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February 23, 2026

Doriane Pin returns to Le Mans: from F1 Academy champion to endurance racing

2025 F1 Academy Champion Doriane Pin will return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2026 with Duqueine Team in LMP2, while continuing her role as a Mercedes F1 development driver and contesting the European Le Mans Series.

February 22, 2026

Liam Lawson opens up: here's how Verstappen backed the kiwi driver through his Red Bull demotion

Liam Lawson details how Max Verstappen supported him personally and professionally after Red Bull demoted him just two race weekends into 2025, helping the Kiwi regroup, rebuild confidence, and look ahead to a renewed 2026 campaign.

February 21, 2026

FIA ready to tweak 2026 rules at some point after facing drivers backlash

Max Verstappen and other drivers have raised concerns about F1’s 2026 rules, with energy deployment and overtaking limitations at the center of the backlash. The FIA says most of the package works but is open to swift, software-led tweaks after early races.

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.