‘Something has to change’ – Max Verstappen warns F1 2026 rules remain ‘fundamentally wrong’
Max Verstappen has dropped a new clue over his F1 retirement timeline after spotting a "problem" with the FIA's key F1 2026 meeting […]
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Ollie Bearman’s Ferrari F1 hopes boosted by Karun Chandhok's verdict on Haas progress
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports F1 analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Ollie Bearman to keep reminding Ferrari that he is ready for when a seat becomes available at the Maranello outfit. Thrown into the deep end at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as he stood in for Carlos Sainz, Bearman impressed by scoring points on his debut. His performance, and further outings with Haas in the same […]
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Why Cadillac has already exceeded expectations in F1, according to Alex Jacques
Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has championed the new Cadillac F1 team for exceeding expectations in the first three rounds of the 2026 season.The American outfit joined the championship in 2026 as the grid expanded to 11 teams. With the experienced driver lineup of Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez under the leadership of team principal Graeme Lowdon, the team has already impressed […]
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Round-up: Verstappen’s car 39th after damage in Nurburgring Qualifiers, and more
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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David Croft hopes for FIA action before British GP as he shares fears iconic corners could suffer
Sky Sports Formula 1 lead commentator David Croft hopes that the FIA will introduce tweaks to the new regulations in time for the British Grand Prix, arguing that he doesn't want to see "great corners Maggotts and Becketts suffer".The regulations, introduced for 2026, are being reviewed during the unexpected April break after complaints from teams and drivers. A major talking point is the […]
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James Vowles explains why he chose Williams over three other F1 team offers
James Vowles has revealed why he chose to sign with Williams as team principal over other opportunities. The Briton joined Williams as team principal in 2023 after serving as chief strategist of Brawn GP in 2009 and remaining with the team when it was bought by Mercedes. He was promoted from chief strategist to motorsport strategy director in 2019 and was seen as a potential successor to team […]
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George Russell returns to karting roots with Toto and Susie Wolff during F1 break
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has taken a trip down memory lane, returning to his early karting roots to support the next generation of motorsport talent, including Jack Wolff.Russell joined his Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff to watch their son at South Garda Karting. "Same track, 23 years later! Very cool to be back at the kart track […]
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Why FIA could make 2026 F1 changes drivers want that teams don't
There are some potential 2026 F1 changes that drivers and teams disagree on - and the FIA supporting the drivers could be key […]
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Max Verstappen Nürburgring charge undone by damage – round-up
Max Verstappen dominates the headlines this Sunday, and we'll take you through all the Nürburgring action and much more […]
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Oscar Piastri calls for more predictable 2026 F1 cars amid ‘power spike’ concerns
Oscar Piastri has flagged unexpected "spikes of power" as being one of his concerns behind the wheel, as talks continue over the 2026 regs […]
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Max Verstappen confirms damage cause as Nürburgring win curtailed
Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer lost almost half an hour in the pit lane, when a race victory was on the cards […]
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F1 bosses explain long-term push to fill 24-race calendar
With the Formula 1 calendar locked at 24 races and the series continuing to grow its metrics, securing a spot on the schedule appears harder than ever.F1's popularity has led to a surge of interest from prospective host cities, countries and governments, with some more credible than others.However, politicians prematurely declaring a grand prix being a done deal are unlikely to impress the […]
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Verstappen dealt another Nürburgring blow in 24 Hour preparations
A commanding stint unraveled as unexpected damage forced a lengthy and costly garage stay for Max Verstappen and Lucas Auer […]
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Car damage denies Max Verstappen NLS5 victory chance
Max Verstappen’s victory hopes at NLS ended by car damage […]
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When a journeyman driver's F1 career lasted just 800m
All racing drivers dream of making it to Formula 1. They dream of a once-in-a-lifetime invitation to motorsport’s most exclusive table and, once there, emulating the greats in their quest for Champagne, championships and commendations.What they don’t dream of is finding their way to F1, crashing out of the race metres before the first corner, and never dining at the motorsporting […]
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Jean Alesi ‘very satisfied’ as Ferrari start season with ‘real’ F1 car
Jean Alesi may have misjudged Ferrari before, but this time he believes they finally have a “real” contender […]
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Martin Brundle opens up on the brutal moment he learned he had lost his F1 seat
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has revealed the "harsh" way he found out he had lost his seat.Brundle made his F1 debut at the 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix with Tyrrell, finishing fifth in his first race. While he suffered a horrific crash during the Dallas Grand Prix in his rookie season, which led doctors to consider an amputation of his left foot while also leaving him with permanent […]
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Juan Manuel Fangio personal items head to Monaco auction with rare pieces revealed
Juan Manuel Fangio’s iconic items, including a historic watch, will be part of a major Monaco auction next weekend […]
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Stella laughs off Ferrari talk
"I take it with a smile," says McLaren boss Andrea Stella of speculation linking him with a shock move to Ferrari […]
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Has the dynamic between F1’s early title protagonists shifted?
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have emerged as the early title protagonists in F1 2026 […]
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Tragedy at The Ring
Juha Miettinen killed in seven-car crash during 24hr Qualifiers at the Nurburgring […]
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GT driver killed in multi-car crash at Nurburgring Qualifiers
GT driver Juha Miettinen has died following a crash in the Nurburgring Qualifiers event. Max Verstappen, who is participating in the round, sent his condolences […]
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Pin completes first F1 test
2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin has taken the next step on her motorsport journey by completing her first F1 test […]
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Bullish Lando Norris outlines McLaren’s F1 2026 title recovery plan
Lando Norris has outlined McLaren's ambitions despite a tricky start to F1 2026 […]
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Should F1 change tracks or racing guidelines to tackle dangers in 2026 rules?
F1 is trying to avoid an aerial crash by tweaking its technical regulation. Does it also need to change its tracks and racing guidelines? […]
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When's the next F1 race, and why is there such a long break?
Three races into a new season and an all-new era of regulations, the Formula 1 2026 season has hit an unexpected pause […]
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Round-up: Pin makes Formula 1 test debut for Mercedes, and more
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Verstappen pays tribute as driver Miettinen dies during Nurburgring race
Driver Juha Miettinen passes away following seven-car incident during Nurburgring race, which has received wide interest due to Max Verstappens participation […]
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Driver dies after multi-car crash suspends NLS4 at the Nurburgring
A driver has been killed in a crash at the NLS4 event at the Nurburgring […]
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NLS4 featuring Max Verstappen suspended after serious multi-car crash
NLS4 at the Nurburgring has been suspended due to a multi-car crash […]
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Multi-car crash halts Nurburgring race
A seven-car crash has red-flagged the latest NLS race in which Max Verstappen is competing […]
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F1 Academy champion makes landmark Mercedes test debut
Mercedes has handed F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin her first test in a Formula 1 car at Silverstone this weekend […]
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Controversies, Norris, Newey and more: Five new motorsport books reviewed
Need a spring break read? Here's five new offerings on Ferrari, Lando Norris, Adrian Newey, F1 controversies and the golden era of Super Touring cars […]
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F1's big potential engine twist
F1's focus right now is on nailing rules tweaks in time for the Miami GP, but its next battleground is fast-approaching […]
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George Russell: Enough 'low-hanging fruit' to improve F1 regulations for Miami GP
Mercedes driver George Russell says Formula 1's drivers are aligned on the changes that should be made to the sport's regulations […]
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Round-up: South Korea seeks Formula 1 return at new Incheon circuit, and more
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]
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Cadillac confirms four FP1 outings for Herta
Cadillac has confirmed that test driver Colton Herta will participate in four Free Practice 1 sessions for the American team this year […]
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Red Bull strengthens technical leadership team
Ben Waterhouse promoted to the role of Chief Performance and Design Engineer, while former Ferrari man, Andrea Landi joins as Head of Performance […]
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"I hope V10 or V8 engines come back," says Verstappen
Four-time world champion, Max Verstappen, echoes the sentiments of many older F1 fans as he calls for the return of V10s or V8s […]
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For Formula 1 teams that are down on power, the new ADUO process could be a lifeline: here's how the mid-season engine development exemption will work and what it takes for teams to qualify for it […]
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'He didn't complain when winning' - Russell on Verstappen's F1 quit threat
Youd understand if he stayed and youd understand if he went, says George Russell on Max Verstappen; Russell says F1 is bigger than any driver but still you wouldnt want to lose Max; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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What Russell makes of possible Verstappen F1 exit
He's had various run-ins with Max Verstappen, but George Russell says "we all enjoy racing" the four-time champion and that F1 "wouldn't want to lose" him […]
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George Russell says he would understand if Max Verstappen quit F1
George Russell said he believes Max Verstappen's recent quit threat is linked to Red Bull's struggles so far this season, but he said he would understand if the four-time champion walked away from Formula 1 […]
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Red Bull reshuffles technical department amid F1 woes, key departures
Red Bull has announced the appointment of a senior engineer from its junior team Racing Bulls as part of an internal reshuffle of its technical department […]
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Red Bull announce technical team shake-up
Ben Waterhouse promoted to role of chief performance and design engineer while Andrea Landi joins from sister team Racing Bulls; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Formula 1's audience is more divided than ever about the current state of the sport. Can that gap be bridged? […]
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'This isn't a case of giving up' - Norris reveals McLaren's title game plan
This isnt a case of giving up and focusing on next year, says Lando Norris as he and Oscar Piastri back reigning champions McLaren to be in stronger shape when the season restarts; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Gianpiero Lambiase spent a decade defining Max Verstappen's Formula 1 career at Red Bull. Now he is going to McLaren to define his own […]
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'I'm not afraid, I like it': Max Verstappen not put off racing at Nurburgring
Max Verstappen says he is not put off by the dangers of racing at the Nurburgring as he continues his preparations for next month's 24-hour race at the legendary circuit this weekend […]
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'I'm happy': Verstappen finding joy in his Nürburgring side quest
Max Verstappen hasn't been very happy in F1 this year, but his Nürburgring 24 Hours side quest is reinvigorating the four-time world champion […]
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The elite world of Formula 1 might not appear to have much in common with the door-banging melees of the British Touring Car Championship, but there have been plenty of drivers — including world champions and race winners — who have bridged the two worlds […]
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'They need a big-name signing' - Red Bull's route to hit back at rivals?
Listen to the new edition of The F1 Show podcast for analysis on Red Bulls latest exit, Max Verstappens future, ongoing discussions to tweak 2026s rules and lots more; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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Motor Sport F1 Show with Mark Hughes Fans are split and F1 is in crunch talks about urgent rule changes: Mark explores the state the series finds itself in, and how the regulation tweaks — along with likely mid-season engine upgrades — could affect the teams […]
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Russell: Mercedes doing work 'behind the scenes' to improve race starts
George Russell says Mercedes have been analysing the data to ensure that they improve their race starts; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]
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As F1 prepares to vote on a package of 2026 regulation tweaks, Mark Hughes argues the most meaningful fix is the one it's least likely to try […]
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Wheatley out as Audi announces restructure
Mattia Binotto takes on the role of team principal as Jonathan Wheatley departs the German team with immediate effect […]
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