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Toto Wolff’s Plea for Max Verstappen Answered by Major NLS Announcement

Toto Wolff’s Plea for Max Verstappen Answered by Major NLS Announcement

A key Nurburgring endurance race has been moved on the calendar, a decision that follows growing pressure from Mercedes and renewed focus on Max Verstappen’s participation plans.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 26

F1 testing begins - but why all the secrecy?

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson looks ahead to the first F1 test of 2026, which is happening in private in Barcelona.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 25

Team Penske gets 3-peat in Rolex 24 at Daytona

Roger Penske's team won the Rolex 24 at Daytona for a third straight year, becoming the third squad in the 64-year history of the prestigious endurance race to do so.

Christian Horner News / BBC Sport / January 25

Horner part of group interested in Alpine stake

Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner is among a group of investors interested in purchasing a stake in Alpine, the French team confirms.

Fred Vasseur News / HITC / January 25
One target Fred Vasseur must hit to keep his job at Ferrari

One target Fred Vasseur must hit to keep his job at Ferrari

Fred Vasseur is feeling the heat more than ever at Ferrari, with pressure mounting after a winless 2025 season. Poor design decisions and questionable race strategies hurt Ferrari last year, with Charles Leclerc responsible for all seven of their podium finishes.

Isack Hadjar News / HITC / January 25
Laurent Mekies explains what sets Isack Hadjar apart as one of F1’s top drivers

Laurent Mekies explains what sets Isack Hadjar apart as one of F1’s top drivers

Isack Hadjar is the latest F1 driver to be paired up with Max Verstappen at Red Bull, and the Frenchman is already held in high regard by his team boss, Laurent Mekies.

Formula One News / HITC / January 25
Why Lando Norris could have stronger support than Oscar Piastri at McLaren

Why Lando Norris could have stronger support than Oscar Piastri at McLaren

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s fight for the title at McLaren stayed close right up until the end of the season. Norris edged out his teammate by 13 points, although Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finished second overall, leaving Piastri in third place.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 25

Cadillac 'here to do great things', says Perez

Sergio Perez believes Cadillac will be able to "progress extremely quickly" as they prepare to become the 11th team on the F1 grid.

Formula One News / ESPN / January 25

F1 in 2026: What's new, what's gone, what to expect amid rule changes

ESPN guides you through all of F1's changes ahead of testing and the opening race.

Liam Lawson News / Motorsport / January 24

WRC Monte Carlo: Drivers, fans and Liam Lawson enjoy return of Monaco Circuit stage

WRC crews tackled a portion of the F1 Monaco GP circuit for the first time since 2008 The return of World Rally Championship cars tackling Monaco’s famous Grand Prix circuit has proved a hit with drivers who wish the initiative to become a more permanent fixture in the future.

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 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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Logan Sargeant 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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F1: Vasseur outlines Ferrari’s 2026 development strategy
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