Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman
Haas F1 team principal Ayao Komatsu says he "doesn't see the ceiling" with Oliver Bearman as the British youngster propelled his team to an early fourth position in the constructors' standings.Bearman was one of the standout rookies of the 2025 class, showing a vast rate of improvement after an u...
Fernando Alonso shares touching gift from F1 after birth of son
Fernando Alonso has shared a touching present gifted to him and his partner, Melissa Jimenez, by Formula 1 following the birth of their first child.The two-time champion and Jimenez recently welcomed a baby boy named Leonard. The arrival meant that the Spaniard had to skip his media obligations o...
Round-up: Formula E will be faster than Formula 1 ‘in two to six years’, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
The ‘youngest ever’ F1 records Kimi Antonelli can still beat
Records Antonelli has beatenYoungest polesitterPrevious record: Sebastian Vettel – 21y, 2m, 11d – 2008 Italian GPNew record: Kimi Antonelli – 19y, 6m, 18d – 2026 Chinese GPBack in 2008, Sebastian Vettel took a shock pole position with the minnow Toro Rosso squad in a wet qualifying session at Mon...
How Wolff’s joke about Verstappen in Zandvoort has become the new reality in F1
Every time Max Verstappen has spoken about F1's new technical regulations, he immediately added one very important disclaimer: his opinion about the new ruleset is separate from the competitive picture. “Yes, because if I were winning, I would still say exactly the same.”It means that the two ele...
What must Formula 1 fix with its new rules – and what should it leave unchanged? | Debates and Polls
Formula 1 is looking into possible improvements to its 2026 rules before the next race, following criticism. What - if anything - needs to change?
Round-up: ADUO upgrade needed for ‘clear improvement’ in Ferrari’s engine, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz reunite as Quadrant teases new 'Carlando' video
Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz are set to reunite in an upcoming video for Quadrant. The announcement has already sparked excitement across social media as fans await the return of the famous 'Carlando' dynamic.The friendship between the British and Spanish drivers blossomed when they were team-ma...
How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving
You would have been forgiven for not putting too much stock in Haas as an early midfield force of 2026. The team took an eighth-place finish in 2025, the result of a close season-long battle with Racing Bulls, Aston Martin and Sauber.Just like storms on the open sea are a much bigger threat for s...
Sergio Perez disagrees with Mario Andretti's "rusty" claim upon F1 return
Sergio Perez has denied claims from Mario Andretti that he’s a “bit rusty” upon his Formula 1 return, saying he’s “performing on a very high level”.Perez was dropped by Red Bull at the end of 2024 following an extremely poor season and took a sabbatical before signing with F1 debutant Cadillac fo...
Pierre Gasly lands new Lacoste ambassador role in major fashion move away from F1
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has landed a new role with Lacoste, becoming an ambassador for the French fashion brand.As part of his new role, Gasly will be the face of the famous Lacoste polo shirt, which the F1 driver described as the French designer's "strongest expression: a piece born...
Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?
It was wholly unsurprising that George Russell was marked as the bookies' favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 title before the season had even begun, given Mercedes' performances in pre-season testing. Few could agree on the expected order after that: some combination of Charles Leclerc, Max Verstap...
“That’s not going to happen”: Wolff’s 2023 defence of F1’s new rules has not aged well | Formula 1
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff's insistence F1 could solve problems with its 2026 engine regulations
Ayao Komatsu warns against "knee-jerk" reactions to Oliver Bearman-Franco Colapinto incident
Haas Formula 1 boss Ayao Komatsu has warned against any “knee-jerk” reactions to the incident between Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at the Japanese Grand Prix.Bearman was around one second behind the Alpine through Suzuka’s sector two, but suddenly closed at Spoon as Colapinto harvested ene...
Round-up: Bearman’s boss warns F1 against “knee-jerk” rules changes, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Ayao Komatsu admits he would have “laughed” at Haas being P4 after three races
Haas Formula 1 team principal Ayao Komatsu has admitted he would have laughed if he had been told the American outfit would be fourth in the constructors' championship after the first three rounds of the season. The Gene Haas-owned team has emerged as one of the paddock's most surprising challeng...
Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters
Alpine's Pierre Gasly backs calls to tweak the divisive 2026 Formula 1 regulations and improve qualifying, but disagrees with the negativity around the new rules taking away opportunities for the drivers to make a difference. The new regulations, which place a huge emphasis on electric energy man...
How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules
The Japanese Grand Prix highlighted how the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can create exciting races, but with critical issues which need addressing - starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the teams.Precisely because of this dynamic of overtakes and counter-overtakes, Suzuka offere...
Why Lewis Hamilton's battle with Lando Norris highlights another critical 2026 F1 flaw
The Suzuka race highlighted why the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can both create exciting races – thanks to hybrid energy deployment strategies that cause near-constant passing – but also what the critical issues are that need addressing, starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the...
George Russell told to 'erode' Kimi Antonelli’s confidence as Mercedes title battle heats up
David Coulthard believes George Russell needs to "start eroding" his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's confidence in order to fight for his first drivers' championship.Russell was tipped as a favourite for the 2026 drivers' championship title ahead of the season, but Antonelli's strong streak, ...
Prince Albert of Monaco's wedding gift to Charles and Alexandra Leclerc revealed
Charles Leclerc and his wife Alexandra have shared their wedding gift from Prince Albert of Monaco after the couple tied the knot ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season.The Leclercs got married in a small, private civil ceremony in Monaco before a larger celebration with their extended friends and fa...
After Kimi Antonelli, this is every F1 driver to win their first two races back to back
It is often said that the hard part is not getting there, but staying there – so perhaps the real challenge isn’t winning in Formula 1 (which it absolutely is, very much so), but repeating it.Kimi Antonelli has done just that: after becoming the second-youngest driver to win in F1 history at the ...
Will Verstappen make a Super GT appearance?
Max Verstappen has expressed interest in racing in Super GT, but admits the lack of a true blue-riband event makes a guest appearance difficult to justify.The four-time Formula 1 champion turned his first laps in a Nissan Z GT500 car at Fuji Speedway last month, as part of a promotional shoot org...
Where Leclerc thinks Ferrari can achieve "huge gains" on F1 2026 car
Charles Leclerc believes “huge gains” are within reach in all compartments of Ferrari’s 2026 Formula 1 car – including its power unit, chassis, aerodynamics and tyre management.Ferrari has emerged as Mercedes’ main challenger so far this season, but failed to prevent the Silver Arrows from winnin...
Ricciardo admits he was “grateful” team chose to drop him in 2024 | Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo admitted it came as a relief to lose his Formula 1 drive in 2024 following his slump in performance.
Round-up: Vowles expects subtle rules ‘tweaks’ after Bearman crash, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Also in Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, GPDA president Alexander Wurz says F1 drivers have suggested many rules changes for 2026.
Audi F1 boss may have revealed why Wheatley quit
It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two decades as sporting director of Red Bull, he gave all the indications of being massively enthusiastic about an ambition fulfilled – ...
Why Albon made five pitstops late in F1 Japanese GP
There’s a very curious aspect of Alex Albon’s Japanese Grand Prix that largely went unnoticed. It’s no secret that Williams is paying a high price for the extra weight of its Formula 1 car, estimated at over 20kg, which has delayed development in several areas. This is a condition that penalises ...
Alpine F1 team denies Colapinto sabotage claims in open letter
The Alpine Formula 1 team has denied claims that it has been sabotaging its second driver Franco Colapinto’s car.Autosport understands the claims were made on social media by primarily Argentinian fans and gained traction due to a difference in car specification at the Chinese Grand Prix.After fi...