Audi has successfully fired up its first Formula 1 power unit, a critical milestone for the German manufacturer as it prepares for its highly anticipated full-season debut in 2026.
Isack Hadjar faces Max Verstappen at Red Bull in 2026, but sweeping new regulations could give the young driver a rare opportunity to challenge the four-time champion from day one.
Former Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko revealed the team had early talks to sign Lando Norris, who went on to win the 2025 title with McLaren, calling him a major missed opportunity for the team.
Ex-McLaren executive Marcin Budkowski theorizes that "unconscious bias" towards Lando Norris at McLaren may have been a factor in Oscar Piastri's late-season title challenge collapse.
Sergio Perez has called being Max Verstappen's teammate at Red Bull "the worst job in F1," revealing a high-pressure environment where he felt set up for failure regardless of his performance.
Red Bull confirms race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will stay with Max Verstappen, securing their championship-winning partnership. Separately, Haas moves its 2026 car launch earlier to avoid congestion.
Future Cadillac F1 drivers Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas faced off in a 'Hot Ones' challenge, revealing personal anecdotes like pre-race bathroom breaks and thoughts on former teams.
Sergio Perez claimed being Max Verstappen's teammate is the "worst job in F1," but many see his comments as a self-serving attempt to deflect blame and generate headlines ahead of his Cadillac return.
Andrea Stella credits McLaren's championship resurgence to its 'world-class' technical team, expressing confidence that their winning culture will be key to navigating the major 2026 regulation changes.
Red Bull has confirmed that Gianpiero Lambiase will continue as Max Verstappen's race engineer for the 2026 season, fending off strong interest from rival teams like Aston Martin who sought him for a senior leadership role.
Ralf Schumacher advises Lewis Hamilton to handle his technical feedback to Ferrari more privately, while also highlighting a potential communication breakdown with his race engineer as a key hurdle for 2026.
McLaren's 'Papaya rules' ethos became a major liability in 2024, causing fan backlash and media distractions. To successfully defend their titles in 2026, the team must abandon the controversial term to prevent further division and focus on performance.
