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Helmut Marko says F1 dark horse has made ‘considerable progress’ ahead of 2026 season

For the first time in over two decades, Helmut Marko is set to watch a Formula 1 season from the outside. That hasn’t stopped him from making predictions about how 2026 will play out.

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How Max Verstappen has responded to Red Bull’s early struggles in 2026

Max Verstappen is unlikely to be Formula 1 world champion in 2026 in a message that came through clearly from Laurent Mekies during Red Bull’s launch event in Detroit.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 16

Is Red Bull's engine legal? 'Noise about nothing'

Red Bull's engine chief Ben Hodgkinson has said he is confident the team's 2026 power unit is legal and that the recent controversy is a "lot of noise about nothing."

Formula One News / ESPN / January 16

Red Bull have 'mountain to climb', but watch this space - engineer

Max Verstappen's world championship hopes depend on how fast Red Bull have caught up to their competitors as they produce their own power units for the first time, their engine boss admits.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 16

Red Bull unveil throwback F1 livery for 2026 season in Detroit

Red Bull has unveiled a throwback blue livery for the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 season at a launch event in Detroit.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 16

Red Bull 'will go through struggle but come out on top'

Red Bull say it would be "naive" to expect them to be able to compete at the very front in F1 from the beginning of their new engine partnership with Ford.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 15

How Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 Ferrari deal compares to Michael Schumacher’s biggest contract

Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in Formula 1 history and perhaps the most marketable athlete the sport has ever produced. It was inevitable, when he joined a team of Ferrari’s unique stature ahead of the 2025 F1 season, that he would sign a monstrous contract.

Nigel Mansell News / Motorsport / January 15

Nigel Mansell’s signed Williams helmet and IndyCar trophy head to auction without reserve

Nigel Mansell is auctioning items from his personal memorabilia collection with Budds 1992 Formula 1 champion Nigel Mansell is selling a number of items of memorabilia from his personal collection at auction on 10 February 2026 without reserve with Budds.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 15

Top 10 Red Bull F1 drivers ranked: Vettel, Verstappen, Perez and more

Red Bull has been through a lot of turmoil in recent times but remains an F1 powerhouse. Here’s our updated list of the drivers who have starred for the

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / January 15

Isack Hadjar admits he wasn’t ready for what happens after an F1 podium

Isack Hadjar revealed how he was caught out by the post-race cooldown room routine after securing his first Formula 1 podium at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix Isack Hadjar has revealed a cooldown room blunder he suffered after clinching his first Formula 1 podium during the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix.

Oscar Piastri News / HITC / January 15

Oscar Piastri sets timeline for McLaren decision as Ferrari and Red Bull interest grows

Oscar Piastri committed his future to McLaren with a long-term deal before emerging as a title contender in the 2025 F1 season, but his stay might not last the length of his contract.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / January 15

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli's ability to adapt could help him take a step forward in 2026

Is Antonelli in line for a step forward in 2026?

Why Zak Brown has a case to take his Red Bull and Racing Bulls concerns to the FIA

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

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Fernando Alonso News / Yardbarker / January 15

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco could benefit from rule changes in 2026

The world of Formula 1 will be different in 2026, thanks to all the new regulations and changes to the car, making it so that any one of the 11 teams can compete.

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

F1: Vasseur outlines Ferrari’s 2026 development strategy

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Yuki Tsunoda News / HITC / January 15

Yuki Tsunoda gets another setback in his F1 comeback attempt

Yuki Tsunoda is expected to be a name of interest when the 2027 Formula 1 driver market takes shape. Tsunoda is looking to work his way back into a race seat after losing his spot at Red Bull at the end of last season.

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.

Jack Doohan 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.

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.

Zak Brown 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.

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.

Valtteri Bottas News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Valtteri Bottas Will Carry Past F1 Punishment Into Australian Grand Prix

Valtteri Bottas will head into the 2026 Formula 1 season already under scrutiny after an unresolved penalty from the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was officially carried over, meaning the Cadillac driver will still be serving punishment when racing resumes in Australia.

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.

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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