Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton experienced a solid start to the 2026 F1 Spanish GP weekend at the new Madring circuit. Ferrari emerged as the second force behind the Mercedes duo in FP1, with Leclerc finishing the session in third and Hamilton close behind in fourth. They started the session on the medium…
Pierre Gasly has lost his 2026 F1 Monaco GP podium finish after the FIA International Court of Appeal (ICA) reinstated the Alpine Driver’s penalties following appeals from McLaren and Red Bull. Isack Hadjar reclaims P3. During the 2026 F1 Monaco GP, Pierre Gasly was slapped with two separate 5-second penalties for speeding in the pit…
As the European leg of the 2026 F1 season comes to a close with the upcoming Italian GP at Monza and the inaugural race around the newly built Madridring, Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff looks ahead to “an important period” for the team in their fight to claim both titles. While Mercedes quickly…
Heading into the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Race as the only driver in the top 10 on the soft compound tyre, the Ferrari driver’s bold choice paid off as Charles Leclerc claimed P2 in the sprint. Coming close to pole position after one of his best qualifying laps of the 2026 F1 season, Charles…
After the 2026 F1 Dutch GP Sprint Qualifying, emotions were split in the Ferrari garage: Charles Leclerc was overall satisfied with his performance, while Lewis Hamilton lamented a different feeling in the SF-26, finishing the session in P7. For the 2026 F1 Dutch GP, Ferrari brought another performance upgrade aimed at increasing aerodynamic load, focusing on…
Honda Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer, Shintaro Orihara, looks ahead to the upcoming 2026 F1 Dutch GP, where the Japanese manufacturer will provide the Aston Martin F1 Team with a new Power Unit specification to improve performance and reliability, thereby aiding the team’s progress. Aston Martin experienced a rough start to the 2026 F1…
In the latest edition of the NU Silver Arrows Radio Show, Mercedes Technical Director James Allison and Mercedes HPP (High-Performance Powertrains) Managing Director Hywel Thomas looked back on the preparation for the new regulations, a successful first half of the 2026 F1 season, and also gave an outlook on what to expect from the team…
Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto shares his thoughts on the controversy surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations, particularly on the PU side, with the increasing usage of AI software and its impact on driving and pace. The 2026 F1 regulations have sparked criticism, particularly the new PUs, which have drawn significant controversy, with energy deployment seemingly affecting the…
McLaren Technical Director – Performance, Mark Temple, outlined the challenges the team has faced as an engine customer, the working relationship with engine supplier Mercedes, and how the team has responded to new role requirements arising from the 2026 F1 regulations. With the introduction of the 2026 F1 regulations, customer teams, such as McLaren, started…
The 2026 F1 Hungarian GP kicks off with McLaren’s Lando Norris, after securing pole position by 0.012 seconds in Qualifying, in the best spot on the grid for the 70-lap race around the Hungaroring. Lining up with Norris on the front row is Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who was promoted to second after Ferrari teammate Lewis…
