Mekies Rejects ‘Transition’ Label as Red Bull Faces Reality Check – Laurent Mekies has moved quickly to define the narrative around Red Bull Racing’s difficult start to the 2026 season, insisting that the team is not in a rebuilding phase despite mounting evidence of major changes behind the scenes. After years of dominance powered by … Read more

Stella shuts down exit rumours as McLaren targets Miami reset – Formula 1’s plans for 2026 have been thrown into disarray by more than just on-track performance. A pause in the calendar, prompted by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, led to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix. While there is … Read more

Rumours of a shake-up to the F1 calendar are gathering pace – Following claims from paddock insider and F1 photographer / content creator, Kym Illman, speculation around a potential late-season reshuffle in Formula 1 is beginning to gather real momentum. In a recent Instagram post, Illman suggested that the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, traditionally the … Read more

Mercedes Expose McLaren’s Costly Weakness at Private Testing with Piastri & Russell – George Russell made headlines this week when he returned to one of the most iconic venues in motorsport, the Nurburgring, for a Pirelli tyre test. The Mercedes driver seized the opportunity to complete an extensive running programme, reigniting discussion about a potential … Read more

After a series of setbacks, Red Bull has reshaped its technical structure with a new hire – Following a series of high-profile departures and mounting performance issues, Red Bull Racing has taken steps to bolster its technical department by making a major new appointment and carrying out an internal restructuring. The Milton Keynes-based team is trying … Read more

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher has once again stirred speculation over a potential shock in the driver market involving Max Verstappen. Speaking on the Backstage Pit Lane podcast, Schumacher outlined a scenario that, while speculative, has quickly gained traction across the paddock. At the heart of this theory is Verstappen’s close relationship with his … Read more

There could be hope for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Lerclerc as Ferrari’s new structure takes shape under Vasseur as big upgrade package comes online – With a major upgrade package set to be rolled out at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, the internal restructuring of the team under the leadership of team principal Frédéric Vasseur … Read more

The internal turmoil at the Alpine F1 Team has begun to extend far beyond basic questions of ownership. What began as a disagreement over the sale of a 24% stake has evolved into a wider conflict that could transform the team’s sporting strategy. At the heart of the matter lies a dispute between Renault and … Read more

What began as an initial review of concerns around the new era of regulations has quickly turned into an active process aimed at rectifying what several stakeholders have described in private as an underwhelming initial interpretation of the 2026 rulebook. Liberty Media, in particular, is pursuing two objectives. The first is immediate: to enhance the … Read more

Stefano Domenicali has issued a firm response to the mounting criticism of Formula 1’s latest hybrid regulations from drivers, urging them to “respect” the sport that has made them globally famous and financially successful. In a video interview, the F1 CEO made it clear that, while debate is welcome, public criticism must be measured. His … Read more