F1 Insiders Est. 2012
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
Honda has revealed the scale of its ongoing efforts to turn around the troubled 2026 campaign of the Aston Martin F1 Team, with senior engineer Shintaro Orihara insisting that the development push “does not stop”, despite the disrupted race calendar, said the Honda chief in comments reported via Honda Racing communications and F1 media sessions. … Read more
A major investigation by Milan prosecutors has uncovered an alleged trafficking ring involving prominent clients, including an F1 driver and around 70 professional footballers. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the case centres on a luxury concierge-style operation accused of generating millions of euros through illicit activities. According to the authorities, the investigation has produced … Read more
Mexican racing star Pato O’Ward has become one of the most recognisable talents outside of Formula 1. However, despite having had multiple opportunities to experience the pinnacle of motorsport, a full-time switch to Formula 1 now appears to be off the table. The 26-year-old, a standout name in the IndyCar Series, took part in five … Read more
In just under two weeks’ time, F1 will return from its enforced April break following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix. But the teams and the sport’s regulators have not been enjoying a well-earned rest from their endeavors, as engineers up and down the grid have been crisis-managing car developments following … Read more
