Pit Debrief

Heading into the 2026 F1 Chinese GP, Charles Leclerc has discussed whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton and how he expects Ferrari to fare against Mercedes this weekend

Leclerc believes Ferrari will be closer but still a step behind Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Chinese GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Heading into the Chinese GP this weekend, Charles Leclerc has opened up about the impact of multiple set-up changes on his performance in Melbourne, whether the SF-26 suits Lewis Hamilton more, whether Ferrari can challenge Mercedes in Shanghai, and how difficult it is to process the new regulations and effectively deal with the energy requirements…

Max Verstappen commented on his future in F1 at the drivers' press conference for the Chinese GP, as well as Red Bull's chances for 2026.

Verstappen discusses future in F1 and potential of the Red Bull for 2026 ahead of Chinese GP

Imogen Hayhurst2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

During the Drivers’ Press Conference ahead of the F1 Chinese GP, Max Verstappen discussed his thoughts on the potential of the Red Bull for 2026. The four-time World Champion also spoke on the main issues they faced at the Australian GP last week and how these can be solved. Verstappen reflects on the first race…

Fernando Alonso, F1, Aston Martin, Honda, 2026 Chinese GP, Alonso Honda F1

Alonso revisits a decade back amid similar Honda F1 woes in 2026

Darshan Chokhani2 months ago2 months ago09 mins

Fernando Alonso sees things with different perspective and maturity when comparing his time with Honda back in 2015 to 2026, when asked at the F1 Chinese GP. It was a bitter end between Alonso and Honda F1 back in 2017 when McLaren decided to end terms with the Japanese manufacturer after a three-year stint. The…

Max Verstappen ahead of 2026 F1 Shanghai weekend

Mekies dismisses concerns over Verstappen’s motivation for the 2026 F1 season

Francess Waddell2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies has dismissed claims that Max Verstappen’s motivation is diminishing in Formula 1 (F1). This comes despite the Dutchman’s increasingly sharp criticism of Formula 1’s new 2026 regulations. Verstappen has been one of the most vocal drivers regarding the next-generation cars, these cars featuring a 50/50 split hybrid power system…

James Vowles reflects on Williams' performance at F1 2026 Australia.

Vowles analyses Williams’ prospects after “sobering” 2026 F1 Australian GP

Chiara Perin2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Under the leadership of James Vowles, Williams’ struggles in 2026 continue as Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz finished P12 and P15 respectively at the F1 Australian GP. After a difficult start to the year, when both cars missed the Barcelona shakedown and then struggled during Bahrain testing, the team’s performance did not improve for the…

Bottas’ F1 comeback ends in DNF at 2026 Australian GP after promising start

Kavi Khandelwal2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Valtteri Bottas’ return to F1 at the 2026 Australian GP delivered a tactical masterclass before technical gremlins took over. While the veteran driver showed immediate sharpness off the F1 grid on Sunday afternoon, his race ended in a methodical breakdown of mechanical failures near the pit entry. Aggressive start and tyre management Valtteri Bottas launched…

Wolff praises Mercedes mechanics and Antonelli for P2 after F1 Australian GP practice crash

Wolff praises Mercedes mechanics and Antonelli for P2 after 2026 F1 Australian GP practice crash

Ewout Albrecht2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Kimi Antonelli put his Mercedes colleagues in a bit of a pickle by crashing out of FP3 at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, but team boss Toto Wolff lauded both his young driver and his mechanics for the result at the end of the weekend. The Italian in his sophomore campaign binned his W17 coming…

Besides Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly, Andrea Stella has outlined safety concerns over race starts, SLM, and overtaking in F1 after 2026 Australian GP

Stella, Sainz and Gasly flag key F1 safety concerns after 2026 Australian GP

Senjuti Jash2 months ago2 months ago010 mins

With safety issues becoming a major talking point in F1 yet again following the 2026 Australian GP, Andrea Stella shared his concerns over the race starts, the massive speed differentials between cars, and overtaking. Meanwhile, drivers Carlos Sainz and Pierre Gasly were vocal about the perils of the straight-line mode on Lap 1 and while…

James Vowles believes that Williams current issues are fixable during the 2026 F1 season, but it will take time.

Vowles: Williams F1 issues are solvable over the course of 2026 season

Rebecca Malitz2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Ahead of the F1 Australian GP in Melbourne, Williams team principal James Vowles noted that the team knows how to improve its current package, while admitting it will take time to implement the necessary changes during the 2026 F1 season. Williams had a rough start to the season, missing out on the 2026 F1 Barcelona…

Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly at the 2026 F1 Australian GP

Gasly reflects on contact with Ocon and recovery drive at 2026 F1 Australian GP

Rohit Bhaskar2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Pierre Gasly delivered an impressive drive at the 2026 F1 Australian GP, hauling his Alpine from 14th on the grid to tenth at the flag. The team bagged their first championship point under the new regulations. Gasly’s weekend had already been complicated before the lights went out. Alpine admitted that qualifying did not go to…