Motorsport

Ferrari is scheduled to unveil its 2026 F1 livery on Friday 23 January via a live event.
While the Maranello outfit tends to host its launch events at its historic home track, it has not confirmed the location of the event at this stage.
"We will finish the assembly of the car the day before the launch, the launch will be January 23, which means we will finish the car on the 22nd, and this ...Keep reading

Audi Formula 1 chief Mattia Binotto is expecting his team to have an inferior power unit compared to its more established rivals in the forthcoming 2026 campaign. 
The German marque will make its debut as both an F1 team and engine supplier this year, after completing a takeover of Sauber to become a full factory works’ outfit. 
It coincides with what is arguably the biggest rule change ...Keep reading

The Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is the biggest endurance race in the United States and one of the most prestigious sports car races in the world. This year, 60 entries across four classes with thousands of drivers are flocking to Daytona Beach for the 64th running of the 24-hour classic.
That list includes some of the best pilots in endurance racing from reigning IMSA GTP champion Matt Campbell ...Keep reading

The F1 movie has landed nominations in four categories for the 2026 Oscars.
The blockbuster, directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, has been nominated for Best Picture, Best Film Editing, Best Sound and Best Visual Effects.
In the Best Picture category, F1 is up against Bugonia, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Secret Agent ...Keep reading

Mercedes’ 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series’ new technical era. 
Just hours after the official unveiling of the car on Thursday, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli put the W17 through its paces at Silverstone, running Pirelli’s grooved ‘demo’ tyres.
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Lancia is confident it can immediately be in a position to fight for victories and a championship title on its return to the World Rally Championship this year.
The famous Italian brand will return to the WRC stages at this weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo with its all-new Ypsilon HF Integrale Rally2 car to do battle in the championship’s second tier WRC2 category.
Lancia’s ...Keep reading

World Rally Championship crews are braced for a ‘proper, old school’ Rally Monte Carlo with snow and wintry conditions set to become a major factor at the 2026 season opener.
In recent seasons, the annual WRC curtain raiser – held on the famous twisty mountain road in the French Alps – has been largely run in dry conditions, devoid of the notorious snow and icy conditions synonymous ...Keep reading

Formula 1's governing body the FIA says it is keen to settle the series' first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.
Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come up with a trick to cleverly exploit the F1 2026's power unit regulations, which prescribe a compression ratio of 16:1 down from 18:1 last year.
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To reach Formula 1's feted paddocks, it takes a considerable dose of dedication. To not only stay there, but to leave a legacy of success across different generations, more than a modicum of something special is required. It requires unparalleled determination. It requires ingenuity. Furthermore, it requires bravery to make difficult decisions amid the pressure-cooker environment of F1.
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F1 Academy has unveiled a brand refresh ahead of the 2026 season.
As the all-female racing series heads into its fourth season, it has undergone a brand overhaul, moving away from the cyan blue fading into purple and pink. Now, it stands out with a bold purple base colour and white, cyan blue and hot pink accents. In addition, it features a pixelated font and an 'accelerator' icon.
The new ...Keep reading

Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.
At such a pivotal moment as this one, with the rider market in full swing, information tends to ...Keep reading

Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with technology conglomerate Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.
Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in 2012 when the outfit was named Lotus, but has now switched allegiances as its Alpine deal ended following the 2025 campaign.
The Microsoft logo will be displayed on the airbox and the front wing ...Keep reading

Mercedes has lifted the covers off the W17, its Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.
The new machinery meets F1’s new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides, featuring active aerodynamics and a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy.
The W17 sports a mostly unchanged black and silver design, with turquoise accents as a nod to everlasting sponsor Petronas.
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Autosport handed out our inaugural Autosport Champion accolade at the 38th Autosport Awards at London’s Roundhouse on 21 January. And it was appropriate that reigning world champion Lando Norris should win it – but not just for his Formula 1 success.
Quite aside from becoming the second Young Driver winner to take the F1 title – after 1998/2009 victor Jenson Button – and the fifth to ...Keep reading

The Audi Formula 1 team unveiled its 2026 livery during an event in Berlin on 20 January.
The striking new livery features a predominantly metallic grey design, reminiscent of the German marque's iconic Nardo Grey, with red and black accents. 
Fans have shared their verdicts on social media, with many pointing to the lack of sponsors consuming real estate on the design. "There’s beauty in ...Keep reading

McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1's behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender - the MCL40.
Audi, Cadillac, Racing Bulls, and now Alpine have given their new 2026 models track time in private shakedown events, aiming to gather early reference points for F1's week of running at Barcelona. This begins on the 26 ...Keep reading

Lando Norris has confirmed that his goal is to secure a back-to-back Formula 1 drivers' championship title in 2026, after winning his first in 2025.
The McLaren driver accepted the Autosport Champion award at the 2026 Autosport Awards and confirmed to the cheering crowd that his eyes are on the title once again in the upcoming season. 
"It's absolutely the goal. Yes, it's absolutely ...Keep reading

Netflix has confirmed the release date of Season 8 of the successful Drive to Survive docuseries. The new season will revisit the exciting 2025 Formula 1 season, which saw Lando Norris in a tight fight against rival and four-time champion Max Verstappen as well as his own team-mate Oscar Piastri. 
The next instalment of the series will arrive on the streaming platform on 27 February, ahead ...Keep reading

McLaren has confirmed that its much-discussed “papaya rules” will remain in place for the 2026 Formula 1 season, with team principal Andrea Stella stressing that fairness and equality will continue to power how his drivers go racing.
These rules, which defined how Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri would engage throughout 2025, became a recurring talking point of the year, especially as ...Keep reading

The Mercedes Formula 1 team unveiled the livery of the W17 on Thursday 22 January on social media before a launch event on Monday 2 February.
Here is everything we know so far about the team's launch events.
When is the Mercedes 2026 F1 launch event?
Thursday 22 January: Livery reveal
 
Monday 2 February: Launch event
No times have been released yet, but this page will be ...Keep reading