Despite the five-week hiatus for Formula One racing driven by the war in the Middle East, the teams were hard at work bringing upgrades. McLaren claimed they had a completely new car, and Ferrari brought no less than eleven significant upgrades to their SF-26. Yet, when the chequered flag fell, it was a Mercedes driven … Read more

Verstappen explains Red Bull turnaround after failed Suzuka upgrade – Max Verstappen says Red Bull Racing has taken “a huge step” forward with its latest upgrade package following a challenging beginning to the 2026 season. Speaking in Miami, the reigning world champion confirmed that the team’s second major update of the year has delivered meaningful … Read more

Whilst Mercedes have conceded they will support new mega V8 1,200bhp power units for the next era of Formula One power, the FIA is still grappling with the all-new breed of hybrid power units and the farcical racing they are delivering. Talk about the chicken and the egg: the new power units in their outline … Read more

Verstappen frustration grows amid difficult 2026 season – Despite a modest upturn in form at the Miami Grand Prix, Verstappen’s 2026 campaign has fallen well short of expectations. The reigning four-time world champion has struggled to adapt to the new generation of cars and has repeatedly voiced concerns about their drivability and the sport’s overall … Read more

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has called for drastic action against Max Verstappen, suggesting that the four-time reigning world champion should face a potential race ban in response to his ongoing criticism of the 2026 regulations. Speaking on the BBC’s Chequered Flag podcast, Montoya argued that the FIA must take a firm stance … Read more

Interpol hunts for stolen Koenigsegg Agera One:1 owned by Adrian Sutil as Monaco case expands – A rare Koenigsegg Agera One:1, owned by former Formula 1 driver Adrian Sutil, has been reported stolen in Monaco, prompting an investigation by Interpol. First reported in January 2026, the disappearance comes amid a wider legal and financial scandal … Read more

Verstappen secured his best results of the 2026 Formula 1 season in Miami, achieving two fifth-place finishes and collecting 14 points, more than he had managed across the opening three race weekends combined. However, Red Bull’s ongoing issues with getting off the line remained a key concern, with Verstappen admitting that the problem is complex … Read more

With Mercedes riding high after three rounds of competition in 2026, the Miami Formula One Grand Prix was awaited with great expectations. Would Ferrari, Red Bull, and McLaren, with their rafts of upgrades, close the gap to the runaway leaders? More importantly, could George Russell stop the runaway train that his teammate has become since … Read more

The Miami Grand Prix was billed as a Formula One reset, given the five-week absence due to the cancellation of two of the Middle Eastern rounds. Mercedes’ key rivals all brought substantial upgrades to their cars, while the Silver Arrows preferred to wait until three weeks’ time in Canada. Early in the weekend, it looked … Read more

George Russell copies Antonelli setup in Miami, overtaking Verstappen and Leclerc after late-race turnaround – Russell revealed that copying key setup elements from his teammate Antonelli transformed his race pace at the Miami Grand Prix, enabling him to overtake Verstappen and Leclerc in the closing stages. The Mercedes driver described the impact as immediate and … Read more