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Mario Andretti hits back at ‘concern’ over Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car he keeps hearing about

Mario Andretti says Cadillac are in a good spot with Ferrari’s support as they prepare for their 2026 F1 debut, though he has heard one common “concern.” The 2026 season will see the grid expand to 11 teams and 22 drivers, with General Motors entering the sport under the Cadillac banner.

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F1 fans lose it as Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reunite in Red Bull video

Red Bull's latest video delighted Formula 1 fans by reuniting Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad Formula 1 fans have shared their excitement after Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo reunited in a recent video shared by Red Bull.

Jak Crawford News / Motorsport / January 14

Jak Crawford: ‘2027 is my best shot to reach F1’

Crawford failed to graduate to Formula 1 this season but is hopeful he’ll get a chance for 2027 2025 Formula 2 runner-up Jak Crawford says the 2027 season will be his best shot at securing a seat in Formula 1.

Formula One News / HITC / January 14

The most expensive F1 cars of all-time including two iconic Michael Schumacher Ferraris

Formula 1 cars are some of the greatest marvels of automotive engineering ever made, and they go for a pretty penny at auction, too. Only a tiny fraction of people in the world are able to say that they’ve driven a Formula 1 car.

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Lewis Hamilton Reveals the One Nickname He Won’t Allow

F1 fans are used to seeing Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc locked in fierce on-track battles, but a recent fan Q&A revealed a much lighter side

Daniel Ricciardo News / Motorsport / January 14

Daniel Ricciardo announces 2026 Enchanté x Ford Racing collaboration

Daniel Ricciardo has teased a new Enchanté collection with Ford Racing, following his ambassador role and recent off-road Raptor Rally experience in Arizona Former Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo has launched a new collaboration between his brand Enchanté and Ford Racing.

Formula One News / HITC / January 14

Helmut Marko’s Red Bull decision over Max Verstappen contract raised eyebrows within the team

Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull has been a topic of discussion for some time, and fresh details have come to light regarding the performance-based exit clauses in his contract.

Ralf Schumacher News / AutoRacing1.com / January 14

Formula 1 News: Cora Schumacher Announces New Relationship

Cora Schumacher, the former wife of ex-Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher, has gone public with a new relationship. The 49-year-old German television personality is now dating American model Steven Bo … Read More

Formula One News / HITC / January 14

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri told why they should not compare themselves to Ayrton Senna

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri helped McLaren win back-to-back constructors’ championships in 2024 and 2025, something the team hadn’t done since Ayrton Senna’s time in 1991.

erik Comas News / Motorsport / January 14

Championship-winning Erik Comas Renault 5 Turbo heads to auction with £250,000 estimate

One of three factory-built ‘Superproduction’ cars, chassis Ch 3-86 is offered in its period Philips livery Iconic Auctioneers will be offering Erik Comas' 1987 Renault 5 Turbo 'Superproduction' to auction at next month's Race Retro competition car sale.

Adrian Newey News / Motorsport / January 14

Adrian Newey, Honda power and new facilities: Is Aston Martin ready for success in F1 2026?

Aston Martin hopes to take a big step forward in 2026 under the new F1 regulations. With Adrian Newey, Honda and modern facilities, significant investments have been made, but how is the team actually doing?

Zak Brown News / HITC / January 14

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

Zak Brown has been open about his concerns over the connection between Red Bull and Racing Bulls, both of which fall under the ownership of the same parent company.

Formula One News / HITC / January 14

What Isack Hadjar learned from Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri after Dutch Grand Prix

Isack Hadjar reveals what he learned from Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri after his first F1 podium. Isack Hadjar’s first Formula 1 podium wasn’t just a milestone — it was also a learning experience for the young driver.

Mark Webber News / HITC / January 13

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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