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Oscar Piastri identifies what he needs to deliver in 2026 after F1 title slip-up

Oscar Piastri feels he took a significant step forward in 2025 by becoming a real contender for the drivers’ title, but the McLaren star admits there are still areas he needs to work on heading into the new season.

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Christian Horner Responds to Red Bull, Mercedes “Cheating Like Animals” Claim

Christian Horner has leapt to the defense of former team, Red Bull, and rivals Mercedes in the ongoing controversy surrounding engine compression ratio tricks in Formula 1.

Sebastian Vettel News / Motorsport / February 6

Sebastian Vettel reveals what he asked himself when F1 pressure started “taking over”

Sebastian Vettel has reflected on how he managed Formula 1's pressure and his own nervousness Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has opened up about how he dealt with the lows of the championship, admitting that there is no single recipe for dealing with pressure.

Formula One News / HITC / February 6

Jack Doohan will like what Ayao Komatsu had to say about Esteban Ocon as he pushes for an F1 return

After just six races into the 2025 F1 season, Jack Doohan was replaced by Franco Colapinto at Alpine and started to fade from the scene soon after. Colapinto’s pointless debut year did little to shift Alpine’s view, and by January, they had cut ties altogether so Doohan could look elsewhere.

Lando Norris News / ESPN / February 6

Norris: Russell 'giddy' about being F1 favourite

Reigning world champion Lando Norris has said his old friend George Russell is "giddy" with excitement at being title favourite for Formula 1's 2026 season.

Esteban Ocon News / AutoRacing1.com / February 6

Formula 1 News: Ocon laughs off rumors as Haas demands more in 2026

(GMM) Esteban Ocon (pictured) has dismissed rumors that he is starting the new Formula 1 season injured, laughing off claims that he was seen on crutches during the Barcelona shakedown … Read More

Formula One News / HITC / February 6

Oscar Piastri just showed that Martin Brundle was always right about McLaren’s papaya rules

Questions about McLaren’s approach during the 2025 F1 season surfaced following pit wall decisions that appeared to favour Lando Norris. Although nothing was ever proven, many people noticed.

Formula One News / HITC / February 6

Christian Horner explains why Daniel Ricciardo never won a title at Red Bull

Daniel Ricciardo claimed eight Grand Prix wins during his Formula 1 career, with seven of those coming while he was racing for Red Bull. Only 10 drivers in the history of the sport have more wins without a title to their name.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 6

F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early

Oliver Bearman is not a fan of F1’s new power units, which require some lift-and-coast Haas driver Oliver Bearman described the energy management needed by 2026 Formula 1 cars as “annoying” and “sad”, with Esteban Ocon explaining the new machinery requires lifting early on straights.

Formula One News / HITC / February 5

Zak Brown says he would ‘love’ to work with Fernando Alonso on one project when he quits F1

Fernando Alonso’s time at McLaren in Formula 1 did not exactly go to plan, but he did find great enjoyment with them in another category. The Spaniard joined the Woking outfit in 2007 after winning his two championships back-to-back with Renault.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Komatsu: 'Nobody is satisfied' with Ocon’s first year at Haas

As the 2024 driver market began to intensify, Esteban Ocon was among the first to make a move. The Frenchman signed a multi-year deal with Ayao Komatsu’s Haas, an agreement that came as his relationship with Alpine began to deteriorate.

Lewis Hamilton News / F1 on SI / February 5

Ferrari Questioned Over Lewis Hamilton Announcement Delay

Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok has questioned Ferrari's handling of the decision to change Lewis Hamilton's race engineer. The Scuderia announced

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / HITC / February 5

Kimi Antonelli earns special licence to take delivery of ‘exclusive’ Mercedes worth over £200k

Formula 1 drivers get to race some of the fastest cars in the world, but away from the track, they possess some of the most exciting vehicles on the planet.

Oscar Piastri News / F1 on SI / February 5

Oscar Piastri Confirms McLaren Changes for 2026 F1 Season

McLaren is set to make tweaks to its 'Papaya rules' for the 2026 Formula 1 season after creating "headaches" last term. The team based in Woking, England, dominated to secure the constructors' championship at the Singapore Grand Prix, before Lando Norris won the drivers' title at the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 5

Zak Brown “would love” Indy 500 reunion with Fernando Alonso

The two-time Formula One World Champion hasn't raced in the Indianapolis 500 since 2020 Fernando Alonso has an open invitation to return to the Indianapolis 500 whenever he’s ready, courtesy of McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.

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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.

Formula One News / HITC / February 5

Daniel Ricciardo picks between Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel after racing alongside both

Daniel Ricciardo is the only driver who has had the opportunity to share a garage with both Max Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, and the eight-time Grand Prix winner once had to choose between them both after being asked who is the better driver over a single lap.