F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Honda has revealed the scale of its ongoing efforts to turn around the troubled 2026 campaign of the Aston Martin F1 Team, with senior engineer Shintaro Orihara insisting that the development push “does not stop”, despite the disrupted race calendar, said the Honda chief in comments reported via Honda Racing communications and F1 media sessions. … Read more
A major investigation by Milan prosecutors has uncovered an alleged trafficking ring involving prominent clients, including an F1 driver and around 70 professional footballers. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the case centres on a luxury concierge-style operation accused of generating millions of euros through illicit activities. According to the authorities, the investigation has produced … Read more
Mexican racing star Pato O’Ward has become one of the most recognisable talents outside of Formula 1. However, despite having had multiple opportunities to experience the pinnacle of motorsport, a full-time switch to Formula 1 now appears to be off the table. The 26-year-old, a standout name in the IndyCar Series, took part in five … Read more
Max Verstappen has revealed that he was prevented from taking part in a key qualifying session during the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS). This decision highlights just how dominant he has become on the Nordschleife circuit. The Dutchman admitted that he had planned to drive in Sunday’s qualifying session, but was ultimately held back by his own … Read more
In just under two weeks’ time, F1 will return from its enforced April break following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix. But the teams and the sport’s regulators have not been enjoying a well-earned rest from their endeavors, as engineers up and down the grid have been crisis-managing car developments following … Read more
Formula One claims it has acted swiftly and decisively to change the 2026 rules which have proven so far to be a farce. Firstly, as a matter of safety, F1 and the FIA needed to act to prevent the horrendous closing speeds which have been visible between cars who are deploying electrical boost and others … Read more
Hamilton feels reborn at Ferrari after a difficult debut season – When Lewis Hamilton joined Scuderia Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season, the expectations were huge. However, instead of experiencing an immediate fairytale ending, the seven-time world champion endured one of the toughest campaigns of his career. Struggling to adapt to a new environment, systems … Read more
Verstappen reveals that McLaren convinced Lambiase to switch with ‘a lot of money’ – Red Bull Racing is set to lose another pivotal figure in the coming years, with Gianpiero Lambiase expected to leave the team by the end of the 2027 season at the latest. The race engineer, who has been closely associated with … 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
An agreement has been reached! Here’s what’s changing in Formula 1 with immediate effect: After weeks of negotiations, the FIA, the teams and Formula 1 have agreed on a series of immediate rule refinements, effectively bringing an end to the talks. While these changes still require formal approval from the World Motor Sport Council, this … Read more
