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Russell: Don't look at Merc, Red Bull gap is 'scary'

George Russell is adamant that Red Bull hold an early advantage in Formula 1 2026, claiming their engine advantage is "scary."

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 13

Jenson Button explains why Lando Norris could be “a formidable force” in 2026

The 2009 champion says the regulation reset is the “new challenge” champions crave Jenson Button believes Lando Norris will be returning this season as

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.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / AutoRacing1.com / February 13

Formula 1 News: Bortoleto warns 2026 race starts ‘chaos’ amid turbo concerns

(GMM) Gabriel Bortoleto (pictured) has highlighted fresh concerns about the complexity of Formula 1’s 2026 regulations – this time over the race start procedure.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / February 13

Formula 1 News: Wolff confirms role in Nurburgring date change for Verstappen

(GMM) Toto Wolff (pictured) has confirmed that Mercedes-AMG was involved in rescheduling a Nurburgring Endurance Series (NLS) round to accommodate Max Verstappen’s now-likely return to the Nordschleife in 2026.

Alex Albon News / Motorsport / February 13

Alex Albon's partner Lily Muni He shares details on winter break engagement

Alex Albon’s partner Lily Muni He has revealed more about their romantic Big Sur engagement Alex Albon's partner Lily Muni He has shared details of their romantic engagement during the winter break.

Isack Hadjar News / Motorsport / February 13

Isack Hadjar confident of race wins in F1 2026 aboard impressive Red Bull

The 21-year-old has joined Red Bull for his sophomore F1 campaign and is confident he will not face the same fate as many of his predecessors against Max Verstappen New Red Bull signing Isack Hadjar is confident that he can win races in the 2026 Formula 1 campaign despite the struggles his predecessors faced against Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / February 13

Mercedes is sandbagging amid F1 engine row, Max Verstappen claims

Verstappen believes Mercedes is holding back a significant amount of pace ahead of the 2026 F1 season. According to him, the compression ratio makes a

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Formula One News / Motorsport / February 12

Jenson Button reveals Ross Brawn’s warning about becoming Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate

Jenson Button says joining McLaren as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate after winning the world title gave him the new challenge he craved Former Formula 1 driver Jenson Button has described his time as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate as the new challenge he needed after winning the drivers' championship.

Jack Doohan News / Motorsport / February 12

Jack Doohan reveals racing target for 2026 as he eyes F1 2027 move

The young Aussie completed an ELMS LMP2 test this week Ex-Formula 1 driver Jack Doohan is eyeing a move to the European Le Mans Series for 2026 as he desperately searches for a return to full-time racing.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 12

Toto Wolff reacts to Andrea Kimi Antonelli crashing his rare Mercedes-AMG company car

Toto Wolff joked that Andrea Kimi Antonelli's ego was bruised after he crashed his rare Mercedes-AMG company car days after receiving it Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has joked about Andrea Kimi Antonelli's crash in his new company car, explaining that - thankfully - the only thing that was hurt was the Italian driver's ego.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 12

Major Ferrari Issue Will Be “Detrimental” to Lewis Hamilton’s Season

Lewis Hamilton has conceded that the ongoing quest to find a permanent race engineer at Ferrari will be "detrimental" to the start of the new Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 12

Lando Norris teases Max Verstappen over F1 2026 complaints: "He can retire if he wants"

The McLaren driver doesn't share Verstappen's critical views over the 2026 Formula 1 cars Reigning world champion Lando Norris feels Formula 1 drivers have little to complain about following Max Verstappen's explosive criticism on the new generation of cars.

Max Verstappen News / F1 on SI / February 12

Max Verstappen Launches Astonishing Attack on New F1 Cars

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has launched an astonishing attack on the new-for-2026 cars. An overhaul of the championship's technical regulations has seen cars shrink in dimension and weight, with aerodynamics moved from the underfloor and back onto the top surface of the machinery.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 12

F1 Bahrain Preseason Test 1: Day 2 Results

Charles Leclerc set the headline time on the second day of the first Bahrain Formula 1 preseason test. The Ferrari driver set a best time of 1:34.273s to finish over half a second faster than nearest challenger Lando Norris, the McLaren driver ahead of Haas' Oliver Bearman.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / February 12

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles played down by Alex Brundle after Day 1 of Bahrain testing

Lewis Hamilton has voiced concerns about the next generation of Formula 1 cars that are sure to get the attention of those running the sport. On Wednesday, Hamilton spent the morning session in the SF-26 before handing it over to Charles Leclerc for the afternoon stint.

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.

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.

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 / 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.