F1 News
Headlines from across the paddock, via Autosport
Circuit ZandvoortF1 Dutch GP: Antonelli pips Norris in practice amid poor showing for Red Bull
Kimi Antonelli was fastest in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix as the championship leader picked up where he left off upon Formula 1’s return from its summer break. The Mercedes…
21 Aug, 11:45 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortFarewell Zandvoort: Our writers' personal highlights from the F1 Dutch GP
For one final time, Formula 1 cars will race around the sand dunes of Zandvoort this weekend as the seaside circuit prepares to host its final Dutch Grand Prix. After its re-entry…
21 Aug, 08:17 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortUS billionaire Robert Wood Johnson acquires minor Aston Martin F1 stake
Aston Martin has sold a minority stake in its Formula 1 team to US billionaire Robert Wood Johnson, who joins the board of directors as vice chairman. Johnson, an heir of the…
20 Aug, 15:51 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortTWG denies sale of Cadillac F1 team
Mark Walter might be unfamiliar in Formula 1, but for the Cadillac team, he holds fundamental relevance. The billionaire is the CEO of TWG, the company responsible for operating…
20 Aug, 14:25 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortHow the 2027 F1 grid is shaping up after Verstappen's Red Bull new deal
On the face of it, the emergence of three 2027 driver announcements in the same week might suggest that Formula 1's silly season had truly kicked off in style as the season…
20 Aug, 12:40 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortVerstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030
Max Verstappen had quashed any speculation about his future in Formula 1 by signing a new contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030. While Verstappen’s current deal already…
20 Aug, 07:19 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortThe full circle moment given to Lawson at the 2026 Dutch GP
Call it cosmic karma or poetic justice, but on the scene of Liam Lawson's Formula 1 debut, deputising for Daniel Ricciardo in 2023, the New Zealander is again replacing a driver…
19 Aug, 17:03 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortWilliams confirms F1 2027 line-up with Sainz extension
Williams has confirmed its driver line-up for the 2027 Formula 1 season after announcing the commitment of Carlos Sainz on a multi-year deal. The Spaniard’s news comes a day after…
19 Aug, 13:32 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortFIA to hear McLaren and Red Bull's Monaco GP appeal next week
Next week, the FIA will hear the appeals from McLaren and Red Bull against the decision to reinstate Pierre Gasly’s podium at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Alpine driver crossed the…
19 Aug, 11:58 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortLawson to replace Hadjar at Red Bull for Dutch GP
Red Bull has officially confirmed that Liam Lawson will replace the injured Isack Hadjar at this weekend’s Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix. News emerged on Wednesday morning that…
19 Aug, 11:09 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortPre-start procedure set to remain for F1 2027
After the practice starts during winter testing in Bahrain proved rather problematic for several Formula 1 outfits, the issue quickly sparked a political debate in the paddock.…
19 Aug, 09:32 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortHadjar could miss F1 Dutch GP with Red Bull replacement plan already in place
Max Verstappen could have a different team-mate alongside him for his final home race on the Formula 1 calendar. Isack Hadjar is dealing with a wrist injury sustained during a gym…
19 Aug, 07:52 UTC
Circuit Zandvoort"No nine to five cruise" - The challenge of assembling Cadillac's trackside F1 team from scratch
When brand-new entrant Cadillac started its search for a race team manager, still a full year removed from joining the 2026 Formula 1 grid, it didn't have to look very long, or…
18 Aug, 16:30 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortAlbon commits to Williams F1 team for 2027
Alex Albon will stay at Williams for a sixth consecutive Formula 1 season in 2027 after agreeing a short-term contract extension. Albon joined Williams ahead of the 2022 season…
18 Aug, 13:20 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortFIA: F1's Macarena wings to stay, but Red Bull had to do "more work"
One of the most eye-catching innovations of the first half of the 2026 Formula 1 season has been the rotating rear wing, quickly dubbed the Macarena wing by Ferrari team principal…
18 Aug, 09:08 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortWhy Honda's F1 project looks completely different from its Red Bull years
When Adrian Newey appeared at the FIA team principals' press conference during the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne, the legendary designer attracted attention for several…
17 Aug, 09:54 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortThe best drives of F1 2026 so far, according to our writers
Formula 1’s competitive order was shaken up in 2026 with the roll out of sweeping new regulations across the chassis, aerodynamics and power units. Mercedes came out on top, with…
16 Aug, 08:29 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortVerstappen highlights "big priority" for Red Bull in second half of F1 2026
During Formula 1's summer break, Max Verstappen finds himself no fewer than 110 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli. Last season, the four-time world champion…
15 Aug, 08:24 UTC
Circuit ZandvoortMercedes explains "out of phase" developments compared with other F1 teams
Mercedes technical director James Allison says the team's decision to keep developing its 2026 Formula 1 car late has put it "out of phase" with the other teams around it, causing…
14 Aug, 13:00 UTC
GeneralFIA lifts sanctions on Russian, Belarusian drivers
The FIA has revised its emergency measures to lift restrictions on Russian and Belarusian drivers and no longer binds them to a commitment of 'neutrality', walking back on the…
14 Aug, 09:55 UTC
WECMcNish outlines the lessons he learned from Senna and brought to Audi
For long-time Audi stalwart and Le Mans winner Allan McNish, becoming Audi's first racing director in Formula 1 feels like the natural progression of his storied career on both…
14 Aug, 09:32 UTC
Why Cadillac has decided to act now and replace Lowdon with Budkowski
More than a week before the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the Formula 1 world was abruptly awakened from its summer break. At 3pm UK time, Cadillac decided the time was right to…
13 Aug, 07:20 UTC
Cadillac confirms Lowdon's shock exit wasn't a "mutual decision"
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has confirmed that Graeme Lowdon’s dismissal as its team principal “wasn’t a mutual decision” - adding he was only told on the morning. Cadillac made…
12 Aug, 17:12 UTC
Budkowski replaces Lowdon as Cadillac F1 boss
The Cadillac Formula 1 outfit has hired a new team principal, appointing Marcin Budkowski to the position instead of Graeme Lowdon. Budkowski, 49, has held a myriad of roles in…
12 Aug, 14:26 UTC
How driver talent still makes a big difference under F1 2026 rules
The complaints have been rumbling since before the start of the Formula 1 season. Periodically they intensify, especially at so-called ‘energy-starved’ circuits where the ratio of…
12 Aug, 13:14 UTC
FIA admits F1's ADUO system has "weaknesses" – but defends its measurements
Few topics in the Formula 1 paddock have generated as much political debate during the first half of the season as ADUO, the Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities. The…
12 Aug, 08:19 UTC
What to expect from Honda's long-awaited F1 power unit upgrade
While Aston Martin introduced its first major upgrade package for the AMR26 in Hungary, Honda will bring its first update of the 2026 Formula 1 season to Zandvoort. With Adrian…
11 Aug, 08:02 UTC
How Cadillac is ‘building its plane while flying in it’ in F1
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon has given an update on the outfit’s current infrastructure, which is still being developed. F1’s newest squad operates from several…
10 Aug, 15:02 UTC
Why McLaren won't switch full focus to its 2027 car anytime soon
Having started the 2026 season on the back foot, McLaren is showing signs of what made this iteration of the storied team so successful in the first place over the past two years.…
10 Aug, 08:10 UTC
FIA wants F1 cars to lose another 80kg under next rules overhaul
When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called "nimble car concept". The machinery was supposed to become smaller and lighter,…
7 Aug, 14:51 UTC
Clark, Senna, Antonelli – How the grand chelem age record has evolved
Juan Manuel Fangio – 38y, 10m, 27d 1950 Monaco GP The first-ever grand chelem – leading the whole race from pole position and setting the fastest lap on your way to victory –…
7 Aug, 08:20 UTC
WECWhat is it like being a Williams F1 simulator driver?
Autosport: Let’s talk about your current role at Williams. Can you explain what impact you have on the car? Victor Martins: “I can have an impact on the car, but is it direct? Not…
6 Aug, 14:44 UTC
Should the algorithms in F1 power units be banned? FIA explains why it won’t work
While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.…
6 Aug, 08:21 UTC
Circuit de Spa FrancorchampsMercedes "closely monitoring" upgrades for the rest of F1 2026
Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce them. The start of…
5 Aug, 15:04 UTC
HungaroringWhy Honda only realised the scale of its F1 problems in January
Heading into Formula 1's major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a…
5 Aug, 08:19 UTC
Why McLaren has been coy about introducing its rotating F1 rear wing
McLaren will race its version of the so-called 'Macarena' rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella. It's…
4 Aug, 08:52 UTC
Why the FIA couldn't intervene sooner over F1's 2026 rules
With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with…
3 Aug, 08:14 UTC
HungaroringVerstappen's mindset going into the F1 summer break: "Of course I can easily stop, but I love racing"
Max Verstappen says he is "feeling good" about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer break. Verstappen and…
2 Aug, 08:01 UTC
Audi won’t upgrade F1 power unit again until 2027
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed. Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and…
1 Aug, 08:16 UTC
HungaroringThe challenge Haas faces in trying to meet F1 budget cap: "Fighting with both hands tied"
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says the American outfit has been “fighting with both hands tied” relative to wealthier Formula 1 outfits. Komatsu opened up about needing to find…
31 Jul, 15:00 UTC
Bahrain International CircuitHow Pirelli will deal with F1’s unexpected return to Sepang
Formula 1 supplier Pirelli has given some insight into what the upcoming Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place at Sepang, will entail on the tyre front. Unable to run the event in its…
31 Jul, 11:00 UTC
HungaroringThe one aspect Stella thinks will decide the rest of F1 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 season is shaping up how it was expected to be, with the development race deciding the pecking order as the campaign progresses. Although Mercedes started this…
31 Jul, 08:29 UTC
HungaroringMcLaren leaves Mercedes impressed after dominant Hungary win
Mercedes was impressed by Lando Norris' victory aboard the upgraded McLaren at last weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, while detailing its own efforts to improve both reliability and…
30 Jul, 13:02 UTC
Sepang International CircuitStand out moments from the Malaysian GP
Malaysia will end its nine-year absence from the Formula 1 calendar by making a long-awaited return in 2026, replacing Bahrain due to the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict. This…
30 Jul, 10:30 UTC
HungaroringNo more battery info on F1 TV graphics? ‘Fans don’t care about that’, F1 boss responds
Do Formula 1 fans care about battery status when watching wheel-to-wheel action? Not according to Stefano Domenicali, the championship’s president and CEO. This year, F1…
30 Jul, 08:36 UTC
"We don't want to put tape on anyone's mouth" – F1 boss reacts to driver criticism of 2026 rules
Halfway through the 2026 Formula 1 season, the new technical regulations – with a much greater emphasis on electric power and energy management – continue to divide opinion among…
29 Jul, 11:30 UTC
Why the 2026 F1 season won’t end in Las Vegas
In arranging for Malaysia to host the 2026 Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula 1 has creatively resolved one of the problems generated by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Read…
29 Jul, 11:00 UTC
HungaroringHow F1 2026 has been a season of two halves for Ferrari so far
Ferrari hasn’t quite had the best of times and the worst of times, as Charles Dickens would put it, so far in the 2026 Formula 1 season, but team principal Fred Vasseur still…
29 Jul, 08:18 UTC
HungaroringIs McLaren now a legitimate threat to Mercedes and Ferrari in F1 2026?
With Mercedes' uncontested early season dominance now in the rearview mirror, Formula 1 2026 has finally turned into the development war it was always promising to be. The ebb and…
28 Jul, 08:24 UTC
HungaroringThe data behind Russell’s engine software issue that caused his Hungarian GP slow start
George Russell suffered a Mercedes Formula 1 engine software issue that put the revs out of control while on the Hungarian Grand Prix grid and triggered his slow start. On…
27 Jul, 15:15 UTC