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 Read more
On 9 June, Autosport will meet Robert Kubica for our newest ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview, as the Le Mans winner takes up the Sarthe challenge again.You, the Autosport reader, have the chance to ask any questions to Kubica, ranging from his Le Mans success to unlikely Formula 1 return Read more
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 once again Read more
The jewel in the crown of the Formula 1 calendar, Monaco has represented a challenge for the past century – challenge which will be transformed this year, as the new technical regulations introduce key elements that will significantly impact safety and car set-up.As revealed on Friday, active aerodynamics will be Read more
Mercedes is no longer pursuing a minority stake in the Alpine F1 team after disagreeing with Otro Capital’s asking price.Mercedes, which is already supplying power units and gearboxes to Alpine, had been interested in acquiring Otro Capital’s 24% stake, and the manufacturer had agreed in principle with majority owner Renault Read more
The news is official: active aerodynamics will not be used at the Monaco Grand Prix. The FIA made the decision with safety in mind. There was a risk of seeing cars become too fast at the exit of the Tunnel, given the limited run-off areas, and it was considered prudent Read more
At Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren introduced the second stage of a major update package to its MCL40 car, with a new front wing alongside a revised engine cover, rear suspension fairings and floor edges.But introducing performance upgrades at sprint weekends is fraught with peril because there is only Read more
The Motorsport Museum has opened its doors in Le Mans following a colossal construction project completed within an astonishingly short time frame.For just under a year, the former Le Mans 24 Hours Museum was closed. During this time, walls were moved, 45,000m³ of earth was displaced, exhibits were reimagined and Read more
Record team valuations and the sheer complexity involved mean any potential path for Chinese giant BYD to join Formula 1 as a 12th team will be an uphill battle.The Chinese electric automotive giant has set its sights on Formula 1; Stella Li, BYD’s Executive Vice President and CEO for the Read more
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has proposed that the motorsport governing body should repeal the current article which sets a limit on presidential terms. Ben Sulayem, who is currently in his second term having run unopposed in last year’s election, is currently subject to Article 20.10 in the FIA’s statutes, which Read more