The 2026 Australian GP is set for a mostly dry weekend, with sunny skies expected for Friday practice and Sunday's race. The main variable is Saturday, where overcast conditions and a chance of isolated showers could impact the critical final practice and qualifying sessions, potentially mixing up the grid.
Sky Sports F1 will not renew its contract with pundit Danica Patrick for the 2026 season, ending her four-year stint with the broadcaster. The former racing driver, known for her role during American Grand Prix weekends, is stepping away to focus on other projects. Her departure comes amid her involvement in various controversies outside of the F1 paddock.
Sky Sports F1 unveils a new era for its 2026 coverage, introducing a fresh theme song from Tate McRae and confirming its star-studded broadcast team, which features an expanded role for former champion Jenson Button alongside Nico Rosberg and Jacques Villeneuve.
Sky Sports F1 has refreshed its iconic opening titles, partnering with pop star Tate McRae. Her Grammy-nominated song 'Just Keep Watching' will score the new intro sequence, marking a deliberate shift towards a more contemporary and energetic broadcast style for the new season.
The 2026 F1 season kicks off in Melbourne with radically lighter chassis, a 50‑50 hybrid power unit, and debut entries from Audi and Cadillac. We break down the regulation overhaul, team prospects and the five storylines to watch.
Aston Martin F1 signed an AI partnership with Cohere, giving all staff access to its North platform. The deal aims to boost engineering, operations, sponsor value, proving success without podiums.
Alpine has added 20‑year‑old Irish driver Alex Dunne to its academy, tasking him with a 2026 Formula 2 title push alongside fellow Alpine prospects as the team sharpens its talent pipeline.
Sky Sports unveils a £15‑a‑month rolling deal that gives UK fans live coverage of the first three 2026 F1 races for just £5 per weekend, with no long‑term contract required.
Six‑time winner Juan Pablo Montoya joins F1 TV’s presenter team, bringing candid race insight alongside a lineup of former drivers and journalists, to boost on‑air talent for the next season.
Ferrari's Bahrain test revealed a rule‑savvy package: an upside‑down rear wing, a smaller turbo and a combined power‑unit‑aero set‑up that delivered superior launch acceleration, hinting at a surprise edge.
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly says he trusts F1 will make the right call on the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, which are in doubt amid escalating Middle‑East conflict and impact on the April calendar.
Jolyon Palmer suggests Lewis Hamilton's lack of a permanent race engineer at Ferrari could be a significant handicap in the complex 2026 season, especially against settled teammate Charles Leclerc. While a challenge, Palmer warns against ever counting the seven-time champion out.
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