Why Bahrain and Saudi Arabia may still host a grand prix in F1 2026

The cancellation of the April grands prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the conflict in the Middle East reshaped the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The double withdrawal left a one-month gap without races, while also creating several issues regarding how to reorganise the second half of the championship.
Formally, the two events have never been officially cancelled by Formula 1, which merely …Keep reading

Red Bull enjoyed a “step forward” at Miami GP but still behind F1’s best

“We’re getting there, we’re not the same yet.”
This was Max Verstappen’s reaction to McLaren team boss Andrea Stella’s comment that there are “four teams in such a tight competition”, following an encouraging Miami Grand Prix for Red Bull, with Mercedes prevailing and Ferrari also in the mix.
Isack Hadjar had a nightmare weekend, well off Verstappen’s pace before being excluded …Keep reading

What would you like to ask Valtteri Bottas?

On 21 May, Valtteri Bottas will sit down with Autosport for our very first ‘You Ask The Questions’ interview.
You, the Autosport reader, have an opportunity to ask questions to the 10-time Formula 1 grand prix winner.
Perhaps you’d like to ask him about his recent column about mental health and eating disorders, his time at title-winning Mercedes, or his new challenge at …Keep reading