Sky Sports will broadcast nightly highlights of the Barcelona shakedown from Jan 26‑30, giving fans a quick look at the cars before the official Bahrain test. Highlights air at 7 pm on YouTube and 9 pm on the Sky Sports F1 channel.
F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin, 22, is named a Mercedes‑AMG Petronas development driver for 2026. She’ll work on simulators, support the team’s female driver and keep racing in a private program.
Netflix announces Drive to Survive Season 8 premieres February 27, revisiting the intense 2025 F1 season. The series will document Norris's title battle, Hamilton's Ferrari debut, and the final chapter of the ground-effect era.
Ross Brawn addresses the ongoing controversy over F1's engine regulations and shares his perspective on Lewis Hamilton's upcoming move to Ferrari for the 2025 season.
New Red Bull signing Isack Hadjar boldly predicts a championship fight in his 2026 debut season, targeting the title despite the challenge of adapting to new regulations and a new team.
At the Autosport Awards, Lando Norris accepted his first Formula 1 World Championship and reflected on Sir Jackie Stewart’s 2013 prediction that he could join the champion’s circle, highlighting his rise and McLaren’s resurgence.
Racing Bulls postponed their 2026 driver lineup announcement until after the Qatar GP to respect Yuki Tsunoda, allowing him a final race with Red Bull without distraction during the Constructors' battle.
Alpine shakedown its 2026 Mercedes‑powered car at Silverstone with Pierre Gasly. Netflix set Drive to Survive season 8 for 27 February, featuring Lando Norris’s chase and Max Verstappen’s comeback.
F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin has been named Mercedes' 2026 development driver, joining the team in simulator and factory roles while continuing her quest for a race seat in Formula 1.
Audi introduced its 2026 R26 car and livery in Berlin, with team principal Jonathan Wheatley declaring a goal to become Formula 1’s most successful outfit and to fight for a World Championship by 2030.
Mercedes promoted 22‑year‑old French driver Doriane Pin to a development driver role for 2026 after she clinched the 2025 F1 Academy title, marking a key step for the team’s talent pipeline and female representation in Formula 1.
Sixteen‑year‑old Thomas Bearman, brother of Haas driver Oliver, has joined Van Amersfoort Racing for 2026. He’ll race in the Formula Winter Series, Italian F4 and E4 after his British F4 podium.
