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F1's Gasly invests in Steiner-led MotoGP team

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has been named among the group of investors behind the Guenther Steiner-led acquisition of the Tech3 Moto GP team.

Martin Brundle News / Motorsport / January 30

Martin Brundle suggests Aston Martin’s F1 car may face challenges despite early hype

Martin Brundle has shared his first impressions of Adrian Newey's debut Aston Martin design during Barcelona private testing Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle has discussed the first Adrian Newey-designed Aston Martin as it took to the track during private testing in Barcelona.

Adrian Newey News / HITC / January 30

What Karun Chandhok spotted in the first photo of Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin

Adrian Newey’s first Aston Martin F1 car made its debut on day four of the Barcelona Shakedown, even if it only managed a few laps before running into trouble.

Christian Horner News / AutoRacing1.com / January 30

Formula 1 News: Horner visits FIA, Ralf thinks Alpine deal ‘done’

(GMM) Christian Horner (pictured with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem) has added further fuel to speculation about his Formula 1 future after being spotted at the FIA’s Paris headquarters for … Read More

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 30

Ferrari secure Lewis Hamilton’s new race engineer as two key problems still loom

Ferrari have named Lewis Hamilton’s next race engineer for the 2026 F1 season, but it remains to be seen when Riccardo Adami’s replacement will actually arrive in Maranello.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / January 30

Charles Leclerc warming to "super interesting" 2026 F1 cars

Having been puzzled by the new generation of Formula 1 cars on the Ferrari simulator, Leclerc is starting to appreciate them after testing the SF-26 in the flesh Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc says he is feeling more and more at ease in what he called a "super interesting" 2026 car.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 30

Aston Martin make first appearance at Barcelona te...

Aston Martin made its first appearance at this week's preseason test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya after completing a handful of laps in the final hour of the penultimate day.

Jack Doohan News / Motorsport / January 30

Jack Doohan's Super Formula plans fall through at the last minute

Doohan will not be on this year's Super Formula grid despite taking part in the rookie test last month Ex-Formula 1 racer Jack Doohan will not race in Super Formula after all this season after his negotiations with Kondo Racing ended without an agreement.

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / January 29

Lewis Hamilton’s off-track project just earned a major UK motorsport honour

Mission 44, Lewis Hamilton's charity founded to improve inclusion and diversity in motorsport, has received the Motorsport UK Inclusion Award at the Night of Champions Lewis Hamilton's Mission 44 foundation received the Motorsport UK Inclusion Award at the Motorsport UK Night of Champions.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / January 29

Aston Martin Finally Makes 2026 F1 Debut as Adrian Newey Era Begins

The first Aston Martin of the Adrian Newey era has made its debut on day four of the first Formula 1 pre-season test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Oscar Piastri News / F1 on SI / January 29

McLaren Explains Issue That Cut Oscar Piastri’s First Day of 2026 Short

Oscar Piastri's first on-track action in the new McLaren Formula 1 car was cut short by a reliability issue on day four of pre-season testing. The reigning constructors' champions only hit the track for the first time on Wednesday - three days into the test - with Lando Norris running with the number 1 on his car for the first time.

Christian Horner News / Motorsport / January 29

Christian Horner announces first live tour since Red Bull exit ahead of 2026 season opener

The ex-Red Bull boss will front a live interview and audience Q&A in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth While Christian Horner was dismissed from his role as CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing last year, the long-standing stalwart of Formula 1 has remained close.

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Formula One News / Trade Talk Sports / January 29

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The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be one of the most eventful – and unpredictable – in the sport’s history. The first Formula One Drivers’ Championship took place in 1950 and consisted of just six races, all held across Europe.

Isack Hadjar News / HITC / January 29

Isack Hadjar says 2026 Red Bull car doesn’t feel different despite F1 drivers disagreeing

Isack Hadjar has been getting used to his RB22 during testing in Barcelona, and he’s already shared some early thoughts on the new 2026 regulations. There’s a lot changing for the Frenchman this year as he settles into Red Bull during a period of transition.

Formula One News / HITC / January 29

James Vowles reveals Carlos Sainz’s reaction after Williams skipped Barcelona test

James Vowles has confirmed that Williams will be ready for the first of two pre-season tests in Bahrain, despite Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz missing the recent shakedown in Barcelona.

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Ex-F1 Driver Sounds Alarm for Lewis Hamilton After Major Ferrari Shakeup

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has raised concerns about Lewis Hamilton, citing uncertainty surrounding the seven-time world champion’s race engineer setup following a key internal reshuffle at Ferrari.

Liam Lawson News / HITC / January 29

How Arvid Lindblad’s Racing Bulls laps in Barcelona stacked up against Liam Lawson’s

Arvid Lindblad completed 120 laps in his first official appearance as a Racing Bulls Formula 1 driver, the only rookie on this year’s grid. Liam Lawson had driven the VCARB03 on the first day of testing, while Racing Bulls chose not to take part in Tuesday’s weather-affected session.

James Vowles News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

Vowles explains FW48 delays: Williams must push to 'breaking point'

Until last week, Williams were a team expected to make a positive impression in 2026. Having explicitly abandoned last year’s development to focus on the new regulations, most analysts anticipated Williams could climb the field.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Kelly Piquet Addresses Viral Debate Around Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet are no strangers to public attention, but a recent social media post brought renewed focus to the couple’s relationship and sparked fresg debate online. Piquet, who has been in a relationship with the four-time world champion since 2020, joined a popular social media treds that saw users sharing photos from 2016.