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Max Verstappen says F1 career closer to ending after 2026 rule changes

Max Verstappen has hinted that he’s thinking about the finish line of his Formula 1 career, with the sport heading into one of its biggest overhauls in recent memory.

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Ollie Bearman warns Chinese sprint race is "optimistic" as F1 grid adjusts to new rules

Oliver Bearman and Haas boss Ayao Komatsu say the Chinese sprint race will be a “huge challenge” under F1’s new 2026 rules Haas Formula 1 driver Oliver Bearman has labelled the Chinese sprint race as "optimistic" as the drivers and teams work to adjust to the new 2026 regulations.

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / February 19

Carlos Sainz: Williams has recovered lost Barcelona time, but FW48 still has “quite a few” limits

Carlos Sainz says Williams has made up for the mileage lost by missing the Barcelona shakedown, but admits the FW48 still needs set-up and performance

Formula One News / ESPN / February 19

Norris now agrees with Verstappen: 'Not purest F1'

Lando Norris has said his comments about Max Verstappen and the new Formula 1 rules were "to see the reaction of everyone" and that he in fact shares the four-time world champion's negative outlook on the 2026 cars.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 19

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain testing

Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to 1:32.803.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 19

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes narrowly outpaces McLaren, as Aston Martin struggles again

Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri set the first 1m32s lap times in F1’s 2026 Bahrain pre-season test, as Aston Martin suffered further hardship Kimi Antonelli went quickest on the penultimate day of Formula 1’s pre-season testing in Bahrain on Thursday.

Lando Norris News / Motorsport / February 19

Lando Norris tempers 2026 McLaren title hopes: "We're a little bit off"

Lando Norris says McLaren is unlikely to retain its 2025 long-run pace advantage under Formula 1’s new 2026 rules Lando Norris has tempered expectations for the 2026 Formula 1 season, explaining that McLaren will likely not have the long-run pace advantage that it enjoyed in 2025.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 19

Liam Lawson opens up on the guilt he felt replacing Daniel Ricciardo: "He never said a bad word"

Lawson describes the Zandvoort call-up and the message Ricciardo sent him Liam Lawson has detailed the internal conflict he felt as he was chosen to replace

Toto Wolff News / ESPN / February 19

Wolff hits out at 'bulls---' Mercedes speculation

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has snapped back at "utter bulls---" about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a midseason rule change over the team's engine controversy.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / February 19

Ireland's Dunne signs for Alpine's F1 academy

Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season.

Liam Lawson News / HITC / February 19

Liam Lawson faces difficulties at Racing Bulls as 2026 F1 rules could expose driving flaws

Liam Lawson has been cautioned that the new 2026 Formula 1 cars might bring to light a weakness in his game this season. The Racing Bulls haven’t had a standout pre-season so far, but Arvid Lindblad did manage to put in more laps than anyone else during Wednesday’s morning session.

Helmut Marko News / AutoRacing1.com / February 19

Formula 1 News: F1 should consider ‘flying starts’ says delusional Marko

(GMM) Formula 1’s controversial new start procedure by Dr. Helmut Marko and others is under increasing scrutiny after further confusion during practice runs in Bahrain.

Max Verstappen News / Yardbarker / February 19

Max Verstappen gets brutality honest on his feelings on F1 changes

Formula One in 2026 will look and feel a lot different, and it sounds like one of the sport's stars isn't thrilled with the changes.

Lewis Hamilton has confidence in Ferrari’s car design

Mercedes driver George Russell makes a costly admission

Carlos Alcaraz says if he would like to drive a Formula One car after meeting Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz

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Formula One News / Motorsport / February 19

F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Lando Norris leads Max Verstappen as Ferrari debuts trick rear wing

Lando Norris has set a new fastest lap at Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing, while Ferrari grabbed attention with a rotating rear wing Lando Norris has set a new fastest lap at Formula 1 Bahrain pre-season testing to head Max Verstappen, while Ferrari debuted a trick rear wing before being hit with a mechanical problem.

Formula One News / HITC / February 19

Anthony Davidson thinks Lewis Hamilton is finally starting to feel comfortable at Ferrari

Anthony Davidson has been impressed by the way Lewis Hamilton is handling Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car. Hamilton, who took over for Charles Leclerc during the evening session, put in a solid showing as pre-season testing began.

Lewis Hamilton News / Yardbarker / February 19

Lewis Hamilton has confidence in Ferrari’s car design

After a disappointing start to his run with Ferrari and the 2026 season bringing changes to F1 cars, Hamilton is confident in the car he'll be driving in 2026.

Mercedes driver George Russell makes a costly admission

Carlos Alcaraz says if he would like to drive a Formula One car after meeting Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz

Red Bull brings Formula One buzz back to the Valley

Oscar Piastri News / Total Apex Sports / February 18

Oscar Piastri Tempered McLaren Performance Expectations Before 2026 Australian GP

McLaren has been the top dog in F1 for the past two years. With two straight CC’s and finally winning the constructors with Lando Norris in 2025. But rising Piastri doesn’t seem so confident they’ll be on top heading into the 2026 opening GP.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 18

F1 Bahrain Preseason Test 2: Day 1 Results

The first week of testing around Sakhir was nothing short of drama - whether it was Aston Martin's pace struggles or the fact that all three days had a different session winner.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 17

Fernando Alonso Makes Bold Aston Martin Car Claim Despite Testing Struggles In Bahrain

Aston Martin's pre-season preparation period has probably not gone exactly as they would have liked, but star driver Fernando Alonso thinks they will quickly catch up.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / February 17

2026 Haas Team Profile: Can Bearman take the next step?

Haas is entering its 10th season in F1 and will be attempting to start strong under the new regulations. Both Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon are returning for a 2nd season with the American-based team.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 16

Barcelona stays in F1 race rotation with extension through 2032

Formula 1 will continue to race in Barcelona for another six years after it struck a deal that calls for the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya to alternate hosting with the Belgian Grand Prix.

George Russell News / F1 on SI / February 15

George Russell Reveals the ‘Most Concerning Thing’ for Mercedes After Testing Confusion

2026 could end up being a hectic year for Formula One, with new regulations set to make the Australian Grand Prix a must-watch race, as well as the debut of an 11th team on the grid, Cadillac.

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 / 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.

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

Cadillac’s Super Bowl livery reveal signals F1’s most ambitious American gamble

Last night during the Super Bowl, F1’s newest team, Cadillac revealed its 2026 livery. Unlike basically every other team that released theirs with a social media post or a video, this was a massive statement by the team.