Red Bull struggling "one second off” leaders as it faces new reality in F1 2026 After a dominant spell in Formula 1’s ground effect era, Red Bull is facing a harsh new reality in 2026 Motorsport · Apr 1
The only thing Red Bull can do to motivate Max Verstappen may not be enough As the four-time world champion edges closer to theatrically quitting F1, his team has few levers to pull to keep him engaged Motorsport · Mar 31
These are the youngest F1 drivers to lead the world championship Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver in history to lead the F1 championship after his win in Japan, but who are the other young drivers to top the standings? Motorsport · Mar 31
Pierre Gasly labels Alpine A526 his ‘best F1 car ever’ after beating Max Verstappen Gasly was enthused following his seventh-place finish at Suzuka Motorsport · Mar 31
The real-life F1 car's new boosting feature is "like the mushroom in Mario Kart," drivers say: "I swapped the simulator for my Nintendo Switch" "The blue shell is a bit more difficult, but I'm working on it" GamesRadar · Mar 30
Why Max Verstappen should take a one-year sabbatical from Formula 1 COMMENT: Verstappen’s growing angst with F1 from all angles is obvious and, writes Kieran Jackson, a year-out could reinvigorate the Dutchman The Independent UK · Mar 30
Max Verstappen threatens to walk away from F1 over ‘anti-driving’ regulations IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 30
Max Verstappen’s take on Red Bull’s problems, Oliver Bearman’s crash, and how to fix 2026 F1 rules Verstappen delved into a wide range of topics following the Japanese GP – with his usual forthrightness Motorsport · Mar 30
What international media are saying about Kimi Antonelli’s Japan victory Kimi Antonelli’s victory in the Japanese Grand Prix – and his rise to becoming the youngest championship leader in Formula 1 history – has dominated headlines worldwide. The international press is largely in agreement: yes, the safety car helped, but his pace made the difference Motorsport · Mar 30
Toto Wolff casts doubt over Christian Horner’s chances of F1 return Christian Horner hopes to return to F1 in the future after being sacked by Red Bull last year The Independent UK · Mar 30
Why F1 Driver Max Verstappen Is Considering Retirement at End of 2026 Verstappen said he is "not enjoying what I'm doing." Sports Illustrated · Mar 29
Red Bull overtaken by Alpine in F1 2026 – here’s how it happened Red Bull is down to sixth in the constructors’ championship going into the April break, with Pierre Gasly’s performance narrowly vaulting Alpine ahead Motorsport · Mar 29
F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP Leading figures in Formula One have called for an urgent safety review after the British driver Oliver Bearman was involved in a 190mph accident at the Japanese Grand Prix The Guardian - UK · Mar 29
Max Verstappen considering shock F1 retirement after eighth-place finish at Japanese Grand Prix The four-time F1 world champion, one of the modern greats, is not enjoying driving the sport’s new generation of car The Independent UK · Mar 29
Motorsport · Mar 29 “Not how it should be” - Lando Norris and Max Verstappen on power unit influence in F1 2026 The McLaren driver said he overtook Lewis Hamilton during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix without even wanting to, while Verstappen reiterated his claim that the overall picture is “not racing”
Motorsport · Mar 29 Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix As a scary accident for Oliver Bearman further exposed pain points in Formula 1's 2026 regulations, the fight for the 2026 world championship received several intriguing twists
Autosport · Mar 29 “At the mercy of the power unit” – the moment that frustrated Norris and Verstappen The McLaren driver said he overtook Lewis Hamilton during the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix without even wanting to, while Verstappen reiterated his claim that the overall picture is “not racing”
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Ollie Bearman’s 191mph crash is a tipping point – F1 must tweak 2026 regulations Comment: The warning signs were present ahead of Bearman’s crash at the Japanese GP, in which the British 20-year-old sustained a ‘knee contusion’ after a 50G impact. Three events in, changes must be made to how F1 goes racing
Motorsport · Mar 29 Oscar Piastri's deadpan "Mario Kart" joke wins the Japanese Grand Prix cooldown room The 2026 engine regulations have been heavily criticised for feeling like a video game, but it took one deadpan comment from the McLaren star to make the meme official
Motorsport · Mar 29 Max Verstappen's sarcastic wave to Pierre Gasly highlights 2026 frustrations Max Verstappen’s frustration with Formula 1’s 2026 regulations was on full display at Suzuka
Motorsport · Mar 29 Five quick takeaways from F1's 2026 Japanese Grand Prix Kimi Antonelli wins again and moves into the championship lead
Autosport · Mar 29 F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Antonelli to victory At Suzuka, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to clinch a second F1 win; he took the championship lead in the process
Motorsport · Mar 29 F1 Japanese GP: Safety car helps Kimi Antonelli to victory At Suzuka, Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver to clinch a second F1 win, taking the championship lead in the process
Motorsport · Mar 28 Jos Verstappen hits out at new F1 era: 'Creating chaos but nothing to do with racing' Jos Verstappen has criticised F1’s 2026 regulations, arguing that the new cars prioritise chaotic overtaking over pure racing
Motorsport · Mar 28 Max Verstappen’s GT3 outings will not solve F1 frustration, says Jenson Button Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen’s endurance racing offers him a useful escape from F1, but says only winning again will change his view of the new regulations