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
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
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
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
Lando Norris has said he would tell his younger self to believe in himself more, admitting that the feeling of self-doubt followed him as he climbed the ladder to Formula 1, despite seeing plenty of success along the way. Speaking at Autosport Awards 2026, the F1 world champion was asked what adviceContinue Reading
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 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
Autosport handed out our inaugural Autosport Champion accolade at the 38th Autosport Awards at London’s Roundhouse on 21 January. And it was appropriate that reigning world champion Lando Norris should win it – but not just for his Formula 1 success.Quite aside from becoming the second Young Driver winner toContinue Reading
McLaren will not run on the opening day of Formula 1’s behind-closed-doors test at Barcelona as it sought to maximise the development time of its new title defender – the MCL40.Audi, Cadillac, Racing Bulls, and now Alpine have given their new 2026 models track time in private shakedown events, aimingContinue Reading
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris is the winner of Autosport’s 2025 British Competition Driver of the Year Award, voted for by fans.The 26-year-old battled with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to take his first world title by two points, scoring seven grand prix wins inContinue Reading