By the end of his rookie season, he led his team-mate Esteban Ocon by three points and two places in the standings, finishing 13th. His 2026 season has been just as impressive so far.In a new video from the Haas F1 team, the Briton has reflected on his debut season with the American outfit.The move from […]
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Lando Norris says F1 2026 rules ‘not at Formula 1 level’ as clear request made
Lando Norris admitted Miami felt slightly better, but says the F1 2026 concept still cannot be properly pushed flat out […]
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Williams F1 confirms “sizeable” upgrade package planned for Canadian GP
Williams arrived in Miami carrying a substantial upgrade package developed over the five-week break, and left Florida with points on the board and a growing momentum. Now, before the cars land in Montreal, team principal James Vowles has confirmed the upgrade pipeline doesn't stop there.In a new Vowles Verdict from the Grove team, the former Mercedes strategy director reflected on the scale […]
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David Croft: Alarm bells will ring if Kimi Antonelli beats George Russell at Canadian GP
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft believes that alarm bells will be ringing if George Russell does not beat his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian Grand Prix.While the Briton won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix from pole position and the Chinese sprint race the week after, he has since been overtaken in the standings by his teenage team-mate. After […]
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Carlos Sainz isn’t “going to criticise it anymore” – but still says 2026 F1 rules are “not good enough"
Williams driver Carlos Sainz has been among the more vocal critics of the new Formula 1 regulations, but he now says he’s going to be less negative in public – while still having major reservations.Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix last weekend, the FIA introduced tweaks to the amount of energy which could be harvested and deployed in qualifying and race scenarios.Safety and the […]
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Has the 2025 George Russell ‘gone missing’ at Mercedes?
Damon Hill believes George Russell has lost the edge which made him an F1 title favourite as Kimi Antonelli surges ahead […]
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Cadillac wary of ‘being left behind’ in F1 development battle
Cadillac is taking motivation from its battles with Formula 1 backmarkers Aston Martin […]
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Why F1's Apple moves didn't stop new Sky 2034 mega-deal
Apple clearly has global broadcasting ambitions for F1 - but that didn't prevent major extensions with Sky Sports across multiple markets […]
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Toto Wolff response to Mercedes intra-team F1 battle predicted: 'Not someone you want to cross'
Former W Series driver and Sky Sports analyst Naomi Schiff has argued that Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff is not someone who drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli would want to cross in team orders discussions. Russell was a clear favourite heading into the 2026 season. But after winning the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, his 19-year-old team-mate […]
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Fred Vesti reveals huge Mercedes F1 simulator push before Miami GP
Mercedes Formula 1 third driver Fred Vesti has revealed that he completed approximately 1000 laps on the simulator in the impromptu April break ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. The five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix offered teams an unexpected opportunity to get back to the factory and almost reset before the season resumed. "Honestly, I was amazed at how cool the […]
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Ferrari warned over ‘negative loop’ Miami setback after 11-upgrade gamble
Ferrari has been warned that it could fall into a "negative loop" after its latest SF-26 upgrades proved "slightly soul-destroying." […]
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"Never say never": Daniel Ricciardo teases racing return
Daniel Ricciardo has refused to rule out a return to racing […]
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Lewis Hamilton and Franco Colapinto share “wholesome” moment after Miami GP contact: “Good sportsmanship”
A post-Miami Grand Prix moment between Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton has earned praise from fans for “good sportsmanship”.During the opening lap of the race at the Miami International Autodrome, the two drivers collided, resulting in aerodynamic damage to Hamilton’s Ferrari that compromised his race pace.Frustrated by the contact, the seven-time champion […]
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Why Cadillac is "in a massive hurry to find performance" in F1 2026
Cadillac’s Formula 1 debut has been encouraging, but the team is now “in a massive hurry to find performance”, according to Sergio Perez.Having joined the world championship this year with customer Ferrari power units, Cadillac has been challenging the troubled Aston Martin-Honda squad, which Perez has described as “great motivation” for the team.At the Miami Grand Prix, the […]
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Red Bull reveals how Miami breakthrough came from more than RB22 upgrades
Red Bull has estimated that its RB22 upgrades at the Miami Grand Prix gained the team 0.6s in its battle with Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren […]
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Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Miami victory a flashback for Toto Wolff
Kimi Antonelli has won three grands prix from four in the 2026 season so far […]
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The real story behind Red Bull wing that eclipsed Ferrari's
When Red Bull debuted its rotating rear wing at the Miami GP it immediately eclipsed the F1 team that had initially earned fanfare for the same thing […]
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Should Formula 1 drivers be penalised for failing to “respect the sport”?
The FIA should come down hard on Formula 1 drivers who criticise its "Mario Kart" rules, says Juan Pablo Montoya. Is he right? […]
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Charles Leclerc discovers Lewis Hamilton secret behind historic F1 success
Charles Leclerc says studying Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton revealed the mindset powering his record-breaking F1 career […]
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Why F1’s agreed 60/40 engine split could still unravel
A change to F1's power units in 2027 has been agreed, but there are considerable hurdles to clear before this agreement becomes a reality […]
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Round-up: F1 aiming to move one cancelled race to end of season, and more
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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David Coulthard impressed by Colin Farrell’s “truly enthusiastic” F1 knowledge at Miami GP
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has praised Colin Farrell’s genuine knowledge of the championship after his enthusiastic appearance at the Miami Grand Prix. Farrell caught the attention of fans after his interaction with Martin Brundle during the Sky Sports F1 grid walk. "It's lovely to meet you. After all of these years, you don't write, you don't call. Look at this shirt. Old […]
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Montoya slams ‘so boring’ F1 V8 era as Leclerc makes €11million purchase – roundup
Juan Pablo Montoya has offered a controversial verdict on the F1 V8 era, while Charles Leclerc has been splashing the cash […]
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Guenther Steiner hits out at Miami GP stewards as he calls for time limit on post-race penalties
Guenther Steiner has criticised the Miami Grand Prix stewards, claiming that a time limit should be introduced for post-race penalties.Several incidents were under investigation by the stewards following the race at the Hard Rock Stadium. These included Max Verstappen for allegedly crossing the white line at the pit exit, Max Verstappen and George Russell for causing a collision, Charles […]
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Daniel Ricciardo braced for imminent motorsport paddock return: ‘It’s going to hit me hard’
Former Red Bull and McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo has admitted his imminent return to a motorsport paddock is "going to hit me hard." […]
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Doriane Pin says F1 dream is now a goal after Mercedes test
2025 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin hopes that her Formula 1 test with Mercedes will open the door to more opportunities in the championship, as she explained that securing a seat in F1 has now become a goal rather than a dream.The French driver joined the Mercedes Junior Team in 2024 when she entered the all-female racing series. After winning the championship in 2025 , she was promoted to […]
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Colton Herta reveals ‘weird’ pedal habit ahead of Cadillac F1 debut
Colton Herta opened up on the unusual driving habit which he believes can be traced back to his karting days […]
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Kimi Antonelli sent George Russell warning ahead of Canadian GP by F1 presenter
F1 TV presenter and former IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe has warned Kimi Antonelli that his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell could end his winning streak at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month. Antonelli has surprised the paddock with an incredible start to 2026 in only his second season in the championship. Heading into the season, his team-mate was an easy […]
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Lando Norris on fixing F1: "Get rid of the battery"
McLaren's Lando Norris thinks Formula 1's Miami energy management tweaks were a "small step in the right direction" but doesn't believe the new regulations can end up in a place where the drivers fully enjoy them.With input from the drivers, F1 agreed to a number of energy deployment tweaks to allow drivers to push harder in qualifying, reducing the need to lift and coast on a qualifying lap […]
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Charles Leclerc spends €11million in eye-watering new purchase
Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc, along with his wife Alexandra, has spent an eye-watering €11million on a new purchase […]
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McLaren hidden gem driver tipped for long-awaited F1 chance
Leonardo Fornaroli has been compared to Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri — so why is he still waiting for Formula 1? […]
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Carlos Sainz concedes startling timeframe for Williams F1 recovery
Carlos Sainz does not expect Williams to turn around its form in the short term […]
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Martin Brundle spots key Lando Norris change in latest Verstappen duel
Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle noticed a key change in Lando Norris in the McLaren driver's latest fight with Max Verstappen's Red Bull […]
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Guenther Steiner: Aston Martin has "no excuse" for poor 2026 F1 season start
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has said there is no excuse for Aston Martin's poor start to the 2026 season.The Silverstone outfit entered the 2026 season with a new power unit partnership with Honda, and with the first car designed under the leadership of Adrian Newey, who joined the team in 2025 as managing technical partner. But the high expectations from inside and […]
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The real reason F1 star Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing
Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing because it offers him a chance to make a difference in a level-playing field, according to the category’s architect Stephane Ratel.While Formula 1 drivers have largely stopped competing regularly outside grand prix weekends in recent decades, aside from an occasional appearance in the Race of Champions, Verstappen has bucked the trend by exploring a wide […]
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Juan Pablo Montoya defends F1 2026 with blunt ‘so boring’ V8 warning
Juan Pablo Montoya believes F1’s new overtaking style is far superior to both DRS and the 'boring' V8 era many fans want back […]
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Lando Norris reveals Mercedes strength that has twice denied McLaren F1 victories
Lando Norris enjoyed his strongest weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Miami […]
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Oscar Piastri shares how relationship with Mark Webber has evolved since F1 debut
Oscar Piastri has opened up about his relationship with his manager Mark Webber after the former Formula 1 driver stepped away from a trackside role ahead of the 2026 season. Piastri confirmed changes to his personal team ahead of the 2026 F1 season. While Mark Webber is still Piastri's manager, he took a step back from his trackside support role to put his focus on commercial matters.Now […]
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FIA comes to Honda's aid
An update to the 2026 regulations should give struggling Honda a much-needed boost […]
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Charles Leclerc sends Ferrari warning as rivals outdevelop SF-26 upgrades
Charles Leclerc has shared his first impressions of the major upgrade package to the Ferrari SF-26 at the F1 2026 Miami Grand Prix […]
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F1's first quarter revenue up 53% on 2025
No matter how you take Stefano Domenicali's 'sold out' claim, F1's financials continue to impress […]
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Charles Leclerc doubles down on “outlier” F1 overtaking stance
Charles Leclerc does not believe that Formula 1 overtaking has changed greatly under the new regulations […]
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F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head so far
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport publishes each team's qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles.This record is based exclusively on qualifying results so that grid penalties don't alter the statistics.When a driver can't put in a representative lap time due to a technical issue or an incident, this will be mentioned in the table.Read Also:Formula 1F1 […]
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Gary Anderson: F1's engine numbers still don't add up
Gary Anderson can't see how the changes F1's planning for 2027 will actually solve its problems […]
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Caption Competition 290: How’s the view?
Can you come up with the best caption for this picture of McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Miami? […]
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Martin Brundle ‘took a bit of stick’ after major Sky F1 decision
Legendary commentator Martin Brundle has given his reaction to a major announcement by Sky F1 following the F1 2026 Miami Grand Prix […]
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The key complication of major F1 2027 rule changes
F1 2027 rule changes have been agreed 'in principle' - but there's a key complication that must be addressed before they go ahead […]
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Zak Brown explains why he turned down Formula 1 to join McLaren
Zak Brown has revealed a Ron Dennis turning point was key to his decision to join McLaren instead of Formula 1 after Liberty Media's takeover […]
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David Coulthard names surprise option for Max Verstappen should he leave Red Bull
David Coulthard believes Max Verstappen shouldn't consider Mercedes as an option if he leaves Red Bull, as Ferrari would be a "better fit" […]
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Round-up: F1 changes ADUO rules to help Honda catch up, and more
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Arvid Lindblad reveals F1 dream still feels surreal after impressive rookie start
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad has said that it has still not sunk in that he is racing in Formula 1.The 18-year-old driver secured a full-time F1 seat with Red Bull's sister squad after just one season in Formula 2, finishing sixth in the standings on 134 points with three race wins. Lindblad started competitive karting in 2015 before moving up to Formula 4 in 2022. After two […]
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F1 engine changes as 2027 and 2026 adjustments announced – roundup
Significant changes have been unveiled in regards to the F1 power units, both for the current season, and beyond into F1 2027 […]
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Ferrari issued major warning from former F1 driver after Miami GP upgrade fails to impress
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has argued that Ferrari's Miami Grand Prix upgrades left a lot to be desired. After a strong start to the season, especially with impressive performances at race starts from Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, there were high expectations for the Maranello outfit's upgrades in Miami.But by the time the drivers reached […]
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Oscar Piastri reveals ‘the worst result’ in ‘double-edged sword’ title fight
Oscar Piastri has described last year's championship fight as a 'double-edged sword' as he lost out to Lando Norris and Max Verstappen […]
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Alex Jacques hails Arvid Lindblad as F1 rookie who “looks like he’s been here for years”
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has argued that rookie driver Arvid Lindblad "looks like he's been in F1 for years."The Briton joined the grid in 2026 with Racing Bulls alongside Liam Lawson. He lined up in P9 for his debut race at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and managed to convert it to an eighth-place finish, scoring four points on his debut.After the opening four rounds […]
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