The Cadillac F1 Team makes its historic debut in Melbourne, bringing its first car upgrade already. Led by experienced drivers Bottas and Perez, the new American constructor aims to begin a long-term project with a mix of bold ambition and pragmatic realism.
Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham will return to broadcast duties at the Japanese Grand Prix after receiving medical clearance following a five-month recovery from neck surgery. The fan-favorite broadcaster had been sidelined since last September, missing several races during her rehabilitation.
F1 has signed a new multi-year deal with the Foxtel Group, securing the live broadcast of every race session on Kayo Sports and Fox Sports in Australia. The agreement ends speculation of a rival bid and ensures coverage continuity with features like 4K and ad-free racing, while Network 10 keeps free-to-air rights for the Australian GP.
Ahead of the Australian GP, Audi showcased its iconic, race-winning 'Crocodile' R8 Le Mans car in Melbourne, using its legendary heritage to generate excitement for the brand's official Formula 1 debut in 2026. The event ties past dominance to future ambition.
Ahead of the F1 season opener in Melbourne, a podcast preview ranks the teams and debates key questions: Is Mercedes truly the fastest? Can Verstappen contend? What's happening at Aston Martin? The discussion sets the stage for the first real test of the new-generation cars.
FIA is drafting contingency plans for the Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix as regional tensions rise, while Red Bull admits it isn’t the benchmark. Moves could reshape opening schedule and pressure rivals.
Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard says Cadillac chose a sensible driver duo in Bottas and Perez, but worries the year‑long break may leave Perez mentally out of sync for the 2026 debut.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc married Alexandra Saint‑Mleux in a sun‑kissed ceremony on the Monaco waterfront. A gallery captures the couple’s elegant attire, harbour and the vibe of the celebration.
Max Verstappen enters the 2026 season as the favorite for the opening race win in Australia, while Lewis Hamilton is predicted to bounce back strongly with Ferrari after leaving the 'high stress' environment of Mercedes. The season opener will test Red Bull's continued dominance and provide the first glimpse of Hamilton's integration into the Scuderia.
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc confirmed his marriage to longtime partner Alexandra Saint Mleux via an emotional Instagram post, featuring a ride in a 1957 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa and a sweet message from his bride. The personal milestone arrives just before the Australian Grand Prix, potentially fueling his morale and fan appeal.
Honda’s new RA626H hybrid is suffering vibration‑induced battery failures, leaving Aston Martin’s AMR26 at risk of a token‑lap showing at the Australian Grand Prix and threatening the team’s title push.
F1 analyst Anthony Davidson lists his six favourite driver duos for 2026, from McLaren’s Norris‑Piastri to Haas’s Bearman‑Ocon, and asks fans to vote on the top pairing before the Australian GP.
