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Fernando Alonso shares touching gift from F1 after birth of son
Fernando Alonso has shared a touching present gifted to him and his partner, Melissa Jimenez, by Formula 1 following the birth of their first child.The two-time champion and Jimenez recently welcomed a baby boy named Leonard. The arrival meant that the Spaniard had to skip his media obligations on t
Motorsport.com2h ago
Is this team's second-seat curse claiming another big victim?
Andretti changed tack with its Formula E driver line-up in a bid to solve its perceived second-car issue. Yet one side of the garage has no points after six 2025-26 races
The Race2h ago
An F1 champion's take on Verstappen vs the media
After Max Verstappen ejected a journalist from an F1 media session, a past world champion who once did the same himself gives his take
The Race2h ago
The ‘youngest ever’ F1 records Kimi Antonelli can still beat
Records Antonelli has beatenYoungest polesitterPrevious record: Sebastian Vettel – 21y, 2m, 11d – 2008 Italian GPNew record: Kimi Antonelli – 19y, 6m, 18d – 2026 Chinese GPBack in 2008, Sebastian Vettel took a shock pole position with the minnow Toro Rosso squad in a wet qualifying session at Monza.
Motorsport.com2h ago
How Wolff’s joke about Verstappen in Zandvoort has become the new reality in F1
Every time Max Verstappen has spoken about F1's new technical regulations, he immediately added one very important disclaimer: his opinion about the new ruleset is separate from the competitive picture. “Yes, because if I were winning, I would still say exactly the same.”It means that the two elemen
Autosport2h ago
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as Quadrant teases new 'Carlando' video
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz are set to reunite in an upcoming video for Quadrant. The announcement has already sparked excitement across social media as fans await the return of the famous 'Carlando' dynamic.The friendship between the British and Spanish drivers blossomed when they were team-mates
Motorsport.com15h ago
How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving
You would have been forgiven for not putting too much stock in Haas as an early midfield force of 2026. The team took an eighth-place finish in 2025, the result of a close season-long battle with Racing Bulls, Aston Martin and Sauber.Just like storms on the open sea are a much bigger threat for smal
Autosport19h ago
Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return
Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”.Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac for 2
Motorsport.com20h ago
F1 fans lose it as Esteban Ocon's "cheeky" Lewis Hamilton reality TV joke goes viral
Formula 1 fans have lost it after Esteban Ocon cheekily suggested that seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton would be the perfect candidate for his own reality TV programme, dubbing it 'Keeping Up With The Hamiltons'.Poking fun at the rumours that have suggested that the Ferrari driver is in a relation
Motorsport.com1d ago
Pierre Gasly lands new Lacoste ambassador role in major fashion move away from F1
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has landed a new role with Lacoste, becoming an ambassador for the French fashion brand.As part of his new role, Gasly will be the face of the famous Lacoste polo shirt, which the F1 driver described as the French designer's "strongest expression: a piece born on
Motorsport.com1d ago
How F1's 2026 engines cause accidental overtakes
There's a worst-case scenario with F1's rules that can leave drivers at the "mercy" of their engines completing accidental overtakes
The Race1d ago
Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?
It was wholly unsurprising that George Russell was marked as the bookies' favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 title before the season had even begun, given Mercedes' performances in pre-season testing. Few could agree on the expected order after that: some combination of Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen
Autosport1d ago
Ayao Komatsu warns against "knee-jerk" reactions to Oliver Bearman-Franco Colapinto incident
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has warned against any “knee-jerk” reactions to the incident between Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at the Japanese Grand Prix.Bearman was around one second behind the Alpine through Suzuka’s sector two, but suddenly closed at Spoon as Colapinto harvested energy
Motorsport.com1d ago
Ayao Komatsu admits he would have “laughed” at Haas being P4 after three races
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has admitted he would have laughed if he had been told the American outfit would be fourth in the constructors' championship after the first three rounds of the season. The Gene Haas-owned team has emerged as one of the paddock's most surprising challengers
Motorsport.com1d ago
Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters
Alpine's Pierre Gasly backs calls to tweak the divisive 2026 Formula 1 regulations and improve qualifying, but disagrees with the negativity around the new rules taking away opportunities for the drivers to make a difference. The new regulations, which place a huge emphasis on electric energy manage
Motorsport.com1d ago
How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules
The Japanese Grand Prix highlighted how the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can create exciting races, but with critical issues which need addressing - starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the teams.Precisely because of this dynamic of overtakes and counter-overtakes, Suzuka offered a
Autosport1d ago
Why Lewis Hamilton's battle with Lando Norris highlights another critical 2026 F1 flaw
The Suzuka race highlighted why the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can both create exciting races – thanks to hybrid energy deployment strategies that cause near-constant passing – but also what the critical issues are that need addressing, starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the te
Motorsport.com1d ago
George Russell told to 'erode' Kimi Antonelli’s confidence as Mercedes title battle heats up
David Coulthard believes George Russell needs to "start eroding" his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's confidence in order to fight for his first drivers' championship.Russell was tipped as a favourite for the 2026 drivers' championship title ahead of the season, but Antonelli's strong streak, whi
Motorsport.com1d ago
Prince Albert of Monaco's wedding gift to Charles and Alexandra Leclerc revealed
Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra have shared their wedding gift from Prince Albert of Monaco after the couple tied the knot ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.The Leclercs got married in a small, private civil ceremony in Monaco before a larger celebration with their extended friends and famil
Motorsport.com1d ago
After Kimi Antonelli, this is every F1 driver to win their first two races back to back
It is often said that the hard part is not getting there, but staying there – so perhaps the real challenge isn’t winning in Formula 1 (which it absolutely is, very much so), but repeating it.Kimi Antonelli has done just that: after becoming the second-youngest driver to win in F1 history at the Chi
Motorsport.com1d ago
Will Verstappen make a Super GT appearance?
Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue-riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify.The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot organi
Autosport1d ago
Why Aston Martin has no need to “make peace” with Honda
Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack has stated “there are no issues” between the team and engine supplier Honda, despite their troubled start to the 2026 Formula 1 season.Aston Martin switched from a customer Mercedes engine supply to a works partnership with Honda for 2026, as it attemp
Motorsport.com1d ago
Martin Brundle identifies Aston Martin problem while backing Jonathan Wheatley move
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes empliying Jonathan Wheatley would be a "smart move" for Aston Martin, though he cautioned that the Silverstone outfit must stabilise its management structure.Audi confirmed on 20 March that Wheatley had left his role as team prin
Motorsport.com2d ago
The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions
Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify.The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot organi
Motorsport.com2d ago
‘Is the car behind in control?’ F1 2026 rules spark Alex Albon’s concern
Alexander Albon has weighed in on the impact of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations, which he said were discussed in the drivers’ briefing.Closing speed between cars deploying energy and others harvesting it has been a hot topic since pre-season testing and was thrust under the spotlight by Oliver Bearman’
Motorsport.com2d ago
Formula E's departing manufacturer remains its most influential
The end of the road for DS in Formula E isn't likely to garner anything like the success its early years did. But its legacy is something to behold
The Race2d ago
Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car
Charles Leclerc believes “huge gains” are within reach in all compartments of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car – including its power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management.Ferrari has emerged as Mercedes’ main challenger so far this season, but failed to prevent the Silver Arrows from winning t
Autosport2d ago
Ferrari can get “huge gains” from F1 engine, chassis, aero, tyres – Charles Leclerc
Charles Leclerc believes “huge gains” are within reach in all compartments of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car – including its power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management.Ferrari has emerged as Mercedes’ main challenger so far this season, but failed to prevent the Silver Arrows from winning t
Motorsport.com2d ago
Quartararo at Yamaha is becoming inevitably toxic
Fabio Quartararo and Yamaha are staring at a long MotoGP divorce. How can it come to that without either party being particularly in the wrong?
The Race2d ago
The upgrades Ferrari is set to bring after F1's spring break
Ferrari's current F1 regime prefers gradual upgrades - but expect big changes on the car next time out due to the enforced April break
The Race2d ago
Haas boss Ayao Komatsu makes surprise Coventry City FC training visit after Japanese GP
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has made an unexpected appearance at Coventry City Football Club.Komatsu, who took the reins at the American F1 team ahead of the 2024 season, took advantage of a rare gap in the race calendar after the Japanese Grand Prix to return to his old stomping grou
Motorsport.com2d ago
Daniel Ricciardo explains how his iconic F1 shoey celebration first began
Daniel Ricciardo has shed light on the origins of his iconic 'Shoey' podium celebrations.During an interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley, who compared Ricciardo's 'Shoey' to Dan Gurney's inaugural champagne spray at Le Mans in 1966, the Australian explained that he adopted the move as a nod to his home
Motorsport.com2d ago
James Vowles explains why Williams turned Alex Albon's Japanese GP into a live test session
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has revealed that Alex Albon's unusual burst of late pitstops during the Japanese Grand Prix was a deliberate decision to transform the final laps of the race at Suzuka into a live testing session. The Grove outfit has had a troublesome start to the 202
Motorsport.com2d ago
How your Japanese GP driver rankings compared with Edd's
How the driver rankings from our Members' Club compare with Edd Straw's from the Japanese GP weekend
The Race2d ago
F1 should aim at return to “flat-out qualifying” for 2027 – Laurent Mekies
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies says everyone in the Formula 1 paddock agrees the world championship needs to return to "flat-out qualifying” as soon as possible.F1’s new power units, with nearly 50% electrical power, mean energy management has become a key factor of performance. In qualifyin
Motorsport.com2d ago
Five questions raised by Alonso's expected Honda deal
MotoGP's current 'next big thing' should be making his premier class debut as a Honda rider next year - but that raises some key questions
The Race2d ago
Daniel Ricciardo on how he knew time was right for F1 exit: "Grateful" Racing Bulls made the call
Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has opened up about knowing when it was the right time to retire from the championship in a candid interview with Ford CEO Jim Farley.The Australian driver made his F1 debut in 2011 when he was loaned out by Red Bull to Hispania Racing to replace Narain Karth
Motorsport.com2d ago
Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit
It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two decades as sporting director of Red Bull, he gave all the indications of being massively enthusiastic about an ambition fulfilled – and
Autosport2d ago
Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit
It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two decades as sporting director of Red Bull, he gave all the indications of being massively enthusiastic about an ambition fulfilled – and
Motorsport.com2d ago
Max Verstappen confirms Nurburgring return in qualifiers ahead of 24-hour race
Red Bull Formula 1 star Max Verstappen will compete in the 24h Qualifiers at the Nurburgring-Nordschleife on 18-19 April.The four-time F1 champion will compete alongside Lucas Auer in the two four-hour races, one on Saturday evening and the other on Sunday.This is made possible by the cancellations
Motorsport.com2d ago
F1's plan for six 2026 rules fixes revealed
F1 stakeholders have three priority areas for immediate 2026 changes, and six solutions in play. Here's what we know about those plans
The Race2d ago
Williams experiments: Why Alex Albon stopped five times in F1 Japanese GP
There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated at over 20 kg, which has delayed development in several areas. This is a condition that penalises th
Motorsport.com2d ago
Why Albon made five pitstops late in F1 Japanese GP
There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated at over 20kg, which has delayed development in several areas. This is a condition that penalises the
Autosport2d ago
Buenos Aires officials to meet Liberty bosses in Miami as Argentina targets F1 return
A delegation will travel from Argentina to the Miami Grand Prix to meet with Formula 1 executives and showcase the progress made at the Buenos Aires circuit, as officials aim to be ready to return to the F1 calendar should an opportunity arise in 2027.The historic home of motorsport in Argentina – t
Motorsport.com2d ago
New Qiddiya Speed Park images reveal major progress on Saudi Arabia’s future F1 track
Construction is well underway at Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Speed Park, with new images and videos emerging of the progress at the site.Designed by renowned circuit architect Hermann Tilke in collaboration with former Formula 1 driver and two-time 24 Hours of Le Mans winner Alexander Wurz, the Qiddiya l
Motorsport.com2d ago
Alpine F1 team denies Colapinto sabotage claims in open letter
The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied claims that it has been sabotaging its second driver Franco Colapinto’s car.Autosport understands the claims were made on social media by primarily Argentinian fans and gained traction due to a difference in car specification at the Chinese Grand Prix.After finis
Autosport2d ago
Alpine F1 team denies Franco Colapinto sabotage claims
The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied claims that it has been sabotaging its second driver Franco Colapinto’s car.Motorsport understands the claims were made on social media by primarily Argentinian fans and gained traction due to a difference in car specification at the Chinese Grand Prix.After fini
Motorsport.com2d ago
Alpine addresses Colapinto 'sabotage' claims in stunning open letter
The Alpine F1 team has released a lengthy open letter addressing claims that it is "sabotaging" Franco Colapinto's car
The Race2d ago
Stroll to make surprise GT debut in place of cancelled F1 Bahrain GP
Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will race in the GT World Challenge Europe season opener at Paul Ricard next weekend
The Race3d ago
Red Bull now ‘paying the price’ for F1 2025 title charge
Red Bull is ‘paying the price’ for its 2025 Formula 1 title bid with Max Verstappen, as resources were diverted from its 2026 challenger, team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted.Last season, Verstappen managed to overturn Oscar Piastri’s 104-point championship lead in the last nine grands prix of
Motorsport.com3d ago
Why Red Bull doesn’t regret F1 2025 title charge it’s now ‘paying the price’ for
Red Bull is ‘paying the price’ for its 2025 Formula 1 title bid with Max Verstappen, as resources were diverted from its 2026 challenger, team principal Laurent Mekies has admitted.Last season, Verstappen managed to overturn Oscar Piastri’s 104-point championship lead in the last nine grands prix of
Autosport3d ago
Stroll to make surprise GT outing during April F1 break
Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race.The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April.Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 entered by Comtoy
Autosport3d ago
Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break
Formula 1 driver Lance Stroll will take advantage of an unexpected break in the Formula 1 calendar to contest his maiden GT race.The Canadian is named on the entry list for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on 11-12 April.Stroll will drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3
Motorsport.com3d ago
“I try to convince myself every day”: Why Max Verstappen’s F1 future is more open than ever
After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he had experienced an hour earlier even more disappointing. A qualifying session that, despite an FIA in
Motorsport.com3d ago
Could Verstappen really leave F1? The two factors that are different this time
After another disappointing Formula 1 qualifying session, Max Verstappen appeared in the Suzuka media pen on Saturday afternoon. Of course, being knocked out in Q2 did not help, but he found what he had experienced an hour earlier even more disappointing. A qualifying session that, despite an FIA in
Autosport3d ago
Mercedes saving Antonelli from Ferrari snub was a masterstroke
Once rejected by Ferrari, Kimi Antonelli has been hurried through the steps by Mercedes, trusted to learn on the fly - and he keeps succeeding
The Race3d ago
Why Miami will be start of a "new F1 championship" for teams
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur believes May's Miami Grand Prix will be the start of a "new championship" as teams "push like crazy" for a first real opportunity to roll out major upgrades.Some teams had already trickled out upgrades at last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, but most frontrunn
Autosport3d ago
Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why
Ferrari F1 team boss Fred Vasseur believes May's Miami Grand Prix will be the start of a "new championship" as teams "push like crazy" for a first real opportunity to roll out major upgrades.Some teams had already trickled out upgrades at last weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, but most frontrunners are
Motorsport.com3d ago
Question of the week: Is George Russell still a title favourite?
Three races across three very different types of circuits are enough to suggest that Mercedes is the dominant force in Formula 1. The Silver Arrows are back on top – and it will take a lot for its rivals to stop the team from winning both championships. As for the drivers’ title, Russell was the on-
Motorsport.com3d ago
Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems
Formula 1 race starts in 2026 come freighted with many uncertainties, but one thing is virtually guaranteed: the sight of both Audis, having qualified well, falling off faster than John Lithgow at the end of the movie Cliffhanger.Poor starts are just one symptom of an issue that affects all aspects
Motorsport.com3d ago
“Miracles are not possible” – Why Audi won’t find a quick engine fix through F1’s ADUO framework
Formula 1 race starts in 2026 come freighted with many uncertainties, but one thing is virtually guaranteed: the sight of both Audis, having qualified well, falling off faster than John Lithgow at the end of the movie Cliffhanger.Poor starts are just one symptom of an issue that affects all aspects
Autosport3d ago
Lewis Hamilton says he had to "break the rules" to change F1 fashion
For so long had the Formula 1 paddock only seen sponsor-laden team wear before Lewis Hamilton. Yes, there were hints of an interest in fashion from a number of drivers - Michael Schumacher knew how to throw on some leather and fur once upon a time. But it was Lewis Hamilton that really intertwined f
Motorsport.com3d ago
Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026
Red Bull is used to fighting at the front in Formula 1, having mastered the ground effects era to claim consecutive world titles and previously dominating from 2010 to 2013. Now, the Milton Keynes team is coming to terms with a harsh new reality as it lags behind the frontrunners in F1’s new era.“Th
Motorsport.com4d ago
Why Aston Martin removed vibration fix and how it confused Alonso
Aston Martin removed a component that cured most of the discomfort its F1 drivers have suffered and did not race it at the Japanese GP
The Race4d ago
Edd answers your Japanese GP F1 driver rankings questions
Edd takes on your questions about his post-Japanese GP driver rankings
The Race4d ago
Did Ferrari outsmart Mercedes on energy strategy: How Charles Leclerc secured his Japan F1 podium
Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zone
Motorsport.com4d ago
How Leclerc’s energy strategy allowed him to beat Russell at Japanese GP
Suzuka has two sides to it. It’s a stunning track, one of the most captivating on the calendar and a true gem on the calendar. But, especially in recent years, overtakes has become extremely difficult here due to a layout that offers few real opportunities to attack and the lack of multiple DRS zone
Autosport4d ago
Audi F1 urged to consider key internal candidate as Jonathan Wheatley replacement
After the shock announcement that Jonathan Wheatley had left his role as Audi Formula 1 team principal with immediate effect on 20 March, former F1 TV pundit Will Buxton has thrown his weight behind Allan McNish to take the Briton's position.While head of Audi F1 project Mattia Binotto has assumed t
Motorsport.com4d ago
Mir's 'no regrets' approach gives Honda reason to replace him
Honda's 'lead' rider has retired from five of six MotoGP races. While he wants a better bike, he's giving Honda every reason to give it to someone else
The Race4d ago
Jacques Villeneuve reveals why he had no regrets over 1996 Damon Hill title loss
1997 Formula 1 champion Jacques Villeneuve has opened up about his title fight with his team-mate Damon Hill in 1996.The Canadian driver entered his rookie F1 season with Williams in 1996 and was straight into a title fight with his team-mate Hill. He ultimately finished second behind the Briton wit
Motorsport.com4d ago
Inside David Coulthard’s insane garage with race cars, Red Bulls and his first kart
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has given an insight into his insane garage, which features multiple F1 cars as well as his first kart.The Scotsman recently revealed details about his extraordinary private collection of machinery during an appearance on the Cars & Money podcast. Coulthard ha
Motorsport.com4d ago
Liam Lawson beats Isack Hadjar in wild Red Bull drift kart battle
Red Bull drivers often have fun off-track perks with experiences in other motorsports such as drifting and rally. It was no different for Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson during their downtime in Australia, where the Red Bull and Racing Bulls drivers took on a drift kart challenge with New Zealand drift
Motorsport.com4d ago
Liam Lawson admits he was left “mentally drained” by F1’s new 2026 cars after Japanese GP
Liam Lawson revealed he was left "mentally drained" following the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix.After securing a hard-fought ninth-place finish at Suzuka, the Racing Bulls driver explained the mental toll that the new regulation cars have on the drivers."Good, a little bit mentally drained," he told F1 T
Motorsport.com4d ago
Oscar Piastri’s custom McLaren 750S surfaces online with papaya details
Photos of Oscar Piastri's custom McLaren 750S have emerged on social media. The Australian driver recently took delivery of the 750S, which is the lightest and most powerful series-production McLaren to date. While Piastri's is a custom specification, the 750S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbocha
Motorsport.com4d ago
Oscar Piastri kerb-hops Ford Mustang in Australian V8 Supercar test
Oscar Piastri recently traded in his McLaren Formula 1 car for the world of Australian V8 Supercars. Returning to his Aussie roots, the 24-year-old joined fellow countryman and Supercars driver and 18-time race winner Cam Waters."To be honest, I probably watched the V8s more than I watched F1 becaus
Motorsport.com4d ago
Lewis Hamilton explains why first Ferrari podium was one of the toughest of his career
Lewis Hamilton opened up on his first podium finish with Ferrari at the Chinese Grand Prix, claiming he "never had to work so hard to get a podium".While the seven-time champion secured the Chinese sprint race win with Ferrari in 2025, he failed to reach the podium at a grand prix. Now, after coming
Motorsport.com4d ago
'Aston Martin must stop finger-pointing', according to Karun Chandhok
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Aston Martin to stop finger-pointing amid the Silverstone outfit's troublesome start to the 2026 season.The Lawrence Stroll-led team headed into the 2026 season, which welcomed a new wave of regulations into the championship,
Motorsport.com4d ago
Kimi Antonelli’s “tremendous" Japanese GP recovery drive applauded as win makes F1 history
Kimi Antonelli reached a new milestone at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1's history. F1 TV pundit Alex Brundle commended the Italian driver's "tremendous performance" during the race at the Suzuka circuit. Antonelli arrived in Japan on the back of
Motorsport.com4d ago
The only thing Red Bull can do to motivate Max Verstappen may not be enough
Set aside for now the irony of Max Verstappen criticising the state of Formula 1 while eulogising GT3 racing – the epitome of an artificial formula where the competitors regularly bemoan the balance of performance regime. His body language in recent grand prix weekends has signalled that his hints a
Motorsport.com4d ago
Is Antonelli now the 2026 F1 title favourite?
Betteridge's law of headlines dictates that any headline phrased as a question can be answered with a hard ‘no', and disregarded. Certainly a cursory perusal of the odds being offered by various bookmakers reveals that long-time favourite George Russell remains the choice of the turf accountancy tra
Autosport4d ago
Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri had a tough start to Formula 1’s new era in 2026. But after a second-place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix, his McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes the “best version” of the young Australian was on show last weekend.Piastri failed to start the first two grands prix of the year after
Motorsport.com4d ago
Why Aston Martin must "take the positives" from its modest Japanese GP progress
Aston Martin's Mike Krack has acknowledged one of the team's cars reaching the chequered flag in Japan is no cause for celebration, but he feels the Formula 1 team and its Honda engine partner also need to appreciate the collaboration's small wins.The Aston Martin-Honda project suffered a woeful sta
Autosport4d ago
The alarming factors that triggered Bearman’s 50G crash at F1 Japanese GP
The drivers had been saying it loud and clear since the very first test: it was only a matter of time before an accident like the one involving Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto occurred at the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Haas driver crashing into the barriers at 50G. The accident was caused by
Autosport5d ago
Wolff on Horner F1 return: "He's broken a lot of glass"
Mercedes' Toto Wolff says he is "in two minds" about the prospect of facing off against his old Red Bull foe Christian Horner again if the latter returns to Formula 1.Since his dismissal from Red Bull last July, Horner has been working behind the scenes with groups of investors on the right opportun
Autosport5d ago
‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Bearman after 50G Japanese GP crash
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has pleaded with Oliver Bearman not to ‘beat himself up’, following his Formula 1 driver’s frightening crash in the Japanese Grand Prix.After qualifying a lowly 18th and making an earlier pitstop than most, Bearman was approaching 17th-placed Franco Colapinto’s Alpin
Autosport6d ago
“At the mercy of the power unit” – the moment that frustrated Norris and Verstappen
At Suzuka, the yo-yo effect was slightly less extreme than during the season opener in Melbourne, although the overall picture still did not satisfy all of the drivers. Lando Norris ultimately crossed the line in fifth place and saw that – together with Oscar Piastri’s strong showing – as a sign tha
Autosport6d ago
FIA responds to dramatic Bearman crash in F1 Japanese GP
The safety implications of Formula 1's new technical regulations have rocketed to the top of the agenda after Oliver Bearman's massive accident in the Japanese Grand Prix. The Haas driver had been a second behind Franco Colapinto on their 21st lap when the gap narrowed suddenly and unexpectedly beca
AutosportMar 29
Red Bull F1 car so undriveable it was “dangerous” at Suzuka - Hadjar
Isack Hadjar has claimed his Red Bull Formula 1 car was undriveable to the point that it was dangerous in the Japanese Grand Prix.Having qualified eighth at Suzuka, Hadjar lost three places in the first two laps, which “really sucked”, on his way to a 12th-place finish.Read Also:Formula 1F1 Japanese
AutosportMar 29
F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Antonelli to victory
Kimi Antonelli took a somewhat fortunate Formula 1 victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as a safety car intervention vaulted him ahead of early frontrunners Oscar Piastri and George Russell.As was the case in the previous two rounds, the Ferraris made an excellent getaway, but this time it wasn’t eno
AutosportMar 29
"The more you push, the slower you go" - Japan's odd F1 qualifying explained
If qualifying is supposed to be the ultimate test of driver skill and all-out car performance, then F1's Saturday afternoons are far removed from that axiom.The 2026 power unit compromises which have yielded some action-packed racing so far have also destroyed the essence of qualifying - at least fo
AutosportMar 28
Alonso: Suzuka driving challenge "gone" with 2026 F1 cars
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso feels Suzuka's driving challenge is "gone" with the 2026 regulations as they are.The storied Japanese Grand Prix venue is a driver favourite with its challenging first sector Esses and its high-speed Degner and Spoon sequences. However, due to the en
AutosportMar 28
Why Honda can’t solve the vibration issues alone and needs help from Aston Martin
Since the first on-track running of this Formula 1 season, vibrations have already been troubling Aston Martin and Honda. The consequences are twofold. Initially, the vibrations caused damage to the battery, resulting in reliability problems and very limited mileage for the Silverstone-based team.In
AutosportMar 28
Verstappen: “I'm not even frustrated anymore, I'm beyond that”
Max Verstappen is at a loss with his Red Bull Formula 1 car after his Japanese Grand Prix qualifying ended as early as Q2.The four-time world champion was ninth-fastest in the opening segment of qualifying and set the 10th-quickest lap early in Q2, 0.024s behind team-mate Isack Hadjar and 0.049s ahe
AutosportMar 28
F1 Japanese GP: Antonelli on pole again, Verstappen out in Q2
Kimi Antonelli grabbed his second career Formula 1 pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, also his second in a row, as Max Verstappen was eliminated in Q2.Antonelli enforced his dominance on Mercedes team-mate George Russell so far this weekend, with the Italian youngster quicker than his elder i
AutosportMar 28
F1 Japanese GP: Mercedes takes 1-2 as Antonelli fastest in FP3
Mercedes F1 driver Kimi Antonelli has headed team-mate George Russell in final practice at the Japanese Grand Prix.Russell was unable to top Antonelli's final quarter lap in the W17 as Mercedes heads to qualifying as the clear favourites, leading FP3 by a huge margin over its Ferrari and McLaren cha
AutosportMar 28
Suzuka transformed as F1 drivers barely brake through the Esses
The new-generation of Formula 1 cars have changed how Suzuka’s first sector is tackled: beyond the reduced downforce, which lowers cornering speeds, drivers now barely touch the brake pedal, because the hybrid system decelerates the car through transitions to maximise energy recovery in a key sectio
AutosportMar 27
Ferrari 'lacking pace' compared to Mercedes and McLaren at Japanese GP
Ferrari is "just not quick enough" to trouble the front of the grid, thinks Lewis Hamilton, as the Scuderia hopes fixing its car balance will get it ahead of 2026 Formula 1 rival McLaren in Japan.Charles Leclerc and Hamilton finished fifth and sixth in second practice on Friday, shipping around seve
AutosportMar 27
Why Ferrari's 'Macarena' F1 wing didn't dance in Suzuka
Ferrari brought its so-called (by team boss Frederic Vasseur) 'Macarena' wing to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix. But ahead of free practice on Friday, it decided to not to use the innovative rotating rear wing flap, even though there were enough spare parts in the Suzuka garages to build two cars
AutosportMar 27
Honda clarifies F1 timeline after Newey comments: “It is a misunderstanding”
During the opening weekend of the 2026 Formula 1 season, much of the media attention was on the number of batteries that Honda had to its disposal in Melbourne.But that Friday, Adrian Newey made an unrelated, even more interesting comment. The legendary designer revealed that Aston Martin did not kn
AutosportMar 27
F1 Japanese GP: Piastri halts Mercedes dominance by topping FP2
Oscar Piastri halted Mercedes dominance by pipping Kimi Antonelli to top second practice for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.The McLaren driver set a 1m30.133s which was 0.092s quicker than Antonelli, whose Mercedes team-mate George Russell completed the top three after dominating openin
AutosportMar 27
F1 Japanese GP: Russell leads Antonelli in FP1 by 0.026s
Championship leader George Russell has topped Formula 1's first free practice session at Suzuka's Japanese Grand Prix, pipping Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by a tiny margin.With Russell and Antonelli having divided the first two grands prix wins between themselves, Mercedes' early-season domina
AutosportMar 27
Why Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Verstappen
Lewis Hamilton believes Formula 1’s new regulations have delivered “what racing should be” so far in 2026 – a very different stance to Max Verstappen’s.Verstappen has been perhaps F1’s most vocal critic this year, likening the energy management aspect to “Formula E on steroids” as lift-and-coast bec
AutosportMar 26
Mercedes' "two-phase" front wing activation a reliability issue, not an exploit
Mercedes' peculiar straight mode activation of its front wing, which caught the attention of some of its Formula 1 rivals, was the result of a reliability issue rather than a deliberate exploit, Autosport has learned.Mercedes caught the eye of its rivals at the Chinese Grand Prix when footage emerge
AutosportMar 26
What really caused McLaren's Chinese GP double DNS?
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri suffered two separate Mercedes HPP battery issues that prevented them from starting the Chinese Grand Prix.A fortnight ago, the reigning world champions suffered a disastrous Sunday in Shanghai when Norris was unable to get to the starting grid, with th
AutosportMar 26
FIA cuts energy recovery limit for F1 Japanese GP qualifying after late change
During Formula 1 qualifying at the iconic Suzuka Circuit, drivers will now only be allowed to harvest eight megajoules of energy, whereas that limit had initially been set at nine megajoules. The FIA has cut the rate of harvesting in an attempt to reduce the amount of super clipping at a track that,
AutosportMar 26
On this day: Ayrton Senna's F1 debut marred by early retirement in Rio
On March 25, 1984, at the Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro, a Formula 1 career began that would go on to become one of the most iconic in the sport’s history. The 24-year-old Ayrton Senna lined up for his first grand prix, driving for the modest Toleman team. But what started as a special momen
AutosportMar 25
The greatest campaigns that didn't win the F1 title
Hardcore motorsport fans know that the best performers aren’t always rewarded with a title at season’s end. Unreliability, misfortune, bizarre scoring systems and inferior equipment can combine to deny drivers even when they are at the top of their game. For this list, in chronological order, we hav
AutosportMar 25
Autosport Explains video: Williams chief aerodynamicist on design changes for F1 2026
In this exclusive technical breakdown, Autosport’s Jake Boxall-Legge visits the Williams Formula 1 base to uncover the radical aerodynamic shifts defining the 2026 season with Williams chief aerodynamicist Juan Molina.As F1 moves away from the ground-effect Venturi tunnels of the previous era, the c
AutosportMar 24
How Ferrari is trying to close the gap to Mercedes in Japan
Ferrari, considered the only real alternative to Mercedes in the fight at the front, has prepared for the third race of the Formula 1 season in Japan with significant work carried out back at the factory after analysing the data collected from the first two grands prix.The Suzuka circuit represents
AutosportMar 24
Pirelli's plan to combat continuous one-stop races in F1 2026
Pitstop strategy is often a decisive factor during Formula 1 grands prix with Hungary in 2019 being a classic example of that. Max Verstappen attempted to make the one-stopper work, but eventually fell short to the two-stopping Lewis Hamilton, who completed a late charge on fresher tyres for victory
AutosportMar 24
How April F1 break will impact Red Bull and Aston Martin
The cancellation of the Bahrain and Jeddah grands prix may be detrimental to Red Bull – unlike some other Formula 1 teams.F1’s Middle Eastern rounds have been scrapped due to the impact of the ongoing Iran war in the region, creating a five-week gap between the Suzuka and Miami events, this weekend
AutosportMar 23
How Antonelli plans to attack F1 season with title challenge in sight
Formula 1's latest winner was greeted with a standing ovation: nobody knew Kimi Antonelli would be there, but he wanted to be there before rushing to Bologna airport to depart for Japan.Over 300 fans gathered in the Checco Costa room at Imola for an event organised by the Tifoseria Ayrton Senna Ital
AutosportMar 23
How F1 became a multi-billion dollar industry
A well-known cynical joke which has circulated in the paddock for decades goes: if you want to become a millionaire in Formula 1, you should start out as a billionaire. It perfectly captures the capital-intensive, money-draining nature of the series – at least, as it used to be.Because in the past,
AutosportMar 22
Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes
2007 - Ferrari hero Ross Brawn moves to HondaHaving played a key role in every world title won by Michael Schumacher as technical director at Benetton and at Ferrari, Ross Brawn left the Scuderia at the same time as the German, in late 2006. One year later, he was appointed as Honda team principal,
AutosportMar 21
Wheatley officially leaves Audi ahead of expected Aston Martin move
Jonathan Wheatley is officially leaving the Audi Formula 1 team, ahead of his impending move to Aston Martin.Autosport revealed on Thursday that Adrian Newey was set to step down from his team principal duties, which he assumed three months ago, to focus on technical matters – and would be replaced
AutosportMar 20