A generous gesture from Fernando Alonso during his 2007 McLaren season backfired dramatically. After giving his crew €1,000 each, team management intervened, demanding the money back and threatening termination for non-compliance.
The 2026 F1 season ushers in a new era on the pit wall, headlined by Adrian Newey's surprising role as Aston Martin team principal. Newcomers Audi and Cadillac also finalize their leadership with Jonathan Wheatley and Graeme Lowdon.
McLaren enters the 2026 F1 season with surprising confidence, thanks to its strong technical team, while rivals Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull express caution or acknowledge major challenges ahead of the sweeping regulation changes.
A major BUDDS auction will feature rare F1 memorabilia from icons like Ayrton Senna and Charles Leclerc, offering collectors a chance to own a piece of motorsport history.
Years after his friend Anthoine Hubert's death, Pierre Gasly shares his ongoing journey with grief, revealing a poignant final memory and how the tragedy reshaped his life beyond F1.
Ford's F1 commitment to Red Bull is not dependent on Max Verstappen, says global director Mark Rushbrook, emphasizing the brand's confidence in the team and its goal to win with the new 2026 power unit.
Former McLaren junior Alex Dunne reflects on his "amazing" F1 debut, expressing gratitude to the team despite their mutual parting. Now unaffiliated, his path to F1 from Formula 2 has become more challenging.
Oliver Bearman, a Ferrari academy product, is emerging as the ideal long-term replacement for Lewis Hamilton. His impressive rookie season and deep integration into the Ferrari system make him a seamless and logical fit for the team's future.
Lee Stevenson, Max Verstappen's former chief mechanic at Red Bull, has been promoted to team manager at Audi's new F1 outfit, bolstering their leadership with proven championship-winning experience for their 2026 entry.
Jock Clear says Lewis Hamilton's difficult first Ferrari season was 'reassuring,' as it highlights F1's immense challenge. He predicts a stronger comeback for the seven-time champion in 2026.
Ahead of his 2026 F1 debut with Racing Bulls, Arvid Lindblad reveals team leadership gave him candid advice: expect a difficult transition and not to be naive as he steps up from Formula 2.
Pierre Gasly revealed his deep regret over a casual wave goodbye to Anthoine Hubert before his fatal 2019 crash, a moment that taught him to never take time with loved ones for granted.
