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Why Christian Horner thinks Lando Norris should keep an eye on Oscar Piastri at McLaren in 2026

Christian Horner has weighed in on Oscar Piastri’s 2026 title hopes after a 2025 season that slipped away in the second half of the year. Piastri was 34 points clear after his win at Zandvoort, round 15 of a 24-race campaign.

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James Vowles raises question about Ferrari’s 2026 F1 car after watching testing

James Vowles and Williams weren’t at the F1 Barcelona Shakedown last week, but they were naturally keeping a close eye on their competitors. Williams skipped the session after struggling to clear FIA crash tests.

Adrian Newey News / Last Word On Sports / February 4

F1: Adrian Newey reveals crucial Aston Martin advantage

Aston Martin were always going to receive an elevated level of attention after Adrian Newey’s arrival. The 67-year-old’s reputation speaks for itself, and the AMR26 introduced in Barcelona was undeniably moulded by his vision.

Pierre Gasly News / Total Apex Sports / February 3

Gasly Goes Two Wheels: F1 Star Invests in KTM Tech3 MotoGP

The worlds of Formula 1 and MotoGP have always shared mutual respect, but they rarely share business cards. That changed this week with a headline-grabbing announcement from the KTM Tech3 garage.

Adrian Newey News / F1 on SI / February 3

Adrian Newey Reveals Critical Reason Behind Aston Martin's 'Last-Minute' F1 Test Debut

New Aston Martin team principal Adrian Newey has explained the reason behind the squad's late on-track debut at the end of the first week of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Spain.

James Vowles News / Motorsport / February 3

James Vowles explains the gamble that caused Williams to miss the Barcelona test

The Williams boss says the team deliberately pushed release deadlines to chase 2026 performance Williams team principal James Vowles has explained the

Formula One News / Motorsport / February 3

Mick Schumacher adjusting to life in IndyCar as maiden oval test looms

The former Formula 1 driver will test at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Wednesday The transition into the IndyCar Series has been relatively smooth for Mick Schumacher, so far.

Andrea Stella News / HITC / February 3

McLaren boss Andrea Stella reveals the ‘hardest’ part of being an F1 team principal

Andrea Stella is the mastermind behind McLaren’s winning formula in F1 over the last few years, and the team principal has revealed what the hardest part of his job is.

Liam Lawson News / HITC / February 3

Liam Lawson has reason to be wary of the early reports about Arvid Lindblad

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad will be pleased to have got his first significant run in a 2026 Formula 1 car under his belt in Barcelona. Lindblad will be the only rookie on the grid in 2026, which brings its own unique pressure.

Jack Doohan News / Field Level Media / February 3

Haas signs former Alpine driver Jack Doohan as reserve

Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 Formula One season. The team announced his signing on Tuesday and said he will join Ryo Hirakawa of Japan as reserves for the American team.

Formula One News / HITC / February 3

Jenson Button outlines role at Aston Martin and how he aims to support Fernando Alonso

The Formula 1 driver market may have been quiet last season, but a significant off-track move has just taken place. Jenson Button has joined Aston Martin as a brand ambassador on a multi-year agreement, ahead of the 2026 season.

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Williams reveals 2026 livery after car delays

Williams has revealed the livery it will race with in 2026 following delays to the production of its new car, the FW48.

James Vowles News / BBC Sport / February 3

Vowles 'not concerned at all' at missing test

Williams team principal James Vowles says he is "not concerned at all" about missing the first pre-season test last week.

Christian Horner News / HITC / February 3

Christian Horner has enough backing for Alpine deal, but one hurdle remains

Christian Horner is in talks with Otro Capital about buying their shares in the Alpine F1 team, but he’s hit a significant hurdle that’s slowing down progress on the deal.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / February 3

Max Verstappen rules out F1 management role after retirement as he opens up on future

Max Verstappen says he. won't return to F1 in a management role after retiring Max Verstappen has confirmed that he does not see himself returning to Formula 1 in a management role when he decides to retire from racing.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli News / Motorsport / February 3

Kimi Antonelli: Racing will be like “speed chess” in F1 2026

F1’s new machinery will add a tactical layer to racing Mercedes’ Andrea Kimi Antonelli has likened upcoming Formula 1 racing to “speed chess” based on the world championship’s new technical regulations.

Adrian Newey News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

Newey: AMR26 will 'be very different' to car seen in Barcelona

Aston Martin needed only a few laps in Barcelona to become the talk of the paddock. The AMR26 immediately distinguished itself with its competitors, featuring a series of bold and unique solutions.

Jenson Button News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Jenson Button Adds New Aston Martin F1 Role To Resume After Retirement

Button joins Aston Martin in a new F1 ambassador role, returning to the sport after retirement and boosting the team’s 2026 momentum. Here’s what you need to know if you are an avid F1 fan.

Lance Stroll News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Who Are Lance Stroll’s Parents? Inside the F1 Driver’s Family

As one of F1’s most scrutinized drivers, Lance Stroll has rarely escaped attention whether for his early arrival in the sport, his performances on track, or the influence of his family behind the scenes.

Martin Brundle News / F1 on SI / January 31

Martin Brundle Delivers Red Bull F1 Test Verdict

Martin Brundle has given his view on Red Bull's first test with its own Formula 1 power unit at the end of the pre-season shakedown at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / January 31

How the Into The Chicane Driver Performance Model works

The team at Into The Chicane has developed a model to attempt to grade the performance of drivers over the course of a season. This model attempts to distance the driver from their car to some degree, and grades how they do relative to both their performance on track and relative to their teammate.

Formula One News / Trade Talk Sports / January 29

Welcome to Trade Talk Sports Coverage of Formula 1. Buckle Up!

The 2026 Formula 1 season promises to be one of the most eventful – and unpredictable – in the sport’s history. The first Formula One Drivers’ Championship took place in 1950 and consisted of just six races, all held across Europe.

Lewis Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / January 29

Ex-F1 Driver Sounds Alarm for Lewis Hamilton After Major Ferrari Shakeup

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has raised concerns about Lewis Hamilton, citing uncertainty surrounding the seven-time world champion’s race engineer setup following a key internal reshuffle at Ferrari.

Max Verstappen News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Kelly Piquet Addresses Viral Debate Around Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet are no strangers to public attention, but a recent social media post brought renewed focus to the couple’s relationship and sparked fresg debate online. Piquet, who has been in a relationship with the four-time world champion since 2020, joined a popular social media treds that saw users sharing photos from 2016.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / January 26

Ex-Red Bull boss Christian Horner eyeing F1 return as Alpine investor

Christian Horner's absence from Formula One may be short-lived. Horner, the famed former Red Bull boss who was fired by the company in July, is among a group eyeing a possible investment into F1 team Alpine.