Formula One News — February 2026

Jos Verstappen says he is satisfied with Red Bull's winter progress - and relieved that stability has returned to the team.

Ferrari has triggered fresh technical intrigue in Bahrain after the FIA gave the green light to a novel rear winglet positioned directly behind the exhaust outlet.

The future of the Belgian GP remains under discussion, despite last year's announcement of a rotation deal with Formula 1.

Sebastian Vettel has called for calm as criticism of Formula 1's new 2026 cars intensifies - but admits the sport must not "lose sight" of its identity.

Aston Martin's 2026 troubles may extend beyond Honda's power unit and cooling concerns, with Spain's Marca reporting that the team's first in-house gearbox is also struggling under the demands of the new regulations.

Cadillac chief executive Dan Towriss has outlined clear expectations for Colton Herta as the American begins his unusual Formula 2 campaign with one goal in mind - a Formula 1 seat in 2027.

Long-running uncertainty about Barcelona's Formula 1 future has been settled, with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya confirmed on the calendar through 2032 on a rotational basis.

Aston Martin may be significantly further off the pace than first feared, as the scale of its 2026 struggles becomes clearer.

The Formula 1 Commission is set for a crucial meeting this week as the controversy over Mercedes' power unit compression concept continues to escalate.

The guessing game over who is leading Formula 1's new 2026 era has descended into open finger-pointing in Bahrain.

Concerns about the complexity of Formula 1's new 2026 start procedures boiled over at the end of the first Bahrain test.

Renault's decision to shut down Alpine's World Endurance Championship program and Dacia's rally-raid effort at the end of the year has intensified speculation about the long-term future of its Formula 1 team.

Formula E chief Jeff Dodds has responded to Max Verstappen's scathing verdict on Formula 1's new 2026 cars by inviting the quadruple world champion to try an electric racer for himself.

Australian media headlines suggesting Oscar Piastri has "split" from manager Mark Webber appear wide of the mark, with the McLaren driver instead bolstering his support structure ahead of the 2026 season.

Jack Doohan says his goal remains a full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2027 after securing a reserve role at Haas - just as Esteban Ocon has been put on notice by team boss Ayao Komatsu.

Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur has firmly dismissed suggestions Lewis Hamilton's race engineer situation is destabilising the team.

The brother of FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has stepped down from his leadership role at DP World following revelations linking him to Jeffrey Epstein.

2026 Baharain testing photos, week 1

Mercedes' controversial engine compression concept remains the dominant talking point as official pre-season group testing began in Bahrain on Wednesday.

Lewis Hamilton has delivered a blunt early verdict on Formula 1's all-new 2026 machinery, suggesting the cars feel "slower than GP2" as pre-season testing got underway in Bahrain.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted Ferrari's reshuffle of his race engineering team is "detrimental" ahead of the 2026 season.

Lewis Hamilton's off-track environment has undergone a sweeping reset ahead of the new season, with changes spanning his race engineering, management and communications teams following a difficult first year at Ferrari.

Rival Formula 1 teams are believed to be closing in on the controversial Mercedes power unit concept amid rampant speculation linking a novel compression approach to the German manufacturer's strong early running under the 2026 rules.

Formula 1 could be set for a surprise return to India after more than a decade away, with the government confirming exploratory talks aimed at bringing a grand prix back to the country.

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has suggested a sequel to the hugely successful F1 movie is being considered, following the film's blockbuster performance as part of the sport's expanding partnership with Apple.