F1 2026 predictions: Title winners, Verstappen, Hamilton and the wooden spoon
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F1 2026 PU homologation deadline explained as Coulthard questions FIA – round-up
Let us recap the latest F1 news headlines, as the final non-race weekend of the winter comes to a close.
Martin Brundle warns ‘all bets are off’ for Melbourne opener
Testing pecking orders? Forget them. Brundle says Albert Park could flip the script.
F1 CEO hits back at Apple TV+ ‘disaster’ claims
After one critic suggested the new deal was a "disaster", the F1 CEO has defended the move to Apple from ESPN.
Max Verstappen’s Spa 2015 gesture left Will Buxton’s father beaming
‘Total rubbish,’ Will Buxton laughs – but Max Verstappen’s joke left his dad beaming.
Zak Brown’s stunning car collection: From Senna to Indy 500 winners
From Ayrton Senna’s title-winning McLaren to a Ferrari F50, Zak Brown’s garage is pure motorsport royalty...
F1 2026 power unit homologation deadline explained as March 1 arrives
Sunday’s March 1 deadline locks in the foundations of the F1 2026 power units, but what exactly are manufacturers signing off?
Fernando Alonso details how Aston Martin is a month behind rivals
While some teams were out in early January, Aston almost missed the entire Barcelona shakedown.
McLaren trailing ‘clear group’ at the front ahead of Australian Grand Prix
From Mercedes’ reliability to Ferrari’s innovation, here’s how the 2026 field stacked up in testing.
David Coulthard says FIA wording error sparked F1 compression ratio saga
A loophole, an e-vote and weeks of tension — but Coulthard says it was avoidable.
Mick Schumacher likens IndyCar to F2 as oval fears eased
Mick Schumacher details why IndyCar reminds him of Formula 2 and what convinced him over oval racing.
Helmut Marko told Nikola Tsolov ‘everything staying the same’ at Red Bull
‘Everything is staying the same’ — Nikola Tsolov shares Helmut Marko’s message before his exit.
Martin Brundle backs happier Lewis Hamilton for stronger Ferrari season in 2026
Brundle believes a ‘happy Lewis’ could be the key to Ferrari’s 2026 revival.
Bernie Ecclestone sympathises with Lawrence Stroll over Aston Martin title quest
‘You can’t buy the Formula 1 World Championship’ – Bernie Ecclestone weighs in on Lawrence Stroll’s long road ahead.
Pirelli cancels tyre test as FIA, FOM monitor global tension – round-up
With events in the Middle East as they are, it is a different kind of F1 news round-up on Saturday.
Liam Lawson reveals Max Verstappen support during brief Red Bull F1 stint
Liam Lawson has opened up on his short Red Bull stint, revealing how Max Verstappen supported him.
Martin Brundle predicts Lando Norris will thrive under F1 2026 rules
Martin Brundle believes embracing the new regulations will define F1 2026.
FIA confirms Q3 change in F1 2026 qualifying tweak
The FIA has confirmed a Q3 extension for F1 2026, with an extra minute for drivers to set their fastest lap.
Pirelli cancels Bahrain F1 2026 wet tyre test after nearby missile strike
After a missile strike in Bahrain, Pirelli has cancelled wet tyre testing over the next two days.
F1 and FIA closely monitor Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix amid Middle East conflict
Formula 1 and the FIA are keeping a close watch on regional developments, but both Bahrain and Saudi Grands Prix remain on schedule.
Max Verstappen proud of Red Bull Ford engine but tempers Melbourne hopes
Max Verstappen hails Red Bull Ford’s first engine — but Melbourne victory is unlikely.
Monaco Grand Prix drops controversial two-stop rule for 2026 season
The FIA has removed Monaco's requirement of two mandatory pit stops after just one season.
FIA closes compression ratio loophole with F1 2026 rule change
A revised test at 130°C aims to end off-season speculation — but could shift the debate into 2027.
Max Verstappen ‘best on the grid’ but Red Bull trails Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren
David Croft believes Red Bull will struggle to match Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren without Verstappen firing on all cylinders.
Toto Wolff says Mohammed Ben Sulayem backed Mercedes in engine row
Toto Wolff lifts the lid on FIA backing as Mercedes faces a decisive e-vote over the 2026 engine regulations.