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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.

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Pierre Gasly reveals the "make-or-break" season that defined his career

Pierre Gasly has reflected on the intense pressure of his 2013 Formula Renault 2.0 title fight Pierre Gasly described the 2013 Formula Renault 2.0 season as the most pressure he has ever felt in his life.

Toto Wolff News / AutoRacing1.com / January 12

Formula 1 News: Wolff ends Mercedes F1 side projects amid title drought

(GMM) Toto Wolff (pictured) says Mercedes is shutting down its diversification experiments and returning to a single-minded focus on Formula 1, as the team prepares for a decisive reset under … Read More

Adrian Newey News / HITC / January 12

How Adrian Newey is forcing Aston Martin to fix ‘weak’ resources ahead of 2026 F1 season

Adrian Newey is reportedly pushing Aston Martin to address their ‘weak’ simulator ahead of the 2026 F1 season. Aston Martin have been forced to overhaul

Pierre Gasly News / Motorsport / January 11

Pierre Gasly reveals the goodbye he regrets most before Anthoine Hubert’s fatal crash

Pierre Gasly has reflected on his close friendship with the late Anthoine Hubert and how he has learned to live with grief since Hubert's fatal 2019 crash Pierre Gasly has opened up about his friendship with Anthoine Hubert and how he has dealt with grief since his death in 2019.

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 11

McLaren confirms Lando Norris won't follow Mika Hakkinen's Woking celebration tradition

McLaren has confirmed that 2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris will not hold a celebration event in Woking 2025 Formula 1 champion Lando Norris will not take part in any celebration events near McLaren's headquarters in Woking.

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.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / January 11

Red Bull to focus on one upgrade to help Max Verstappen in 2026 F1 season

Red Bull is already setting the foundations for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with a single technical focus aimed at keeping Max Verstappen on top. The team believes that refining their aerodynamic efficiency will be the key to staying ahead of their rivals when the new engine era begins.

Sebastien Buemi News / Motorsport / January 11

Sebastien Buemi rues mistake which cost Formula E Mexico win

The Envision driver finished 17th in the Formula E Mexico City E-Prix, despite starting on pole Sebastien Buemi reckons he should have “accepted P2” at the start of the Mexico City E-Prix, rather than utilising the defensive driving which cost him victory at the Formula E event.

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.

Lando Norris News / F1 on SI / January 10

Lando Norris Reveals Which F1 Driver He Wants To Battle More In 2026

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has highlighted the driver on the grid he wants to "race a bit more with" heading into the 2026 season.

Pierre Gasly News / HITC / January 10

Pierre Gasly believes it could be 10 years before his relationship with one F1 rival is repaired

Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has shared an update on his relationship with Esteban Ocon, speaking about their past issues and how things stand today during a recent appearance on Formula 1’s Off The Grid series.

Charles Leclerc News / Athlon Sports / January 10

F1 WAGs React to Charles Leclerc’s Brother’s Personal Announcement

Charles Leclerc’s older brother, Lorenzo Leclerc, and his wife, Charlotte, set social media alight after revealing they are expecting their first child together.

Formula One News / HITC / January 9

Honda engineer spotted a shift in Liam Lawson’s data during Max Verstappen battle

Liam Lawson’s 2025 campaign was far from straightforward. He started the year as Max Verstappen’s teammate at Red Bull, but lasted just two rounds before being moved back to Racing Bulls, where he eventually found his footing.

Christian Horner News / HITC / January 9

Christian Horner’s return to F1 could be delayed as Alpine documents reveal legal hurdle

Christian Horner is reportedly eyeing a comeback to Formula 1, but his preferred path might take him a little longer than he had hoped. Christian Horner’s route back to Formula 1 could be held up by legal obstacles buried in Alpine F1’s company paperwork.

Helmut Marko News / HITC / January 9

Red Bull engineer says one of Helmut Marko’s departures still deserves a place on the F1 Grid

During his time at Red Bull, Helmut Marko built a reputation as one of the most unforgiving decision-makers in Formula 1. That reputation was never more evident than in his final season with the team.

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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.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 6

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The Lewis Hamilton – Nico Rosberg feud

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were two of racing’s best friends, but in their pursuit of greatness, that friendship developed into a bitter rivalry. One went on to become one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, while the other is currently a commentator.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 6

Gilles Villeneuve: Ferrari’s fearless Canadian icon

Formula One has historically been regarded as a predominantly European-centric sport. This makes the legacy of racing driver Gilles Villeneuve all the more remarkable.

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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Oscar Piastri News / Total Apex Sports / January 3