Lando Norris clinched the 2025 F1 title by just two points, but a season of critical moments—from crashes to team orders—left Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri wondering what could have been.
The 2026 F1 regulations promise lighter cars and active aerodynamics, aiming to improve racing. This technical reset could benefit teams with strong simulation capabilities and agile design departments, potentially reshuffling the grid order for the new era.
F1 has released new official renders of the 2026 car, showcasing its shorter, narrower design with active aerodynamics. The images preview the major regulation shift, highlighting new driver-controlled 'Overtake' and 'Boost' modes, reduced drag, and a trade-off of downforce for higher top speeds.
The FIA has finalized simplified terminology for the 2026 F1 season, renaming key systems like 'Manual Override Mode' to 'Overtake' and introducing 'Boost' and 'Recharge' for energy management. This move aims to make the sport's complex new active aerodynamics and power unit rules more understandable for fans as teams develop the next generation of cars.
F1 has officially defined the key terms for its 2026 technical revolution, introducing 'Overtake Mode' to replace DRS and 'Active Aero' for adjustable wings. The standardized terminology, created with the FIA and teams, aims to simplify the new hybrid power units and aerodynamic rules for fans.
Ferrari's Antonello Coletta has shut down rumors of replacing Frederic Vasseur as F1 team principal, calling the speculation normal during tough times but insisting no change is planned. He emphasized his strong working relationship with Vasseur and the team's need for stability ahead of the 2026 regulation changes.
Lewis Hamilton faces new internal pressure at Ferrari from junior driver Oliver Bearman. After a subdued 2025 season, the Haas rookie's strong performances have marked him as a potential future replacement, with insiders noting Bearman's speed is 'an issue' for the seven-time champion if his form doesn't improve.
Formula 1 has unveiled the official terminology for its 2026 technical revolution, introducing four key terms: Overtake Mode, Boost Mode, Active Aero, and Recharge. The move aims to replace technical jargon with clear, descriptive language to help fans better understand the new strategic elements and radical car designs set to debut.
Formula 1 has released new images of the radically different 2026 cars, featuring smaller dimensions, a transformed 50/50 hybrid power unit, and the return of active aerodynamics to replace DRS, marking a major technical reset for the sport.
Juan Pablo Montoya argues Helmut Marko is leaving Red Bull because he lost his authority, not his passion. Montoya claims increased corporate control from Austria sidelined Marko, transforming him from a key decision-maker to a figurehead needing approval, which led to his decision to walk away.
New F1 champion Lando Norris says his happiness comes from making his family and team proud, not from the act of beating rival Max Verstappen for the title. He dismisses media comparisons about who is the 'better' driver, stating such debates hold no personal interest for him.
Christian Horner is reportedly in discussions to purchase a stake in the Alpine F1 team, according to new reports. This investor-led approach would mark his return to the sport following his Red Bull exit, bypassing gardening leave restrictions and giving him influential footing at the struggling Enstone squad.
