FIA reveals updated 2026 F1 driver guidelines following Qatar meeting

The FIA has tweaked the Formula 1 driver guidelines for the 2026 campaign with a focus on more flexibility and common sense being applied in what is seen as a big win for those racing.
That is because on numerous occasions the stewards have been criticised for using these guidelines as gospel, rather than just being a basis to help come to a well thought-out solution.
Brazil last year was …Keep reading

How rear LED lights indicate energy levels on F1 2026 cars

The 2026 Formula 1 campaign is debuting an entirely new set of regulations with changes to both the chassis and engine, the latter of which has become the biggest talking point.
That’s because an F1 power unit is now more reliant on electrical energy with a near 50-50 split against the internal combustion engine, meaning battery management is playing a greater role than ever.
It might often …Keep reading

Why Aston Martin and Newey feel “powerless” in Honda’s F1 struggles

After winter testing in Barcelona and Bahrain already proved problematic, the first weekend of Formula 1’s new era is unfolding even worse for Aston Martin. During the first free practice session Fernando Alonso was not able to take part at all, while Lance Stroll completed fewer than a handful of laps.
The big problem? Honda only has two batteries available and if something happens to one of …Keep reading

Why F1 Bahrain and Saudi Arabia GPs are unlikely to be replaced if cancelled

The effect of the US and Israeli military action against Iran has already been felt in the Formula 1 paddock: on Wednesday in Melbourne, there were no completed cars in the garages and many team personnel were yet to arrive, owing to flight delays and cancellations.
As such the mandatory ‘curfew’ on working hours was suspended and the pitlane remained a hive of industry long into the …Keep reading

F1 Australian GP: Piastri leads FP2 as Aston Martin’s woes continue

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri topped second practice at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, leading both Mercedes drivers, as Aston Martin’s struggles continued.
Lewis Hamilton set the pace in the first part of the session, with the frontrunners on hard tyres. The Ferrari driver lapped in 1m20.637s, leading Piastri in 1m20.638s, Kimi Antonelli in 1m20.801s, George Russell in 1m20.984s and …Keep reading