Held to Ransom? The Secret Manufacturer Battle Threatening to Ruin F1 Racing

Audi team boss walking in the paddock

Time is short, given the lead times required for Formula One’s engine manufacturers to revise the architecture of their engines for next season. Despite the success of the Canadian Grand Prix, the current issues with the new breed of F1 powertrains are set to rear their ugly head once again when the circus arrives in … Read more

Why Toto Wolff’s team orders won’t work with 2026 F1 cars

Mercedes F1 team boss toto wolff

Mercedes are sweeping the board as Formula One starts its next era of regulation changes. Eight races in (including the Sprints) and Mercedes have claimed seven victories, with Kimi Antonelli eclipsing his teammate now by 43 points. In the latest outing in Canada, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli duelled hard for the win in both … Read more

Schmidt Criticises Max Verstappen’s Comments on F1 Regulations

Verstappen smiles

Max Verstappen has been criticised in Germany, with a respected Formula 1 journalist labelling the Red Bull star “childish” – The criticism surrounding Formula 1’s current regulations continues to divide opinion. However, respected German journalist Michael Schmidt believes that some of the negativity is being amplified by Verstappen himself. The veteran Auto Motor und Sport … Read more

Schumacher Warns of Mercedes Clash Between Russell and Antonelli

2 mercedes drivers in the paddock

Ralf Schumacher has warned that a collision is coming between Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli – The former Formula 1 driver believes that tensions are beginning to escalate within the Mercedes, as the teenage racing star continues to outperform his teammate, George Russell, in the 2026 season. Antonelli’s impressive run of four consecutive … Read more

Hamilton believes Ferrari can fight for Monaco victory after Canadian GP podium

Thumbs up in Ferrari team attire.

Hamilton has fuelled Ferrari’s hopes of victory in the Monaco Grand Prix after achieving his first podium finish in Canada – Hamilton believes that Ferrari could emerge as a serious contender for victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, having delivered his strongest performance yet for the Scuderia in Canada. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion … Read more

McLaren could ditch Mercedes says Zak Brown

McLaren F1 CEO

Formula 1 delivered another intriguing spectacle at the Canadian Grand Prix, but the entertaining on-track product has masked deep, systemic frustration over the sport’s complex power unit regulations. As a critical debate over the sport’s technical future intensifies, McLaren has hinted at a radical future transformation, while the grid’s top drivers warn that the current … Read more

Mercedes Power Unit Issue Explained After George Russell Canadian GP Retirement

George Russell stressed

Although Mercedes left the Canadian Grand Prix with victory for Kimi Antonelli, the mood inside the team was far from celebratory after George Russell’s dramatic retirement while leading the race. The British driver suddenly lost power on lap 30 in Montreal, reporting a complete electronic shutdown before pulling out of contention, marking one of the … Read more

Divisions between Verstappen and Red Bull exposed in Canada

Max Vertsappen and Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has defended the squad’s willingness to experiment with aggressive setup choices, insisting that moments of disagreement with Max Verstappen are essential to driving the team’s development forward in Formula 1. The Milton Keynes-based outfit entered last weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix under intense pressure to prove that its recent upgrade … Read more