Danica Patrick has revealed she chose to leave her role as a Sky Sports F1 pundit after five years, not the broadcaster. The former IndyCar and NASCAR star says she decided it was time to move on, expressing gratitude for an experience that made her an even bigger fan of the sport.
The 2026 F1 season begins with first practice in Melbourne, offering the first true look at team performance under new technical rules. While times may not show full potential due to strategic sandbagging, the session sets the stage for the new era's competitive order.
The live updates hub for the F1 Australian GP is active but not yet showing session results, instead featuring links to F2/F3 coverage, podcasts, and current championship standings. The page is set to become the central source for real-time timing and commentary as track action begins at Albert Park.
Lewis Hamilton revealed he has not yet given Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc a wedding present, joking about his habit of delaying gifts by six months. Leclerc responded with a humorous request for a championship title as the ideal gift, showcasing the early friendly dynamic between the two stars as they begin their partnership.
An engine fire erupted from Mattia Colnaghi’s MP Motorsport F3 car in Albert Park practice, prompting a red‑flag stop. The incident ended the session early and reshuffle qualifying grid for Race 1.
Will Buxton, a familiar face from Netflix's F1 docuseries Drive to Survive, jokes about becoming an internet meme due to his straightforward commentary. He reveals his lines are unscripted, stemming from lengthy interview sessions, and he good-naturedly embraces his role in the show's culture, which has moved him from serious journalist to lighthearted personality.
The 2026 F1 season begins with Friday practice for the Australian GP, airing live in Europe during the early morning hours on Sky and ServusTV. The sessions provide the first true look at the competitive hierarchy between Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull under the new regulations.
Aston Martin's 2026 car is plagued by extreme vibrations that risk causing permanent nerve damage to its drivers, casting major doubt on their Australian GP participation. In other news, a rule change has removed Valtteri Bottas's carried-over grid penalty, and Lewis Hamilton discussed his reset approach with Ferrari for the new season.
Liam Lawson says Racing Bulls' recruitment of top technical staff like Dan Fallows is a 'powerful' boost for the team. He also feels personally better prepared for 2025 after his first full pre-season, though mastering the new car regulations remains a key challenge.
Sergio Perez has claimed his technical feedback is more valued at his new Cadillac team than it was at Red Bull. The experienced driver, returning after a year out, says the collaborative environment of the new American project has reignited his motivation following a tough end to his time with the champions.
Max Verstappen is reportedly confirmed to race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in a key Nurburgring Endurance Series event in March 2026, a critical step towards his anticipated debut in the legendary Nurburgring 24 Hours later that year, driving for the Winward team alongside a strong lineup of co-drivers.
Alpine's Franco Colapinto has responded to his viral 'Drive to Survive' dressing-down by Flavio Briatore, dismissing it as a standard part of F1's high-pressure learning environment. The rookie driver defended his boss's direct style and suggested the criticism was justified, framing it as a professional lesson rather than personal drama.
