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George Russell during the 2026 F1 Japanese GP.

Russell: 2026 F1 regulation talks have brought “closest relationship” with FIA in years

Yi Xing Lim47 minutes ago46 minutes ago05 mins

Discussions surrounding the 2026 F1 regulations and potential changes continue, as George Russell weighs in on the issue following Ollie Bearman’s high-speed crash at the 2026 F1 Japanese GP. Since the Haas driver’s crash, the incident has brought attention to concerns over the dangerous closing speeds under the current set of regulations. Other drivers like…

Red Bull announce changes in their technical department for the F1 2026 season, Ben Waterhouse and Andrea Landi get more senior roles

Red Bull announce changes in their technical department in F1 2026 season

Chiara Perin53 minutes ago53 minutes ago03 mins

Red Bull Racing reported two changes in the near future within their technical department as they try to rebuild the F1 team in 2026. As Ben Waterhouse is promoted to a more senior role, Andrea Landi will joine the team. The Austrian team has lost many key figures in recent years. Last year, after 20…

The 2026 F1 season will see teams having to give rookies a chance in FP1 sessions, view the full list here.

2026 F1 FP1 rookies: A full list

James O'Connor2 hours ago1 hour ago03 mins

The 2026 F1 season will see teams having to give rookies a chance in FP1 sessions, view the full list here. A driver who has not started more than two Grands Prix in Formula 1 is eligible to do a FP1 session for a team. Just like in 2025, all eleven teams must have a…

Ollie Bearman and Haas F1 at Suzuka Circuit prior to Japanese GP

Bearman speaks on the difference in schedule demand between F2 and F1

Doris Ivandic7 hours ago7 hours ago04 mins

Ollie Bearman spoke about the difference in the demand for time in F1 compared with the feeder series in an interview for Up To Speed after the Suzuka weekend. Specifically, the Brit explained how much time is allocated to media duties and how that time increases significantly in the jump from F2 to F1. As…

Four-time World Champion Max Verstappen has opened up on the decision to GianPiero Lambiase to join the McLaren F1 squad in 2028.

Max Verstappen reveals GianPiero Lambiase asked for his blessing before signing McLaren F1 contract

James O'Connor16 hours ago16 hours ago03 mins

Speaking at a Viaplay event in the Netherlands on Thursday evening, four-time World Champion Max Verstappen opened up on the decision to GianPiero Lambiase to join the McLaren F1 squad in 2028. Last week, Jos Verstappen had already explained how his son felt about the hugely respected F1 engineer deciding to take an enormous offer…

Bearman points finger at Colapinto after high-speed F1 crash at Suzuka

Kavi Khandelwal21 hours ago21 hours ago05 mins

Ollie Bearman criticised the current F1 regulations following a massive 50kph speed delta collision with Franco Colapinto at Suzuka. The Haas driver appeared on the Up to Speed podcast as he recalled the incident in Japan, also placing blame at the door of the Argentinian. However, his okay physical health did not mask his frustration…

Alan Permane has revealed that the FIA could introduce the initial changes to the 2026 F1 regulations in multiple stages over the next four race weekends

Permane on why changes to F1 2026 regulations will arrive in stages and the need for the “right balance”

Senjuti Jash1 day ago23 hours ago07 mins

Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane has revealed that initial changes to the much-debated 2026 regulations could arrive in multiple stages over the next four rounds of the current F1 season. As F1 entered a month-long break following the Japanese GP, the FIA and the sport’s key stakeholders have been holding a series of meetings…

F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali responds to fan criticism about the 2026 regulations, focusing on fan perception of overtaking.

F1 CEO Domenicali on “positive” fan response to 2026 regulations

Disha Rawal2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

According to F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, the 2026 regulations have been controversial among fans. While some enjoy seeing multiple overtakes during the race, others have criticised the rules for their over-reliance on battery deployment and super-clipping. Four-time WDC Max Verstappen has consistently expressed his frustrations with the new regulations, not wanting the series to become…

Mercedes and McLaren complete Pirelli F1 tyre test at Nürburgring

James O'Connor2 days ago2 days ago03 mins

Mercedes and McLaren have completed a Pirelli F1 tyre test across Tuesday and Wednesday at the legendary Nürburgring circuit in Germany. Both teams ran with their 2026 cars, although the Italian tyre manufacturer dictated all the run plans. Following the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, the tyre test that was due…

McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris assess the 2026 F1 regulations, car changes, and its impact on performance and driver control.

McLaren drivers Piastri and Norris reflect on positives and negatives of 2026 F1 regulations

Maahika Banerjee2 days ago2 days ago07 mins

As the 2026 F1 season continues to find itself in an ever-changing climate of rule changes, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri find themselves directly in the eye of the storm, where the first three races have been anything but smooth for the Papaya duo. Piastri was unable to start his home Grand Prix…