Formula 1 faces a massive reset in 2026 with shorter, lighter cars and new power units. History favors those who interpret the rules best, leaving fans to wonder if Mercedes, Red Bull, or a surprise contender will dominate the next era.
Verstappen ignores engine compression ratio rumors, while Piastri's new Google ad features cheeky nods to his controversial exit from Alpine.
Oscar Piastri’s new Google Pixel ad features cheeky references to his controversial departure from Alpine, including a visual gag swapping an Alpine landscape for a papaya split.
Valtteri Bottas’s comeback with Cadillac is overshadowed by a carried-over grid penalty, while Ferrari reshuffles its engineering staff to support Lewis Hamilton. Meanwhile, Red Bull dismisses Mercedes' 2026 favorites tag and McLaren may reconsider its driver equality policy.
Jack Doohan is poised to join Haas as a reserve driver and race in Super Formula, strategically positioning himself for a potential F1 race seat in 2027.
Max Verstappen dismissed rumors about Mercedes' alleged 2026 engine loophole, stating he focuses on driving. He confirmed he will race with number 3 next season after losing the title to Lando Norris.
Ford reveals Max Verstappen is providing vital feedback on the 2026 Red Bull engine, focusing on drivability and power delivery that test benches cannot replicate.
George Russell aims to fix his poor record at Austin, Mexico, and Brazil as he prepares for a 2026 title challenge with Mercedes.
Mercedes is lobbying to move an NLS race date to allow Max Verstappen to qualify for the Nürburgring 24 Hours, with top executives personally intervening to clear his F1 calendar conflicts.
Ralf Schumacher fears Ferrari is heading for a disaster with their 2026 car, suggesting the team is developing two separate concepts to satisfy Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Damon Hill criticizes the FIA for enforcing a 15-month-old grid penalty on Valtteri Bottas, complicating the Finn's highly anticipated debut with Cadillac in Melbourne.
With Red Bull and Racing Bulls already revealed, the 2026 grid is taking shape. Fans are eagerly anticipating the remaining nine launches, featuring new entries like Cadillac and Audi, plus major power unit shifts.
