Latest Formula One News
JUNE 2, 2026
FIA inspection eases Madrid fears despite legal dispute
Concerns that Formula 1's new Madrid street circuit could miss its September debut appear to be fading, although a legal dispute is now unfolding behind the scenes.
Formula E boss says F1's V8 push is good for us
Formula E chief Jeff Dodds says Formula 1's growing desire to return to V8 engines is ultimately good news for the all-electric championship.
JUNE 1, 2026
Antonelli says F1 rivals now respect him amid title charge
Kimi Antonelli says his rivals now view him differently after his remarkable start to the 2026 season.
Mercedes walks away from Alpine as Horner options narrow
Mercedes has reportedly abandoned plans to buy a stake in Alpine, while Christian Horner's hopes of using the French team as a route back into Formula 1 also appear to have hit a dead end.
Danner urges Hulkenberg to stay patient with Audi
Nico Hulkenberg has been urged not to lose faith in Audi despite the German manufacturer's difficult start to the 2026 season.
Cadillac boss slams completely false Bottas exit rumours
Cadillac team principal Graeme Lowdon has strongly denied rumours that Valtteri Bottas could lose his seat before the end of the season.
Perfect Hamilton could stay ahead in Monaco
Lewis Hamilton could emerge as Ferrari's surprise contender in Monaco after decisively outpacing teammate Charles Leclerc in Canada, according to Ralf Schumacher.
Verstappen allies hit back at Steiner over criticism
Max Verstappen's allies have turned on former Haas boss Gunther Steiner after he suggested the Dutchman's criticism of Formula 1's 2026 regulations is motivated by a lack of victories.
Rare Schumacher accounts emerge 12 years after accident
More than 12 years after Michael Schumacher's skiing accident, rare new firsthand accounts have emerged from some of the people involved on the day the seven-time world champion suffered his life-changing injuries.
Cadillac delighted as V8 momentum grows in F1
Cadillac and Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali have added fresh support to growing calls for a return to V8 engines in the near future.
MAY 29, 2026
Tost raises Newey health concern amid Aston-Honda struggle
Former Formula 1 team boss Franz Tost has suggested Adrian Newey's health may be a factor as Aston Martin battles through a disastrous start to its new Honda era.
Ben Sulayem pushes to scrap FIA presidential term limits
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is backing a proposal that would remove term limits for the governing body's top officials, potentially allowing FIA presidents to remain in office beyond the current 12-year maximum.
Stella shuts down fresh Lambiase succession rumours
Andrea Stella has pushed back against renewed speculation that Max Verstappen's long-time race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase is being lined up to replace him as McLaren team principal.
Hamilton, Leclerc defend Ferrari's electric Luce
Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have publicly backed the company's controversial new electric Luce model, despite fierce criticism that wiped billions from Ferrari's market value and triggered ridicule across the media.
Vowles confident Sainz and Albon will stay at Williams
Williams boss James Vowles has played down growing driver market speculation, insisting both Carlos Sainz and Alexander Albon remain committed to the team's long-term project.
MAY 28, 2026
Gucci confirmed as Alpine title sponsor
Gucci has officially entered Formula 1 as title sponsor of Alpine from 2027 - confirming weeks of growing speculation linking the luxury giant with the Enstone-based squad.
Audi digs in as F1 civil war over engines intensifies
Audi has emerged as the key obstacle in Formula 1's growing civil war over its controversial engine rules - as CEO Stefano Domenicali openly backs a return to V8 power.
Verstappen deliberately let Red Bull hit the wall
Ralf Schumacher believes Max Verstappen intentionally allowed tensions to rise inside Red Bull during the Canadian GP weekend in order to force the team to confront its ongoing car problems.
F1 has backup plan ready if Qatar, Abu Dhabi cancelled
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali says the sport already has contingency plans prepared in case escalating Middle East tensions force the cancellation of the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
MAY 27, 2026
Ferrari loses billions as electric launch sparks backlash
Ferrari has been hit by a wave of criticism - and a major stock market selloff - following the launch of its controversial new electric luxury model, the Ferrari Luce.
Ross Brawn returns in MotoGP role
Ross Brawn is returning to frontline motorsport in a surprise move to MotoGP.
Raikkonen finally speaks about the other Kimi
Kimi Raikkonen has publicly commented for the first time on Formula 1's newest sensation - championship leader Andrea 'Kimi' Antonelli.
Bearman calm over Ferrari future as Hamilton stays
Oliver Bearman says he is in no rush to resolve his Formula 1 future despite growing interest around the 21-year-old amid the sport's bubbling 2027 driver market.
Montoya doubles down after Verstappen clash escalates
Juan Pablo Montoya has hit back again at Max Verstappen after their public war of words escalated during the Canadian GP weekend.