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On YouTubeFormula One News / ESPN / January 26
F1 testing: 2026 era begins under cloud of secrecy 
Formula 1 has completed day one of its highly secretive first day of preseason testing -- a day so secret that even each team's quickest lap times have been hard to come by.
Valtteri Bottas News / Motorsport / January 26
Valtteri Bottas: Cadillac’s first F1 test about "debugging" 2026 cars
F1 is currently at the start of a five-day private test in Barcelona to kick off the 2026 campaign New Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas hinted that problems
Formula One News / ESPN / January 26
Aston Martin confirm F1 testing delay in Barcelona
Aston Martin's readiness for the new Formula 1 season has come under scrutiny after the team confirmed it will not be hitting the racetrack until the latter part of the sport's first preseason test.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / January 26
Kimi Antonelli carries Olympic Torch in Italy before private F1 testing
Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli carried the Olympic Flame in Italy before travelling to Barcelona for private F1 testing Andrea Kimi Antonelli took part in the 48th stage of the Olympic Torch Relay before heading to Barcelona for private Formula 1 testing this week.
Formula One News / ESPN / January 26
2026 F1 livery Power Rankings: Does Red Bull's new look take P1?
Launch season is upon us, which means as F1 teams reveal their 2026 paint schemes, ESPN votes on this year's livery Power Rankings.
Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 26
Charity watchdog opens inquiry into FIA Foundation
The Charity Commission launches an official inquiry into the FIA Foundation road safety charity.
Pierre Gasly News / AutoRacing1.com / January 26
Formula 1 News: Gasly rejects criticism over Schumacher ski jacket post
(GMM) Pierre Gasly has dismissed criticism over a recent social media post showing him skiing in a vintage Michael Schumacher-era jacket, insisting there was no negative intent.
Charles Leclerc News / Motorsport / January 26
Charles Leclerc delivers first verdict on Ferrari SF-26 after Fiorano shakedown
Charles Leclerc said Ferrari's SF-26 shakedown at Fiorano was encouraging with no major issues Charles Leclerc shared his thoughts on the Ferrari SF-26 following the shakedown on Friday 23 January.
Formula One News / ESPN / January 26
F1 testing: Fastest times, most laps, schedule, how to follow, more
Formula 1 2026 is underway -- under a cloud of secrecy with the initial preseason test in Barcelona taking place behind closed doors. Here are the fastest laps so far.
Formula One News / ESPN / January 26
Why McLaren is running an interim livery at testing
McLaren has released the first images of the car Lando Norris will use to defend his Formula 1 title, albeit finished in an interim testing livery.
Formula One News / BBC Sport / January 26
McLaren & Red Bull unveil 2026 cars as testing starts
McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing starts in Spain.
Formula One News / ESPN / January 26
F1 testing, Barcelona: McLaren, Red Bull reveal 2026 cars as preseason begins
Red Bull and McLaren have their 2026 Formula 1 cars as the first day of preseason testing gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain.
Formula One News / Athlon Sports / January 26
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 / Into The Chicane / January 25
Can esports sim racing be a shortcut to F1?
With the rise of esports sim racing since the COVID pandemic, some believe that sim racing could be a direct alternative to the traditional junior ladder pipeline to joining F1.
Fred Vasseur News / HITC / January 25
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
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.
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 / 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.
Max Verstappen News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
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.
Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
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.
Logan Sargeant News / Yardbarker / January 18
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.
Formula One News / Yardbarker / January 15
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli's ability to adapt could help him take a step forward in 2026
Is Antonelli in line for a step forward in 2026?
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.
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