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Christian Horner explains why Daniel Ricciardo never won a title at Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo claimed eight Grand Prix wins during his Formula 1 career, with seven of those coming while he was racing for Red Bull. Only 10 drivers in the history of the sport have more wins without a title to their name.

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F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early

Oliver Bearman is not a fan of F1’s new power units, which require some lift-and-coast Haas driver Oliver Bearman described the energy management needed by 2026 Formula 1 cars as “annoying” and “sad”, with Esteban Ocon explaining the new machinery requires lifting early on straights.

Formula One News / HITC / February 5

Zak Brown says he would ‘love’ to work with Fernando Alonso on one project when he quits F1

Fernando Alonso’s time at McLaren in Formula 1 did not exactly go to plan, but he did find great enjoyment with them in another category. The Spaniard joined the Woking outfit in 2007 after winning his two championships back-to-back with Renault.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Komatsu: 'Nobody is satisfied' with Ocon’s first year at Haas

As the 2024 driver market began to intensify, Esteban Ocon was among the first to make a move. The Frenchman signed a multi-year deal with Ayao Komatsu’s Haas, an agreement that came as his relationship with Alpine began to deteriorate.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / February 5

Ferrari Questioned Over Lewis Hamilton Announcement Delay

Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok has questioned Ferrari's handling of the decision to change Lewis Hamilton's race engineer. The Scuderia announced

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / HITC / February 5

Kimi Antonelli earns special licence to take delivery of ‘exclusive’ Mercedes worth over £200k

Formula 1 drivers get to race some of the fastest cars in the world, but away from the track, they possess some of the most exciting vehicles on the planet.

Oscar Piastri News / F1 on SI / February 5

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 / Last Word On Sports / February 5

F1: Indian GP organisers renew push for calendar return

Of the 24 races confirmed on this year’s calendar, there are only a few venues with expiring contracts. This creates a very competitive environment for new circuits to secure a place in Formula 1.

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.

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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.

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.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / February 3

Adrian Newey Reveals Critical Reason Behind Aston Martin's 'Last-Minute' F1 Test Debut

New Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has explained the reason behind the squad's late on-track debut at the end of the first week of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Spain.

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.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / February 1

The Wait is Over: Alonso Finally Takes the Wheel of Newey’s Masterpiece

It’s one of those “what if” scenarios that fans have debated in pubs for two decades. What happens when you put Alonso, the grid’s most relentless racer, in a car designed by the sport’s greatest aerodynamicist?

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.