On this day in 2023, the Australian Grand Prix made F1 history for all the wrong reasons. The chaotic race was red-flagged a record three times due to a series of major crashes, finally ending behind the Safety Car and sparking intense criticism from drivers about the race management decisions that turned the event into a disrupted spectacle.
The 2026 Las Vegas Grand Prix has announced its ticket sale timeline, with sales opening in May. Prices span from $50 for a single-day pass to nearly $29,000 for top-tier hospitality, as the event aims to build on its initial success with a broader range of fan experiences.
Cédric Michel-Grosjean, ex-McLaren, has joined Ferrari and is in contention to be Lewis Hamilton's race engineer. He is currently settling into the team, with incumbent Carlo Santi remaining in the role for now as no timeline for a potential switch has been set.
Alpine has released a detailed open letter condemning the social media abuse aimed at Franco Colapinto after his Japanese GP crash and firmly denying fan theories of internal sabotage. The team equated the hate to previous abuse received by Esteban Ocon and called for respectful debate, while clarifying both drivers receive equal equipment and support.
Alpine has released a detailed open letter denying social media-fueled allegations that Franco Colapinto's car was sabotaged in China, confirming both drivers have equal equipment. The team also strongly condemned the online abuse targeted at Colapinto and Esteban Ocon following recent on-track incidents, reaffirming its commitment to a fair and collaborative environment for its drivers.
Lewis Hamilton has voiced strong doubts about the upcoming FIA power unit talks, stating F1 drivers are "powerless" and will likely be overruled by the many competing interests involved. He fears the process, filled with "too many chefs in the kitchen," will fail to produce meaningful changes to address the performance gaps seen in the new engine formula.
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll will race an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in the GT World Challenge Europe's six-hour night race at Paul Ricard during F1's April break. He teams with ex-F1 driver Roberto Merhi and Mari Boya, competing against entries from Max Verstappen's team and Valentino Rossi.
Aston Martin's Lance Stroll will race a GT3 car at Paul Ricard next weekend, using the five-week gap in the F1 calendar to gain racing experience. This surprise debut comes as he seeks momentum amid a troubled start to the 2026 F1 season with his team.
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll is set to compete in the GT World Challenge Europe season opener at Paul Ricard in April. He will drive a Pro-class Aston Martin Vantage GT3 for the winning Comtoyou Racing team alongside Roberto Merhi and junior driver Mari Boya, marking a significant cross-series commitment during the F1 season.
Alpine has stunned the F1 grid with a remarkable turnaround in 2026, leaping from the back of the pack to regularly challenge and beat Red Bull. Pierre Gasly's consistent point-scoring drives highlight the success of their bold strategy to abandon 2025 development entirely and focus on the new regulations, now powered by a Mercedes engine.
Formula 1 TV audiences have sharply declined in Germany and Spain, with viewership for the Japanese GP down 21% and 49% respectively. The simultaneous drop in key markets points to wider fan dissatisfaction, particularly with the complex 2026 technical regulations, prompting an official review during the sport's current break.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri answered a tough start to the season with a superb drive to second place at Suzuka. Team boss Andrea Stella praised the Australian's resilience and current form as the strongest of his F1 career, calling his performance an inspiration that boosts the entire team as they focus on car improvements.
