Carlos Sainz praises Lando Norris for winning the 2025 F1 title by staying true to himself, proving a 'good guy' can be champion. Sainz hopes the immense success doesn't change Norris's genuine personality.
Williams will reveal its official 2026 livery for the FW48 on February 3rd, featuring a return to the classic 'Forward W' logo. The announcement follows the team's best season in nearly a decade, signaling ambitious plans for the upcoming season under new technical regulations.
Williams will reveal its 2026 FW48 livery on February 3, a key moment for the team's ambitious project targeting the new regulations. Following a strong 2025 season with two podiums, the Grove-based outfit aims to continue its upward trajectory and close the gap to the front-runners.
F1 has announced a three-part pre-season testing schedule for 2026, starting with a private session in Barcelona before two public tests in Bahrain, giving teams extra time to adapt to major new regulations.
After winning the 2025 F1 title, Lando Norris also extended his incredible streak of outqualifying his teammate in every season of his career, maintaining his status as an elite qualifier.
Mercedes will unveil its 2026 F1 car, the W17, via online renders on January 22, followed by a formal launch event on February 2, as the team prepares for the new regulations era with Russell and Antonelli.
Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1 will be decided by the outcome of the 2026 season. A massive regulation reset poses a huge challenge to Red Bull, and their performance will determine if Verstappen stays to build a historic legacy or departs for a new challenge.
Alpine has fired up its 2026 F1 car for the first time, powered by a Mercedes engine. The move marks a new era for the team as it aims to rebound from a disastrous 2025 season.
With Cadillac joining in 2026, F1's grid expands to 22 cars. The qualifying format will see a minor tweak, with six drivers eliminated in Q1 and Q2 instead of five to keep the top-10 fight for pole in Q3.
Oscar Piastri's renowned F1 composure was forged by a pivotal teenage decision: staying at a European boarding school. This sacrifice built the mental fortitude that now defines his championship-contending career.
Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, the only new face on the 2026 grid, is prepared for F1's "deep end" after a meteoric rise from Formula 4 to the pinnacle in just four years.
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem begins a new, unopposed term. Key F1 figures, including Mercedes' Toto Wolff and McLaren's Zak Brown, publicly endorsed him, citing his leadership and the successful 2026 Concorde Agreement as major achievements.
