The Brad Pitt-led Formula 1 film 'F1' has been nominated for three BAFTA awards in editing, sound, and visual effects categories. This follows its four Oscar nominations, recognizing the film's technical achievements in blending its fictional story with real-world F1 events. The movie, a global box office hit, was filmed during actual Grand Prix weekends and featured cameos from current drivers.
Mercedes engineer Andrew Shovlin says the 2026 regulation overhaul – a new hybrid power unit, fresh chassis and revamped electronics – is the team’s most monumental project ever. Early shakedown laps in Barcelona show the car is runnable, setting the stage for a rapid development push ahead of the season.
Formula 1 has signed a multi‑year partnership with Standard Chartered, naming the bank its official wealth‑management and corporate‑investment partner for the 2026 season. The deal brings fan activations, supports the all‑female F1 Academy and adds a new revenue stream to F1’s growing commercial portfolio.
Cadillac boss Graeme Lowdon welcomes the "healthy rivalry" with Ford as both US giants enter F1, emphasizing the sport's appeal while Cadillac prepares for a Super Bowl livery reveal.
Karun Chandhok has expressed concern over Lewis Hamilton's unsettled race engineer situation at Ferrari, arguing the lack of a permanent appointment ahead of the new season is a worrying sign.
Lewis Hamilton praised his first day with Ferrari as "pretty solid" after completing 120 laps in wet conditions at Barcelona, marking a positive start to the 2026 regulations era.
McLaren debuted its 2026 MCL40 at the Barcelona test, opting for a delayed start to maximize development. Lando Norris drove the black-liveried car as the team targets a three-day run, while rivals like Williams withdrew and Red Bull faced crash damage.
Red Bull halted testing in Barcelona following Isack Hadjar's heavy crash on Tuesday. The team faces a race against time to repair the RB22 before deciding when to use their final test day.
Dry conditions returned for Day 3 in Barcelona, where Leclerc praised Ferrari's SF-26, McLaren debuted the MCL40, and Red Bull's Hadjar suffered a late crash.
Charles Leclerc expressed optimism after his first laps in the SF-26, noting the car's reliability and the potential for a "bigger advantage" under the new 2026 regulations.
Nico Hulkenberg brought out the red flag on day three in Barcelona after his Audi RS26 stopped on track. This follows Gabriel Bortoleto's early exit on day one, highlighting early reliability concerns for the new Audi team.
F1's private Barcelona test for 2026 regulations has been shrouded in secrecy. Despite impressive reliability from new power units, the blackout may have missed a chance to showcase the sport's engineering brilliance to the world.
