Preventing a Repeat of 2014 Learning from its lessons, Formula One decided that when all-new engines came along this season, no single manufacturer would be allowed to dominate as Mercedes did when the V6 hybrid was introduced in 2014. Yet when accused of implementing a Balance of Performance (BoP) system like the one used in … Read more

Mark Walter’s business empire faces federal scrutiny – Cadillac Formula 1 owner Mark Walter is facing increased scrutiny from U.S. federal prosecutors, with investigations examining potential financial improprieties involving companies connected to his wider business empire. The developments come at the same time as Cadillac has unexpectedly replaced team principal Graeme Lowdon with Marcin Budkowski. … Read more

Carlos Sainz reportedly rejects €30m Williams offer as Ralf Schumacher links him to Verstappen’s Red Bull future – Carlos Sainz’s Formula 1 future has become increasingly uncertain after reports claimed the Williams driver rejected a lucrative contract extension, with former F1 racer Ralf Schumacher suggesting the Spaniard could be positioning himself for a move to … Read more

Montoya sees Aston Martin facing a major driver dilemma – Aston Martin could potentially have two vacancies to fill for the 2028 Formula 1 season if the team’s performance does not improve significantly, according to former Grand Prix winner Juan Pablo Montoya. While Fernando Alonso’s long-term future has already been questioned because of his age, … Read more

Carlos Sainz has reportedly rejected a lucrative contract extension from Williams, according to Autosprint, reigniting speculation that the Spaniard could leave the Formula 1 team after the 2026 season. The report claims Williams offered the 31-year-old €30 million per season, but Sainz is said to be considering alternatives amid concerns over the team’s competitive progress. … Read more

Cadillac Makes Mid-Season Team Principal Change – Cadillac has made a major change to the leadership of its Formula 1 operation, appointing Marcin Budkowski as team principal with immediate effect and replacing Graeme Lowdon during the 2026 summer break. The move comes just months after Cadillac made its F1 debut and ahead of the Dutch … Read more

This year, the all-new F1 cars and power units saw the FIA mandate a minimum weight limit reduction of 30 kg. This has been their stated target for some time now: to make the cars more nimble and less like “monster trucks.” Back in 2016, following the introduction of the first V6 hybrid engines, Lewis … Read more

When it became apparent that the all-new 2026 F1 engines were an unmitigated disaster, F1’s most powerful man, Stefano Domenicali, assured fans and drivers alike that the next power unit regulation change coming in 2031 would see things done very differently. Yet now he appears to be rowing back on firm commitments he made. The … Read more

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