Nelson Piquet Jr. claims Fernando Alonso has more “hunger” than Hamilton as F1 veterans continue rivalry

Alonso and Hamilton in a press conference together

Piquet Jr. questions Hamilton’s motivation compared to Alonso’s – Despite both drivers remaining on the Formula 1 grid well into their 40s, Nelson Piquet Jr. claims that Fernando Alonso continues to show greater passion and determination than Lewis Hamilton. The former F1 driver argues that, while Hamilton’s talent is undeniable, Alonso’s hunger for success has … Read more

Turkey secures F1 return as Middle East instability reshapes F1 calendar

Turkey seals Formula 1 comeback with five-year Istanbul deal – Formula 1 will return to Turkey from the 2027 season, with a five-year agreement confirmed for Istanbul Park. This marks a significant shift in the calendar, as the sport seeks stability amid geopolitical uncertainty and disrupted race scheduling. The Turkish presidential office has formally approved … Read more

Red Bull edges Ferrari in early “Macarena wing” battle as activation issue emerges

The Red Bull rear wing concept appears to outpace Ferrari’s “Macarena wing” in initial comparisons – Red Bull is believed to have made an aerodynamic breakthrough ahead of Ferrari after both teams tested versions of a new rotating rear wing concept during recent filming activities. This development, informally dubbed the ‘Macarena wing’ due to its … Read more

F1 confirms extended FP1 session for Miami GP after calendar disruption & driver concerns

Miami turn 1 view from the grandstands

Formula 1 extends Miami practice session after disrupted schedule – Ahead of the Miami Grand Prix on 1–3 May, Formula 1 has confirmed a key rule change, with the FIA extending the only free practice session of the weekend to 90 minutes. This decision follows a prolonged break in the calendar and recent regulatory adjustments, … Read more

‘I Would Be Shocked If He Doesn’t Come Back’ – Zak Brown on Christian Horner’s F1 Return

Christian Horner on the pit wall with headset on

Horner’s comeback in Formula 1? McLaren boss raises eyebrows – Christian Horner’s long-standing tenure at Red Bull Racing came to an abrupt end in the summer of 2025, closing a remarkable 20-year chapter at the helm of one of Formula 1’s most successful modern teams. Since then, rumours of a return to the paddock have … Read more

McLaren’s 100% new car for Miami while Stella now comments on Verstappen rumours 

Man in McLaren team attire.

Following a turbulent opening phase to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign, McLaren is set to introduce a comprehensive technical overhaul of the MCL40. Team Principal Andrea Stella has confirmed that the upcoming rounds in Miami and Canada will see the deployment of what is effectively a “completely new car” in terms of aerodynamic philosophy. The … Read more

F1 replacement engines now under FIA consideration

FIA meeting with FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Just three race weekends into the all new 2026 Formula One regulations and serious talk is in the air over changing the all new hybrid powertrains which are proving to be more than problematic. Such is the complicated nature of the technology developed by the manufacturers, drivers no longer believe their primary focus is to … Read more