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The clash between Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and IndyCar’s Indianapolis 500 will only happen once every five years, Autosport understands.On Tuesday, F1 announced its 24-race calendar for next year, which sees Imola drop out in favour of a new race in Madrid as Spain’s capital takes over theContinue Reading

The line-up of drivers taking part in the Le Mans 24 Hours has always highlighted the link between Formula 1 and endurance racing.Many former F1 drivers have found a new lease of life in the WEC, while others, such as Fernando Alonso and Nico Hulkenberg, have taken a short detourContinue Reading

Formula 1 is preparing to deepen its ties with Nestle through a series of new activations and promotions to highlight its official chocolate bar, the KitKat.  The Nestle product became F1’s official chocolate bar under a multi-year deal that was announced last year. It follows similar partnerships with brands like luxuryContinue Reading

The FIA has formally approved Red Bull’s request to grant its British youngster Arvid Lindblad an FIA superlicence before he turns 18.Lindblad turns 18 on 8 August 2025, meaning he would normally have to wait two more months before reaching the minimum requirement age to be eligible for the licenceContinue Reading

Although only a third of the 2025 Formula 1 season has passed, a lot of focus behind the scenes is already on next year – when both new engine and chassis regulations come into play.It represents a major shift for all teams and manufacturers, but arguably even more for RedContinue Reading

Commercial rightsholder FOM and governing body the FIA have jointly revealed the 2026 Formula 1 calendar, which will again feature 24 race weekends.The season starts on 8 March in Melbourne with the Australian Grand Prix and finishes in Abu Dhabi on 6 December.As previously reported, the Ramadan holiday means AustraliaContinue Reading

Aston Martin’s Bob Bell has lifted the lid on the Formula 1 team’s transformation ahead of 2026, with F1’s regulation change coinciding with brand-new facilities, a change of engine partner and several key areas being brought in-house.Lawrence Stroll’s team has invested in brand-new headquarters in Silverstone, including a recently commissionedContinue Reading

Like a youth team football coach or an inspiring teacher, Bruno Michel has the job of creating an environment for precocious talent to flourish – with his aim to help fledgling racers make the leap to Formula 1.A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they shallContinue Reading

In recent years the second Formula 1 seat at Red Bull has become the proverbial poisoned chalice – coveted by many, and yet ultimately toxic.Mid-season driver changes have almost become the norm, a question of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ – and while the faces change, the difficulty in exploiting theContinue Reading