Could Christian Horner answer Audi’s F1 needs after its recent big blow?
Lewis Larkam considers whether Christian Horner could be right for Audi after its unexpected F1 blow […]
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Ayrton Senna debut F1 chassis set for auction in rare historic sale
A rare piece of Formula 1 history is heading to auction, with Ayrton Senna’s debut chassis expected to fetch millions […]
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Question of the week: What, if anything, does F1 need to change in the current rules?
Change, as always, stirs debate – and while Formula 1 has been through many regulatory shifts before, the scale of reaction in 2026 has been notably different.The new rules have pushed several aspects of the sport into unfamiliar territory, prompting strong responses from drivers, fans and stakeholders alike. Opinions remain divided, as ever, but it is clear that some adjustments may be […]
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What to expect from Thursday's F1 power unit talks
As Formula 1 enters a month-long break from racing, its key stakeholders are set for a series of talks to tweak the divisive 2026 energy management regulations.March's three race weekends in Australia, China and Japan have offered F1 a decent sample size of a wide range of circuits that put the full scope of the new regulations on display.The series and a significant part of its fanbase […]
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F1 to begin key talks over tweaks to 2026 regulations
Formula 1 teams will discuss possible tweaks to the 2026 regulations which could be introduced from the next race in Miami; no decisions are expected to be made after Thursdays meeting; some drivers have been vocal about the new regulations after three rounds of the season […]
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Alpine A526 ‘pretty good’ but Steve Nielsen flags key weakness
Alpine's A526 is looking "pretty good" as an all-round machine, says Steve Nielsen, but there's a fundamental weakness that needs addressing […]
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Fornaroli in second test with McLaren
2025 F2 champion, Leonardo Fornaroli enjoys his second outing as reserve driver for McLaren […]
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In 1987 and 1988, F1 ran two engine formulas side by side as a managed exit from the turbo era, and the lesson it offers the present day is not the one the critics might hope for […]
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Fernando Alonso likens Aston Martin struggles to McLaren 2023 as ‘huge potential’ remains
Fernando Alonso has suggested Aston Martin is in the position McLaren was in 2023, and believes there's "huge potential" to come […]
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The bizarre story of how Fernando Alonso nearly ended up as the Pope's chauffeur
A truly bizarre story about Fernando Alonso and the Pope has been revealed […]
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No regrets for Mekies over 2025 development focus
Despite Red Bull seemingly now paying the price for its development 'war' with McLaren in the fight for the 2025 titles, Laurent Mekies insists it was the right way to go […]
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Dad didn’t want me to start racing admits new F1 points leader Antonelli
Andrea Kimi Antonelli explained why his dad didn't want him to become a racing driver and why he prefers to use his full name […]
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Charles Leclerc has mastered F1's new regulations by rooting out the best deployment tricks, while Max Verstappen has been stripped of his advantage, writes Mark Hughes […]
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Lewis Hamilton’s brother Nicolas makes ‘biggest announcement’ after ‘one final push’
The brother of Ferrari driver and seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has made "the biggest announcement" of his career for 2026 […]
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F1 returns to the Nurburgring
McLaren and Mercedes to test at the Nurburgring next week […]
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F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli hints at “major changes” coming for Ferrari
Kimi Antonelli suggests Ferrari is set to benefit from a new F1 rule […]
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When Mark Blundell gave up on a career-defining Williams F1 role
From Le Mans to Indy cars via Formula 1, Mark Blundell had a successful career in motorsport – but how much more successful could it have been?Born on 8 April 1966 in London, Blundell had a first taste of motorsport on motorbikes before switching to single-seaters in 1984, which yielded two championship titles in Formula Ford, followed by mixed results at the higher echelons of junior […]
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Outspoken race winner claims F1 “doesn’t need” Max Verstappen
F1 race winner Eddie Irvine gives his take on Max Verstappen's complaints […]
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Beyond saving? Our verdict on F1's plans to fix 2026 rules
F1's stakeholders are set for crunch 2026 rule change talks - but will they be enough? […]
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‘Something quite special’ – Secret Max Verstappen ‘trick’ emerges after Nurburgring DSQ
A secret Max Verstappen "trick" has come to light after the Red Bull F1 driver "did something quite special" at the Nurburgring […]
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When's the next F1 race, and why is there such a long break?
Three races into a new season and an all-new era of regulations, the Formula 1 2026 season has hit an unexpected pause […]
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Martin Brundle confirms reduced Sky F1 schedule for F1 2026 season
Sky F1 commentator Martin Brundle has confirmed a reduced schedule for the F1 2026 season after missing the last two races in China and Japan […]
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Mattia Binotto rules out Audi team principal replacement after Jonathan Wheatley exit
Mattia Binotto has explained what Audi will do in terms of its F1 team leadership, following the recent departure of Jonathan Wheatley […]
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Round-up: FIA must act to protect fans after Bearman crash says Brundle, and more
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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David Coulthard questions FIA silence after Max Verstappen journalist incident in Japan
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard was surprised that the FIA did not reprimand Max Verstappen after the four-time champion ejected a British journalist from a media session at the Japanese Grand Prix.The incident at Suzuka took place during a Red Bull hospitality media session, when Verstappen bluntly refused to start until the journalist left the room. The Dutchman's frustration had […]
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Hulkenberg in two minds about 2026 regs
German veteran, Nico Hulkenberg admits he finds the 2026 regulations "fun" but "frustrating" […]
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New blow to Verstappen
Long-time mechanic to Max Verstappen set to leave Red Bull […]
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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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Stroll to contest GT3 race
Lance Stroll is to contest the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on Saturday 11 April […]
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Alpine reacts to social media abuse
Alpine has condemned the abuse of Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto following recent incidents, while also reacting to claims that it is not treating its two drivers equally and even suggestions of "sabotage" […]
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Pirelli concludes Suzuka test
Pirelli carried out a two-day test at Suzuka with Red Bull and Racing Bulls, unfortunately the Weather Gods were in no mood to play […]
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Audi F1 ‘needs’ Christian Horner; Carlos Sainz confirms Williams investigation – roundup
Tuesday's F1 news includes Audi being urged to make a move for Christian Horner as Carlos Sainz confirms a Williams investigation […]
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Oscar Piastri questions Mercedes straight-line gains after Lewis Hamilton claim
Oscar Piastri spots something ‘interesting’ in China - but isn’t convinced that Mercedes’ edge is that simple […]
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Sergio Perez rejects Mario Andretti ‘rusty’ claim amid Valtteri Bottas China admission
Sergio Perez pushes back on Mario Andretti’s ‘rust’ verdict, while Bottas reveals when he truly felt back to his best […]
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Honda's painful timeline for improving its F1 engine explained
The timeline for Honda fixing its 2026 F1 engine is painful news for Aston Martin […]
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Nurburgring set for first F1 action in six years with test involving Mercedes and McLaren
The Nurburgring will host F1 action for the first time in six years next week […]
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Kimi Antonelli reveals target for F1 spring break
Kimi Antonelli is planning to use the Formula 1 spring break as an opportunity to improve upon the race starts which have threatened to plague his 2026 campaign.The championship leader has won two races from pole this year, despite losing a combined 18 positions on lap one across the three grands prix and China sprint.There are various reasons behind his struggles, such as a lack of […]
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Red Bull insists "no discussions" about Max Verstappen's F1 future "if we get a fast car"
Red Bull remain confident that Max Verstappen will not elect to walk away from Formula 1 at the end of the season, as he has repeatedly dropped hints that he could do […]
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New destination for Christian Horner F1 return tipped by race winner
Could another option emerge for Christian Horner's hopes of sealing an F1 comeback? […]
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David Coulthard lifts lid on reality of F1 closing speeds after Ollie Bearman's 50G crash
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has spoken out about the reality of closing speeds in the championship following Ollie Bearman's massive 50G shunt during the Japanese Grand Prix.The Haas driver narrowly avoided the rear of Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was harvesting energy at the time, before crashing into the barriers. While he limped away from the wreck, Bearman was later cleared […]
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Ranked! The legendary Jim Clark’s top 10 drives
The quiet Scot nevertheless left a lasting legacy, his 25 world championship victories from 72 starts is still enough for 10th on the all-time F1 wins list.Clark was also successful in Indycar racing, sportscars and touring cars, so selecting his greatest races was always going to be tough, but here they are in reverse orderRead Also:Formula 1Just like Jim Clark - Kimi […]
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Honda only responsible for half of Aston Martin’s F1 pace deficit, fresh report claims
A new report has detailed why Honda is not all to blame for Aston Martin's current F1 pace deficit […]
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Exceptional on four wheels as well as two, in his bravery, his selflessness, and his love of a good party. The only ordinary thing about Mike Hailwood was his tragic end, writes Matt Bishop […]
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Martin Brundle critical of "fundamental" F1 flaw highlighted by Lando Norris
Martin Brundle has concerns that a long standing Formula 1 regulation is being broken with the current generation of cars […]
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When did F1 last have a mid-season break longer than five weeks? 1990
Not since the days of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost has Formula 1 seen an in-season break longer than the current five-week gap […]
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Brundle: Russell needs to treat Antonelli like peak Hamilton
Kimi Antonelli has taken a surprise early lead over Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the F1 Drivers Championship; Antonelli has claimed back-to-back victories in China and Japan following Russells win at the season-opener in Australia […]
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Gary Anderson: The battery power cut that can save F1 2026
F1's stakeholders are meeting this week to decide what rule changes are required for the 2026 cars - here's what ex-F1 technical director Gary Anderson would do […]
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Round-up: Senna’s first F1 car expected to fetch up to £3.3m at auction, and more
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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As Max Verstappen threatens to walk away from Formula 1, he would not be the first champion to leave before his time was up […]
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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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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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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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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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An F1 champion's take on Verstappen vs the media
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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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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Motor Sport - Magazine & News
There is a word for what happens when platforms stop serving the people who made them great. Should Formula 1 learn it? […]
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