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Why Max Verstappen turned down Mercedes and joined Red Bull for his debut Formula 1 season

Why Max Verstappen turned down Mercedes and joined Red Bull for his debut Formula 1 season

Max Verstappen became F1’s youngest driver in history when he signed with Red Bull in 2015, turning down a move to Mercedes. The Dutchman was on the radar of several F1 teams during his junior career.

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.

Martin Brundle News / ESPN / January 22

Brundle on Hamilton engineer: It had to change

Martin Brundle has backed Ferrari's decision to change Lewis Hamilton's race engineer, saying "something needed to change."

Formula One News / HITC / January 22
Why McLaren were told that replacing Daniel Ricciardo with Oscar Piastri was a mistake

Why McLaren were told that replacing Daniel Ricciardo with Oscar Piastri was a mistake

Oscar Piastri is gearing up for another Formula 1 season, but this time, he’s the only Aussie on the grid. Jack Doohan lost his Alpine seat after just six rounds of the 2025 season and hasn’t found a way back in.

Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / January 22

Formula 1 News: Verstappen is the best Formula 1 driver we have ever seen – Wheatley

(GMM) Speculation over Max Verstappen’s (pictured) future has flared up again, with renewed talk of Mercedes interest and fresh debate about how open the four-time world champion really is to … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / January 22

Formula 1 News: Binotto fuels Alonso 2026 title talk

(GMM) Mattia Binotto has added weight to the increasingly viral prediction that Fernando Alonso (pictured) could be a genuine contender for the 2026 world championship.

Nico Hulkenberg News / AutoRacing1.com / January 22

Formula 1 News: Hulkenberg open to racing beyond 40 on Audi’s long road

(GMM) Nico Hulkenberg (pictured) says he has no plans to retire anytime soon, despite Audi openly stating that full competitiveness may not arrive until the end of the decade.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 22

Explained: F1's driver contracts, and potential moves in 2026

Driver contracts are a never-ending talking point across any given Formula 1 year -- this is how the grid stacks up for the forseeable future.

Helmut Marko News / AutoRacing1.com / January 22

Formula 1 News: Marko hits back after Perez slams Red Bull

(GMM) Helmut Marko has pushed back against Sergio Perez after the Mexican driver publicly criticized Red Bull’s internal culture ahead of his Formula 1 return with Cadillac.

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.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 22

Mercedes reveal new F1 car, major Microsoft deal

Mercedes has become the latest team to reveal images of its 2026 Formula 1 car ahead of next week's opening preseason test at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 22

Mercedes reveal F1 car for new 2026 rules

Mercedes reveal the car they hope will return them to the front of Formula 1 in the sport's new rules era.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / January 21

Lando Norris shares 2026 F1 target in defiant message after 2025 championship title

Lando Norris says his aim for 2026 is to defend his Formula 1 drivers' title with McLaren Lando Norris has confirmed that his goal is to secure a back-to-back Formula 1 drivers' championship title in 2026, after winning his first in 2025.

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / January 21

Isack Hadjar predicts fighting for the F1 title as Red Bull resets for 2026

Isack Hadjar shares his bold prediction for the 2026 F1 season at the Autosport Awards Isack Hadjar, who has joined Red Bull for 2026, has shared a bold prediction for the upcoming season.

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Carlos Sainz once predicted which Formula 1 driver could run the fastest 10k

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Formula 1 may be a machine-powered sport, but the drivers are still extremely fit. They have to cope with extreme G-forces during the races, which puts a huge emphasis on the strength of their necks.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 21
Cadillac F1 boss: 'Nobody knows' who will be competitive in '26

Cadillac F1 boss: 'Nobody knows' who will be competitive in '26

Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon doesn't know what to expect when the American outfit makes its debut at the Australian Grand Prix in March -- but said any team that projects to know what lies ahead in 2026 is "just making it up." Cadillac is joining as the 11th team for an F1 season that will bring a new wave of regulations.

Bernie Ecclestone News / HITC / January 21
The American F1 team Bernie Ecclestone ‘knocked on the head’ before they ever reached the grid

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Formula 1 has grown a tremendous amount in the North American market over the last decade, and there’s still a long way to go. In 2026, for the first time in history, the championship will boast two teams from the United States (even though they have bases in the UK), which signals the strength of the market.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 21
Lewis Hamilton ‘still chasing’ his Mercedes form, say Ferrari insiders

Lewis Hamilton ‘still chasing’ his Mercedes form, say Ferrari insiders

Ralf Schumacher has revealed that he’s been hearing from Ferrari staff about how Lewis Hamilton is approaching his time at Maranello ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 20
Ferrari’s Diella Dilemma: Why Lewis Hamilton’s Race Engineer change came too late

Ferrari’s Diella Dilemma: Why Lewis Hamilton’s Race Engineer change came too late

In classic Ferrari fashion, they have put themselves into a bind once again. After a dreadful season for Lewis Hamilton, caused in part by poor communication with his race engineer Riccardo Adami, the team decided to move him to a new role in the team last week.

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 / Last Word On Sports / January 20
Ocon: Drivers 'need to learn everything again' with 2026 cars

Ocon: Drivers 'need to learn everything again' with 2026 cars

Esteban Ocon will look to bounce back in 2026 after a difficult first year at Haas. To be clear, the Frenchman secured some solid results last year in the VF-25 – especially in the earlier rounds.

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. 

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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

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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
F1: Vasseur outlines Ferrari’s 2026 development strategy
F1: Red Bull will take different approach to rivals in 2026 testing
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Jack Doohan News / Field Level Media / January 13
Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

Australian driver Jack Doohan has left the Alpine Formula 1 team to pursue other career opportunities, the team announced Tuesday. Alpine dropped Doohan from its racing lineup eight months ago, replacing him with Franco Colapinto six races into the 2025 F1 campaign.

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