Formula One News — March 2026

MARCH 3, 2026

Melbourne reassured as F1 scrambles amid widening war

Australian GP chief Travis Auld has moved to calm fears about the season opener as the escalating Iran conflict continues to disrupt global aviation.

Aston formation lap only rumours swirl amid battery fears

Aston Martin could take the extraordinary step of completing only the formation lap at the Australian Grand Prix before retiring both cars, amid deepening concerns about its new Honda power unit.

Berger uneasy as F1 enters Formula E on steroids era

Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger admits the 2026 rules feel less like evolution - and more like a farewell to classic motorsport.

MARCH 2, 2026

Middle East conflict hits F1 travel as season looms

Formula 1 is scrambling to protect the start of its 2026 season after fresh military escalation in the Middle East disrupted air travel just days before the Australian GP.

Honda explains Aston crisis as battery flaw exposed

Honda has broken its silence over Aston Martin's troubled start to 2026, admitting serious vibration issues with its new power unit after calls from critics - including Ralf Schumacher - for the Japanese manufacturer to "take responsibility and avoid further speculation".

Verstappen, Hamilton, Alonso snub Netflix interviews

Three of Formula 1's biggest names - Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso - declined to sit down for dedicated interviews in the new season of Netflix's Drive to Survive, reports reveal.

Alpine takes folding wing gamble under new aero rules

Alpine is pursuing a noticeably different solution to Formula 1's new active rear wing regulations - a bold move following the team's disastrous 2025 campaign.

Schumacher crashes out of IndyCar debut

Mick Schumacher's new IndyCar adventure got off to a difficult start, with the German crashing out on the opening lap of the season opener in St Petersburg.

Pourchaire eyes FP1 outing in new Mercedes F1 role

Newly appointed Mercedes development driver Theo Pourchaire says he would "really like" to take part in a Formula 1 free practice session as part of his new role with the Brackley based team.

Safe tip for 2026 champion is Russell says Hadjar

The FIA has officially confirmed that new engine compression ratio controls will be introduced earlier than planned, fast-tracked to June 1 amid the ongoing Mercedes engine controversy.