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Lewis Hamilton runs into early Ferrari issue after Bahrain testing spin

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton hasn’t had the smoothest start to testing, with early issues appearing as action gets underway in Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc are set to split time behind the wheel on the opening day of F1 testing at the Bahrain International Circuit.

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Formula 1 News: Ralf Schumacher announces he is gay, getting married (4th Update)

Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher is reportedly set to marry his boyfriend in May. In July 2024, the 50-year-old came out as gay on Instagram, uploading a photo of … Read More

Zak Brown News / AutoRacing1.com / February 11

Formula 1 News: Zak Brown hits back at senator jokes about ‘Papaya rules’

(GMM) McLaren CEO Zak Brown (pictured) has fired back after a tongue-in-cheek question in Australia’s parliament reignited debate about the team’s so-called ‘Papaya rules’ and whether Oscar Piastri has been … Read More

Oscar Piastri News / Motorsport / February 11

Oscar Piastri's new F1 support network revealed

The McLaren driver has made strategic changes to his trackside entourage to avoid a repeat of the mid-season slump which cost him the 2025 drivers' championship Oscar Piastri arrived in Bahrain for the first pre-season test accompanied by two new faces – at least as far as the Formula 1 paddock is concerned.

Max Verstappen News / Motorsport / February 11

New Max Verstappen docuseries released: Watch the trailer here

A new three-part Viaplay documentary, "Max Verstappen - New Ground" follows the four-time champion as he launches his own racing team and helps sim racer Chris Lulham transition into real-world racing A new documentary about four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, Max Verstappen - New Ground, has been released on Viaplay.

Fernando Alonso News / AutoRacing1.com / February 11

Formula 1 News: De la Rosa hints 2026 could be Alonso’s final season

(GMM) Pedro de la Rosa (pictured) has hinted that 2026 may prove to be Fernando Alonso’s final year in Formula 1, urging fans to savor every race the two-time world … Read More

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / February 11

Formula 1 News: Hadjar must focus on ‘learning growth’ – Massa

(GMM) Felipe Massa believes Isack Hadjar (pictured) has arrived at Red Bull Racing at the right time – but must treat 2026 as a year of development alongside Max Verstappen.

Yuki Tsunoda News / Athlon Sports / February 11

Yuki Tsunoda Back Behind F1 Wheel for Red Bull

Yuki Tsunoda is officially set to get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car, and he’ll be doing it Stateside. Red Bull Racing announced that Tsunoda will drive the RB7 in San Francisco on February 21 as part of a Red Bull Showrun event in partnership with Red Bull USA.

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.

Yuki Tsunoda News / AutoRacing1.com / February 10

Formula 1 News: Yuki Tsunoda to Star In Showpiece San Francisco Showrun

Red Bull’s Test and Reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda is set for an epic blast by the bay, with the century-plus Grands Prix starter topping an all-star bill as the Showrun, … Read More

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.

Ralf Schumacher News / Total Apex Sports / February 10

Ralf Schumacher Announces Engagement After Long‑Term Relationship With Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne

When you spend your life chasing tenths of a second at 200 miles per hour, finding stillness can be the hardest adjustment of all. For Ralf Schumacher, a name etched into the asphalt of racing history, life was always defined by the next corner, the next apex, and the heavy shadow of a legendary last name.

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Ralf Schumacher News / Motorsport / February 10

Ralf Schumacher announces engagement to partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne

Ralf Schumacher is engaged to his partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports Germany reporter Ralf Schumacher has announced his engagement to his partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne.

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.

Carlos Sainz News / Motorsport / February 10

Williams F1 announces new partnership with long-term Carlos Sainz sponsor

Williams has announced a new partnership with Estrella Galicia 0,0 for 2026 and beyond Williams Racing has announced a new partnership with Estrella Galicia 0,0 as its official beer partner for the 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond.

Fernando Alonso News / Motorsport / February 10

Overthinking and “risk of less joy” – why Fernando Alonso thinks F1 is passed its peak

Alonso believes that certain parts of F1’s 2026 rules are “over-regulated,” as he says the simpler cars from two decades ago brought more joy 2026 will be an important year for all the drivers on the Formula 1 grid, and that certainly applies to Fernando Alonso as the two-time world champion hopes to have one more shot with competitive machinery.

Formula One News / HITC / February 10

Nigel Mansell repeats the same Lewis Hamilton prediction for 2026 that didn’t age well last year

There was no shortage of predictions around Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari, but few could have anticipated how things would actually turn out.

Formula One News / HITC / February 10

Felipe Massa explains why Isack Hadjar will have an easier time at Red Bull than Liam Lawson

Isack Hadjar has never stayed with the same team in back-to-back seasons during his career, and that pattern is set to continue. The Red Bull driver will add another team to his CV in 2026 when he replaces Liam Lawson at Red Bull Racing after a promising debut campaign alongside the Kiwi at Racing Bulls.

Formula One News / HITC / February 10