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Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell has issued a bold prediction about Lewis Hamilton’s chances for the 2026 season while also discussing the significant technical changes coming to the sport.

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"Maybe we’ll brake halfway down the straight” – Max Verstappen on F1’s 2026 “disaster”

Energy management means F1 drivers can’t go flat-out in qualifying as that wouldn’t be the quickest way to get around the lap, which has prompted some sarcasm from Verstappen A jaded Max Verstappen sarcastically suggested Formula 1 drivers might have to brake halfway down the Las Vegas Strip to harvest energy.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 14

Who's really fastest in 2026? F1's new rules are confusing the pecking order - and the drivers

Formula 1's new era was always going to bring questions, but its first week of serious running has raised more than most. With one more preseason test in Bahrain still to come, ESPN makes sense of a fascinating three days in Sakhir.

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / February 13

Lewis Hamilton would start a Grenadian bobsleigh team in Winter Olympics admission

Lewis Hamilton says he'd love to try bobsleigh at the Winter Olympics Lewis Hamilton has revealed which Winter Olympic sports he would be keen to try, admitting that while he would love to try cross-country skiing, he doesn't have the height needed.

Mike Krack News / Motorsport / February 13

Mike Krack: Aston Martin “has potential” but "we have a lot of work to do"

Krack insists the “package has potential" Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack has concluded that the car "has potential" after its first week

Formula One News / ESPN / February 13

McLaren proposes F1 rule changes over safety concerns

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said this week's preseason test in Bahrain has exposed three areas of Formula 1's new regulations that need to be changed before the first race in Australia, citing safety concerns for two of them.

Andrea Stella News / F1 on SI / February 13

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Makes Desperate Plea Over Alarming F1 Safety Fear

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has delivered an impassioned plea for fixes to eradicate significant safety fears in Formula 1 ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 13

Lance Stroll Reveals Aston Martin Have a Huge Deficit to Overcome

While Williams' testing absence was the main news coming out of Formula One in January, the Grove-based team was far from the only team having problems on the grid.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / February 13

F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season test: Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads Mercedes 1-2 on day three

Antonelli topped a Mercedes 1-2 on the final day of this week's 2026 Bahrain pre-season test Mercedes reaffirmed belief that it is the team to beat in

Formula One News / HITC / February 13

Lewis Hamilton matches Max Verstappen’s concerns over 2026 regulations after Bahrain testing

Pre-season testing in Bahrain is underway, and both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have spoken out about the same issue with Formula 1’s new regulations.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / February 13

Charles Leclerc’s early verdict on Ferrari in F1 2026 pecking order

Leclerc has weighed in on Formula 1’s 2026 pecking order, which admittedly remains somewhat unclear for now Charles Leclerc believes Red Bull and Mercedes are leading Ferrari and McLaren in terms of performance ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 13

The F1 drivers with the most grand prix starts without a podium finish

Nico Hulkenberg was the previous record holder for the most grands prix starts without a podium finish, but after a stunning Silverstone race in 2025 there's

Isack Hadjar News / HITC / February 13

Isack Hadjar reveals early doubts after Red Bull test crash in Barcelona

Red Bull have become known for making quick changes to Max Verstappen’s teammates, and Isack Hadjar has openly spoken about the pressure he felt during his debut season with the team after crashing in his first F1 test of pre-season.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / February 13

Honda engineer stunned by Max Verstappen’s ability to mask exhaustion from fans

Max Verstappen’s bond with Honda is well-known throughout the paddock. It goes beyond just race wins – it’s a mutual respect that developed during their time together at Red Bull.

Fernando Alonso News / HITC / February 13

Fernando Alonso’s camp braced for more frustration amid Aston Martin issues

Aston Martin could be looking at a rough start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to imagine them outperforming newcomers Audi and Cadillac.

Toto Wolff News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

Toto Wolff: Red Bull gaining 'a second per lap' on the straights

For all the focus on Mercedes this winter, several familiar names made an impression on day 1 of Bahrain testing. Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari all accumulated over 100 laps across today’s sessions, maintaining the impressive levels of durability shown from the Barcelona Shakedown.

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Lando Norris News / Field Level Media / February 11

Lando Norris posts fastest lap time at Bahrain preseason testing

The first day of Formula 1's 2026 preseason testing at Bahrain bore a strong resemblance to the 2025 drivers' championship standings as Lando Norris delivered the fastest lap time.

Adrian Newey News / Into The Chicane / February 11

2026 Aston Martin Preview: Will Adrian Newey bring his magic to the new AMR26?

Aston Martin is entering the 2026 season at a transformative moment in its history. With new regulations and a new car under the direction of F1 design legend Adrian Newey, the team hopes to capitalize on the opportunity for performance gains this season.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yuki Tsunoda Back Behind F1 Wheel for Red Bull

Yuki Tsunoda is officially set to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car, and he’ll be doing it Stateside. Red Bull Racing announced that Tsunoda will drive the RB7 in San Francisco on February 21 as part of a Red Bull Showrun event in partnership with Red Bull USA.

Lando Norris News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Lando Norris Pushes Back on Early Comparisons After Barcelona Shakedown

Lando Norris isn’t interested in drawing conclusions from a single shakedown, even as McLaren’s early numbers from Barcelona put them behind their main rivals.

Adrian Newey News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

The Newey Effect: Why the Aston Martin AMR26 Has the Paddock Talking

When Aston Martin arrived in Barcelona for its first 2026 shakedown, the AMR26 immediately drew attention. Teams typically keep early‑season cars hidden behind screens or release heavily simplified launch versions, but Aston Martin rolled out a chassis that was clearly the real thing.

Ralf Schumacher News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Ralf Schumacher Announces Engagement After Long‑Term Relationship With Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne

When you spend your life chasing tenths of a second at 200 miles per hour, finding stillness can be the hardest adjustment of all. For Ralf Schumacher, a name etched into the asphalt of racing history, life was always defined by the next corner, the next apex, and the heavy shadow of a legendary last name.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 10

Report: F1 driver Kimi Antonelli unhurt in car accident

Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli was unhurt in a single-car accident near his home in San Marino, The Athletic reported Tuesday. "We can confirm that Kimi was involved in a traffic accident on Saturday night close to his home in San Marino," read a statement from his team, Mercedes, that was provided to the media outlet.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / February 9