Latest Formula One News

MAY 19, 2026

Canada GP not sold out despite expanded sprint weekend

Canadian GP organisers admit this year's Montreal event is not fully sold out despite the addition of Formula 2, F1 Academy and the renovated circuit's first-ever sprint format.

Honda insists F1 project safe despite historic company losses

Honda insists its Formula 1 program remains secure despite the carmaker announcing historic financial losses and a major strategic retreat from electric vehicles.

Ralf slams Audi communication and Hulkenberg

Ralf Schumacher says Audi's difficult start to life in Formula 1 goes beyond poor performance, calling the organisation's internal communication "a disaster".

Glock says Germany must kneel before Verstappen

Former Formula 1 driver Timo Glock says Max Verstappen has single-handedly reignited interest in German motorsport following the Dutchman's sensational appearance at the sold-out 24 Hours Nurburgring.

Asphalt down at Madrid as Sainz reveals tunnel sections

Carlos Sainz has completed the first laps of Formula 1's new Madrid circuit, with the layout's dramatic banking and motorway tunnels now emerging as defining features of the 2026 SP venue.

MAY 18, 2026

Nurburgring return definitely on for Verstappen

Max Verstappen may have lost victory at the Nurburgring 24 Hours to a driveshaft failure, but the Dutchman's sensational outing has already transformed the event.

Schumacher doubts Leclerc can ever win Ferrari title

Charles Leclerc could become world champion in the right car - but probably not at Ferrari, according to former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher.

Marko says 2026 rules have killed qualifying appeal

Former Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 qualifying has lost its essence under the controversial 2026 regulations.

Valsecchi says Antonelli massacring Russell at Mercedes

Former GP2 champion Davide Valsecchi says Kimi Antonelli is doing far more than merely handling the pressure of Formula 1 - he is destroying George Russell at Mercedes.

Ben Sulayem sides against Mercedes in Alpine stake battle

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has publicly questioned the idea of multi-team ownership in Formula 1 just as Zak Brown reportedly escalated the issue formally with a written complaint.

Journalist sparks fresh doubts about Ocon's Haas future

Fresh speculation about Esteban Ocon's future at Haas erupted after Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli claimed the Frenchman may not even finish the 2026 season.

MAY 15, 2026

F1 update war explodes as teams copy Ferrari trick

Formula 1's 2026 development race is escalating rapidly, with rival teams already copying Ferrari innovations while McLaren could soon introduce its own version of the innovative 'Macarena' rear wing concept.

Piquet Jr says Hamilton now Ferrari's clear number 2

Former Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. believes Lewis Hamilton has already slipped firmly into a supporting role at Ferrari behind Charles Leclerc.

Costa says Aston Martin made major Newey mistake

Former Ferrari and Mercedes engineering chief Aldo Costa believes Aston Martin made a major error in how it structured the arrival of legendary designer Adrian Newey.

Marko shrugs off Verstappen exit threat amid Nurburgring buzz

Dr Helmut Marko says Formula 1 would simply embrace another superstar if Max Verstappen eventually walks away from the sport.

FIA chief shrugs off critics - We don't need fans

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem says he does not care about popularity as criticism of his leadership continues following his re-election for a second term.

MAY 14, 2026

Piastri linked with Red Bull amid Verstappen rumours

Fresh rumours of a sensational driver-market shakeup are swirling through Formula 1, with reports now linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull Racing and Max Verstappen to McLaren.

FIA warns ADUO not magic bullet for stragglers

Formula 1's ADUO engine concession system will undergo its first assessment after the Canadian GP, with the FIA set to determine which manufacturers qualify for extra development freedom under the 2026 rules.

MAY 13, 2026

F1 CEO hits back at purists amid 2026 rules backlash

Stefano Domenicali has hit back at growing criticism of Formula 1's controversial new-era regulations, accusing "purists" and struggling teams of exaggerating the problems.

Tombazis explains F1's emergency fix for yo-yo racing

Nikolas Tombazis says Formula 1's planned 2027 regulation refinements are aimed at preventing the 'yo-yo' racing effect that emerged under the controversial new hybrid rules.

Comparing Antonelli to F1 greats disrespectful says Domenicali

Stefano Domenicali admits he would be "thrilled" if teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli became world champion - even as the Formula 1 chief echoed concerns about excessive hype surrounding the 19-year-old Italian.

Verstappen to do Nurburgring 24h every single year

Max Verstappen says he wants to contest the Nurburgring 24 Hours "every single year" after plunging into what many drivers describe as the world's toughest endurance race.

Alpine coy over Gucci rumours as BWT deal nears end

Alpine has refused to deny mounting speculation linking the Enstone-based outfit with a future title sponsorship deal involving luxury fashion giant Gucci.

Denmark revives F1 dream with new $500m circuit plan

Denmark's long-running Formula 1 ambitions may be stirring again after wealthy heirs linked to pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk unveiled plans for a massive new circuit project in Padborg.