Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1’s title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?

It was wholly unsurprising that George Russell was marked as the bookies’ favourite for the 2026 Formula 1 title before the season had even begun, given Mercedes’ performances in pre-season testing. 
Few could agree on the expected order after that: some combination of Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri lined the second and third places in the pre-season …Keep reading

How the Japanese GP Hamilton-Norris battle highlighted a flaw in 2026 F1 rules

The Japanese Grand Prix highlighted how the 2026 Formula 1 regulations can create exciting races, but with critical issues which need addressing – starting at next week’s meeting between F1, the FIA, and the teams.
Precisely because of this dynamic of overtakes and counter-overtakes, Suzuka offered a chance to observe how certain behaviours of the complex new power units can affect how …Keep reading