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Fernando Alonso mounts pressure on Aston Martin ahead of the 2026 F1 season

Fernando Alonso will be keeping a close eye on the state of Aston Martin’s 2026 car after what has been a worrying start to pre-season testing in Bahrain.

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Oscar Piastri denies McLaren 'sabotage' claims after Australian parliament discussion

Oscar Piastri has rejected claims that McLaren sabotaged his 2025 title bid, insisting there were “no bad intentions” and saying the team has learned its

Formula One News / HITC / February 17

David Coulthard believes Lewis Hamilton is now ‘half a tenth’ slower after 2026 Bahrain testing

As the new Formula 1 season approaches, David Coulthard has voiced his concerns about how Lewis Hamilton is settling into life at Ferrari. After a difficult year for both Ferrari and Hamilton, much of the focus heading into this season is on whether they can get things back on track.

Formula One News / ESPN / February 17

F1 drivers wary of new 'strategic' overtaking

Charles Leclerc is among a growing number of Formula 1 drivers who have raised concerns about a lack of overtaking under the sport's new regulations.

Liam Lawson News / HITC / February 17

Liam Lawson showing off ‘very distinctive’ advantage that could make a difference in 2026 season

While Red Bull were getting praise for how well their new power unit performed, things weren’t as consistent down at the other end of the pit lane for Racing Bulls.

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 / Motorsport / February 16

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.

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.

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

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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 / 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.

Formula One 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.

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.

Lando Norris News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Lando Norris Pushes Back on Early Comparisons After Barcelona Shakedown

Lando Norris isn’t interested in drawing conclusions from a single shakedown, even as McLaren’s early numbers from Barcelona put them behind their main rivals.

Adrian Newey News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

The Newey Effect: Why the Aston Martin AMR26 Has the Paddock Talking

When Aston Martin arrived in Barcelona for its first 2026 shakedown, the AMR26 immediately drew attention. Teams typically keep early‑season cars hidden behind screens or release heavily simplified launch versions, but Aston Martin rolled out a chassis that was clearly the real thing.

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.