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Charles Leclerc says “everything went properly” during Ferrari’s first morning of 2026 Formula 1 testing at Barcelona.
As F1 moves into a new technical era with new chassis and engine regulations, the world championship is having a five-day test behind closed doors at the Catalan track this week, though teams can run on only three days each.
Ferrari unveiled its new SF-26 on Friday in ...Keep reading

When new rules come into force in Formula 1, it's natural to see many different interpretations across the grid, especially on those components that define the car’s overall concept. From tail to tip, from the sidepods to the suspension, all the way to the front wing, changes have swept the 2026 cars in line with the new philosophy this season.
The FIA has sought to limit the outwash effect ...Keep reading

The Williams Formula 1 team has partnered with Sparco ahead of the 2026 season on a multi-year deal.
Sparco joins the Grove outfit as its official racewear and technical apparel supplier, providing race suits for drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, as well as the team's F1 Academy driver, and members of the Williams F1 Team Driver Academy, Williams Heritage, sim racing drivers and the ...Keep reading

AF Corse has announced that Robert Kubica will remain in its Hypercar team as part of an unchanged driver line-up for the 2026 World Endurance Championship.
The ex-Formula 1 driver will once again team up with Ye Yifei and Phil Hanson in the #85 Ferrari 499P, the privately-run satellite car campaigned by AF Corse.
This means all three Ferrari Hypercar entries will contest the 2026 WEC with ...Keep reading

Pedro Acosta is expecting several riders to jump ship ahead of the start of MotoGP’s new era in 2027, but admits the upcoming regulation changes leave a “question mark for everyone.”
MotoGP’s silly season is in full swing heading into the first test of the year in Sepang, with the majority of the grid out of contract at the end of 2026.
Acosta finds himself at the centre of the rider ...Keep reading

Formula 1 and F1 Academy have announced today, 27 January 2026, a partnership with Standard Chartered.
The bank has joined F1 as its official wealth management and corporate and investment banking partner in a multi-year deal from 2026, and will extend its partnership to the all-female racing series.
The new partnership will result in new fan experiences across the F1 calendar, with ...Keep reading

Isack Hadjar cut an upbeat figure after completing his first proper day as a Red Bull Racing driver at the start of the Barcelona Shakedown, describing Monday’s running as “pretty productive”.

Gabriel Bortoleto is preparing for his second season in Formula 1. While his rookie year is now behind him, the Brazilian driver has confirmed he has not changed his approach in his preparations for the upcoming season.
Bortoleto finished 19th in the 2025 drivers' championship and is eager to start another season with the Audi F1 team, which has taken over Sauber.
"To be honest, the same way ...Keep reading

KTM and its satellite squad Tech3 unveiled their 2026 MotoGP machinery in a joint online launch on Tuesday, confirming they will once again run identical liveries for the upcoming season.
As was the case in 2025, Tech3 will effectively serve as an extension of the factory KTM squad, giving KTM a unified four-bike line-up on the grid.
All four KTM RC16s will be painted in the brand’s ...Keep reading

The first serious test for Red Bull Ford Powertrains – following an earlier filming day for Racing Bulls at Imola – has gone largely according to plan. Liam Lawson caused a red flag at the start of the lunch break, but still completed 88 laps in his Racing Bulls.
Max Verstappen was not behind the wheel on Monday, but saw his team-mate Isack Hadjar lap the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya 107 ...Keep reading

George Russell says he has been impressed by the amount of running completed by several rival teams, including Red Bull and Haas, during the opening day of Formula 1’s 2026 Barcelona shakedown.
The first day of running at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya proved productive for a number of teams, despite the major changes introduced for the new regulation cycle covering both chassis and power ...Keep reading

Corey LaJoie will be a busy man in the coming weeks. He has already announced plans to fill-in for an injured Brad Keselowski in the pre-season Clash at Bowman Gray, and he will also be driving the No. 99 RFK Racing open entry as he attempts to qualify for the 68th running of Daytona 500.
On Monday, it was announced LaJoie will be driving the No. 75 Henderson Motorsports entry in the NASCAR ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc has reached a milestone away from Formula 1 after his personal YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers.
The Ferrari F1 driver has now reached a total of 1.47 million subscribers on his channel, where he shares behind-the-scenes looks at race weekends, his piano music, what he gets up to during the winter and summer breaks, and insights into his personal brands, such as ...Keep reading

George Russell admitted that he had been left “pretty impressed” by several teams on the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Mercedes driver hailing Monday as an “exciting day”.

Gabriel Bortoleto feels that Audi have “a lot of learnings” to take from the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with the squad experiencing a shorter stint on track after spotting an issue on their car.

Lewis Hamilton has discussed the "massive challenge" of adapting to a new set of regulations in Formula 1.
Having made his debut in the championship in 2007, the seven-time champion is preparing for another major regulation change in 2026. The upcoming regulations include a 50:50 split between internal combustion engine and electric power, smaller and lighter cars, the removal of DRS, and its ...Keep reading

Alex Albon has addressed the news that Williams decided to miss the private testing at Barcelona this week.
The Grove outfit confirmed last week that it would not be taking part in the private testing due to delays with its 2026 Formula 1 challenger, the FW48. The team stated: "Atlassian Williams F1 Team has taken the decision not to participate in next week's shakedown test at Barcelona ...Keep reading

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.

McLaren and Red Bull release images of their 2026 Formula 1 cars as pre-season testing begins in Spain.