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March 12, 2026

Madrid's circuit takes shape: latest renderings unveil the new urban Grand Prix

Organisers unveil detailed renderings of Madrid’s 5.4km Madring circuit ahead of its 2026 Formula 1 debut, highlighting the 24% banked La Monumental corner and the high-speed Valedebebas sequence.

March 12, 2026

Verstappen in talks with the FIA to fix the "yo-yo racing" problem

Max Verstappen is in active talks with the FIA to address Formula 1's 2026 "yo-yo racing" issue, pushing for reduced reliance on electrical power to restore more natural and competitive racing dynamics.

March 12, 2026

Beyond the "macarena" rear wing: Ferrari brings a new upgraded Halo

Ferrari doubles down in Shanghai with the innovative Macarena rear wing and a hidden halo-mounted aerodynamic upgrade, aiming to close the gap to Mercedes at the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix.

March 12, 2026

"I don't wanna leave F1, but I also hope it gets better" says Verstappen on his retirement

Max Verstappen admits conflicting feelings about Formula 1 as the 2026 regulations dampen his enthusiasm, despite pride in Red Bull’s engine project and growing passion for endurance racing.

March 12, 2026

Perez warns "massive shunt is inevitable" during race starts

Sergio Perez raises serious safety concerns over F1 2026 race starts after a dramatic near-collision between Liam Lawson and Franco Colapinto in Melbourne, highlighting risks linked to the new power unit regulations.

March 12, 2026

SEPHORA joins F1 ACADEMY with Natalia Granada completing the 2026 grid

Sephora becomes official partner of F1 Academy, sponsoring Spanish rookie Natalia Granada while bringing immersive beauty experiences and premium hospitality to the 2026 Formula 1 season.

March 12, 2026

Bearman credited Ferrari's transparency as the Scuderia is giving Haas "as much info as they can"

Oliver Bearman highlights Ferrari’s transparency on 2026 power unit strategy as a key advantage for Haas, contrasting with the performance struggles faced by Mercedes customer teams under the new F1 regulations.

March 11, 2026

Formula 3: behind Bruno Del Pino's commanding debut weekend in Melbourne

Bruno Del Pino delivered a commanding debut weekend for Van Amersfoort Racing in Melbourne, securing his first FIA Formula 3 sprint race victory and backing it up with a fourth-place feature race finish and fastest lap point.

March 11, 2026

Sergio Pérez: my feedback is much more appreciated at Cadillac than at Red Bull

Sergio Pérez says his technical feedback is far more valued at Cadillac than it was at Red Bull, marking a revitalized chapter in his F1 career as he helps shape the team’s inaugural project.