F1 Insiders Est. 2012
Honda is facing another major personnel change after motorsport CEO Koji Watanabe confirmed he will leave the role at the end of 2026, adding to a turbulent season for the Japanese manufacturer and its Formula 1 partnership with Aston Martin. Honda’s collaboration with Aston Martin has fallen well short of expectations during the 2026 Formula … Read more
Max Verstappen has set a new Formula 1 record after ending a nine-year wait for victory at the Sepang International Circuit, surpassing a mark previously held by British legend Nigel Mansell. Verstappen and Red Bull Racing made history in more ways than one during Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix, with the Dutchman claiming his first victory … Read more
Formation Lap Chaos and Power Failures The chaos during the race start procedures at the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia continues to create debate. Following a 40-minute delay due to rain, the drivers were sent out to complete two laps behind the safety car before heading to the grid. Yet a number of cars … Read more
Nico Hülkenberg came within reach of another World Championship point at the Malaysian Grand Prix, but Audi ultimately left Sepang empty-handed after a series of difficult strategic calls. The German driver was particularly frustrated by a Safety Car that undermined Audi’s decision to switch back to slick tyres, while the team was later fined €30,000 … Read more
Lewis Hamilton recovered from a disastrous start to finish third at the Malaysian Grand Prix, but Ferrari’s decision to split from the safer tyre strategy may have cost the seven-time world champion a chance to fight Max Verstappen for victory. Hamilton and Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc were left at the back of the field after … Read more
A Troubled Regulatory Dawn The start of the 2026 season saw the all-new FIA regulations for the 2026 cars and powertrains heavily criticised. The F1 drivers to a man complained over the amount of influence on their driving the huge electrical input from the new power units. In Australia there was chaos as the Grand … Read more
The start of the Grand Prix in Sepang has been delayed after multiple Formula 1 power units were affected during the wet-weather formation lap, with Lewis Hamilton among the drivers whose Ferrari power unit suffered problems. Several cars encountered issues as they prepared for the original race start in difficult wet conditions. Ferrari-powered cars were … Read more
Lewis Hamilton has changed the emphasis of his criticism of Ferrari, defending team principal Frédéric Vasseur while continuing to call for significant changes within the organisation. His latest comments suggest that the seven-time world champion does not believe replacing Vasseur would solve Ferrari’s problems, instead pointing towards the wider structure surrounding the team principal. With … Read more
Christian Horner has played down speculation linking him with a move to Ferrari after describing the Scuderia as a “dream” earlier this week. According to Sky Sports F1 insider Martin Brundle, the former Red Bull team principal was simply being respectful towards Ferrari and has no specific Formula 1 role in mind at present. Horner … Read more
Max Verstappen has put himself in a unique strategic position for the Grand Prix after Red Bull changed its tyre plan during the weekend. The four-time world champion is the only driver in the top eight to have a new set of every available compound, giving him significantly more flexibility during the race. Verstappen began … Read more
