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January 3, 2026

Oscar Piastri revisits the Alpine contract saga that reshaped his F1 career

Oscar Piastri reflects on the 2022 contract controversy that saw him reject Alpine and sign with McLaren, eventually becoming one of F1's most promising talents.

January 2, 2026

Formula 1's 2026 global odyssey: a season of innovation, new frontiers, and logistical precision

Explore the 2026 F1 calendar featuring Madrid's debut, strategic race repositioning, and major technical upheaval. A comprehensive preview of the season ahead.

January 2, 2026

Mercedes hits 2026 development targets: Toto Wolff confident in new era dominance

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reveals the Silver Arrows have hit every internal development target for the 2026 F1 season, signaling a potential return to dominance under revolutionary new regulations.

January 2, 2026

FIA closes Red-Flag loophole with new 2026 regulation following Bearman Imola drama

The FIA implements a decisive new red flag rule for 2026 after Oliver Bearman's controversial Imola qualifying incident exposed critical flaws in lap timing procedures.

January 2, 2026

FIA's 2026 contingency plan: how Formula 1 will adapt if racing falters

The FIA is preparing contingency measures for the 2026 F1 season to ensure competitive racing amidst major technical changes in aerodynamics and power units.

January 2, 2026

Zhou Guanyu parts ways with Ferrari: another chapter closes for Formula 1's sole Chinese driver

Ferrari ends partnership with Zhou Guanyu after 2025 reserve role. The Chinese driver seeks full-time F1 seat as Cadillac snubs him for Perez and Bottas.

January 2, 2026

The game-changer in F1's 2026 fuel revolution: a deep dive into sustainable power

Explore the technical shift as Formula 1 adopts 100% sustainable fuels in 2026. Learn how synthetic fuels and hybrid power units are redefining the pinnacle of motorsport.

January 1, 2026

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull contract blocked rival team talks

Yuki Tsunoda confirms his Red Bull contract prevented him from exploring external F1 opportunities, leading to his 2026 demotion to a reserve driver role.

January 1, 2026

FIA admits ground-effect regulations failed: "We wish we had done better"

The FIA acknowledges the 2022-2025 ground-effect era fell short on closer racing. Discover why teams exploited loopholes and how F1 moves forward.