F1 Insiders Est. 2012
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
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
Despite the powers that be in Formula One claiming the fans are loving elements of the all new 2026 regulations and powertrains, after just three rounds of this season it was decided the rules needed to be “tweaked.” At a meeting of the teams, the FIA and F1 last week, various elements of the electrical … Read more
Until recently it was expected that ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner would make his return to F1 buy leading a consortium to buy 24% of the Alpine team. Then last month in a surprise move it became apparent that Toto Wolff was now the leading contender to acquire the holding held by American investors, Otro … Read more
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
Secret film day at Silverstone – Even during Formula 1’s brief spring lull, development work has continued at full speed behind closed doors. Following similar sessions involving the Audi Formula Racing Team and Scuderia Ferrari, Red Bull Racing held a private filming day at the Silverstone Circuit. This session gave reigning world champion Max Verstappen … Read more
Franco Colapinto visits Buenos Aires circuit redevelopment – Argentine F1 driver Franco Colapinto took a step closer to his dream of racing a Formula 1 car on home soil when he visited the redevelopment works at the iconic Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez in Buenos Aires. The 22-year-old, who was born in the Argentine capital, … Read more
Ferrari delay key Hamilton call as Miami return looms – With Formula 1 preparing to resume in Miami after its enforced April break, Scuderia Ferrari has quietly put one of its most important internal decisions on hold. According to reports from the Italian outlet Corriere della Sera, the team has decided to maintain the current … Read more
The obsession behind F1’s rule ‘tweaks’ – 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 … Read more
Ferrari and Leclerc complete laps at Monza with new features ahead of the Miami Grand Prix as FIA-sanctioned filming day becomes crucial test session – Scuderia Ferrari transformed its scheduled filming day at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza into a vital development opportunity in preparation for the Miami Grand Prix. Although regulations limit teams to 200 … Read more
