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February 21, 2026

Max Verstappen's retirement talk is more than a speculation, it's deadly serious

Four-time champion Max Verstappen insists his retirement talk is serious, warning the 2026 regulations and a shift toward prioritizing life beyond racing could prompt an early exit and force Formula 1 to rethink what keeps its biggest star engaged.

February 21, 2026

The new F1 race start procedure is "the worst ever", says George Russell

George Russell says Mercedes is "stumbling" on F1 2026 race starts in Bahrain testing as the MGU-H removal forces new turbo-spool procedures, while Ferrari’s power unit delivers standout launches that could decide early-season grid positions.

February 20, 2026

Formula 1 set to double Sprint races to 12 by 2027: a seismic shift in Grand Prix format

Formula 1 is considering a major weekend-format overhaul from 2027, potentially doubling sprint races from 6 to 12 and reworking Fridays to deliver meaningful on-track action while preserving opportunities for rookies.

February 19, 2026

Introducing Formula Live Pulse v2.1.0: the complete solution for motorsport fans

Formula Live Pulse v2.1.0 is here! Featuring a new Live Chat for every F1 session, F2 & F3 support, a global Predictions game, and a revamped UI. Download now to join the global F1 community.

February 19, 2026

Ferrari's revolutionary rear wings: how two innovations are reshaping Formula 1 aerodynamics

Ferrari revealed two bold 2026-era aero concepts in Bahrain testing: a flow-turning device that redirects exhaust to energize the diffuser and rear wing, and a rear wing whose upper element rotates **180 degrees** to cut drag. Here’s how these innovations could influence F1’s next rules cycle.

February 19, 2026

Hamilton's fresh start: Ferrari SF-26 "contains my DNA" to unlock potential

Lewis Hamilton says helping develop Ferrari’s SF-26 in the simulator has put his “DNA” into the 2026 car after a winless, confidence-sapping 2025—raising hopes that new regulations and a personal reset can finally unlock Ferrari’s potential.

February 19, 2026

Vettel and Verstappen's Le Mans dream: a potential endurance racing alliance

Sebastian Vettel says a 24 Hours of Le Mans entry with Max Verstappen is a real, long-discussed plan—but calendar clashes and the need for a race-winning team mean the earliest realistic window may be 2027 or later.

February 19, 2026

Ferrari's ingenious exhaust wing signals aerodynamic evolution for 2026

Ferrari surprises rivals at Bahrain testing with its ingenious FTM exhaust wing—a clever regulatory interpretation that exploits the beam wing ban, boosts rear aero performance, and could shape early 2026 competitiveness.

February 18, 2026

Bahrain testing 2 - Day 1: Leclerc dominates the morning session, followed by McLaren and Mercedes

Ferrari dominates Bahrain F1 2026 test with Leclerc shining while Red Bull and Cadillac face reliability issues.

February 18, 2026

Charles Leclerc embraces the technical challenge of the new F1 cars are: "They are really fun to drive"

Charles Leclerc says he’s “finding the fun in a different way” with 2026 F1 cars, embracing the technical challenge of new hybrid systems, lighter chassis behavior, and the likely early-season chaos from major regulation changes.

February 17, 2026

Ferrari brings fresh Power Unit and aerodynamic upgrades to second round of Bahrain testing

Ferrari heads into week two of Bahrain testing with a fresh power unit, reinforced gearbox, and a major aerodynamic upgrade package—building on strong reliability and targeting sharper starts and stronger performance ahead of Melbourne.

February 17, 2026

Aston Martin set for six-month gearbox rebuild to meet 2026 powertrain demands

Aston Martin’s 2026 F1 plans face a major setback as their first in-house gearbox may require a six-month rebuild to meet new 2026 powertrain demands, risking the first half of the season despite Adrian Newey’s arrival.