Zak Brown calls for FIA talks on deployment concerns while Red Bull engine impresses
Zak Brown was impressed by the Red Bull engine in Barcelona, and also wants FIA action over energy deployment issues.
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Red Bull stance key as Mercedes rivals target Australian GP rule change over PU loophole – roundup
Friday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Mercedes rivals pushing for Australian GP rule change over F1 2026 engine loophole – report
The engine loophole rumours have sparked much debate.
Andrea Stella: Mercedes ‘definitely raised the bar’ for McLaren
Andrea Stella spoke highly about how Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull all took to pre-season running.
New theory explains how F1 2026 compression ratio loophole could work
A lot of talk is taking place behind-the-scenes with concerns that Mercedes and Red Bull have found a loophole in the FIA regulations.
Why Russell was impressed by Mercedes engine rivals at Barcelona shakedown
The Barcelona closed-doors shakedown was a debut run in the new F1 2026 machines which went relatively smoothly for most.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff gives first verdict of ‘spectacular’ F1 2026 cars
Toto Wolff's Mercedes is rumoured to be amongst the title favourites for the 2026 season.
James Vowles states why Williams is best suited over McLaren and Alpine to benefit from Mercedes engines
Mercedes will power more than a third of the 2026 grid with four teams using the engines this upcoming season.
Kimi Antonelli flags key challenge in F1 2026 rules
How an F1 car is powered will be significantly different in 2026 than in any other previous season as battery power reliance increases.
Christian Horner defends F1 2026 power unit strategies amid compression ratio debate
Christian Horner says Mercedes and Red Bull are pushing F1 2026 power unit limits, dismissing claims of “cheating like wildcats.”
Sky F1 pundit claims Stroll ‘hard done by’ as AMR26 catches Russell’s eye – roundup
Tuesday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
George Russell warns ‘standout’ Aston Martin could be a threat in 2026
While Mercedes proved early favourites at testing in Barcelona, George Russell is wary of the potential threat posed by Aston Martin.
Wolff tells rivals ‘get your s*** together’; Russell wants Verstappen battle – round-up
It's another new week, and we have started with a busy, busy day of F1 news - so let us catch you up through the main headlines.
Brundle outlines how he would counter McLaren as Mercedes boss
Mercedes v McLaren: The engine battle Toto Wolff 'desperately' doesn't want to lose again
George Russell eyes head-to-head title fight with Max Verstappen in 2026
George Russell highlighted Red Bull's high potential in 2026, and hopes to battle with Max Verstappen at the front.
Toto Wolff tells F1 rivals ‘get your s*** together’ over PU loophole
Mercedes is one of the manufacturers widely reported to have interpreted the new PU regulations differently to others.
Watch: George Russell grazes leg on Mercedes W17 in Barcelona shakedown
The incident has surfaced on social media.
Ferrari told to ‘keep mouths shut’ over PU loophole; SF-26 branded ‘a handful’ – roundup
Sunday's fast-paced F1 news is go, go, go!
Mercedes W17 ‘worked brilliantly’ as Shovlin casts Barcelona verdict
Mercedes topped the mileage charts in Barcelona, and was only pipped in the timing charts by Lewis Hamilton.
Brundle’s Mercedes W17 warning despite ‘relentless’ Barcelona pace
The Mercedes W17 turned heads in Barcelona...
What we learned about each team from Barcelona F1 2026 shakedown
All teams bar one, Williams, headed for Barcelona to get a first feel for their new-look F1 2026 machines.
George Russell hails end of Mercedes porpoising thanks to 2026 F1 rules
Mercedes hit the ground running in testing, but hitting the ground with its chassis appears to be a thing of the past.
Winners and losers from the Barcelona private test
Check out PlanetF1.com's Winners and Losers from the Barcelona testing shakedown...
Shakedown conclusions: Mercedes back in the light, Red Bull finds peace, key Newey question
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap of all in Barcelona, but Mercedes is sitting pretty.