Pit Debrief

Mercedes driver George Russell opens up about how the 2026 F1 cars and several others teams impressed him on Day 1 of the Barcelona shakedown

George Russell shares verdict on 2026 F1 cars and teams after first day of running at Barcelona shakedown

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago07 mins

George Russell has shared his thoughts on how he felt driving Mercedes’s latest F1 challenger, the impact of the 2026 technical regulations on the cars, why several other teams impressed him, and his primary objective for the upcoming campaign following the opening day of the pre-season private shakedown in Barcelona. While Kimi Antonelli took to…

The seven F1 teams that have run their 2026 cars so far — and the four that haven’t

Nicolas Lopes3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

The first official pre-season tests for the 2026 F1 season begin tomorrow after some shakedowns earlier this month, as most of the teams and cars head to Barcelona for the first of three testing periods ahead of the start of the championship. Seven 2026 F1 cars have hit the track for shakedowns or filming days…

Fernando Alonso speaks at the 2015 F1 Malaysian Grand Prix about his mysterious pre-season testing crash in Barcelona.

The story of Fernando Alonso’s mysterious crash at the 2015 F1 pre-season testing event in Barcelona

Dillon Rigby3 months ago3 months ago05 mins

As the Formula 1 teams start to gradually reveal pieces of their 2026 challengers, from liveries to aero packages, it’s timely to revisit one of the strangest pre-season testing occurrences in F1 history. Coming into the 2015 F1 season, Lewis Hamilton was a defending two-time world champion with Mercedes whilst his former McLaren teammate Alonso…

Hamilton speaks on the technical side of the 2026 F1 regulations and the elements that will bring success with Ferrari.

2026 F1: Ferrari’s Hamilton on the “most technical year” ever as the SF-26 comes to life

Viveka Sainani3 months ago3 months ago08 mins

After his first year at Ferrari F1, Lewis Hamilton speaks on the fresh start that is the SF-26 in 2026. Hamilton knows it will be a challenge and an opportunity for the team to work together under the new regulations. Ferrari unveiled their car livery and launched their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on…

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by the 2026 F1 regulations.

Leclerc excited for challenge and opportunities 2026 F1 regulations provide for himself and Ferrari

Rebecca Malitz3 months ago3 months ago06 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has shared his thoughts on the 2026 regulations and how he feels they are going to influence the team’s and his own approach to the new season. Earlier today, Ferrari unveiled the livery of the SF-26, followed by a first outing for drivers Charles Leclerc…

Ferrari’s Serra breaks down F1’s new active aero system

Lenny Sundahl3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

As Ferrari pulled the wraps off their 2026 F1 contender, chassis technical director Loïc Serra shared some insights on the the new active aero system replacing the former DRS system. Part of sweeping changes in technical regulations this year, the system allows both front and rear wings to be opened on the straights at all times….

Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur was empathic for Hamilton's mood during the F1 Bahrain GP

Ferrari team principal Vasseur ready for “biggest change” in F1 in 25 years

Savannah Lenz3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

After launching the SF-26, Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur said, “2026 for sure will be a very exciting season” in F1. He has been at Ferrari since 2023, just missing out on the old ground effect regulations that began in 2022. Now, he is heading into 2026 with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton as his…

FIA talks revealed growing tension over compression ratios, highlighting political hurdles to changes in the F1 2026 engine regulations

FIA meeting underlines uncertainty surrounding F1 2026 engine regulations

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein3 months ago3 months ago03 mins

F1 manufacturers moved a step closer to resolving a brewing technical dispute on Thursday, but the likelihood of any immediate regulatory change remained remote. The FIA convened engine technical experts to address growing concerns over how the sport measures compression ratios under the F1 2026 engine regulations. The group made progress in agreeing a potential…

Cadillac on track in Silverstone | Credit: Cadillac F1 Team

Cadillac F1’s Lowdon backs Ferrari amid 2026 engine controversy

Kavi Khandelwal3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

Cadillac chief Graeme Lowdon has voiced his support for their power unit partner Ferrari as a technical controversy begins to brew ahead of the 2026 F1 season. The dispute centres on the interpretation of new engine regulations, specifically regarding compression ratio limits. Cadillac F1 boss has confidence in Ferrari engine The 2026 regulations introduced radical…

Phil Hanson signs a long-term Ferrari deal ahead of 2026 WEC and earns factory driver status after his Le Mans-winning Hypercar campaign.

Hanson signs long-term contract with Ferrari ahead of 2026 WEC campaign

Karishma Persad3 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Phil Hanson has received a significant boost ahead of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) campaign after securing official factory driver status with Ferrari. The British racer has signed a long-term contract with the legendary Italian manufacturer, cementing his place within the marque’s endurance racing programme. The promotion follows a breakthrough period for Hanson…