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Mark Webber once explained why F1 drivers found it so difficult to ride MotoGP bikes

There has always been a long-standing debate between motorsports enthusiasts on which is the better premier racing category: MotoGP or Formula 1. While Mark Webber hasn’t explicitly answered the question, he has previously had his say on which one is more difficult to adapt to after going from the other.

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Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A F1 car heads to auction with €3-5million estimate

Jean Alesi's Ferrari F92A, the 1992 F1 car he was gifted by Ferrari and has kept on display since, is heading to auction Jean Alesi's 1992 Ferrari F92A Formula 1 car, driven and owned by the former driver, has been put up for auction with no reserve and an estimate of €3million-€5million.

Formula One News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

Ex-Formula 1 Driver Arrested For Assault In Texas

Formula 1 has had its “fair” share of drivers who have broken the law. Starting with Jos Verstappen, father of four-time world champion Max Verstappen (another driver with a controversial story), who raced from 1994 through 2001, and was accused of assault on multiple occasions.

Carlos Sainz News / HITC / January 13

F1 driver Carlos Sainz sends message to his father as he competes for the Dakar Rally

The Sainz family has a long and successful history in motorsport, with the father and son being hugely successful in their respective disciplines. Carlos Sainz Jr is one of the most popular drivers on the Formula 1 grid today.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 13

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

Australian driver Jack Doohan has left the Alpine Formula 1 team to pursue other career opportunities, the team announced Tuesday. Alpine dropped Doohan from its racing lineup eight months ago, replacing him with Franco Colapinto six races into the 2025 F1 campaign.

Formula One News / HITC / January 13

Isack Hadjar explains why he’d choose Ayrton Senna as a teammate over Alain Prost

After a long stretch without much presence, France is back in the Formula 1 mix, with three drivers set to be in the spotlight come 2026. Isack Hadjar might be the most intriguing of the bunch.

Charles Leclerc News / Into The Chicane / January 13

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: How Charles Leclerc finally broke the Monaco curse

Charles Leclerc’s history with the Monaco Grand Prix has been complex ever since his debut season. As a Monegasque native, Monaco is Charles’ home race, and with that comes a big expectation to perform.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 13

Zak Brown Makes McLaren F1 Vow As He Insists 'S*** Happens'

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has insisted that mistakes made en route to its double-championship-winning Formula 1 season in 2025 will make the team stronger for the future.

Christian Horner News / HITC / January 13

Christian Horner’s preferred route back to the F1 paddock could be blocked by team owner

Christian Horner is still keen on making his way back to Formula 1 once his gardening leave wraps up in April 2026, following his exit from Red Bull in 2025.

Formula One News / HITC / January 13

Damon Hill backs Adrian Newey to deliver ‘complete surprise’ for Aston Martin in 2026

Bookmakers are backing Aston Martin to make a huge step forward under the new 2026 Formula 1 regulations and with Adrian Newey now leading the team. The legendary engineer and designer, who moved over from Red Bull in 2025, is now steering Aston Martin into the future.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 13

F1 rookies Cadillac reveal monochrome car for test

New Formula 1 team Cadillac has unveiled a special monochrome livery which will be used specifically for the first test of the season in Barcelona

Formula One News / HITC / January 13

Max Verstappen explains why he’s exactly the same as F1 legend Michael Schumacher on track

Max Verstappen may not have spent as long in Formula 1 as Michael Schumacher, but the Red Bull driver has already done enough to sit alongside him among the sport’s all-time greats.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 13

Ferrari already plan to ditch two parts on Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 F1 car before the season even begins

Ferrari are now finishing up preparations on the cars that Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc will drive during F1’s first pre-season test under the 2026 regulations in Barcelona.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Motorsport / January 13

Yuki Tsunoda yet to sign 2026 Honda contract amid Red Bull-Ford role

Honda is still waiting to see what kind of relationship it can maintain with its protege Honda claims Yuki Tsunoda remains one of its drivers, but his job as a Red Bull-Ford reserve driver in Formula 1 might be a hindrance.

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / January 13

How Isack Hadjar bounced back from Australian GP disaster: "My world collapsed"

Isack Hadjar says he has learned to bounce back quickly from career low points Isack Hadjar has opened up about how he has managed to bounce back from difficult moments in his racing career, including the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, which he said felt like his world was collapsing.

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Formula One News / Motorsport / January 13

“S*** happens” – how 2025 mistakes made McLaren a stronger F1 team

McLaren chief Zak Brown pens an open letter to the Formula 1 team's fans as it celebrates its first double championship since 1998 McLaren boss Zak Brown has vowed that his squad's errors from the 2025 Formula 1 season will only make it stronger in years to come.

Jack Doohan News / Motorsport / January 13

Alpine F1 team releases Jack Doohan after demotion to reserve role

Doohan and Alpine have agreed to part ways for 2026 Jack Doohan is leaving the Alpine Formula 1 team for the 2026 season. A product of the Alpine Academy since his Formula 2 years, Doohan graduated to its F1 line-up at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, getting a head start ahead of his maiden campaign in 2025.

Toto Wolff News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Toto Wolff Spotted in $1 Million Mercedes as F1 2026 Nears

Monte Carlo has no shortage of rare machinery, but even by Monaco standards, Toto and Susie Wolff turned heads this week. The Mercedes F1 team principal and F1 Academy managing director were spotted cruising the principality in a Mercedes Benz 300 SL Roadster, one of the most iconic and collectible cars ever produced by the German marque.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 11

Former F1 Champion Damon Hill Predicts 'Dark Horse' To Win 2026 Championship

The 2025 Drivers' Championship fight saw an intense battle that went all the way down to the final race in Abu Dhabi between the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, and the Red Bull of Max Verstappen.

Hans Herrmann News / F1 on SI / January 10

Mercedes Pays Tribute To Legendary Former F1 Driver Hans Herrmann After Death

Mercedes has paid tribute to legendary former driver Hans Herrmann, who has passed away aged 97. A trained confectioner, the German competed in 17 Grand Prix across eight seasons in the 1950s for six different manufacturers, as well as Formula 2 and sports car races and rallies, showing off his versatility behind the wheel.

Fred Vasseur News / Last Word On Sports / January 10

F1: Vasseur outlines Ferrari’s 2026 development strategy

Traditionally, Ferrari attract more headlines than any other team in Formula 1. The Italian team’s rich history, in combination with recent failures, create an ideal hotbed for discussion and analysis.

Charles Leclerc News / Athlon Sports / January 10

F1 WAGs React to Charles Leclerc’s Brother’s Personal Announcement

Charles Leclerc’s older brother, Lorenzo Leclerc, and his wife, Charlotte, set social media alight after revealing they are expecting their first child together.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Last Word On Sports / January 9

F1: Yuki Tsunoda to become active player in driver market

Last year saw Yuki Tsunoda become the latest in a growing line of casualties at Red Bull’s second seat. The Japanese driver was unable to secure another year with the Milton Keynes outfit, who instead opted to promote Isack Hadjar.

Zhou Guanyu News / Field Level Media / January 6

Cadillac F1 add Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver

The Cadillac F1 team confirmed the addition of Zhou Guanyu as its reserve driver ahead of the 2026 season. Guanyu left his role as a reserve driver for Ferrari last week, and his name was almost immediately tied to the same role as Cadillac joins the grid this year.

Zhou Guanyu News / Yardbarker / January 5

Cadillac continues to add experience to driver lineup with Guanyu

Cadillac continues to add experience to its driver lineup with Zhou Guanyu

Cadillac, a new entry for this upcoming season, hopes to become the first team since Brawn GP (2009) to win the Constructors’ Championship in its first season in Formula 1.

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