F1 trials unique ‘blue warning’ race start at Bahrain pre-season testing Safety concerns over the race start have resulted in a trial taking place at the end of each day of testing The Independent UK · Feb 18
F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes heads McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems Autosport · Feb 18
F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Mercedes pips McLaren by 0.01s, as four teams hit trouble George Russell pipped Oscar Piastri to the fastest lap of the Bahrain test so far on Wednesday, as Ferrari, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Cadillac encountered technical problems Motorsport · Feb 18
‘My DNA is in this car’: Lewis Hamilton revved up for Ferrari in new F1 season The seven-time world champion is upbeat for 2026 and insists he is ‘more connected to this car for sure’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 18
Why Red Bull has "zero concerns" about Verstappen losing interest in F1 Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies is not afraid that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1. He even believes the Dutchman can become the best at “mastering the new regulations” Autosport · Feb 18
Red Bull: "Zero concerns" about Max Verstappen leaving F1 amid new rules criticism Red Bull team boss Laurent Mekies is not afraid that Max Verstappen will leave Formula 1. He even believes the Dutchman can become the best at “mastering the new regulations” Motorsport · Feb 18
FIA to trial start procedure tweaks at Bahrain F1 test The FIA will run tests at the end of each day’s running at Sakhir after teams and drivers expressed concern about the start sequence Motorsport · Feb 18
Lewis Hamilton receives vote of confidence as Alex Albon tips him to thrive under F1’s 2026 rules Alex Albon believes the 2026 Formula 1 regulations will suit Lewis Hamilton more than any other driver Motorsport · Feb 18
Lewis Hamilton feels in ‘best place personally’ ahead of 2026 F1 season The seven-time F1 world champion endured a difficult debut season with Ferrari, failing to secure a podium The Independent UK · Feb 18
F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Leclerc pips Norris on morning of day four The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s to top Wednesday morning's running in Bahrain for pre-season testing of F1 2026 Autosport · Feb 18
F1 Bahrain pre-season test: Charles Leclerc pips Lando Norris on morning of day four The Ferrari driver set a 1m33.739s to top Wednesday morning's running in Bahrain for pre-season testing of F1 2026 Motorsport · Feb 18
Why early-season upgrades will be relentless in 2026, according to Fred Vasseur Fred Vasseur believes the start of the 2026 F1 season will see a flurry of rapid upgrades from most teams during Bahrain testing and into Melbourne as development rates spike early on Motorsport · Feb 18
David Coulthard shocked Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari "alone" as he points to key F1 relationship David Coulthard has questioned why Lewis Hamilton moved from Mercedes to Ferrari without bringing trusted personnel with him Motorsport · Feb 18
Rob Smedley warns Ferrari pressure can "break" top engineers as Lewis Hamilton adapts Rob Smedley says Ferrari’s unique culture and relentless pressure can overwhelm even top engineers and warns Lewis Hamilton isn’t immune as he adapts to life at Maranello Motorsport · Feb 18
Motorsport · Feb 18 Ferrari surprises F1 paddock in Bahrain with new wing behind SF-26 exhaust The SF-26 has a flap called FTM that exploits the exhaust gas flow, now also active at low gears for energy recovery
Motorsport · Feb 18 Midfield “seconds away” as top F1 teams increase gap in 2026 F1’s midfielders are worrying that top teams might steal the show in 2026, leaving everyone else to fight over scraps
The Independent UK · Feb 18 F1 testing 2026 live: Aston Martin finish test early with Charles Leclerc fastest on final day in Bahrain Follow live F1 coverage from the Bahrain International Circuit at the final test before the 2026 season takes place
Motorsport · Feb 17 “We want to be in charge of our destiny” – Why Cadillac isn’t following Haas’ path with Ferrari Cadillac may be using Ferrari power units and gearboxes, but is attempting to be as independent as possible
Autosport · Feb 17 Why Cadillac isn’t using as many Ferrari F1 parts as it could Cadillac may be using Ferrari power units and gearboxes, but is attempting to be as independent as possible
Motorsport · Feb 17 How Charles Leclerc is finding fun in F1’s 2026 “chaos” Leclerc openly admits the 2026 F1 cars aren’t the most fun he’s driven, but he’s finding pleasure in the new challenge
Motorsport · Feb 17 Ferrari brings new power unit and aerodynamic updates to F1 2026 Bahrain test In the second Bahrain F1 test session, Scuderia Ferrari will roll out an updated SF-26 that features new aerodynamic components and a fresh power unit
The Independent UK · Feb 17 Final F1 2026 testing session in Bahrain set to be overshadowed by safety concerns Explained: In addition to the engine row, a new issue over race starts will be a key topic at an F1 Commission meeting on Wednesday, as well as ‘lift and coast’ procedures and the new ‘overtake’ mode
Motorsport · Feb 16 Rob Smedley on Lewis Hamilton's race engineer swap and the habit that "pains" him Rob Smedley says a key trait of a top race engineer is having immediate answers for the driver
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Ferrari F1 boss gives snappy response over Lewis Hamilton situation: ‘Stop this story!’ Hamilton is entering the 2026 Formula 1 season without a full-time race engineer after axing Riccardo Adami
Motorsport · Feb 16 Fred Vasseur shuts down Lewis Hamilton engineer questions: "Never about the individuals" With Riccardo Adami set to move into another role, Carlo Santi will step in temporarily