F1 2026

Adrian Newey apparently “closer and closer” to Aston Martin

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

After several months of speculation over his future, prominent Italian publication, Autosprint, has reported that Adrian Newey has chosen the team with which he intends to commit his future, following his departure from Oracle Red Bull Racing in early 2025. In May 2024, Oracle Red Bull Racing announced, via a press release, that Chief Technical…

Jonathan Wheatley to leave Red Bull Racing and join Audi F1 as team principal

James O'Connor1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

There has been more stunning F1 news as Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team at the end of the 2024 campaign. The experienced British mechanic joined Red Bull Racing in 2006 following a 15-year spell at Enstone with Benetton/and Renault. He was part of a team that won three Drivers’ Championships…

Potential strikes at Viry as Alpine F1 becoming customer team infuriates employees

Jonah Presser1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

As Alpine continues to have another disappointing season, things continue to be fractured behind the scenes. As Bruno Famin announced his departure at Team Principal, to be replaced by Oliver Oakes, more importantly, the company called it quits with its F1 engine division in Viry-Châtillon, just on the outskirts of Paris, after 2026. As Alpine…

Mattia Binotto will have “full responsibility” for Audi’s F1 project — Bravi

Syrine Ferchichi1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Earlier this week, Audi announced that former Ferrari team manager Mattia Binotto will join the team as the sole leader of their F1 effort, effectively replacing both team CEO Andrea Seidl and chairman Oliver Hoffmann. As the team gears up for its imminent takeover of the Sauber team, rumours emerged over the reality of the…

F1 still a “key project” for Alpine says Famin

Harshpreet Kaur1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

With Bruno Famin and Alpine F1 annoucing a decision for the Frenchman to step back from his role as the Team Principal in a few weeks, the French team is undergoing a management change yet again. It has only been a year since Famin took charge. Famin also indicated that Alpine F1 is looking to…

Hülkenberg “still confident” going to Audi in 2025 despite Sauber’s current form as he looks forward to “some more positive inputs on their side”

David Coath2 months ago1 month ago012 mins

Nico Hülkenberg is a Haas F1 Team driver but the majority of questions at his most recent press conference were focused on his future due to the fact the German racer heads to Audi for 2025 and beyond. Seeing how the German manufacturer announced earlier this week that Andreas Seidl has been removed as head…

F1 Commission confirms no changes to World Championship points structure

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Following the latest F1 Commission metting in London on Tuesday, it has been confirmed that the current points structure in Formula 1 will remain in place. There had been calls by some in the sport to change it to reward every driver and team who finishes the race. In MotoGP, the top 15 riders score…

Mattia Binotto joins Audi F1 project; Seidl and Hoffmann depart

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Audi has delivered some massive news on Tuesday afternoon as they have confirmed the signing of former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto. He’s been appointed as Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer at Sauber Motorsport AG. The Italian spent over 25 years after Ferrari before his departure in 2022. During his helm as team boss…

Lance Stroll stays on with Aston Martin into the 2025 F1 season and beyond

James O'Connor2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Aston Martin has officially confirmed that Lance Stroll will partner Fernando Alonso for the 2025 season. His new deal will take him into the new era of regulations that starts in 2026. The Canadian driver is having a stronger season versus his teammate this time around. After Alonso bagged eight podiums to his zero in…

“I trust in the decision of the top management” regarding 2026 F1 engine call — Gasly

Öykü Ceylan3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Alpine F1 driver Pierre Gasly has emphasised the importance of focusing on his driving amidst swirling speculations about the team’s engine program for 2026. “On my side, obviously the main focus is on my job, which is to deliver the best result and extract the max out of the…