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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.

January 2, 2026

Mercedes hits 2026 development targets: Toto Wolff confident in new era dominance

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reveals the Silver Arrows have hit every internal development target for the 2026 F1 season, signaling a potential return to dominance under revolutionary new regulations.

January 2, 2026

FIA closes Red-Flag loophole with new 2026 regulation following Bearman Imola drama

The FIA implements a decisive new red flag rule for 2026 after Oliver Bearman's controversial Imola qualifying incident exposed critical flaws in lap timing procedures.

January 2, 2026

FIA's 2026 contingency plan: how Formula 1 will adapt if racing falters

The FIA is preparing contingency measures for the 2026 F1 season to ensure competitive racing amidst major technical changes in aerodynamics and power units.

January 2, 2026

Zhou Guanyu parts ways with Ferrari: another chapter closes for Formula 1's sole Chinese driver

Ferrari ends partnership with Zhou Guanyu after 2025 reserve role. The Chinese driver seeks full-time F1 seat as Cadillac snubs him for Perez and Bottas.

January 1, 2026

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull contract blocked rival team talks

Yuki Tsunoda confirms his Red Bull contract prevented him from exploring external F1 opportunities, leading to his 2026 demotion to a reserve driver role.