Racing Bulls have become the first team to run their 2026 car on track, conducting a shakedown of the VCARB03 at Imola ahead of the new regulations cycle.
Racing Bulls has shaken down its 2026 VCARB 03 at Imola, revealing the first representative images of the car. The session marked the on-track debut of the new Red Bull Powertrains engine.
Max Verstappen spent his winter break relaxing in Brazil with family, revealing he enjoyed downtime and exploring new places before the upcoming F1 season.
Haas principal Ayao Komatsu predicts a "huge variation" in team performance for 2026, citing new power units and aerodynamics as key drivers of a potentially volatile season.
2023 Formula 2 champion Theo Pourchaire will drive for Citroën during the Formula E rookie session in Miami next week as he eyes a full-time seat for the 2026 season.
Max Verstappen may miss the Nürburgring 24 Hours this year because preparation races clash with his Formula 1 commitments, despite his desire to compete in endurance events.
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Honda has revealed its new RA626H power unit for the 2026 season, partnering with Aston Martin. The engine focuses on electric energy under new regulations as they prepare for Barcelona testing.
Honda races against a short schedule to ready its 2026 Aston Martin engine, tackling reliability testing, a new Aramco fuel partnership, and a compression‑ratio rule as it seeks competitiveness.
Audi takes over Sauber for its first Formula 1 entry in 2026, fielding a new chassis and power unit. The team faces a steep learning curve on the engine but aims to contend for titles by 2030.
Mercedes Director of Car Design John Owen will leave the team later this year after completing the 2026 car project, with Giacomo Tortora set to succeed him.
Cadillac chief Graeme Lowdon defends Ferrari's 2026 power unit as "fully legal" amid allegations that rivals like Red Bull and Mercedes are exploiting loopholes in compression ratio regulations ahead of the new season.
