Wolff tells Mercedes’ F1 rivals to “get your s*** together” over engine complaints

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has called on rival power unit manufacturers to “just get your s*** together” after they voiced complaints to the FIA on Mercedes’ interpretation of the regulations.
The 2026 power unit regulations prescribe an engine compression ratio of 16:1, down from 18:1 last year. That compression ratio has always been measured at ambient temperatures when the …Keep reading
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Why overtaking still looks “difficult” with 2026 F1 cars

Both Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman are pessimistic about overtaking with Formula 1’s 2026 machinery following the Barcelona pre-season test.
The Haas drivers were on track for three days – as many as allowed – in F1’s shakedown last week and completed nearly 400 laps according to unofficial data.
That was enough to get a taste of the new VF-26, which meets F1’s revamped chassis …Keep reading
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Russell confident Mercedes 2026 car isn’t a “turd” – but too early for F1 title talk

Formula 1 2026 world championship favourite George Russell is confident Mercedes has produced a strong car for the upcoming season – but refused to declare it a potential title contender. 
This year F1 will introduce a whole new set of regulations with changes to both the chassis and power unit and as everything is new, the pecking order is currently a guessing game.
But expectations are …Keep reading
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Horner: “I have unfinished business in F1”, targets project that can “win”

Former Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has given his clearest indication yet that he is keen to return to the series, declaring he has “unfinished business” with F1.
Under Horner’s reign, Red Bull achieved two periods of dominance and won eight drivers’ titles, four apiece for Verstappen and Sebastian Vettel, as well as six constructors’ championships. But last July, the 52-year-old …Keep reading
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The challenges facing Mercedes ahead of F1 2026

It has been five years since Mercedes last won the Formula 1 world championship – the 2021 constructors’ title, with its last triumph in the drivers’ standings dating back to 2020 with Lewis Hamilton.
As Mercedes holds its 2026 season launch on Monday, let’s look at its prospects for the upcoming campaign.
What’s new at Mercedes?
Mercedes is going into the 2026 season with a great …Keep reading
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