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.
Oracle plans up to 30,000 global layoffs, hitting engineers and programme managers linked to Red Bull, while Ralf Schumacher says Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 Ferrari form is driven by a stronger contract that gives him greater authority.
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.
F1's new ADUO system grants struggling engine manufacturers extra development time and upgrades based on their performance deficit to the benchmark, aiming to close in-season gaps. With Mercedes dominant early in 2026, the first evaluation after Monaco could rebalance the field, pending possible schedule changes and Mercedes' reaction.
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.
F1 veteran David Coulthard advises George Russell to drop his 'nice guy' image and fight teammate Kimi Antonelli more aggressively for the championship. This comes after Antonelli's back-to-back wins gave him the points lead, intensifying the Mercedes internal battle. Russell's response could determine the title fight's outcome.
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.
Fernando Alonso has confirmed his newborn son's name is Leonard Alonso Jiminez, correcting false social media rumors. The two-time champion shared the news after the Japanese GP, and the baby has already received his first official Formula 1 paddock pass, welcoming him to the sport's family.
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.
Red Bull Racing is facing renewed internal turmoil as trusted Max Verstappen mechanic Ole Schack resigns abruptly, citing disagreements over the team's direction. This follows a series of departures from the champion's inner circle, highlighting deep factionalism within the squad as it struggles with car performance, casting doubt on stability and Verstappen's future.
Aston Martin's Mike Krack has denied any tension with engine partner Honda, calling their relationship "good" despite a season start marred by severe power unit vibrations. He framed a public handshake between bosses as a sign of respect, not a peace-making gesture, as the team works with Honda to solve the technical issues plaguing the AMR26 car.
Ferrari is launching an extensive development program to address its SF-26's weaknesses, prioritizing power unit software for Miami and a major aerodynamic package featuring the 'Macarena' rear wing flap, with a new-spec engine possible by Spain.
