Charles Leclerc: ‘I've never considered leaving Ferrari’
Charles Leclerc says he’s never considered leaving the Ferrari Formula 1 team, having signed a new multi-year deal with the outfit.A Ferrari protege since 2016, having graduated to the Italian F1 squad in 2019, Leclerc has remained faithful ever since, competing in 155 grands prix with 27 pole po...
Charles Leclerc tipped for Monaco response after “mildly concerning” weekend
Charles Leclerc called the Canadian Grand Prix "the most difficult weekend so far of my Formula 1 career." He was outpaced by team-mate Lewis Hamilton and finished in a flattering fourth position after a host of DNFs. The weekend came with its critics, but on the F1 Nation podcast, IndyCar race w...
Alpine told Gucci partnership "speaks volumes" as Enstone revival gathers pace
Despite finishing last in the constructors' standings in 2025, the Alpine team has surged ahead this year, currently sitting fifth. The hype is palpable around the Enstone project, and it's hit even higher levels as the team announced Gucci as its title partner from 2027. Speaking on the F1 Natio...
Round-up: Perez ‘proved I’m one of the best’ with comeback performances, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
FIA confirms high energy limits alongside power restrictions for Monaco Grand Prix | Formula 1
The FIA has confirmed the details of the unusual power restrictions which will be imposed on Formula 1 cars in Monaco this weekend.
Is Leclerc's leap of faith with Ferrari the right choice? Our writers have their say
On Wednesday morning, Ferrari announced it had agreed a "multi-year" contract extension with long-time Scuderia driver Charles Leclerc, extending his Ferrari tenure for what is thought to be at least three more seasons in Formula 1 beyond 2026.With Leclerc's previous deal not running out until th...
The 10 things you should know about the F1 Monaco Grand Prix
Forget the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi, Singapore or Miami. Formula 1 is back in Europe for what many consider the pinnacle of all F1 races: the Monaco Grand Prix.After opening the season with trips to Oceania, Asia and North America, Formula 1 has finally returned to Europe, the tr...
Audi has the fourth best chassis and will close engine gap in 2028, says Mattia Binotto
Mattia Binotto has very clear ideas about Audi’s objectives, especially in the long term, which is crucial as it means having a precise roadmap of the steps required to turn ambition into success in Formula 1. In its first season as a works outfit, Audi already has a strong foundation, as the Ita...
Five things to look out for at the F1 Monaco GP
Formula 1 starts the European leg of its 2026 campaign with this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, which marks round six of the season.It is the first of 10 consecutive grands prix on the continent, with this middle part of the year being key in shaping the season - with titles sometimes won or lost i...
Aston Martin unveils special colour-shifting Monaco GP livery
The Monaco Grand Prix weekend has always been the most glamorous event on the Formula 1 calendar. It is no coincidence that teams often choose the streets of the principality to showcase special liveries, and this year Aston Martin will roll out a bespoke look for the event.In recent days, McLare...
Will passing be possible? Is F1’s top speed limit needed? Five Monaco GP talking points | Formula 1
Will Formula 1's latest rules changes enliven its usual procession around the principality? Here are the talking points for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Leclerc extends Ferrari F1 contract with multi-year deal
Charles Leclerc has agreed a contract extension to stay at Ferrari, taking himself off Formula 1's market for the foreseeable future.No contract length was specified, although the statement that "[Leclerc] continue to wear the team’s colours for the coming seasons" suggests that the two have agre...
Ferrari announces new contract with Leclerc ahead of home race | Formula 1
Charles Leclerc will continue driving for Ferrari for the foreseeable future after the team announced a new contract with the driver.
Round-up: No changes to 2027 F1 engines confirmed yet after WMSC meeting, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Nico Rosberg exposes Michael Schumacher's mind games during Mercedes F1 partnership
Nico Rosberg has lifted the lid on his time as seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher's team-mate, revealing some of the ways the former Ferrari driver would get a psychological edge over his rivals.When Mercedes returned to F1 as a works squad in 2010, a young Rosberg found himself pai...
How to watch the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix live this weekend | TV Times
It's race week! Formula 1 heads to Monaco this weekend. Here's how to watch the Monaco Grand Prix and more.
No breakthrough on F1 engine rule changes yet, extra day of winter testing in 2027
This week’s Formula 1 Commission meeting has not led to consensus on the proposed 60/40 split for next season, the idea of making the internal combustion engine slightly more prominent compared with the 2026 regulations.Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA announced an “agreement in principl...
Is Fernando Alonso right to say F1 lost a “decade of pure racing” with hybrid switch?
Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be...
Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?
Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be...
Lando Norris: Ferrari will be on pole for F1 Monaco GP
Lando Norris and McLaren singled out Ferrari as the favourite at this weekend's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix due to the Scuderia's strength in low-speed corners.The Ferrari SF-26 has continued a long-running strength of the Maranello's lineage of F1 cars by being strong in low-speed corners and on...
On This Day: The "unbelievable" drive that earned Michael Schumacher his first Ferrari win
When people think of Michael Schumacher's time at Ferrari, they usually picture the dominant years between 2000 and 2004. But the German's first season in red was anything but straightforward. After winning back-to-back world championships with Benetton in 1994 and 1995, Schumacher was persuaded ...
Mercedes' unique diffuser design and why it stands out from the rest of the grid
In Canada, Mercedes introduced a substantial package of technical updates. Beyond the work carried out on the front and central sections of the car, new solutions appeared at the rear that had not been seen before in this technical cycle.Mercedes arrived in Canada with the first truly significant...
Lewis Hamilton drives custom 1984 Buick Regal as F1 driver explores lowrider culture
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has used his time away from the race track to get behind the wheel of an insane car once again. This time, he explored grassroots American lowrider culture in a customised 1984 Buick Regal. As he met the owner of the modified American car, Hamilton adm...
Albon’s “very expensive” groundhog strike will compromise Williams development – Vowles | Formula 1
Alexander Albon's heavy crash after striking a groundhog in Canada will affect Williams's efforts to develop its car, says team principal James Vowles.
Round-up: 2026 rules disadvantage “top drivers” like Verstappen and Norris says Tost, and more | RaceFans Round-up
Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.
Nico Rosberg reveals major mental change behind 2016 Lewis Hamilton clash
2016 Formula 1 champion Nico Rosberg has admitted that his infamous on-track collisions with Lewis Hamilton were sometimes the result of a deliberate, psychological decision to stop yielding and shed his natural tendency to be "too nice" on track. The 2016 title battle between the Mercedes team-m...
Why former McLaren boss is taking on new F1 challenge at Williams
Last week, Williams announced a major coup – signing leaders from the Mercedes and Alpine Formula 1 squads, as well as McLaren’s Piers Thynne, who’ll join the Grove-based outfit in August.Having started his career with a lengthy stint as an engineering project manager at transmission specialist X...
Why the differences between the Mercedes and McLaren F1 gearboxes matter
Times change quickly. In recent years, there had been extensive discussion about making the gearbox a standard component for all teams to reduce costs, as it was increasingly viewed as no longer being a decisive performance factor in Formula 1. Yet, with the 2026 regulation overhaul, the gearbox ...
McLaren celebrates 1000th F1 GP in Monaco with special livery
The McLaren Formula 1 team unveiled a special livery for the upcoming Monaco and Barcelona grands prix to celebrate its 1000th grand prix milestone.This weekend's Monaco round will be McLaren's 1000th in F1, coming at the exact same venue as its first start in 1966 with founder Bruce McLaren.To c...