To mark the 60th anniversary of Sir Jack Brabham's unique 1966 F1 title win in a car he built, his championship-winning Repco-Brabham BT19 has been photographed with a specially liveried Alliance Airlines jet, bringing the historic achievement to a new audience.
Cadillac has denied filmmaker Michael Bay's lawsuit alleging it stole his ideas for its Super Bowl ad that debuted its 2026 F1 car. Bay is suing for $1.5 million, claiming his concepts were used after he was dropped from the project. Cadillac states the ad's concept was pre-existing and Bay was cut due to scheduling conflicts.
Cadillac has launched the livery for its 2026 Formula 1 entry with a Super Bowl ad, declaring itself 'America's new team.' The two-tone car will start as a Ferrari customer team before developing its own engine, aiming to make an impact in the growing U.S. market.
Aston Martin will debut its 2026 Formula 1 challenger, the Adrian Newey-designed AMR26, in a live event from Saudi Arabia on February 9th. The launch heralds the team's new exclusive engine partnership with Honda, marking a significant step in its ambition to fight at the front of the grid.
F1's 2026 season build-up features key insights: Riccardo Patrese backs Max Verstappen to master new rules, McLaren targets specific car improvements, and Johnny Herbert has a 'gut feeling' Mercedes looks strong. Esteban Ocon reaffirms his title ambitions, while Valtteri Bottas brings new perspective from his Mercedes reserve role to Cadillac.
McLaren will unveil its 2026 F1 livery in Bahrain on February 9, launching its title defense with the number 1. The event, featuring drivers Norris and Piastri, comes after a Barcelona shakedown where the team began adapting to the new technical regulations ahead of pre-season testing.
Oscar Piastri rejects the idea that 'works' teams like Red Bull and Ferrari have a built-in edge for 2026, attributing early testing form to preparation, not factory status. He believes McLaren's close ties with Mercedes and its own long development cycle negate any major disadvantage.
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has held frank discussions with Esteban Ocon after the driver's difficult first season, where he was beaten by rookie teammate Oliver Bearman. Both sides accept shared blame and are working to fix communication and car setup issues to unlock Ocon's "clear potential" for the 2026 season.
Early 2026 F1 car designs show surprising innovation, with Mercedes' large floor 'rathole' and McLaren's unique front wing taking different paths to performance. Which solution works best will trigger a rapid copying game among teams as they seek an early advantage in the new technical era.
Max Verstappen will race with number 3 in 2025, his old teammate Daniel Ricciardo's former number. A behind-the-scenes video captured Ricciardo's amused, French-quipping reaction to the switch, highlighting their camaraderie. The change comes as Lando Norris takes over the champion's number 1.
Audi F1 chief Mattia Binotto states that the development of new sustainable fuels for 2026 could create performance differences worth up to 15 horsepower, translating to nearly half a second per lap. He warns that teams who fail to optimize their fuel risk starting the new regulatory era with a significant deficit, similar to the gaps seen when hybrid engines were introduced in 2014.
Haas driver Oliver Bearman has openly criticized F1's 2026 energy management demands, calling them "annoying" and "sad," as drivers must now lift and coast to preserve battery power. In contrast, teammate Esteban Ocon views it as a natural adaptation to faster, more powerful cars that require a smarter driving approach.
