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January 19, 2026

Gillette returns to Formula 1 with Audi's ambitious debut: a strategic partnership built on precision

Audi Revolut F1 Team brings iconic grooming brand Gillette back to Formula 1 after a decade away. Explore how this multi-year partnership unites German engineering excellence with sports marketing heritage ahead of the 2026 season.

January 18, 2026

How Leclerc and Hamilton's divergent philosophies could spell disaster, according to Ralf Schumacher

Ralf Schumacher warns that Ferrari's development of two distinct cars for Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc could prove catastrophic in 2026's new technical era, threatening the Scuderia's title ambitions.

January 18, 2026

Oscar Piastri signals McLaren may tweak controversial 'Papaya Rules' for 2026 season

Oscar Piastri hints at potential changes to McLaren's divisive papaya rules ahead of 2026 F1 season. Explore the team's driver management strategy after a contentious 2025 campaign.

January 18, 2026

2026 F1 aero arms race: Red Bull warns of bigger risk than Power Units

Red Bull's Ben Hodgkinson explains why aerodynamics, not engines, poses the greatest performance risk in 2026 as F1 enters a new technical era with leveled power unit regulations.

January 18, 2026

Helmut Marko clarifies Max Verstappen's Red Bull exit clause

Helmut Marko sets the record straight on Max Verstappen's Red Bull exit clauses. Discover the performance-based conditions that could see the four-time world champion leave before 2028.

January 18, 2026

Cadillac's Silverstone shakedown: what the new F1 team's early debut reveals about Its ambitions

Cadillac becomes the first 2026 F1 team to reveal its real car during Sergio Perez's Silverstone shakedown. Discover what the team's conservative approach and technical choices reveal about its realistic debut strategy.

January 18, 2026

Ferrari replace Hamilton's race engineer amid turbulent first season in red

Ferrari announces Riccardo Adami moves to Academy role as Lewis Hamilton seeks new race engineer for critical 2026 season. Discover what this means for the seven-time champion's future.

January 17, 2026

Mercedes and Toto Wolff want to reschedule the NLS calendar to support Verstappen's Nürburgring 24 Hours dream

Mercedes-Benz and Toto Wolff are lobbying to reschedule the NLS season opener to clear the path for Max Verstappen's historic 2026 Nürburgring 24 Hours campaign.

January 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi 2021: a former FIA steward claims Max Verstappen was "gifted" championship title

Ex-FIA steward Danny Sullivan reignites the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy, arguing Michael Masi's safety car decision fundamentally altered F1's most contentious season finale.

January 17, 2026

FIA grants sustainable fuel delay for 2026 Pre-Season Testing: a pragmatic compromise in F1's green revolution

FIA approves temporary delay to sustainable fuel mandate for 2026 pre-season testing. Fossil fuels permitted in Barcelona and Bahrain; new eco-fuels mandatory from Australian Grand Prix onwards.

January 17, 2026

George Russell's extraordinary contract demand reveals the hidden economics of modern Formula 1

Explore how George Russell's request for a personal F1 car highlights the strict cost cap regulations and resource scarcity in modern Formula 1.

January 16, 2026

Imola Circuit undergoes major transformation as F1 future hangs in balance

The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari embarks on a sweeping modernization campaign, investing millions in facilities upgrades while navigating an uncertain Formula 1 future beyond 2025.