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Piero Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton share the same concerns about the 2026 F1 regulation changes

Lewis Hamilton has voiced concerns that Formula 1’s new regulations are overly complicated, a sentiment shared by Piero Ferrari, the son of team founder Enzo Ferrari.

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F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc pips Lando Norris on morning of day four

The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s to top Wednesday morning's running in Bahrain for pre-season testing of F1 2026 Charles Leclerc kicked off the final week of pre-season testing for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign by going fastest in Bahrain, as the top teams asserted their dominance over the midfield.

Fred Vasseur News / Motorsport / February 18

Why early-season upgrades will be relentless in 2026, according to Fred Vasseur

Fred Vasseur believes the start of the 2026 F1 season will see a flurry of rapid upgrades from most teams during Bahrain testing and into Melbourne as development rates spike early on Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has predicted a high rate of development in the early stages of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / February 18

Formula 1 News: Schumacher links Piastri changes to Webber tensions

(GMM) Ralf Schumacher believes Oscar Piastri’s (pictured) evolving management structure may reflect tensions behind the scenes at McLaren last season. Speaking on Sky Deutschland, Schumacher suggested it had been important … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / February 18

Formula 1 News: Vettel urges patience as F1’s 2026 ‘DNA’ debate grows

(GMM) Sebastian Vettel (pictured) has called for calm as criticism of Formula 1’s new 2026 cars intensifies – but admits the sport must not “lose sight” of its identity.

Jack Doohan News / HITC / February 18

Jack Doohan notices Racing Bulls braking problem while watching F1 testing in Bahrain

Jack Doohan is feeling positive about the new Formula 1 season after moving from Alpine to Haas during the off-season. Alpine gave Jack Doohan just half a dozen races to prove himself last year before he was replaced by Franco Colapinto.

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / February 18

Oscar Piastri reveals what's "tough to manage" with F1 2026 cars

Drivers adapting to the significantly different 2026 F1 regulations has been a major talking point during pre-season Oscar Piastri has pinpointed an area that’s tough to manage with the new-for-2026 Formula 1 cars - claiming it’s the “crazy amount of power” they have on corner exit.

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 18

David Coulthard shocked Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari "alone" as he points to key F1 relationship

David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari without bringing trusted personnel with him Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton did not bring any personnel from Mercedes to Ferrari, as he noted the importance of a race engineer.

Adrian Newey News / HITC / February 18

Aston Martin staff reportedly underwhelmed by Adrian Newey’s first car design

Spanish F1 commentator Antonio Lobato believes Aston Martin had higher expectations for Adrian Newey’s first car design. The last time he made a switch was nearly 20 years ago.

Jenson Button News / HITC / February 18

Jenson Button reveals whether F1 world champions get to keep the iconic trophy

Jenson Button won his one and only Formula 1 world championship in remarkable circumstances in 2009. Button and his Brawn-GP team barely made it onto the grid after forerunners Honda withdrew from F1 at the end of 2008.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / February 17

Episode 7: Shooting for the Stars

The Cadillac car build begins. Kimi Antonelli and Ollie Bearman get ready for 2026.

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.

Jenson Button News / HITC / February 17

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.

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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?

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 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

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.

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.

Lewis Hamilton 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.