Oliver Bearman has spoken for the first time about the accident he suffered at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix – placing full responsibility on Franco Colapinto.The incident occurred on lap 22 of the 53-lap race, where Bearman started around one second behind the Alpine through Suzuka’s sector two.But he suddenly closed Read more
Former Formula 1 race director Michael Masi has received support from his successor Niels Wittich with regards to his controversial officiating in the title-deciding 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were tied on points going into the Yas Marina race, meaning whoever finished ahead would claim the Read more
Most people see a race car and think of a solo driver. At Atlanta Motorsports Park, we see the village it takes to get them there. The track is more than just a place to turn laps; it’s a high-speed incubator where relationships are built, opportunities are created, and the Read more
Formula 1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali is confident the world championship will make the required adjustments to improve the 2026 regulations – but insists F1 is on the right track amid growing worldwide interest.F1 overhauled its technical regulations for 2026 with a much bigger reliance on electric energy, featuring Read more
After the first three race weekends under the new-for-2026 ruleset, the April break offers a few weeks of reflection for the FIA and Formula 1.On 20 April, team principals will meet to further discuss possible adjustments that have been brought up in technical discussions, including a meeting of technical experts Read more
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane thinks Formula 1 should be ready to continuously trial energy management tweaks because of the upcoming pair of sprint weekends.F1 stakeholders, including governing body the FIA, the 11 teams and their respective power unit representatives, are holding a series of meetings to formulate and Read more
Unlike the Formula 1 summer and winter shutdowns, there are no rules preventing teams from powering on with developments during the unexpected April break due to the cancellation of the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian rounds.Therefore each team has been hard at work, either back at base or on the track, Read more
Lando Norris’ revelation that he essentially overtook Lewis Hamilton by accident during the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix, as a result of inadvertently triggering a different engine mode, was among the hottest topics of post-race debate. The role of the driver in pushing a car to its limit cuts to the Read more
Having raced on three very different circuits in Melbourne, Shanghai and Suzuka, the early stages of 2026 have provided a first look at which teams hit the ground running in Formula 1’s bold new era and who has missed the mark.Mercedes came out swinging with a clean sweep of the first Read more
Are F1’s 2026 rules going to be tweaked, and when?Formula 1’s new-for-2026 rules have received a mixed reception so far. Drivers tend to enjoy the smaller, nimbler cars, but this has been overshadowed by the greater emphasis on electric energy and the consequent preponderance of energy management.Drivers are openly dissatisfied Read more