Sergio Pérez says, ahead of his return to Formula 1, that he’s actually grateful for his forced ‘sabbatical’. The Mexican was told in December 2024 that his time at Red Bull was over, and then spent a year on the sidelines
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Toto Wolff was very pleased with what he saw during the private test days in Barcelona. Thanks to the sweeping regulation changes that come into force in 2026, the cars for the upcoming season, according to the Austrian, once again genuinely look like Formula 1 cars. “They are no longer
It’s been a favourite subject of speculation for weeks: Mercedes’ alleged engine trick. The Silver Arrows are said to have found a way to raise the compression ratio while the W17 still complies with the technical regulations. Red Bull — which has also been accused of employing a similar trick
Only one rookie makes his debut in Formula 1 this year; representing Racing Bulls, 18‑year‑old Arvid Lindblad steps up to the top flight. The British–Swedish driver put in his first proper miles in the VCARB 03 during the private winter test in Barcelona. That also gave the team management a
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has voiced his admiration for Mercedes’ showing during the first closed shakedown in Barcelona. According to Stella, the W17 averaged roughly two and a half Grand Prix distances per day over the three days of testing. Ferrari and Red Bull also put in strong performances;
Williams were the only team absent from the closed shakedown in Barcelona. To save precious development mileage and to be able to invest in later upgrades, the team was forced to sit out the opening tests. Team principal James Vowles nonetheless kept a close eye on the first metres put
Former driver and Formula 1 commentator Martin Brundle believes legendary champions like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher would have relished the new F1 regulations. Formula 1 stands on the eve of a new era in 2026, with cars that will be smaller and lighter yet employ complex hybrid systems and
