Ahead of the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, Alex Albon discussed in a print media session what has unquestionably been a turbulent season for him so far. Currently sitting 16th in the driver standings with 5 points, the Williams driver talked about the complex factors influencing his performance, the impact of the current technical regulations and…
Sitting P8 in the Mid-Season standings, Pit Debrief reviews how Audi are managing their debut F1 season in 2026. In 2022, the German manufacturing giant announced their intention to join Formula 1 ahead of new power unit and chassis regulations in 2026. Acquiring Sauber, Audi slowly began to transition the Ferrari-powered team into a full…
Haas’ struggles continued at the 2026 F1 Hungarian GP, with Team Principal Ayao Komatsu and the team still searching for answers as they try to understand the inconsistent performance of the VF-26. Heading into the summer break, both Esteban Ocon and Ollie Bearman extended their run of non-points scoring finishes in Budapest, capping off a…
Liam Lawson has had to adjust to new style of driving due to F1 regulations, as he expands on knowing how they can balance in energy usage. The new generation of cars needs different style of driving and racing, especially with need of energy harvesting and conservation throughout the lap, especially when in fights. The…
Esteban Ocon has opened up about how the 2026 F1 regulations have affected driving this year, the key areas he has adapted to since the start of the season, how hopeful he is about the 58-42 power split in 2027, the drivers’ evolving roles, why the deployment goes haywire at times, and whether he still…
Gabriele Minì is on of the leading figures of Italy’s strong period of motorsport success across several major international championships. The Italian arrived at the Spielberg round at the top of the Formula 2 standings, while Kimi Antonelli and Marco Bezzecchi also led their respective championships in Formula 1 and MotoGP at that time. Leonardo…
Rafael Câmara has paired strong one-lap speed with regular podium finishes during his first Formula 2 (F2) campaign, placing himself firmly in the championship fight with Invicta Racing. The Brazilian secured five podiums across the opening nine rounds, including Feature Race victories in Barcelona and Spa-Francorchamps, while also claiming four pole positions. However, Câmara’s season…
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…
Nikolas Tombazis, Single Seater Director at the FIA, has opened up about why F1’s supreme governing body couldn’t intervene and change the new technical regulations in the years leading up to 2026. The introduction of the new engines and chassis has undoubtedly produced more on-track action than in the past few seasons. However, the first…
Aston Martin entered 2026, Formula 1’s (F1) new regulatory era, carrying expectations that few teams could match. Adrian Newey had taken a leading role in the technical project, Honda had returned as a works power unit partner and the Silverstone operation finally had the facilities, personnel and investment required to present itself as a future…
