The 1984 Toleman TG183B, chassis #05, in which Ayrton Senna made his F1 debut, is set for auction with an estimated value of €2.8-3.8 million. The historically significant car, which led to Senna's first championship points, retains original features like a misspelled footrest and is in full running condition.
Mattia Binotto, leading Audi's F1 project, announced the team will not appoint a new team principal to replace the departed Jonathan Wheatley. Instead, Binotto will retain the role while restructuring the leadership, focusing his personal efforts on transforming the team's factory operations ahead of their 2026 entry as he delegates some race weekend responsibilities.
Christian Horner is being pushed as the ideal candidate to lead Audi's F1 entry, with experts claiming his success is underrated. This speculation intensifies as Red Bull grapples with ongoing uncertainty around Max Verstappen's future, having been advised on who should replace the champion if he makes good on threats to leave the sport.
Toto Wolff denies that Mercedes' interest in buying a minority stake in Alpine is linked to any rivalry with Christian Horner, calling it a purely strategic business evaluation. Alpine's Flavio Briatore also downplayed the significance, suggesting a 25% shareholder has limited influence. The potential investment highlights a new frontier in F1 team ownership and strategic alliances.
Daniel Ricciardo reveals the hidden emotional struggle behind his F1 career, admitting many days were marked by "hurt" and frustration that made him feel uninterested in the sport, contrasting his eight wins with the overwhelming number of tough races in his 250+ start career.
F1 veteran Jean Alesi pushes back against early condemnation of the 2026 regulations, stating the racing has been exciting despite Mercedes' strong start. He views the current reliability issues as growing pains for revolutionary technology and expects the competitive order to shift as teams adapt.
Honda F1 chief Koji Watanabe has dismissed Adrian Newey's claim of a communication gap with Aston Martin as a "misunderstanding,\
The 2014 Bahrain GP, featuring an intense Mercedes duel between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, is remembered as the race that disproved early criticism of F1's turbo-hybrid era, showing the new rules could still produce wheel-to-wheel drama and cementing itself as an instant classic.
The FIA has convened emergency “crunch” meetings to plan the sport’s future now that Red Bull has officially named Oscar Piastri as Max Verstappen’s successor, prompting discussions on driver licensing, team stability and upcoming regulation tweaks.
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu is amazed by Oliver Bearman's rapid development and limitless potential. The 20-year-old has scored 17 of the team's 18 points in 2026, driving Haas to fourth in the standings and showing the maturity of a seasoned leader, leaving his boss unable to see a performance ceiling.
The 2014 Bahrain Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg engage in a thrilling, race-long duel, marking the explosive start of their intense 'Silver War' rivalry. This battle underscored Mercedes' early dominance in the hybrid era, proving their only real competition was internal and setting the tone for seasons of intra-team conflict at the front of the grid.
George Russell says he always believed Mercedes would return to title contention, a faith now rewarded as the W17 car starts 2026 as the fastest. The British driver, a favorite for his first championship, credits team loyalty and a superior chassis-power unit package for the turnaround but remains wary of rivals closing the gap through development.
