Cadillac has tapped ex‑IndyCar runner‑up Colton Herta to cover its four mandatory FP1 slots for 2026, starting with a debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. The stint backs his F2 campaign and his push for an F1 race seat.
The 2026 F1 season resumes with unexpected pressure points: rookie Kimi Antonelli leads for Mercedes, champion Lando Norris struggles, and Max Verstappen's Red Bull is mired in a surprising early-season slump, setting the stage for a critical phase in the championship.
F1 legend Nigel Mansell says Lewis Hamilton appears "reinvigorated" at Ferrari in 2026, showing strong form after a tough first year. Hamilton has already scored a podium and sits fourth in the standings, with Mansell praising both the driver's renewed fire and Ferrari's winter progress.
George Russell says he understands why Max Verstappen might leave F1, suggesting the four-time champion has achieved everything and may now seek racing purely for fun. Verstappen's criticism of 2026 rules and his move into GT racing at the Nürburgring highlight his current frustration and search for enjoyment beyond the F1 grid.
Red Bull Racing has restructured its technical department, promoting Ben Waterhouse to Chief Performance and Design Engineer and hiring Andrea Landi from Racing Bulls as the new Head of Performance. The changes aim to sharpen the team's focus on innovation and car performance optimization.
Red Bull has reorganized its technical department, promoting Ben Waterhouse and hiring Andrea Landi, to tackle the inconsistent performance of its 2026 car. The changes aim to unify design and track operations to deliver a more predictable machine for Max Verstappen as competition intensifies.
Haas rookie Oliver Bearman’s 50‑g crash at Suzuka sparked a feud with Alpine’s Franco Colapinto, who moved late to defend. Bearman blames the new 2026 cars’ huge speed differentials for turning a routine block into a dangerous incident, prompting the FIA to review energy‑management rules.
Max Verstappen takes on the Nurburgring 24 Hours qualifiers this weekend, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in two four-hour races as crucial preparation for his debut in the legendary endurance marathon. Partnered with Lucas Auer, he aims to gain experience in darkness and wet conditions against a full-strength field of factory GT3 teams.
Red Bull Racing has restructured its technical team, promoting Ben Waterhouse to a chief role and hiring Andrea Landi from sister team Racing Bulls. The changes aim to boost performance and innovation as the team struggles in sixth place early in the 2026 season. This follows a trend of key personnel leaving for rivals, making internal stabilization a priority.
Red Bull Racing has restructured its technical team, promoting Ben Waterhouse to a new senior integration role and hiring Andrea Landi from sister team Racing Bulls as the new Head of Performance. The changes aim to improve development speed as the team battles early-season car issues, while also countering recent high-profile staff departures to rivals.
Mercedes' George Russell says he understands Max Verstappen's criticism of modern F1 and why the four-time champion might seek new challenges, but hopes his rival remains in the sport. Russell noted that drivers' complaints often depend on their success, and that Verstappen has little left to prove after achieving so much.
Max Verstappen has publicly supported his race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase's decision to join McLaren in 2028, revealing he encouraged the move for Lambiase's family and future. This dispels notions of a rift, framing it as a natural step after winning four titles together, though it marks a major structural change for Red Bull.
