David Coulthard recounts how Nigel Mansell tried to have him barred from the Williams garage during the tumultuous 1994 season, leading mechanics to mock the request with a 'no entry' sign featuring Coulthard's face. The story reveals the intense driver politics and dark humor at Williams following Ayrton Senna's death.
Lance Stroll's GT racing debut ended prematurely with a gearbox retirement, finishing 48th after a race hampered by penalties and issues. Driving the final night stint, the Aston Martin F1 driver showed flashes of pace but couldn't overcome the car's problems, as teammates in another Comtoyou Aston Martin took the overall win at Paul Ricard.
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, leading the championship after wins in China and Japan, says he feels "much more in control" in his second F1 season. His rapid rise creates a new dynamic with teammate George Russell and establishes him as an immediate title contender.
Analysis of the first four 2026 F1 races reveals Ferrari-powered cars have mastered the new, unpredictable race starts best, gaining a combined 25 spots on Lap 1. In contrast, works teams from Mercedes and Red Bull are losing significant ground off the line, turning launch performance into a critical new battleground.
Despite a 15-second defeat in Japan, Oscar Piastri insists Mercedes are beatable, highlighting the critical role of flawless team execution over pure car speed. He found encouragement in holding off George Russell early on, but acknowledges McLaren must find significant performance to close the gap.
Mercedes development driver and 2023 F1 Academy champion Doriane Pin is aiming for a private Formula 1 test with the team this year. The French driver, who is also racing in the European Le Mans Series, has been working extensively in the simulator and views a real-world test as the crucial next step in her quest to reach the F1 grid.
GT driver and occasional Max Verstappen teammate Jules Gounon collapsed and needed extended medical care after racing with severe food poisoning at Paul Ricard. He pushed through illness to complete a double stint before passing out, highlighting the extreme physical risks in motorsport.
Helmut Marko is back in Formula 1, appointed as the ambassador for the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. The legendary former Red Bull motorsport adviser, who retired from his daily role in 2025, will now represent his home circuit, while team boss Laurent Mekies confirms Marko's behind-the-scenes guidance within the team continues.
As Max Verstappen questions his F1 future, Ralf Schumacher argues a move to Red Bull for Charles Leclerc is unlikely. Schumacher believes Red Bull's current internal chaos makes it an unattractive option, and Ferrari cannot afford to lose Leclerc as they build for the future, despite the theoretical vacancy of the sport's top seat.
F1 experts Mark Hughes and Edd Straw analyze Fernando Alonso's unique driving style, explaining how his "ludicrous" sensitivity and improvisational skill allow him to be consistently fast in any car, defining a career that continues to defy age and machinery.
During F1's April break, drivers like Alex Albon and Oscar Piastri attended the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Monaco, where they met with Italian tennis star and official 'Friend of F1' Jannik Sinner, highlighting the crossover between the two elite sports.
A recent poll reveals more than 80% of F1 fans believe Christian Horner is the best choice to become Audi's new team principal. While his championship pedigree is undeniable, Audi has opted for an internal solution, and Horner's own career interests lie elsewhere, making a sensational switch improbable.
