Ross Brawn dismisses the Mercedes and Red Bull engine controversy as standard F1 practice, with the FIA confirming no immediate ban will be implemented for 2026.
Max Verstappen supports the return of American drivers to Formula 1, citing growing US involvement with Ford and Cadillac joining the grid in 2026.
Williams will miss the Barcelona test due to a likely structural issue or crash test failure. Instead of rushing a compromised car, the team is prioritizing factory work to ensure readiness for Bahrain, despite starting the season on the back foot.
Andy Cowell suggests pushing engine limits is standard F1 practice as Mercedes faces scrutiny over a potential 2026 compression ratio advantage.
Ross Brawn believes Lewis Hamilton can return to his best with Ferrari in 2026, but only if the team environment and driver-engineer relationship finally click into place.
Haas hits the track with the VF-26 at Fiorano, featuring new Toyota branding and driver Oliver Bearman, marking a key milestone ahead of the 2026 regulations.
Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo joked about making 'The Hangover 4' during a Ford shoot. Verstappen also confirmed he will use Ricciardo's iconic number 3 next season after losing the championship.
Williams will skip the Barcelona test due to FW48 delays. Alex Albon remains positive, noting it's part of pushing for performance as the team prepares for the 2026 regulations.
Lewis Hamilton expressed 'massive excitement' after completing his first shakedown in Ferrari's 2026 car, marking an emotional start to his new chapter with the Scuderia.
Lewis Hamilton expressed excitement after his first outing in Ferrari's new SF-26 at Fiorano, while the team confirmed Carlo Santi as his interim race engineer for the upcoming Barcelona test.
Audi’s 2026 F1 entry brings a works team and power unit, backed by a history of rapid dominance in Le Mans, Dakar, and Formula E. Rivals should take note as the manufacturer targets championship contention by 2030.
Flavio Briatore revealed that securing a Mercedes power unit was his sole condition for joining Alpine. He insisted there was 'no plan B,' emphasizing the necessity of partnering with the best to eliminate performance deficits.