The unpredictability to expect for F1’s one-off return to Sepang in 2026

Malaysia’s Sepang circuit is making a one-off return to the Formula 1 calendar as a proxy host for the Bahrain Grand Prix, bringing challenges both familiar and new.
The hot and humid conditions, along with the daily late-afternoon rain downpour, act as a Proustian madeleine for those with previous experience of this venue. For others – including most of the drivers on the grid – these are …Keep reading

Why Norris apologised to Colapinto after Baku comments

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris says he issued a public apology to Franco Colapinto to help calm the waters as his calls for a race ban sparked an online backlash.
Norris slammed Colapinto for causing a pile-up at last weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, calling for a race ban for the Argentinian driver.
The McLaren driver soon reached out to apologise to Colapinto for going too far …Keep reading

Ocon fighting for his F1 future – but is adamant he deserves to stay

This week the Haas Formula 1 team confirmed what had long been mooted in the paddock: Esteban Ocon will be leaving at the end of the current 2026 season. But the man himself has designs on staying in F1.
“My focus is on Formula 1,” he said in Malaysia. “That is clear, that’s where I belong, that’s where I want to be. So I’m not going to look elsewhere.
“But you never know what can …Keep reading

Hamilton strongly backs Vasseur amid Horner to Ferrari links

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari Formula 1 boss Fred Vasseur “really is the guy to take this team in the right direction” amid destabilising rumours around his future.
Just over one year on from the last barrage of rumours around his future, which were quelled by signing a new contract, Vasseur’s future has been under increased scrutiny again.
A recent interview with former Red Bull chief …Keep reading