Toto Wolff responds to driver criticism of 2026 rules: 'Fans the priority for F1' Several drivers voiced strong criticism of the new F1 regulations at the 2026 season-opening Australian GP Motorsport · 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
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 Autosport · Mar 9
Lewis Hamilton confident Ferrari ‘in the fight’ with Mercedes for 2026 F1 championship British driver finished fourth in Melbourne behind teammate Charles Leclerc as Toto Wolff acknowledges Ferrari pose threat after Australian GP The Guardian - AU · Mar 9
Toto Wolff goes viral after hilarious Australian Grand Prix paddock mishap Toto Wolff’s viral paddock mishap leaves fans in stitches Motorsport · Mar 8
Has Mercedes outsmarted its F1 customer teams – or are they at a disadvantage? Mercedes has lived up to expectations by winning the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, although its customer teams – including McLaren – are surprised by how much more efficient the works team is with the same power unit. What exactly is behind that? Autosport · Mar 8
Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Australian Grand Prix Formula 1's new era kicked off with an action-packed weekend full of intrigue, politicking and an on-track product that has divided opinions. But some drivers and teams rose to the challenge of 2026 much more convincingly than others Motorsport · Mar 8
Mercedes: “We have a fight on our hands with Ferrari” Ferrari challenged Mercedes for victory in Melbourne, so Toto Wolff won’t underestimate the threat from the Scuderia Motorsport · Mar 8
Mercedes has "a fight on our hands with Ferrari" as true F1 pace order revealed Ferrari challenged Mercedes for victory in Melbourne, so Toto Wolff won’t underestimate the threat from the Scuderia Autosport · Mar 8
George Russell claims Australian Grand Prix pole position for dominant Mercedes Formula One's sweeping technical changes are proving divisive among drivers Evening Standard · Mar 7
Kimi Antonelli praises Mercedes "heroes" for vast repairs ahead of Australian GP qualifying Antonelli finished second in qualifying after a race to repair his totalled Mercedes F1 car, following a heavy FP3 crash Motorsport · Mar 7
Toto Wolff celebrates F1’s move away from “messy” ground-effect cars after Mercedes front-row lockout Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised Formula 1’s move away from ground-effect cars after George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured a front-row lockout for the Australian Grand Prix Motorsport · Mar 7
Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid Kimi Antonelli almost didn't make it out of the pits for Australian Grand Prix qualifying, but capitalised on a red flag to give Mercedes a front-row lockout. AAP · Mar 6
Mercedes: Aston Martin made “conscious decision” not to use our F1 engines anymore As the extent of Aston Martin’s struggles with Honda emerges, Toto Wolff makes it clear that Mercedes has nothing to do with its former client’s hardship Motorsport · Mar 6
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 ‘We have to take bold decisions’: Williams chief James Vowles on 2026 hopes and F1 title dreams James Vowles, the Williams team principal, tells Donald McRae about pre-season travails, why McLaren are an inspiration and closing the gap to the top
Autosport · Feb 28 FIA's engine compromise: A fair solution for Mercedes and its F1 rivals? The FIA was eager to draw a line under the compression ratio controversy ahead of F1’s new era, but is the compromise an acceptable solution for all parties involved – including Mercedes?
International Business Times UK · Feb 27 Formula One 2026 Reset Adds Pressure to Lewis Hamilton's Crucial Ferrari Future Explore Lewis Hamilton's journey with Ferrari as he seeks stability amidst significant changes in Formula One, including new teams and leadership shifts.
Motorsport · Feb 23 Kimi Antonelli’s road to F1 2026: In pictures One of the sports most promising young talents, Kimi Antonelli starts his second season in F1 as a Mercedes driver at the beginning of a new rule set.
Motorsport · Feb 21 Early pecking order and Verstappen’s concerns: 7 key takeaways from F1 testing After three weeks in Barcelona and Bahrain, F1 heads to Melbourne. But what are the main lessons from pre-season testing? From Mercedes’ favourite status to interesting tech solutions, here are the key takeaways
Autosport · Feb 21 Analysis: Is F1 engine vote a fair solution after Mercedes kept FIA 'in the loop'? Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff ‘philosophically’ disagrees with the vote on the compression ratio, but says the political reality in F1 has led to a ‘storm in a teacup’. What is the background?
The Independent UK · Feb 20 Stefano Domenicali hints at return of much-loved F1 race for 2027: ‘Stay tuned’ Formula 1’s chief executive insisted the sport won’t go over 24 races but an old track looks set for a comeback
Autosport · Feb 19 Explained: Why the FIA is putting Mercedes' F1 engine solution to a vote Despite Mercedes having kept the FIA “in the loop” over the compression ratio, the governing body still feels the need to let F1 manufacturers vote. What is the background, and what are the next steps?
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff lashes out at critics as he makes shock Epstein reference IN FULL
The Independent UK · Feb 19 Toto Wolff makes shock Epstein reference as he launches foul-mouthed rant amid fresh Mercedes controversy Toto Wolff has hit back at critics of Mercedes ahead of the new F1 season
Motorsport · Feb 19 Toto Wolff: F1 compression ratio drama "a storm in a teacup" Mercedes sparked fury with its innovative compression ratio design for F1 2026