The FIA is looking to move forward a key engine performance evaluation for 2026 after two Grands Prix were cancelled, preventing a delay in granting development help to struggling power unit manufacturers like Ferrari and Renault.
Lewis Hamilton shared a grateful social media reflection on his Chinese Grand Prix weekend, where he scored his first podium for Ferrari after battling teammate Charles Leclerc. The personal post, featuring photos with his mother, capped a successful period that also saw the 'F1' film he co-produce win an Oscar.
Ferrari plans further tests of its radical rotating rear wing at the Japanese GP after a brief and troubled debut in China. The team needs more data to ensure the device's reliability and stability, following an incident involving Lewis Hamilton, before committing to it for a full race weekend.
McLaren's Chinese GP ended in a nightmare double DNS, but team boss Andrea Stella reveals a hidden breakthrough: the team has significantly improved its understanding of how to extract performance from its Mercedes power unit, a crucial development for its midfield campaign.
Max Verstappen will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the four-hour NLS2 race at the Nurburgring this Saturday, March 21st. The race starts at 12:00 CET (11:00 UK time), with qualifying earlier that morning at 08:30 CET. This event is a key preparation step for his planned participation in the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May.
Williams boss James Vowles states the team will utilize the entire April break for data analysis, weight reduction, and simulator work to address a poor start to the 2026 F1 season, aiming to return stronger for the Miami GP.
Aston Martin is looking to recruit Audi's Jonathan Wheatley as its new team principal, a move intended to free Adrian Newey from managerial duties to focus solely on technical development. The team has lacked stable race team leadership for years, with Newey only temporarily filling the role. Wheatley's extensive trackside experience makes him a prime target to fill this critical gap.
Max Verstappen will drive a Mercedes-AMG GT3 in the Nürburgring Endurance Series (NLS) this weekend, teaming up with Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon. The race serves as vital preparation for his primary goal: competing in the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.
Guenther Steiner identifies major financial and competitive hurdles for a potential Max Verstappen move to Mercedes, while Nico Rosberg sends an emotional congratulations to Kimi Antonelli after his breakthrough first F1 victory in China.
In a major shake-up, Aston Martin is replacing Team Principal Adrian Newey with Audi's Jonathan Wheatley. Newey will retreat to a pure engineering role as the team grapples with a troubled start to the 2026 season, while Wheatley makes a swift exit from Audi's nascent project to take on the challenge of reviving the Silverstone-based squad.
Aston Martin has denied reports that Team Principal Adrian Newey is stepping down, affirming his continued leadership. The statement comes as the team grapples with a far more serious issue: a 2026 Honda power unit causing dangerous vibrations and numbness for drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, raising immediate safety and performance concerns.
Aston Martin is poised for a major management change, with Adrian Newey set to step down as Team Principal to focus solely on car design. In a surprising twist, the team is targeting Audi's current Team Principal, Jonathan Wheatley, as his replacement, a move that would deliver a significant blow to the German manufacturer's fledgling F1 project.
