Red Bull makes last-minute U-turn on Paul Monaghan exit after Cadillac move – Red Bull Racing has reportedly convinced chief engineer Paul Monaghan to remain with the team after previously being linked with a move to Cadillac. According to Spanish Formula 1 journalist Antonio Lobato, Red Bull made Monaghan a late counteroffer, which the long-serving … Read more

Much has been written and said about the all-new and generally despised F1 engines introduced this season. The so-called 50/50 split of power between the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the hybrid systems has been widely criticised for encouraging “yo-yo” racing and, at times, dangerous closing speeds. The FIA revisited its call from March 2025 … Read more

Is it 2015 all over again? A new power unit specification and Honda is spectacularly off the pace of their rivals. Fernando Alonso must be feeling like he is experiencing déjà vu after his ordeal with the new McLaren-Honda partnership some eleven years ago. He famously described his Honda-powered McLaren as driving a “GP2 engine” … Read more

Honda clears new Aston Martin F1 engine for Zandvoort after hitting key target – Aston Martin will head into the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season with a major new weapon after Honda confirmed its upgraded power unit has successfully completed factory testing ahead of its planned debut at the Dutch Grand Prix. … Read more

Despite being rooted to the bottom of the constructors’ championship, Formula One’s newest team has reason to be optimistic. A number of F1 commentators are claiming Cadillac driver Sergio Perez is enjoying a renaissance after his years at Red Bull. The Mexican driver was forced to sit out the F1 2025 season after being dropped … Read more

McLaren now admit they are suffering from the push to win both Formula One titles last season, as Red Bull and Max Verstappen pushed them all the way to the final race. Following his home race in the Netherlands, the Dutch driver found himself 104 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri. Yet after his win … Read more

FIA forces Mercedes to abandon controversial diffuser after Ferrari complaint – Mercedes has been forced to modify an innovative diffuser solution after the FIA intervened following complaints from Ferrari and Red Bull. The dispute centres on a serrated diffuser design introduced by Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, which rivals believed pushed the 2026 technical … Read more

Norris backs Verstappen with pointed Russell criticism: “He is sneaky…” – Lando Norris has appeared to side with Max Verstappen in his criticism of George Russell after making a pointed remark about his fellow British driver. The McLaren star’s comments add another layer to the increasingly intense rivalry between some of Formula 1’s leading drivers. … Read more

Alonso demands €40 million salary from Aston Martin as 2027 decision looms – Fernando Alonso is reportedly seeking a major salary increase from Aston Martin as negotiations over his Formula 1 future continue, with business and F1 expert Marc Limacher claiming the two-time world champion wants an annual €40 million deal. Alonso’s current reported salary … Read more

To say that Formula One has taken a wrong turn with its technical regulations this season would be a massive understatement. The FIA ceded its authority to specify the car and power unit regulations to the manufacturers with disastrous consequences. Yet now, the FIA head of day to day activities accepts there must be a … Read more