Lance Stroll hails Adrian Newey's "obsessive" focus on performance as Aston Martin's team principal, even as Newey reportedly leads the search for his own permanent replacement. The team faces a dual challenge: overcoming a troubled start to the 2026 season with its new Honda power unit and securing long-term leadership stability.
Max Verstappen will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the four-hour NLS2 race at the Nurburgring this Saturday, March 21st. The race starts at 12:00 CET (11:00 UK time), with qualifying earlier that morning at 08:30 CET. This event is a key preparation step for his planned participation in the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May.
David Coulthard says Lewis Hamilton's podium for Ferrari in China proves the seven-time champion is "not done," silencing retirement rumors. He argues the result shows Hamilton's competitive fire is still burning as he adapts to his new team.
Aston Martin is looking to recruit Audi's Jonathan Wheatley as its new team principal, a move intended to free Adrian Newey from managerial duties to focus solely on technical development. The team has lacked stable race team leadership for years, with Newey only temporarily filling the role. Wheatley's extensive trackside experience makes him a prime target to fill this critical gap.
Aston Martin is pursuing Audi's Jonathan Wheatley to become team principal, aiming to free Adrian Newey from management duties to focus entirely on solving the car's critical issues. The move highlights the team's desperate need to recover from a catastrophic start to the 2026 season, plagued by severe vibrations from its new Honda power unit.
Williams rookie Franco Colapinto scored his first F1 point in China despite racing with a damaged floor from a collision with Esteban Ocon, who received a penalty. Colapinto accepted Ocon's apology after the race, which also saw Alpine achieve a rare double points finish.
Aston Martin has officially denied rumors of Adrian Newey stepping down, stating he remains Team Principal. However, reports confirm he is leading an ongoing search for a permanent successor, with several high-profile F1 figures having been approached for the role.
Aston Martin has denied reports that Team Principal Adrian Newey is stepping down, affirming his continued leadership. The statement comes as the team grapples with a far more serious issue: a 2026 Honda power unit causing dangerous vibrations and numbness for drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, raising immediate safety and performance concerns.
Ralf Schumacher has criticized Max Verstappen for publicly criticizing Red Bull, contrasting it with his brother Michael's habit of supporting his team privately during struggles. The comments come as Red Bull admits to a 'substantial' performance gap to rivals after a poor Chinese GP.
Despite a tough Chinese GP revealing performance and reliability issues with the RB22, Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is confident the team can rapidly improve the car, targeting a step forward at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.
David Coulthard has backed Max Verstappen and Lando Norris against critics of their harsh assessment of F1's 2026 rules, arguing their champion perspectives are valid. He acknowledges the regulations need tweaks but have increased on-track action, framing a central conflict between sporting purity and engineered spectacle.
Jacques Villeneuve delves into his fierce 1990s rivalry with Michael Schumacher, explaining their complete lack of off-track relationship and the fearless mindset that allowed him to compete. He reveals the fascinating, pre-planned story behind his legendary outside pass on Schumacher at the 1996 Portuguese GP, inspired by his IndyCar experience on banked ovals.
