Christian Horner seeks an F1 return, but rumors of a deal with Aston Martin have been debunked. His realistic options—starting a new team or buying into Alpine—are both fraught with major obstacles.
Zhou Guanyu has signed as Cadillac's reserve driver for their 2026 F1 entry, drawn by the project's serious ambition to compete. He views the role as a crucial step toward returning to a full-time race seat.
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.
Former strategist Bernie Collins warns Aston Martin faces a "really difficult" 2026 season. Despite hype around Adrian Newey and Honda, she argues too many simultaneous changes could hinder their immediate performance.
Sergio Perez claims his time at Red Bull was a 'no-win' situation, stating that being faster than Max Verstappen created internal problems, while being slower was also an issue. His interview reveals a team culture entirely built around its number one driver.
Haas moved its VF‑26 launch to Jan 19, four days early, to avoid a crowded calendar after Alpine and Ferrari set Jan 23 dates. A digital debut, new Toyota title sponsor and unchanged driver lineup signal a fresh start ahead of the 2026 rule changes.
American team Haas has accelerated the launch of its 2026 VF‑26 to Jan 19, pulling ahead of Alpine and Ferrari to secure a clear media window before the Barcelona pre‑season test. The move reflects a crowded launch schedule and a deepening Toyota partnership.
Haas moved the VF‑26 launch to Jan 19, pulling it ahead of the crowded Jan 23 reveal day with Ferrari and Alpine. Online debut lets the team keep spotlight and tease upgrades before preseason testing.
Former F1 driver Derek Daly praised Max Verstappen’s rare knack for instantly reading the track and staying emotionally neutral, calling it a skill unseen for decades and key to his recent podium run.
Guanyu Zhou, after reserve stints at Ferrari and Cadillac, says his goal is an F1 seat. Watching races is tough, but he believes experience will help if a seat opens.
At Estoril 1993, Mika Hakkinen qualified ahead of Ayrton Senna and quipped “I had the balls!” Senna’s silence weeks exposed the champion’s edge and gave Finn a harsh lesson foreshadowing his titles.
Brit Arvid Lindblad, 18, will debut in F1 with Racing Bulls in 2026, but team bosses Alan Permane and Peter Bayer say his first season will be a steep learning curve as the sport rolls out new regs.
