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Cadillac F1 add Zhou Guanyu as reserve driver

The Cadillac F1 team confirmed the addition of Zhou Guanyu as its reserve driver ahead of the 2026 season. Guanyu left his role as a reserve driver for Ferrari last week, and his name was almost immediately tied to the same role as Cadillac joins the grid this year.

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Lewis Hamilton’s new-year letter reads like a rallying cry after a tough Ferrari year

The seven-time champion points to “joy, passion and curiosity” as Ferrari prepares for F1’s regulation reset in 2026 Lewis Hamilton has sent an open letter

Toto Wolff News / Motorsport / January 7

Toto Wolff warns Mercedes leadership an "ejection seat" if standards slip

Toto Wolff discusses his leadership of Mercedes Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has opened up about leadership, describing his position as an "ejection seat" if he goes from "great to good".

Formula One News / HITC / January 7

Red Bull’s staff departures could impact Max Verstappen in 2026 despite fresh support

Red Bull heads into 2026 facing a lot of uncertainty, with several new challenges ahead. Red Bull approach the 2026 Formula 1 season facing more unknowns than at any other point in their modern history.

Lewis Hamilton News / ESPN / January 7

Lewis Hamilton 41st birthday: Will this be his last F1 season? What are his, Ferrari's hopes for 2026?

As Lewis Hamilton turns 41, ESPN looks at whether his Formula 1 fortunes will improve in 2026 -- and if this could in fact be the last dance for the seven-time champion.

Ayrton Senna News / HITC / January 6

13-time Grand Prix winner picks between Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher as his F1 GOAT

The Formula 1 debate over the greatest of all time has always come down to two legends. One represents pure talent and charisma, the other relentless precision and dominance.

Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / January 6

Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas battle the heat and spill the truth in "Hot Ones" challenge

Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez took on the "Hot Ones Versus" challenge ahead of their 2026 Cadillac Formula 1 debut Cadillac Formula 1 drivers Valtteri

Formula One News / HITC / January 6

Bernie Ecclestone warns Christian Horner against investing in struggling F1 team

The former F1 chief has offered strategic advice as Horner explores potential ownership options in the paddock. Christian Horner is preparing for a return to Formula 1 following the end of his two-decade tenure at Red Bull last summer.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / January 6

Sergio Perez recalls how one Red Bull mistake briefly put him ahead of Max Verstappen

Sergio Perez’s time at Red Bull was tough, with the Mexican driver struggling to live up to expectations alongside Max Verstappen. He made the move from Racing Point in 2021 and, like many before him, found it difficult to match Verstappen in equal machinery.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 6

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The Lewis Hamilton – Nico Rosberg feud

Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were two of racing’s best friends, but in their pursuit of greatness, that friendship developed into a bitter rivalry. One went on to become one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, while the other is currently a commentator.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 6

Gilles Villeneuve: Ferrari’s fearless Canadian icon

Formula One has historically been regarded as a predominantly European-centric sport. This makes the legacy of racing driver Gilles Villeneuve all the more remarkable.

Formula One News / HITC / January 6

Franco Colapinto reveals what Max Verstappen privately said about his Argentine F1 fans

Franco Colapinto has been one of the more popular drivers on the Formula 1 grid since he arrived in 2024, especially back home. Colapinto’s Williams debut at Monza gave F1 a boost in Argentina, which hadn’t had a driver on the grid since Gaston Mazzacane in 2001.

Formula One News / HITC / January 6

Fred Vasseur identifies top priority as Ferrari fear Charles Leclerc exit

The Ferrari team principal is focused on restoring Leclerc’s belief in the Scuderia as uncertainty builds around the Monegasque’s long-term commitment.

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Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 6

Lewis Hamilton could walk away from Ferrari over one key decision

2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Lewis Hamilton, who will be under pressure to prove that he still has something left in the tank. After finishing 86 points behind Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc in 2025, Lewis Hamilton will look to get back on track when the new season gets underway in Australia this March.

Zhou Guanyu News / Motorsport / January 6

Why moving to Cadillac F1 feels like going home for Zhou Guanyu

Zhou Guanyu says joining Cadillac as a reserve driver for 2026 feels like "rejoining family" Zhou Guanyu has described his move to Cadillac F1 as a reserve driver in 2026 as "rejoining family", ruining with his former Sauber team-mate Valtteri Bottas and his long-time manager Graeme Lowdon.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / January 6

Sergio Perez: 'If I was faster than Max Verstappen, it was a problem' at Red Bull

Sergio Perez says Red Bull's car was increasingly developed around Max Verstappen Sergio Perez has reflected on his time at Red Bull and the difficulties of driving alongside four-time champion Max Verstappen.

Formula One News / HITC / January 5

Adrian Newey highlighted how Lewis Hamilton could thrive under Formula 1’s 2026 reset

Fred Vasseur has been consistent in how he has talked about Lewis Hamilton’s struggles, using the same explanation time and again. When Hamilton made the move to Ferrari, it looked like an ideal situation.

Formula One News / Yardbarker / January 5

Cadillac continues to add experience to driver lineup with Guanyu

Cadillac continues to add experience to its driver lineup with Zhou Guanyu

Cadillac, a new entry for this upcoming season, hopes to become the first team since Brawn GP (2009) to win the Constructors’ Championship in its first season in Formula 1.

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Oscar Piastri News / Total Apex Sports / January 3

The Gamble That Paid Off: Piastri Looks Back on the Alpine Saga

It is easy to look at the paddock today and see a seasoned winner, but the road to the grid wasn’t exactly a straight shot for the Australian ace. Sitting

Adrian Newey News / Total Apex Sports / January 3

The Red Bull RB17: Newey’s Final Bull Before the Aston Era

If you thought Red Bull was just about dominating the Formula 1 grid or selling energy drinks, think again. The team has finally pulled the covers off the RB17, their first-ever hypercar, and it is a certified monster.

Christian Horner News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

Christian Horner: F1 comeback with Alpine increasingly likely

Christian Horner is understood to be in advanced negotiations with Alpine over purchasing a stake in the team, leading a business consortium. The 52-year-old is working to capitalise on perhaps his best opportunity to make a return to Formula 1.

Jack Doohan News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

Jack Doohan: Toyota support could revive chances of F1 return

Jack Doohan was the first casualty in last year’s driver market, losing his Alpine seat to Franco Colapinto after the Miami GP. Despite lingering hopes of a second stint at the French squad, it soon became clear that Doohan was not part of the team’s future plans.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 2