Lewis Hamilton will work with temporary race engineer Carlo Santi for at least one more race in Miami, as Ferrari delays the introduction of his permanent engineer, Cedric Michel-Grosjean. The hold-up comes amid Hamilton's better start to the 2026 season, including a podium finish in China.
Jos Verstappen endorsed Gianpiero Lambiase's high-profile switch from Red Bull to McLaren, as Lewis Hamilton got more seat time in a Ferrari during a Pirelli test. The FIA also began talks to refine the 2026 technical rules, focusing on energy management, in a busy day of off-track F1 developments.
Audi F1 boss Mattia Binotto tempers expectations, stating the team 'cannot create miracles' with its new power unit despite qualifying for FIA performance upgrades. He confirms a significant gap exists and reaffirms 2030 as the realistic target for becoming a true front-runner, highlighting the long development road ahead.
Aston Martin F1 driver Lance Stroll sought advice from Max Verstappen before agreeing to a surprise GT3 racing debut this weekend. He will race in the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard during F1's unexpected break, teaming up with Roberto Merhi and Mari Boya in an Aston Martin Vantage. Stroll cited the team's current lack of F1 competitiveness as a motivator for trying something different to gain a fresh perspective.
F1's 2026 technical regulations have introduced complex, energy-sensitive cars plagued by strange new behaviors. From algorithm-induced mistakes and accidental overtakes to dangerous speed differentials, drivers and teams are adapting to a sport where software often dictates pace and minor errors have major consequences.
McLaren is leading a push for Formula 1 to increase the super-clipping energy recovery limit from 250kW to 350kW, arguing the current cap forces dangerous 'lift and coast' driving that creates unsafe speed differentials. The call follows Oliver Bearman's big crash in Japan and is a key topic in ongoing FIA/F1/team meetings, with potential rule changes for Miami on the table.
As Gianpiero Lambiase prepares to leave Red Bull for McLaren in 2028, we revisit the intense but effective radio exchanges that defined his decade-long partnership with Max Verstappen, showcasing the raw communication behind four world championships.
Lewis Hamilton completed an intensive two-day Pirelli tire test at Ferrari's Fiorano circuit, driving nearly 900 km to evaluate new extreme wet and intermediate tire prototypes designed for a wider range of rain conditions.
Sky F1 pundit Bernie Collins questions the relevance of the FIA's new 'hot' engine compression test, noting it measures at 130°C while F1 power units run at 350-400°C. This gap may limit the test's ability to close a loophole that Mercedes is alleged to have exploited for a performance advantage in the 2026 season.
Van Amersfoort Racing's owners, led by ex-F1 boss Otmar Szafnauer, are preparing a bid for a new F1 team but must wait indefinitely as the FIA has no formal process open. Their application faces a steep uphill battle, influenced by the recent rejection of the Andretti-Cadillac entry.
Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad is making a smooth transition to Formula 1 with Racing Bulls, scoring points and reaching Q3 already. The 18-year-old rookie combines on-track speed with a remarkably grounded attitude, viewing his seat as a dream fulfilled rather than a pressure cooker.
A landmark FIA report reveals Formula 1's volunteer officials provide an annual economic benefit valued at $15.5 million, with over 20,000 individuals needed each season. The findings highlight the sport's deep reliance on unpaid personnel and have prompted plans for more professionalized training and support structures to ensure future sustainability.
