The relationship between a Formula 1 driver and their race engineer has always been important, and this has been amplified in 2026 due to the complexity of the regulations.To understand their bond, we’ve spoken to ex-F1 engineer Julien Simon-Chautemps, who offered guidance from the pit wall to drivers like Kimi Raikkonen, Read more
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 Read more
Autosport’s recent exclusive interview with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali generated many responses, some of the most energetic of which were directed at the issue of whether overtaking has become a case of quantity over quality under the latest technical regulations.“Some people are saying it is artificial,” he said. “What is Read more
Today a high-level collection of Formula 1’s stakeholders met to ratify changes to the 2026 rules based on ideas and recommendations from a series of technical and sporting meetings over recent weeks.But while a significant and vocal section of the fanbase remains disenchanted with various aspects of the current format Read more
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 Read more
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 Read more
When the media gathered at Red Bull’s hospitality unit during the first week of winter testing in Bahrain, most colleagues were wondering how Max Verstappen would respond to the new regulations. After all, the Dutchman had already warned about this engine formula in the summer of 2023 and had openly stated Read more
In Formula 1, time is everything. Not just the time ticking away on the stopwatch, but also the time needed to design, develop and refine. It is the invisible factor that separates success from failure. The teams are constantly racing against the clock: every detail is planned, every task is Read more
Red Bull has recruited Racing Bulls’ deputy technical director Andrea Landi into a senior position, with Dan Fallows now starting his role as the sister team’s technical director.On Friday, Red Bull announced it had promoted its long-time head of performance engineering Ben Waterhouse into a more senior role.Waterhouse moves to the position Read more
For many years the finest comestible one could look forward to at the British Grand Prix was a greasy bacon sandwich.The home of the first world championship race spent a long time running on the fumes of former glories, slipping ever further behind the times, arguably reaching its nadir in PR Read more