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Nakamura claimed pole position at the 2026 CTFROT Teretonga Qualifying 1 session, but brought out a red flag, dropping him down the order.

CTFROT | 2026 | Round 3 | Teretonga | Qualifying 1 | Red-flag interrupted session sees Nakamura claim pole but Rivera to start Race 1 from the front

Shania Wallage39 minutes ago39 minutes ago02 mins mins

Jin Nakamura claimed his first pole position for the opening race of Round 3 for the 2026 Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy (CTFROT) Qualifying 1 session at Teretonga Raceway in New Zealand. In tricky wet conditions, Nakamura set the fastest time but caused the session’s third red flag, resulting in a three-place grid penalty…

Alan McNish to lead Audi F1's driver development programme

Allan McNish to lead Audi F1’s driver development programme

Ewout Albrecht2 hours ago3 hours ago03 mins mins

The Audi F1 Team has announced a driver development programme, with former F1 driver Allan McNish as its director. The announcement is a next step in Audi’s ambition to become champion by 2030. Statement of intent The Audi Driver Development Programme is a clear statement of intent. The German team brands it a “cornerstone of…

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the 2026 F1 regulations.

Leclerc excited for challenge and opportunities 2026 F1 regulations provide for himself and Ferrari

Rebecca Malitz3 hours ago3 hours ago06 mins mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations and how he feels they are going to influence the team’s and his own approach to the new season. Earlier today, Ferrari unveiled the livery of the SF-26, followed by a first outing for drivers Charles Leclerc…

As Ferrari introduced their 2026 F1 contender, chassis technical director Loïc Serra shared insights on F1's new active aero system.

Ferrari’s Serra breaks down F1’s new active aero system

Lenny Sundahl4 hours ago4 hours ago03 mins mins

As Ferrari pulled the wraps off their 2026 F1 contender, chassis technical director Loïc Serra shared some insights on the the new active aero system replacing the former DRS system. Part of sweeping changes in technical regulations this year, the system allows both front and rear wings to be opened on the straights at all times….

Rookies ready to hit the track for Formula E Miami E-Prix Rookie Free Practice

Antonina Jaromin4 hours ago4 hours ago08 mins mins

The upcoming Miami E-Prix will host the first Rookie Free Practice session of the 2025/26 Formula E season, with all 10 teams having confirmed their drivers. The 40-minute outing takes place on January 30 at the Miami International Autodrome, giving rookie drivers valuable experience with the GEN3 Evo. The session is just as important for…

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur was empathic for Hamilton's mood during the F1 Bahrain GP

Ferrari team principal Vasseur ready for “biggest change” in F1 in 25 years

Savannah Lenz5 hours ago19 minutes ago03 mins mins

After launching the SF-26, Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur said, “2026 for sure will be a very exciting season” in F1. He has been at Ferrari since 2023, just missing out on the old ground effect regulations that began in 2022. Now, he is heading into 2026 with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as his…

McLaren secures $12M in damages after legal battle with Alex Palou over broken F1 and IndyCar contract agreement

McLaren awarded over $12m in damages in Palou contract dispute

Magdalena Put8 hours ago8 hours ago04 mins mins

McLaren successfully secured over $12 million in damages after taking legal action against four-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou, who previously served as the team’s F1 reserve driver; CEO Zak Brown hailed the outcome as “entirely appropriate,” while Palou expressed disappointment over the court’s decision. The compensation covers a range of commercial and contractual impacts stemming…

Williams F1 Team have confirmed they will miss shakedown running/the opening test in Barcelona next week.

Williams F1 Team to miss first 2026 test in Barcelona

James O'Connor9 hours ago8 hours ago02 mins mins

Williams F1 Team have confirmed they will miss shakedown running/the opening test in Barcelona next week. It’s not the first time this has happened to the team. Under much more difficult circumstances financially back in 2019, they missed two days of running as their car was not ready. The car was miles off the pace…

On January 23rd 2026, the BWT Alpine F1 Team officially revealed their new car livery in Barcelona. The launch of the A526 marks the beginning of a radical transformation for the Enstone-based squad as Formula 1 enters a new regulatory era.

Alpine unveils A526 livery for the 2026 F1 season

Eeske Lenz11 hours ago10 hours ago02 mins mins

On January 23rd 2026, the BWT Alpine F1 Team officially revealed their new car livery in Barcelona. The launch of the A526 marks the beginning of a radical transformation for the Enstone-based squad as Formula 1 enters a new regulatory era. Historic change: The Mercedes engine beneath the Alpine and its 2026 F1 livery Besides…

Ferrari has unveiled the SF-26 livery, signalling a change in direction as F1 prepares for its regulation overhaul.

Ferrari unveils SF-26 livery ahead of upcoming F1 season

Chiara Martin12 hours ago11 hours ago03 mins mins

Ferrari has unveiled the SF-26 livery, signalling a decisive change in direction as F1 prepares for its most far-reaching regulation overhaul in decades. Rather than a simple visual reveal, the launch represents a statement of intent from a team eager to reset after a challenging period and reassert itself at the front of the grid….