Formula 1 News - Formula Live Pulse

February 26, 2026

Pirelli execute leadership transition as Mario Isola steps down, Marrafuschi takes helm for 2026

Pirelli confirms Mario Isola will step down as motorsport director after 15 years, with longtime insider Dario Marrafuschi taking over ahead of F1’s pivotal 2026 regulation era and an extended transition planned through mid-2026.

February 26, 2026

Bernie Ecclestone issues warning over 2026 F1 regulations: "The danger is we lose a lot of fans"

Former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone warns the 2026 regulations could shift Formula 1 from a driver-led spectacle to an engineering-focused series, risking fan interest as new hybrid power units and energy-management demands reshape racing.

February 26, 2026

What is the "Super Clipping"? The 2026 energy battle that could reshape Formula 1

Super clipping is emerging as a pivotal 2026 Formula 1 energy-management strategy, driving debate over performance trade-offs, safety risks, and potential FIA rule changes that could reshape the competitive order.

February 26, 2026

The dark side of F1: Jack Doohan opens up about death threats received during his Alpine stint

Jack Doohan says he received graphic death threats during his Alpine F1 stint, prompting armed security at the Miami GP. His story in Netflix’s Drive to Survive highlights Formula 1’s escalating online abuse crisis and the urgent need for stronger protections.

February 25, 2026

FIA to introduce AI and advanced positioning to detect track limits in 2026

From 2026, the FIA’s RaceWatch AI and Every Car All Turns (ECAT) positioning system aim to end Formula 1 track-limits controversy with real-time computer vision, precision geofencing, and instant, transparent infringement evidence.

February 25, 2026

Mercedes engine upgrade set to boost McLaren, Alpine, and Williams at Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes will deliver its latest race-spec M17 power unit to McLaren, Alpine, and Williams for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix after prioritizing reliability testing in Bahrain. With homologation enforcing identical specs across all customers, the season opener could showcase a shared performance step for every Mercedes-powered team.

February 25, 2026

Christian Horner breaks silence on Red Bull exit, blaming Mintzlaff and Marko, not Verstappen

Christian Horner says Max and Jos Verstappen had no role in his Red Bull exit, blaming a post-Mateschitz power shift led by Oliver Mintzlaff with Helmut Marko advising, as revealed in a candid Drive to Survive interview.

February 25, 2026

Coulthard's candid assessment: why Bottas holds the upper hand over Perez at Cadillac

David Coulthard assesses Cadillac’s Perez-Bottas pairing, arguing Bottas’s Mercedes reserve work and technical currency give him a key edge over Perez after a year away from Formula 1.

February 24, 2026

Ferrari's exhaust wing innovation: here's why rivals can't replicate it

Ferrari’s 2026 “exhaust wing” turns smart gearbox and differential packaging into a regulatory advantage, creating diffuser-cleaning downforce rivals can’t easily copy without redesigning their entire rear-end architecture.

February 24, 2026

Théo Pourchaire joins Mercedes as a development driver: a second chance for the F2 champion

2023 F2 champion Théo Pourchaire joins Mercedes as a development driver for 2026 after years in limbo, using simulator work and endurance racing to stay relevant as the new regulations reshape F1.

February 24, 2026

Meet Ciara Gillan, the new voice of Away We Go Podcast with Dianne Bortoletto

Join host Dianne Bortoletto and tech founder Ciara Gillan as they dive into the 2026 F1 season, Ferrari anxiety, and the creative brain behind Formula Live Pulse.

February 24, 2026

Damon Hill returns to Williams as ambassador: a homecoming 30 years in the making

Damon Hill returns to Williams as official ambassador for the 2026 F1 season, 30 years after his 1996 title. Learn why the Grove team brought back its world champion and how he joins Jacques Villeneuve and Jamie Chadwick in a renewed ambassador lineup.