German Formula 1 veterans Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Nick Heidfeld reunited to honor founder Peter Sauber at the team's farewell ceremony, marking the end of an era before its transformation into the Audi factory squad for 2026.
Formula 1's 2026 technical regulations promise a revolution: lighter, smaller cars with active aerodynamics replace DRS, and a more powerful hybrid system shifts focus to driver-managed energy deployment and strategy.
Departing Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko says he will remain available as an informal mentor to Max Verstappen after leaving the team in 2025, highlighting their enduring bond amid a period of major technical and structural change for the championship-winning squad.
Lando Norris clinched the 2025 F1 title by just two points, but a season of critical moments—from crashes to team orders—left Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri wondering what could have been.
Ross Brawn, the architect of championship-winning teams for Michael Schumacher and Jenson Button, will receive the Autosport Gold Medal in January 2026. The award honors his extraordinary career as an engineer, team principal, and regulatory shaper who left an indelible mark on modern Formula 1.
F1 has released new official renders of the 2026 car, showcasing its shorter, narrower design with active aerodynamics. The images preview the major regulation shift, highlighting new driver-controlled 'Overtake' and 'Boost' modes, reduced drag, and a trade-off of downforce for higher top speeds.
F1 has rebranded key 2026 technical terms—like 'Overtake Mode' and 'Boost Mode'—to improve fan understanding, alongside releasing images of the lighter, lower-drag cars set to debut under the new regulations.
F1 has officially defined the key terms for its 2026 technical revolution, introducing 'Overtake Mode' to replace DRS and 'Active Aero' for adjustable wings. The standardized terminology, created with the FIA and teams, aims to simplify the new hybrid power units and aerodynamic rules for fans.
The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and Spa-Francorchamps are set to share a spot on the F1 calendar from 2028 to 2032 in a rotational agreement, a move designed to preserve both historic venues amid calendar expansion. Barcelona would host in 2028, 2030, and 2032, with Spa featuring in 2029 and 2031.
Lewis Hamilton faces new internal pressure at Ferrari from junior driver Oliver Bearman. After a subdued 2025 season, the Haas rookie's strong performances have marked him as a potential future replacement, with insiders noting Bearman's speed is 'an issue' for the seven-time champion if his form doesn't improve.
With the Aston Martin opportunity closed, Christian Horner's path back to the F1 grid now centers on a potential minority investment in Alpine. His return depends on whether the team's celebrity-backed shareholders sell their stake, but Horner is in no rush, preferring to wait for the right project as the 2026 season approaches.
Alex Albon has voiced support for Yuki Tsunoda after Red Bull demoted him to a reserve role for 2026, stating he believes Tsunoda "deserves a place in F1." Albon, who revived his own career from a similar position, hopes Tsunoda can use the year to make an impact and secure a full-time return.
