Formula One News — April 2026

Miami GP - Thursday Press Conference

Max Verstappen's long-term future at Red Bull is under increasing scrutiny, as team boss Laurent Mekies moved to calm concerns over the impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase.

Mick Schumacher has admitted he still thinks about Formula 1 and would not rule out a return to the grid.

Melbourne looks set to lose its place as Formula 1's season opener from 2027, despite earlier vows to "make it hard" for rivals to take the slot.

Formula 1 chiefs failed to reach agreement on more fundamental engine changes during recent crisis talks, settling instead for what insiders describe as a compromise.

Madrid's new Formula 1 race remains on schedule and close to a sell-out - despite having the most expensive tickets in Europe.

Honda has warned its Formula 1 struggles with Aston Martin will not be solved in Miami, despite intensive recent development work.

Nikolas Tombazis has played down expectations that Formula 1's new engine balancing system will dramatically reshape the pecking order.

Fresh momentum behind a potential 12th Formula 1 team is gathering pace, with another familiar name now entering the frame.

Franco Colapinto's Formula 1 future is under fresh scrutiny amid rumours Alpine could turn to Yuki Tsunoda for 2027.

Mattia Binotto has thrown his support behind veteran Nico Hulkenberg, insisting the German still has "a lot to prove" despite being 38.

Rob Marshall says Formula 1's much-criticised 2026 regulations are allowing far more design freedom than engineers initially expected.

Formula 1 has confirmed the Turkish GP will return from 2027 under a new long-term agreement.

Christian Horner has fuelled speculation about a future in MotoGP after appearing in the Jerez paddock - but insists he is "in no hurry" to make his next move.

Sebastian Vettel has impressed with a strong amateur performance in the London Marathon, completing the race in 2 hours, 59 minutes and 8 seconds.

Alexander Wurz says Formula 1's early-season rule tweaks for Miami are an improvement - but unlikely to fully satisfy drivers.

Fernando Alonso has hinted he could extend his Aston Martin stay beyond 2026, admitting it would be "very difficult" to walk away from Formula 1.

George Russell insists he is not treating 2026 as his only chance at a world title, amid mounting pressure at Mercedes.

Chinese automotive giant BYD has confirmed it is in active discussions about a potential entry into Formula 1.

Laurent Mekies has pushed back against Toto Wolff amid a growing political row over Formula 1's new engine balancing system.

In Hinwil, Switzerland, the ​Audi Formula 1 team has today announced the appointment of Allan McNish as Racing Director of the team

Pirelli expects more varied race strategies in 2026 as Formula 1 teams continue to develop their cars.

Aston Martin's radical 2026 car concept has been sharply criticised, with one expert in Japan calling a key design element an "unthinkable mistake".

Ferrari's radical 'Macarena' rear wing concept is beginning to spread across the Formula 1 field, with Red Bull now also testing the eye-catching solution.

Zak Brown has firmly rejected speculation that Andrea Stella could leave McLaren for Ferrari amid the impending arrival of Gianpiero Lambiase.