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January 6, 2026

Sergio Perez opens up on Red Bull exit and Cadillac rebuild: a fresh start after the turbulence

Sergio Perez returns to Formula 1 with Cadillac for 2026 after a year away from Red Bull. Explore his dramatic exit, controversial reflections, and redemption arc.

January 6, 2026

Arvid Lindblad braced for "difficult" 2026 F1 debut with Racing Bulls

Arvid Lindblad prepares for a tough F1 debut with Racing Bulls in 2026. The young British driver, 20th Red Bull Junior to reach the grid, shares candid insights.

January 5, 2026

Zhou Guanyu secures Cadillac F1 reserve role: a quick turnaround for the Chinese driver

Zhou Guanyu joins Cadillac as reserve driver for F1 2026 debut, just days after Ferrari exit. Discover how the Chinese driver landed this pivotal role.

January 5, 2026

Will Courtenay joins McLaren: a strategic masterstroke in the F1 paddock

Will Courtenay secures an early release from Red Bull to join McLaren as Sporting Director, bringing 22 years of championship-winning experience to the reigning champions.

January 5, 2026

Jack Doohan's Haas reserve role: how Toyota's F1 return could salvage the Australian's dreams

Jack Doohan is poised for a Haas reserve driver role in 2026 as the Toyota partnership reshapes his F1 future. Can the Australian leverage Super Formula success for a 2027 comeback?

January 5, 2026

McLaren faces €2 million bill for Norris and Piastri super licences

McLaren is set to pay over €2 million in FIA super licence fees for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the 2026 F1 season, following their high-scoring 2025 campaign.

January 5, 2026

Ferrari prioritizes reliability over performance for 2026 Pre-Season Testing

Ferrari shifts its 2026 F1 strategy to focus on mileage and reliability during the first Barcelona test, prioritizing technical validation over raw speed.

January 4, 2026

Toyota's shadow looms over Ollie Bearman's Ferrari dreams as Hamilton's exit approaches

Ollie Bearman's path to Ferrari faces unexpected obstacles as Haas strengthens ties with Toyota, potentially severing the connection that secured his future.

January 4, 2026

FIA director confirms fine-tuning flexibility for F1's revolutionary Overtake Mode ahead of 2026

FIA director Nikolas Tombazis reveals that the new 2026 Overtake Mode can still be adjusted. Learn how the FIA plans to balance F1 racing through regulatory 'levers' and winter testing.

January 3, 2026

Pat Symonds issues stark warning: 2026 F1 engines risk becoming "camel" rather than "racehorse"

Former FIA technical chief Pat Symonds criticizes 2026 F1 engine regulations, warning FIA's compromises with teams could result in poorly-designed hybrid units.

January 3, 2026

Ralf Schumacher slams Red Bull's "chaotic" delayed decision on Christian Horner: "Too little, too late"

Ralf Schumacher criticizes Red Bull for not sacking Christian Horner sooner, arguing the delayed decision created organizational chaos that cost them the 2025 championship.

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.