Oscar Piastri issues Zak Brown update after ‘tough moments’ in F1 2025
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has issued an update on his relationship with Zak Brown after some "tough moments" in the F1 2025 season […]
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Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"
Cadillac drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez say the team must now pile downforce onto its Formula 1 car after working through various teething issues.Having joined F1 this year as an 11th team, the month of March was one of firsts for Cadillac, with its first start and finish in Australia, which was also its first opportunity to run two cars concurrently.Both Perez and Bottas […]
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F1 Hot Takes: We respond to our readers’ hottest takes on F1 2026
We asked, and you responded. Watch as PlanetF1.com reacts to your F1 Hot Takes from the 2026 season so far […]
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Ayrton Senna’s very first F1 car to be auctioned for massive seven-figure sum
The Toleman Ayrton Senna made his F1 debut in is going up for auction this month […]
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Have your say: What do you think of the F1 2026 overtaking action?
What do you make of the F1 2026 overtaking action so far? Have your say in our new poll, with drivers divided on the issue […]
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Former Ferrari F1 winner wary of Lewis Hamilton’s early 2026 results
Lewis Hamilton has made a strong start to the 2026 F1 season, but one former Ferrari winner is wary of it just now […]
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How Jordan won its last F1 race on this day in 2003
The Jordan Formula 1 team is perhaps best known for its 1990s heyday, when it gave a certain Michael Schumacher his entry into F1 and took the fight to McLaren and Ferrari in 1999. While Jordan Grand Prix’s form fell off at the turn of the millennium, it still managed one final race win in the 21st century, during a chaotic Brazilian GP on this day 23 years ago.After its highs in the late […]
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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
As Max Verstappen threatens to walk away from the sport, he would not be the first champion to leave before his time was up […]
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George Russell insists he ‘never had any doubts’ as Mercedes delivers title car
George Russell has said he's always had faith that Mercedes could eventually give him a car capable of fighting for wins and championships […]
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Red Bull regret? Daniel Ricciardo admits Verstappen might have ‘obliterated me’
Daniel Ricciardo believes his F1 career could have "ended even quicker" if he had stayed at Red Bull and been "obliterated" by Max Verstappen […]
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More motorsport events facing axe due to Middle East conflict
The US/Israel war with Iran looks set to impact the motorsport calendar further […]
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McLaren ‘expect changes’ to F1 2026 rules with talks imminent
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella believes the teams will hold "very constructive" talks this week over the F1 2026 regulations […]
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Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur reckons the Scuderia is heading into the April break with a big morale boost after beating one of the dominant Mercedes cars in Japan.Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had swept the first two races in Australia and China as Mercedes looks to return to its championship winning ways under F1's new regulations. Ferrari has also made a strong start […]
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Max Verstappen's F1 retirement threat is 'not empty', warns David Croft
Sky Sports Formula 1 commentator David Croft believes that Max Verstappen's retirement threats are 'not empty' and has argued that the Red Bull driver should not stay in the series if he has lost the love for it.While Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of 2028, it is understood that he could activate a contract clause to exit earlier.The Dutchman has made his […]
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Haas “have to be happy” if Ferrari poaches “faultless” Ollie Bearman for F1 2027
Ollie Bearman has continued to impress Haas and is putting himself in the frame for a Ferrari promotion […]
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Lando Norris names his four favourite F1 drivers of all time
Lando Norris has named his four favourite Formula 1 drivers of all time in a new video shared by McLaren. The McLaren driver opted for four world champions who he grew up watching. Kicking off his list, he kept it close to home and chose British drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. "I'm Lando, and these are my four favourite drivers in F1 of all time," the 2025 champion told the […]
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Five troubled F1 teams who most need this surprise break
This big, unexpected F1 calendar gap won't have been welcomed by the teams that have started the new era strongly. But some desperately need it […]
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Honda admits Aston Martin AMR26 worsens engine vibration issues
Honda's Koji Watanabe has made an eye-opening admission over Aston Martin's engine vibrations at the start of the F1 2026 season […]
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Mercedes not holding back power unit information from McLaren – Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella denied their engine supplier Mercedes has been slow to share information about how to get the most out of their power units […]
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David Coulthard plays down FIA response as Max Verstappen exit talk grows
David Coulthard weighs in on Max Verstappen’s exit hints and why the FIA may not intervene […]
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What are F1 drivers, teams doing during enforced April break?
It may be just under four weeks until the next grand prix, but April is still going to be a busy and important month for F1s teams and drivers behind the scenes; Formula 1 returns at the Miami Grand Prix on May 1-3 live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Damon Hill backs Adrian Newey vision despite Aston Martin Honda struggles
Damon Hill warns of ‘catastrophe’ risks but ultimately trusts Adrian Newey to deliver results for Aston Martin and Honda […]
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Kimi Antonelli enjoys Easter break at Valentino Rossi’s VR46 ranch
Current Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has spent part of his Easter break at Valentino Rossi's famed VR46 Motor Ranch in Tavullia, Italy.After a strong start to the 2026 season, which has included back-to-back wins at the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix, Antonelli has proven himself to be a title contender. With the F1 calendar taking a five-week break due to the cancellation of […]
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Oscar Piastri: ‘Nothing magical’ creating Mercedes’ F1 2026 advantage
Oscar Piastri explained "there's nothing magical" in where Mercedes finds its advantage this season, with grip and downforce helping […]
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Storytelling vs authenticity: We debate Netflix's Drive to Survive
Our team debated Netflix show Formula 1: Drive to Survive and its virtues in a recent episode of our Film Club series in The Race Members' Club […]
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Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu says he "doesn't see the ceiling" with Oliver Bearman as the British youngster propelled his team to an early fourth position in the constructors' standings.Bearman was one of the standout rookies of the 2025 class, showing a vast rate of improvement after an up-and-down start with a more assured and consistent second half of the year, with fourth place in […]
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F1 drivers and their partners: Who are the grid currently dating or married to?
F1 drivers spend a lot of time travelling the world, quite often doing so with friends, family or loved ones […]
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Fernando Alonso reveals son’s name after correcting social media rumours
Fernando Alonso has revealed his son's first name, correcting inaccurate social media gossip in the process […]
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Lewis Hamilton fires back at critics after emotional Ferrari podium
Lewis Hamilton says his first Ferrari podium in China proved that he can still compete at the front […]
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Laurent Mekies expects Red Bull powertrains to qualify for early 2026 upgrade boost
Red Bull's Laurent Mekies believes the RBPT power unit will qualify for an ADUO upgrade at the first checkpoint of the F1 2026 season […]
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Max Verstappen mechanic Ole Schack to leave Red Bull after historic stint
One of Max Verstappen's most senior pitcrew members has given notice of intent to leave Red Bull to seek out a new challenge […]
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FIA to meet with teams this week
The FIA is to meet with teams and engine manufacturers on Thursday (April 9) to discuss the 2026 regulations […]
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Oliver Bearman crash proves F1 ‘cannot ignore’ 2026 risks, says Haas boss
Oliver Bearman's accident at Suzuka "can't be ignored", and Ayao Komatsu is confident solutions to F1's current issues can be made […]
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Fernando Alonso shares touching gift from F1 after birth of son
Fernando Alonso has shared a touching present gifted to him and his partner, Melissa Jimenez, by Formula 1 following the birth of their first child.The two-time champion and Jimenez recently welcomed a baby boy named Leonard. The arrival meant that the Spaniard had to skip his media obligations on the Thursday ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix."I’m a little jet-lagged because I landed […]
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F1 stars vs the media - A champion's theories
After Max Verstappen ejected a journalist from an F1 media session, a past world champion who once did the same himself gives his take […]
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Nigel Mansell Ferrari vs Williams choice explained after ‘special’ team claim
Nigel Mansell reveals why Ferrari’s unique culture – and generosity – set it apart from Williams […]
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Daniel Ricciardo "grateful" for F1 axing that spared difficult decision
Daniel Ricciardo lost his seat following the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix […]
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Fernando Alonso concedes Aston Martin "a few months" from F1 recovery
Aston Martin has made a woeful start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Fernando Alonso far from scoring a point […]
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Arvid Lindblad compared to Lewis Hamilton by former coach
Arvid Lindblad has begun his Formula 1 career strongly, and has now been compared to Lewis Hamilton by his former coach […]
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Damon Hill tells Max Verstappen "stop and do something else" amid F1 displeasure
Max Verstappen has been vocal in his concerns over the current Formula 1 spectacle […]
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The ‘youngest ever’ F1 records Kimi Antonelli can still beat
Records Antonelli has beatenYoungest polesitterPrevious record: Sebastian Vettel – 21y, 2m, 11d – 2008 Italian GPNew record: Kimi Antonelli – 19y, 6m, 18d – 2026 Chinese GPBack in 2008, Sebastian Vettel took a shock pole position with the minnow Toro Rosso squad in a wet qualifying session at Monza. Frontrunners Kimi Raikkonen and Lewis Hamilton were eliminated in Q2, while their […]
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What must Formula 1 fix with its new rules – and what should it leave unchanged?
Formula 1 is looking into possible improvements to its 2026 rules before the next race, following criticism. What - if anything - needs to change? […]
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Martin Brundle missed the point with his message to Max Verstappen
Martin Brundle may be "bored" of Max Verstappen's criticisms of the new regulations, but it's not the Dutch driver who is "damaging" F1 […]
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Round-up: ADUO upgrade needed for ‘clear improvement’ in Ferrari’s engine, and more
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as Quadrant teases new 'Carlando' video
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz are set to reunite in an upcoming video for Quadrant. The announcement has already sparked excitement across social media as fans await the return of the famous 'Carlando' dynamic.The friendship between the British and Spanish drivers blossomed when they were team-mates at McLaren in 2019 and 2020. Fans affectionately branded the pair as 'Carlando' as they became […]
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Verstappen’s ignored 2023 warning as Piastri responds to ‘close call’ – roundup
Saturday's F1 news includes Max Verstappen's warnings about the F1 2026 rules being ignored as Oscar Piastri reacts to an FIA verdict […]
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Oscar Piastri lifts lid on ‘pretty close call’ after official FIA warning
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has called for the FIA to take urgent action on the F1 2026 rules after a "pretty close call" saw him punished […]
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Why Oscar Piastri believes Mercedes is beatable in F1 2026
Oscar Piastri finished second in the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix after a safety car interuption allowed Kimi Antonelli to pass with a cheap pit stop […]
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Esteban Ocon admits F1 career ‘disappointing’ despite win and podiums
Esteban Ocon opens up on why his F1 career so far falls short of his own expectations […]
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Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return
Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”.Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac for 2026.It has been a relatively tough start to the season though, with zero points […]
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“Don’t feel sorry for me”: Max Verstappen talks F1 career dilemma
Max Verstappen would be sad to leave Formula 1, but continues to hint that he is laying the groundwork for an exit […]
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Oliver Goethe admits Red Bull exit left ‘what could have been’ feeling
Oliver Goethe opens up on his Red Bull exit and why 2026 could define his Formula 1 dream […]
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Kimi Antonelli “not worrying” about championship after taking F1 title lead, but should he?
As the Formula 1 championship leader, should the title be on Kimi Antonelli's radar? […]
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Max Verstappen explains why rallying risk rules out future switch
Max Verstappen opens up on why rallying’s dangers cross a line he refuses to approach […]
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F1 fans lose it as Esteban Ocon's "cheeky" Lewis Hamilton reality TV joke goes viral
Formula 1 fans have lost it after Esteban Ocon cheekily suggested that seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton would be the perfect candidate for his own reality TV programme, dubbing it 'Keeping Up With The Hamiltons'.Poking fun at the rumours that have suggested that the Ferrari driver is in a relationship with reality TV star Kim Kardashian, Ocon suggested the show when asked by F1.com which […]
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F1 veteran brands energy management ‘fun but weird and frustrating’
Nico Hulkenberg is split on Formula 1's energy management challenge […]
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