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McLaren awarded $12M in lawsuit vs. IndyCar champ Alex Palou

McLaren awarded $12M in lawsuit vs. IndyCar champ Alex Palou

McLaren Racing and Arrow McLaren were awarded more than $12 million in damages on Friday after a court in London determined four-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou was in breach of contract.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 23

Lewis Hamilton Reveals 'Fascinating Challenge' Ahead of New F1 Season

Lewis Hamilton has revealed the "fascinating challenge" he has faced heading into the new Formula 1 season. The seven-time F1 world champion enters the

Formula One News / Motorsport / January 23

Martin Brundle suggests Lewis Hamilton needed an engineer swap earlier: "something needed to change"

Martin Brundle says he is surprised Ferrari didn't change Lewis Hamilton's race engineer sooner Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle claimed he was "surprised" that Lewis Hamilton had not changed his race engineer sooner.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 23
Williams to miss F1 preseason test with 2026 car not ready

Williams to miss F1 preseason test with 2026 car not ready

British racing team Williams will not take part in the Formula 1 preseason test next week in Barcelona because of a delay in readying its new cars. After skipping the event at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, the next opportunity to test the car will come Feb.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 23

Why is F1 testing in January and why is nobody there? Barcelona test explained

A Formula 1 test in January, in the middle of winter, behind closed doors and with no media or fans in sight? ESPN fills you in on all you need to know ahead of Barcelona testing.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 23

Williams to miss first test because of car delays

Williams will miss next week's first pre-season test in Barcelona following delays completing their new car.

Lewis Hamilton News / ESPN / January 23

Ferrari deny breakdown as Hamilton drives new car

Lewis Hamilton has completed the first laps in Ferrari's new 2026 Formula 1 car at the team's test track, Fiorano.

Formula One News / HITC / January 23
Lando Norris reveals how he really feels about Oscar Piastri with Lewis Hamilton comparison

Lando Norris reveals how he really feels about Oscar Piastri with Lewis Hamilton comparison

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are gearing up for a fourth straight season together at McLaren in 2026. Their partnership came under closer scrutiny during their head-to-head battle for the 2025 F1 title.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 23

Williams to miss testing after delays with new car

Williams will not participate in the opening test of the 2026 F1 season in Spain next week after hitting delays with its new car.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 23

Alpine hail 'new chapter' after launching 2026 car

Alpine have hailed a "new chapter" after launching its 2026 car, aimed at lifting the team up from the bottom from the standings.

Adrian Newey News / HITC / January 23
Adrian Newey told Honda are out of time to finish Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 engine

Adrian Newey told Honda are out of time to finish Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 engine

Honda have already signalled that they are behind schedule in developing their 2026 engine, casting doubt on Aston Martin’s hopes of a strong start to the new Formula 1 era.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Hamilton, Leclerc ‘heavily involved’ in Ferrari SF-26 development

Hamilton, Leclerc ‘heavily involved’ in Ferrari SF-26 development

Scuderia Ferrari have gone almost twenty years without title success, and this is something team principal Fred Vasseur is well aware of. Likewise, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton know the significance of 2026 for Ferrari’s medium-term Championship aspirations.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 23

Ferrari reveal new-look car for Hamilton, Leclerc

Ferrari have revealed the car they hope will propel them to the front of the Formula 1 2026 grid for the new regulations and end their championship drought.

Max Verstappen News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
Red Bull admit keeping Verstappen beyond 2026 will be difficult

Red Bull admit keeping Verstappen beyond 2026 will be difficult

Max Verstappen’s future was one of last year’s main talking points, with the Dutchman often linked to a Red Bull departure. Specifically, Mercedes were mentioned as a plausible destination for Verstappen in 2026 and beyond.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 22
The three Formula 1 teams who nearly signed Lewis Hamilton including Red Bull

The three Formula 1 teams who nearly signed Lewis Hamilton including Red Bull

Lewis Hamilton is the most successful driver in the history of Formula 1, so there are bound to be team bosses who are kicking themselves after failing to sign the Englishman.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 22

Mercedes puts new W17 cars to test at Silverstone

Mercedes revealed its 2026 car on Thursday, with team CEO Toto Wolff saying the smaller, narrower and lighter chassis will be up to the challenge for F1's technical shakeups in the upcoming season.

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Max Verstappen News / HITC / January 22
How much Max Verstappen’s first road car cost having already made his F1 debut

How much Max Verstappen’s first road car cost having already made his F1 debut

Max Verstappen has driven his fair share of cars across his Formula 1 career, and he even drove one of them before passing his driving test. The Dutchman burst onto the grid in 2015 with Toro Rosso, aged just 17.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 22
Martin Brundle Delivers 'Surprise' View On Key Lewis Hamilton Change

Martin Brundle Delivers 'Surprise' View On Key Lewis Hamilton Change

Former Formula 1 driver-turned-pundit Martin Brundle has revealed his 'surprise' over a key move made by Ferrari over the winter. The Scuderia will enter the new technical regulatory era in 2026, hoping to improve upon a disappointing 2025 campaign that saw it winless across the 24-race calendar - Charles Leclerc securing the only pole position.

Andrea Stella News / F1 on SI / January 22

McLaren Boss Andrea Stella Reveals Papaya Rules Plan For F1 2026

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has indicated that the reigning Formula 1 constructors' champions will continue to implement their Papaya rules this term.

Mattia Binotto News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Binotto: Audi rivals will 'no doubt' be stronger in 2026

Binotto: Audi rivals will 'no doubt' be stronger in 2026

Audi Chief Technical Officer Mattia Binotto insists that, despite ambitious long-term objectives, the German manufacturer must be pragmatic about their chances in 2026.

Gabriel Bortoleto News / Total Apex Sports / January 21
Bortoleto Feels the Weight of Audi’s First Steps Into 2026

Bortoleto Feels the Weight of Audi’s First Steps Into 2026

There are moments in racing when the noise fades, and the reality of what’s happening settles in. That’s what hit Bortoleto and the Audi crew when the 2026 car rolled out for its first run.

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The most dangerous crash in modern racing history

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: The most dangerous crash in modern racing history

Formula One has always been a dangerous sport. The 1970’s may be behind us, but the risk of injury is always there, every time a driver enters the car.

Esteban Ocon News / Total Apex Sports / January 20
Inside Haas’ 2026 Opportunity: Ocon’s Confidence Meets Bearman’s Reality Check

Inside Haas’ 2026 Opportunity: Ocon’s Confidence Meets Bearman’s Reality Check

The paint is fresh, the renders are out, and if you listen closely to the talk coming out of the Haas garage, the ambition has never been louder. The American outfit unveiled its 2026 livery on Monday, signaling the start of a new era.

Adrian Newey News / Total Apex Sports / January 19
Aston Martin’s 2026 Reset: Newey, Structure, and Strategic Shifts Signal a Team Poised for Breakthrough

Aston Martin’s 2026 Reset: Newey, Structure, and Strategic Shifts Signal a Team Poised for Breakthrough

Aston Martin Aramco’s Formula 1 operation isn’t simply preparing for the 2026 regulation reset; the Silverstone squad is reshaping itself around a new identity, one that could finally propel it into genuine title contention.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 18
Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

Former F1 driver expresses interest in future NASCAR start

A former Formula 1 driver has expressed interest in one day running a NASCAR road course race. 

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Formula One News / Yardbarker / January 15
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli's ability to adapt could help him take a step forward in 2026

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli's ability to adapt could help him take a step forward in 2026

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Fernando Alonso News / Yardbarker / January 15
Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco could benefit from rule changes

Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Aramco could benefit from rule changes in 2026

The world of Formula 1 will be different in 2026, thanks to all the new regulations and changes to the car, making it so that any one of the 11 teams can compete.

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