Alonso delays decision on F1 future beyond 2025 – Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he will not make a decision about his Formula 1 future until after the summer break, as uncertainty continues to surround his long-term plans and Aston Martin’s competitiveness. Speaking ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, the two-time world champion made it … Read more

Whilst we await the official documents filed with the FIA which explain the various new parts the teams are bringing to their cars in Miami, the word in the paddock is Mercedes have just a few small modifications to their W17 racer. In his media duties, the world championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, noted: “It’s going … Read more

When the all-new 2026 regulations and cars were conceived, there was an obvious absence from a certain quarter of the paddock—the drivers. The soul of the much-maligned racing of this season was handed over to one self-interest group—the manufacturers. Obsessed with partial electrification of the internal combustion engine, Mercedes, Audi, and Honda in particular threw … Read more

Domenicali confirms F1 contingency plan as Qatar and Abu Dhabi face uncertainty – Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has confirmed the sport has prepared alternative plans for the final races of the 2026 season, should ongoing geopolitical tensions prevent events in Qatar and Abu Dhabi from taking place. The warning follows the earlier cancellation of the … Read more

Heading into round four of the 2026 Formula One season, Mercedes are riding high at the top of the world championship. Yet a number of variables come into play in Miami which may challenge the Silver Arrows’ dominance. Firstly, ambient temperatures will rise as high as 33°C with track temperatures in excess of 50°C, conditions … Read more

Montoya claims that F1 intervened over Verstappen’s criticism – The former Formula 1 driver has suggested that the sport’s leadership may have privately urged Max Verstappen to tone down his criticism of the regulations. Montoya has also linked the Dutchman with a potential move to Mercedes. Montoya’s comments follow recent remarks from Formula 1 CEO … Read more

As the technical specifications were being finalised last season for the all-new 2026 Formula One powertrains, the FIA introduced a mechanism to prevent a repeat of 2014, where one manufacturer dominated the field. Yet with Honda being so far behind, new proposals are being discussed to allow the Japanese manufacturer more opportunity to catch up. … Read more

For the first time in 2026, the Formula One teams will have to cope with tropical conditions across the weekend of the Miami Grand Prix. To this end, the FIA has introduced an additional set of last-minute regulations just hours before the cars take to the circuit outside the Hard Rock Stadium. Temperatures are expected … Read more

Marc Surer advises Verstappen against switching to McLaren – Following confirmation that Gianpiero Lambiase will join McLaren, speculation surrounding Max Verstappen’s future has intensified. However, former Formula 1 driver Marc Surer has warned against any move to Woking, suggesting that Mercedes would be a more logical destination for the Dutchman if he leaves Red Bull. … Read more

The revolution in Formula One for the 2026 season, with all-new engines and active aerodynamics, has on the whole failed to win over the fans of the sport. The massive increase in the electrification of the V6 hybrid turbos has proven to be more problematic than was envisioned. Much of this is due to the … Read more