Apple plans an all-out offensive to promote F1 in the US, leveraging its devices, apps, music, and stores alongside a high-quality, interactive broadcast on Apple TV+. The strategy aims to convert fans from the "F1" movie and deeply integrate the sport into the Apple ecosystem.
Ex-F1 driver Riccardo Patrese predicts Aston Martin will soon fight for championships, crediting Adrian Newey's design and Fernando Alonso's driving talent as the key components for their imminent rise to the front of the grid.
Haas Team Principal Ayao Komatsu has given a frank review of Esteban Ocon's 2025 season, calling it unsatisfactory after the experienced driver was outperformed by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman. Komatsu cited shared responsibility for the inconsistency and stressed the need for faster problem-solving to harness Ocon's clear speed in the coming season.
Sky Sports F1 will broadcast just the final hour of each day during the first 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain (Feb 11-13), offering fans a minimal live window. The subsequent test days are planned for full coverage, leaving media reports and liveblogs as the primary sources for most of the track action.
Max Verstappen sees clear parallels with Michael Schumacher in their relentless drive to win, but the Red Bull champion has no interest in matching Schumacher's seven titles. With four championships already, Verstappen prioritizes his young family and personal life over a prolonged pursuit of statistical legacy, marking a distinct generational shift in priorities at the pinnacle of F1.
Cadillac will reveal its 2026 Formula 1 car livery to a global audience during the Super Bowl halftime show, a massively expensive and high-profile marketing move that guarantees unprecedented exposure for the new team's identity ahead of its grid entry.
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes was hiding significant pace in testing, while Max Verstappen's instructor hopes to see the champion return to the Nurburgring, a step toward his 24-hour race goal.
A video from a Red Bull event captures Daniel Ricciardo's amused reaction to seeing Max Verstappen wearing a cap with his old number '3'. Verstappen had secured Ricciardo's permission to use the number after losing the 2025 championship, formalizing a friendly gesture between the former teammates.
Red Bull's new in-house 2026 engine showed promising reliability in its Barcelona shakedown, completing over 600 laps. However, its ultimate success in returning Max Verstappen to title contention depends on matching the power of established manufacturers like Mercedes.
Aston Martin's new AMR26 F1 car, the first designed under Adrian Newey, is a major technical gamble featuring a new in-house gearbox and Honda power unit. Bernie Collins analyzes its aggressive aerodynamics and highlights the challenge of achieving reliability and performance with so many new components.
Christian Horner shared that Daniel Ricciardo is a talented singer and believes the Australian could have been an F1 world champion with a better Red Bull car during his peak years. He also expressed confidence that Oscar Piastri will be motivated to bounce back after his 2025 title challenge unraveled.
Juan Pablo Montoya reveals Mercedes' 2026 W17 was reportedly running 3-4 seconds per lap off its true pace in Barcelona testing, hinting at a hidden performance leap. Toto Wolff remains cautiously optimistic, awaiting Max Verstappen's times for a true competitive read.
