Formula One: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Flavio Briatore compares former Formula 1 ‘phenomenon’ to Verstappen, Senna, and Schumacher

Max Verstappen remains one of the most highly regarded drivers in Formula 1, even after losing his four-year grip on the championship title. His reputation hasn’t dipped at all, especially since he finished just two points short of pulling off one of the greatest comebacks in F1 history.

Franco Colapinto News / Motorsport / January 24

Franco Colapinto much more mature, not the child of last year - Flavio Briatore

Alpine boss outlines what he expects from Franco Colapinto in his second F1 season with the team Franco Colapinto is looking “much more mature” ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, according to Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore.

Lewis Hamilton News / HITC / January 24

Ted Kravitz picks up on one early change as Lewis Hamilton takes 2026 Ferrari out for first run

Ferrari took the covers off their 2026 challenger at Fiorano on Friday, with Lewis Hamilton putting the SF-26 through its paces in an early shakedown at their test track.

Pierre Gasly News / Motorsport / January 23

Pierre Gasly responds to backlash over Michael Schumacher tribute Instagram post

Pierre Gasly defended an Instagram post of himself wearing a red Marlboro ski suit on Michael Schumacher's birthday Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has responded to the backlash he received after a recent Instagram post from his skiing holiday over the Christmas break.

Lewis Hamilton 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

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 / Field Level Media / January 23

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 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.

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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

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

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.

Max Verstappen News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

Red Bull admit keeping Verstappen beyond 2026 will be difficult

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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

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Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

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Fernando Alonso News / Yardbarker / January 15

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.

Jack Doohan leaves Alpine F1 team to pursue other opportunities

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