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Jenson Button reveals the ‘awesome’ paddock privilege that only F1 world champions receive

Jenson Button reveals the ‘awesome’ paddock privilege that only F1 world champions receive

Winning a Formula 1 world title puts you into a highly exclusive club that only 35 people in the world have membership to. As well as your name in the history books, Jenson Button has revealed another ‘awesome’ perk of being a title-winner.

Fernando Alonso 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 / BBC Sport / February 17

What is sandbagging in F1?

Our Ask Me Anything team explain what sandbagging means in Formula 1.

Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / February 17

How Charles Leclerc is finding fun in F1’s 2026 “chaos”

Leclerc openly admits the 2026 F1 cars aren’t the most fun he’s driven, but he’s finding pleasure in the new challenge Charles Leclerc says he’s ‘finding the fun in a different way’ with Formula 1’s 2026-spec machinery.

Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / February 17

Graeme Lowdon praises instant impact of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez in F1 pre-season testing

Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon says signing experienced drivers Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez is already paying off Cadillac Formula 1 team

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / February 17
2026 Haas Team Profile: Can Bearman take the next step?

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.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / February 17
Lewis Hamilton sends powerful message to Jamaican bobsleigh team at 2026 Winter Olympics

Lewis Hamilton sends powerful message to Jamaican bobsleigh team at 2026 Winter Olympics

Lewis Hamilton has sent a heartfelt message to the Jamaican bobsleigh team on social media. The Jamaicans rose to fame at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, despite finishing outside the medal places.

Formula One News / HITC / February 17
Isack Hadjar picks up Max Verstappen’s high-rev energy trick during Bahrain testing

Isack Hadjar picks up Max Verstappen’s high-rev energy trick during Bahrain testing

Red Bull Racing have emerged as an early frontrunner in the 2026 season, looking strong in the opening pre-season test in Bahrain. For years, that’s meant teams have had to put their focus squarely on Max Verstappen, and it’s easy to see why.

Pierre Gasly News / Motorsport / February 17

Pierre Gasly: ‘Turn your TV on for the start in Australia – it might be memorable’

Gasly won’t be surprised if the start of the Australian Grand Prix is somewhat chaotic “I advise you to be seating with your TV on in Australia, because it could be one that everybody remembers.” If he weren’t going to be on the grid himself, Pierre Gasly would eagerly watch the start of Formula 1’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso News / HITC / February 17
Fernando Alonso mounts pressure on Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 F1 season

Fernando Alonso mounts pressure on Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 F1 season

Fernando Alonso will be keeping a close eye on the state of Aston Martin’s 2026 car after what has been a worrying start to pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / February 17

Oscar Piastri denies McLaren 'sabotage' claims after Australian parliament discussion

Oscar Piastri has rejected claims that McLaren sabotaged his 2025 title bid, insisting there were “no bad intentions” and saying the team has learned its

Formula One News / HITC / February 17
David Coulthard believes Lewis Hamilton is now ‘half a tenth’ slower after 2026 Bahrain testing

David Coulthard believes Lewis Hamilton is now ‘half a tenth’ slower after 2026 Bahrain testing

As the new Formula 1 season approaches, David Coulthard has voiced his concerns about how Lewis Hamilton is settling into life at Ferrari. After a difficult year for both Ferrari and Hamilton, much of the focus heading into this season is on whether they can get things back on track.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 17

F1 drivers wary of new 'strategic' overtaking

Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport's new regulations.

Liam Lawson News / HITC / February 17
Liam Lawson showing off ‘very distinctive’ advantage that could make a difference in 2026 season

Liam Lawson showing off ‘very distinctive’ advantage that could make a difference in 2026 season

While Red Bull were getting praise for how well their new power unit performed, things weren’t as consistent down at the other end of the pit lane for Racing Bulls.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 16
Barcelona stays in F1 race rotation with extension through 2032

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.

Lewis Hamilton News / Motorsport / February 16

Rob Smedley on Lewis Hamilton's race engineer swap and the habit that "pains" him

Rob Smedley says a key trait of a top race engineer is having immediate answers for the driver Rob Smedley has called out one race engineer trait that "pains" him as he analysed Lewis Hamilton's race engineer swap at Ferrari.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 16

Fred Vasseur shuts down Lewis Hamilton engineer questions: "Never about the individuals"

With Riccardo Adami set to move into another role, Carlo Santi will step in temporarily Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has played down the impending change of Lewis Hamilton's race engineer, insisting that such a switch isn't of massive effect to the driver.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / February 15
Lewis Hamilton Delivers Fastest Run Of Any F1 Driver Recorded In Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton Delivers Fastest Run Of Any F1 Driver Recorded In Bahrain

The engines have barely cooled in Bahrain, but the F1 paddock is already buzzing. The first extended look at the 2026 regulations has given us plenty to chew on, but one narrative is drowning out the rest: Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari look fast.

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.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / February 14
Mercedes driver George Russell makes a costly admission 

Mercedes driver George Russell makes a costly admission 

Russell finished fourth in the World Drivers’ Championship (319 points) and won two races in 2025.

Andrea Stella News / F1 on SI / February 13
McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Makes Desperate Plea Over Alarming F1 Safety Fear

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Makes Desperate Plea Over Alarming F1 Safety Fear

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has delivered an impassioned plea for fixes to eradicate significant safety fears in Formula 1 ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Lance Stroll News / F1 on SI / February 13

Lance Stroll Reveals Aston Martin Have a Huge Deficit to Overcome

While Williams' testing absence was the main news coming out of Formula One in January, the Grove-based team was far from the only team having problems on the grid.

Toto Wolff News / Last Word On Sports / February 11
Toto Wolff: Red Bull gaining 'a second per lap' on the straights

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

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.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / February 10
Report: F1 driver Kimi Antonelli unhurt in car accident

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

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.

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