Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon is now in his 11th season in Formula One. He has been employed by five different teams in that time and was previously a highly rated Mercedes junior driver. He made his debut for Manor at the Belgian Grand Prix in 2016, replacing Rio Haryanto, whose sponsors failed to meet … Read more

Adrian Newey and Fernando Alonso’s rare radio exchange reveals why Aston Martin’s 2026 upgrade matters – Aston Martin’s technical director Enrico Cardile says Fernando Alonso’s unusually positive radio message after the Dutch Grand Prix was significant because it confirmed that the team’s latest AMR26 upgrade had changed not only its performance, but also the way … Read more

Red Bull reportedly settles 2027 driver line-up as Nikola Tsolov faces Japan move – Red Bull has reportedly decided to keep its current four-driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season, with Liam Lawson set to remain at Racing Bulls and Formula 2 standout Nikola Tsolov potentially heading to Japan instead of being promoted to … Read more

A High-Stakes Public Denial – Lewis Hamilton made a brave decision when he took to social media to deny reports made by an Italian journalist that he had requested a change of personnel in the Ferrari race team. A number of senior F1 writers and news outlets had recently suggested that Hamilton had asked Fred … Read more

The American Absence on the F1 Grid Formula One is thriving in the United States, yet there is no US-born driver competing on the grid. The most recent to do so was the pay-to-drive Logan Sargeant for Williams, who competed unsuccessfully between 2023 and 2024. Logan competed in 37 Grands Prix with a best finish … Read more

Verstappen clarifies Red Bull’s alleged engine advantage as FIA data sparks debate – Max Verstappen has offered a more nuanced explanation of Red Bull’s alleged Formula 1 power-unit advantage, arguing that FIA measurements showing the team’s Red Bull-Ford internal combustion engine (ICE) at the top of the field do not tell the complete story. The … Read more

Mercedes used secret code to help Antonelli time crucial VSC pit stop – Kimi Antonelli needed a slice of luck to turn the Madrid race into a victory, but Mercedes had already prepared for exactly the kind of opportunity that eventually came his way. The team used a race-specific coded radio message to alert Antonelli … Read more

Aston Martin-Honda tensions grow as Silverstone questions Japanese engine programme – Aston Martin’s difficult first season with Honda has reportedly created growing frustration at Silverstone, with concerns about the competitiveness of the Japanese manufacturer’s Formula 1 power unit now being compounded by questions over communication between the two organisations. Aston Martin entered the 2026 Formula … Read more

Formula 1 will break with its traditional Sunday race schedule at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with the 2026 race taking place on Saturday, September 26. The change has been made to avoid a clash with Azerbaijan’s national holiday on September 27, meaning every F1 session in Baku has been brought forward by one day. The … Read more

Hamilton denies Ferrari staff replacement claims after reports of tension – Lewis Hamilton has rejected claims that he asked Ferrari to replace members of his trackside team, insisting that he remains committed to the personnel working around him. His statement came after Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reported that the seven-time world champion had pushed … Read more