Alex Wurz, president of the F1 drivers' association, demands urgent software modifications to the new 2026 power units after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash in Japan. The incident, caused by a huge speed difference from battery harvesting, proved drivers' pre-season safety fears correct, prompting a unified call for a fix to prevent unpredictable closing speeds.
After a difficult single season with Red Bull Racing, Yuki Tsunoda has been demoted to reserve driver. However, Racing Bulls team principal Laurent Mekies believes the Japanese driver has shown enough talent to deserve another F1 seat elsewhere, praising his current development work while acknowledging the challenge he faced. His replacement, Isack Hadjar, has started strongly, leaving Tsunoda's future dependent on finding an opportunity with another team.
As F1 prepares for critical talks on 2026 car safety, experts stress the need for the FIA and F1 to serve as a neutral force. The discussions, sparked by crash concerns, must navigate team politics and technical complexities to find fair solutions for unpredictable closing speeds and energy deployment.
The Toleman TG183B chassis, the car Ayrton Senna drove in his first four Formula 1 races in 1984, is going up for auction with an estimated price of €2.8-3.8 million. This historically significant vehicle, featuring original parts and a misspelling of Senna's name, represents the very beginning of the legendary driver's F1 career.
Fernando Alonso's disastrous start to the 2025 season with Aston Martin, compounded by Honda power unit problems, has ignited serious debate about his F1 future. At 44 and now a father, the two-time champion must weigh his enduring talent against a non-competitive car and changing personal priorities as he contemplates retirement.
F1 will hold urgent talks to adjust the 2026 regulations, focusing on dangerous energy recovery systems and driver complaints that the current rules spoil qualifying and create unsafe closing speeds on track.
Alpine's A526 has propelled the team from last place to the competitive midfield in 2026, though managing director Steve Nielsen admits a high-speed understeer issue is its key flaw. The switch to a Mercedes power unit provided a vital boost, and with focused development, the team aims to solidify its position and challenge ahead.
F1 bosses are pleased with the current racing product under new regulations, with fan polls showing improved perceptions. A series of technical meetings will discuss minor tweaks to qualifying, energy deployment, and safety, but major changes are unlikely as the sport seeks to maintain its positive trajectory.
In 2011, organizers for Pope Benedict XVI's Madrid visit proposed F1 driver Fernando Alonso as the Popemobile driver, capitalizing on his massive popularity. The Vatican immediately rejected the idea, insisting on a police officer, highlighting a firm divide between celebrity appeal and rigid traditional protocol.
In a new documentary, Gina Schumacher opens up about how horseback riding became her crucial sanctuary following her father Michael's 2013 accident. She and her mother Corinna share intimate reflections on grief, resilience, and the competitive spirit Gina inherited, offering a rare glimpse into the private world of the legendary F1 family.
F1 returns to the Nürburgring for a Pirelli tyre test with Mercedes and McLaren on April 14-15. Mercedes will run George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli, marking the circuit's first F1 action since 2020 and providing crucial data for future tyre development.
NASCAR champion Kyle Larson has softened his previous assertion that he is a better driver than F1's Max Verstappen. While standing up for the skill required in American motorsports, he now praises Verstappen's proven talent and suggests the only way to settle the debate would be for each to compete in the other's racing discipline.
