Max Verstappen calls new F1 cars ‘not a lot of fun’ in blunt assessment Max Verstappen previously compared the season-opening race to Mario Kart The Independent UK · Mar 12
Verstappen shared ideas with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1? Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that? Autosport · Mar 12
Max Verstappen in talks with the FIA, but is it possible to end ‘yo-yo racing’ in F1? Max Verstappen says he has shared several proposals with the FIA to improve the current F1 regulations. The Australian Grand Prix turned into ‘yo-yo racing’, but what is the background to that? Motorsport · Mar 12
Who is taking the initiative in solving F1's start problem? Franco Colapinto's reflexes averted a potential catastrophe on the start line in Melbourne last weekend. The technical reasons for F1's starting issues are known and understood, but politics stands in the way of the most sensible fix Autosport · Mar 12
F1 compression ratio saga: What the FIA's tighter regulations actually mean From June 1, the FIA will impose tougher tests on F1 power units in an attempt to clamp down on the compression ratio saga, but what tolerances will be permitted under the new tests? Motorsport · Mar 11
From the Archive: The day F1 alienated its US audience In the first of a new series focusing on some of motorsport’s biggest stories of the past, one of F1’s most experienced journalists looks back at the farcical series of events at the 2005 US GP Autosport · Mar 11
Verstappen still striving for glory despite F1 2026 criticism - Red Bull Mekies is not concerned about Verstappen’s motivation level despite the Dutchman’s public criticism of the new-for-2026 F1 cars Autosport · Mar 10
Is Max Verstappen still motivated? Red Bull plays down concerns amid F1 2026 criticism Mekies is not concerned about Verstappen’s motivation level despite the Dutchman’s public criticism of the new-for-2026 F1 cars Motorsport · Mar 10
How Mercedes' advantage in F1 2026 goes beyond the engine Mercedes confirmed the expected step forward: in Melbourne the W17 showed an advantage that does not depend exclusively on the engine and more effective hybrid management. In particular, the latter highlighted - albeit in a less obvious way - that it also has a competitive car in other areas, starting… Autosport · Mar 10
The changes made to Ferrari's hypercar for WEC 2026 Ferrari’s Head of Endurance Race Cars Ferdinando Cannizzo explained in detail the work carried out to adapt the 499P to the FIA and ACO's requirements, a task that required all manufacturers to complete a new round of homologation in the WindShear wind tunnel Autosport · Mar 10
What's new with Ferrari 499P hypercar in WEC 2026? Ferrari’s Head of Endurance Race Cars Ferdinando Cannizzo explained in detail the work carried out to adapt the 499P to the FIA and ACO's requirements, a task that required all manufacturers to complete a new round of homologation in the WindShear wind tunnel Motorsport · Mar 10
F1 start issues: Why so many drivers had flat batteries as they lined up on the grid Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with management on the formation lap Motorsport · Mar 9
The reasons behind why drivers had flat batteries on the Australian GP grid Many drivers arrived on the grid with a depleted battery before the start of the Australian Grand Prix as they struggled with energy management on the formation lap Autosport · Mar 9
Max Verstappen signs up for first 24-hour endurance race after F1 complaints in Melbourne Verstappen wasn’t happy about F1’s controversial new regulations in Melbourne and will now compete in the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring race later this year The Independent UK · Mar 9
Autosport · Mar 9 Did Aston Martin only find out what it signed up for with Honda in November? Adrian Newey revealed that until November 2025, Aston Martin did not know that Honda’s Formula 1 project is very different from the Red Bull years and largely consists of inexperienced engineers. But what is behind this?
The Independent UK · Mar 9 The impact of F1’s huge decision to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races The Bahrain GP was scheduled for 12 April, with the race in Saudi originally set for a week later - but they have both now been cancelled
The Independent UK · Mar 9 Rip-roaring excitement or outright dangerous? Why F1 must be adaptable with new cars Comment: While the first 10 laps saw thrilling wheel-to-wheel action at the Albert Park season-opener, close shaves further down the field prove 2026 regulations need some fine-tuning
Autosport · Mar 9 Why now isn't the right time to panic over "artificial" 2026 F1 racing While F1 is claiming the number of overtaking manoeuvres in the Australian Grand Prix as a win for the new technical regulations, many of the drivers – and Autosport readers – disagree
Motorsport · Mar 9 Who slept worst last night: Adrian Newey Shambolic maiden grand prix weekend for the Aston Martin-Honda partnership means the new team principal will be consigned to a doom loop of everything he hates
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 ‘We are going to have a big accident’: Lando Norris warns new F1 rules pose danger Lando Norris has said he fears drivers could ‘do a lot of damage’ if they collide at increased speed due to the sport’s new overtake mode
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Lando Norris warns of ‘big accident’ which could put F1 drivers and fans at risk Norris said in Melbourne earlier this week that F1 has ‘gone from the best cars ever made to the worst’
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Max Verstappen refuses to rule out quitting F1 unless sport takes ‘action’ on new cars The Dutchman stormed up the leaderboard to finish sixth but remains unimpressed with the new cars
Autosport · Mar 8 Verstappen wants FIA to take action over F1 2026 rules Max Verstappen has been the biggest critic of the latest F1 regulation changes
Motorsport · Mar 8 Why Max Verstappen “hopes” the FIA takes action against 2026 F1 rules The four-time world champion has been the biggest critic of the latest regulation changes
Autosport · Mar 7 After an intense F1 drivers' briefing, what's behind Verstappen and Norris' criticism? After the first qualifying session under Formula 1’s new regulations, criticism from drivers is growing. Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have been outspoken in public, but concerns have also been voiced behind the scenes