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Laurent Mekies explains what sets Isack Hadjar apart as one of F1’s top drivers

Laurent Mekies explains what sets Isack Hadjar apart as one of F1’s top drivers

Isack Hadjar is the latest F1 driver to be paired up with Max Verstappen at Red Bull, and the Frenchman is already held in high regard by his team boss, Laurent Mekies.

Fred Vasseur News / HITC / January 25
One target Fred Vasseur must hit to keep his job at Ferrari

One target Fred Vasseur must hit to keep his job at Ferrari

Fred Vasseur is feeling the heat more than ever at Ferrari, with pressure mounting after a winless 2025 season. Poor design decisions and questionable race strategies hurt Ferrari last year, with Charles Leclerc responsible for all seven of their podium finishes.

Formula One News / HITC / January 25
Why Lando Norris could have stronger support than Oscar Piastri at McLaren

Why Lando Norris could have stronger support than Oscar Piastri at McLaren

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s fight for the title at McLaren stayed close right up until the end of the season. Norris edged out his teammate by 13 points, although Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second overall, leaving Piastri in third place.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 25

Cadillac 'here to do great things', says Perez

Sergio Perez believes Cadillac will be able to "progress extremely quickly" as they prepare to become the 11th team on the F1 grid.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 25

F1 in 2026: What's new, what's gone, what to expect amid rule changes

ESPN guides you through all of F1's changes ahead of testing and the opening race.

Liam Lawson News / Motorsport / January 24

WRC Monte Carlo: Drivers, fans and Liam Lawson enjoy return of Monaco Circuit stage

WRC crews tackled a portion of the F1 Monaco GP circuit for the first time since 2008 The return of World Rally Championship cars tackling Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit has proved a hit with drivers who wish the initiative to become a more permanent fixture in the future.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 24
Lewis Hamilton tells Ferrari what he’ll need to succeed in 2026

Lewis Hamilton tells Ferrari what he’ll need to succeed in 2026

Lewis Hamilton got his first laps in Ferrari’s new car for the 2026 F1 regulations era on Friday, as the Briton began his bid to bounce back from the worst season of his career.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / January 24
Flavio Briatore compares former Formula 1 ‘phenomenon’ to Verstappen, Senna, and Schumacher

Flavio Briatore compares former Formula 1 ‘phenomenon’ to Verstappen, Senna, and Schumacher

Max Verstappen remains one of the most highly regarded drivers in Formula 1, even after losing his four-year grip on the championship title. His reputation hasn’t dipped at all, especially since he finished just two points short of pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in F1 history.

Franco Colapinto News / Motorsport / January 24

Franco Colapinto much more mature, not the child of last year - Flavio Briatore

Alpine boss outlines what he expects from Franco Colapinto in his second F1 season with the team Franco Colapinto is looking “much more mature” ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 24
Ted Kravitz picks up on one early change as Lewis Hamilton takes 2026 Ferrari out for first run

Ted Kravitz picks up on one early change as Lewis Hamilton takes 2026 Ferrari out for first run

Ferrari took the covers off their 2026 challenger at Fiorano on Friday, with Lewis Hamilton putting the SF-26 through its paces in an early shakedown at their test track.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 23
McLaren awarded $12M in lawsuit vs. IndyCar champ Alex Palou

McLaren awarded $12M in lawsuit vs. IndyCar champ Alex Palou

McLaren Racing and Arrow McLaren were awarded more than $12 million in damages on Friday after a court in London determined four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou was in breach of contract.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 23
Williams to miss F1 preseason test with 2026 car not ready

Williams to miss F1 preseason test with 2026 car not ready

British racing team Williams will not take part in the Formula 1 preseason test next week in Barcelona because of a delay in readying its new cars. After skipping the event at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the next opportunity to test the car will come Feb.

Formula One News / HITC / January 23
Lando Norris reveals how he really feels about Oscar Piastri with Lewis Hamilton comparison

Lando Norris reveals how he really feels about Oscar Piastri with Lewis Hamilton comparison

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are gearing up for a fourth straight season together at McLaren in 2026. Their partnership came under closer scrutiny during their head-to-head battle for the 2025 F1 title.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Hamilton, Leclerc ‘heavily involved’ in Ferrari SF-26 development

Hamilton, Leclerc ‘heavily involved’ in Ferrari SF-26 development

Scuderia Ferrari have gone almost twenty years without title success, and this is something team principal Fred Vasseur is well aware of. Likewise, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton know the significance of 2026 for Ferrari’s medium-term Championship aspirations.

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Max Verstappen News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Red Bull admit keeping Verstappen beyond 2026 will be difficult

Red Bull admit keeping Verstappen beyond 2026 will be difficult

Max Verstappen’s future was one of last year’s main talking points, with the Dutchman often linked to a Red Bull departure. Specifically, Mercedes were mentioned as a plausible destination for Verstappen in 2026 and beyond.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 22

Mercedes puts new W17 cars to test at Silverstone

Mercedes revealed its 2026 car on Thursday, with team CEO Toto Wolff saying the smaller, narrower and lighter chassis will be up to the challenge for F1's technical shakeups in the upcoming season.

Andrea Stella News / F1 on SI / January 22

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Reveals Papaya Rules Plan For F1 2026

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has indicated that the reigning Formula 1 constructors' champions will continue to implement their Papaya rules this term.

Mattia Binotto News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Binotto: Audi rivals will 'no doubt' be stronger in 2026

Binotto: Audi rivals will 'no doubt' be stronger in 2026

Audi Chief Technical Officer Mattia Binotto insists that, despite ambitious long-term objectives, the German manufacturer must be pragmatic about their chances in 2026.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / Total Apex Sports / January 21
Bortoleto Feels the Weight of Audi’s First Steps Into 2026

Bortoleto Feels the Weight of Audi’s First Steps Into 2026

There are moments in racing when the noise fades, and the reality of what’s happening settles in. That’s what hit Bortoleto and the Audi crew when the 2026 car rolled out for its first run.

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The most dangerous crash in modern racing history

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The most dangerous crash in modern racing history

Formula One has always been a dangerous sport. The 1970’s may be behind us, but the risk of injury is always there, every time a driver enters the car.

Esteban Ocon News / Total Apex Sports / January 20
Inside Haas’ 2026 Opportunity: Ocon’s Confidence Meets Bearman’s Reality Check

Inside Haas’ 2026 Opportunity: Ocon’s Confidence Meets Bearman’s Reality Check

The paint is fresh, the renders are out, and if you listen closely to the talk coming out of the Haas garage, the ambition has never been louder. The American outfit unveiled its 2026 livery on Monday, signaling the start of a new era.

Adrian Newey News / Total Apex Sports / January 19
Aston Martin’s 2026 Reset: Newey, Structure, and Strategic Shifts Signal a Team Poised for Breakthrough

Aston Martin’s 2026 Reset: Newey, Structure, and Strategic Shifts Signal a Team Poised for Breakthrough

Aston Martin Aramco’s Formula 1 operation isn’t simply preparing for the 2026 regulation reset; the Silverstone squad is reshaping itself around a new identity, one that could finally propel it into genuine title contention.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 18
Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

A former Formula 1 driver has expressed interest in one day running a NASCAR road course race. 

Brad Keselowski makes known how much longer he wants to race in NASCAR
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Formula One News / Yardbarker / January 15
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli's ability to adapt could help him take a step forward in 2026

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli's ability to adapt could help him take a step forward in 2026

Is Antonelli in line for a step forward in 2026?

Why Zak Brown has a case to take his Red Bull and Racing Bulls concerns to the FIA
Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities
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Fernando Alonso News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco could benefit from rule changes

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco could benefit from rule changes in 2026

The world of Formula 1 will be different in 2026, thanks to all the new regulations and changes to the car, making it so that any one of the 11 teams can compete.

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities
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