Pierre Gasly says his 2019 demotion from Red Bull felt like 'a relief' after struggling in an environment he felt lacked support. He claims he wasn't given the right tools to perform alongside Max Verstappen, but flourished after returning to Toro Rosso, where he won his first F1 race.
New F1 champion Lando Norris found himself in an awkward spotlight at the FIA Prize Gala when President Mohammed Ben Sulayem ruffled his hair on stage. While both laughed it off with jokes about fines, the gesture sparked a swift online backlash from fans who viewed it as disrespectful or a 'power play,' highlighting the scrutinized dynamics between the sport's governors and its stars.
Honda will fully return to Formula 1 as a works power unit supplier for Aston Martin in 2026, unveiling its new engine in Tokyo on January 20. The company states the sport's shift to high-electrification and sustainable fuels is now essential to its future technology roadmap, making F1 a platform it 'cannot live without'.
Jenson Button expressed admiration for Fernando Alonso's longevity in F1 while joking that fatherhood could extend the Spaniard's legacy through a "bunch of little Fernandos" taking up karting. The 2009 champion noted the emotional reward of children following in racing footsteps might surpass even winning a world championship.
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli reveals a tough, honest meeting with Toto Wolff and his engineer after a poor Italian GP led to a mental reset, turning around his challenging 2025 F1 season and setting a foundation for future growth.
Mercedes rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli reflects on a character-building debut F1 season marked by a podium high, a mid-season crisis, and a mental reset. He details overcoming pressure, technical struggles, and public scrutiny to emerge stronger, validating the team's gamble on him as he looks ahead to the 2026 rule changes.
The return of the Portuguese Grand Prix in 2027 has ignited fan discussions about which other circuits deserve a place on the F1 calendar, highlighting the ongoing debate between new commercial ventures and classic racing venues.
Formula 1 will bring the Portuguese Grand Prix back to the Portimao circuit in 2027 on a two-year deal. The race is set to replace the departing Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, reintroducing the Algarve circuit's dramatic "rollercoaster" layout to the calendar.
Portugal's Portimao circuit will return to the F1 calendar in 2027 and 2028, replacing the departing Dutch GP at Zandvoort. The deal, secured by government backing, revives the classic circuit after its pandemic-era appearances.
Max Verstappen is testing a Mercedes-AMG GT3 car in Portugal, with reports indicating his team is running cars in Red Bull colors ahead of their planned 2026 GT3 program. The presence of a factory driver suggests serious development work is underway.
Honda will unveil its 2026 Formula 1 power unit on January 20, 2026, in Tokyo, formally commencing its works partnership with Aston Martin. The launch kicks off a crucial alliance for both, targeting championships under new engine rules that triple electrical power and use 100% sustainable fuel.
Honda will officially launch its 2026 Formula 1 power unit at a Tokyo event on January 20, kicking off its new exclusive works partnership with Aston Martin. This marks Honda's shift from Red Bull Racing as F1 enters a major regulation change, with Aston Martin pinning its championship ambitions on the combination of Honda power, new facilities, and designer Adrian Newey.
