Renault’s wider retreat is the bigger story to the negotiation – While the collapse of Mercedes’ proposed investment has dominated recent Formula 1 headlines, the failed negotiations are part of a much broader transformation taking place at Renault. Over the past 18 months, the French manufacturer has steadily reduced its direct involvement in the infrastructure … Read more

Gone from the paddock, but not forgotten, Marmite character Dr. Helmut Marko believes the only hope for Mercedes’ rivals this season is if teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell completely tear each other apart. Mercedes has utterly dominated the dawn of F1’s highly anticipated 2026 regulation cycle. The Brackley-based squad has swept all five Grands … Read more

The Formula 1 Commission gathered in London for its second high-profile summit of the year. Chaired jointly by F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis, the governing body and teams hammered out foundational revisions to the Technical and Sporting Regulations. The immediate outcomes focused on ironclad logistical and physical car adjustments, but … Read more

Haas reveals preferred 2027 driver line-up as Esteban Ocon faces mounting pressure in Formula 1 – With Formula 1’s annual ‘silly season’ approaching, early indications suggest that Haas would prefer to retain both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman for the 2027 season. However, recent comments from Ralf Schumacher have emerged amid mounting scrutiny of Ocon’s … Read more

For Mercedes, the glittering waters of the Mediterranean off the coast of Monte Carlo has not been a particularly happy hunting ground. Their last podium finish was Lewis Hamilton’s win in 2019 on the way to his sixth world championship. Last season George Russell finished outside the points in P11 and since joining Mercedes he … Read more

Kimi Antonelli explains Mercedes’ approach to the title battle as his World Championship dream grows – The 19-year-old Mercedes driver says he is confident he can win the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship. However, he is determined to ensure his title fight with teammate George Russell does not descend into the kind of internal conflict … Read more

The planned closure of two historic engineering facilities in the Paris region is being presented internally as a cost-saving consolidation exercise. However, when considered alongside the recent closure of the Viry-Châtillon Formula 1 engine programme, this move suggests that Renault is gradually dismantling the infrastructure that once supported its ambitions as a fully integrated performance … Read more

The much-maligned 2026 Formula One cars are set to tackle the streets of Monaco this weekend, and for the first time this season there may be little debate about “super-clipping” and “lift-and-coast,” together with cars running out of battery halfway along the straights. While being one of the most iconic circuits on the calendar, in … Read more

Ferrari have extended Charles Leclerc’s contract despite an existing deal, as a key contract detail has emerged to TJ13 – Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, Ferrari announced a new contract agreement with Charles Leclerc. However, TJ13 understands that the arrangement is not a traditional extension, as many have assumed. Although the Scuderia has confirmed … Read more

Fresh concerns have emerged surrounding Newey’s role at Aston Martin, as the team endures a challenging 2026 Formula 1 season while preparing for a critical development cycle. Newey’s arrival at Aston Martin was intended to signal the start of a new era. Lawrence Stroll secured the services of the most successful designer in Formula 1 … Read more