Formula One News — April 2026

Christijan Albers has branded George Russell "soft" amid growing debate about whether the experienced Mercedes driver can withstand the challenge of championship leader and teenaged teammate Kimi Antonelli.

Formula 1's escalating rules controversy is heading toward a decisive vote on April 20, as pressure mounts from drivers and safety concerns begin to outweigh resistance from leading teams.

Max Verstappen's growing presence at the Nurburgring is triggering a surge of interest in Germany - just as Formula 1 quietly returns to the iconic circuit due to calendar disruptions.

Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen, will make her single-seater debut in the Central European Formula 4 series this season.

Madrid's new Formula 1 circuit remains on track for its September debut despite new reports suggesting construction is lagging behind schedule.

Sergio Perez's father has revealed he harbours ambitions far beyond motorsport - including a run for the presidency of Mexico.

Ralf Schumacher believes Lewis Hamilton's contract could be limiting Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur's ability to control the increasingly fierce on-track battles with Charles Leclerc.

Christian Danner believes George Russell will ultimately get the upper hand over championship leader Kimi Antonelli as the 2026 season unfolds.

Pressure is mounting on Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache amid growing speculation he could become the first major casualty of the team's disastrous start to 2026.

Daniel Ricciardo says being dropped from Formula 1 ultimately came as a relief after two difficult years that left him exhausted.

Pressure is mounting on Formula 1 chiefs to act on the controversial 2026 regulations, with a key April 9 meeting looming and momentum building for at least partial changes.

Pierre Gasly says Alpine has given him the best car of his Formula 1 career - but the team has been forced to deny swirling claims of unequal treatment for teammate Franco Colapinto.

Kimi Antonelli has suggested Ferrari may already have been given a green light to close the engine gap to Mercedes - but other reports indicate that is not yet the case.

Mattia Binotto has made clear Audi will not appoint a new team principal despite the sudden exit of Jonathan Wheatley - amid speculation linking Christian Horner with the role.

Kimi Antonelli says he believes he can fight for the 2026 world championship - but admits teammate George Russell still holds the advantage.

Aston Martin has played down rumours of a rift with Honda, insisting the troubled partnership remains united as it races to fix its 2026 crisis.

Eddie Irvine believes Kimi Antonelli is already a genuine world championship contender - but warns a potential intra-team battle at Mercedes could turn explosive.

Formula 1 is scrambling to figure out what - if anything - can be done to fix its controversial 2026 regulations, with solutions proving as complex as the problem itself.

A rare and emotional insight into the life of Michael Schumacher has emerged, with daughter Gina-Maria speaking candidly in a new documentary about coping after her father's 2013 accident.

Toto Wolff has urged the media to ease off the growing championship hype around Kimi Antonelli, despite the teenage sensation emerging as an early title favourite.

Ralf Schumacher has urged Max Verstappen to rein in his criticism of Formula 1's new era, warning the Dutchman to focus on his team rather than "moaning" about the regulations.

Jack Doohan will race in the European Le Mans Series in 2026 after his planned Super Formula program failed to materialise.

Ferrari is set to treat the unexpected April break as a mini pre-season as it looks to close the gap to dominant Mercedes.

Max Verstappen's growing frustration with Formula 1 has triggered fresh speculation he could take a sabbatical in 2027 - potentially stepping away while still under contract with Red Bull.

Mercedes and Ferrari are expected to block major changes to Formula 1's controversial 2026 rules - despite growing criticism from drivers and even threats of a Max Verstappen exit.