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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.
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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.
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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. 
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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. 
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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
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Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris is the winner of Autosport’s 2025 British Competition Driver of the Year Award, voted for by fans.
The 26-year-old battled with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to take his first world title by two points, scoring seven grand prix wins in 2025.
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Isack Hadjar, who has joined Red Bull for 2026, has shared a bold prediction for the upcoming season.
The French-Algerian driver has joined the Milton Keynes outfit as a new set of regulations is introduced to the championship, meaning he must adapt not only to a new team, but also the new cars. Despite this, he predicts that he could be fighting for the championship - something he shared on ...Keep reading

Lando Norris has said he would tell his younger self to believe in himself more, admitting that the feeling of self-doubt followed him as he climbed the ladder to Formula 1, despite seeing plenty of success along the way. 
Speaking at the 2026 Autosport Awards, the world champion was asked what advice he'd give himself if he could go back to the night he won the Autosport BRDC Award - a moment ...Keep reading

Nine-time World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier is the winner of Autosport’s 2025 Rally Driver of the Year Award.
Ogier won six rounds on his way to the crown despite only contesting 11 of the 14 events with Toyota.
Motorsport readers have voted the Frenchman the top rally driver of 2025, ahead of team-mates Elfyn Evans and Kalle Rovanpera, former champions Ott Tanak and Thierry Neuville ...Keep reading

The McLaren MCL39 has been voted the 2025 Autosport Competition Car of the Year.
McLaren’s last ground-effect Formula 1 challenger was the car to beat in 2025, taking 14 grand prix wins and 13 pole positions. McLaren won the constructors’ championship and Lando Norris took his first drivers’ title, with team-mate Oscar Piastri third in the points.
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Max Verstappen has won Autosport’s 2025 Driver of the Year Award, following a fan vote.
The Red Bull star scored eight wins as he battled McLaren duo Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the crown, falling just two points short despite a difficult start to the campaign with the RB21.
Motorsport readers have voted Verstappen the best racing driver of 2025, ahead of world champion Norris ...Keep reading

The McLaren Formula 1 Team has become the first winner of the Autosport Team of the Year Award.
McLaren took an F1 title double in 2025, wrapping up its 10th constructors’ crown and 13th drivers’ championship with Lando Norris. Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri won 14 of the 24 grands prix with McLaren’s MCL39.
Motorsport readers have voted McLaren the top team of 2025, ahead of ...Keep reading