Mercedes’ completes 2026 F1 car shakedown at Silverstone
Mercedes’ 2026 Formula 1 car has hit the track for the first time as the Brackley-based squad ramps up preparations for the series’ new technical era. Just hours after the official unveiling of the car on Thursday, George Russell put the W17 through its paces at Silverstone, running Pirelli’s grooved ‘demo’Continue Reading
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
Lancia is confident it can immediately be in a position to fight for victories and a championship title on its return to the World Rally Championship this year.The famous Italian brand will return to the WRC stages at this weekend’s season opener in Monte Carlo with its all-new Ypsilon HFContinue Reading
The headaches WRC crews must soothe ahead of a ‘proper Monte’
World Rally Championship crews are braced for a ‘proper, old school’ Rally Monte Carlo with snow and wintry conditions set to become a major factor at the 2026 season opener.In recent seasons, the annual WRC curtain raiser – held on the famous twisty mountain road in the French Alps –Continue Reading
Norris shares 2026 F1 target in defiant message after 2025 championship title
Lando Norris has said his goal is to secure a back-to-back Formula 1 world drivers’ championships in 2026, after winning his first in 2025.The McLaren driver accepted the Autosport Champion award at the 2026 Autosport Awards and confirmed to the cheering crowd that his eyes are on the title once againContinue Reading
FIA aims to “resolve” engine loophole controversy before start of F1 2026 season
The FIA has said it is keen to settle Formula 1’s first major technical controversy before the 2026 era gets under way in Australia.Several manufacturers believe Mercedes and Red Bull Powertrains have come up with a trick to cleverly exploit the F1 2026’s power unit regulations, which prescribe a compressionContinue Reading
What made Brawn an F1 legend
To reach Formula 1’s feted paddocks, it takes a considerable dose of dedication. To not only stay there, but to leave a legacy of success across different generations, more than a modicum of something special is required. It requires unparalleled determination. It requires ingenuity. Furthermore, it requires bravery to makeContinue Reading
Why Bagnaia appears closer to leaving Ducati than staying
Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.At such aContinue Reading
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati than staying
Despite the calm Francesco Bagnaia has projected in recent days regarding his chances of renewing his MotoGP contract with Ducati, the signals coming from the upper echelons of the Bologna-based manufacturer suggest that the Italian may be closer to changing teams in MotoGP than to continuing in red.At such aContinue Reading
Microsoft switches F1 sponsorship from Alpine to Mercedes
Mercedes has signed a multi-year deal with Microsoft, starting from the 2026 season.Microsoft was a long-time partner of the rival Alpine squad, which it first sponsored in 2012 when the outfit was named Lotus, but has now switched allegiances as its Alpine deal ended following the 2025 campaign.The Microsoft logoContinue Reading
Mercedes reveals new-look F1 design for 2026
Mercedes has lifted the covers off the W17, its new Formula 1 car for the 2026 season.The new machinery meets F1’s new technical regulations on the chassis and engine sides, featuring active aerodynamics and a near-50:50 split between combustion and electric energy.The W17 sports a mostly unchanged black and silverContinue Reading