Ferrari is currently waiting for official approval from the FIA before introducing its upgraded Formula 1 engine, provisionally as early as the Austrian Grand Prix. The updated power unit pushes the concept of its steel-alloy cylinder head even further. Using a steel alloy rather than aluminium for the cylinder head allows Read more
Mercedes has identified an issue with its battery that is at the heart of its recent Formula 1 race retirements which have cost both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, and is working on a permanent fix.After Russell’s Mercedes conked out while he was leading the Canadian Grand Prix last month, Read more
The Mercedes F1 team has withdrawn its right of review request over George Russell’s Monaco Grand Prix time penalty, the FIA has announced.Russell was one of several cars handed time penalties for speeding in the pitlane, with it later coming to light that there was a timekeeping error at the Read more
With the new regulations in 2026, the development battle between the teams is playing a major role in shaping the pecking order, with outfits seemingly making bigger gains than before when they introduce new packages.Ferrari’s upgrade helped it make a step forward in Barcelona – and Lewis Hamilton converted that Read more
The FIA announced on Thursday that Mercedes had withdrawn its request to review the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix results, with the team confirming the decision on Friday morning.In its statement, Mercedes explained that, following discussions with the FIA and Formula One Management, it had concluded that pursuing the request Read more
After stating last their intentions to appeal against the stewards’ decision to restore Pierre Gasly’s Monaco Grand Prix podium by cancelling the two penalties initially imposed, McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull have formally lodged the appeal to begin the latest right of review process. This means the Gasly case will have Read more
Toto Wolff has hinted that Mercedes may reconsider its approach of letting George Russell and Kimi Antonelli race each other after the Barcelona Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton emerging as a genuine championship threat.Mercedes enjoyed a very strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season, winning the first six grands prix, Read more
The handling of Formula 1’s first Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities (ADUO) period, covering the races through the Canadian Grand Prix, continues to dominate discussions in the paddock. The FIA informed all manufacturers of the results in Monaco, but a public announcement is still pending.This is because Red Bull-Ford is Read more
The FIA has accepted Mercedes’ request for a review of the Monaco Grand Prix result and George Russell’s penalties, with a hearing scheduled for this Saturday, following Alpine’s successful overturning of Pierre Gasly’s penalties.A document published by the FIA on Wednesday confirmed that Mercedes has lodged a Right of Review Read more
Formula 1 says it reduced its carbon emissions by 12% in 2025 and by 35% over the past eight years, keeping it on track to achieve a 50% reduction by 2030.F1 set the goal of becoming “Net Zero” by 2030, which it claims would be delivered through a 50% reduction Read more