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Oscar Piastri Confirms McLaren Changes for 2026 F1 Season

McLaren is set to make tweaks to its 'Papaya rules' for the 2026 Formula 1 season after creating "headaches" last term. The team based in Woking, England, dominated to secure the constructors' championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, before Lando Norris won the drivers' title at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 5

Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with Fernando Alonso

The two-time Formula One World Champion hasn't raced in the Indianapolis 500 since 2020 Fernando Alonso has an open invitation to return to the Indianapolis 500 whenever he’s ready, courtesy of McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.

Formula One News / HITC / February 5

Daniel Ricciardo picks between Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel after racing alongside both

Daniel Ricciardo is the only driver who has had the opportunity to share a garage with both Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, and the eight-time Grand Prix winner once had to choose between them both after being asked who is the better driver over a single lap.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / February 5

Lewis Hamilton was frustrated by one aspect of Ferrari life in his first season with the team

Lewis Hamilton said joining Ferrari was the fulfilment of a lifelong ambition when he signed on in 2024. The move didn’t come right away, though – it wasn’t until the following year that he officially made the switch.

Adrian Newey News / Motorsport / February 5

Bernie Collins breaks down Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 car after Adrian Newey design breaks cover

After modest lap times from the AMR26, Collins breaks down the Adrian Newey-designed car Aston Martin's first entire car from the hands of Adrian Newey has certainly been the talk of Formula 1 after it was revealed last week in Barcelona for testing.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / February 5

Lando Norris warns against comparisons but says McLaren’s 2026 car “still feels fast”

Lando Norris says it's difficult not to compare lap times in testing, but he's pleased with McLaren's Barcelona shakedown 2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has claimed that it is hard not to get wrapped up in comparisons with rivals' times during testing, but revealed that he was happy with McLaren's shakedown in Barcelona last week.

Formula One News / HITC / February 5

Martin Brundle backs Christian Horner’s prediction about Max Verstappen’s 2026 season

While Christian Horner may no longer be with Red Bull Racing, his fingerprints are still all over the team’s setup heading into their first full season without him as team principal.

George Russell News / Motorsport / February 5

George Russell launches two signature blue IWC Pilot’s watches ahead of 2026 F1 season

George Russell has teamed up with IWC Schaffhausen to create two limited-edition blue-accented Pilot's watches Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has collaborated with IWC Schaffhausen on the design of two limited edition Pilot's watches.

Oscar Piastri News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Piastri: McLaren papaya rules 'will look different' this year

Oscar Piastri narrowly missed out on last season’s title, with a stretch of poor form in the final races proving costly. Looking ahead to 2026, Piastri hopes to respond and take another step forward in his performance.

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Formula One News / ESPN / February 4

Williams 2026 FW48 hits the track after delays

The new Williams Formula 1 car, which missed the opening week of preseason testing due to delays in production, has finally hit the track during a filming day at Silverstone on Wednesday.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 4

Footage of Daniel Ricciardo's reaction to Max Verstappen taking No. 3 surfaces

Footage of Daniel Ricciardo reacting warmly to Max Verstappen wearing the no. 3 on his cap has delighted fans Footage has surfaced of Daniel Ricciardo's reaction to seeing Max Verstappen with his no.

Johnny Herbert News / HITC / February 4

Johnny Herbert compares the feeling of his first F1 car to Formula E’s new generation

Johnny Herbert is one of the most experienced racing drivers in the world, having competed in all types of motorsports categories. The latest race car he has added to his list is a Formula E car, and he couldn’t be happier about it.

Adrian Newey News / Motorsport / February 4

Adrian Newey on 2026 Aston Martin - "I never look at my designs as aggressive"

Aston Martin design guru Adrian Newey explains his design philosophy on the eye-catching AMR26 for the 2026 Formula 1 season Aston Martin's Adrian Newey doesn't feel his eye-catching AMR26 is "aggressive", as his first design for his new Formula 1 team caught the eye of its rivals in Barcelona.

Formula One News / HITC / February 4

Oscar Piastri told to follow Max Verstappen’s lead to fix ‘obvious’ F1 issue

Oscar Piastri knows what it will take if he wants to add a Formula 1 world title to his CV. Piastri had a solid grip on the championship race last season, holding a 34-point lead after his win at Zandvoort.

Mattia Binotto News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

Binotto: Audi have many problems to fix before 2026 begins

The Audi R26 mads its long-awaited debut in Barcelona last week, setting the team’s first laps as an engine manufacturer. This milestone, though significant, marks the beginning of a demanding F1 journey for the German squad.

Adrian Newey News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

F1: Adrian Newey reveals crucial Aston Martin advantage

Aston Martin were always going to receive an elevated level of attention after Adrian Newey’s arrival. The 67-year-old’s reputation speaks for itself, and the AMR26 introduced in Barcelona was undeniably moulded by his vision.

Pierre Gasly News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

Gasly Goes Two Wheels: F1 Star Invests in KTM Tech3 MotoGP

The worlds of Formula 1 and MotoGP have always shared mutual respect, but they rarely share business cards. That changed this week with a headline-grabbing announcement from the KTM Tech3 garage.

Jack Doohan News / Field Level Media / February 3

Haas signs former Alpine driver Jack Doohan as reserve

Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One season. The team announced his signing on Tuesday and said he will join Ryo Hirakawa of Japan as reserves for the American team.

Jenson Button News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Jenson Button Adds New Aston Martin F1 Role To Resume After Retirement

Button joins Aston Martin in a new F1 ambassador role, returning to the sport after retirement and boosting the team’s 2026 momentum. Here’s what you need to know if you are an avid F1 fan.

Toto Wolff News / F1 on SI / February 2

Toto Wolff Sends Strong Message to Rivals After Regulation Drama

2025 was a mixed bag for Mercedes, with both of its drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, having frustrating seasons in different ways. Russell was

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Who Are Lance Stroll’s Parents? Inside the F1 Driver’s Family

As one of F1’s most scrutinized drivers, Lance Stroll has rarely escaped attention whether for his early arrival in the sport, his performances on track, or the influence of his family behind the scenes.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 31

How the Into The Chicane Driver Performance Model works

The team at Into The Chicane has developed a model to attempt to grade the performance of drivers over the course of a season. This model attempts to distance the driver from their car to some degree, and grades how they do relative to both their performance on track and relative to their teammate.

Formula One News / Trade Talk Sports / January 29

Welcome to Trade Talk Sports Coverage of Formula 1. Buckle Up!

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.

Formula One 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.