Verstappen’s criticism “valid” but don’t judge new rules too quickly, says Russell
George Russell said Formula 1 should not judge its new rules too hastily after several of his rivals criticised the latest generation of cars.
Catalunya to share F1 race slot with Spa in new deal running to 2032
The Circuit de Catalunya in Spain will share a Formula 1 calendar slot with Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps circuit in a new deal announced today by the series.
‘It pains me to hear ‘we’ll get back to you” – Smedley on Hamilton’s radio frustrations
Former Ferrari race engineer Rob Smedley says the team must improve how it communicates with its drivers and stop telling them “we’ll get back to you”.
Leclerc quickest for Ferrari but Red Bull miss out on mileage as final test begins
Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on top of the times soon after testing resumed in Bahrain this morning and was still there when the lunch break began.
Day 4 (Morning Session)
FIA plans to tackle F1 power unit row by introducing new rule at summer break
The FIA has revealed it plans to tackle the row over Formula 1’s new power units by introducing an additional test from August.
No immediate, major change to 2026 car rules after drivers’ criticism – FIA
The FIA will not introduce any immediate changes to Formula 1’s new technical regulations for 2026 despite the concerns raised by drivers in testing.
Russell pips Piastri on day one as F1 tests revised starting procedure
George Russell put Mercedes back on top as the first day of the final pre-season test came to a close in Bahrain, setting the fastest time seen so far this year at the track.
Day 4 (Aftenoon Session)
Norris sets new benchmark as Ferrari debuts novel rear wing design in test
Lando Norris set the fastest lap time of testing so far, albeit by a tiny margin, as the penultimate day of running began in Bahrain.
Day 5 (Morning Session)
Antonelli keeps Mercedes on top as Aston Martin stop again on penultimate test day
Mercedes set the quickest time in testing for the third day in a row on Thursday in Bahrain.
Day 5 (Aftenoon Session)
Power unit problems limit Aston Martin to short runs on final day of test
Aston Martin are only able to conduct short runs in today’s test at the Bahrain International Circuit due to ongoing problems with their power unit.
Leclerc leads times on final day as stoppage ends Antonelli’s test early
Charles Leclerc headed the leaderboard as the teams paused for their lunch break on the final day of testing ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Day 6 (Morning Session)
Ferrari fastest by eight-tenths as F1 pre-season testing ends in Bahrain
Ferrari ended pre-season testing with comfortably the quickest time around the Bahrain International Circuit.
Day 6 (Aftenoon Session)
IndyCar “way faster than Formula 1” in some corners, says Grosjean
Romain Grosjean is eagerly anticipating his full-time return to IndyCar racing this year having been left without a single-seater drive last year.
Formula 1 ‘has enough money for 15 teams but won’t allow it’
Formula 1 is rich enough to afford more teams than it can fit on the grid, according to a former team boss.
Cadillac F1 boss told me “I will not let you down” – Andretti
Mario Andretti says Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has given him personal assurances over their project, ahead of their first appearance in a grand prix next month.
Firing Lawson after two rounds wasn’t my call, claims Horner
Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has claimed he did not instigate Liam Lawson’s firing from the team just two rounds into last season.
Doohan received “death threats” before losing Alpine F1 seat to Colapinto
Jack Doohan has revealed details of death threats he received ahead of last year’s Miami Grand Prix, which was his final appearances in a Formula 1 race.
McLaren will have to “catch up” and play “defensively” at start of season – Stella
Reigning world champions McLaren expect to start the new season playing “catch-up” based on what they saw in pre-season testing.
Drive to Survive season eight review: Little paddock intrigue in shortened series
The appearance of a new season of Netflix’s Drive to Survive – now in its eighth year – has become a tradition in its own right. An amuse-bouche to awaken the palate before we gorge on a new championship.
Cadillac names first Formula 1 car MAC-26, after Mario Andretti
Cadillac has chosen to name its first Formula 1 car after 1978 world champion Mario Andretti, who is a consultant to the team.
Schumacher says his IndyCar feels like ‘an F2 car, just with better tyres’
Mick Schumacher says he’s found it straightforward to adapt to IndyCar given how close its chassis is to what he remembers from Formula 2.
FIA to change engine compression rules earlier in 2026 and again in 2027
The FIA has confirmed Formula 1’s hotly-disputed rules on engine compression ratios will undergo two changes over the coming 12 months.
FIA quietly drops F1’s mandatory two-pit stop rule for Monaco Grand Prix
The controversial rule change which reduced last year’s Monaco Grand Prix to a farce has been expunged from the 2026 regulations.
