Mercedes have been frugal with their upgrades to their 2026 W17 Formula One race car. Whilst most other teams brought extra performance to their cars early in the season, the Brackley-based squad waited until round 6 in Canada before the first changes came to their car. The result was the expected gains correlated with the … Read more

Former Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg has revealed how Michael Schumacher’s arrival at Mercedes in 2010 left him genuinely frightened about his own future. Rosberg had only just joined the newly rebranded Mercedes team when the seven-time world champion was announced as his teammate. “That was the ultimate shock! The greatest of all time, the … Read more

George Russell could face two separate grid penalties in the coming races after his Mercedes suffered a power-unit failure during the Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang in Malaysia. The retirement was already a major blow to Russell’s Formula 1 title hopes, but the resulting pressure on his power-unit allocation could now create an additional problem … Read more

Fernando Alonso is set to return to the Dakar Rally in 2027, with SoyMotor.com reporting that the Aston Martin Formula 1 driver has agreed a deal to compete in a Prodrive-built T1+ car carrying Aston Martin bodywork. The report, published by SoyMotor on October 5, says the agreement is already in place but that the … Read more

Max Verstappen’s commanding victory in Malaysia has earned widespread praise from international Formula 1 media, with both La Gazzetta dello Sport and Autosport awarding the Red Bull driver a perfect 10. The Race also ranked Verstappen first in its driver standings after he recovered from a difficult start to control the race. However, German publication … Read more

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