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.
In 1998 German authorities briefly investigated Michael Schumacher for attempted murder after his 1997 Jerez clash with Jacques Villeneuve, but the case was dismissed within days.
A RacingNews365 poll makes it clear: the sweeping 2026 regulation overhaul is the story that most excites the F1 community, outrunning driver moves, new manufacturers and Adrian Newey’s Aston Martin debut.
McLaren’s 2025 title win proved its ground‑effect mastery, but the 2026 rule reset erases that edge. Team leaders say the strength lies in their people and processes, should carry the team forward.
Lando Norris, Champion, says he won on his own terms, not by copying Max Verstappen’s aggressive style. He apologises for past “stupid” comments about Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, stressing respect.
Carlos Sainz spent New Year’s Eve in Mexico golfing, beach‑walking and partying with friends. Williams will unveil the 2026 FW48 livery on Feb 3, as his early podiums raise expectations.
Australian rookie Oscar Piastri told RacingNews365 that Max Verstappen’s rapid rise, achieved without junior championship wins, shows raw talent can bypass title‑laden routes to Formula 1.
The F1 film shot during live Grand Prix weekends, using motorsport‑grade RF transmitters and 16 4K camera rigs to sync audio, video and telemetry, winning Critics' Choice Awards for editing and sound.
Valtteri Bottas will drive a Ferrari F1 car for the first time at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival, piloting a 1985 156/85 chassis. This symbolic run comes as he prepares to join Cadillac in 2026, which will use Ferrari power units, strengthening his ties to Australia ahead of his F1 return.
Oscar Piastri reflects on the tense 2022 contract dispute with Alpine, a saga that went to the CRB before he secured his move to McLaren. Now a race winner and championship contender, he can finally look back on the drama with a sense of humor.
Anthony Hamilton is launching the HybridV10 series, a new global racing championship that combines the iconic sound of V10 engines with modern hybrid technology and sustainable fuels to create an authentic and accessible motorsport festival.
