Alpine's Franco Colapinto has reacted to his tense 'Drive to Survive' scene with boss Flavio Briatore, calling it a learning experience and defending Briatore's direct leadership style as part of F1's high-pressure environment.
Aston Martin will severely limit its drivers' running in the Australian GP due to dangerous vibrations in the AMR26 that risk causing permanent nerve damage to Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll's hands, with the car unable to complete a race distance.
Danica Patrick will not return to the Sky Sports F1 commentary team in 2026, ending a four-year run that saw her become a regular for North American races. Her time in the booth was notable for both her perspective as a former driver and for moments of controversial commentary.
For the 2026 F1 season, 'Super-Clipping' will introduce a paradox: cars at full throttle may not deliver full power, as energy is diverted to the battery. This new energy management technique will force teams to strategically balance harvesting and deployment, turning it into a crucial performance factor.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri says he is nearing his personal performance ceiling in F1 as he enters his fourth season. After a strong 2025 where he won seven races, the Australian feels more complete but faces the fresh challenge of adapting to the sport's radically new 2026 technical regulations at his home grand prix.
A decade ago, Fernando Alonso endured a horrific barrel-roll crash at the Australian GP after colliding with Esteban Gutierrez. Miraculously walking away, he later revealed fractures and a collapsed lung that forced him to miss the next race, in a dramatic accident that underscored F1's safety progress.
Sky Sports F1 will feature a mostly unchanged broadcast team for the 2026 season, with familiar faces like Simon Lazenby and Martin Brundle returning. The main changes include Danica Patrick's departure and a reduced schedule for lead commentator David Croft, with Harry Benjamin stepping in occasionally. The lineup blends experienced presenters with expert pundits and analysts for the upcoming campaign.
Mercedes' 19-year-old star Kimi Antonelli is being tipped as a 2026 title favorite, putting him in position to break Sebastian Vettel's record as F1's youngest World Champion. Experts believe the Italian has the talent and, crucially, a Mercedes car capable of challenging, though Max Verstappen's youngest race winner record remains secure.
Otmar Szafnauer, the former Force India, Aston Martin, and Alpine F1 team principal, is back in a leadership role as the new CEO of Van Amersfoort Racing. He will apply his extensive top-tier experience to guide the junior team that has developed drivers like Max Verstappen.
Carlos Sainz predicts either George Russell or Max Verstappen will win the 2026 F1 title, citing impressions from Bahrain testing. The Williams driver, now in a 'life project' to help rebuild the team, says his own goal for the season is continuous improvement across all areas, with podiums as a hopeful target.
Sky Sports rolls out opening titles, Tate McRae’s ‘Just Keep Watching’ theme and tools—including a pit‑wall live segment and onboard streams—for 2026 F1 coverage, debuting Australian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s new Ford‑backed power unit will be put through its first real race test at the Australian Grand Prix, marking the team’s debut of an in‑house engine across both Red Bull entries.
