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Williams wind tunnel systems engineer Christina Sullivan tells BBC Sport about her unlikely route in to F1.

MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta acknowledged on Wednesday that it will be “difficult” to stage the Qatar Grand Prix on 12 April, but stressed that under no circumstances would a replacement circuit be sought.
The armed conflict in the Middle East has directly impacted plans for several major international sporting events, including the Qatar Grand Prix, which is currently scheduled for 10-12 ...Keep reading

Aerodynamics have as become the biggest battleground in MotoGP, and one of the most interesting developments during the Thailand Grand Prix was a new device introduced by Aprilia.
First spotted during pre-season testing, it is effectively a copy of the F-duct concept championed by McLaren during the 2010 Formula 1 season.
On the MP4-25, an air channel at the front of the monocoque ran ...Keep reading

Oliver Bearman still dreams of securing a Formula 1 seat with Ferrari in the future.
The 20-year-old driver made his debut in the championship at the 2024 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, standing in for Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, after the Spaniard was taken for emergency surgery for appendicitis.
His debut made Bearman the youngest-ever driver to compete for the Maranello outfit. He qualified in ...Keep reading

Formula 1 is finally back this weekend as the Australian Grand Prix will kickstart the 2026 campaign, which introduces widespread regulation changes.
The new chassis are approximately 32kg lighter with significantly less downforce, while the power unit is more reliant on electrical energy with a near-50:50 split against the internal combustion engine.
Such drastic changes, arguably the ...Keep reading

Petronas has obtained homologation for the sustainable fuel that will power the Mercedes Formula 1 engines used by the Silver Arrows as well as McLaren, Williams and Alpine. The Malaysian giant’s department responsible for the Formula 1 programme received the necessary certification to take part in the 2026 world championship at the last moment, with the season opener in Melbourne scheduled to ...Keep reading

F1 TV will once again offer fans comprehensive access to every Grand Prix, Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 2026.

We take a look back at 10 of the most memorable moments from three decades of racing in one of Formula 1’s best-loved cities.

The weather forecast is in ahead of the Australian Grand Prix weekend at the Albert Park Circuit.

Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Cadillac Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas will drop five places on the Australian Grand Prix due to an outstanding penalty.
Fifteen months ago, Sauber racer Bottas spun Sergio Perez’ Red Bull around on lap one of the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, landing a 10-second penalty; 45 minutes later, as Kevin Magnussen attempted to overtake Bottas around the outside in that same Turn 6, the Finn locked ...Keep reading

The new Formula 1 season is entering a new era with more drivers and all new rule changes.

The new Formula 1 season is entering a new era with more drivers and all new rule changes.

Formula 1's season opening Australian Grand Prix looks set to go ahead without major disruptions after teams arrived in Melbourne despite the on-going conflict in the Middle East.
The joint US-Israel attack on Iran, which has led to retaliatory strikes on Middle Eastern nations including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain, has dominated world news in recent days.
As ...Keep reading

Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season.

Irish Formula 2 driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine's young driver programme for the 2026 season.

Alpine have confirmed F2 racer Alex Dunne will join their young driver programme.

F1 has the biggest rule change in its history with engines, chassis, tyres and fuel all subject to new regulations. We look at what it all means.

F1 has the biggest rule change in its history with engines, chassis, tyres and fuel all subject to new regulations. We look at what it all means.

Alpine has officially confirmed Irish F2 racer Alex Dunne will join its junior programme, while returning to the feeder series for a second year.
Dunne had long been expected to join the Alpine squad after being seen testing an F2 car in team sponsor BWT's pink colour, and on the eve of the new campaign the Enstone team finally confirmed the 20-year-old's arrival.
Dunne will return to F2 ...Keep reading