Juan Manuel Fangio – 38y, 10m, 27d1950 Monaco GPThe first-ever grand chelem – leading the whole race from pole position and setting the fastest lap on your way to victory – occurred in just the second race of the Formula 1 world championship.Future five-time title winner Juan Manuel Fangio was Read more
When the 2026 Formula 1 rules were introduced, the FIA frequently spoke about the so-called “nimble car concept”.The machinery was supposed to become smaller and lighter, although it has to be said that the changes are still relatively marginal. The wheelbase is 20cm shorter this year, while the new cars Read more
While Formula 1 insists – based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme – that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.One of the biggest talking points emerged at Spa-Francorchamps, where Oscar Piastri highlighted the issue of drivers being surprised Read more
Autosport: Let’s talk about your current role at Williams. Can you explain what impact you have on the car?Victor Martins: “I can have an impact on the car, but is it direct? Not necessarily, I’d say, because there are many people in the team, many departments, many things to improve, Read more
Heading into Formula 1’s major technical overhaul, expectations at Aston Martin were high. With a state-of-the-art factory in Silverstone, legendary designer Adrian Newey and a works partnership with Honda, all the ingredients for success appeared to be in place.That may still prove to be the case in the longer term, Read more
Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season – but is “closely monitoring” when to introduce them.The start of this new regulation cycle has gone as expected with the development race largely dictating the ever-changing pecking order Read more
McLaren will race its version of the so-called ‘Macarena’ rear-wing concept – but not until an unspecified point in the future, according to team principal Andrea Stella.It’s understood that the reason for not rushing to race the new rear wing is not linked to Red Bull’s well-documented issues with its Read more
With the first Formula 1 season under the new technical regulations approaching its halfway point, the summer break provides a good opportunity to take stock. The 2026 rules, with their much greater emphasis on electric power, have sparked considerable debate both in and outside the paddock.F1 insists that fan ratings Read more
Max Verstappen says he is “feeling good” about his place in Formula 1 as he detailed his mindset about Red Bull and the regulations heading into the summer break.Verstappen and Red Bull have not had an easy ride this year with a RB22 chassis that has fallen short of expectations Read more
Audi won’t add to its first Formula 1 power unit update by the end of the 2026 season, racing director Allan McNish has revealed.Having taken over the Sauber squad this year and introduced its very first F1 engine project, Audi rarely troubled the top 10 early in the season but Read more