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Verstappen 'the perfect age' to be competing in Nurburgring 24 Hours
Max Verstappen believes he 'is the perfect age' to be taking part in other major motorsport events, with the Red Bull driver set to make his Nurburgring 24 Hours debut later this season.
F1 Fantasy strategies for China and Japan
A Sprint showdown in Shanghai and a Grand Prix weekend in Suzuka presents a unique strategic challenge for F1 Fantasy line-ups. How can players plan their squads across the upcoming races?
Alonso explains what a positive weekend looks like for Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso has shared his optimism that Aston Martin can find some improvements at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix.
5 reasons why you should be watching the F1 ACADEMY season opener
The first round of the new 2026 F1 ACADEMY season kicks off in China.
LIVE COVERAGE: All the build-up to the Chinese GP
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
Max Verstappen having conflicting thoughts on F1 retirement
Max Verstappen is enduring conflicting thoughts on whether to retire from Formula 1, confirming he ‘doesn’t want to’ leave but is having more fun with his endurance racing projects.
The four-time world champion has long been a big critic of F1’s 2026 regulation overhaul, which is more reliant on electrical energy meaning battery harvesting has a greater role at grands prix.
It caused ...Keep reading
The four-time world champion has long been a big critic of F1’s 2026 regulation overhaul, which is more reliant on electrical energy meaning battery harvesting has a greater role at grands prix.
It caused ...Keep reading
Aston Martin shuts down Honda F1 battery talk: ‘What’s the point of those questions?’
“Why should there be no good news?”
As Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer Mike Krack welcomed the media in the Shanghai Formula 1 paddock, his tongue-in-cheek opening comment set the tone of the ensuing conversation.
There remained a lot of explaining to do for Krack alongside Honda’s trackside general manager Shintaro Orihara, after Fernando Alonso retired from the ...Keep reading
As Aston Martin’s chief trackside officer Mike Krack welcomed the media in the Shanghai Formula 1 paddock, his tongue-in-cheek opening comment set the tone of the ensuing conversation.
There remained a lot of explaining to do for Krack alongside Honda’s trackside general manager Shintaro Orihara, after Fernando Alonso retired from the ...Keep reading
Chris Gabehart, Spire want reciprocal expedited discovery against Gibbs
In a late Wednesday night series of court filings, Chris Gabehart and his retained attorneys responded to or otherwise addressed the continued legal claims made against him and Spire Motorsports by Joe Gibbs Racing.
The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief ...Keep reading
The first document filed to the docket was a second first-person declaration in which the former engineer, crew chief and competition director made the case that his role as Chief ...Keep reading
Start issues will soon cause “massive shunt” in F1 2026, warns Sergio Perez
Sergio Perez reckons a “massive shunt” will soon happen due to Formula 1’s new starting procedure after the Liam Lawson-Franco Colapinto near-miss at the Australian Grand Prix.
At last weekend’s F1 2026 opener, Lawson was slow off the line with no battery power, whereas Colapinto nailed his start and showed lightning reflexes to avoid hitting the back of the Racing Bulls, which suddenly ...Keep reading
At last weekend’s F1 2026 opener, Lawson was slow off the line with no battery power, whereas Colapinto nailed his start and showed lightning reflexes to avoid hitting the back of the Racing Bulls, which suddenly ...Keep reading
Susie Wolff reveals how attitudes to female racers have changed ahead of 2026 F1 Academy season
F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff has revealed how society has changed since she was racing as the all-female racing series heads into its fourth season.
Wolff began karting at the age of eight before moving to Formula Renault, Formula 3 and DTM. From 2012 to 2015, Wolff served initially as a development driver and later as a test driver for the Williams Formula 1 team, taking part in ...Keep reading
Wolff began karting at the age of eight before moving to Formula Renault, Formula 3 and DTM. From 2012 to 2015, Wolff served initially as a development driver and later as a test driver for the Williams Formula 1 team, taking part in ...Keep reading
F1 Academy announces partnership with beauty giant SEPHORA ahead of 2026 season opener in Shanghai
F1 Academy has announced a new partnership with SEPHORA ahead of the 2026 season-opening round in Shanghai.
SEPHORA has become an official partner and the official beauty retail partner of the all-female racing series. As part of the new partnership, SEPHORA will also support Spanish driver Natalia Granada in her rookie season.
"I am very eager to start the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season with ...Keep reading
SEPHORA has become an official partner and the official beauty retail partner of the all-female racing series. As part of the new partnership, SEPHORA will also support Spanish driver Natalia Granada in her rookie season.
"I am very eager to start the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season with ...Keep reading
Natalia Granada completes the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid
Spanish driver Natalia Granada is joining the 2026 F1 ACADEMY grid for her rookie season and will compete in the ‘SEPHORA operated by PREMA’ car.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Chinese GP
Chris Medland breaks down the key talking points as F1 heads to China for the first Sprint weekend of 2026.
QUIZ: 10 tricky questions on F1 history in China
Test your knowledge of F1 history in Shanghai ahead of this weekend's race.
WEC 2025 BoP analysis: Aston Martin
Every beginning your journey in Hypercar is difficult, both figuratively and literally, as the BoP graph for the Aston Martin Valkyrie illustrates.
As a new entry, a certain 'rookie bonus' is to be expected, but ultimately, it must be said: in their first year, there have been others that left a far more clumsy impression than Aston Martin did in the 2025 WEC.
"We are very ...Keep reading
As a new entry, a certain 'rookie bonus' is to be expected, but ultimately, it must be said: in their first year, there have been others that left a far more clumsy impression than Aston Martin did in the 2025 WEC.
"We are very ...Keep reading
How drivers and crew chief aggression was responsible for tire issues at Phoenix
It was really easy on Sunday to see flat tires or tires come apart during the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway and say ‘tire failure’ but everyone with a reputable resume know that teams with problems were largely responsible for their fate.
As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance
“It’s so tough,” Stevens said ...Keep reading
As best described by Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 crew chief Adam Stevens, there is a risk-versus-reward balance
“It’s so tough,” Stevens said ...Keep reading
Nicki Thiim on tough Lamborghini DTM years: “My head is still exploding”
One win and one podium finish was all factory Aston Martin driver Nicki Thiim could achieve in 36 DTM races with Lamborghini.
Aston Martin had released Thiim to race for another brand in 2022, 2024 and 2025, but he struggled to get to grips with the Lamborghini Huracan GT3.
As he prepares to finally represent his employer in a Vantage GT3 this year, Thiim looks back at what was an incredibly ...Keep reading
Aston Martin had released Thiim to race for another brand in 2022, 2024 and 2025, but he struggled to get to grips with the Lamborghini Huracan GT3.
As he prepares to finally represent his employer in a Vantage GT3 this year, Thiim looks back at what was an incredibly ...Keep reading
Ferrari questioned after Australian GP strategy: "Robbed us potentially of a really good race"
Former F1 TV presenter Will Buxton claimed that Ferrari "robbed us potentially of a really good race" at the Australian Grand Prix.
The season-opening race at Albert Park in Melbourne started with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc taking the lead from polesitter George Russell. The battle between the Ferrari and Mercedes driver continued through the first phase of the race until the 12th lap when Isack ...Keep reading
The season-opening race at Albert Park in Melbourne started with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc taking the lead from polesitter George Russell. The battle between the Ferrari and Mercedes driver continued through the first phase of the race until the 12th lap when Isack ...Keep reading
F1 Chinese GP: Friday practice schedule, weather, and how to watch
Formula 1 continues its 2026 season with the Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, one of the championship’s most distinctive venues. As the first sprint race of the year, teams will need to quickly get to grips with their new cars to fight for the increased points available.
First opened in 2004, the track’s iconic opening sequence features a tightening right-hand ...Keep reading
First opened in 2004, the track’s iconic opening sequence features a tightening right-hand ...Keep reading
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen praised after fans spot classy Australian GP moment
Lando Norris and Max Verstappen have been praised by fans after they were spotted waving at each other after the Australian Grand Prix.
While the two have been friends for some time, fans were pleased to see the moment after their 2025 championship rivalry and an on-track battle in Melbourne that saw the McLaren driver hold off the four-time champion for a number of laps to take fifth ...Keep reading
While the two have been friends for some time, fans were pleased to see the moment after their 2025 championship rivalry and an on-track battle in Melbourne that saw the McLaren driver hold off the four-time champion for a number of laps to take fifth ...Keep reading