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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.

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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 / BBC Sport / February 16

Barcelona strikes deal to continue hosting F1 races until 2032

Barcelona will continue to host Formula One races until 2032 as it strikes a deal that means it will alternate with the Belgian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 16

Barcelona circuit to remain on F1 calendar

Formula 1 has confirmed an extension of its race contract with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / February 16

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin must "walk before we run" after Bahrain test issues

Alonso says Adrian Newey is “different” because he still leans on driver feedback Coming off what seemed to be a difficult few days of testing for Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso has outlined the sheer scale of the Silverstone team's to-do list as it readies itself for the beginning of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Max Verstappen News / AutoRacing1.com / February 16

Formula 1 News: Formula E boss invites Max Verstappen after ‘steroids’ jibe

(GMM) Formula E chief Jeff Dodds has responded to Max Verstappen’s (pictured) scathing verdict on Formula 1’s new 2026 cars by inviting the quadruple world champion to try an electric … Read More

Sebastian Vettel News / Motorsport / February 16

Sebastian Vettel’s Winter Olympics pass has fans doing a double-take over his headshot

Sebastian Vettel has amused Formula 1 fans after using a Ferrari-era headshot for his Winter Olympics accreditation pass during a visit to the Games in Italy Formula 1 fans spotted that four-time champion Sebastian Vettel used his Ferrari headshot for his Winter Olympics accreditation pass.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / February 16

Formula 1 News: Piastri strengthens inner circle amid Webber reports

(GMM) Australian media headlines suggesting Oscar Piastri (pictured together) has “split” from manager Mark Webber (pictured) appear wide of the mark, with the McLaren driver instead bolstering his support structure … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / February 16

Formula 1 News: Doohan targets ’27 return as Ocon responds to warning

(GMM) Jack Doohan (pictured) says his goal remains a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2027 after securing a reserve role at Haas – just as Esteban Ocon has been put … Read More

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / February 16

Bad start may cost up to seven places in F1 2026 - Oscar Piastri

Race starts will look entirely different in F1 2026 under the new regulations, but not for the better according to team bosses and drivers Oscar Piastri

Lewis Hamilton News / AutoRacing1.com / February 16

Formula 1 News: Vasseur rebukes talk of Hamilton engineer ‘problem’

(GMM) Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur (pictured) has firmly dismissed suggestions Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer situation is destabilizing the team. After Hamilton admitted that not having his long-term replacement for ousted … Read More

Pascal Wehrlein News / Motorsport / February 16

Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists ‘nothing changed’

Wehrlein insists Porsche changed “nothing” on the car even as the team’s results dropped overnight The factory Porsche squad encountered a topsy-turvy Formula E weekend in Jeddah, as a dominant win on Friday was followed by a lacklustre performance in the second race.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / February 15

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.

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / February 14

Mercedes driver George Russell makes a costly admission

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

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / February 14

F1 Legend Makes Historic Lewis Hamilton Prediction for This Season

Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell has issued a bold prediction about Lewis Hamilton’s chances for the 2026 season while also discussing the significant technical changes coming to the sport.

Andrea Stella News / F1 on SI / February 13

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.

Max Verstappen News / HITC / February 13

Honda engineer stunned by Max Verstappen’s ability to mask exhaustion from fans

Max Verstappen’s bond with Honda is well-known throughout the paddock. It goes beyond just race wins – it’s a mutual respect that developed during their time together at Red Bull.

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.

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.

Adrian Newey News / Into The Chicane / February 11

2026 Aston Martin Preview: Will Adrian Newey bring his magic to the new AMR26?

Aston Martin is entering the 2026 season at a transformative moment in its history. With new regulations and a new car under the direction of F1 design legend Adrian Newey, the team hopes to capitalize on the opportunity for performance gains this season.

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.

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.