Sergio Pérez revealed that Helmut Marko paid a £6,000‑per‑hour psychologist fee after Pérez’s early struggles at the team. It highlights costly mental‑health support now part of F1 driver programmes.
Haas has moved the unveiling of its 2026 Formula 1 car to 19 January, a week later than planned, citing congestion at its new facilities and a packed pre‑season calendar. The extra week gives engineers more time for final tweaks and integration checks.
Finnish champion Valtteri Bottas will drive Ferrari’s 156/85 Turbo at the Repco Adelaide Motorsport Festival on March 1, ahead of his 2026 F1 return with Cadillac, blending heritage and star power.
McLaren’s 2025 title win proved its ground‑effect mastery, but the 2026 rule reset erases that edge. Team leaders say the strength lies in their people and processes, should carry the team forward.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown argues that returning to mid‑race refuelling would add a new strategic dimension to Formula 1, but the idea clashes with modern safety, sustainability and cost‑cap goals.
Carlos Sainz spent New Year’s Eve in Mexico golfing, beach‑walking and partying with friends. Williams will unveil the 2026 FW48 livery on Feb 3, as his early podiums raise expectations.
Ferrari’s 2025 season ended winless, with the SF‑25 plagued by ride‑height woes. Team principal Fred Vasseur says those problems are gone but new technical hurdles await in 2026 as regulations shift.
The F1 film shot during live Grand Prix weekends, using motorsport‑grade RF transmitters and 16 4K camera rigs to sync audio, video and telemetry, winning Critics' Choice Awards for editing and sound.
Cadillac signs former Ferrari driver Zhou Guanyu as a reserve, while Guenther Steiner touts Oliver Bearman as the 'obvious' replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari, setting the stage for a dynamic driver market.
Oscar Piastri reflects on the tense 2022 contract dispute with Alpine, a saga that went to the CRB before he secured his move to McLaren. Now a race winner and championship contender, he can finally look back on the drama with a sense of humor.
Williams will unveil the official livery for its 2026 FW48 on February 3, following a fan-designed livery for testing. The reveal marks a key moment as the team aims to build on its 2025 resurgence and challenge the front under F1's new regulations.
'F1: The Movie' wins two Critics' Choice Awards for Best Editing and Best Sound, building momentum for the Oscars and Golden Globes while boosting the sport's mainstream appeal.
