FIA reveal tweaks to regulations after opening three rounds of 2026 season; changes focused on improving performance and safety, with hope of more flat-out driving; Formula 1 returns with a Sprint weekend in Miami on May 1-3, live on Sky Sports F1 […]

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has opened up about the huge impact that Mercedes CEO and team chief Toto Wolff had on his career.After spending over a decade at Mercedes as chief strategist and later motorsport strategy director, Vowles made the move to Williams ahead of the 2023 season.While he recently revealed he had multiple opportunities on the table, the Briton has […]

Monday's F1 news includes a potential replacement for Max Verstappen as the Red Bull driver spots another "problem" with the F1 2026 rules […]

Most changes will be implemented before the next race after several meetings […]

After two discussions with technical chiefs, Monday marked the long-awaited meeting between the FIA, Formula 1, the teams and power unit manufacturers. The agenda revolved around how the technical regulations could be improved based on the opening rounds, and ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.Both the FIA and F1 had made it clear beforehand that major changes were highly unlikely, also because […]

Here’s everything you need to know about the changes to the 2026 F1 rules […]

Formula 1 commentator Alex Jacques has delivered a damning verdict on Williams' troublesome start to the 2026 season, claiming "it's like talking about a really special family holiday for two years and missing the flight."Expectations were high for the Grove outfit heading into 2026. Team principal James Vowles had been open with fans throughout 2025 to manage their expectations as the […]

The FIA has confirmed the first details of the changes it will make following extensive discussions over its 2026 Formula 1 regulations […]

Following today's meeting between the FIA, Team Principals, CEOs of Power Unit Manufacturers and FOM, a number of "refinements" to the 2026 regulations have been announced […]

Formula 1 teams and series bosses have unanimously agreed a raft of changes to the 2026 regulations at a crunch meeting on Monday […]

To prevent a repeat of 2014, the FIA has included a safety net in the current Formula 1 power unit regulations: the Additional Design and Upgrade Opportunities, or ADUO.The initial idea was to measure the pure output of the internal combustion engine every six races (1–6, 7–12, 13–18, and 19–24). Manufacturers that are between 2% and 4% down on the best ICE on the grid are granted one […]

Changes to F1's 2026 power units have been agreed, with details set to be announced soon […]

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has issued a statement after a 'high level' meeting over changes to the F1 2026 rules […]

It has been a hugely difficult start to F1 2026 for Williams […]

Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has revealed the extravagant gift he bought his younger brother for Christmas.Bearman opened up on one of the big perks of having an F1 driver in the family during an appearance on the Up To Speed podcast. The Briton explained that he gifted his younger brother, who is 16, a Fiat Topolino, even though he has not yet acquired a standard driving […]

Audi boss, Mattia Binotto insists that the 50/50 split between ICE and electric power was not the deciding factor in the German manufacturer entering F1 […]

Martin Brundle's pre-race grid walk has become a fan-favourite moment of a Formula 1 grand prix weekend.As he makes his way through the chaotic sea of mechanics, team members and celebrities, the impromptu comments and interviews have provided some of the most memorable live moments.While reflecting on the famous grid walk in an interview with Sky Sports F1, Brundle remembered the moment […]

A Nurburgring racer has been stripped of his licence after a safety breach saw him clocked at 210km/h in a 120km/h zone […]

Karun Chandhok gives his brutal take on Aston Martin's current F1 woes […]

Formula 1 has undergone rapid development in recent years, especially commercially. The global fanbase has grown significantly, with the series reaching new audiences.The share of younger and female fans has increased – also at the tracks, as reflected in the attendance figures – and the same applies to F1’s appeal in the United States.Part of this is linked to the sporting side – […]

Martin Brundle opens up on how he discovered he had lost his F1 seat at the end of 1996 […]

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has warned F1 against overreacting to safety concerns ahead of a decisive rule vote that could reshape the 2026 competitive balance […]

Christopher Haase says Max Verstappen was "very respectful" following their battle for the lead of the second qualifying race at the Nürburgring 24 Hours […]

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Karun Chandhok has urged Red Bull to make a "big name signing" to avoid more key personnel exits.Four-time champion Max Verstappen's race engineer Gianpiero (GP) Lambiase is the latest high-profile figure to announce his exit from the Milton Keynes outfit, with the Briton moving to McLaren as chief racing officer by 2028.While discussing […]

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff hopes that Formula 1 and the FIA will take a considered approach to the changes due to be made to the 2026 regulations after "constructive" talks, to avoid making "erratic" decisions over the championship's short-term future.The reaction to 2026's all-new technical regulations has been mixed; while the chassis changes have generally received positive reviews […]

Toto Wolff says he would be "surprised" and "disappointed" if the imminent ruling on F1 engine upgrades influences Mercedes' fight with Ferrari […]

Everything you need to know about Additional Development Upgrade Opportunities - F1's new rule for 2026 […]

Mercedes believes F1's ADUO should not be used as a means for rivals to "leapfrog" it in the competitive order […]

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes that the younger generation of drivers has adapted more quickly to the new regulations introduced for the 2026 season.Steiner explained that the younger drivers don't have the years under their belts to develop bad habits, which he argued is also giving current championship leader Kimi Antonelli an advantage over his experienced […]

Monday's meeting of the F1 team bosses with the FIA, FOM, and the power unit manufacturers will decide on the next regulatory steps […]

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff shares his view on proposals to change F1's rules […]

Drivers and the FIA appear aligned at last, but Monday’s vote will decide everything […]

The mechanism by which engine manufacturers can make up lost ground could result in a few surprises […]

As a crunch meeting begins on rules fixes to improve safety and racing, Racing Bulls' team principal says some changes may have to wait […]

Not Hadjar, not Lindblad — Palmer has a very different Verstappen successor in mind […]

Formula 1 safety car driver Bernd Maylander has admitted that he still feels nervous when he is leading the field, even after 500 races.Having been in the position since 2000, Maylander has guided the pack through some of the more dramatic moments in the championship.Yet, despite recently surpassing the milestone of 500 races, the German driver has revealed that having 20, and now 22, of […]

Haas Formula 1 driver Ollie Bearman has revealed what his main change to the new regulations would be after the first three rounds of the 2026 season.During the unexpected April break due to the cancellation of the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grands Prix, the FIA and F1 have been considering potential tweaks to the regulations after concerns were raised by drivers and teams.The new […]

A driver who gained from a now-banned F1 engine trick makes safety admission […]

There is a simple solution to F1's current issues, but it would also make the best drivers redundant […]

Ahead of crunch meeting on 2026 engine rules, the FIA president has paid tribute to the contribution from the drivers […]

When Jacques Villeneuve arrived in the Formula 1 paddock ahead of his debut in 1996, he brought with him experience in the IndyCar Series, including the 1995 championship title and a prestigious Indianapolis 500 victory.But, despite an impressive debut that included pole position for his first grand prix, the Canadian driver has revealed that going up against his Williams team-mate Damon Hill […]

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem speaks out ahead of key F1 rules meeting […]

You asked your F1 questions, our paddock journalists have answered. New regulations, cancelled races and F1 history, there's an eclectic mix […]

F1 could introduce "more of a problem to fix another problem" if its meeting on Monday leads to energy-management rules changes […]

Lengthy pit stop means Max Verstappen finishes 38th in Sunday's 24 Hour Qualifier at the Nurburgring […]

George Russell believes a change around super clipping limits would be a "no-brainer", as teams and the FIA prepare to vote […]

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has highlighted the need to maintain unity among sport and teams as a final set of April meetings loom […]

Audi isn't against ditching a key pillar of F1's 2026 rules that drew it to the championship in the first place […]

Max Verstappen has dropped a new clue over his F1 retirement timeline after spotting a "problem" with the FIA's key F1 2026 meeting […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

There are some potential 2026 F1 changes that drivers and teams disagree on - and the FIA supporting the drivers could be key […]