Honda changes F1 power unit leadership as Aston Martin struggles continue – Honda, Aston Martin’s Formula 1 power unit supplier, is changing the leadership of its F1 engine development programme as the manufacturer prepares for further regulatory changes. Tetsushi Kakuda will step down as lead project manager for power unit development on October 1, with … Read more

Red Bull still uncertain over Isack Hadjar return for Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Red Bull cannot yet confirm whether Isack Hadjar will return for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after missing three consecutive Formula 1 races with a wrist injury, with a final medical examination scheduled for the week before Baku. Isack Hadjar has now missed … Read more

Dan Towriss’ future at Cadillac Formula 1 is facing fresh questions as US scrutiny of Mark Walter’s TWG empire intensifies, with TJ13 understanding that a potentially significant development could be approaching within the organisation. The development comes after US Senator Elizabeth Warren formally asked America’s insurance regulators to provide information about their response to the … Read more

Verstappen admits he seriously considered retiring from Formula 1 before Red Bull contract extension – Max Verstappen has revealed that he seriously considered walking away from Formula 1 before deciding to extend his Red Bull contract, admitting that retirement was at one point a more likely option than switching teams. The four-time world champion made … Read more

Fernando Alonso’s Formula 1 future beyond 2026 remains undecided, but the 45-year-old Aston Martin driver is already facing pressure from several senior figures to continue racing. The FIA, Aston Martin and Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have all indicated they want Alonso to remain on the grid, while Max Verstappen has even discussed a potential … Read more

Ocon addresses Haas future as Formula 1 exit speculation grows – Esteban Ocon has confirmed that he is in discussions with Haas over his Formula 1 future, as uncertainty grows around the team’s 2027 driver lineup. The Frenchman is facing increasing competition for his seat after a difficult season, but insists Haas’ problems cannot be … Read more

Bearman ruled out of Madrid qualifying after Haas crash leaves him starting from the back – Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman was unable to take part in qualifying for the Madrid Grand Prix after his FP3 crash left the team without enough time to repair his damaged VF-26. The 21-year-old escaped injury but will … Read more

Williams’ Madrid tribute revives 1981 livery with an awkward Bin Laden family association – Williams has brought back the colours of its championship-winning 1981 FW07C for this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, but the historic tribute has created an uncomfortable association because the original car raced under sponsorship connected to the Bin Laden family. … Read more

Ferrari under scrutiny after Monza as Ralf Schumacher questions team spirit – Ferrari’s post-Monza tensions have prompted former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher to question the team’s unity, with Lewis Hamilton’s public criticism of race strategy and his clash with Charles Leclerc adding to concerns about the atmosphere inside the Scuderia. Ferrari’s home race ended … Read more

Fernando Alonso’s Formula 1 future is becoming increasingly uncertain, with Aston Martin already understood to have investigated preparations for a 2027 season without the two-time world champion. While Alonso has not confirmed his retirement, TJ13 has learned from within the Silverstone-based Aston Martin team that preparations for the possibility of him stepping away from racing … Read more