Laurent Mekies believes strong in-season development in 2026 will convince Max Verstappen to stay at Red Bull despite the challenges of becoming a new power unit manufacturer.
Mercedes is poised to announce a $60 million‑per‑year sponsorship with Microsoft, one of the sport’s biggest deals, bolstering the team’s finances as F1 heads into the 2026 cost‑cap era.
Formula 1 confirms the eighth season of 'Drive to Survive' will launch globally on February 27th, covering the dramatic events of the 2025 season just days before the Australian Grand Prix.
Mercedes is reportedly finalizing a $60 million annual partnership with Microsoft, set to be announced at their 2026 launch, highlighting the team's soaring commercial value.
Alpine filmed a lap that appears to be the new A526 around wet Silverstone, but the team won’t confirm the chassis. Meanwhile a TPC test at Barcelona runs in parallel, with the car’s aero tweaks, livery reveal on Jan 23 and a pre‑season shakedown set to confirm its identity.
Red Bull’s four‑time champion Max Verstappen says precise driver feedback has never been more vital, as the team debuts its first in‑house engine with Ford under the 2026 50/50 hybrid rules. He expects a few teams to start ahead but believes the gap will close quickly.
Aston Martin withdraws from its F1 safety car program after 2025 amid financial pressures. Mercedes-Benz will resume sole responsibility for track safety duties starting in the 2026 season.
F1's 2026 pre-season testing returns to Barcelona from January 26-30 with a new format featuring two four-hour sessions per day behind closed doors.
Charles Leclerc has completed his seat fitting for Ferrari's new SF-26 car, marking a key milestone ahead of the team's January 23 launch and Fiorano shakedown.
Lando Norris reflects on his journey from winning the 2016 Young Driver Award to being honored as the inaugural Autosport Champion following his 2025 F1 title triumph.
Sergio Perez expressed immense pride after driving Cadillac's 2026 car during its first shakedown at Silverstone, marking a historic moment for the new F1 team.
Audi plans to expand its Hinwil headquarters to accommodate a new simulator and boost manufacturing capacity as it prepares for its 2026 F1 debut under Mattia Binotto.
