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McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says that the Barcelona shakedown has proven that the MCL40's largest improvements will come from learning how to exploit the power unit as well as the active aero introduced this year.
The Woking outfit approached its testing at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya with the understanding that it would be its first sense of reality of a new set of ...Keep reading

According to a release from the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, along with a record 180,000+ attendees over the four-day event, NBC saw an average of 1.1 million viewers, a 49 percent year-over-year increase (via Nielsen and NBC Sports).
It was second only to the 2021 running of the event, which saw viewership peak at 1.2 million. The broadcast also saw a 52 percent year-over-year ...Keep reading

Many were left shocked by the fact that Corey Heim was without a full-time ride entering the 2026 season. The defending NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion broke various records in his 2025 title run, and is considered the sport's top prospect alongside Connor Zilisch.
However, that doesn't mean Heim won't be racing this year. In a Friday announcement, we learned that Heim will be piloting ...Keep reading

Rise Racing will field the No. 89 Chevrolet for the ARCA Menard's Series season at Daytona International Speedway, and the car will have an Earnhardt behind the wheel.
Bobby Dale Earnhardt is a fourth-generation racer, and is the grandson of seven-time NASCAR Cup champion Dale Earnhardt, nephew of two-time Daytona 500 winner Dale Earnhardt Jr., son of former racer Kerry Earnhardt, and older ...Keep reading

Excitement builds as the Winter Olympics kicks off in Milano Cortina, but did you know there are a handful of Formula 1 drivers who have competed in previous editions of the Winter Games?

Max Verstappen has described a “good start” for Red Bull in 2026 following the debut of their new car and new power unit at the Barcelona Shakedown.

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Under Formula 1's new power unit regulations, discussion about the compression ratio flared up even before a single wheel had turned with the 2026 machinery. The ratio between cylinder volume with the piston at the bottom of its stroke and at the top was 18:1 under the previous regulations, but has been reduced to 16:1 for 2026 - partly to make it more accessible for newcomers.
Competitors had ...Keep reading

The Cadillac Formula 1 team will unveil its highly anticipated 2026 livery in a TV advert during the Super Bowl on Sunday 8 February.
The American outfit, led by team principal Graeme Lowdon, is preparing for its debut season in the championship with former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez and former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Cadillac 2026 ...Keep reading

Formula 1 drivers got the first taste of their 2026 machines at the Barcelona shakedown last week, and the experience left McLaren’s Lando Norris concerned that elements of the new rules may create “more chaotic racing”.
F1 is rolling out a raft of new regulations in an attempt to bring about closer, more sustainable racing. This year’s cars will be shorter, narrower and lighter, while ...Keep reading

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris has played down his chances of grabbing the 2026 title, joking that the bookmakers are right to peg Mercedes driver George Russell as the favourite. 
Norris achieved his maiden championship win last season after McLaren delivered a potent machine for both him and team-mate Oscar Piastri. While this season follows two consecutive constructors' ...Keep reading

Esapekka Lappi is surprised and excited to make his World Rally Championship return at Rally Sweden after admitting he thought his top-level rallying career was over.
The two-time WRC event winner will rejoin Hyundai next week, which will mark the first round of a part-time programme. He previously contested a full-season programme with the Korean manufacturer in 2023, before leaving the WRC ...Keep reading

Joan Mir and Luca Marini feel Honda has improved its MotoGP bike across the board over the winter, but they concede that the Japanese manufacturer still faces the same gap to Ducati as last year.
Following a strong end to its 2025 campaign, Honda has managed to unlock more pace in the off-season, with Aleix Espargaro describing the current version of the RC213V as the best bike he has ever ...Keep reading

Aston Martin has announced the release of a special-edition Breitling Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43, as the Silverstone outfit welcomes the Swiss luxury watchmaker as a new partner.
Breitling has joined Aston Martin as its official watch partner on a multi-year deal. To kick off the beginning of the new collaboration, the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has ...Keep reading

Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he is feeling “more prepared” for the 2026 campaign, with the Italian explaining how working with a psychologist during the winter break has helped him to set goals for his sophomore season.

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Racing Bulls’ leadership team have praised Arvid Lindblad for his “calm” and “professional” approach during the Barcelona Shakedown, with Team Principal Alan Permane admitting that the rookie’s attitude reminds him of Isack Hadjar at the start of last season.

“We can forget everything that we've learned since go-karts” is how Esteban Ocon summed up the regulation overhaul for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
He isn’t alone in thinking that either, because one of the major talking points ahead of this forthcoming season is how drivers are having to significantly adapt their styles to these completely new cars; Oscar Piastri revealed there’s ...Keep reading

Four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel has opened up about how he dealt with the lows of the championship, admitting that there is no single recipe for dealing with pressure.
The German driver made his F1 debut in 2007. He secured four consecutive championship titles between 2010 and 2013 with Red Bull and celebrated 53 race wins, 122 podium finishes and 57 pole positions throughout his ...Keep reading