Piastri: McLaren would ‘probably be in the midfield or at the back’ with Barcelona-spec MCL40
"I certainly wouldn't be saying that we're the favourite to be winning."
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Australian Grand Prix predictions: Double Aston Martin DNF, Russell wins, Hadjar reality check
What's your prediction for the Australian Grand Prix?
Honda opens up on ‘inactivity’ delay as Hamilton asks ‘uncomfortable questions’ – round-up
It is time to bring you up to speed with the best of Tuesday's F1 news.
Formula 1 extends Fox Sports and Kayo Sports Australia deal beyond 2027
Every race live, every session covered, and 4K guaranteed – Formula 1’s Australian future is secure.
Lewis Hamilton marks 20 years in F1 with pre-Melbourne message
Lewis Hamilton celebrates 20 seasons in Formula 1 and vows he is ‘still hungry’ before Melbourne.
George Russell would sacrifice cornering speed for better F1 2026 racing
After a wave of criticism, George Russell has defended the new regulations ahead of the first race of the season.
FIA postpones WEC Qatar 1812km as Formula 1 monitors Gulf situation
As the FIA WEC opener is postponed in Qatar, attention turns to Formula 1’s upcoming Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix...
David Croft relives Lewis Hamilton Times Square moment as F1 reality hit
‘Did you ever think we'd go from Stevenage to Times Square?’ Now David Croft faces F1’s biggest rules shake-up yet.
Honda admits ‘inactivity’ delay hurting Aston Martin F1 2026 engine push
Honda is feeling the impact of lost time...
Martin Brundle warns of ‘wild’ start to F1 2026 season
"You won’t think you’ve won until the chequered flag"
Lewis Hamilton asked himself ‘uncomfortable questions’ after difficult Ferrari debut
Lewis Hamilton admits he fell short at Ferrari in 2025 and reveals the personal reset behind his renewed F1 2026 belief...
Max Verstappen reveals why he is ‘not driving at 102 per cent’
Max Verstappen details how varied racing experience and restraint shape his Formula 1 performances.
McLaren signs former Ferrari sponsor ahead of F1 2026 season
McLaren enters the new season as the reigning constructors' champion.
FIA’s Nikolas Tombazis open to F1 2026 tweaks despite strong start
From lift-and-coast to energy deployment, the FIA is weighing up what could change...
Valtteri Bottas sets ‘clear’ Cadillac target for F1 2026 as Australian GP penalty looms
Valtteri Bottas will make his first F1 appearance since 2024 at the Australian Grand Prix.
Beloved Sky F1 presenter given ‘all clear’ after ‘quite difficult five months’
Some good news ahead of the new season.
Mercedes HPP boss outlines works team advantage theory for F1 2026
Is being a works team the hidden weapon for F1 2026? Mercedes think it just might be.
Aston Martin faces Melbourne unknown as Brundle issues ‘dire trouble’ warning – round-up
Aston Martin features prominently among the latest F1 news headlines.
David Coulthard questions Sergio Perez return as Cadillac begin F1 2026 era
‘Can you switch it back on?’ David Coulthard raises a pointed Sergio Perez question.
Aston Martin faces Australia unknown as Honda reliability fix looms
Aston Martin is heading to Australia with little idea of what its AMR26 is capable of achieving, as reliability fixes could transform its fortunes...
Hadjar warned ‘there’s no good time’ to be Max Verstappen’s teammate
From ‘perfect timing’ to ‘no good time’ - Jolyon Palmer's Isack Hadjar U-Turn.
Martin Brundle warns Aston Martin in ‘dire trouble’ before F1 2026 opener
Brundle paints a bleak picture for Aston Martin and Honda going into Melbourne.
Zak Brown addresses McLaren team orders ahead of first F1 2026 race
Team orders at McLaren was one of the closely followed topics of the last Formula 1 season.
Charles Leclerc confirms worst-kept secret after wedding rumours swirl
Charles Leclerc confirmed that he and Alexandra have quietly married before the 2026 F1 season.
Formula 1’s realistic replacement options if Middle East races falter
Imola, Portimao, Istanbul and more... what are F1's realistic options if it needs a rapid calendar rethink?