Christian Horner shared a fun anecdote about Daniel Ricciardo's singing and expressed confidence that Oscar Piastri will bounce back from his 2025 title defeat, praising the character and potential of both Australian drivers.
The Benetton B192, the car Michael Schumacher drove to his first F1 victory in 1992, sold at auction for €5.08 million. While a huge sum, the final price fell well short of its pre-sale estimate of €8.5 million, marking a significant moment in the market for historic Formula 1 machinery.
After a historically poor 2025 season where they finished last, Alpine is targeting a return to regular points-scoring positions in 2026, hoping their early focus on the new regulations pays off. Team boss Steve Nielsen admits the sacrificed season was tougher than expected but necessary for the long-term goal.
Over three-quarters of F1 fans believe Lewis Hamilton can win an unprecedented eighth world title if Ferrari gives him a competitive car, according to a new poll. This support comes as the 2026 car regulations appear to better suit his driving style, offering a renewed chance at the record after a challenging start to his Scuderia career.
A schedule change for 2025 has removed a clash between the Nurburgring endurance series and the F1 calendar, boosting Max Verstappen's hopes of racing in the 24 Hours of Nurburgring. His former instructor at the circuit welcomes the potential return, stating it would be a major boost for the event and its global fanbase.
George Russell says early drives in 2026 F1 car prototypes felt intuitive, directly countering fears that the new regulations would create Formula E-like cars where engineering overshadows driver skill. He asserts the core racing challenge remains unchanged.
Lando Norris identifies strategic battery management as the defining challenge of F1's 2026 era, explaining how the powerful but short-lived energy unit and new 'Overtake Mode' will force drivers to balance attack with recovery, leading to more unpredictable and chaotic racing.
Oscar Piastri says his key goal for 2026 is applying the consistent weekend 'blueprint' he mastered in 2025 to F1's new-generation cars, after initial running in Barcelona provided a first look at the 'critical changes' required.
Haas F1 boss Ayao Komatsu warns drivers could lose over half a second per lap early in the 2026 season as they adapt to major new power unit rules. The shift demands new energy management skills, with mistakes being highly visible and costly, forcing closer driver-engineer collaboration than ever before.
Oliver Bearman sees the 2026 F1 regulation change as a prime opportunity to influence car development at Haas, marking a first in his career after years in spec series. He believes driver feedback will be key to success in the new era.
Lewis Hamilton visited Ferrari's Maranello factory and shared a photo with Michael Schumacher's iconic F2004 car, a symbolic moment as he prepares for his second season with the team. The visit comes alongside Lego's announcement of a special 2026 model set celebrating Schumacher and his dominant 2004 championship-winning Ferrari.
Lando Norris explains that F1's new 2026 regulations require drivers to lift off the throttle in qualifying to manage battery energy, a counter-intuitive tactic that changes the essence of a hot lap. He believes this strategic element, while initially strange for fans and drivers, could make races more exciting by creating more variable performance and overtaking opportunities as teams adapt.
