During F1's spring break, Max Verstappen is enjoying a complete switch-off, celebrating Easter with his family. Partner Kelly Piquet shared photos of the relaxed world champion, highlighting his crucial downtime before a busy period of racing that includes the Nürburgring qualifiers and the Miami Grand Prix in May.
F1 champion Damon Hill has expressed his belief that Adrian Newey will ultimately succeed at Aston Martin, despite the team's disastrous start to the 2026 season with the new Honda power unit. Hill acknowledged the risk that Newey's extreme design philosophy could lead to 'catastrophe' if results don't come soon, but he trusts the legendary designer's vision will be proven correct by year's end.
Oscar Piastri admitted he didn’t expect the 2026 rule changes to reshape F1 driving so dramatically, noting McLaren’s early struggles but stressing the team remains near the front and is learning fast.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli visited Valentino Rossi's VR46 ranch during F1's five-week break, sharing the experience online. The Mercedes driver leads the standings after wins in China and Japan, holding a nine-point advantage over teammate George Russell as the season prepares to resume in Miami.
Lewis Hamilton's improved Ferrari form sparks contract speculation, while Max Verstappen's crew sees a key departure. Mercedes anticipates internal rivalry, Ferrari readies upgrades for Mercedes, and Carlos Sainz faces a career bind at struggling Williams, highlighting a period of significant change across the F1 grid.
The 1992 Brazilian GP highlighted F1's stark divide: Williams dominated with advanced tech, while McLaren's six-car strategy failed, a British driver lost his super licence on a technicality, and a female driver made her final, unsuccessful qualifying attempt.
Alpine’s early‑season turnaround has given rookie Franco Colapinto his first points since 2022, and the Argentine driver says the improvement makes him happier and more confident heading into the rest of the year.
Max Verstappen is set to debut at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in May, as organizers unveil major 2026 rule changes including an F1-inspired qualifying format and new track-side light panels to modernize the iconic endurance race.
Ralf Schumacher says Hamilton’s 2026 resurgence stems from a strong contract that grants him de facto number‑one status at Mercedes, limiting team‑principal control and shaping the championship battle as Ferrari climbs back.
Sergio Perez has hit back at suggestions from F1 legend Mario Andretti that he is 'rusty,' blaming Cadillac's point-less start on car issues and bad luck. He points to progress in Japan and pins his hopes on a major upgrade for the Miami GP to join the midfield battle.
The 2026 F1 grid features drivers at various stages in their personal lives, from new marriages and engagements for stars like Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon to growing families for Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso. While some, like Lewis Hamilton, are the subject of high-profile rumors, others maintain a more private presence with their partners in the paddock.
After securing his first Ferrari podium in China, Lewis Hamilton slammed critics who doubt his performance, praising his team’s support and vowing to keep proving himself in F1 2026.
