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Four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged the scale of uncertainty facing Formula 1 as the sport prepares for sweeping technical changes in 2026. Verstappen also emphasised that adaptability will be key when drivers finally take to the track under the new regulations. Verstappen admitted that much remains unknown about how the next generation…
Red Bull Racing were the first team in 2026 to lift the curtain to showcase the colours of their F1 challenger. They came together with the Ford Racing team at the Michigan Central Station in Detroit to unveil the liveries of both Red Bull teams. Back in 2023, Red Bull Powertrains and Ford confirmed a…
Sergio Pérez has completed Cadillac’s first ever laps in a 2026 F1 car during a promotional and shakedown day at Silverstone on Friday. The American squad with a base at the legendary British circuit will be the eleventh team on the grid in 2026. Despite being a new team, Cadillac’s driver line-up has serious firepower….
Ben Hodgkinson, technical director of Red Bull Powertrains, expressed confidence in the legality of the team’s 2026 F1 power unit, dismissing reports suggesting the contrary as “just noise”. In recent weeks, controversy has arisen over the 16:1 compression ratio limit set in the Technical Regulations for the 2026 F1 season. According to rumours, Red Bull…
Riccardo Adami, Lewis Hamilton’s F1 race engineer, has been moved into a new role at Scuderia Ferrari after 11 years. Adami started at the Scuderia in 2015. He served as race engineer for Sebastian Vettel and Carlos Sainz, before working with Lewis Hamilton. Adami started his F1 career with Minardi in 2002. He became a…
Williams F1 Team have confirmed that Luke Browning will be their reserve driver for the 2026 ssason. Earlier this week they announced Victor Martins as their test and development driver. In April 2023, the 23-year-old joined the Williams Academy. It came just three months after James Vowles signed as team principal. Following championship glory in…
The 2026 F1 season is officially underway as Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar and Team Principal Laurent Mekies unveiled the team’s new challenger in Detriot, Michigan. With the championship entering a brand-new era of regulations, Red Bull and sister team VCARB became the first teams to reveal their liveries ahead of the 2026…
Racing Bulls has unveiled its new 2026 car livery in Detroit, Michigan, paying homage to Ford Racing’s heritage and its new partnership. Red Bull and Racing Bulls to use their own power units Choosing to pay homage to Ford Racing’s heritage, the 2026 Racing Bulls livery reveal took place at the manufacturer’s home in Detroit,…
Red Bull Racing’s livery reveal took place on January 15, 2026, ahead of the 2026 F1 season. The reveal took place in partnership with Ford Racing’s season launch in Detroit, Michigan, paying homage to the power unit supplier’s heritage. Red Bull partners with Ford for 2026 F1 campaign In 2023, Ford announced a long-term partnership with…
Defending F1 Drivers’ and Constructors’ World Champions McLaren have confirmed that 2025 F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli and Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward will share reserve driver duties for the 2026 season. Fornaroli and O’Ward form a strong reserve driver line-up at McLaren F1 Leonardo Fornaroli has had a magnificent couple of years. The Italian…
