Formula One News — May 2026

Mohammed Ben Sulayem has admitted Turkey could return to the Formula 1 calendar earlier than planned if the Middle East conflict continues disrupting the 2026 season.

Adrian Newey was reportedly hospitalised with illness during Aston Martin's troubled start to the 2026 season and has recently been working from home.

Formula 1 has handed Sky a huge long-term renewal deal despite growing fears in Europe about Apple's ambitions to dominate future broadcasting rights.

Nico Rosberg believes a future clash between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell is now inevitable as the teenage sensation continues piling pressure on his more experienced Mercedes teammate.

South Africa's renewed push to return Formula 1 to Africa is intensifying, with President Cyril Ramaphosa now set to personally attend a grand prix later this year as lobbying efforts ramp up.

Mercedes is reportedly seeking answers from customer team McLaren following the Woking outfit's dramatic pace breakthrough in Miami.

Flavio Briatore says Franco Colapinto has now reached the level Alpine expects "every race weekend" after the Argentine delivered arguably his strongest Formula 1 performance yet in Miami.

Mattia Binotto has pushed back against mounting criticism of Formula 1's controversial 2026 regulations, even as pressure builds for a future return to V8 engines.

Allan McNish endured a nightmare first weekend in his new senior role in Formula 1 as Audi's 2026 reliability crisis deepened in Miami.

Aston Martin is sending mixed messages about its recovery plan after Miami.

Saudi Arabia is refusing to give up on hosting a Formula 1 race this year despite the cancellation of the original Jeddah event amid the Iran conflict.

Support for a return to V8 engines in Formula 1 is rapidly building - with key US manufacturers now openly backing the idea after FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem declared the concept "will happen".

Frederik Vesti has revealed the extent to which he was caught in the middle of escalating conflict in the Middle East when his planned Formula 1 test was abruptly cancelled.

Formula 2 and the Canadian GP organisers are already discussing a long-term deal after the series' late addition to the 2026 calendar.

Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull is under mounting pressure to continue its recovery - not least to keep Max Verstappen on board.

Mohammed Ben Sulayem says Christian Horner would be "welcome back" in Formula 1, as interest grows in the available stake in Alpine.

Toto Wolff has again moved to cool the surging hype around Kimi Antonelli - even while admitting the teenager could dominate Formula 1 for years.

Isack Hadjar is already under scrutiny after a difficult Miami weekend, with French media questioning whether the infamous "second seat curse" alongside Max Verstappen is striking again.

Alessandro 'Alex' Zanardi will be laid to rest in Padua on Tuesday following a public memorial service, as his family begins to come to terms with his sudden death.

Kimi Antonelli has written himself into the record books by becoming the first driver ever to convert his first three pole positions into victories.

Mario Isola has said an emotional goodbye to Formula 1 after his final race weekend in Miami.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has declared that a return to V8 engines in Formula 1 is inevitable, as criticism of the new 2026 regulations continues apace.

Fernando Alonso admits he and teammate Lance Stroll are effectively experimenting - and even entertaining themselves - during races as Aston Martin battles through a difficult 2026 season.

Zak Brown and Laurent Mekies held talks in Miami to calm tensions over the future of Gianpiero Lambiase.

Lewis Hamilton has openly called for Ferrari to benefit from Formula 1's looming ADUO engine balancing decision, insisting the team's weakness lies not in the chassis but in power.