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March 1, 2026

Verstappen's verdict: the energy management will be challenging for casual fans

Max Verstappen warns the 2026 F1 regulations may be harder for casual fans to follow, as energy management, active aerodynamics, and new overtaking modes add strategic complexity to racing.

March 1, 2026

Drive to Survive may end at Season 10, F1 chief Ian Holmes suggests

F1 chief media officer Ian Holmes hints Netflix’s Drive to Survive may wrap up at season 10, as Formula 1 explores fresh documentary formats and new storytelling approaches beyond the flagship series.

March 1, 2026

FIA confirms Q3 will be extended to 13 minutes for 2026 F1 qualifying

The FIA has updated F1 qualifying for 2026, extending Q3 to 13 minutes and adjusting Q1/Q2 eliminations to accommodate Cadillac’s arrival as an 11th team, while also reversing Monaco’s short-lived mandatory two-stop rule.

February 28, 2026

Formula 1 scraps mandatory Monaco two-stop rule for 2026 after widespread criticism

Formula 1 has scrapped Monaco’s mandatory two-stop rule for 2026 after widespread criticism that the tyre regulation encouraged race manipulation and blocking tactics instead of improving racing.

February 28, 2026

FIA officially closes Mercedes engine loophole: new compression ratio tests begin in June

FIA introduces mid-season F1 2026 engine compression ratio testing in both hot and cold conditions from June 1 to close a loophole linked to Mercedes, with a shift to hot-only 130°C checks from 2027.

February 28, 2026

Cadillac honours American legend naming its car after Mario Andretti

Cadillac has named its first Formula 1 car the MAC-26, Mario Andretti Cadillac 26, honouring 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti as the American team builds toward its 2026 debut under the new technical regulations.

February 27, 2026

Honda reports multiple component failures in its 2026 F1 power unit

Honda has identified multiple interacting component failures behind dangerous vibrations in Aston Martin’s new F1 power unit, with the resulting damage forcing curtailed testing and putting 2026 title hopes at risk as homologation approaches.

February 27, 2026

How Ferrari's small turbo strategy could redefine the 2026 F1 championship

Ferrari’s 2026 F1 power unit strategy centers on a small turbo, a bold divergence from rivals that could improve race starts, low-speed response, and overall efficiency after the MGU-H’s removal under the new hybrid regulations.

February 27, 2026

Apple and Netflix's strategic partnership reshapes Formula 1's U.S. broadcasting in 2026

Apple TV and Netflix strike a content-sharing deal that expands Formula 1’s U.S. reach in 2026, with Netflix streaming the Canadian Grand Prix live and Apple TV carrying Drive to Survive Season 8 at launch.

February 26, 2026

Formula 1's record-breaking: Liberty Media celebrates $3.9 billion revenue milestone

Liberty Media says Formula 1 revenue rose 14% to $3.9B in 2025, with operating income up 28%—powered by stronger sponsorship, media rights growth, and rising global attendance and viewership.

February 26, 2026

Will Buxton praises Ferrari's 180-degree rear wing: "It's a game-changing advantage"

Will Buxton says Ferrari’s 180-degree flipping rear wing could be a “silver bullet” for 2026, delivering major straight-line speed while staying legal—potentially turning even back-row starts into Turn 1 leads.

February 26, 2026

The Australian Grand Prix will feature five Straight Mode zones

Albert Park will feature five Straight Mode zones and a single Overtake Mode activation point as F1 replaces DRS with active aerodynamics for 2026, reshaping top-speed deployment, energy management, and overtaking strategy at the Australian Grand Prix.