In a major technical reshuffle at Alpine, an old face is returning to the Formula 1 paddock. The Enstone-based team has confirmed that Jason Somerville, former head of aerodynamics at the FIA, has joined the organisation as Deputy Technical Director with immediate effect. This appointment is another significant step in Alpine’s ongoing restructuring project, overseen … Read more

Valtteri Bottas reveals Miami Grand Prix theft scare – The Cadillac F1 driver revealed that his car was stolen during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, an incident which escalated to the point where both local police and the FBI became involved in the investigation. In an interview with the “What’s Next?” podcast, the Formula 1 … Read more

Back in 2020, Honda decided it was going to quit Formula One which created a string of events which has in some way revolutionised the sport. The reason the Japanese manufacturer was diverting its vast spend on the pinnacle of motor racing was to shift its development budget away from internal combustion engines and toward … Read more

The recent signing in December of 2025 of the ninth Formula One Concorde Agreement finally passed before its predecessor expired at the end of the month. This contractual arrangement binds all parties legally for the period 2026–2030 and was first instigated back in 1981. However, the deal failed to address the thorny issue of more … Read more

F1’s next big milestone for its all-new hybrid engines is just around the corner. Following the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA will publish its assessment of the state of the various Formula One manufacturers’ power units and offer Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) to those which are significantly underpowered. But questions arise over whether … Read more

Formula 1 is currently hurtling toward a fork in the road, and the speed at which it’s traveling is making the stakeholders very nervous. We aren’t just talking about a minor technical tweak – as has been repeatedly stated – nor is it a fresh coat of paint on the regulations; the sport is embroiled … Read more

Christian Horner’s “exile” from Formula 1 looks less like a permanent banishment and more like a long lunch break. If FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem is to be believed, the former Red Bull kingpin isn’t fading into the shadows—he’s gearing up for a comeback that will set the paddock on fire. Less than a year … Read more

Following a challenging debut season with Scuderia Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has demonstrated signs of improvement in the early stages of the 2026 Formula 1 season. However, former Grand Prix winner Ralf Schumacher believes that the seven-time world champion should consider retiring at the end of the year. Further, sources from Italian, repeated by Dutch reporters, … Read more

The future of Formula 1’s power units has become a central debate in the paddock, specifically regarding a potential return to the V8 engines last used in 2013. During the 2026 Miami Grand Prix weekend, FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem sparked significant discussion by stating, “The V8 is coming,” suggesting a revival as early as … Read more

Once again, discussions surrounding the future of Max Verstappen are dominating the Formula 1 paddock. Fresh speculation suggests that the reigning world champion could be involved in a sensational reshuffle of the driver market, alongside Oscar Piastri and McLaren. Reports this week claim that conversations regarding Verstappen’s long-term options are already taking place, while Red … Read more